Let's jump right into spring this year with the long-anticipated 001 Game Creator update you have all been waiting for, as well as a discount on the software and DLC's! The change log is absolutely massive with over 50 changes fresh off the press, with a wide assortment of new features, enhancements and bug fixes. So let's dive right in and break down some of the best parts of this update!

A spectacular new advanced lighting demo has been added, so users can check out how to set up some awesome lighting effects used in a 3D scene. Some of the setups include moving lights, light switches, explosions and more!



We've also been upgrading the performances within our existing template demos too: adding a default cursor to the Visual Novel, updated music used in the Platformer; and resolving the character collision clipping in the ground and improving the bed model in the 3D Action RPG. Issues with the crouching and spawning mechanics in the 3D FPS Survival Horror have also been resolved, and we also improved the guidance and the mechanics of the puzzle. For the 3D adventure, we fixed the issue that prevented progression.

We've recently received reports that the example and demo projects weren't working, and upon investigating further, we realized that the issues were tied to having multiple user accounts. To resolve this, we moved the location of the example and demo projects from "My Documents" to "Program Files". It is safe to delete both the "Demos" and "Examples" folders, as they will no longer be used by the engine. To access the latest demos and examples, you can create a new game and select it from the template selection window.





Various issues have been reported with how saving and loading works, and we've tackled 'em all! Some of these issues include controls being properly stored within save game data, or restarting the game causing controls to reset. We have also included some other changes such as having global variables and system scripts properly update when loading a full saved game.

Compared to previous versions, you can expect various performance improvements in both the editor as well as in your existing games! Inside the "Game Settings" you can find a new section dedicated to various existing and new performance options. You can now limit how often your actors and fields update globally with the new "Process state triggers every frame." option, which will dramatically improve performance in most projects. We've also fixed the "Slowest Trigger Scripts" feature of the performance debugger, as well added a new "Slowest Interface" option to help figure out exactly what's making your game run slow!

We have added some new use values in preparation of a new upcoming feature that you can leverage in your projects! You can now easily access the interface co-ordinates for each of the edges of the screen, allowing you to scale and position interface elements manually in your scripts. We also added a use value to determine the alliance/relationship between multiple teams, expanding your possibilities for customizable actor AI! We have also fixed some edge-cases with how teams behaved, such as issues when a team is negative towards itself.

This release comes bundled with a tremendous amount of fixes, some minor such as animation stutters, some major such as game-breaking crashes. A highlight of some of these fixes include: Animations stuttering when an actor follows another actor; Crashes and memory issues related to unloading maps; Crashes when using colored text; Games not closing properly and relaunching under certain circumstances; Ensured many actor properties are carried over when using "Change Actor Template"; and SO much more! Please note that In-App Purchases will become available outside of the beta version once the feature is compatible with all platforms.

As always, we appreciate the continued support and feedback that we receive from our community. You can view the full list of changes for the newest update and the previous ones from the changelog below:
https://001gamecreator.com/changes/

Earlier this year we were happy to announce the launch of our new video tutorial series dedicated entirely to Resources! In the first video you will get an overview of how the sprite editor works, as well as how to create a new sprite.



If you haven't checked it out already, we also recommend you take a look at the 6 part "Basics" series which completed last year. For links to all of our latest video tutorials check out the page below:
https://001gamecreator.com/video-guides/

Alongside our video tutorials, we have also been working on getting more text tutorials out as well! Since the last update we released a tutorial showing you how to import tile-sets that aren't locked to the 32x32 tile grid! You can easily utilize tiles that are 16x16, 64x64, etc. To learn how to do this check out our Game Recipes page below:
https://001gamecreator.com/game-recipes/



If you want to get first-access to our Game Recipes, Video Tutorials, Software Betas and more, please consider supporting us on Patreon. All of these tutorials and updates are possible thanks to each and every one of our supporters who help us out:
https://www.patreon.com/softweir

Let's hop into spring with a discount of 001 Game Creator at 60% off and all of your favorite DLC's for up to 30% off until April 19th! You can create various genres of games in no time at all, from a first-person shooter to even your own MMORPG. Jump-start your dream project this spring!

