Question 1

How to set up Starling with TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

Install the Yeoman generator via npm, create a project directory, and run the generator. Then, navigate to the demo folder, install dependencies with npm, and start the server to see a working example, as detailed in the NPM section of the README.

Question 2

Starling vs Phaser: which is better for 2D games?

Accepted Answer

Starling offers GPU acceleration through Stage3D for high performance, especially on mobile and native platforms, while Phaser is JavaScript-based with a larger community for web games. Choose Starling for cross-platform native performance, Phaser for easier web-focused development with more plugins.

Question 3

Can Starling games run on iOS and Android?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Starling applications can be compiled for iOS and Android using OpenFL, leveraging hardware acceleration for smooth gameplay on mobile devices, as highlighted in the cross-platform deployment feature.

Question 4

What are the main performance benefits of using Starling?

Accepted Answer

Starling uses GPU rendering via Stage3D, which batches draw calls and supports texture atlases, significantly reducing CPU overhead and improving frame rates in graphics-heavy scenes compared to standard OpenFL.

Question 5

How to handle user input in Starling?

Accepted Answer

Input handling is managed through OpenFL's event system; you can listen for touch, mouse, or keyboard events and integrate them with Starling's display objects, but it requires manual setup rather than built-in abstractions.

Question 6

Does Starling support particle systems or special effects?

Accepted Answer

While Starling has basic rendering capabilities, advanced effects like particle systems may require extensions or custom code, as it focuses on core 2D rendering rather than built-in effects libraries.

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