AGS 3

[sentient]

Hello, i have only today decided to try my hand at this program again. However I see there is a new version on beta and due for release quite soon? The question is should I start using this now to get used to the new system rather than relearning again? It looks rather different to the old version, and so far apart from looking different doesn't seem to alter much else. I turned on DX9 hardware mode but couldn't see any speed difference.
Do you think it is stable enough for me to try to start a game with it? Bearing in mind it will be a fairly small simple affair, inless I get carried away!

[monkey0506]

I have been using AGS 3.0 since it was in the AGS 2.8 Alpha phases, and I can tell you that in its current stage (AGS 3.0 Release Candidate 3) it is extremely stable. There are a lot of changes to the EDITOR itself (which means things in the editor have moved, changed, ceased to exist, etc.) so it really wouldn't do too much good to start with 2.72 if you plan to upgrade to 3.0 (aside from simply learning the scripting language, which hasn't changed much).

If you want to start with the current release, I am fairly confident that you can safely begin your game project using this release. If you do encounter any bugs, CJ will need to know about these anyway. Also I'm sure he would appreciate the feedback of a first-time AGS user.

There's really no telling how much longer 3.0 will remain in the pre-final stages, though CJ has said that the only thing he plans to change now for the 3.0 release is any bug reports, so it shouldn't be too much longer if you would really just rather wait it out.

And of course if you do find any bugs after the 3.0 release becomes final, just post about it in the tech forum, and I'm sure we'll be able to help you out.

I see you joined the forums in 2004, but you say you have "only today decided to try" AGS again. Let me be the first to say: Welcome Back!

[sentient]

Thankyou, yes I joined awhile ago and got something quite nice started. But the graphic artist lost interest and stopped sending new stuff. As my graphics are rather poor compared to his I couldn't continue so had to can it. However, I'm ready to try again and will have to compromise on the graphics slightly. If I ever stumble on some lost back up of the game I started, I might even try using it for some sort of mini adventure

Looks like version 3 it is then!

[GarageGothic]

However, I'm ready to try again and will have to compromise on the graphics slightly.

I just have to commend you for that attitude, that's the spirit that so many new AGSers are lacking. Good luck with your game, and welcome back to the strange and wonderful world of AGS!