How's the game coming along, anon?You're not playing OTHER video games, are you?
I'm busy coming up with ideas
this is as far as i got. how do i make my character move and stuff
>>332682096
It's only concept art right now.
>>332683706
You just gotta market it correctly, make it a game representing the impossibilities in life, such as moving or gameplay
HOW DO I MAKE GAEM?
LEARN TO CODE
YOU
LAZY
FUCKS
>>332684503
I can code, I just have no ideas
>>332684568
where 2 learn code
>>332684503
I'm going to game design school, I'll become an ideas guy and outsource all the code monkey work to POO IN THE LOO
>>332682096
I'm learning how to use Game Maker. It's easy as fuck taking into account that I have made my own engine before.
I'm making a top down action-adventure game. Don't know if to make the city fully explorable or just make it as a menu where you choose location
I just finished the third boss andhe's way too easy compared to the second boss but whatever
>>332684736
make it a menu first and then if you don't like it later make the exploration based city
>>332684804
it's "disarray"
also it's customary to keep the save point and the boss itself on different screens/rooms, makes it less visually obvious the guy's just standing there where you flip through your menus and heal up
>>332684804
Looks cool, would play
>>332684841
Thanks, I though of that, making the menu then the map if I have time.
The problem would be making NPC to make the city not feel dead.
To sum up, I will try to make a "No More Heroes 2" approach of the city, and then if I can, a fully explorable one, but that would be a load of work so I don't think I'll be able to do.
I'm currently alone in this project
Just started learning GameMaker after realizing Unity wouldn't get me a 2d pixel platformer that was everything I wanted. It sucks because I have all my scripts in unity, but at least I can recreate the logic in GML
Is there any downside to using Drag and Drop aspects in my game?
>>332685286
>it's disarray
Thanks, fixed it
Also, the place where you fight him has a save point in every room because it's a room-by-room gauntlet of enemies, so it's no less unassuming in context
>>332685335
Thank you!
>>332686009
The only drag and drop you should use is Execute Script
>>332686009
Why couldn't you use Unity?
>>332686706
It wasn't a matter of couldn't use, I actually was getting all my scripts to work well finally.
But I realized that I wouldn't be able to get pixel perfect screens, and a designated 2D engine will help in the long run
webm related, it's my game in unity
>>332682096
Trying to figure out some sot of base for how I want time transitions to look like, Idk what the hell kind of look/movement I want but i need to figure out soon.
Meanwhile I'm trying to fix the execution order of things due to some errors i noticed recently.
How do I make my character jump in Game Maker if i dunno how to code and shit?
>>332686409
What about the code one? Or should all my code just be in scripts?
Can I use the events they have, or should I try and make my own collision and input detection?
Anon who drew this: are you still hanging in there? You didn't give up, did you?
>>332687508
You can have code in objects. I write code in objects that detail how it works. Scripts are stuff that tell objects what to do.
>>332684804
It be nice if dialogue has some kind of portrait or at least display the name of the boss when he's talking during his little intro speech
>>332687134
You can get "pixel perfect" stuff in Unity. Round the display position (may want to keep that separate from the physics position) to nearest integer. Render the scene to a small framebuffer that gets scaled up with nearest neighbour to be displayed.
At that point you're using fairly little of the features Unity offers, but it'll certainly work. Jumping to a more limited engine with poorer cross-platform support is not a great move.
HOW DO I WRITE AND DESIGN INTERESTING CHARACTERS
>>332687553
What did you do to Toriel
>>332687859
Write and design some characters and get some people to critique them. Also look at and study already well written and designed characters you've come to enjoy over ur life.
>>332687627
Got it, so code might be an objects physics, but the script actually tells it to move?
Also, is there a way to define my own events? Or is that pretty much unnecessary?
I want to make a VN about hunting witches and solving murders similar to Phoenix Wright/Dangan Ronpa, but I have no ideas on core gameplay that would be significantly different from either of them.
