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Text Base Adventure Game for LD

LD27LD #27 17. Aug 2013 · 15:33 UTC · 5 days before compo start by swipefaststudios · 3

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if we are allowed to make a text based game for the ludum dare?

I am going to be using python with pygame and was wondering if it was okay to use just text in the game.

I will have stuff like inventory and choices and maybe ascii graphics and sounds, but I just wanted to make sure that it was okay!

Thanks!

SFS

Comments

lapogo

17. Aug 2013 · 15:42 UTC

Yeah dude! You can make a board game if you want to! you just have to make a game. Have fun,can’t wait to see your game!

17. Aug 2013 · 20:33 UTC

I’d be strongly surprised when I’d see real life footages about a board game. 😀

joekinglake

17. Aug 2013 · 15:48 UTC

Make whatever you like :-)

As long as you have fun!

17. Aug 2013 · 16:50 UTC

The type doesn’t matter, as long as it’s a game! 😀

what programming language should I learn to code 2D or 3D games? (experienced programmer)

LD27LD #27 25. Aug 2013 · 00:08 UTC · 2 days after compo start by swipefaststudios · 2

Hi everyone

****I posted new questions about compilers and editors in the comments please read them ****

I am an experienced programmer and know a few languages.

I want to start making games with a windows 7 computer for any operating system (linux, Mac and Windows).

I do not know which is the best coding language to use for that that is free But has a good compiler and runs well. I also do not want to use software like gamemaker or construct. Something like c++ or java or love2D so please take that into consideration!

Also what libraries would I need for 2D games for now to make it with.

Thanks so much for your help in advance! I really want to become some kind of game devloper so this is key.

Hope you all are having fun in the ludum dare! Expect me to be ready for the next one!

Hope my questions make sense!

Please comment!

Thanks

Swipefaststudios

Tags: code, programming, programming language

Comments

swipefaststudios

25. Aug 2013 · 00:10 UTC

I may want to try 3D games in the future as well!

25. Aug 2013 · 00:12 UTC

Consider Monogame. I haven’t personally used it, but it’s pretty popular lately.

BNeutral

25. Aug 2013 · 00:13 UTC

Well it depends on the type of game you want to make.

I code mostly 2D games.

I code a lot of flash games, due to how easy it’s to get people to play web stuff, and that AS3 is an actual standalone language these days. I use the Flashpunk and Flixel libraries for help, depending on the kind of game. Sterling if I want hardware acceleration, but that has almost never been the case.

If I need more CPU power than what I can get in a browser I use Java with Slick2D.

If I need even more power or want to manage memory manually, I use C++ and SDL. But development times are a lot slower in C++ so I tend to avoid it.

That’s about it.

25. Aug 2013 · 00:14 UTC

I use C# with XNA … is awesome! you should try it (:

diagostimo

25. Aug 2013 · 00:17 UTC

well if your looking for something java related you could always try LWJGL, its capable of 2D and 3D, also LWGJL has a library called slick2D that acts as a wraper for 2D games made with it, another alternative is c# with xna as that is also 2D and 3D, good luck

Cognizant Game Studios

25. Aug 2013 · 00:19 UTC

I use mainly Java is LibGDX, its a library for 2D and 3D games, very good, easy to use solution for Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux. I know you don’t want to use Gamemaker or Construct, but what about Unity3D you program in C# JS, or Boo, and I believe there is a 2D toolkit for it too.

J.Barrows

25. Aug 2013 · 00:33 UTC

Monogame is pretty much XNA for all platforms. It’s open source, so it’s free, but not the most reliable.

Unity seems like one of the best, but if you want to sell a large amount of games, you’ll have to pay out the subscription price.

25. Aug 2013 · 00:37 UTC

All this is opinion, but… I would say: avoid Java at all costs. If you’re considering Java, look to Scala or other languages like it that work around Java’s nastiness. I can almost always tell a Java game from how broken it is, and how slowly it loads/runs.

