Demo Posts and Template Releases
Hey guys, once the TOTGB 5 contest finishes I'm going to be releasing a lot of blog posts exploring what I class as advanced uses for GameSalad. I'm currently competing in the contest and hoping to release a game based on time travel so look out for that.
I haven't seen anyone put up templates and videos on these subjects before so hopefully these will be new and informative for you. They may already be out there but I can't find them
Topics I hope to cover are:
- How to make use of Multitasking and check if the user pressed the Home button while playing your app. You can obviously then Pause the game when they relaunch or any other action you think is appropriate.
- How to create an echo location style game. Basically this would be a black screen and at certain intervals a sonic ping would sent out that would let you see some of the area. While there is no ping you are literally as blind as a bat.
- A way to allow users to draw custom pixel art into your game. This could let them create their own user icon for a save file or make their own actor image for the game.
- I'll also be sharing my creative process that I go through when I come up with an idea for a game. This will involve what I see as the 7 pillars of a game and how I come up with items to fill all of those.
If you can think of any other templates/demos you may want me to cover let me know, I love to share some knowledge. No demo too big or too small - that's a bold statement!
PS - If anybody would be so kind as to share the best way to upload templates that'd be much appreciated. Thanks!
I haven't seen anyone put up templates and videos on these subjects before so hopefully these will be new and informative for you. They may already be out there but I can't find them
Topics I hope to cover are:
- How to make use of Multitasking and check if the user pressed the Home button while playing your app. You can obviously then Pause the game when they relaunch or any other action you think is appropriate.
- How to create an echo location style game. Basically this would be a black screen and at certain intervals a sonic ping would sent out that would let you see some of the area. While there is no ping you are literally as blind as a bat.
- A way to allow users to draw custom pixel art into your game. This could let them create their own user icon for a save file or make their own actor image for the game.
- I'll also be sharing my creative process that I go through when I come up with an idea for a game. This will involve what I see as the 7 pillars of a game and how I come up with items to fill all of those.
If you can think of any other templates/demos you may want me to cover let me know, I love to share some knowledge. No demo too big or too small - that's a bold statement!
PS - If anybody would be so kind as to share the best way to upload templates that'd be much appreciated. Thanks!
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