I was thinking that maybe the killer/clues change depending on your choices or something, and that maybe you can "mess up" on cases, but that shit was infuriating in LA Noire.
>>332687859
Give them flaws. Write extensive backstory. Don't tell the player that backstory. Let it leak out in small ways through their actions.
>>332682096
>You're not playing OTHER video games, are you?
Yes I am. Today is my reward for yesterdays progress, webm and link related.
Today is a day of relaxation, tomorrow I'll continue. Ive learned to pace myself.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=WvdxE7vaUYw
>>332688162
That's how I do stuff in GameMaker. Like the object has an (x,y) target position that it will move itself towards, and you have a script like move_object_to(obj, x, y) which sets those variables, causing the object to move to that position.
>>332688245
Wait the witches in ur setting, do they use what would be considered real magic in their world or is it all smoke and mirrors. If there's real magic u could some sort of gameplay element that involves magic.
>>332688073
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiARsQSlzDc
>>332687859
think about basic stuff like where the character is born, what's his upbringing and then imagine what traits someone like that would have. For example a kid is born in a ghetto with no father so he's obviously a crack dealing black guy with a torn tank-top and old jeans that are way too big for him.
>>332687835
Now I'm torn. I just started learning GMS, so it's not a huge deal to switch back. I really just don't know which is better for what I want, fuck.
>>332687376
How about time cards spinning around or something, with bauhaus 93 font?
>>332682096
I made it considerably faster.
That's the last change I'm making on this prototype though, I've started working on the actual game now
Where do I find someone to model a free character for my free game?
>>332688070
>>332688358
>>332688643
Okay, but how do I make them unique?
Example:
My main antagonist is a man who went mad because of his jealousy and thirst for revenge. I want him to be a force of nature type antagonist, he's supposed to represent materialism, envy and anger. He goes from stealing knights' weapons to eating whole stars in his way to gain power. The climax of his arc is when player defeats him and he understands that he won't get any stronger.
The problem starts when I have to write some dialogue for him. The game has to be campy and exaggarated as fuck, but I don't want this particular character to be cringy. Also design is a hard part, I wanted to give him shiny silver look with some neon parts, something like Tron orpic related, don't bully please
Also don't bully, it's my first game with story ever
>>332689218
If this is going to be a shoot-em-up, I feel like the player hitbox should be more obvious.
>>332689384
That's one of the planned features for the next version.
It's going to be a shmup ARPG hybrid
started learning about shaders
>>332689668
What are you using shaders for? The background?
>>332684503
>implying
>>332683706
This makes me feel very nostalgic for some reason.
Probably the black blocks over gray background that scream GameMaker basics.
I'll help you famila, what do you need to move?
>>332689768
yes, the background
>>332689780
>using some random 404040 int to determine if a player exists or not
but why?
>>332682096
I have come up with one more character and nothing else
>>332689786
I want to make my little guy move, first and foremost.
But I just got started with GM and don't know the first thing about code or art.
Any ideas?
>>332684648
>go to wikipedia
>search for language (Java, C++, whatever)
>go to amazon
>search for author(s) of said language or [language name] primer or something
>wait for package to arrive, play vidya
>read
>???? profit
or you could do web tutorials and stuff but it's nice to have a physical book
>>332690251
I really like your character design!could you do concept art for my game? I already made the sprites, but it would be fucking rad if you could draw them in that style
>>332689780
>4040404
>Strings in code
>>332690282
See HeartBeast, Shaun Spalding, or Tom Francis on youtube for some good learning.
>>332690005
I have a bool function above that int function for just that but since the function call doesn't work as intended I'm debugging to see where it fails by using just that int function. I'm not a clever man but I'm havingfun. I might just call it a day if I don't make any progress soon though.
>>332690251
needs a waifu, make a cute diseased rat or something.
also maybe give the fire dude and the slime different eyes, they look kinda same-y.
