Question

Starting a project creating a flash game and can't afford to spend money on a license for the newer Flash CSx. I have an old license of Macromedia Studio MX that comes with Macromedia Flash MX v6.0 which has Actionscript 1.0. My question is, are all of the syntax for Actionscript 1.0 and the finalized output SWF still compatible with the new/future flash player plugin?

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Solution 2

It definitely will work!

You should check if it works correctly in all its parts, because some behaviors has been slightly modified (but this apply much to old SWF file, not to one made present time).

OTHER TIPS

I realize this isn't an answer to your question - but I recommend this:

  • install FlashDevelop
  • install the Flex SDK (which adobe provides for free)
  • create assets in whatever version of flash / photoshop / gimp you may have access to
  • program (in AS3.0)
  • compile SWFs in FlashDevelop

Like I noted, I don't do much work in Flash anymore but this is a great workflow. Also - Flashdevelop is an amazing IDE. Check out the installation routine for setup.

The other thing about not working in some dusty version of flash is that you won't be tempted to develop timeline based stuff. Flash remains a great technology, at least when it comes to games, and you'll definitely have fun with it.

Check out the numerous libraries (like the epic Tweenlite or the Pushbutton engine) and you'll be well on your way.

Go forth and prosper.

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