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Sticky in Critics lounge doesn't take long to find

Thank you so much

Sorry for being such a numpty

Hi   Somewhere on this fine forum is a thread with a list of downloadable art and graphics software suitable for use with AGS and I can't find it.

I've done a search, but I'm drawing a blank on keywords to look for.

So, many apologies on starting a thread about looking for a thread, but I was hoping someone might know where it is and be able to link me up.

Big thanks  

Ooh! Good question BlueAngel, I'm so glad you asked this because, as you know, I have the same dilemma.

I hope you do post your game (in the Completed Games forum) so I can see what happens and decide if I'm brave enough to copy you 

Hi MisoSoup, thanks for the nice comments, I'm glad the tutorials are helpful to you.  :-)  I've had a few people send me emails about how to publish their game once they've completed it.  I should really make a video about it.  I see that Khris and Matti already answered you, but I think the videos could benefit from answering this question anyway.

Ooh, hello densming *starstruck*

The videos are terrific - I think they're the first series of youtube videos I've ever bothered to watch all the way through

And, although I managed to post a game thenks to Khris and Matti, I definitely think a step by step guide would be useful - I found it quite difficult to locate information on how to complete and publish a game, and I assume other people find themselves in the same position

Keep up the good work, your tutorial is completely indespensible and I would have given up on AGS weeks ago without it


Edited to add a big "hear hear!" to Karlos and BlueAngel (cuz I don't know if you can multi-quote on this forum :p)

Bah dont worry about it...enjoy your hobby, dont worry what people say

Thanks general *salutes*

I think that maybe there should be a thread (sticky?) for people to post their first games in, so they can get (kindly) criticism and show off their efforts, but folks playing the games know not to expect too much from them

There isn't one already is there?

-Increase the character's animation speed
-look up StartCutscene in the manual and set a speech text skip option
-add a label on a GUI that's always on, set the GUI and label to not clickable and set the label's text to "@OVERHOTSPOT@"
-add/name exit hotspots

Haha, easy peasy! 

I've been tweaking my game a bit since your last post, and I'll get to work on the @OVERHOTSPOTS@ thingy soon. Fortunately densming has covered how to use the GUIs in his tutorials, so with luck I should be able to do it (maybe  )

(Tsk! And I thought my game was finished - shows what I know)

interestingly enough, this conversation is actually making me want to play your game MORE rather than less.  lol 

lol I have a feeling none of you guys will ever get to see just how humble my game truly is 

(Although, I have to confess to a terrible urge to show you it despite its not inconsiderable flaws)

Hi Ben, thanks for the welcome 

I plucked up the courage to post one of my idiotic queries, and although it quickly became obvious that I am totally clueless, my question was answered quickly by some very helpful (and patient) people

Perhaps it's not quite as scary here as I first thought 

Hahaha  You just described my game almost perfectly (except you forgot to mention the crappy graphics and general lack of playability)

I think I'll be keeping this one to myself and not letting you guys see it

So there 

Thanks Khris

I'm laughing at myself now, because as soon as you said "together with a few screenshots," I thought "Eek! how do I do screenshots?" only to discover you'd explained it in the next sentence, so thanks again

But what do you mean by "you shouldn't publish anyway"? Are you suggesting it would be a mistake to let this forum see the (embarrassingly bad) fruits of my labour? (Because if so, I'll take your advice and not link to it here, I'll just use the link to show (sympathetic) friends and family)

Thank you for your explanation - I think I get the gist, and I'll have a go at trying it out (cross your fingers for me)



Edited To Add: Yay! Dit it! It worked! Thanks Khris, thanks Matti, you guys are ace!

Thanks Khris and Matti I think I'm inching closer to what I need to do, but I still think a clear, consise explanation somewhere would benefit those of us who aren't as intelligent or experienced as you guys.

Your contributions have been very helpful though - I didn't know you had to switch the debugger off, so thanks Matti

And, although I've read the relevant part of the manual, I still don't understand whether I'm obliged to credit AGS or anyone in my game, and what form that's supposed to take.

Also, as I've never uploaded a computer program before, that whole process is quite mysterious, although I have managed to glean some clues from your comments.

I must confess, I haven't really understood the manual at all, and everything I've managed to do has been as a direct result of densming's wonderful tutorials - they are very clearly and thoroughly explained and follow an order which is sensible to the user. Hence my request for a video on what to do next - I don't understand it and densming explains everything in an understandable and comprehensive manner.  (Thanks again densming!)

Hi I hope it's ok to bump such an old thread, but I've been watching the video tutorial and I wanted to say thank you. I sent you (densming) a pm but I don't think it worked and I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for all your hard work.

I also have a request for a video. Could you (or have you?) make a video explaining what to do once your game is completed?

I have made a (very modest) game, which I would not have been able to do without your instruction, but now I don't know what to do with it. I have read the manual, but am none the wiser, and searched the board but still don't get what I'm supposed to do next.

Thanks again, you're a star!

Hello, I'm new 

I've just made a little game (although it's a bit rubbish) and I have a whole load of idiotic questions to ask, but I'm too scared to post them.

Anyone else feel the same?