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...subject.

It's just that I want to learn a language. I dunno. I already know some Python, some C and some Java from college, and I think Java can be very good for games and whatnot (Minecraft runs on Java for example), but I also thought about Flash, and there's these engines like Unity, and then there's like, these Game Maker programs...

I don't know. I think I would rather learn a full fledged language that gives me more freedom than using specialized game-making software, but that's just me. It's probably gonna be harder, but I'm willing to do it.

Of course, I'll start doing small things. Like, I dunno, a Tic Tac Toe game or whatever. Simple things. I kind of know what to expect already.

So yeah, what are your thoughts? What do I do?

In my opinion, AS3 (Flash) is a good language to start at and get some idea of coding to create some simple games. Blabob currently uses AS3 to make his awesome games, I guess.

But, if you want a bigger project in the future, you must go towards Java/C++, because they can handle more stuff and have more resources (note that LL: Chapter 3 is going to be on Java because Flash couldn't handle all of that code and Runouw said it would be better to do it with Java).

Also, if you really want something very simple and easy, you can try Game Maker, but I'd choose others because of the freedom.

If you want to start with Flash, then check this site. It has some simple game tutorials and it is very useful.

The only problem is that I need to buy Flash... Do you happen to have a link to get it pirate? :3

OF COURSE HERE'S THE LINK




















































































PIRACY IS BAD

No but seriously, if you really want a pirate copy to try for some time you can search it in Old Pirate Bay, or some other torrent sites, but remember to buy it if you like it

You can always try FlashDevelop too.

Flash really isn't as good as it used to be. Pretty sure Runouw even wants to transport his games Java (?) instead. Most game maker programs are pretty unreliable as well.

If you're just looking to code, you don't need Flash. FlashDevelop is absolutely free and allows you code in ActionScript and a few more languages. If you want to make simple games on your own like Tic Tac Toe, AS3 is definitely a great starting point.

I'll take a look at it, thanks. c:

I think you need to buy a license when selling Flash games. :O

If you already know a bit of C and Java as you claim, you can do easy C++ or continue with Java (although I don't quite like how things run on it). Alternatively you could try and use Unity, you can do games for almost everything with it, for instance Web-Games, Normal Games (like for steam) on different platforms (Windows/Linux/Mac) and even Mobile games. If you learn languages hard, BASIC and BlitzPlus is always good to go.

There's a lot of options, Nan. You just have to choose which is best for you.