Got the idea, the crew, and concept art. Now all I need is motivation.help how do i get motivated
If I have a decent amount of C# scripting already done in Unity for a 2D pixel art game, is there any reason to switch to GameMaker? People say it's more conducive to 2D, but does it really have anything over Unity besides being easy for beginners?
I started making music with absolutely no knowledge or talent or experience or anything.
https://a.pomf.cat/omyerc.mp3
https://a.pomf.cat/spmihh.mp3
>>332689780
>checking the whole fucking list everytime
Do you even complexity nigga?
>>332690772
Make me a game and I'll tell you
>>332690772
just DO IT
>>332682096
i don't even have ideas to write down anymore
>>332690282
>>332690694
This. Shaun Spalding is a god in GameMaker tutorials. Such a god that he now works at YoYoGames.
I'm probably switching my project to SDL and I'm too lazy to get started on that
I also might be starting a big boy job soon and it feels pointless to dev because I won't have any spare time to work on it anyways
>>332690752
What if they're all girls though
>>332690772
drugs
>>332691276
that doesn't make them a waifu
>>332690941
what software?
>>332689161
Hmmm, maybe. I'll see later how u can simplify the look of a time card and what motion to do with it.
>>332690718
Also,you should use std::find to determine if a string is inside the array, instead of you know going through the whole thing.
>>332690476
Sorry anon, I don't consider myself to be "competent" as an artist, you'd be shocked if you learned how long those five took me
>>332691450
Currently using FL Studio.
>>332690251
How do you do your lines?
What engine would best help me get this aesthetic?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Q97dXNSos
>inb4 GBA
Do I go with turn based combat, or jump on the Soul-like bandwagon?
>>332691801
If you want to use an engine, game maker is the best for pixel 2D.
>>332691684
Aah well, that's fine. Thanks anyway! Your shit's still great btw
>>332690942
>>332691618
Thanks, std::find hasn't been covered yet and I was going on a pirated ebook until now so looking up addenda was a fucking pain.
>>332690942
If the list can't be greater than 256 then it doesn't matter.
>>332691746
I just used the binary tool in SAI
>>332691985
Thanks m80
>>332682096
I'm playing other games to get ideas I swear on me mum!
>>332691724
do u need help with music?
I just need to learn programming myself or find a better friend.
>Start making new game
>I already make graphics so he can start right away
>He Codes for two days, movement and everything looking good
>Told me he's done since Xbone won't accept our games
>Says he won't do it if there isn't going to be money coming out of it
>Won't consider steam because getting greenlit costs money
This isn't the first time this has happened. He always makes me make appropriate graphics and write all of the game logic and he quits. Along with graphicsI'm a legit 'ideas guy' who has to write out every npc, stat logic, and game story.
I just want somebody passionate about gaym making, who's willing to have fun and not quit immediately./rantSorry.
>>332692336
Yeah, but I'd rather learn on my own. The only thing I would actually want from someone is to point out any royal fuckups I make.
>Have a great title for your game
>It's already taken by some other unpopular game
what's her name /v/?
>>332692832
Go for option 1, relying on people is never a certainty. Especially with how your bud acts.
I went through the exact same thing with a dev buddy of mine years ago (i made all models/sound/art). 1-man band that shit.
>>332682096
>spoiler
You know damn well I am OP. Fuck progress.
>>332693024
>think of a title for your game
>gametitle.com isnt taken
>mfw
>>332683706
GM, I take it?
Look up Shaun Spalding's platformer tutorials on youtube. He has a pretty good system and its pretty easy to follow.
But its also actual GML code, not DnD.
