I had a really cool idea for a small mod for CoC, one that just adds a few transformation items to the game. I could probably do it myself, I was just hoping for a tip on what program would be best for doing so.
can you elaborate on "mario style transformatives"?
Download FlashDevelop, the games source code and the Adobe Flex SDK. Install and open FlashDevelop.
Open existing project and click the standalone.as3proj file in the source code
In Project > Properties, go to SDK's and click manage. Click the 3 dots to the right of Installed SDK's, and select the Flex SDK folder you downloaded.
Back in Project > Properties under Output, the Platform should be Flash Player. Not sure if the version number matters. If it doesn't compile, try raising the version a little. You can also change the name of your build here next to Output file.
Now test if it works via Project > Test Project. Don't try changing anything until you know you've got it working.
When you've finished editing what you want and Test Project still runs, Project > Build Project will make the completed .swf file.
I'm interested in learning to program/make mods and my own game. Is flashdevelop what was used to make CoC? Any sites or links for total a beginner?