Buildbox is the world's first software that truly allows anyone to create amazing games regardless of technical skill. Due to its unique user interface, making games becomes a fluid process that doesn't require any scripting, programming or software design experience. GameMaker: Studio is a full game development tool, featuring a level editor, asset manager, code editor, and its own scripting language known as GameMaker Language (GML). Earlier versions of GameMaker were were very basic, and many people will remember them as being mostly for total beginners - to make a game commercially with them would have.
- Game Maker Studio 2 Tutorials Pdf
- Game Maker 8.1 Tutorials Pdf
- Gamemaker Studio 2 Tutorial Pdf
- 2d Game Maker Online
- Game Maker 8 Tutorials Pdf
- Game Maker Tutorials Pdf Free
Game Maker Studio 2 Tutorials Pdf
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Hey there guys! Welcome to /r/gamemaker! Below is a comprehensive list of helpful tutorials, tricks, how-to's and useful resources for use with GameMaker Studio.
For starters, always remember, if you don't understand a function, or want to see if a function exists for what you are trying to do, press F1 or middle mouse click on a function. GameMaker has an amazing resource library that goes in-depth with examples for every single built in function.
Make A Game With No Experience - Tom Francis
GameMaker Studio HTTP DLL 2 Networking - SlasherXGAMES
Top-down stealth tutorials - Lewis Clark
Top Down 'Zombie' Shooter - Making Games 101
Getting Started with GameMaker - Let's Learn GameMaker: Studio
Staff Picks - GM Forum
Data Structures (in 4 parts) - /u/PixelatedPope
Surfaces - /u/kbjwes77
Switching from DnD to GML - /u/calio
GameMaker Studio HTTP DLL 2 Networking - SlasherXGAMES
Top-down stealth tutorials - Lewis Clark
Top Down 'Zombie' Shooter - Making Games 101
Getting Started with GameMaker - Let's Learn GameMaker: Studio
Staff Picks - GM Forum
Data Structures (in 4 parts) - /u/PixelatedPope
Surfaces - /u/kbjwes77
Switching from DnD to GML - /u/calio
YouTube Tutorials (in no particular order)
Tom Francis
Shaun Spalding
SlasherXGAMES
HeartBeast
Lewis Clark
/u/PixelatedPope
Making Games 101
Let's Learn GameMaker: Studio
GameMaker Game Programming Course
Shaun Spalding
SlasherXGAMES
HeartBeast
Lewis Clark
/u/PixelatedPope
Making Games 101
Let's Learn GameMaker: Studio
GameMaker Game Programming Course
/r/gamemakertutorials
GameMaker Tutorials
Steam Guides
GameMaker Forums
Xarrot Studios
Xor Shader Examples & Tutorials
GameMaker Tutorials
Steam Guides
GameMaker Forums
Xarrot Studios
Xor Shader Examples & Tutorials
Coding Support (in no particular order)
GameMaker Forums
/r/gamemaker
/r/gamemaker irc
Steam Forums
/r/gamemaker
/r/gamemaker irc
Steam Forums
Pixel Tutorial Introduction - finalbossblues
Pixel Art Tutorial - Derkyu
A Beginner's Guide to Spriting - godsavant
Super Easy Pixel Art Tutorial - /u/Crate_Boy
DB32 Color Palette
DB32 Gradient Generator
So you want to be a pixel artist?
Random Sprite Generator
2D Game Art for Programmers
Making Better 2D art article
Adobe Color Picker
DOTA 2 Design Guide
Online Icon Converter
Color Finder: rgb.to
Free Textures
Pixel Art Tutorial - Derkyu
A Beginner's Guide to Spriting - godsavant
Super Easy Pixel Art Tutorial - /u/Crate_Boy
DB32 Color Palette
DB32 Gradient Generator
So you want to be a pixel artist?
