Game Maker 8.1 Code Help?

LittleBigY

I am new to Game Maker Language. I've been trying to make some nice menu buttons. I have the sprites ready and everything. I want to make a button that when clicked switches to Sprite Index 1. So, under the "Step" event, this is what I have:

if mouse_check_button_pressed(mb_left)
sprite_index = 1
else
sprite_index = 0

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Why doesn't this work? Please, if you have a solution, explain thoroughly.

Answer
Tutorials in Game Maker: http://gmc.yoyogames.com/index.php?showtopic=509314

is game maker 8.1 good enough ?

Danny Drag

I come up with ideas for games all the time but since i have yet to learn how to make games with c++ and all that i let those ideas pass, this time i got an idea for a simple yet very addictive game, i was thinking that maybe i could get game maker 8.1 which i think is very easy to use, and make my game with that, but is game maker 8.1 good enough? if i make my game can i put it out on the web (for free) get my FUTURE company's name out there? and maybe just maybe later on make another game and sell it?

Answer
I've used gamemaker before, and it does not work on older computers. However, I've also used c++ with sdl on the same computer, and it works excellently. Also, gamemaker lags so badly you cannot make a decent sized level without slowing down the game to unplayable speeds. However, with sdl, you could make MASSIVE levels and still be playable. SDL and c++ is always free, and combined with OpenGL, you can make 3d games as well, for free. Also, there is a much smaller file size with sdl and FAR more flexibility as well. So, use (or practice) c++ and sdl and you'll be fine, unless you want to make 3d graphics, then add OpenGL. Gamemaker is just a bad tool to use for making games and teaches you the wrong way to make games.

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