I very well might when I have some time. I've been meaning to create some games at some point (thus why I buy every bundle lol) but I lack the focus. Doesn't help I also write in my free time and at some point want to finish my main novel and thus when i start working on a game my brain goes... you should write... you should write... ect >.<;
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Humble Weekly Bundle: Gamemaker (ever thought about getting into game dev?)
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I very well might when I have some time. I've been meaning to create some games at some point (thus why I buy every bundle lol) but I lack the focus. Doesn't help I also write in my free time and at some point want to finish my main novel and thus when i start working on a game my brain goes... you should write... you should write... ect >.<;
Captain Rage Quit 69
Banned
I've been trying to register Gamemaker on the website, but the form to sign up for an account seems busy. Guessing there's a lot of bundle traffic. Oh well, gives me a reason to focus on other things! 
So um, how friendly is this to someone who's programming knowledge amounts to telling the computer to do simple math and print ASCII cats in C++?
So um, how friendly is this to someone who's programming knowledge amounts to telling the computer to do simple math and print ASCII cats in C++?
OmegaDL50
Member
So Gamemaker is good for 2D, and Unity is better for 3D...but Gamemaker is easier to learn.
I wonder how easy it would be to create a staged based platformer in the vein of the classic Castlevania titles using Gamemaker?
I always wanted to make a derivative of a Castlevania style game, but I don't have knowledge of any programming languages or know how to code.
I wonder how easy it would be to create a staged based platformer in the vein of the classic Castlevania titles using Gamemaker?
I always wanted to make a derivative of a Castlevania style game, but I don't have knowledge of any programming languages or know how to code.
How cool would it be if you wrote a novel that tied into your game though
That could be fun some day, but alas my main novel would not be a good choice for a game. Despite being originally steeped in a japanese shonen like idea it kind of evolved into a much more character driven thing which would be unfitting of a game.
Beyond that I have worked on designing the rpg mechanics I would want for something like that and well.... it would not be a good first project lol. In fact I imagine a much better idea for me would be to work on the combat system and since it's based on scalable math design something like an endless fighter first lol. (yay time killers on android devices)
I mean I know I was talking of clones, but ideally if I was to sit down and create games I would create something that I wanted to play that doesn't quite exist. That being said, trying to recreate something doesn't seem like bad practice
I'm actually working on something like this off and on and it really isn't that hard. One way platforms were a bit tough, but I eventually triumphed.
ThatsMytrunks
Member
I'm really, really happy with Game Maker Studio. I've been able to port my game to XBox One with no trouble, Android TV Platforms with ease, and Wii U with, uh, minor issues. Which is impressive considering GMS doesn't support Wii U natively.
I paid a lot more than what they're asking, and I've never regretted it.
I paid a lot more than what they're asking, and I've never regretted it.
hehe I own your game and I might even have an extra key for it, though I have a bundle problem >.>
It's nice to hear input about how effect it was porting it around though.
Yeah pretty much. that's the brief of it. GameMaker is definitely a better place to start for someone with no programming experience. Basic programming can be done in graphical blocks that represent the inbuilt functions and all tasks are divided into discrete events selectable from a menu. It's all very intuitive and simple to grasp. Eventually you will hit a dead end with the blocks and will need to actually write some proper scripts but scripting in GM is still much simpler than most other engines.
By default you can't really do anything in Unity without punching out some real, full fat code. Of course, like GameMaker, there are a lot of inbuilt functions that greatly simplify things but you still need basic C# or Python coding knowledge to get even basic movement done. No blocks for you. That said, you can simplify things further by installing a third party extensions that let you script in graphical state machines (like play maker, which I use) but I find that's still a bit counter intuitive vs what you can do in GM.
Platformers are actually kind of complicated to program, even in GameMaker. I mean, they're not super difficult but you'll need a good bit of experience and familiarity with the engine's collision system under your belt first before you can tackle one. You'll need to start with top down games first.
Dead Prince
Banned
Here's the Q&A for the source codes of each of the games in the bundle.
http://gmc.yoyogames.com/index.php?showforum=152
take a read if you want.
If there's enough interest i'll create a game maker game competition thread for the month of October. why now? Give new people enough time to learn the tool.
or just wait until October or don't do one?
also theme would be Halloween because someone has to make a costume quest 3.
http://gmc.yoyogames.com/index.php?showforum=152
take a read if you want.
If there's enough interest i'll create a game maker game competition thread for the month of October. why now? Give new people enough time to learn the tool.
or just wait until October or don't do one?
also theme would be Halloween because someone has to make a costume quest 3.
FrontalMonk
Banned
An October competition would be awesome. I don't know that I'd participate (in the middle of a bunch of life events at the moment) but I think it would be cool to have that, and/or possibly some kind of a Community thread for newbie/hobbyist devs (like the indie-dev thread, but for people that aren't pro yet like zeboyd, absinthe, feep, etc.)
Dead Prince
Banned
alright. give me a few. writing up the thread and will post later today or tomorrow!
