I'm looking to kickstart some new Java projects and could use your creativity! I already have a few ideas lined up: a remote administration tool (RAT), a fully encrypted messaging application, a custom OS with GrapheneOS that includes the encrypted messenger, and an RPG game. What I'm hoping for now is to hear your thoughts—do you have any project ideas or suggestions for features I could add to the RAT or other new projects? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Honestly, building a RAT in Java might not be the best move. Java's not the right choice for that kind of app due to platform limitations. If you want something more productive, maybe rethink that idea. On the other hand, creating a custom messaging app from scratch can be extremely complex—have you thought about using existing solutions like Signal for security instead?
Here are a few fun project ideas: 1. A Tamagotchi-style virtual pet game 2. A DragonBall Z fan site 3. A unique take on Pong as a pinball game 4. A creature collector game inspired by Pokémon with creative mechanics. Hope these inspire you!
One solid approach is to create something that solves a genuine problem for you. Think about features that would be useful in your daily life. What would you like to see in a RAT or another tool? This will help you focus your project!
Sure, but do you have any specific feature suggestions or app ideas?

Thanks, those ideas are awesome—I'm definitely going to explore them!