Before I spend several months programming a C++ version, I figured it’d be a good idea to make a prototype first!  So I’ve been working on a flash mockup in between NHL09 games(addicted, argh).

Then I got to thinking, what if the actual game was done in Flash too?  Why not?  Theres multiplayer flash games out there too.  Actionscript 3 seems capable of handling it so far.

Why Flash?   ZERO porting process and instantly playable in any browser.  If my goal is to get the max number of people playing it, those are some pretty huge benefits!  However, the gameplay experience may not be the best I suppose.  When I think of it, games like Maple Story (which my cousins inexplicably keep playing) and Combat Arms seem to be quite popular despite having an install process.

By doing this mockup I should be able to see if sticking with Flash would be a good idea.  And perhaps if it turns out well, I can try implementing multiplayer in it.