In case you've been out of the loop, some of the notable features and fixes from our last update include: Added support for Android App Bundles to be compliant with new android publishing rules; Map transitions are no longer glitched with irregularly shaped actors; Fields incorrectly resetting their "Time" value when resized; Animated "Window" fields not properly animating and more.

2021 has been an uplifting year as we have taken several huge steps for 001 Game Creator. We reflect on those moments of advancements, and we list them in this End-of-Year review.

In early spring, we launched a gigantic new version of 001 Game Creator! This engine update fixed several major bugs, improved map weather options and included new features.



The new map weather events enhanced the users' capability of creating interesting atmospheres and captivating scenes on any map! These options included changing the maximum and minimum speed, as well as the opacity, for the clouds and rain. Users also gained the ability to change the cloud/rain sprites or the wind direction through scripting. Additionally, we have greatly improved the range used for each weather slider, making it far easier to setup rain and clouds!



For the first time, users can finally organize and create lists of options in custom events and network messages.

Users can also access the list of the project’s globals through the “Global Variables Collection” and “Switches Collection” use values.

We also enabled the user to be able to import GIF files through the sprite editor when adding “Image Files”.

Weeks later, another engine update was released, and it included the Render Priority Option for Actors. The "Render Priority" will support rendering of semi-transparent actors against each other properly when they partially overlap, or when handing z-fighting issues. It quite useful for projects that centralizes on one-to-one combat between actors that constantly overlap each other.

Besides providing the Render Priority Option for Actors, this newer version fixed countless of issues - log messages that don't disappear over time in the editor, map boundary connections collision issues, party crashes, errors and memory leaks for terraformations, and inaccurate Android touches. We also did a hot fix on the Tile-set Editor on Tiles and Terraformations.



In the midst of the year, we have been updating and improving several webpages of the Wiki Documentation as the engine continues to evolve. Now, users can read-up on tips on how to include color codes for constant boxes, beneficial details on utilizing non-32x32 tiles, as well as mouse/touch support, and so much more! Be sure to utilize the wiki anytime you need a reference of what a feature does.

To assist with specific coding scripts and tutorials, we released more Game Recipes to the public. These game recipes are set up to be simple tutorials with easy-to-follow instructions as Steam guides. Be sure to check all of our game recipes to improve your games in various ways.



On YouTube, we finally concluded our on-going video tutorial series that covered the "Basics" of using 001 Game Creator. Watch this six-episode series at any time from the very beginning to learn everything you need to get started with 001! Right now, Patreon members have first access to episode 1 of our next series dedicated to Resources. Be sure to keep an eye out for it's release!

For users who've needed extensive assistance with their specific code or scripts, the team has helped them on many occasions through the online scripting service. It's an optional tutoring session when the user can have a one-on-one session with one of our team members for an hour or more. It's a more personal setting than the Discord support thread, but we'll continue to answer any questions on any of our social platforms.



Toward the end of the year, our biggest achievement is being able to finally release a Beta version of the In-App Purchase (IAP) feature. This highly requested feature enables the engine users to use this option in Steam (as DLCs) and Android in order to monetize their games. Right now, our Patreon members have first access to this feature in the newest Beta version, and it will be released to the public when it is well-developed.



Besides getting a sneak peak at the In-App Purchase feature, patrons also get privileges of having first-access to the video tutorials, game recipes, and the newest Beta version of 001 Game Creator. The newest Beta version significantly fixes several bugs and performance issues, which resolves memory leaks, weapons targeting themselves, restarting a game from resetting controls, etc., and it will later-on be released to the public.

To announce this glorious moment and other exciting announcements, we took this opportunity to release our newly-formatted 001 E-Newsletter. It has been setup for followers to get the latest details on the updates, sales, and promotional events about 001 Game Creator and other projects related to the main engine or its DLCs. Be sure to join it to keep in the loop of all exciting SoftWeir products!



For the first time in a long time, the team hosted a cash challenge on our first Spooktacular Game Jam in October. When we received a handful of entries, we selected a few projects to play during our first live streaming event and announced the winners on Twitch. You can download and play all of our fantastic entries by clicking here!

