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DarkBASIC Professional Discussion / Glue Engine - A Pre-Alpha Release

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mr Handy
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Posted: 1st Apr 2014 21:40
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Quote: "I want some feedback from you guys i am in the middle of development and i need some constructive feedback "

You are in the very beginning. I don't see an 'engine', just a very simple sandbox that probably don't have any game mechanics. You'd better post some screenshots LATER, when you've got some real features to show. And for such starter project better use WIP thread, where you can post your project at any stage.

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MateiSoft Romania
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Posted: 1st Apr 2014 22:14
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Hey mr Handy.Thanks for the feedback. Did you downloaded the engine to see what is with it? . I will release though a new update with lots more fixes and features. I don't have on the "gameplay" too many functions because i am focusing on making the editor very good to be very fast and very good in making levels, i said this a few posts ago. I really think that i should finish with this and after that working on the "gameplay" mechanics to communicate very smooth with what the developer did in the engine.

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Clonkex
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Posted: 2nd Apr 2014 10:01
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Quote: "I really think that i should finish with this and after that working on the "gameplay" mechanics to communicate very smooth with what the developer did in the engine."


Well, at least you seem to have some idea of what you want and are making progress


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MateiSoft Romania
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Posted: 2nd Apr 2014 13:58
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Well yes of course. Because its a big project and for the future, i made good sketches and pasted all the features that i want to do, how can i do them and what i need. Also the GUI drawed, the mechanics how to program them and what can i link up with what.

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MateiSoft Romania
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Posted: 3rd Apr 2014 12:45
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A new update for Glue Engine - Make Games very easy!

Changelog:
-Cube button bug has been fixed
-All Primitives now work! They finally have values to change and put
-You can now place the objects with the mouse
-New end-user light mechanics
-Soft shadows
-Move button bug fixes and improvement
-Pressing M on the keyboard when selecting an object you can move the object to prevent accidental moving.
-Light preview before placement to see how it will be positioned and how the shadow will cast
-New about system


The next major focus will be on making the objects from cubes to construct levels.


Download Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/yhcwdkkody5ptk5/Glue_Engine_Alpha_Release_3.rar

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Posted: 3rd Apr 2014 16:33
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Sounds good, I'll have to actually give this engine a try at some point


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MateiSoft Romania
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Posted: 3rd Apr 2014 17:32
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Thanks! If you can please do so and give some feedback It will be very helpful from a person who already made some tools !
Thank You again!

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MateiSoft Romania
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Posted: 16th Apr 2014 12:37
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Glue Engine - A new major release with lots of bug fixes and new features.

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-Easy change the texture when in primitive mode without exiting the brush
-Left click on the primitives cube, sphere, cone, cylinder has been fixed now you can create those primitives with a fixed size with just one click
-Added fog (change the fog color, enable or disable it)
-Added more functionalities to other primitives
-New placement mechanics, now you can place the objects with the mouse
-Buid button bug has been fixed
-Extrude button has been replaced (you can make rooms more easy now)
-Press C on your keyboard while in Primitive mode to fill the brush for better placement
-You can now set the precision of the placement in primitive mode
-All primitives now work with left and right click

http://www.mediafire.com/download/nsdxujxmrmce3x8/Glue_Engine_Alpha_Release_4.rar

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Chris Tate
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Posted: 16th Apr 2014 15:17
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Nice one MateiSoft, keep up the good work. Successful game engines start from something bland and basic.

You asked for constructive feedback, so now you're gonna get some.

You are brave posting your work at this stage outside of the WIP thread with no logo or screenshots in the first post. You have 3 seconds to impress most of your audience, then your first impression is carved in stone.

The mind takes shortcuts when making an analysis of what it perceives and makes subconscious conclusions about something or someone based on what it wants the person to feel.

Your introduction to what ought to be your precious beloved trade mark is not going to make your life any easier.

Nice game engine, but this thread is not well presented; and talk of anti-virus woes will not make things any better. For that matter I do not think you would have been criticized as much you did if the the thread was more well presented.

Personally I would start a new thread in the WIP section, and give it as much attention to detail as you would your user interface.

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MateiSoft Romania
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Posted: 16th Apr 2014 18:02
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Hey Chris,

I didn't posted any photos because i didn't made a big update for the graphics, but for the mechanics.
I will use your advice and start a new thread on the WIP section.

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Le Verdier
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Posted: 16th Apr 2014 18:25
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Nice progress!
But not easy for me to gize exhaustive feedback at this early stage..
I tried it but was very slow..


I have also started the thread I said
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=210701&b=6
Very early stage too but maybe you'll find some ideas..

All hail the new flesh
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Chris Tate
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Posted: 16th Apr 2014 22:03 Edited at: 16th Apr 2014 23:09
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Quote: "I didn't posted any photos because i didn't made a big update for the graphics, but for the mechanics."


I know, but many people will not think that.

At least a logo should be posted; something that looks more like a game engine development journal. I started mine with just a logo; (actually it was a logo that linked to my old website); eventually your screenshots will improve and you will be spoiled for choice when posting them; but for now I recommend diagrams and illustrations showing what the benefits and features of the engine will be; and your progress on the mechanics.

Diagrams, illustrations and screenshots; these attract attention and focus on the point you are trying to make. On a graphics design level, it gives your message more weight against the more prominent graphics on the screen; such as the back button...

@MateiSoft Romania & Le Verdier
Good luck; it is nice to have some strong competition lol. I am working on an engine too; I am building my 3D object format today

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MateiSoft Romania
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Posted: 16th Apr 2014 23:59
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Hey Le Verdier,

I look in your thread i will look forward for reading it all to the end all the time i will find it a very good source of inspiration and why not some new stuff to learn as i said a few messages ago.

Chris Tate,

Good luck to you too friend with your engine and thanks a lot for the advices!

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