001 Game Creator News

[h2]Winter Sale[/h2]

Bundle-up with excitement because the Steam Winter Sale is finally here! Get 75% off on 001 Game Creator and up to 35% on its DLCs! This promotional event will soon end before January 5th, so make sure to grab these great gifts!

[h2]E-Book Sale[/h2]

You can also add our Amazon E-books about 001 Game Creator to your bundle too! Right now, get 35% off on these amazing E-books during the Winter sales event, which ends December 28th. Please note that the promotional price may not be available in all regions. Please click the links below:

Basics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3642K5
001 Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7X6XRG



[h2]New Version Coming Soon![/h2]

Be sure to keep an eye out in the early new year for the next version of 001 Game Creator! It will come with new features, bug fixes and some serious performance improvements!

In this upcoming version, you can find various new options to boost your games performance, such as restricting how often actors and fields update. There's also an extraordinary length of bug fixes and improvements, ranging from game saving issues, to pesky bugs with actor teams! You can also find that certain functionalities of the game debugger have been improved, such as the ability to view the slowest running interface to help nail down those performance issues in your projects.

One of the newest long-anticipated feature, In-App Purchases, will be excluded from this release as it isn't ready for all game platforms yet. If you want to snag a sneak-peak of this feature-in-progress before everyone else, help support us on Patreon for access to beta versions of the software: https://www.patreon.com/softweir

https://store.steampowered.com/app/347400/001_Game_Creator/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1450840/001_Game_Creator__Sound_Effects_Pack_Volume_1/?curator_clanid=9370680
https://store.steampowered.com/app/977250/001_Game_Creator__Enhanced_RPG_TurnBased_Battles/?curator_clanid=9370680
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042950/001_Game_Creator__Visual_Novel_Kit/?curator_clanid=9370680
https://store.steampowered.com/app/564681/001_Game_Creator__3D_FPS__Survival_Horror_Kit/?curator_clanid=9370680

[h2]Happy Thanksgiving! [/h2]

Thank you for the continued support throughout the years! We've enjoyed seeing the shared screenshots, new guides, team collaborations, and the assistance in the support threads. We can't wait to see more of your amazing projects, and we're also very thankful for the members who've recently participated in our Game Jam and joined our first live stream this Halloween!

We hope everyone has tons of delicious food, and shares plenty of laughs tomorrow!
If you don't have any plans for thanksgiving this year, why not come swing by our discord and chat about game development? You can join by clicking the link here: https://discord.gg/4sTJVV5

[h2]Part 6 of the Tutorial Series Release[/h2]

Our latest video tutorial series covering the Basics of using 001 Game Creator, has finally concluded with the sixth video, and it is now available to the public! In this segment, viewers will learn more about how to use Players, Controls and Inputs. By the end of the video, you will know how to make two new controls that enable the user to save without going into the pause menu, by using new scripts that haven't been used in the previous videos.
Check it out here:

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Because this is the final episode of the Basics of using 001 Game Creator, we'll soon launch a new video tutorial series that covers Resources. If you want to get access to the newest series first, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SoftWeir

[h2]2021 Game Jam Winners[/h2]

This Halloween was memorable for us because we were able to connect with the community members briefly for a couple hours in our first live stream on Twitch. During the stream, we played your submissions to the Spooktacular Game Jam. From being chased away by a killer to being locked inside of a home, these spooky game entries were super creative, and they were built within 001 Game Creator. Although they were all great games, we needed to select the winners amongst them. Here are our winners:

1st Place: "Safe At Home" by FilthyDrawings - $250
2nd Place: "Somni and the Weeping Willow" by Elric Murphy - $100
3rd Place: "Helloween Story" by IndEE! - $50
Click here to play the submissions: https://001gamecreator.com/games/halloween-2021/

Congratulations winners and thank you participants! We're looking forward to seeing more game developers enter their exciting projects in the next Game Jam in the near future! If you have missed the live stream, we've uploaded the recording on Youtube.
Click here to watch it:

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Want to join our next game jam or participate in future live streams?
Be sure to follow our various social media outlets to keep connected: https://001gamecreator.com/social/

[h2]Patreon Highlights - New Beta Version Release[/h2]

Right now, our Patreon community has first access to the newest Beta version of 001 Game Creator, and it has a huge amount of performance improvements, bug fixes and more! As a reminder, the latest beta also includes In-App Purchases for Android and Steam DLCs, along with several awesome changes! Besides getting first access to the newest Beta version, members also have first access to the newest videos, game 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, so come help us out here: https://www.patreon.com/SoftWeir

[h2]Autumn Sale/Black Friday Sale[/h2]

If you want a shot at getting first place in our Game Jams, you will first need to have 001 Game Creator and create some fascinating projects! Take that first step by getting the main engine and its DLCs during the Autumn/Black Friday Sale event. Right now, the main engine is currently 60% off, and the DLCs are up to 30% off. This cool event ends December 1st.

