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    Windows Typr - How fast can you type? - Development Complete

    [Demo] All the information on this page, including price, in-game screenshots etc. represents the state of the game at the current time which is Demo, they will be updated over time as the game evolves from a small prototype to a fully fledged game. Please note that this is the first devlog in...
  2. Pfap

    What is your favorite childhood entertainment source...

    We have advanced into the future far enough that I can't simply say "show". I feel that this is relative to the GMC as a whole, because what we do with the past and present determines where the future will go. What do you want the future... or more extremely your children to play?
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    Portfolio - Programming Programmer looking for paid work

    Hello, everyone. I'm just starting out as a freelancer, but I've worked on several solo projects. I have 4+ years of experience with GameMaker, I've worked on many different genres including platformers, top-down shooters, rpg's and puzzle games. I have experience in both Game Maker Studio and...
    • Psychoneiric Studios
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    Audio Musical Sound Effects in the Super Mario Series | Game Audio Lookout

    Hey, I just finished a new episode of "Game Audio Lookout"! This time it's about musical sound effects in the Super Mario series. Here's the link to the video on YouTube: -- Musical Sound Effects in the Super Mario Series | Game Audio Lookout We’ll have a deeper look at musical sound effects...
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    Game Mechanics P2P Rollback Netcode?

    (If you already know what GGPO and P2P Rollback Netcode are, skip to the last paragraph.) I'm currently in the process of creating a fighting game and have a few questions to see if GMS2 is a good fit for this project. In fighting games, having low latency online is crucial to whether or not a...
  6. J

    Need Help with puzzle design

    The basic mechanic is that when the player crosses a tile, the tile turns into a wall, meaning they can't go back to the last tile. So in each room, the goal is for the player to go from the door they entered in, to the next door. I've having a hard time designing levels, because whenever I plan...
  7. R

    Need Help: Game Dev Grind

    I love game making, I love the game I'm working on. Coding is fun, problem solving, figuring things out. But I'm at a point where most coding is set. Need to code more, but only after implementing more characters and sprites. Where in lies my problem. I took a break as I do sometimes. This...
  8. K

    I cant come up with game ideas. Help.

    I've been really hoping to start a new project for a couple weeks now, but I just can"t decide what game I'd like to make. I wanted to make a roguelike or an RPG, or an RTS, and my mind just can't come up with any ideas. \ could someone please give me some advice on how to brainstorm ideas...
  9. K

    How should you create new classes?

    Say you're creating a game with many different classes. What would you do to make the classes unique and fun to play? I'm kinda struggling with this, figured I would ask some people.
  10. The-any-Key

    Game design ebooks from Humble Bundle

    Just wanted to give some tips on some game design ebooks that you can get from Humble Bundle at the moment...
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    This a good game idea (The School - or something better)

    Hello, I'm making a game that I hope can get popular or sorta popular. So far my friends and family think the story is great and love it! But I want better advice. My game is called Project T.E.S.T. You, (Zack), and your two friends, Zeek and Zoey, go to TECC labs to do a prank in Mr.Neal's...
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    Portfolio - Programming GML Programming Services

    I have 5 years of experience working with GameMaker Studio. You can find a few tutorials written by myself in the community, as well as a number of game assets on the GameMaker Marketplace. Due to some time limitations, I am restricted to taking on smaller projects at this time. Feel free to...
    • Jordan Robinson
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    Team Request Needed pixel-artist for free

    Hello, I am making a platform game in 2D. I am very bad in game design so I would need someone who could do this for me. I can't pay you for your work but I can do advertisement if you want. I need backgrounds and sprites (often in 64x64). I have to finish my game before 2018 so I would like...
    • ShikimoNoO
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    • Forum: Collaboration
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    Looking for Help (or suggestions)

    I'm a VFX/CG artist with 10+ years of experience and an avid gamer. I've been kicking around some ideas for a game for a while now. The most basic of concepts for the game is the it would be an isometric survival exploration based game with crafting and such. I know that doesn't sound all...
  15. J

    Game Design - Layer Struggle

    Hi, I'm creating a RPG game and I'm having this layer problem that you can see in the screenshots in the attachments, or push these links: https://prnt.sc/gkea4w https://prnt.sc/gkec11 I want the character to go behind the tree when he's above a certain point, and go in front of the tree when...
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    Scaling Up - Which Method Do You Prefer?

    I’m looking for some opinions on preferences regarding how to handle ‘scaling up’ a game to give it an old-school look. Essentially, there are two ways to handle this. You can either: A) Draw your sprites 1:1, then ‘scale up’ the game to a higher resolution (keeping the desired ratio, say...
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    Team Request Game Designer for RPG

    Hello! My name is Sajid and I am working on an Isometric Turn Based Tactics RPG called SIDON. I am the main programmer and writer. I'm interested in having another game designer on my team to help me design RPG mechanics and systems which I will then implement. I understand the theoretical and...
    • sajidsarker
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    Streaming 2 Hour Game Design Challenge

    Hey guys! Today I am starting a weekly 2 hour game design challenge where I attempt to create a full game in 2 hours on stream! This week I will be trying to create a tower defense game! The stream will be at 8pm Central -05:00 GMT tonight! Come hangout if youd like! GMS2...
    • gloomytoad
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    Windows My new game called Bucket List!

    I just posted a game to itchio about helping a guy complete his bucket list, but everything keeps going wrong for him! Features include: 4 challenging levels (More to come!) Cool retro graphics (I totally wasn't lazy when I made them) 3 original music tracks Crazy action sequences Did I...
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    (SOLVED)Can't get my enemy to face the player

    So I have a line of sight set up for my enemy but I want my enemy to face my player once it's seen him but for some reason I can't get it to work, I swear the codes right too? Here's the code: //Line of sight/Face the player if(Have_Line_Of_Sight_To(obj_player)) &&...
    • Den
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Programming
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