25. Aug 2013 · 00:48 UTC

I’m in love with java, just want to through that our there 😛 Gazok probably just bases his info off of 1 kid who had a bad experience with it, java is good for games, data, and really just about anything

swipefaststudios

25. Aug 2013 · 00:51 UTC

Thanks for all of your comments so far and responding quickly! I have tried to learn Java with lwjgl but it proved to be complicated.

So I am looking to use either c# or c++!

But I have 2 or more questions. 1. Can mac or linux run games made with those languages?

2. What compiler do I use to compile the code to run like minigw or is it already embeded in the code?

And what code editor should I use? I am thinking eclipse ide c version or codeblocks any suggestions?

Finally should I learn how to code the languages through videos, books or online text tutorials?

Thanks for your help!

SFS

BNeutral

25. Aug 2013 · 01:32 UTC

If Java was complicated for you, C++ will kill you.

If your problem was with lwjgl which is pretty barebones, try Slick2D.

C# is just Java with some different things, but made by an evil company yadda yadda yadda.

swipefaststudios

25. Aug 2013 · 10:27 UTC

Well I could code in it I just dont know whwre to find a good tutorial or shold I look for a book?

I will try java again!

swipefaststudios

25. Aug 2013 · 10:27 UTC

And I will try c++ or c#!

LD28

I’m In for the Ludum Dare Jam

LD28LD #28 14. Dec 2013 · 14:07 UTC · 38 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

Hello everybody!

I am going to try to make a Text based game in Java because I started late and I still have one more exam to write!

Still have to think of how to involve the theme but I have ideas!

Hope everyone has fun!

Good luck!

SFS

LD29

I’m in and excited!

LD29LD #29 22. Apr 2014 · 16:39 UTC · 2 days before compo start by swipefaststudios · 1

Hi everyone!

I’m excited to say that it’s Summer for me and that means I can join in on this Ludum Dare Competition coming next weekend!

I am going to be using Python and Pygame 3.3 to program my game and going to try to learn enough to make a simple game for the compo and if not in time to memorize everything, I will enter the Jam so I can at least finish the game and learn a lot in Python and Pygame!

I am still searching for an easy solution to export pygame’s for all OS’ and if any of you have solutions to this problem please comment below to help me out!

I can’t wait to finish a game with Pygame and I hope this is the weekend that I will do it!

Happy programming everyone! Good luck and Have Fun!

SwipeFastStudios

Tags: pygame python

I’m In 2.0 WIth Unity!

LD29LD #29 24. Apr 2014 · 17:17 UTC · 6 hours before compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

Hi everyone! I am going to be using Unity 4.3 for the first time and was wondering if there is a strong learning curve to it? (In for the Jam)

I plan on doing tutorials and make a game today before tomorrow!

If you have any tips let me know!

Also I see how it says you get a 30 day trial of Unity Pro does that mean you can still use Unity standard version after that and still export games?

Let me know please in the comments!

I’m excited to join in!

Good Luck everyone! Vlogs updates will be on my youTube channel: SwipeFastStudios!

Comments

24. Apr 2014 · 18:26 UTC

Unity is quite easy to learn, but you should definitely try to create a mini game before the actual LD action. From my experience aim very low and at all cost try finish it. Practice is everything! But most important, HAVE FUN!

To answer your other question: you can continue to use the standard version afterwards, but pro-only features will not work anymore. But for LD nad getting started the standard version is all you need.

swipefaststudios

24. Apr 2014 · 18:40 UTC

Thanks a lot for the reply and the tips!I will try to make a basic game tonight but not sure if I thin I should use the new 2D functions they added instead of a hard 3D game with modelling and such. Also do you know an easy way to share the game on a webpage or would it be easier just to export the game into a standalone file?

thanks

LD30

I’m in and Ready!

LD30LD #30 18. Aug 2014 · 21:46 UTC · 3 days before compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

Hi everyone!

I am in for this Ludum Dare and want to make a complete finish of my game!

Last time I tried but failed to use my creative side effectively and efficiently so this time I will learn from my mistakes, take breaks, draw out some ideas, and not rush into one idea before thinking it through! I also want to brainstorm first to see my options, enemies, player, and situations the game could be done!

I also need to get more sleep haha to keep going throughout the competition!

Tools:

I will be using Gamemaker:Studio Standard edition!

