Anonymous #1 5d

I didn’t realize gdevelop was a thing. I never heard of it.

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Anonymous #1 5d

Yeah I’ve been using it because it is free and seems to not have a lot of coding but mostly settings and linking things together, adding behaviors and variables. Plus— I can do it on my phone so it’s easier to hide from prying eyes lol

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Anonymous OP 5d

Maybe I should mess around with a bit, just don’t have any ideas to throw at it right now

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Anonymous #1 5d

Yeah, I don’t want to recommend this app for making games. I would strongly, and I mean strongly, recommend using something like scratch instead. You will have to learn the basics of programs and how logic works, but it’s not too bad if you keep your game simple

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Anonymous #1 5d

Gdevleop looks like an ai plagiarism tool… as in I hit create, and instead entering an ide of some sort, I’ve presented with a Roblox layout of game selections that are just copies of other existing games. I mean there’s also a prompt to generate a game, but that’s the most friction I’ve experienced with just figuring out where to start.

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Anonymous #1 5d

I may have overreacted, it looks like there is an editor… I’m sorry if I may have scared you off. I still would recommend different platforms, but the integrated AI features may be helpful since you’re new to game development. I would still recommend simple gameplay. Art can take your game far, so an auto side scroller with either enemies to avoid or fight can be compelling as long as your able to shape it well with the art direction

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Anonymous #1 5d

Well I’m not using the AI features. I’m just using the basic programming tools with my art. The game is going to be simple so I’m not too worried about limitations. A run and jump platformer with 3 bosses that will have very simple mechanics to beat lol. It isn’t meant to be hard— more like a love letter in a format he will enjoy best

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Anonymous #1 5d

Also I didn’t downvote you. Idk who that was BUT I don’t have time to learn coding nor do I feel like I should need to for an anniversary gift 😭😂 basically when I hit create I got rid of everything it had an replaced

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Anonymous OP 5d

I didn’t assume it was you. Someone that’s very pro-ai may have gotten upset. I would say pace yourself with three bosses. It’s harder than it sounds to make three unique enemies. That format does sound really cool though, good luck

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Anonymous #1 5d

Thanks! I already designed them and their animation frames so it’s basically all in the programming which is taking me way too fking long. Basically one scene a day 😭

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Anonymous OP 4d

Yeah, programming can be annoying, especially if you’re still learning.

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