>>332690941
Music 101 for beginners
>I want epic/powerful tone
vi - IV - V
e.g : Cm - AMaj - BMaj
>I want normal/happy/walking around music
I - V - VI - IV
e.g: CMaj - G Maj- AMaj - FMaj
>I want music that can be funky when played fast but with emotion when slow
I - VI7 - II7 - V
e.g: Cmaj - A7 - D7 - G
Now just look up how to convert thos progressions into actual chorde and you're good to go
>>332693221
no one goes to gametitle.com anymore
>>332689780
>that shit ide
>using namespace std
>that shitty and inconsistent style
how is your first semester of college going?
>>332693425
I don't understand what any of that means, but some quick googling and whatnot can fix that. Thanks.
Best way to learn C++ for use in UE4? Serious question.
I would use blueprints but I don't know if it will slow my shit up.
>>332690251
I hope the game is a comedy, because these characters in a serious setting would be silly.
>made a game engine , that is quite meh and needs work but you can make a game out of it
>cant do art for shit, no game ideas
WHAT IS THE FUCKING POINT
>>332693808
I know it can seem daunting at first, but once you understand this stuff making music becomes so much easier and more fun.
Basically, your song can be in a "key", which just means in which scale the song is. Take for example C Major (as seen in photo.). Each note in the scale is represented by a roman numeral. Lasrge number means major and small number means minor.
So if your song is in the key of C, and you want to do the progression vi - IV - V like i mentioned earlier, you would do Am- Fmaj, Gmaj.
>>332694928
>>332693808
Of course I forgot to link the damn photo
>>332694768
What kind of engine is it?
it's going just fine onii-chan
>>332694928
Should you play only the notes involved in the chord, or anything that's harmonious with them?
>>332695008
3D one , uses opengl for rendering , bullet physics.
>>332695096
For the chord part, when your starting out yes, try to just play the chord (so C maj would be C + E + G), but for the melody you can play anything in the scale and it SHOULD sound good (I say should because sometimes what you play wont be good, not because the notes don't fit but just because. Thats the hard part in making music)
>>332693983
Well it's not a "comedy" but it's not trying to be super serious or anything. I had paper mario in mind while coming up with the idea
>>332682096
I finally played Superhot yesterday and its the most innovative shooter I've played in years.
But really it was a very interesting experience. Story is about 2-3hrs long and should be played through in one sitting.
>>332695684
yea i actually thought of Paper Mario when i saw the designs. godspeed, my friend.
do you have a electronic entertainment proposal yet /v/?
>>332693773
What's wrong with Code::Blocks? And yeah the book recommended using namespace std until explicitly stated otherwise. I know using std:: is superior because of conflicts but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
>inb4 install Gentoo
>implying I could go to college
>>332693425
I usually just hit keys until something sounds right...
>>332693425
>took some courses in college
>know all this shit
>still can't make good music
>mfw
I've told myself I've abandoned my dreams of being a music composer, but I can't lie to my heart. The embers are still there...
>>332695715
I like SuperHot but I think the story completely ruins it.
In fact, I think storyfags are pretty much ruining the entire industry. Who gives a fuck about the story if the gameplay and music are good? If they removed SuperHot's story mode and instead worked on more levels and maybe a level builder, it would be much MUCH better.
I did it! Followed shaun Spalding tutorial for this.
Now, should i do this movement with actual code or is it ok if i do it with the codeblocks that GM provides?
>>332693425
i remember in an older thread someone posted a video that explained this. anyone knows the one?
>>332697009
Then stop fishing for sympathy and get to work you faggot.
>>332697782
Just learn to use the direct code. There's no point in time which it will limit you or hurt you in a way that drag and drop wouldn't also do.
>>332697782
Best do everything with code if you wanna get anywhere
Does anyone know how to make the edges between vertices curved like in this image? Google isn't helpful.
>>332690772
exercise before working. It can be simple shit like squats or relaxing stretches, it really helps the ideas flow in.
>>332698951
Subdivision modifier
>>332698951
It's probably subdivision modelling. One way to display it is to use these approximation curves instead of millions of actual triangles.
