Simple Online Content in GameMaker using text files
Connect more with your players by including simple online content in GameMaker games. Including version checking, news and more.
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Status Effects & Their Synonyms
Status Effects are the spice that stops RPGs turning into a boring slugfest. Get inspired with our list of status effects and their synonyms.
Game Ideas: Scribble Quiz
This idea is a party game for 2-4 players, gathered around one screen, based on drawing and guessing.
Puzzle Game Idea: Town Shift
It’s time for a new game idea! Today we’re looking at a puzzle game I came up with called Town Shift.
Fix Input Lag on Android in GameMaker HTML5 Games
The other day we released updates for several of our web games fixing a pretty critical bug on Android. Here’s how we fixed it, with a code snippet helpfully provided by SnoutUp Games!
Share to Social Networks from GameMaker Games
If your game has a social aspect, such as high scores or challenges, you may want your players to be able to share their progress on social media. We’ve come up with a convenient script for the job called gm_share.
2.5D in GameMaker using Sprite-Stacking
There’s an age-old question among GameMaker users who’ve chosen the tool for its simplicity. How do I make a 3D game in GameMaker? Then you find out you need to know quite a lot of maths and how to draw primitives and vertices and you ask yourself the next question. How do I make a sort of 3D game in GameMaker, but like, easily?
Useful Resources For Your GameMaker Games
Check out our list of useful resources for your GameMaker games, including tools, scripts, sprites, sounds and more.
RPG Classes & Their Synonyms
Struggling to think of classes for your RPG? We’ve got your back. Whether you want tried & tested classics of the genre, or some fresh ideas for a modern twist, we’ve got a comprehensive list of RPG classes to help inspire you!
RPG Elements & Their Synonyms
Elemental types in RPGs come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re looking for the classic staples, or ideas for something new, we’ve compiled a big list of RPG elements and their synonyms to help inspire you!
Game Locations & Their Synonyms
Games are often a rich tapestry of different biomes from forests to mountains, from icy lakes to boiling lava. If you’re struggling to come up with game locations for your own adventures, check out our list of locations and their possible names!
Get The Hex String of a Color in GameMaker
Sometimes in GameMaker you may want to get the hex string of a color, especially if you’re making some kind of tool or utility rather than a game! This script allows you to return a hex string of any color in code.
Draw an Analog Clock in GameMaker
Draw an analog clock in your game with one script. The clock will show the current time on the player’s device.
Abbreviate Large Numbers in GameMaker
If you’re adding obscenely high numbers to your own game, then you’ll probably want to abbreviate them too. We’re sharing two scripts today which show you how to abbreviate large numbers in GameMaker!
Draw Text in a Circle in GameMaker
One effect that can elevate your game to a higher level is drawing your text in a circle. Whether you’re using it for a dynamic user interface, or some piece of background scenery, this simple script will help you out!
Compare Colors in GameMaker
Does your player need to mix potions to get the right color? Maybe your game features an animal who needs to hide in a place where they’re well camouflaged. Now you can easily test the visual similarity between two colors with this GML script.
Game Idea: Metromino
For a few years now, I’ve been mulling over an idea for a game where you move around tiles to complete metro maps of various cities…
Game Idea: Poker Dice RPG
What if all the battles in an RPG were based on the risk-reward mechanic of Poker Dice?
Anime Girls Match 3 Game Ready Made Template
The source code for our game Love Witch Heroines as a GameMaker. For commercial use!
Ready Made Room Transitions for GameMaker
Easily add room transitions to your GameMaker games with this simple template project. Over 40 transitions are built into the asset by default, or you can use it as a learning tool to create your own!
