i guess the 2d side scroller one because all ive done with this program is create a few images with button or sliders, but i havnt created any type of game yet. and i dont have a clue where to start. I've looked through the workshops, but i only have lite-c (free version) so i dont have the WED, and after that workshop it just gets confusing.

well... download the trial, u'll get to play with wed if u avent already.. but making a 2d mario with the engine can be done, tho it probably would be easier with gamemaker... download the AUM magazines, those are your friends

yeah i did that earlier, when i tried one of the workshops for it, it said trial timed out. I didnt even have it for more than five minutes.

thats weird.. sure u didnt install it before and maybe not use it?

yeah, im 100 percent sure. I just started looking into it.

would the trial work if i have the free lite-c installed on my computer? I downloaded the program again, and i was able to open and run one program before it said the trial was timed out.

As far as I know, Lite-C is free... for the A7 engine, there's a 30-day trial but when the trial ends, you must purchased a licensed one..

right, so having the free version installed shouldnt affect the trial, right?