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Multimedia Fusion 2 vs Game Maker
« on: October 15, 2008, 11:41:33 pm »
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Hey all! I know the majority uses GM, but I just wanted to ask for opinions. What would be better for making a Zelda game? (If you have never used MMF2 before, don't say GM ftw. Just say not sure, or what you think are GM's highest pros)

Thanks!
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Re: Multimedia Fusion 2 vs Game Maker
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2008, 03:27:28 am »
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Game Maker's more flexible as it allows an entire game to be built off of script.
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2008, 05:23:22 am »
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MMF2 - I have to say it feels wierd and clunky after GM.
GM - not really that great, but I started with it.

It's probably better to learn a proper language, such as C#/C++ etc, but if like me you just have a lazy attitude to programming and want fast results, you might as well go with GM.
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« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2008, 04:45:49 pm »
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I prefer GM to anything else I've tried(especially since you don't have to buy it to use it at all. The Games Factory's so-called trial doesn't let you do anything >:(). Also, I prefer version 5.3A of GM. XD For one thing, it's compatible with some of my essential game engines, which would be a !@#$% to rewrite(GM6 is backwards compatible, my ass). I've found GM easier to use than anything else, even though getting it to do everything I want is a bit difficult. :D
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Re: Multimedia Fusion 2 vs Game Maker
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2008, 01:48:27 am »
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C# is very much like GML so if you're good at GML you can learn C# without much problems, MFF2 is very weird and point+click is not always a good option while it can make a game it sucks at rpgs.

MFF2 is an excuse for a program.
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2008, 02:00:47 am »
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Say that to Continent One and Zelda: Quest for Power...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnv-BwzjxOM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnv-BwzjxOM</a>

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6UbAjEdOcw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6UbAjEdOcw</a>
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Re: Multimedia Fusion 2 vs Game Maker
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2008, 10:29:20 pm »
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Of course, I prefer GM. You can pretty much do anything you want in it. It has downsides in two main areas: security and speed. I doubt you'll be creating the next Crysis, though, so for hobbyist Zelda games, I really think GM is the best deal.
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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2008, 09:59:38 am »
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Quote from: Jeod on December 14, 2008, 02:00:47 am
Say that to Continent One and Zelda: Quest for Power...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnv-BwzjxOM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnv-BwzjxOM</a>

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6UbAjEdOcw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6UbAjEdOcw</a>

... Well it's obvious the person knows the program, though MMF2 seems a good substitute if you know how to use it... it's picky><
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« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2008, 10:03:44 am »
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I'm pretty sure Confused_Gamer used GM for his projects........ He's a ZFGC veteran <_<;;
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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2008, 10:34:03 am »
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I haven't seen confused around for a looong time.
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2008, 10:41:31 am »
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I was pretty sure he used MMF tight butthole >_< lol
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« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2008, 06:08:54 pm »
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MMF2 , in my experiences, is easier to manipulate at the lower stages in your knowledge of it.(ie beginner and intermediate).  If you really want to take it to the next level then you have to do what most advanced MMF2 users do and download the C++ extension for it.

The other cool thing about MMF2 is all the extensions you can get.
~ mode7 , ~online multiplayer are some of the cooler ones(I can't recall all friggin 50 of them at the moment.

Things like alpha channels, transparencies, etc are all changed via the poperties of the objects as well.  You don't have to code them.

MMF2 just is great for beginners that want good eye-candy in like 3 minutes if they have never programmed before.
However, Gamemaker is the better choice since it has GML and is easier to code with.
It also has the better manual as well.  MMF2's manual is like("Your First Game")  breakout.  With the most basic functions...lol and that's all.
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Re: Multimedia Fusion 2 vs Game Maker
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2008, 08:23:02 pm »
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C++ with DirectX 10
C# with XNA

I could go on, if you want.
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« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2008, 12:42:18 am »
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Quote from: Minalien on December 15, 2008, 08:23:02 pm
C++ with DirectX 10
C# with XNA

I could go on, if you want.
Please don't bother, we all know of your opinions on RAD tools :P.
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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2008, 12:53:54 am »
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Quote from: Theforeshadower on December 15, 2008, 06:08:54 pm
MMF2 , in my experiences, is easier to manipulate at the lower stages in your knowledge of it.(ie beginner and intermediate).  If you really want to take it to the next level then you have to do what most advanced MMF2 users do and download the C++ extension for it.

The other cool thing about MMF2 is all the extensions you can get.
~ mode7 , ~online multiplayer are some of the cooler ones(I can't recall all friggin 50 of them at the moment.

Things like alpha channels, transparencies, etc are all changed via the poperties of the objects as well.  You don't have to code them.

MMF2 just is great for beginners that want good eye-candy in like 3 minutes if they have never programmed before.
However, Gamemaker is the better choice since it has GML and is easier to code with.
It also has the better manual as well.  MMF2's manual is like("Your First Game")  breakout.  With the most basic functions...lol and that's all.
You forget to mention that while  MMF2 sticks with Mode 7... GM users can create games with 3d worlds and models.
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« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2008, 11:32:03 pm »
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Quote from: Minalien on December 15, 2008, 08:23:02 pm
C++ with DirectX 10
C# with XNA

I could go on, if you want.

If you don''t want to pick a C language, then I would suggest Blitzmax.
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« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2008, 03:48:01 am »
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There's Python with pygame, ika, and construct.
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