Could you guys list the things I would have to learn in Actionscript 2.0 to be able to make games, could you then provide links where I could learn these things. I would also appreciate general Actionscript stuff.
Well if you are just starting you are going to be looking for a few of the following things:
1st of all, if you are using Flash CS3 or any version of Flash that can use Actionscript 3.0, you should probably learn that instead of 2.0 because I have a feeling that as years go by AS 2.0 might be obsolete, plus, AS 3.0 is a better, more well-structured, form of AS 2.0
-There are a few others too, but those are the sites that got me started.
Also, if you want to take it to the next level I highly recommend getting an Actionscript book from a local Borders or at Amazon.com. My first actionscript book helped me out immensely
As for components that you should be looking for in tutorials and books here are a few things that I think all Game developers should know about (but certainly not limited to):
Booleans Numbers Arrays Functions Coding on the main timeline - Physics (gravity) HitTests Wall Collision/Object Collision Enemy AI Point Systems Saving (Shared Objects) -
And always take into account that making Flash games is not a quick and easy process, if you want to succeed you can, and it is worth the work. However, it will take time, patience, determination, and motivation.
Yah I'm trying to learn too. These sites look good. I have Flash MX 2004. I think it uses Action Script 2.0 as well... Isn't AS 3.0 pretty much the same though?
