In this 3rd part we’ll manage stage edges and balls collisions. You’re invited to read steps 1 and 2 if you didn’t already. The main function does not change. package { import flash.display.Sprite; public class onon extends Sprite { // field_mc has a parameter determining the number of big circles // on the stage public … Ononmin Flash prototype – step 3
Did you enjoy Way of an Idea? Nice physics game… besides the joints and motors used in level design, the most interesting part is the chalk drawing. . We are going to do it in three steps Step 1 – Freehand drawing Let’s start with a simple script with some mouse listeners to let the … Way of an Idea Box2D prototype
I added some features to the Ononmin Flash prototype I showed you some days ago. Now the mushroom moves along the x axis in a field with a customizable number of bad circles and can fire a bullet. At the moment the bullet keeps on flying until it reaches stage’s edges, then it’s removed and … Ononmin Flash prototype – step 2
I want you to play a bit Ononmin. It’s a simple and addictive game that does not require any physics or 3D library to work. So it’s the best candidate to be prototyped. In this first part we’ll create the “mushroom” you control. In the original game, you can’t move the mushroom, allowing the player … Ononmin Flash prototype
In the first part I showed you how to scale a circle. Now it’s time to scale a square… but before entering in the tutorial, I would like to do some cut/paste theory :) In Euclidean geometry, uniform scaling or isotropic scaling is a linear transformation that enlarges or increases or diminishes objects; the scale … Scaling objects with Box2D – part 2
I would like to start talking about a Shrink it prototype but I noticed it’s most based upon objects resizing. So before trying to replicate the game, let’s start with some info about object scaling in Box2D The first interesting thing about Box2D scaling is you can’t scale a Box2D body. And the tutorial is … Scaling objects with Box2D
I would like you to play BarBalance It’s a Box2D game made for the 60 seconds to fame contest built around Stabilize! concept. You can follow the various steps during the creation of this game at this post and the links you will find in it (I won’t fill this post with links…) You probably … Play BarBalance, my latest game
You are about to meet an event that is not used as it would deserve, because – sad but true – programmers do not use it that much. Let me give ADDED_TO_STAGE event its moment of fortune and fame, and you will never ever live without it. First, let me say the event is triggered … Understand ADDED_TO_STAGE event
If you are looking for a fresh, original, XML customizable and free image slider, you should check out CU3ER. Powered by Papervision3D, CU3ER an image slider initially conceived to create 3D transitions between slides, turned out to be a convenient and multifunction solution that can be applied in a range of website building areas, from … Create amazing Flash slideshows with CU3ER
Welcome to the 5th part. Today we’ll add some gameplay… in part 4 we managed collisions, now it’s time to add a one-minute timer (yes, this is a concept for the 60 seconds to fame contest). I think, having colored stuff on the stage, making a “match 3 to remove” game would be too obvious… … Creation of a Flash Stabilize! clone using Box2D – part 5
Do you remember Chronotron? It’s a puzzle platform which wants you to interact with past versions of yourself to solve levels. It’s a very original game, higly recommended Luis Fernando Silva, author of a Box2D platform engine alternative published on the blog some time ago, created a prototype of this game « I really liked … Chronotron Flash game prototype
Here I am with the 4th part of this prototype. In part 3 we saw the “next” feature, this time we’ll trigger the collision among crates of the same color. This will allow you to create the classic “match stuff of the same color to remove it from the game” or maybe something more creative. … Creation of a Flash Stabilize! clone using Box2D – part 4