Like a learn together thread? That would be pretty great, I would definitely contribute to a thread like that regularly. I'm very much still learning haha
Prototype-03
Member
Seems like their site is being hammered. Just bought the bundle and can't even log in. Had a rough time registering too.
edit: I guess my game making beginning will have to wait for now. I'm already in the "I don't know what I'm doing" category so I don't really mind.
edit: I guess my game making beginning will have to wait for now. I'm already in the "I don't know what I'm doing" category so I don't really mind.
Since a few people have asked here, this is what the game maker website lists as the differences between the free and pro version. The biggest thing about this deal is that the android export module is usually 300 bucks, so it's worth going in at 12 if you even remotely think you'll ever want to publish an android game.
*Note that Pro also comes with Mac OS and Linux exports as well.
*Note that Pro also comes with Mac OS and Linux exports as well.
awilliams213
Member
Great deal OP I have been meaning to pick this up a couple of months now. Thanks
Visualante2
Member
So how is the positional audio stuff in Game Maker Studio? Haven't made a game before but I want to make something that relies heavily on positional audio for game play. I don't know if I would benefit from using something more complex like FMod or if that would even integrate with GMS.
Boulevard Bob
Banned
Does GameMaker have any VR functionality?
Here's a post from the RPS comments section from the creator of DRM about the usage of his source code:
Source: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/09/18/death-ray-manta-steam/
Prevolition
Member
The account portion of the site isn't working so I can't activate my Pro version, right?
Correct, I'm personally waiting out the mad rush because I've seen people talk about losing their key because the site crashed mid registration. I'm sure they'll get it back, but better not to risk it.
Dead Prince
Banned
i created the comp thread. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1114139
FrontalMonk
Banned
$6 gets you a key for the full pro version, yeah. $12 gets you the key for the full pro version and the android export module, which lets you port your games to that platform.
Thanks, I'm gonna grab this since it's such a good deal.
shaowebb
Member
Just bought...its a no brainer of a deal. Seriously great stuff.
One hang up for me now though...I would love to play around with this, but Game Maker's site requires I register with them and then they give me a link to click for my steam stuff. Thing is their site has been trying to register me for an HOUR already because its getting hammered with folks for this. Gonna have to be patient and wait till it eases up to register for my stuff I guess. Worth the wait though. Killer deal. Hell Rivals of Aether uses this engine now. Its come a looooooooong way.
One hang up for me now though...I would love to play around with this, but Game Maker's site requires I register with them and then they give me a link to click for my steam stuff. Thing is their site has been trying to register me for an HOUR already because its getting hammered with folks for this. Gonna have to be patient and wait till it eases up to register for my stuff I guess. Worth the wait though. Killer deal. Hell Rivals of Aether uses this engine now. Its come a looooooooong way.
ohblahitsme
Member
Awesome! Looks like the the gamemaker site is still working on getting back up, hopefully they get it fixed soon!
chrisPjelly
Member
Niiice, bought my first humble bundle with this actually. Was suprised to see a payment option linked to amazon instead of it just forcing you to create another account :0. Anyways, hopefully I can muster up the willpower to do SOMETHING with gamemaker pro :/
twozerotwo
Member
Knew I should've bought this earlier.
Servers are so slammed I can't buy it. Guess I'll try tomorrow.
Servers are so slammed I can't buy it. Guess I'll try tomorrow.
Incendiary
Banned
Man, I really should pick this up - the question is would I ever do anything with it...hmm..
About as easy as anything else, basically. You need to provide your own. Though this bundle comes with some pre-made assets, there are free game art sites around and/or while you're designing, coding and testing, you can just use placeholder, basic art for most stuff until you're ready to refine and improve things.
my thoughts are this.
If I do do something with it I have $400 of software to be able to make an android/pc game on an engine that is supposed to be solid.
if I don't, well i gave $12 to an awesome cause which could aid in more of these bundles in the future so people who might do something with future bundles can get them and make games.
plus wouldn't it really suck if two years from now you sit down to make a game, figure out gamemaker is best for what you want to do, and remember you skipped this bundle
?
Dead Prince
Banned
welcome to new owners of game maker. don't forget to check out the comp thread! Welcome all and it'd be a good place to learn the program together!
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1114139
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1114139
Prevolition
Member
Your game looks fantastic. And that music... did you compose or hire someone? I love the overall aesthetics. It's inspiring to me (the music especially, as someone influenced by Boards of Canada, Röyksopp and DJ Shadow).
Captain Rage Quit 69
Banned
That game actually looks interesting, I might have to get it later at some point.
Just makes me more excited to get to work, I have a few ideas I want to put to the test!
I didn't know console ports for Love were a thing! That's great. I like it a lot
Yo gaffers.
We don't exactly have some deep info on the source code we released with this Humble Bundle but I recently made available the design document, story and some other stuff. It's mainly in Portuguese, but since the Design Doc itself is in English, it might help you guys out fleshing out your ideas - here
We don't exactly have some deep info on the source code we released with this Humble Bundle but I recently made available the design document, story and some other stuff. It's mainly in Portuguese, but since the Design Doc itself is in English, it might help you guys out fleshing out your ideas - here