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Humble "GameMaking" bundle now available

konmankonman
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On Humble Bundle.

Apparently there is $1,985 worth of game making software available for as little as $12.

Thanked by 2pieter BenJets

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  • ZaphireZaphire
    Ye unfortunately it doesn't look so useful in my personal opinion but there are a few things that I liked there such as Spriter Pro and Sprite Lamp.

    I think this is more for those that like using RPG Maker etc.
  • konmankonman
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    @Zaphire

    I think it would be remiss, as a game developer, to not consider the value of this bundle for that price, hence me mentioning it here (again). Don't write it off as only being useful to the RPG Maker crowd ;)

    You can find the gamespot review and gameskinny reviews for more info.

    I am definitely grabbing this offer for $12...
  • KamikazeHamsterKamikazeHamster
    I bought the bundle too. I am also downloadeding Unity. The bundle has AGFPRO v3.0 which allows you to "easily" build models which can be exported to Unity.

    I personally have got a 2D platformer in mind. I would love to build some 3D levels, then apply perspective a la Fez.

    Full disclosure: I'm a developer, but haven't built any games. I realise I need to take baby steps. Going to see how the RPG Game Maker assets can help fast track that, maybe just play with RPGGM first and get a feel for it. Any advice for a beginner would be appreciated. Would love some suggestions for Unity vids I should watch?
  • KamikazeHamsterKamikazeHamster
    So I started reading a book I found online, but it was aimed at Unity 4.6. Then I decided that maybe some videos would be better. Turns out that the Unity tutorial videos are pretty great. Here's their 2D roguelike tutorial.
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  • GoraanGoraan
    Humble seems to have added PlayCanvas, which is an exceptional web-centric game engine. Cloud hosted and driven by a combination of Javascript, HTML5 and OpenGL its a far-cry from the old days of making games for Newgrounds with actionscript and wishful thinking.
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  • KamikazeHamsterKamikazeHamster
    Goraan said:
    Humble seems to have added PlayCanvas...
    I tried to redeem the Steam key this morning and it failed! Sent a message to their support team. I'll hopefully get a chance to play with it soon.

  • KamikazeHamsterKamikazeHamster
    I'm a chopstick. It's the key for the PlayCanvas site! I was expecting a tool I can download.
  • BenJetsBenJets
    Thanks so much for sharing @konman - I felt this was worth grabbing just for RPG Maker Ace. Excited to play around with the rest of the tools I got with the rest of the bundle too!
  • BoysanoBoysano
    Our local @pietorator art assets is also part of the bundle. So its support for us also and shows it is doable even as just an artist to be part of humble bundle
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  • konmankonman
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    @Benjets I am loving all the cool utilities and art for just $12. To me Sprite Lamp is simply amazing. I am a huge 2D game fan and it allows for awesome lighting effects using Diff/Normal/AO mapping on sprites using shaders.

    I am finding it so distracting to have all these cool art assets available to be honest. Rather than focusing on building core game-play mechanics using primitive squares and triangles right now... I just want to plug 'em into my latest prototype from the get go and am spending too much time listening to that sea of MP3's and scrutinizing sprite-sheets and backdrops and considering doing work best done at a later stage in development by someone better at it AKA artist. Not a good thing... but a good thing inspiration-wise. Heh

    I have had RPG Maker (Ace?) for ages, but find it too restrictive in game-type and style possibilities. I am loving the speed and power of Unity too much.

    So I agree with @Zaphire here. One has to be aware about the licensing. Some of the better ones restrict you to use the assets only in the RPG Maker engine. Read the license file for each asset to avoid disappointment later.

    Personally I will prolly use these assets for prototyping purposes only, but on a unique game I would prefer unique assets and looking toward local artists to create a consistent art style, if I am ever lucky/good enough to get to that point.

    Edit: @boysano i can't seem to find @pieterator on MGSA, is it @pieter you are referring to? If so which assets did he make in this Humble offering? :) So cool.

    Cheers,
    K
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  • BoysanoBoysano
    Pieter visser yes here is original product https://www.gamedevmarket.net/asset/shoot-em-up-enemy-sprite-pack-1577/
    Thanked by 2konman pieter
  • pieterpieter
    Hey @konman,

    You were right, it's pieter, pieterator is my handle everywhere else on the internet :D Thanks for the support, you rock!
    Thanked by 1konman
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