JLH1964's Forum Posts

  • GEEEZZZ!!!! Think this is a job for trading standard/false advertising!

    I agree 100%. Pure bait and switch. The C2 export to "Android" was false advertising. If a company lists a feature (and the license is lifetime), THEY should support it and not RELY on 3rd party tools. If they can't support the feature, offer a full refund.

    I want a refund, but will probably get the thread locked instead.

  • Hello! I am thinking to buy Construct 3 and I was wondering what are the best advantages compared to 2? One of the things I like the most is that you can properly use Google Play for mobile, but I am not sure this is enough to convince me to buy it. So those who bought it, can you share your opinions? (I am interested in using it for gaining some income, not just for fun). Thank you!

    Hello,

    I haven't used C3 but have used C2 to create monetized apps. In my opinion, if your goal is to monetize, I would look more closely at Android Studio. Android Studio will create a pure APK that is not reliant on plugins to run AdMob etc.

    I just had delete a number of C2 created apps from a Google Play account because the Cordova plugin that C2 required was a security risk. That was a lot of work wasted.

    It's because it's not constructive. The people begin repeating themselves, and don't raise any new arguments. Everyone isn't going to be satisfied with every decision made.

    Then, to be fair, Scirra needs to start locking threads that contain "C3 is awesome" type comments. They are not constructive and very repetitive.

    Why are the C3 mods "locking threads" where PAYING CUSTOMERS are expressing their disappointment with C3s pricing structure? We PAID for a C2 license and have a right to be heard - just as much as the 'fan club' has a right to be heard too.

    For example:

    "This thread, like the others has run it's course. Locking. If you don't want to pay $99 p/y for Construct 3, my suggestion is don't! Construct 2 continues to be maintained as promised."

    This practice is hardly professional, and certainly does not reflect the actions of how a company charging hundreds of dollars (per annum) should behave. Scirra, act more professional.

    We're upset at the new pricing structure, and our voices should not be stifled.

  • To date I’ve done all my dev and testing on my Mac devices (Mac mini & iPhone 6s+), but I now need to start testing on an Android device. I’ve zero experience with Android, so can anyone suggest a handset that is good to test on?

    As this will be a test-only handset and not being used for calls etc, I’m just going to get one second hand as I don’t want to lay out too much cash for a brand new one. So what’s a decent brand/model/spec?

    Cheers all 😀

    Go to UK's version of Safeways/Best Buy/Targets etc. ()Asda?) and pick up a discount $50 phone. No need to activate because the phone will use Wifi. Today's throwaway phones usually come fully loaded - GPS, Camera, etc.. Try to get as new an OS version as possible.

    I test my apps using a $29 Moto E running Android 7.0.

    There is no need to spend big $.

    For example, https://www.walmart.com/ip/Total-Wirele ... /240650941

    > I feel a little ripped-off with a C2 lifetime license that is already in it's tailspin of support.

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    Try and think about it in a different way.

    "I bought C2 on a huge discount!"

    Yes, it's hilarious isn't it? No wonder the customer service of most companies is in the toilet - we let them do it to us and grin about it.

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    > Therefore, the platform will die.

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    I might start collecting all the prophecies of doom we get. We've had them from time to time ever since we started back in 2011.

    > With this subscription you're just scaring off your community.

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    Given we're happy with how C3 sales are going, this doesn't appear to be the case. I think it's worth remembering the forums are actually a minority of our overall userbase, and happy customers don't tend to post so much. This means the forum can give a distorted impression.

    Well, you lost my $ - so there's that. I don't appreciate being sold a 'lifetime' license for C2, a product that is basically EOL 2 years later.

    Therein lies the irony, Scirra wants pay for their work (understandably), but a large part of the plug-in suite was built by hobbyists - for free. With the subscription model, hobbyists aren't going to pay $ per year to support Scirra's revenue model. Therefore, the platform will die. With a 'lifetime' license, we bought it once, and so were more inclined to 'give back'.

    And the newly inflated prices for C2 are ridiculous. The same old issues exist that existed two years ago. With C3 the new flagship, I doubt any of the issues will be given much time going forward.

    I feel a little ripped-off with a C2 lifetime license that is already in it's tailspin of support.

  • What's going on here? I've been away for a year and the prices/subscription model have gone crazy. Construct has many issues that go unfixed ad the prices increases?

    Is the company under new financial management or something? The prices are ridiculous.

    Frankly your snarky attitude and manner of speaking makes it obvious that you aren't really a professional,.......

