I'm sure you guys have already heard about these guys, they have that famous FPS creator engine that lets you make FPS games without any coding (custom dynamic scripts makes everything like pointing and clicking.)
What are your thoughts on engines like these? Are they a good thing? Should they implement these in schools (high school maybe not college, although it wouldn't be bad to showcase your work quickly).
I just returned to their website after YEARS and it seems like they have made many updates. The FPS creator is only $49.99. Not bad...
http://www.thegamecreators.com/
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Of course, this engine is really fun for a newcomer. I played with it for quite a long time, but really, it's not powerful enough to make a really serious game. You're better off getting unity or UDK. It's very limited even with extensions and mods, and if you put an asset into it, it really dumbs down the quality. It's more of a toy than anything.
You could use it for schools of course, but why use a fifty dollar engine when there's a free version of Unity and the UDK? You'd learn more using one of those than FPS Creator.
Have you tried Realm Crafter?
Realm Crafter I'm not sure, the demo never loaded on my computer, but it looks cool
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=176154&b=35 - Horror game Euthanasia
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=166018&b=35 - Alpha Project Horror Game has a "best of the best" title
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=164428&b=35 - Deprivation Direct Action again has a best of the best title