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8answers
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Best solution for “level string”?

I have a game that generates a random level map at the start of the level. I want to implement some way to save and load the level. I was thinking maybe XML would be a good option for saving all the ...
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vote
1answer
117 views

Help with puzzle game

I have a pattern game and it is almost done however I am stuck on the last part. I have a screen with 25 blocks (in a table format 5x5) and the user clicks on it to turn over the blocks, I need to ...
3
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1answer
453 views

Simulating a 2D rope from a top down perspective

I was wondering if anyone could point me to any resources and/or explain how to properly simulate a 2D rope from a top down perspective? I found a game that has the exact mechanic I'm looking for... ...
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3answers
490 views

Is there an approach in creating an AI Framework?

I am creating a board game using Actionscript 3.0. I've finished it to the point of the game playable with (computer players making random decision). I'm now working to create an AI framework/module ( ...
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2answers
565 views

How do I generate surface normals?

I have quite a few debug drawing methods in my engine that can generate geometry useful for debugging, like spheres and cubes. At the moment I do not generate any normals for these shapes. Is there ...