2 Player Simultaneous Mode?

I am new to the forum and currently working on my first MMF2 mod, "Vamprotector" with my bud Warmachine. I originally started creating it with the Beats Of Rage engine and switched over to MMF2 after a suggestion from him.

I wanted to know since the gameplay of mod will be very simular to a classic Contra title with elements of Castlevania thrown in, how do I program the mod so that when you press Start another player can join the game at anytime, similar to what you can do in Contra? I am currently using the full version of MMF2 standard edition.

Your question is only tricky because I'm not sure I entirely understand it. Well, for starters, it isn't a mod. You can't make mods in MMF. You can develop applications and games. Er, well anyway, it looks like you're making a game (duurr).

Unless you're using a controler, at which rate I don't know the answer, there is no "Start" button. But, the best way to do what you're asking for would be to create a condition which checks for upon key press. Like enter for instance. When the condition is met it will execute the action of creating the player 2 object.

Then, so long as the player two active object is set up to do so, player 2 will be able to take control of it.

PS: If you don't mind me asking... did you buy MMF on a whim? Seems like a hefty investment considering the question you asked.

Anyway, good luck with your project! I hope I helped somewhat!

Well to be technical you are correct. We are not "modifying" any code from any other project we are developing our own. I guess it was because I started the idea by using the Beats of Rage design engine in which you do have to mod a existing title to get started as there is no source code for it to have a clean slate.

Second question, yes we do have the ability to use PS3 controllers with the game.

Finally, I am in art school for Video Game Art and Design. 7th Quarter and proficent with 3ds Max. I have been developing my own titles since I was younger with various resources I found on the net and purchased. (Starting with RPG Maker when I was young.) So it's a hobby. I researched MMF2 and Gamemaker and for what I am trying to do Multimedia Fusion 2 best serves that purpose. I am sure I will continue to use the program after the completion of this game for other projects as well. And yes, it was an investment. Not so hefty with my student discount! lol Thanks for you answer and help! I am still new at learning this particular program.

Haha, it's erie how similar the boats we are in are. Please let me know how you can use the controller. I wasn't aware you that. It'd be sick to incorporate into my game.

Similar boats? How so? Here is the link that you requested:

http://www.hardcoreware.net/how-to-playstation-3-controller-64-bit-windows-7-vista/

By the way, what game are you making?

I'll PM you so I don't clog the forum.