Thanks for the advice, Alias. I just ordered the book and joined the Flash Game Coders list.
Thanks, Mike -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alias Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 5:19 PM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Flash Game Advice HI Mike, For this particular game, I'd recommend Glan Rhode's book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584503092/102-0437277-6237737?v=glance&n=2 83155&s=books&v=glance There's an example game which is very similar to your design. Also, check out the Flash Game coders list: http://proalias.com/mailman/listinfo/flashgamecoders_proalias.com HTH, Alias On 10/19/05, Brumm, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello, > > > > I'm looking for some advice in developing my first Flash game. The game > will > function in a way very similar to the original Excitebike game for > Nintendo. > Here's a link to a quick illustration to get an idea of what it would look > like and how it may function (http://mike.randm.org/game_shot.jpg). > > > > The background will move towards the left. The user can move the bike up > and > down to gather the dollar signs. The bike will have to change orientation > based on the topography of the land. This is a very rough sketch of the > idea. The functionality may become a bit more complex (may add backwards > (left) control, forwards (right) control, turbo, etc). The actual look and > feel of the game will be more detailed, so I may run into problems with > performance, etc. > > > > I'm looking for any advice anyone may have based on their experiences with > a > game similar to this one. Can anyone recommend a book on developing Flash > Games? > > > > Thanks in advance for any help. > > Mike > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders mailing list > [email protected] > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list [email protected] http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list [email protected] http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
