I was wondering if it's possible to change the player controls while the application is running, like an options menu in most games?
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There is an input plugin ->
http://69.24.73.172/scirra/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=7511&sid=25701a84a1f9929879afa8bb0ec36f4d
But it's not easy to use for beginners imo. There are example caps and stuff. Just read an examine them carefully.
edit: I updated the link to the old forum. Now you can see the download links there.
thanks!