Crafty.js Tutorial

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This question has probably been asked before, but I didn't find it while searching.

Can anybody point me towards a good up to date tutorial for Crafty.js? I cannot seem to find one and I am having trouble getting my head around it. If there are no good tutorials, then are there any alternative HTML5 game engine libraries with a good tutorial?

Edit: I have tried reading 'starmelts' tutorials, but they seem a little bit confusing for me.

Edit 2: The HTML5 game engine only has to work on desktop browsers, but especially chrome.

Hey! Any reason for the download on this question? It's closed, so it's not like I've can update it...... — starbeamrainbowlabs, Mar 28 '18 at 21:18

score 11 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 12 '13 at 22:31

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I am aware, that this question is quite old, but since it is highly ranked on google and there are so few well known tutorials available I going to post this link anyway.

http://buildnewgames.com/introduction-to-crafty/

This is a really good, quick and up to date craftyjs tutorial. It teaches the key concepts of using this framework, by developing a small game.

answered Mar 12 '13 at 22:31

Simon

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Thank you for the link! Changing the accepted answer to make sure that the accepted answer it up to date. – starbeamrainbowlabs Mar 13 '13 at 10:40

score 10 · Answer 2 · edited Jul 26 '12 at 07:32

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I've tested crafty a while back, haven't had a chance to work with it though.

But when I was testing it, I've found these links useful.

http://cykod.github.com/Presentations/HTML5/Crafty/ and starmelt tutorial as you already know https://github.com/starmelt/craftyjstut/wiki

Craftyjs doesn't have strong documentation yet, but there are some good articles scattered around that you might find useful. If you really want to, drop me a line, and I'll try and help you understand it as this will also help me.

edited Jul 26 '12 at 07:32

Tom

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answered Jul 24 '12 at 11:41

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Thanks for the links! How can I get in touch if I need help? Should I post a comment here? – starbeamrainbowlabs Jul 24 '12 at 13:36
I agree that crafty.js definitely needs more tutorials. – starbeamrainbowlabs Jul 24 '12 at 13:44
Good question, I thought it was possible to send messages between users. Apparently it isn't. I'm updating my personal profile with contact information, I guess this is the accepted way of SO. – Leite Jul 24 '12 at 16:03
I wouldn't know what the accepted way is – starbeamrainbowlabs Jul 24 '12 at 17:40
Check my profile page. You'll find a way to get in touch if you need. – Leite Jul 24 '12 at 22:03
Thanks! I may post a comment here instead, but I will see. – starbeamrainbowlabs Jul 25 '12 at 07:57

score 4 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 26 '12 at 04:34

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The creating your first crafty game tutorial has moved here

answered Jul 26 '12 at 04:34

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score 3 · Answer 4 · answered Jun 26 '12 at 17:52

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I would start with the offical tutorial. At first glance it looks pretty thorough.

answered Jun 26 '12 at 17:52

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Thanks! I could not find this tutorial when I looked. I will have a read and if I need more help, I will post again. – starbeamrainbowlabs Jun 26 '12 at 18:06
Does the tutorial go any further? – starbeamrainbowlabs Jun 26 '12 at 18:19
There are several links to helpful material at the top. – Kendall Frey Jun 26 '12 at 18:26
The 'Creating your first Crafty game' link is broken (apparently the domain does not exist), the 'Building an RPG' link links to an outdated tutorial, and starmelt's tutorial seem too complex for me. – starbeamrainbowlabs Jun 26 '12 at 18:43

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