I'm working with a group of kids to help them learn the very basics of GameMaker. I'm looking for libraries of sprites, backgrounds, and sounds to help them in the creation process. Are there ready-made libraries for educators out there. If I have to cobble it together on my own, what are good places to get the basics for making simple 2-dimensional games? Also: are there any good premade game templates (shooter, platformer, puzzle games) that we can use to get their ideas down? We're more interested in the story-telling process of game creation, and not so much the learning to program part.
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posted by codacorolla
on Mar 25, 2013 -
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What game creation software is currently available that is suited to building games (or levels/mods) with a focus on
branching narratives and dialogue, of the sort found in role-playing games like Mass Effect?
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posted by Kirn
on Apr 6, 2012 -
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I'm trying to determine if there is an easier way than using Excel/Word to do a layout image merge from a database. Windows 7 standard Office Suite or freeware preferred.
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posted by meinvt
on Jan 20, 2012 -
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I want to create (or help create) educational games, but I don't have a design or programming background. I'm more interested in the education/learning side of things. How do I make this happen?
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posted by pourtant
on Sep 29, 2011 -
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I'm designing a card game and I have most of my own art for prototyping, but eventually want *real* art. I have no place where to look for such a thing or how much it would cost. Does anyone have any ideas on what sort of going rate such a thing would cost? Do you pay by the hour? Any tips are greatly appreciated.
posted by symbioid
on Jan 3, 2011 -
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I feel like learning how to make some simple Flash games, moving up to more complicated ideas later on. I've downloaded/installed ActonScript and Fixel's stuff for programing. Where's a good source for tutorials/guides for learning to do the basics?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Sep 15, 2010 -
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I'm programming a one-player, turn-based, client-server game for fun and self-edification. I need a little help with communicating changes to the game model from server to client.
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posted by ixohoxi
on Jul 1, 2010 -
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My son likes
WarioWare DIY for his Nintendo DS--it lets you make little microgames and share them online. Are there any games for the Iphone that let you create levels or make little microgames?
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posted by mecran01
on Jun 19, 2010 -
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Do you know of any schools in Montreal that offer programs in Game/3D Art? So far my results only show character-animation based schools, and I'm looking for something less specialized in the field. (The
Game Art & Design program at the Art Institute is sort of my reference point.)
posted by Tequila Mockingbird
on Apr 21, 2010 -
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I have a ruleset for a board game and am working on prototyping it. I don't necessarily want to make money off of it, and I'm mostly doing it for fun. One possible option is to put up the ruleset online while copyrighting the basic idea - is this a good idea?
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posted by codacorolla
on Feb 17, 2010 -
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Why, in video games, am I moving through an endless variety of environments but killing the same enemies over and over?
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posted by straight
on Jun 9, 2009 -
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I am to design a site for a local murder mystery game and would like some links to interesting inspirational sites. I seem to remember some movie site with a great feel to it, but the title escapes me. Link me up please.
posted by FidelDonson
on Nov 20, 2004 -
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