Does anybody ever actually want to do serious work "in the browser"?
I can think of many drawbacks. Where's the benefit?
I can think of many drawbacks. Where's the benefit?
Secondly, a huge feature that we're yet to show is multi language ability. This is an insanely difficult thing to implement in a C++ program, but reasonably trivial in HTML.
In the browser lets us reach everyone in the world, whilst only maintaining one code base and let's us develop and iterate faster than ever before.
But that's not even the point of my question. What I actually meant is: Where is the benefit for the user? I wouldn't want to use applications in-browser, unless there's some real value in that. For everything else, I strongly prefer a "native" application.
Another thing, it enables us to rapidly iterate and deploy through one code base. Maintaining code bases for multiple platforms will be like a ball and chain on our feet. End user will get a better product.
Apps wrapped in a browser are blatantly clunky and feel out of place from the OS compared to something using native controls, not to mention consuming more resources and battery. [0]
What specific parts of Construct 3 do you feel are clunky?
Menus, panels, windows, controls, fonts, fullscreen support, accessibility..too many to list, and WHY do I get the ugly red X button on the right corner when I'm on a Mac?? Why do you force me to use Windows UI paradigms, after making such a big deal about web apps = yay portability?
The reality remains that for now and the foreseeable future: Users do NOT, CAN not, get the best possible experience unless you're willing to write and maintain native apps.
Well, you're kinda making a point for me there. Why would a game developer use a Chromebook or an Android device?
The second point applies more or less to an Electron app, too.
Because they are usually a lot cheaper and more accessible worldwide.
As an example, a market we've identified is educational in US, there's millions of Chromebooks out there gathering dust. If you are an educational user, this could open a lot of doors.
> The second point applies more or less to an Electron app, too.
Yes, we are planning on distributing desktop builds via Electron. First phase is in browser only as there's a little bit more to prepare before we can release downloadable builds. Is that what you mean?
Tom has mentioned other points, but one major value I see of Construct3 is that when I'm away from my desk or laptop I now have the ability to tinker.
The amount of times I've had to take notes or do a sketch in lieu of being able to sit down and tinker due to physical constraints.
Now I can jump straight in and prototype whilst mobile on my mobile.
True mobile warrior ;)
[0]: https://twitter.com/richard_boegli/status/846737923793936385