Although we love delivering new requests, features and downloadable contents throughout the year, we still have to keep our balance of time and workflow, while resolving any current issues and instabilities reported to us by the community and team members. As a result of our continued growth and support, we were able to work on and release new projects while still providing features and fixes to 001 this year!



One of those pipeline projects that has been released to the public is the Easy Game Creator! The Easy Game Creator is a one-of-a-kind software that allows the user to create a personalized video game experience in minutes. Already, tons of people are using this perfect tool to great a memorable and fun gift for a loved one!
(Pssst, for those who are in the loop, this isn't the "Super Secret" project we've been working on for years. Be sure to follow us on Patreon and our other forms of social media for more details on that project later!)

Besides working on this project (as well as others), we still aim to deliver new engine versions to the public as soon as possible, so expect new surprises in the pipeline at the beginning of next year!

All of this and more would not have been possible if it weren't for the amazing support that we've been receiving from our Patreon members and community! We enjoy moments when members can help other folks in the Discord thread and appreciate reading encouraging comments and feedback! All of your feedback helped us to improve our products and service throughout the years. As such, thank you! We hope the community and Patreon members grow to the point when we can release webinars in the future!

On behalf of everyone on the whole team, we also wish you a Happy New Year! Thank you for your dedicated support, and we hope to see more amazing games from you in 2022!

Bundle-up with excitement because the Steam Winter Sale is finally here! Get 75% off on 001 Game Creator and up to 35% on its DLCs! This promotional event will soon end before January 5th, so make sure to grab these great gifts!


You can also add our Amazon E-books about 001 Game Creator to your bundle too! Right now, get 35% off on these amazing E-books during the Winter sales event, which ends December 28th. Please note that the promotional price may not be available in all regions. Please click the links below:

Basics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3642K5
001 Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7X6XRG




Be sure to keep an eye out in the early new year for the next version of 001 Game Creator! It will come with new features, bug fixes and some serious performance improvements!

In this upcoming version, you can find various new options to boost your games performance, such as restricting how often actors and fields update. There's also an extraordinary length of bug fixes and improvements, ranging from game saving issues, to pesky bugs with actor teams! You can also find that certain functionalities of the game debugger have been improved, such as the ability to view the slowest running interface to help nail down those performance issues in your projects.

One of the newest long-anticipated feature, In-App Purchases, will be excluded from this release as it isn't ready for all game platforms yet. If you want to snag a sneak-peak of this feature-in-progress before everyone else, help support us on Patreon for access to beta versions of the software: https://www.patreon.com/softweir

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Thank you for the continued support throughout the years! We've enjoyed seeing the shared screenshots, new guides, team collaborations, and the assistance in the support threads. We can't wait to see more of your amazing projects, and we're also very thankful for the members who've recently participated in our Game Jam and joined our first live stream this Halloween!

We hope everyone has tons of delicious food, and shares plenty of laughs tomorrow!
If you don't have any plans for thanksgiving this year, why not come swing by our discord and chat about game development? You can join by clicking the link here: https://discord.gg/4sTJVV5


Our latest video tutorial series covering the Basics of using 001 Game Creator, has finally concluded with the sixth video, and it is now available to the public! In this segment, viewers will learn more about how to use Players, Controls and Inputs. By the end of the video, you will know how to make two new controls that enable the user to save without going into the pause menu, by using new scripts that haven't been used in the previous videos.
Check it out here:



Because this is the final episode of the Basics of using 001 Game Creator, we'll soon launch a new video tutorial series that covers Resources. If you want to get access to the newest series first, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SoftWeir


This Halloween was memorable for us because we were able to connect with the community members briefly for a couple hours in our first live stream on Twitch. During the stream, we played your submissions to the Spooktacular Game Jam. From being chased away by a killer to being locked inside of a home, these spooky game entries were super creative, and they were built within 001 Game Creator. Although they were all great games, we needed to select the winners amongst them. Here are our winners:

1st Place: "Safe At Home" by FilthyDrawings - $250
2nd Place: "Somni and the Weeping Willow" by Elric Murphy - $100
3rd Place: "Helloween Story" by IndEE! - $50
Click here to play the submissions: https://001gamecreator.com/games/halloween-2021/