Random Sprite Generator
2D Game Art for Programmers
Making Better 2D art article
Adobe Color Picker
DOTA 2 Design Guide
Online Icon Converter
Color Finder: rgb.to
Free Textures
Pixel Art Programs
Spriter Pro
Sprite Lamp
GraphicsGale
aseprite
Tile Studio
Paint.NET
Piskel
Krita
GIMP
PIXOTHELLO
Sprite Lamp
GraphicsGale
aseprite
Tile Studio
Paint.NET
Piskel
Krita
GIMP
PIXOTHELLO
FL Studio 11/12
Audacity
Soundation Studio
Audiotool
Bxfr - Sound FX Maker
Sound Bible
freesound project
Convert OGG/MP3/WAV
Convert WAV to MP3
BFXR
Abundant Music
CG Music
GXSCC
Royalty Free Music by /u/cowabungadude86 (1) (2) (3)- (only requests you credit him if you use anything)
Music by /u/likesgivingdownvotes - Only requires to be credited.
Bosca Ceoil
PxTone
Incompetech
Musagi
LMMS
ChipTone
LabChirp
BeepBox
Royalty Free Game Sounds
Still North Media Sound Effects
Audacity
Soundation Studio
Audiotool
Bxfr - Sound FX Maker
Sound Bible
freesound project
Convert OGG/MP3/WAV
Convert WAV to MP3
BFXR
Abundant Music
CG Music
GXSCC
Royalty Free Music by /u/cowabungadude86 (1) (2) (3)- (only requests you credit him if you use anything)
Music by /u/likesgivingdownvotes - Only requires to be credited.
Bosca Ceoil
PxTone
Incompetech
Musagi
LMMS
ChipTone
LabChirp
BeepBox
Royalty Free Game Sounds
Still North Media Sound Effects
Development Resources
OpenGameArt
Kenney
10gb+ High Quality Audio
Reiner's Tilesets
Game-Icons
Bagful of Wrong (art assets)
Backyard Ninja Design
GameMaker Marketplace
GMLscripts
GM Toolbox
Kenney
10gb+ High Quality Audio
Reiner's Tilesets
Game-Icons
Bagful of Wrong (art assets)
Backyard Ninja Design
GameMaker Marketplace
GMLscripts
GM Toolbox
HeartBeast
Shaun Spalding
YukonW
Need more livestream links!
Shaun Spalding
YukonW
Need more livestream links!
GameMaker Events
Official gm48 (48 Hour Game Jam)
GMCJam
Pass The Code - Collaborative Game Development
Pass The Code Repository Website
Weekly Challenges
Feedback Friday
Screenshot Saturday
GMCJam
Pass The Code - Collaborative Game Development
Pass The Code Repository Website
Weekly Challenges
Feedback Friday
Screenshot Saturday
Vlambeer's Art of Screenshake
Juice it or lose it
Why your death animation sucks
Collision Functions
Juice it or lose it
Why your death animation sucks
Collision Functions
While tutorials are great and can help you out a lot, they are not a replacement for learning how to code. Anyone can copy someone elses code with ease. But to truly learn how to code yourself and understand what you are coding, you need to take what you learn in tutorials and implement it in your own unique way.
If you are new to coding, here is a topic made a while ago with some great tips on making your coding adventures go more smoothly. One major habit everyone needs to get into is backing up your project files! While GM:S will make backups for you, up to 15. It is great practice to make your own backups elsewhere.
Never be afraid to ask for help with whatever issues you are having. Sometimes it takes someone else looking at your code to spot the problem, give you a faster and cleaner way to write, or just figure out how to do something. Remember, when asking for help, it's best to include the specific code you are having issues with. Make sure to copy&paste the code, a screenshot will let us see it, but won't allow anyone to easily test it. And at best, include the project file if you feel comfortable with others digging through your code.
I've seen a lot of this since the Humble Bundle deal. Remember, this is a very nice, friendly and family oriented community. If you don't agree on something someone says, don't downvote them into oblivion and curse them out and talk down to them. Simply offer a counter statement, in a nice and educating manner. Insulting others will get you nowhere, and the next time you ask for help, others may be less inclined to help you if you have been very hostile in the past.