[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.

[h2]Spooktacular Game Jam[/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/

[h2]Halloween Live Stream[/h2]
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 hosting our first live stream 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

Stay cool because we just released the third new update this year for 001 Game Creator, with new changes and performance improvements! We hope that you enjoy this new version (2021.008.000) and checkout the highlighted features that are mentioned below before this hot summer ends.

[h2]Irregular Shaped Actors (like Vehicles, Airplanes, etc.)[/h2]
Folks who are using irregular shaped actors (like vehicles, airplanes, etc.) in their projects will enjoy this new update! We've fixed the edge case issues with irregular shaped actors moving between map boundary connections, and we've even fixed the AI pathfinding issues too.

[h2]Improper Valid Saves & d8vb.dll Isn't Registered[/h2]
We have also fixed sprite and item templates not saving properly as well as fixing some incorrect template associations for body sprites in the MMORPG template. Besides making template changes, we also clarified for users that a restart must be performed if dx8vb.dll isn't registered properly for built games.

[h2]Submerged Actors Using Equipment[/h2]
What if an equipment cannot be properly used underwater? Some users noticed that they could not use any equipment when their actors are submerged underwater. We've resolved this issue, but users can create scripts if they don't want submerged actors to use any equipment.

[h2]Highlights from Previous Updates[/h2]
We have been releasing new updates this year, and there were some cool stuff, so make sure you have the newest version! You should see 2021.008.000. If not, then you might not be able to see these cool changes. Folks can now use 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. Mobile users will no longer deal with the inaccurate Android touches from certain manufacturers (OnePlus, LG and Redmi). We also fixed the conversions of text to any numbers that were stored in variables because it greatly impacted the stored numbers in variables on Android, iOS and HTML5. Other hot fixes include the log messages that were not disappearing over time after executing custom events within the map/interface editors; and some crashes that focuses on the player or party.

As always, we appreciate the continued support and feedback that we receive from both the community and our Patreons. You can view the full list of changes for the newest update and the previous ones from the changelog: https://001gamecreator.com/changes/

[h2]Part 4 of the Tutorial Series Release[/h2]
Learn more about 001 Game Creator by watching our revamped tutorial series! This series covers the basics of using the engine, and we're happy to have released Part 4 to the public! This fourth section covers Scripting, Timers, and Zones. While the video explains these three topics, viewers will also learn more about using the Script Editor and triggers by the steps show We also cover how you can place zones and timers on the map!

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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

[h2]More Game Recipes[/h2]
We are still releasing more 001 Game Recipes as Steam guides to the public and Patreon community. Right now, the newest recipe covers how to create a custom cursor. You can try this recipe out as well as the past recipes: how to create a progression gate by ensuring the player defeats all enemies before leaving the area; how to create a Sprint using Stamina; and how to make a title screen/menu within 001 Game Creator. You can always look back at theses published recipes and other guides by visiting the guide section on Steam.

Click here for more details: https://001gamecreator.com/game-recipes/

[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 on Patreon, we will start hosting webinars! Click here to join this wonderful group: https://www.patreon.com/SoftWeir


[h2]Back-To-School Amazon Sale on E-Books for 001 Game Creator[/h2]
Besides getting the latest update, take this opportunity to grab our E-books during the Amazon sale as well! The first book (001 Basics) will explain how to basically use the engine and its primary functions, and the second book will focus on resources. Knowing these two essential categories will help new developers to get started in creating their first project. E-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 begins on August 4th and ends on August 10th. 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.

Please click the links below:
001 Basics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3642K5
001 Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7X6XRG

[h2]Back-To-School Steam Sales Event[/h2]
Rock your semester by being the coolest kid who can build video games in 001 Game Creator! Get a headstart on gathering your supplies during the Back-to-School sales event! Right now, get 60% off the main engine and up to 30% off on the downloadable contents (DLCs) through Steam.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/347400/001_Game_Creator/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1450840/001_Game_Creator__Sound_Effects_Pack_Volume_1/?curator_clanid=9370680
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