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I'm looking for the simplest way to create AS3 multiplayer game. I've made few as3 games, so I basically know the language and its limits. I've never been into server-like coding.

I want to create a simple game, just like my previous ones, but this time with multiplayer connections. I don't want p2p connection, more likely I'm looking for server/room hosting.

About the game: Something similiar to hybrid of casual mugen game and a 2d-platform shooters (watch TeeWorlds, Soldat). I don't need large database, eventually I could use some xml saved files for that purpose (no need to keep real-time data management). In the first throw I don't need accounts for that game, more like open access, same for everyone.

What are your suggestions? Which engine/enviroment/modules could I use to bring AS3 to multiplayer game? And any tutorials how to start?

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Most ready made servers for multiplayer games are commercial and you'll eventually have to pay a monthly fee or so. For now, you could try AppWarp that has some tutorials here http://appwarp.shephertz.com/game-development-center/basic-concepts/

Others options you can explore are SmartFoxServer or Yahoo Games Network (former Player.IO). But all these options have costs. But if the game is simple enough you might be better suited with a Java server written from scratch, or PHP.