Can anyone find me a cheap or free Flash Alternative?

[freedom_fries_for_me]

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[guessed]

Probably not, but it really depends on what you want to do. Your query doesn't really give any information.

 

[freedom_fries_for_me]

Well I mean for creating games like this:
http://noquarter.atspace.com/cobratest.htm
I need something to work like Flash so I can create games like that.

 

[zionoverfire]

[quote name='freedom_fries_for_me']Well I mean for creating games like this:
http://noquarter.atspace.com/cobratest.htm
I need something to work like Flash so I can create games like that.[/QUOTE]

:lol: You do know you can make those sort of games in basic? You don't need flash.

 

[yeah-yeah]

[quote name='freedom_fries_for_me']Well I mean for creating games like this:
http://noquarter.atspace.com/cobratest.htm
I need something to work like Flash so I can create games like that.[/QUOTE]

You could learn how to program Java, which has a free development environment (netbeans). Or you could use any text editor, really.

http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download-netbeans.html

Just so you know, creating any sort of game, whether it's in Java, Flash, C++, Fortran, COBOL, et cetera, isn't just a drag and drop affair. You'll have to put down the controller for a little while and learn how to program.

Or you can download the Flash trial, which lasts for 30 days.

http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=flash_mx2004_pro

Get that and a chunky book and you'll be on your way. I wholeheartedly recommend friendsofed (www.friendsofed.com) books for anything Flash, Photoshop, or anything web related, really.

Then again, with the recent Adobe acquisition of Macromedia, I was told that Flash wouldn't be around for much longer. Not sure if I believe my source, but it's certainly conceivable.

Happy programming!

 

[freedom_fries_for_me]

Oh and by the way, Cobra is a game that I created using Flash on my friends computer. Now that he is moving out I just need an alternative. Oh and by the way Thanks.