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ohohoho i've used this several times

the interface is very simple, i might make a decent game with it sometime

however, i want to continue learning actionscript

Well, for those who want to make flash now Stencyl won't do. I've never used the tool, since FMT seems to think its simple it should be fine for most people.

Rhy, I didn't mention anything about "pure code" but since you bring it up making flash games with pure code has always been (and probably will always be) the best way to go.

I highly recommend this tut for those who want to learn flash with AS3. http://www.creativeapplications.net/fla … als-games/

Also, pm me on NG if you (FMT or others) want to collaborate on a game sometime.

Sounds cool, but my computer is so messed up it probaly wont work 

archmage wrote:

Well, for those who want to make flash now Stencyl won't do. I've never used the tool, since FMT seems to think its simple it should be fine for most people.

Rhy, I didn't mention anything about "pure code" but since you bring it up making flash games with pure code has always been (and probably will always be) the best way to go.

I highly recommend this tut for those who want to learn flash with AS3. http://www.creativeapplications.net/fla … als-games/

Also, pm me on NG if you (FMT or others) want to collaborate on a game sometime.

How is it the best way to go
What are the benefits of being limited by knowledge of code and cut back on time by having to code your own game api?

Also, what do you mean " for those who want to make flash now Stencyl won't do"? Stencyl does and will always export to flash and iOS support is an extension.

Why do you think this is better than stencyl when you haven't even tried the thing?

Last edited by RHY3756547 (2010-12-24 14:57:09)

RHY3756547 wrote:

archmage wrote:

Well, for those who want to make flash now Stencyl won't do. I've never used the tool, since FMT seems to think its simple it should be fine for most people.

Rhy, I didn't mention anything about "pure code" but since you bring it up making flash games with pure code has always been (and probably will always be) the best way to go.

I highly recommend this tut for those who want to learn flash with AS3. http://www.creativeapplications.net/fla … als-games/

Also, pm me on NG if you (FMT or others) want to collaborate on a game sometime.

How is it the best way to go
What are the benefits of being limited by knowledge of code and cut back on time by having to code your own game api?

Also, what do you mean " for those who want to make flash now Stencyl won't do"? Stencyl does and will always export to flash and iOS support is an extension.

Why do you think this is better than stencyl when you haven't even tried the thing?

1. Faster easier to organize, easier to find existing code amongst others. This isn't even worth debating, if using Stencyl or similar tools was really better then you would think most flash developers would all use it. If you want to debate this properly then go to flashkit or newgrounds forums where you can find industry professionals who can break it down.

2. Never said you have to make your own API. I use Flixel for flash and its an API geared to flash game development.

3. Is Stencyl accessible to most  people? No, so instead of going through the song and dance of getting the beta for stencyl you can use this alternative tool.

Last edited by archmage (2010-12-24 15:24:11)

I remember arguing about this before and not getting anywhere before so I am not going to argue this again. Try your arguments against the newgrounds.com flash community, the community there knows flash inside and out so they can debate this issue properly.