Also using my guitar, bass, electric guitar or piano for the music and possibly my blue snowball iCE microphone to record with Audacity!

I also did a warmup game : http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-30-warmup/?action=preview&uid=24642

Hope you all survive this competition!

We’ll see if I finish in time for the 48 hours or the Jam!

Good Luck and Have Fun!

SwipeFastStudios

www.youtube.com/swipefaststudios

Tags: im in

My Workspace! All Ready!

LD30LD #30 22. Aug 2014 · 22:11 UTC · 22 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

Here is my workspace for this weekend!

May see some coffee in that picture a bit later tonight!

Good luck everyone 😀

Tags: Worskpace

Day 1 Update W/ TimeLapse

LD30LD #30 23. Aug 2014 · 02:35 UTC · 26 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 1

3 hours into the Jam, Feels like forever!

Tried one idea but that failed so I thought of another!

This will be a bit of a complicated Game to play at first but should be fun!

Here is a Time Lapse of what I’ve done so far in Gamemaker Studio : Time Lapse

It is out of the box idea, basically you are a IT Server Manager and have to keep your servers running and your clients happy and connected all over the world! Let me know what you all think!

Here are some images of the interface and deleting viruses process! These are all just ideas, subject to change! Off to bed!

To start over or not to, that is the question!

LD30LD #30 23. Aug 2014 · 15:55 UTC · 39 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

I have been wrestling with my networking idea for a while now.

The game idea seems cool, and outside of the box but I don’t know how to make it fun or challenging!

I don’t know if I should start over and try to think of a better and more simple game!

What do you think? Start over and finish? or keep trying and possibly not finish? xD

so hard to think of ideas, might just go into the jam so I can finish this!

SwipeFastStudios Swiping out

Comments

horatiodante

23. Aug 2014 · 16:49 UTC

keep going

Alien Invasion Game Update

LD30LD #30 23. Aug 2014 · 17:36 UTC · 41 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

So I started out fresh and I bring you Alien Invasion Game *Ahem* Connected Worlds XD

With state of the art graphics (Not) and Awesome gameplay (sort of) I bring you the screenshot update!

So far I have buildings, alienship, aliens, player walking animation, shooting bullets with mouse, background music, and barriers, and gun boxes for more ammo, and health boxes for more health! (Yes those are Aliens)

Next up make levels/Waves that change each time!

Here is a sneak peak of the game update! (text is to help you understand what is what lol. @swipefaststudio to follow updates on twitter!

LD31

I’m In!

LD31LD #31 05. Dec 2014 · 17:04 UTC · 17 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

Hi everyone!

I am going to be in for this Weekend!

Excited to see the theme tonight! Also Follow on twitter for Updates! @swipefaststudio

I will be streaming my progress at www.twitch.tv/wordout Probably starting when the competition starts!

Will be using GameMaker Studio probably!

Possible Paint.Net and BFXR and also Audacity.

Hope everyone has fun!

SFS

Progress Report 1

LD31LD #31 06. Dec 2014 · 00:55 UTC · 24 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 2

Hi everyone! Progress report number 1! As shown by the Picture below, I have decided to have different sections on the screen to represent different Levels in the Game! To make the game longer than 30 seconds, I think I should figure out a way to make it so that when a player finishes the game, the boxes move each time you go to the end and to the beginning, increasing the challenge of the game, including possibly some holes to fall in, lava, and fire as well as enemies! Live streaming work at twitch.tv/wordout Hope all of you are coding well! SwipeFastStudios

One Screen Game Progress Update 2

LD31LD #31 06. Dec 2014 · 02:45 UTC · 26 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 1

Hi everyone I have been coding for about 2 and a half hours and have come up with a good idea and good progress on my game. (As seen below)

I have ran into the problem that Gamemaker Studio free can only had 15 objects in one game so I’ve had to work around that by keeping the same general themes for the 8 levels, Caves (Brown), Snow(White), Grasslands (Green) and Mountains (gray).

This has been a drawback and I have decided to keep going but next time I’d like to learn a different software to make games.

