Actionscript + Flash

Ginger

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Hey guys, thought i'd try and learn actionscript in flash, but i cant find any simple tutorials that actually work, so if anyone can make a simple game in flash, can they let me know, i'd love to learn how :p
 

nik

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ho sure i can help you i make many project in flash game but the problem .. you need to search for action script not tf2

what does that even have to do with his question?
 

lana

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Learn some form of C. Then learn Actionscript.
 

pitto

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Learn some form of C. Then learn Actionscript.
Not really necessary. I started learning programing with actionscript 2.0

For some good tutorials:
http://gotoandlearn.com/
http://www.kirupa.com/developer/index.htm
http://www.tonypa.pri.ee/tbw/start.html

You should learn about:
- Creating objects on stage and moving/rotating them with code
- Collision detection (and reaction)
Which are the main aspects of games in flash

Good luck, one day you could make a career out of programing like I did (although I work with C++ now)
 

StickZer0

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Yeah, I was also going to suggest kirupa.com, it's a great flash learning resource.
 

Exist

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I really suggest learning a C language first. Knowing the syntax of C (or C++) makes understanding AS3's event listener structure easier.

I use Flash for just about everything, drawing, animation, coding, etc. If your not into the whole drawing scene in Flash, I suggest going with Flash Develop insted. FD is a AS3 (and other languages) IDE. Featuring code completion, pacakage creation, and a very well structured interface. Whats better, FD is FREE!

If your looking to showcase your work, PM me, I'd rather not openly plug a website.
 

Numerous

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I really suggest learning a C language first. Knowing the syntax of C (or C++) makes understanding AS3's event listener structure easier.

I use Flash for just about everything, drawing, animation, coding, etc. If your not into the whole drawing scene in Flash, I suggest going with Flash Develop insted. FD is a AS3 (and other languages) IDE. Featuring code completion, pacakage creation, and a very well structured interface. Whats better, FD is FREE!

If your looking to showcase your work, PM me, I'd rather not openly plug a website.

Wouldn't that work both ways? Wouldn't learning either C/C++ or Flash make understanding the concept implementation in the other language easier?

Why is learning C so much more effective in understanding event listeners than learning flash?

EDIT: Also, if the end aim is understanding flash, then surely learning C is not as efficient as focussing on the theory behind flash. If the end aim is learning C, then why bother learning flash (afterwards) at all?
 
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