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Platform Template!

Postby RippeR7420 » Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:31 am

Here is a very basic Platform Template i threw together real quick to help beginners learn the basics. I know, it's not really a tutorial, but pretty much every line of code has a description of what it does, and how it effects the player. Hopefully this should be plenty to get you started in making your very own, Platform Master Piece!


FEATURES:

* Basic player movement (keyboard keys = movement).

* Basic score (coins to collect + boxes to hit).

* Player Lives ( losing life + getting a game-over).

* Re-spawn ( if you die, you'll re-spawn at the beginning on the level).

* Very basic enemy AI ( just enemy movement + death).



Here's a couple of screen shots to show you what I mean by basic:

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I hope this helps someone out there. If you feel confused or lost, PM me, and I will do my best to explain it to you!
No credit needed, and feel free to use any of the graphics in this template, or just switch them out for your own graphics!

-RippeR StudioS
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby master0500 » Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:43 am

would you be able to put it in a zip? i dont have anything that can open a rar :D
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby RippeR7420 » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:46 am

Sure thing! Here ya go =]
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby RippeR7420 » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:51 am

I just put it at the top too btw =]
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby Hblade » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:51 am

This is cool ripper ^^
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby master0500 » Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:24 am

thanks
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby master0500 » Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:33 pm

he seems to be unable to walk up slopes while moving right
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby GEuser » Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:28 am

Thanks Ripper! Just playing around with it. You gonna supply more templates?
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby RippeR7420 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 4:22 am

You're welcome! And I yup :) I was actually thinking about doing an "iPhone platformer" next, but that might take a bit of time. It's more complicated, but I think it will be worth it. :)
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby TheN0L0 » Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:36 am

Thanks this helped alot I just joined today so I really have no idea on anything especially coding! :D
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby RippeR7420 » Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:39 am

You're welcome! Glad it helped. If ya have any questions feel free to ask :)
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby TimberDragon » Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:31 am

Hi RipperR7420,

I have used your template as my starting point and it was unbelievable good way to learn how to use this engine. The game i am building atm is directly built from your template! It has morphed a fair bit now though, but credit where credit is due!
I've got some info in the game dev thread if you would like to check it out.

Thanks again
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby unknown24 » Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:19 pm

thx i will try it
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby RippeR7420 » Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:47 pm

@TimberDragon I am glad this helped! And I always look forward to seeing games made with GE! I'll be sure to head over there and check it out :)
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Re: Platform Template!

Postby PacSam » Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:23 am

Thanks, Ripper. As a newbie with no idea what I'm doing this has been a great help, I feel like I've achieved something :)
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