Yay, Mini LD!
Okay, I, thePalindrome, wanted to ask which would be better, as I want to be prepared for my first (mini)LD…
Which is better, making the game with C++, or AS3?
I have experience with C++ and Java, I’m thinking C++, but it wouldn’t be web-compatible…
What would you guys say?
Comments
wisnoskij
18. Jul 2011 · 01:25 UTC
I know that Ludum Dare recommends browser games, but personally I dislike browser games and like .exe games.
18. Jul 2011 · 04:11 UTC
You’ll get more players for a browser-based game, but you’ll still get good feedback for an exe game (especially if you provide a few ports). Do whatever you’re most comfortable with and what fits your game idea.
18. Jul 2011 · 05:51 UTC
You really should take the language that allows you to make a complete game in 48 hours.
Unnaturalist
18. Jul 2011 · 08:40 UTC
I’ve only done one LD, but I definitely learned that you need to use whatever you’re most comfortable with. Whatever time you spend looking up syntax and figuring out how to do what you want to do is time — well, not quite wasted, but it will bog you down.
18. Jul 2011 · 15:22 UTC
Definitely use whatever you already know best. Go with what you know. 48 hours is too short a time to learn a brand new language or set up a game engine and get over the learning curve.