Platform Builder News

Hey everyone,

I had to revert Platform Builder down one patch number from 10.4.5 to 10.4.4. The reason is that 10.4.5 was compiled with the latest version of Game Maker Studio, and I hadn't realized that the latest update changed how assets are stored in memory. This creates many fatal issues in 10.4.5, and I will need some time to update the code and re-stabilize Platform Builder.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!
TingThing

Platform Builder 10.4.3 Patch notes:
-Fixed: Moving multiple custom block at once will cause them to become the same kind even if they are different.
-Fixed: Slippery function for custom block does not work properly for blocks with a sprite size larger or smaller than 32x32.
-Fixed: Export to EXE fails for games with -1 in their course files.
-Fixed: There are some problems saving games and variables with EXE packages.
-Fixed: Editing a message block's message doesn't give a message at the top.
-Fixed: "npc face right" command causes the NPC to face left.
-Fixed: In the advanced lighting settings, when subtracting a dark color, some tiles will become very dark.

Hi everyone,

Platform Builder started as a simple "game-making game." But as I have continued to develop Platform Builder, so many new features have been added that it's starting to feel more like software. Users can now use a simple form of code (the command prompt), and those with the DLC can import their assets and export their games to .exe files.

Although the easy controls, colorful user interface, and casual nature of Platform Builder still have a "game" feel to it. That's not going away. However, Platform Builder's capabilities have, in my mind, pushed it to the level of software. Because of this, I contacted Steam and asked them to switch us over. They approved, and the changes are in effect immediately.

Ultimately my hope is that those who are looking to create their own 2D run-and-jump Platformer games will find Platform Builder and recognize its incredible potential!

Thank you to those who have suggested I make the switch. ːsteamthumbsupː

Hello everyone,

It appears that the latest patch disabled Platform Builder Pro for many users. So I have reverted back to the previous version. If you want to keep working with the patch, then it will be available as a public beta. You can access this patch by going to your Steam library, right click on Platform Builder in the library, selecting "Properties," then "Betas," and choosing the public beta. That will install PB 10.4.1 for you.

Sorry for the confusion. Hopefully for everyone I can figure this out soon!

TingThing

Platform Builder 10.2 Updates:

• Lenses have been overhauled and are now simply called "Effects." Some of them appear slightly differently, so please update your games accordingly.
  
• Some effects (lenses) can be stacked to create effect combinations.
  
• Added white noise effect (lens)
  
• Added fog effect (lens)
  
• All effects except edge blur and old movie can now be included with .exe exports.
  
• New commands have been added for all of the effects. The lens commands should no longer be used.
  
• Updated the example file with some adjusted effects.
  
• Added a button in the background selection menu which attempts to switch tiles to match the theme of the background.
  
• Fixed: "Defeat all enemies" Goal will trigger when the last enemy turns into a different enemy.
  
• Fixed: Some custom things in the sandbox games from explore will not load correctly, giving errors.
  
• Fixed: Some sound effects in sound settings of Game Setup, if selected, will give an error once you leave sound settings.
  
• Fixed: Custom projectiles shot from the character fail to destroy custom blocks if they are supposed to do so.