Game Maker Archive News #3

Posted by koldmonster1 on Feb. 12, 2010, 1:06 p.m.

It's been 2 weeks since I post this blog. But it's time to start with examples for beginners and intermediate GM users. We've got 2 Game Maker examples to showcase. One is for the sine/cosine, and the other is the realtime snake movement.

You, too, should consider converting Game Maker 4 examples to at least Game Maker versions 5, 6, 7 and/or 8.


Sine/Cosine Sprite Movement

This example shows the starship in circles. Good for beginners.

Keys

  • Left/Right keys: Move cosine value.

  • Up/Down keys: Move sine value.

  • Escape: Exits the game.

    Download this example here.


    Real-time Snake Movement (16x16 Grid-based)

    While I developing "Bugs & Insects" for Game Maker 4.2, I decided to make a snake movement after completing "Super Snake Biter". This is a real-time based snake movement before I make another snake game from Game 6. Intermediate GM users should recommend this one!

    Keys

  • Arrow keys: Move snake

    Note: Try holding the keys down for better snake game-play and movement.

    Download this example here.


    You don't have to give credit to these 2 examples if you want, but it would be nice. My Super Mario Bros. Plus 2005 progress is still growing well. I got almost all the graphics done, and I still need to make my demo recordings for some screenshots. We'll discuss about it the next time. Plus, when I make new examples part of my Game 6 archives, we'll post them when it's available. My new website for games, music, and arts is coming soon! Let's hope there will be any GM and any other content available. Later!
  • Comments

    Kaz 14 years, 9 months ago

    Quote:
    You should go to the YoYoGames and YoYoGames Wiki websites to look for the conversion program.
    Assuming people will actually do work to try a 5 year old file type is ridiculous.

    @Rez:

    I really hope you post that in every one of his blogs XD

    Quote:
    LOL. Converting to Game Maker versions 5-8 is believing. I doubt that from Kaz.
    I'm going to deduce what I can about that sentence and say this: Don't use GM5.

    koldmonster1 14 years, 9 months ago

    Maybe someone else should look for it. Maybe the Internet Archive (which is www.archive.org) might have some older GM content when you search "www.gamemaker.nl" on the WayBack Machine… That is the most common for now.

    Kaz 14 years, 9 months ago

    But nobody uses old GM files. There is no point to unless you have an extremely old computer. Most people use 7 still, some use 6, and those who wanted to upgrade use 8.

    koldmonster1 14 years, 9 months ago

    OK. But I got Game Maker versions 4-7 on my system. They run better with Windows XP. I'm assuming that anyone got a newer version of Game Maker. So, I got projects to finish!

    Kaz 14 years, 9 months ago

    Quote:
    OK. But I got Game Maker versions 4-7 on my system.
    Ok, then make all your files with GM7. This problem won't happen anymore.

    koldmonster1 14 years, 9 months ago

    LOL. Oh, geez…

    Ferret 14 years, 9 months ago

    Rez's comments always say exactly the right thing for these blogs

    koldmonster1 14 years, 9 months ago

    That's good![:)] Hope you make your own, for sure!

    Castypher 14 years, 9 months ago

    The lack of sense is going to make my head explode.

    Also…

    v Rofl.

    Ferret 14 years, 9 months ago

    WHAT?