Congratulations winners and thank you participants! We're looking forward to seeing more game developers enter their exciting projects in the next Game Jam in the near future! If you have missed the live stream, we've uploaded the recording on Youtube.
Click here to watch it:



Want to join our next game jam or participate in future live streams?
Be sure to follow our various social media outlets to keep connected: https://001gamecreator.com/social/


Right now, our Patreon community has first access to the newest Beta version of 001 Game Creator, and it has a huge amount of performance improvements, bug fixes and more! As a reminder, the latest beta also includes In-App Purchases for Android and Steam DLCs, along with several awesome changes! Besides getting first access to the newest Beta version, members also have first access to the newest videos, game recipes and beta versions before we release it to the public. Once we reach $1000/Month of support on Patreon, we will start hosting webinars, so come help us out here: https://www.patreon.com/SoftWeir


If you want a shot at getting first place in our Game Jams, you will first need to have 001 Game Creator and create some fascinating projects! Take that first step by getting the main engine and its DLCs during the Autumn/Black Friday Sale event. Right now, the main engine is currently 60% off, and the DLCs are up to 30% off. This cool event ends December 1st.

One of our most-requested features is the ability to monetize your projects through In-App Purchases/DLC, which is officially in beta for our Patreons! We've listened, and we've been working hard to get this feature implemented! Game developers can use it to monetize their projects, while offering extra resources or special items to players. Players could receive unique character skins, extra lives, money, extra gameplay turns, weapons, and more! Currently we are only able to support Android and Steam versions, once iOS has been implemented the feature will be available to the public.



If you would like to have first access to the newest materials about 001 Game Creator, then you should join our Patreon community. This community gets first access to the newest videos, recipes and beta versions before we release it to the public. Once we reach $1000/Month of support on Patreon, we will start hosting webinars! Click here to join this wonderful group: https://www.patreon.com/SoftWeir


Self-learn by watching how to use 001 Game Creator in our revamped tutorial series! This series covers the basics of using the engine, and we're thrilled to have released Part 5 to the public! This fifth section covers Non-Playable Characters (NPCs) and Quests. This video demonstrates and explains how an NPC can be created from scratch. Once the NPC is on the map, we used Triggers to setup the player's first interaction with the NPC before delving further into the Script Editor when we look at a simple quest. While looking at this script design, we also explain Branch Conditions and Variables before sharing a cool tip about the Script Debugger.

If you want to watch the series from the very beginning, you can check them out as well as other videos on our YouTube channel. We also have a dedicated video playlist that includes tutorials made by the community. Make sure to subscribe because we'll be adding more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/001GameCreator/featured



Besides sending out video tutorials, the public has recently received the 8th and 9th 001 Game Recipes. These game recipes are setup to be simple tutorials with easy-to-follow instructions as Steam guides. The 8th recipe covers how to import a custom character/sprite, and the 9th recipe explains how to import a background image.

To recap, the other game recipes have covered how to implement a sprint mechanic, a main menu, enemy defeated progression gates, and more! Be sure to check out all our game recipes to improve your games in various ways here: https://001gamecreator.com/game-recipes/

We've added more scripting assistance through our text and video tutorials, and now, we made an overhaul of changes to our Wiki Documentation. Now, you have tips on how to include color codes for constant boxes, beneficial details on utilizing non 32x32 tiles, updated tons of missing information and more! Be sure to utilize the wiki anytime you need a reference of what a feature does: https://001gamecreator.com/wiki/

On October 8th, our first electronic newsletter was released to our fellow subscribers. Similar to our Steam announcements, it has been setup for followers to get the latest details on the updates, sales, and promotional events about 001 Game Creator and other projects related to the main engine or its DLCs. To keep in the loop (possibly snagging some exclusives in the process...) be sure to join our newsletter here: https://001gamecreator.com/newsletter/

With Covid Delta playing a trick on the world collectively, let’s spread some treats this Halloween to brighten people’s days or haunt their dreams! Until October 28th, SoftWeir Inc. will be holding a spooktacular horror jam with cash prizes! https://001gamecreator.com/spooktacular-game-jam/

