Platform Builder
Platform Builder 10 Beta
If you haven't already noticed, Platform Builder 10 Beta is available NOW for anyone interested to try it out! As always, there are a ton of new features, but this update is also the release of revamped graphics! You can see all of the changes on our forum page.
How do I access Platform Builder 10 Beta?
It's pretty easy. From your steam library, look to the left with all of your games. Right-click on Platform Builder, select "Properties," and then under "betas," you'll see an option to use Platform Builder 10 Beta. This will cause Platform Builder to update so that the beta will launch next time you start.
Since this is a beta, be mindful that sometimes there are issues, but you can report any bug or errors you find here. Also, once you start working with Platform Builder 10, you cannot go back to those same game files with version 9. Because of this, you will be prompted to save a backup of all your files before you begin Platform Builder 10. This will also help in case something funky happens with your files while you work with a Beta version. ;)
It's been fun making these new features! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed the process of coding this thing into life!
Cheers,
Ting_Thing
Platform Builder 9.0.6
Fixed: Error when adding something to an empty folder.
Fixed: Error when copying character into an item box when nothing was selected previously.
Fixed: Character respawns may glitch by repositioning the living character to the edge of the view.
Fixed: Error code when switching areas with a pick-up item that uses a custom sprite.
Fixed: Uploaded music should not restart after switching to an area with the same music.
Fixed: Enemy speed command is not working if the enemy speed was previously set to 0.
Fixed: Some things do not display right with Player 2 Controls in "Other Settings" of Game Setup
Platform Builder 9.0 Patch 5
Fixed: Custom enemies were having some issues when landing on the ground.
PB 9.0.2 Release Notes
Fixed: Some commands adjusting physics do not work properly.
Fixed: Continue Previous setting in music is not working as it should.
Fixed: Lens controls in area editor are visible over a full-screen command prompt.
Fixed: Menu selection in Custom Menus of Game Setup may display over the controls.
Fixed: Custom menu and timelines don't show everything when the scroll bar is needed.
Fixed: Enemies can be glitchy if they land directly on the corner of something solid.
Fixed: Error when changing the maximum fall speed with commands.
Fixed: Bracketing Hover Time command gives the wrong number.
Fixed: Screen resize with F11 may not work.
PB 8.0 Patch 1
- Added commands to make the shake power "very light" or "very strong" for the screen shake effect.
- Added "lens strength" command to adjust the strength of your lens.
- Fixed: Some lens commands are unresponsive.
- Fixed: Flying Enemy Follow physics are not working correctly.
- Fixed: Animation speed is inconsistent between the game setup preview and game with custom things using custom sprites
- Fixed: The projectile editor in Game Setup does not give accurate test results in some instances.
- Fixed: Command prompt block spawn IDs are not responsive when they use Capital letters.
- Fixed: right-clicking the left arrow for lens strength in the overworld settings throws an error.
- Fixed: Sometimes a failure to initialize variables in the command prompt will throw an error.
- Fixed: Invincibility music plays over to the next area if music is set to "Continue Previous"
- Fixed: Some text is duplicated when naming a resource from the command prompt ID selecting tool.
- Fixed: Screen shake effect is not consistent across different FPS settings.
- Fixed: Unable to bracket the cooldown variable
- Color commands will not affect a fade-in or fade-out color after the fade has already started.
- Staggered looping speed will not be affected by changing the game's FPS.
- Pressing Esc. on the keyboard will take you out of Game Setup.
- When spawning with a command, any extra spaces at the end of the spawn ID will not be counted.
Platform Builder 9 Beta is Ready!
Today is an exciting day! Platform Builder 9 Beta is officially released and available for anyone who has registered for a free account on our forums.
Once you're logged in, visit the board named "Platform Builder 9 Beta," check out all of the exciting new features, and download.
Have it at!
Best,
TingThing
Developer of Platform Builder
Platform Builder 8 is Released!
Platform Builder 8 has arrived!
There are a LOT of new features that you can see here and here, but one of the most important additions that I want to highlights is the ability to export your games into a stand-alone .exe package with Platform Builder Pro.
This is something I have wanted to do for a long time, and I finally figured out a way to do it! If you have supported this program by purchasing Pro, you will be able to export your games to run on their own directly through Platform Builder so you can share them with your friends or even upload to other indie game websites.
With all the great new features that are out, I believe this community could create a great selection of fun and creative games with Platform Builder!
Enjoy all of these new features,
TingThing
Platform Builder 7
Hello everyone!
I typically post announcements on the forums, but I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to see this.
Platform Builder 7 is on its way, and it should be out (hopefully) by the end of August. If you have kept up with previous announcements, then you should know that this next version of Platform Builder will focus on a lot of suggestions and requests by the community. It's not too late to post in the suggestions page on the forums! We'd love to see the community grow, and you'll get the chance to see some of the exciting things which are coming soon!
Thanks for using Platform Builder!
Yours,
TingThing
Platform Builder 6.1 is Coming!
Hello everyone!
New features are ahead in Platform Builder 6.1!
It has been fun to see Platform Builder finally get running on Steam! For those of you who have followed from the beginning, you know that updates are common and Platform Builder is constantly growing. 6.0 came out at the end of last month, and the next release will be out in only a matter of weeks from now!
One of the ways that I help encourage community within Platform Builder is that forum members get access to up-and-coming changes!
I have already posted some stuff about the explore section and commands which will be major changes to look forward to. I hope you can all join the conversation on our forums!
Moving Forward,
TingThing