Platform Builder News

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.
  

This update is to fix several bugs:

Fixed: Error when exporting a sandbox level
Fixed: Sandbox levels in explore do not load or revert upload tile sets.
Fixed: Possible Error with obj_transfer_char_stats when entering a level from the overworld.
Fixed: Sandbox levels in the explore section which start with a message will become glitchy.
Fixed: "Instant Complete Course" goes to a blank screen when not using a new level/world ID and spawn ID.

Hey everyone! I am happy to announce that we have launched an official server on Discord for Platform Builder! My hope is that this will be a friendly and warm environment for you guys to connect, build community, share your content, and help each other out. This is your opportunity to be one of the first ones on this channel ːsteamthumbsupː

Here is the invite link: https://discord.gg/j8ZYQhQYhU

This may also be your opportunity to get Platform Builder or Platform Builder Pro! If you boost our server, DM me on Discord and I'll hook you up as a free thank-you gift!

Discord is relatively new to me, (I know, I'm way behind!) so I'm happy to receive any feedback via DM.

Best,
TingThing

Platform Builder 10.1 Updates

• Platform Builder Standard's Features have been adjusted with the new pricing model. Everything except for Importing Assets and Exporting EXEs is now available.
  
• The required backup for launching PB 10 the first time is removed.
  
• Fixed: Player 2 cannot go through gates.
  
• Fixed: When player 2 goes through a door, it fixes Player 1 over the door instead of fixing Player 2 over it.
  
• Fixed: Error when revealing secret/hidden pathways in the overworld with the exe package.
  
• Fixed: Dirt 2 Option for Overworld backgrounds does not display text in the backgrounds menu.
  
• Fixed: Grass 2 Option cannot be selected as an overworld background.
  

Hello everyone,

Over the years, I have spent countless hours developing Platform Builder as a labor of love. A lot has happened with each new upgrade. When I released the first version of Platform Builder, there was no 2-player mode, no sprite designer, no explore section or .exe publishing, no commands or command prompts, no timelines or custom menus or custom sprites.

Things have really changed over the years, and now my business partner and I believe Platform Builder is ready to enter the market as a paid program. If all goes according to plan, Platform Builder Standard will become $14.99 on Friday, September 16th.

If you already have Platform Builder in your Steam library, don't worry. You will continue to have full access to Platform Builder and all the free updates as it has always been for you. In fact, this change will benefit many of you! With Platform Builder becoming a paid program, we want it to feel more like a paid program. After the switch, Platform Builder Standard will allow custom physics and will remove all limits for custom items, enemies, etc. All that will be left for Platform Builder Pro is the ability to import your own game assets and export your games to .exe files. Consequently, Platform Builder Pro has gone down to only $4.99, effective immediately.

We believe this change will be healthy for the future of Platform Builder and increase its image to the public. Even with this new pricing model, we are confident that incoming players will get way more than they pay for. Thank you so much for being a part of this!