Last year and probably this year, trick or treating hasn’t been a very safe option for everyone. To prevent folks (especially kids) from missing out on the experience, we will be providing a digital ‘trick or treat’ experience that anyone can participate! On Halloween night (October 31st), we will be streaming from 5 PM to 7 PM EDT. Meanwhile, viewers will be able to play a random entry as a Halloween treat. All entries will become available to play for free after the event! https://www.twitch.tv/001gamecreator



Fill your Steam cart up with goodies from 001 Game Creator this Halloween season! Starting today, our Halloween Steam sales event begins, with discounts on 001 Game Creator and its DLCs. Right now, you can get 60% off the main engine, and up to 30% off on the DLCs through Steam. This Steam sales event ends November 1st, so make sure to grab them way before Halloween!

Finally, seize our educational books during the Amazon sale as well! The first book (001 Basics) will explain how to use the engine and its primary functions, and the second book will focus on everything you need to know about resources. Knowing these two essential categories will help new developers to get started in creating their first project. Electronic book owners will also receive a downloadable and printable copy of the workbooks as well! Therefore, you can maximize your self-learning experience by taking notes or doing some exercises in the workbooks! This Amazon sale ends on October 20th. Please note that the promotional price may not be available in all regions. If you are within the region, the reduced price will be $17.99 instead of original $24.99.
001 Basics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3642K5
001 Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7X6XRG



Make sure you're up to date (v2021.008.000) if you want access to the coolest changes and hottest fixes. The new features that were added include folks using: the Render Priority Option for Actors; List Option in custom events and network messages; and the maximum and minimum speed as well as opacity for the clouds and rain. Hot fixes include using equipment when actors are submerged, improper valid saves, irregular AI pathfinding movements and irregular shaped actors (vehicles, airplanes) moving between map boundary connections.

With Covid Delta playing a trick on the world collectively, let’s spread some treats this Halloween to brighten people’s days or haunt their dreams! Until October 28th, SoftWeir Inc. will be holding a spooktacular horror jam with cash prizes!
https://001gamecreator.com/spooktacular-game-jam/

Last year and probably this year, trick or treating hasn’t been a very safe option for everyone. To prevent folks (especially kids) from missing out on the experience, we will be providing a digital ‘trick or treat’ experience that anyone can participate! On Halloween night (October 31st), we will be hosting our first live stream from 5 PM to 7 PM EDT. Meanwhile, viewers will be able to play a random entry as a Halloween treat. All entries will become available to play for free after the event!
https://www.twitch.tv/001gamecreator

Stay cool because we just released the third new update this year for 001 Game Creator, with new changes and performance improvements! We hope that you enjoy this new version (2021.008.000) and checkout the highlighted features that are mentioned below before this hot summer ends.

Folks who are using irregular shaped actors (like vehicles, airplanes, etc.) in their projects will enjoy this new update! We've fixed the edge case issues with irregular shaped actors moving between map boundary connections, and we've even fixed the AI pathfinding issues too.

We have also fixed sprite and item templates not saving properly as well as fixing some incorrect template associations for body sprites in the MMORPG template. Besides making template changes, we also clarified for users that a restart must be performed if dx8vb.dll isn't registered properly for built games.

What if an equipment cannot be properly used underwater? Some users noticed that they could not use any equipment when their actors are submerged underwater. We've resolved this issue, but users can create scripts if they don't want submerged actors to use any equipment.

We have been releasing new updates this year, and there were some cool stuff, so make sure you have the newest version! You should see 2021.008.000. If not, then you might not be able to see these cool changes. Folks can now use the Render Priority Option for Actors; List Option in custom events and network messages; and the maximum and minimum speed as well as opacity for the clouds and rain. Mobile users will no longer deal with the inaccurate Android touches from certain manufacturers (OnePlus, LG and Redmi). We also fixed the conversions of text to any numbers that were stored in variables because it greatly impacted the stored numbers in variables on Android, iOS and HTML5. Other hot fixes include the log messages that were not disappearing over time after executing custom events within the map/interface editors; and some crashes that focuses on the player or party.

