IAP In Beta + Game Jam + Halloween Sale
[h2]Easily Create Add-Ons[/h2]
One of our most-requested features is the ability to monetize your projects through In-App Purchases/DLC, which is officially in beta for our Patreons! We've listened, and we've been working hard to get this feature implemented! Game developers can use it to monetize their projects, while offering extra resources or special items to players. Players could receive unique character skins, extra lives, money, extra gameplay turns, weapons, and more! Currently we are only able to support Android and Steam versions, once iOS has been implemented the feature will be available to the public.
[h2]Patreon Highlights - First Access and Webinars[/h2]
If you would like to have first access to the newest materials about 001 Game Creator, then you should join our Patreon community. This community gets first access to the newest videos, recipes and beta versions before we release it to the public. Once we reach $1000/Month of support on Patreon, we will start hosting webinars! Click here to join this wonderful group: https://www.patreon.com/SoftWeir
[h2]Part 5 of the Tutorial Series Release[/h2]
Self-learn by watching how to use 001 Game Creator in our revamped tutorial series! This series covers the basics of using the engine, and we're thrilled to have released Part 5 to the public! This fifth section covers Non-Playable Characters (NPCs) and Quests. This video demonstrates and explains how an NPC can be created from scratch. Once the NPC is on the map, we used Triggers to setup the player's first interaction with the NPC before delving further into the Script Editor when we look at a simple quest. While looking at this script design, we also explain Branch Conditions and Variables before sharing a cool tip about the Script Debugger.
If you want to watch the series from the very beginning, you can check them out as well as other videos on our YouTube channel. We also have a dedicated video playlist that includes tutorials made by the community. Make sure to subscribe because we'll be adding more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/001GameCreator/featured
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[h2]More 001 Game Recipes[/h2]
Besides sending out video tutorials, the public has recently received the 8th and 9th 001 Game Recipes. These game recipes are setup to be simple tutorials with easy-to-follow instructions as Steam guides. The 8th recipe covers how to import a custom character/sprite, and the 9th recipe explains how to import a background image.
To recap, the other game recipes have covered how to implement a sprint mechanic, a main menu, enemy defeated progression gates, and more! Be sure to check out all our game recipes to improve your games in various ways here: https://001gamecreator.com/game-recipes/
[h2]Overload of Changes on the Wiki Documentation[/h2]
We've added more scripting assistance through our text and video tutorials, and now, we made an overhaul of changes to our Wiki Documentation. Now, you have tips on how to include color codes for constant boxes, beneficial details on utilizing non 32x32 tiles, updated tons of missing information and more! Be sure to utilize the wiki anytime you need a reference of what a feature does: https://001gamecreator.com/wiki/
[h2]Newly-Formatted 001 E-Newsletter Release! [/h2]
On October 8th, our first electronic newsletter was released to our fellow subscribers. Similar to our Steam announcements, it has been setup for followers to get the latest details on the updates, sales, and promotional events about 001 Game Creator and other projects related to the main engine or its DLCs. To keep in the loop (possibly snagging some exclusives in the process...) be sure to join our newsletter here: https://001gamecreator.com/newsletter/
[h2]Spooktacular Gam Jam + Twitch Live Stream![/h2]
With Covid Delta playing a trick on the world collectively, let’s spread some treats this Halloween to brighten people’s days or haunt their dreams! Until October 28th, SoftWeir Inc. will be holding a spooktacular horror jam with cash prizes! https://001gamecreator.com/spooktacular-game-jam/
Last year and probably this year, trick or treating hasn’t been a very safe option for everyone. To prevent folks (especially kids) from missing out on the experience, we will be providing a digital ‘trick or treat’ experience that anyone can participate! On Halloween night (October 31st), we will be streaming from 5 PM to 7 PM EDT. Meanwhile, viewers will be able to play a random entry as a Halloween treat. All entries will become available to play for free after the event! https://www.twitch.tv/001gamecreator
[h2]Halloween Steam Sale[/h2]
Fill your Steam cart up with goodies from 001 Game Creator this Halloween season! Starting today, our Halloween Steam sales event begins, with discounts on 001 Game Creator and its DLCs. Right now, you can get 60% off the main engine, and up to 30% off on the DLCs through Steam. This Steam sales event ends November 1st, so make sure to grab them way before Halloween!
[h2]An Autumn Amazon Sale on Books for 001 Game Creator[/h2]
Finally, seize our educational books during the Amazon sale as well! The first book (001 Basics) will explain how to use the engine and its primary functions, and the second book will focus on everything you need to know about resources. Knowing these two essential categories will help new developers to get started in creating their first project. Electronic book owners will also receive a downloadable and printable copy of the workbooks as well! Therefore, you can maximize your self-learning experience by taking notes or doing some exercises in the workbooks! This Amazon sale ends on October 20th. Please note that the promotional price may not be available in all regions. If you are within the region, the reduced price will be $17.99 instead of original $24.99.
001 Basics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3642K5
001 Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7X6XRG
[h2]Highlights from Previous Updates[/h2]
Make sure you're up to date (v2021.008.000) if you want access to the coolest changes and hottest fixes. The new features that were added include folks using: the Render Priority Option for Actors; List Option in custom events and network messages; and the maximum and minimum speed as well as opacity for the clouds and rain. Hot fixes include using equipment when actors are submerged, improper valid saves, irregular AI pathfinding movements and irregular shaped actors (vehicles, airplanes) moving between map boundary connections.