    So, if you're serious about being a "real dev" yourself, the first thing I'd suggest is to stop assuming you somehow know everything despite having never done any serious work in this field. Stop assuming people who disagree with you are fools. Stop wasting your time picking fights in forums. It might make you feel good to lash out and insult people, but you're not doing yourself any favors. Spend your time mastering a tool of your choosing - pick one and stick with it even when you encounter frustrating problems (which you will, usually in no time flat). Use it every single day anyway. Ask for feedback on your work and consider it carefully, and be respectful towards the people kind enough to give it to you even when you don't like what you're hearing. Read up on your craft (Gamasutra and the GDC vault are great resources). And don't give up. This stuff is difficult, and even with some of the great engines we now have access to, it takes a long, long time to get good at it or to finish anything worth finishing.

    Good luck.

    You seem like a young 'un. This is a tough industry son. I'd drop the Construct and focus on true code, and don't mention Construct during an interview process. Trust me on that one.

    But thank you for your insight into my lack of experience. I had no idea how inexperienced I actually was.

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    > See you there bud. Bring your copy of Construct with you, we will all be fascinated. You could do a demo - wear one of those headset/mic thingies.

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    I'm totally serious, actually. Shoot me which talks you're going to via PM and we can talk the realities of game development face to face. My company is having us share passes, so I won't be there every day, but I'm sure we can make it work. I'm generally interested in the design track stuff since that's my day job, but whatever, the place isn't that big.

    Well, look at you. A "serious" game designer, with all the bells and whistles, and using Construct - what are the chances? As much as I'd love to chat "shop" with a total stranger, 'face to face', from a forum, I will decline your offer.

    And before you suggest it, you're right - I'm declining your invite because I've never worked at any major software company and have never written a line of code. You win my friend!

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    Money is worthless, just leave and never come back.

    Try telling Scirra that, per annum. Keep dev'ing my friend!

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    > > If you don't want to read the documentation, I guess it doesn't matter how well it's written!

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    > I have read many C2 docs over the years and they were in general at an amateur level. My suggestion is that if you are charging "big boy" per annum prices, that you hire a trained tech writer; at least one - and stop relying on user provided tutorials (unless they are getting part of that per annum charge?). At $99, C2 was "lifetime" and I could overlook the bugs, the lack of documentation, outdated documentation, and the lack of fixes. The new pricing structure demands a higher level of support.

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    > Also, let's not get too carried away with what Construct can and can't do. If you guys are creating Pong via a drag-and-drop application and thinking you're 'devs', think again. What you are doing is locking yourself into an eco-system that demands that you pay yearly or your projects are useless to you. And if monetizing, with the amount of times Construct apps generate violations on Google Play / AdMob - you will be paying for years to support those apps, else you cant update/fix the Google Play violations.

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    > I'd recommend people move over to Visual Studio, an IDE that can export to Windows/iOs/ Android. It is DEV LEVEL and its FREE. As I said earlier, Scirra is charging "big boy" prices now and with beta plugins for monetization, missing plugins for monetization, or plug-ins/bugs that sit unfixed for months, non-action isn't going to cut it.

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    > If you have no interest in monetization, and you just want to pay $99 PER YEAR to show Granny you're a 'dev' and made a game of Pong, knock yourself out.

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    Cool man, let us know how that works out for you! Good luck! I'll see you at GDC this year, I'm sure!

    See you there bud. Bring your copy of Construct with you, we will all be fascinated. You could do a demo - wear one of those headset/mic thingies.

    If you don't want to read the documentation, I guess it doesn't matter how well it's written!

    I have read many C2 docs over the years and they were in general at an amateur level. My suggestion is that if you are charging "big boy" per annum prices, that you hire a trained tech writer; at least one - and stop relying on user provided tutorials (unless they are getting part of that per annum charge?). At $99, C2 was "lifetime" and I could overlook the bugs, the lack of documentation, outdated documentation, and the lack of fixes. The new pricing structure demands a higher level of support.

    Also, let's not get too carried away with what Construct can and can't do. If you guys are creating Pong via a drag-and-drop application and thinking you're 'devs', think again. What you are doing is locking yourself into an eco-system that demands that you pay yearly or your projects are useless to you. And if monetizing, with the amount of times Construct apps generate violations on Google Play / AdMob - you will be paying for years to support those apps, else you cant update/fix the Google Play violations.

    I'd recommend people move over to Visual Studio, an IDE that can export to Windows/iOs/ Android. It is DEV LEVEL and its FREE. As I said earlier, Scirra is charging "big boy" prices now and with beta plugins for monetization, missing plugins for monetization, or plug-ins/bugs that sit unfixed for months, non-action isn't going to cut it.

    If you have no interest in monetization, and you just want to pay $99 PER YEAR to show Granny you're a 'dev' and made a game of Pong, knock yourself out.

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    > > Yet not clearly documented where you think it would be

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    > Where should features be documented, if not in the manual? The manual should be the first port of call for anyone wanting to know how something works.

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    NM