As always, we appreciate the continued support and feedback that we receive from both the community and our Patreons. You can view the full list of changes for the newest update and the previous ones from the changelog: https://001gamecreator.com/changes/

Learn more about 001 Game Creator by watching our revamped tutorial series! This series covers the basics of using the engine, and we're happy to have released Part 4 to the public! This fourth section covers Scripting, Timers, and Zones. While the video explains these three topics, viewers will also learn more about using the Script Editor and triggers by the steps show We also cover how you can place zones and timers on the map!



If you want to watch the series from the very beginning, you can check them out as well as other videos on our YouTube channel. We also have a dedicated video playlist that includes tutorials made by the community. Make sure to subscribe because we'll be adding more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/001GameCreator/featured

We are still releasing more 001 Game Recipes as Steam guides to the public and Patreon community. Right now, the newest recipe covers how to create a custom cursor. You can try this recipe out as well as the past recipes: how to create a progression gate by ensuring the player defeats all enemies before leaving the area; how to create a Sprint using Stamina; and how to make a title screen/menu within 001 Game Creator. You can always look back at theses published recipes and other guides by visiting the guide section on Steam.

Click here for more details: https://001gamecreator.com/game-recipes/

If you would like to have first access to the newest materials about 001 Game Creator, then you should join our Patreon community. This community gets first access to the newest videos, recipes and beta versions before we release it to the public. Once we reach $1000/Month on Patreon, we will start hosting webinars! Click here to join this wonderful group: https://www.patreon.com/SoftWeir


Besides getting the latest update, take this opportunity to grab our E-books during the Amazon sale as well! The first book (001 Basics) will explain how to basically use the engine and its primary functions, and the second book will focus on resources. Knowing these two essential categories will help new developers to get started in creating their first project. E-book owners will also receive a downloadable and printable copy of the workbooks as well! Therefore, you can maximize your self-learning experience by taking notes or doing some exercises in the workbooks! This Amazon sale begins on August 4th and ends on August 10th. Please note that the promotional price may not be available in all regions. If you are within the region, the reduced price will be $17.99 instead of original $24.99.

Please click the links below:
001 Basics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3642K5
001 Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7X6XRG

Rock your semester by being the coolest kid who can build video games in 001 Game Creator! Get a headstart on gathering your supplies during the Back-to-School sales event! Right now, get 60% off the main engine and up to 30% off on the downloadable contents (DLCs) through Steam.

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Start this summer with a hot bang by checking out our newest video, the Mouse/Touch Wiki page and Steam Summer Sale!


Learn more about 001 Game Creator by watching our revamped tutorial series! This series covers the basics of using the engine, and we're happy to have released Part 3 to the public! This third section covers Actors, Doors, Items and Lights. While the video explains these four topics, viewers will also learn more about the Actor Editor and Actor Character template. Start watching now:



If you want to watch the series from the very beginning, you can check them out as well as other videos on our YouTube channel. We also have a dedicated video playlist that includes tutorials made by the community. Make sure to subscribe because we'll be adding more videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/001GameCreator/featured


If you would like to have first access to the newest materials about 001 Game Creator, then you should join our Patreon community. This community gets first access to the newest videos, recipes and beta versions before we release it to the public. Right now, the Patreon community is checking out the newest 001 Game Recipe. Click here to join this wonderful group: https://www.patreon.com/SoftWeir


Besides creating new videos, we've also been updating and creating new Wiki pages, particularly about utilizing mouse/touch input. The community has asked for more details about mouse/touch input, so we're happy to finally have a page that explains the Screen and Target positions, triggers and gestures. We've included other fine details as well, so make sure to checkout the link here: https://001gamecreator.com/wiki/cursors/


As we update and maintain our wiki pages, we've been looking for bilingual translators! Our engine can support any language (Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Arabian, etc.) since we have added a fully supported Unicode, but we do not have enough translated materials for our non-English speakers to use. If you enjoy 001 Game Creator and know another language that's not English, please contact us if you would like to volunteer to translate our engine from English to another language: https://001gamecreator.com/translation/

We also highly encourage folks to publish their awesome scripts or guides in any language on Steam as well: https://steamcommunity.com/app/347400/guides/


Complete your projects this summer time through 001 Game Creator! Get 60% off on the main engine and 30% off on the downloadable contents. The Steam Summer Sale starts today and ends July 15th. Use this opportunity to checkout our latest update that has brought new features and changes that you can enjoy!


