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Discussion in 'Fangaming Discussion' started by Roki, Oct 14, 2016.

  1. Roki

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    This year, I've decided to start making my own Sonic fangame. I have some mockup images made which I am happy to share if questioned. The only problem is...
    I don't know of a good, free engine to start working on.
    If anyone can make a recommendation, I will try it and hope it works. If so, thanks!
     
  2. DarkVDee

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    You can give this a try.

    http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=35548
     
  3. Roki

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    Does it require GameMaker to make levels, and if so, does it use the free version?
     
  4. DarkVDee

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    Yes and yes
     
  5. Roki

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    I'll give it a try in the morning then, thanks!
     
  6. Roki

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    I started it up, but I have no idea how it works, so... Yeah.
     
  7. DarkVDee

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    Welcome to my world. I'm barely understanding very little in Sonic Worlds engine myself
     
  8. Roki

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    I know how to use MMF2 from experience at school, but I don't have it at home.
     
  9. Felik

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    Don't use MMF2 or Gamemaker.
    Learn C. Believe me you'll thank me later.

    OK MAYBE Unity cause it's not total garbage but for learning/fun learn a programming language.
     
  10. SpaceyBat

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    From personal experience, MMF2 is good for quick prototyping of game concepts since it doesn't require hard coding, but if you want to save a ton of headaches making your game available outside PC, Unity is a better choice. (It's an all around good choice regardless because of being able to work in C# alongside a good customizable interface.)
     
  11. Techokami

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    MMF2 is a solid choice for starting out and learning the basics. But do eventually consider looking into learning a proper programming language; C# is an excellent language to work with because it's not too complicated, and you can use it with things like Unity. You can even bridge MMF2 and C# with an extension that allows you to use C# scripts in Fusion!
     
  12. Roki

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    I'll look into C# and Unity, thanks for the support!