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GameMaker Game Programming with GML

By : Matthew DeLucas
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GameMaker Game Programming with GML

By: Matthew DeLucas

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<p>GameMaker: Studio is a popular game engine used to publish games to a variety of platforms. Although GameMaker: Studio's drag-and-drop functionality makes creating games simple and fast, utilizing scripts can really help organize and speed up GameMaker's workflow exponentially.</p> <p>This hands-on guide will help you build a strong foundation in programming in GameMaker Language by taking you through several example games. Knowledge gained by the end of the book can be applied so you can build your own line of exciting games.</p>

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GameMaker Game Programming with GML
Matthew DeLucas
Apr, 2014 | 350 pages
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Table of Contents (17 chapters)
GameMaker Game Programming with GML
GameMaker Game Programming with GML
Credits
Credits
About the Author
About the Author
About the Reviewers
About the Reviewers
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Preface
Preface
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1
Getting Started – An Introduction to GML
Getting Started – An Introduction to GML
Creating GML scripts
Understanding parts of GML scripts
Pushing your buttons
Summary
2
Random Organization – Creating a Puzzle Game
Random Organization – Creating a Puzzle Game
Understanding sprite variables and functions
Setting up the puzzle game
Aligning the pieces of the puzzle game to a grid
Understanding and utilizing randomization
Checking pieces
Running it all together
Summary
3
So How Do I Play? – Adding Player Interaction
So How Do I Play? – Adding Player Interaction
Designing player interaction
Creating resources to integrate mouse input into the puzzle game
Updating organization with scr_reorganize_board
Integrating keyboard input
Summary
4
Juicy Feedback – Aural and Visual Effects
Juicy Feedback – Aural and Visual Effects
Introducing alarms
Hiding the pin drop – adding audio
Creating sound resources
Visualizing effects with particles
Integrating particles
Summary
5
Solving the Puzzle – Finishing Touches to the Puzzle Game
Solving the Puzzle – Finishing Touches to the Puzzle Game
Drawing and graphical user interface
Gathering resources for creating the main menu
Scripting obj_main_menu
Changing obj_grid_manager
Integrating score and time
Summary
6
Finite State Machines – Starting the 2D Platformer
Finite State Machines – Starting the 2D Platformer
Introducing finite state machines
Gathering resources for the platformer
Defining Vlad's state constants
Starting Vlad's events and scripts – walking
Summary
7
It's in the Name – Platforms and Collisions
It's in the Name – Platforms and Collisions
Collision – a crash course
Gathering resources to build platforms
Populating the room
Working with Collision events
Moving platforms with paths
Integrating the moving platforms
Preventing Vlad from leaving
Knowing the design ahead of time (when possible)
Summary
8
Setting the Stage – Views, Backgrounds, and Tiles
Setting the Stage – Views, Backgrounds, and Tiles
Expanding the room – views
Adjusting view parameters
Preparing the game for obj_camera
Setting the environment – backgrounds
Introducing tiles
Summary
9
Breaking Vlad – Pickups, Hazards, and Enemies
Breaking Vlad – Pickups, Hazards, and Enemies
Tracking health with Draw and Draw GUI
Working with pickups
Dying from hazards
Fighting the player with enemies
Summary
10
GOAL – Timelines and Feedback Review
GOAL – Timelines and Feedback Review
GOAL!
Introducing timelines
Gathering resources for integrating the timeline
Creating and applying the timeline
Reviewing polish, feedback, and juiciness
Providing feedback when Vlad is damaged
Extending the enemy death sequence
Summary
In closing...
Index
Index

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