We hope that you haven't missed out on our major update because we announced some cool stuff! This new version includes the Render Priority Option for Actors; List Option in custom events and network messages; and the maximum and minimum speed as well as opacity for the clouds and rain. We've also made some hot fixes for our mobile users that dealt with the inaccurate Android touches from certain manufacturers (OnePlus, LG and Redmi). We also fixed the conversions of text to any numbers that were stored in variables because it greatly impacted the stored numbers in variables on Android, iOS and HTML5. Other hot fixes include the log messages that were not disappearing over time after executing custom events within the map/interface editors; correcting the vehicles for not properly responding to the map boundary connections; and some crashes that focuses on the player or party.

As always, we appreciate the continued support and feedback that we receive from both the community and our Patreons. You can view the full list of changes for the newest update and the previous ones from the changelog: https://001gamecreator.com/changes/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/347400/001_Game_Creator/
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/977250/001_Game_Creator__Enhanced_RPG_TurnBased_Battles/?curator_clanid=9370680
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042950/001_Game_Creator__Visual_Novel_Kit/?curator_clanid=9370680
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We're thrilled to release the second new update this year for 001 Game Creator, with new changes and performance improvements! We hope that you enjoy this major update and checkout the things that are mentioned below.


If you have a project that focuses on one-on-one combat between actors or actors that constantly overlap with each other, then you'll love this new feature. We have added the "Render Priority" option to actors. The "Render Priority" will support rendering of semi-transparent actors against each other properly when they partially overlap, or when handing z-fighting issues.

This version also fixes the memory leaks and loss of graphics in the tile-set editor when copying, pasting and editing tiles and terraformations. Therefore, you should be able to preview everything without experiencing any graphical issues throughout the editing process.


Additionally, mobile users will notice that this version fixes the inaccurate Android touches from certain manufacturers (OnePlus, LG and Redmi). We've been working hard to include this fix, so these mobile users won't deal with this issue anymore. Engine users should also notice that we fixed the conversions of text to any numbers that were stored in variables because it greatly impacted the stored numbers in variables on Andriod, iOS and HTML5.


Apart from making Android fixes, users should see smoother animations in the 3D Action-RPG Template. We were able to fix the rendering overlaps and smooth out the animation stuttering. Additionally, we fixed the missing airplane animation as well.


Users have submitted reports that the log messages were not disappearing over time after executing custom events within the map/interface editors. We fixed that issued and hope that you take advantage in using custom events within the map/interface editors. As a quick reminder, we recently released a new feature from the previous update that enables users to click "list" option in custom events and network messages. Game developers who are making a life simulator game in a farm environment might find it beneficial to have a custom event that lists the animals, animal actions and more.


We've gotten reports from folks who experienced an issue when creating too many terraformations. We've fixed the problem and wanted to mention that more users should often use the terraformation system. The tile terraformation window allows the user to utilize concave and convex tiles (as well as neighboring tiles as an option), which means that that the user can ultimately change how a pool of water should be visually seen when it on the ground or grass tiles. Variability options (like color and rotation) are also available to the user when making a change in the terraformation.


After talking about terraformation, maybe some folks might want to create a race car game or a project involving vehicles. If so, game developers will be excited to know that we corrected the vehicles for not properly responding to the map boundary connections. For engine users who are not interested involving any vehicles, we also fixed some crashes that focuses on the player or party. We fixed the crash when the user is changing the starting player's location in setting while no maps or interfaces are loaded, and we fixed the crash when attempting to remove a party member from an empty party.


Please be sure to always check if you are using the latest version. We've fixed many things and continue to bring new changes. One of those changes include fixing graphics that turned into white squares after restarting a game in a built PC/Steam game. Another change includes improving the video card capability of 3D models with more than 40 bones when users reported seeing graphical glitches with 3D models in general. Besides getting an update that fixes issues, you gain some cool features as well. We expanded the script options for map events. These options include changing the maximum and minimum speed as well as the opacity for the clouds and rain.

