In case you're saying "Stencyl is limited to fan games" ...

[Irock]

At first, Stencyl may appear to be limited to the Stencyl kits, (Mario, Megaman, Metroid, etcetera) but Stencyl is actually far from being limited. Stencyl's "Snippets" allow you to create whatever 2D idea you have. You can do anything from creating a new enemy, to creating a new attack, to creating a new battle system, to creating an entirely new kit. The possibilities are almost limitless.

Stencyl will come packed with tons of pre-designed Snippets. The best part is, you're not limited to the pre-designed Snippets.

Using and creating Snippets requires no programming knowledge. It uses an easy to understand graphical user interface. The option to code Java is still there, but it isn't required. You will have to ability to create, modify, and piece together Snippets. It's the next best thing to programming, and is said to actually save time from coding Java.

To create a basic Mario character that can walk, run, jump, be subjected to gravity, be able to hit, be able to stomp enemies and be able to shoot fireballs, you would simply have to apply the following;
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Maybe you've created a new system with snippets, and you want to share it with everyone. Sharing the system will be no problem. You can borrow content from other games, unless the game creator doesn't allow it. Maybe you saw a neat HUD. You would be able to use it in your own game!

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[Arwym]

I am going to love this.  And Java?  OMG, just when I started to want to learn Java seriously.  I am definitely going to love this. 

[Irock]

wow didnt notice there was a stencyl @_@ Thread here Cheesy kewl!

yeah they have different kits

RPG
Platform
Shooter and loads more

+ there are available free game kits

such as bluebomber = megaman games
jumpman = mario
jtactics = fire emblem
4got the name but its for a seikendetsu (kinda like classic legend of zelda but better both from snes games)
etc etc etc

and i luv the idea of them using java that would be grate hehehe

Even though you deleted your post for some reason.

Remember, we aren't limited just to the kits others create. Users will be able to create their own kits and games through Snippets. You could create your own Sonic kit through Snippets, create a Legend Of Zelda kit, or if you have an original idea, you could make your idea come to life through Stencyl without any programming knowledge.

[droginator]

Is there any idea as to when it's coming out? I'm really looking forward to this.

[Irock]

Is there any idea as to when it's coming out? I'm really looking forward to this.

Most likely this year. Jon (project founder) mentioned a beta this year.

[totalinfinity]

Wow. I looked at their website and I must say I'm definitelly getting this. This just looks amazing, and probably blows GameMaker right out of the water.

[ahref]

snippet == method
method == script piece
script pieces == script

Therefore snippets(plural)*n == script

so how is this a new feature?

[Sophist]

Stencyl seems limited to fan games.

[Lein]

Stencyl ISN'T limited to fan games. You can use your own graphics and use different snippets. It's just very useful for fan games cause of the existing kits within the program.

[Irock]

snippet == method
method == script piece
script pieces == script

Therefore snippets(plural)*n == script

so how is this a new feature?

The fact that you don't have to know how to script.

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I don't care what all you haters say. I'm glad it's coming out, it's the only maker I've found coming out for Linux.

[Sophist]

Stencyl seems limited to fan games.

[haloOfTheSun]

It's still going to suck so much. It will come out and everyone will be like RAWR THIS IS SO COOL. 2 months later everyone will forget about it.

Also Jon sucks.

Stencyl will suck almost as much as Jon.

[ahref]

snippet == method
method == script piece
script pieces == script

Therefore snippets(plural)*n == script

so how is this a new feature?

The fact that you don't have to know how to script.

for scripts to mesh together like cogs in a gear system they need like inputs and outputs if these go wrong the scripts wont be compatible with each other.

you didnt have to know how to script in any previous game maker in existence if you didnt want to so once again THIS IS NOT A NEW FEATURE

[haloOfTheSun]

BUT JON SAYS HE KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING

[RMXPokemaniac]

He does. He knows exactly what he's doing. 

[ahref]

has jon any previous software development experience?

[RMXPokemaniac]

http://www.thegaminguniverse.com/smf/index.php?topic=35787.0 (Really old)

That's all I can find, to tell the truth, but you should read his articles at GU. (Just start from page 60, and keep clicking until you get to the first one XD)

:EDIT:
Never mind, it would seem the articles have since been retracted and/or deleted. I guess that would make sense, seeing as how they were posted in 2006. :/

[A13x]

cant wait till its fully released... then i can see if its worth all the fuss. if it is, i plan on mastering the script language that it uses (like that will happen  )

[Revo]

Stencyl will be what Stencyl will be. We won't know what it will be like till its released. Right now, to me this is what it seems like...

Good for fan games, but not limited to them.

If the snippet system is easy, that's wonderful. If it's not, I'm sure we'll deal.

That's my opinion. Take that and a few million dollars and go buy yourself a nuke. Then launch it at yourself.

[Nightwolf]

It's still going to suck so much. It will come out and everyone will be like RAWR THIS IS SO COOL. 2 months later everyone will forget about it.

Also Jon sucks.

Stencyl will suck almost as much as Jon.

Stencyl seems limited to fan games.

Agree with both, especially Halo cuz he's actually true.



edit: I also think that once it's realesed, the "FREE" sign won;t stay

[RMXPokemaniac]

It's still going to suck so much. It will come out and everyone will be like RAWR THIS IS SO COOL. 2 months later everyone will forget about it.

Also Jon sucks.

Stencyl will suck almost as much as Jon.

Stencyl seems limited to fan games.

Agree with both, especially Halo cuz he's actually true.



edit: I also think that once it's realesed, the "FREE" sign won;t stay

First one, yes, that's always in the realm of possibilities, but you never know, do you? If not, don't act like you do. :/

Second one, things are rarely what they seem.

Finally, Nightwolf, no. That's definitely not happening.

[Nightwolf]

I can bet you (maybe not 2 months-maybe a year) But stencyl will become a pay-to-get thingy if the makers see that it's gaining so much popularity

[Revo]

I can bet you (maybe not 2 months-maybe a year) But stencyl will become a pay-to-get thingy if the makers see that it's gaining so much popularity

Don't be so sure. Ever heard of Eclipse? Its really popular. It's been popular for about a year or 2. It's still free. To show how popular it is... Their forum stats:

181,489 Posts in 18,160 Topics by 6,163 Members.

Oh, and about 75% of those posts are Eclipse-related.

Just because something is popular doesn't mean it won't be free.

[Irock]

I can bet you (maybe not 2 months-maybe a year) But stencyl will become a pay-to-get thingy if the makers see that it's gaining so much popularity

The team said they will NEVER charge for Stencyl. Jon wants to bring the best game creation program to everyone. Charging for the program would only hurt his goal.