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An example using the date plug:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zprnm3t43hu7e ... .capx?dl=0

Click the button to start a timer.

Refresh the browser to see the elapsed time.

I think it works approximately the same as the time away plug does. It just sets the storage less than his example

Fun fact:

Unix time is about as old as me.

I'd ask Mom to be sure, but, eww.

Happy newt year!

Edit:

Here's the plug: http://c2rexplugins.weebly.com/rex_date.html
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Rex's date plug gives you Unix timestamp.

All you have to do for elapsed time is save the timestamp to local storage, and subtract the saved value from the current timestamp when the user plays again.
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It's a catch 22 sort of thing.

The problem with animations is that you can't possibly know all you need before you start to set things up, and the system does not work well with constant revisions.

Then the system uses two modes, one for preview, and one for export. Its overly complicated to change things for either side of the argument.

Loadable animations would solve most things, except memory management, which I believe is a canvas issue.
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Multiplayer has little to nothing to do with payments. Iap is all done player to server, not player to player.

That being said, it is fairly difficult to guarantee that no one cheats. There are several methods, features, and plugs to discourage hacking.
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Width, and height are what define flipped, and mirrored.

Try setting an objects width to self.width*-1 as an experiment.
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I think it's better to think of it more like making the dark colors deeper than removing the white.

That makes it nice for shadows, but it's too expensive as an fx, imo.
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- newt
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What kind of stylus does it use?

I use a generic type with the black squishy end(capacitance screen), and it reacts fairly well.

Its is a bit janky for mobile, but I think that is an issue with too small buttons, too small input boxes, etc.
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You could try using blend modes using the approximate method of the gif.
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I would use a variable as a counter to load via index with a condition that limits actions to above 50 fps.
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A section of the C3 forums for third party plugs would be nice.
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Recoupable could be interpreted in different ways, and it doesn't say what they mean exactly.

It's kind of a strange way to set things up, especially since I can't imagine anyone not wanting their money back.

"Steam:

Heres your money back."

"Gamedev:

Nah you keep it since I'm an independant developer, and therefore have loads of cash sitting around."

Edit:

Update to an update of an update.

https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/commen ... that_make/

tldr: Make a grand get your deposit back.
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https://www.scirra.com/tutorials/526/ho ... -savegames

Load from json Using Firebase.