Difference between revisions of "Sonic Maker"
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| − | '''''Sonic Maker''''' is an unreleased [[PC]] game creation application being made by ''[[Sonica]]''. It is designed to be a user-friendly level editor using existing game objects, including platforms, rings, boxes, and loops. It's easy-to-use interface allows simple click & place in a level grid as every object is a set number of squares. As of now, there is | + | '''''Sonic Maker''''' is an unreleased [[PC]] game creation application being made by ''[[Sonica]]''. It is designed to be a user-friendly level editor using existing game objects, including platforms, rings, boxes, and loops. It's easy-to-use interface allows simple click & place in a level grid as every object is a set number of squares. As of now, there is functions to save or test your layouts, but this is still in a testing phase. |
==First appearance== | ==First appearance== | ||
| − | '''''Sonic Maker''''' was first | + | '''''Sonic Maker''''' was first mentioned on [http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=20635&view=findpost&p=444973 this thread] on the Sonic Retro message board to spark attention, also to see what the community thought of the idea. After a good response, Sonic Maker started its Internet life. |
==Programming== | ==Programming== | ||
| − | Like | + | Like many programmers, Sonica is making '''''Sonic Maker''''''s editor in Visual Basic 2010 although started in Visual Basic 2008 The runner will use a variation of engines ranging form Game Maker to Visual Basic. |
==Runners== | ==Runners== | ||
| − | The 'runners' in '''''Sonic Maker''''' are the engines that will | + | The 'runners' in '''''Sonic Maker''''' are the engines that will play the games/levels people make. They will be ranging from many different engines and programs. The only runner at the moment is a Game Maker runner, an edited version of Sonic Dash, but in the future more engines will be added, with different exporting methods. Engines like Multimedia Fusion's Sonic Worlds, an engine Made in Visual Basic and any others that the community suggest that will be suitable and adaptable, to use Sonic Makers features. |
==Future versions== | ==Future versions== | ||
| − | Future versions of '''''Sonic Maker''''' will include more features and the access to many different ways of creating Sonic games. The next verson especially will be the first | + | Future versions of '''''Sonic Maker''''' will include more features and the access to many different ways of creating Sonic games. The next verson especially will be the first actual release, where you can construct a completable level. |
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== Downloads == | == Downloads == | ||
(Custom host temporary). | (Custom host temporary). | ||
[http://www.mediafire.com/file/fymfkmozwmj/Sonic%20Maker%20V2.rar Sonic Maker v1.2 - 5.3mb] | [http://www.mediafire.com/file/fymfkmozwmj/Sonic%20Maker%20V2.rar Sonic Maker v1.2 - 5.3mb] | ||
| − | ''Remember this is the testing demo, but you can play your games using | + | ''Remember this is the testing demo, but you can play your games using the GM Runner.'' |
Revision as of 04:22, 12 June 2010
Sonic Maker is an unreleased PC game creation application being made by Sonica. It is designed to be a user-friendly level editor using existing game objects, including platforms, rings, boxes, and loops. It's easy-to-use interface allows simple click & place in a level grid as every object is a set number of squares. As of now, there is functions to save or test your layouts, but this is still in a testing phase.
Contents
First appearance
Sonic Maker was first mentioned on this thread on the Sonic Retro message board to spark attention, also to see what the community thought of the idea. After a good response, Sonic Maker started its Internet life.
Programming
Like many programmers, Sonica is making Sonic Maker's editor in Visual Basic 2010 although started in Visual Basic 2008 The runner will use a variation of engines ranging form Game Maker to Visual Basic.
Runners
The 'runners' in Sonic Maker are the engines that will play the games/levels people make. They will be ranging from many different engines and programs. The only runner at the moment is a Game Maker runner, an edited version of Sonic Dash, but in the future more engines will be added, with different exporting methods. Engines like Multimedia Fusion's Sonic Worlds, an engine Made in Visual Basic and any others that the community suggest that will be suitable and adaptable, to use Sonic Makers features.
Future versions
Future versions of Sonic Maker will include more features and the access to many different ways of creating Sonic games. The next verson especially will be the first actual release, where you can construct a completable level.
Downloads
(Custom host temporary). Sonic Maker v1.2 - 5.3mb
Remember this is the testing demo, but you can play your games using the GM Runner.
Prior versions
- Sonic Maker v1 (info) ("SonicMakerV1.zip" does not exist) (117KB)