Mostly finished implementing the ice attacks. Just have to modify them so they feel good and then fix up the ice block and the "sandbag" enemy code before I work on the boss AI again.I'm getting really lazy with my rectangles.
>>332695552
Are there any wind effects?
Is it viable to draw in a piece of paper, scann it and then edit the digital image? Or is there an easier way?
>>332698973
This. Something related to blood or adrenaline idk
>>332699309
What engine, and what is your ultimate plan for a visual style?
>>332699493
That's certainly possible, but you could also fork up some money and get a Wacom with photoshop
>>332700034
Gamemaker. As for style I'm not entirely sure to be honest. I don't even know what I want my characters to look like except for some vague idea I have in my head. I figure when I start learning how to draw I will get some ideashopefully.
>>332700125
Sounds interesting. A friend of mine has one of those. But what's the difference?
>>332692881
If you want legit criticism or any production tips, you can add me on Steam. I'll post my steam id if you're interested.
>>332700942
post
>>332695715
>that pic
>>332700942
Fuck it, I have nothing to lose. Post away.
Still making afternoon sprites while I bide my time for vacations.
>>332684804
That kind of looks like the Scribblenauts guy.
how does one make a game soundtrack without any actual instruments (i. e. using only a computer and some software)? And what software would be good?
>>332702650
I've gotten finn from adventure time as well
>>332702765
Just go get yourself a copy of FL Studio, fruity edition for $99. Or, if you don't want to burn a shitload of time making music when you could be writing games instead, use free game music (Google for it) or hire somebody cheap instead.
>>332702765
LMMS and soundfonts, bruv.
>>332700629
The Wacom will just let you make cleaner lines and art online, so you don't have to deal with scanning. Plus everything you draw, in theory, can be a vector automatically.
If you were going to scan to import, you would most likely trace in photoshop anyway, so this just saves a step
>>332682096
>You're not playing OTHER video games, are you?
i only play other video games anymore for inspiration
>>332703348
$99 is completely out of my reach right now. Hiring someone is a nice idea, but I have no way to pay anyone, and my friends are busy with their lives. Thanks for advice though!
>>332703570
LMMS seems quite interesting. Thanks!
>>332702501
Oh are u working on a personal project or just making sprites for fun?
>>332704312
Personal projectthat is also very fun.
>>332704287
>I have no way to pay anyone
That's what Kickstarter is for.
>>332703570
how is it compared to FL Studio 12?
Right now I'm debating whether the game should have pixelart or full 2d hq graphics.
>>332682096
>lumberyard
the ouya of game engines
>>332704564
I wouldn't know, never used FL. I know you can open FL project files with it, so... i'm guessing at the very least it supports everything that FL does?
This thread needs moar progress.
>>332688493
>>332704857
I have a feeling that if you ever release this, by that time you'll be so tired of that blackness you'll change the whole color scheme to something more conventional.
Main characters. Going clockwise:
>Jester
>Burubi
>Meander
>Etoile
>>332704991
deepest lore!
>>332704949
Kek. Ive thought that myself quite a few times.
I'm going to try to counter the black with the sandy area (which will be much shinier/brighter, this webm was just a start) and slowly introduce light in different ways in a few other areas. I'm hoping that it will make it more bearable, as I'm kind of getting tired of the black after a few hundred hours now.
>>332682096
>tfw I am
mostly fighting games, but trackmania canyon is eating my time too (it's worse because I'm making tracks there instead of working on things for my game, blah)
>>332697782
you can just use code
every single code block maps 1:1 with a function anyway
>>332704949
>tfw read this as
>by that time you'll be so tired of that blackness you'll change yourself to something more conventional.
>mfw i had a game basically ready and done on my old computer aside from final graphics
>when i switched computers it somehow got lost
I mean, it's SOMEWHERE in one of the many backup discs and dvds but i'll be damned if i can find it.
maybe instead of working on a game i should make a software that lets you find a single file inside hundreds of external media.
