1. Do experts write their actionscript, or use the built in actions from the right?

2. How should I start learning actionscript?

3. Can games be created with just actionscript, or is php and javascript a must use?


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A little of both. I would consider myself an ActionScript expert and I know
a lot of them. I build my own stuff about 90% of the time, but when I do
use built-in or already created components etc... I usually modify them to
suit my needs.

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The best source in my opinion is the Flash ActionScript MX Bible. Great
refernce and way to learn.

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Depends on the game. Many can be made only with Flash, but others that need
database communication etc... will need to rely on other backend languages
to do its work. Then again you could use Web Services or Remoting.

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Shane Elliott
www.timberfish.com
www.friesontheside.com

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can't speak on behalf of experts , personally I write codes off hand , there are
different naming conventions and order styles ... it's just like writing love letter.
Could be many types , each extremely expressive and totally different.

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To get glossary and ideas really check the help files carefully .
At least read actions description so you know what does it do and how it's called.
If someone mention in the forum , book or tutorial you at least know it is a function
or properties what what it is for. Plus most of them have demo of usage.
I did most of them one by one , just reproduce from book to see how it works.
At the end it will get much more clear than it is now.
Afterwards , go to moock.org and check COllins latest book .
His books are good as they break down actionscript well and walk you from
beginner to advanced on a smooth paths , unlike many others does not assume you have
programing background and you overwhelm with all the confusing Jargon.

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depends what sort of games.
Some games that does not store scores of multiple users could be done w/o any middle
ware . For a single user we can use shared object to store his info.
But others will require . I do lots of games as part of client package in CD presentation. Most of which are just games like pacman or puzzles or
killing some bugs
sort of stuff.



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urami_*



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