As always, we appreciate the continued support and feedback that we receive from both the community and our Patreons. You can view the full list of changes for the newest update and the previous ones from the changelog: https://001gamecreator.com/changes/



Besides getting the latest update, take this opportunity to grab our electronic books during the Amazon sale as well! The first book will explain how to basically use the engine and its primary functions, and the second book will focus on resources. Knowing these two essential categories will help new developers to get started in creating their first project. E-book owners will also receive a downloadable and printable copy of the workbooks as well! Therefore, you can maximize your self-learning experience by taking notes or doing some excercises in the workbooks! This Amazon sale begins on April 22nd and ends on April 28th, which will only last one week. Please note that the promotional price may not be available in all regions. If you are within the region, the reduced price will be $17.99 instead of original $24.99.

Please click the links below:
001 Basics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3642K5
001 Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7X6XRG


April showers have brought a new engine update, an Amazon sale and a Steam sale to our pc's horizon! Get 60% off of the main engine and 30% off on the downloadable contents. This Steam sale will also begin on April 22nd and ends on May 6th. Please note that the sale duration is different from the Amazon sale, so make sure to get the books during the one week promotional sale.

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042950/001_Game_Creator__Visual_Novel_Kit/?curator_clanid=9370680
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The new version (v2021.003.000) of 001 Game Creator is finally available! Thanks to the feedback from the community and our Patreons, we’re able to put together a great update. Download this new version now to access the new features, performance improvements and bug fixes.


Before this public release, the Patreon community first accessed the Beta version of this update (and other cool Patreon benefits that you can find here). It includes new features, with one of them being a new “List” option to custom events and network messages. Now, you can create custom lists of options. The second new feature enables the user to access the list of the project’s globals through the “Global Variables Collection” and “Switches Collection” use values. The third feature enables the user to be able to import GIF files through the sprite editor when adding “Image Files”.




Besides adding new features, we have also expanded the script options for map events, so users can create interesting atmospheres and captivating scenes on any map! These options include changing the maximum and minimum speed as well as the opacity for the clouds and rain. Users can also choose a script to change the cloud/rain sprites or the script to change wind direction. We have also greatly improved the range used for each weather slider, making it far easier to setup rain and clouds!




Besides updating the engine with cool new features and options, we’ve also updated our wiki pages to display text scripting codes. This is a useful reference for anyone using the text scripting mode, as you no longer have to convert graphical scripts to figure out text scripting codes! Check out the updated wiki pages here:
https://001gamecreator.com/wiki/events/
https://001gamecreator.com/wiki/usevalues/


Although we have implemented new things inside and outside of the engine, we’ve also worked on bugs/issues that were reported to us. These reports include graphical glitches with 3D models in general for some users. To resolve the issue, we improved the video card capability of 3D models with more than 40 bones.


We’ve also gotten reports regarding when someone is saving and loading games. Fortunately, this new version will be able to resolve them. You can expect a fix for Android games loading incorrectly and games that have variables containing empty arrays crashing. We’ve even fixed the crash when loading a minimalistic saved game when equipment items are based on a template.


Apart from the major fixes mentioned above, we also handled other minor problems. Engine users will no longer lose resources when playing a built game that has restarted at least once, and they can now use underscores in Android IDs. In the MMORPG template, we fixed the error when the number of connections to the server exceeded 100. To improve the engine’s usability and performance, we removed all superfluous quotation marks from listings in graphical scripter event windows and made “Ignore Obstacles” as a default for lights.


As a kind reminder, we’ve integrated some changes that are beneficial for all users, but you will need to download the latest version in order for you to experience them. That includes resolving bug issues and gaining access to new content. Here’s some highlights of those changes from the previous updates:
-Improved Map Performance (Large Maps)
-Actor AI Fixes (Water/Ramps/Walls)
-Graphical Glitch Fixes for Particle Effects (HTML5/Mobile)
-Updated Android API target version to 29 (now 30) to support latest Google Play Store requirements
-Fixed defeated player actors from being able to change direction or jump
-Fixed displaying the incorrect number of walls (wall height) in map editor
-Fixed the visual issues when climbing fences in the Platformer template
-Fixed displaying the incorrect number of walls (wall height) in map editor

As always, you can view the full list of changes for the newest update and the previous ones from the changelog:
https://001gamecreator.com/changes/