[w3iner]

I have decided to jump right into the world of computer programming, I have been a user for awhile, and would consider my self a advanced user except for the fact that I have never coded anything. I am starting with flash as it seems the most easy. I would like a List of things I need(programs and stuff) and a step by step tuturiol to creating a basic flash game.

EDIT: I don't know if I made it clear, but I was asking for a list of programs and a link to some help, not trying to sound like I am demanding members to help me.

This post has been edited by w3iner: 14 August 2006 - 09:09 PM

[SPlutard]

Well, I'm glad to hear that you want to start some Flash. Just to be cartain you know what you're getting into: did you know that Flash is not really a programming language (or even something that requires much coding, if you don't want to)? Don't get me wrong, there's TONS you can do with ActionScript, but the vector animations that you'd be making in Flash are all done using Macromedia's software (current version = Macromedia Flash Profesional 8 --> Free 30-day Trial)

Just checking. I can give you some good resources for Flash if you're still interested. If you'd rather start on something that involves writing & compiling bunches of code, I can suggest other languages to start with. I'm not trying to turn you away from Flash (I love it) - I just wanted to check that you knew exactly what you'd be doing, rather than finding out later.

[theRemix]

first off, welcome to the world of flash... and programming...

even though splutard says flash isn't programming, (it's true its scripting at most), but you sure can learn a lot from by using flash. it has grown tremendously and will be a great stepping stone if you let it...

advantages: you get to see result fast... very very fast... quicker than most imo.
open flash -> hit f9 (to open actionscript panel) -> type trace('hello flash world'); -> and hit ctrl+enter(preview the movie) and BAM results...

then you can start learning about variables, functions, etc. and trace them or display them on the screen

and it leaves plenty of room for advancement, for example, classes and objects.. when you start to see how flash is really built, how everything you see and don't see is an object or part of an object anyway, then scripting things (like visual objects) to duplicate change move appear, dissappear, interact with the user... will be simple.

just use NEW and CREDIBLE sources, like updated books or tutorial sites.. follow the strict conventions of actionscript2, use .as files for class definitions, and post your work for contructive reviews by your peers (us) for more help or just to show off.


disadvantages: you are limited to the flash environment... it can access objects outside of itself on the internet in the same domain, but not much else. the little box is your limitation. you can't make a full 3d fps game running at full resolution... come to think of it, you can't use "REAL" 3d objects in flash anyway, (clever scripting can simulate it though), networking is "OK" but for mp games, turn based is ok, i've done a real life mp game and it lagged like hell. you can only use the built in flash functions, i don't think there are libraries available to extend flash. when you begin to see flash's limitations, you'll be ready, for some real C, C++, java, php, etc. programming, where much of the same principles that you learn in flash will apply...

all this talk, makes me want to go code... i may be missing something things in my list, but have fun, and we're here to offer you any help we can

[w3iner]

Well I am still intrested into flash, I am really intrested into getting into stuff later. I appreicate your guys help. Once I start flash I will use it as a stepping stone to other languages(and impress some of the people at college, I wll mabie work on the website.) I just got Flash Pro and am starting, Now I am ready for some tutorials.

This post has been edited by w3iner: 15 August 2006 - 10:29 AM

[w3iner]

I am going good at my first flash, and I am enjoying it, but I have gotten stuck on something simple. I am using Flash Pro 8 and I am trying to Align a box inside a box on the stage. Where is the Align Box or Option. I am off to work, when I get home later I will check to see if you guys have answered, and mabie do some more.

This post has been edited by w3iner: 15 August 2006 - 12:52 PM