But regardless I will finish this game tomorrow, So Far I have implemented Spikes in the Cave levels that go up and down and if you (Player as the head) collide with them when they are out of the ground, you die.

I have also added some SNOWMEN to avoid in the snow level, as I know many people wanted the snowman as the theme so I decided to put in what the people want.

Although this is a very simple design and game, I’d rather have it simple and finish it then not simple and never finish.

As you can see you go through all biomes per say to get to the 3rd in the bottom row to finish the game!

I will work on the level design of the other levels tomorrow as for now I need some rest!

Good luck to all!

See you tomorrow!

Time Lapse and V;log will be posted when Game is finished on www.youtube.com/swipefaststudios so Subscribe there to get update!

Finished Game with Devlogumentary!

LD31LD #31 06. Dec 2014 · 18:19 UTC · 42 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

Hi everyone! I finished my game and make a Development Vlog Documentary with it to share my experience and reactions to the theme! Good luck to everyone Else!

Download and play the game here: http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=24642

LD32

Change of Plans!

LD32LD #32 14. Apr 2015 · 19:24 UTC · 2 days before compo start by swipefaststudios · 1

So I recently posted that I was using Gdevelop, but I will be using that as a back up program.

Instead I will be using Love2D because I just figured out how to do basic collision detection!

Next Step is to figure out how to allow the player to move along the edges of the object.

Then, I need to learn tile loaders, and physics and then I will be ready for the Jam!

Good Luck to All!

SFS

Tags: love2d

Changing Codebase

LD32LD #32 16. Apr 2015 · 17:02 UTC · 6 hours before compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

Hi everyone!

I posted earlier that I was going to use Gdevelop but I’ve decided that will be my back up software.

Instead I will be coding with Lua and Love2D + Notepad++ and Paint.Net!

I will most likely make a point click adventure as I am coding the library for it now as I am doing the Jam.

I figure it would be good to start with something simple and work my way up in Love2d!

I also will be using my new wacom touch and pen tablet for drawing the scenes!

Hopefully I will draw good art!

I will be posting updates here and on Twitter @Swipefaststudio

Good Luck to all!

Happy Jamming!

SFS

Adventure of Piano Man: Progress Update

LD32LD #32 18. Apr 2015 · 21:43 UTC · 45 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 1

Hi Everyone!

After 5 or so hours of programming in Lua and Love2d

I have gotten some of my Game mechanics to work!

Here is a little Video Update: To see my continued progress be sure to follow me on Twitter! Good Luck!

Story: You are a Piano Man and you have to save the Treble Clef from Enemies by Shooting Music Notes from the Piano/Keyboard!

Pretty fun so far!

Time for a break!

Thanks for looking

SFS

Working on Level Design

LD32LD #32 19. Apr 2015 · 17:38 UTC · 2 days after compo start by swipefaststudios · 1

Trying to make my level design better adding more detail!

Not the best but getting it.

Then have to add in ladder climbing, and door advancing to the next level.

So far so good!

LD33

Of Course, I am in for the Jam! 6 & half hour left. Hype!

LD33LD #33 21. Aug 2015 · 18:34 UTC · 18 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 0

I am in for the game jam because I am away all day saturday.

My goal is to finish a game or at least the gameplay and mechanics for the game!

I am using:

Unity (2D) C# Scripting

Paint.net

Audacity

Guitar, bass for music

Hopefully will post the game to itch.io once I am done the game!

Good luck to everyone!

Get the HYPE ON!

Tags: LD33

LD34

I’m In for 72 H JAM

LD34LD #34 11. Dec 2015 · 02:34 UTC · 2 hours after compo start by swipefaststudios · 1

Hi everyone this is about my 3rd or 4th LDJAM but the other jams I have either not completely finished a game or kept on changing ideas halfway through development.

Tools: Unity 2D V5.3, Visual Studio C#, Paint.Net, Audacity

My goals for this jam are to:

Have fun/Working Game play Mechanics

Actually Finish a complete Game

Make sure that Cameras work for different computers

Have Fun game developing!

Here is a video that I made to say that I am in for the LDJAM!

Hope you all have a great time and good luck!

SwipeFastStudios

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