This list will continue to grow. If I missed something, let me know. I'm sure I did.
Thanks to /u/Cajoled for help with suggestions and the topic title.
//Edit
Oh boy, top rated post of all time in /r/gamemaker. This is something else for sure.
Oh boy, top rated post of all time in /r/gamemaker. This is something else for sure.
Big thanks to /u/horromantic_dramedy for the large list of additional audio and pixel art sources.
Again, if you find something that you feel should be added to this then please send me a message.
46 comments
Posted by4 years ago
Archived
Hey there guys! Welcome to /r/gamemaker! Below is a comprehensive list of helpful tutorials, tricks, how-to's and useful resources for use with GameMaker Studio.
For starters, always remember, if you don't understand a function, or want to see if a function exists for what you are trying to do, press F1 or middle mouse click on a function. GameMaker has an amazing resource library that goes in-depth with examples for every single built in function.
Make A Game With No Experience - Tom Francis
GameMaker Studio HTTP DLL 2 Networking - SlasherXGAMES
Top-down stealth tutorials - Lewis Clark
Top Down 'Zombie' Shooter - Making Games 101
Getting Started with GameMaker - Let's Learn GameMaker: Studio
Staff Picks - GM Forum
Data Structures (in 4 parts) - /u/PixelatedPope
Surfaces - /u/kbjwes77
Switching from DnD to GML - /u/calio
GameMaker Studio HTTP DLL 2 Networking - SlasherXGAMES
Top-down stealth tutorials - Lewis Clark
Top Down 'Zombie' Shooter - Making Games 101
Getting Started with GameMaker - Let's Learn GameMaker: Studio
Staff Picks - GM Forum
Data Structures (in 4 parts) - /u/PixelatedPope
Surfaces - /u/kbjwes77
Switching from DnD to GML - /u/calio
YouTube Tutorials (in no particular order)
Tom Francis
Shaun Spalding
SlasherXGAMES
HeartBeast
Lewis Clark
/u/PixelatedPope
Making Games 101
Let's Learn GameMaker: Studio
GameMaker Game Programming Course
Shaun Spalding
SlasherXGAMES
HeartBeast
Lewis Clark
/u/PixelatedPope
Making Games 101
Let's Learn GameMaker: Studio
GameMaker Game Programming Course
/r/gamemakertutorials
GameMaker Tutorials
Steam Guides
GameMaker Forums
Xarrot Studios
Xor Shader Examples & Tutorials
GameMaker Tutorials
Steam Guides
GameMaker Forums
Xarrot Studios
Xor Shader Examples & Tutorials
Coding Support (in no particular order)
GameMaker Forums
/r/gamemaker
/r/gamemaker irc
Steam Forums
/r/gamemaker
/r/gamemaker irc
Steam Forums
Pixel Tutorial Introduction - finalbossblues
Pixel Art Tutorial - Derkyu
A Beginner's Guide to Spriting - godsavant
Super Easy Pixel Art Tutorial - /u/Crate_Boy
DB32 Color Palette
DB32 Gradient Generator
So you want to be a pixel artist?
Random Sprite Generator
2D Game Art for Programmers
Making Better 2D art article
Adobe Color Picker
DOTA 2 Design Guide
Online Icon Converter
Color Finder: rgb.to
Free Textures
Pixel Art Tutorial - Derkyu
A Beginner's Guide to Spriting - godsavant
Super Easy Pixel Art Tutorial - /u/Crate_Boy
DB32 Color Palette
DB32 Gradient Generator
So you want to be a pixel artist?
Random Sprite Generator
2D Game Art for Programmers
Making Better 2D art article
Adobe Color Picker
DOTA 2 Design Guide
Online Icon Converter
Color Finder: rgb.to
Free Textures
Pixel Art Programs
Spriter Pro
Sprite Lamp
GraphicsGale
aseprite
Tile Studio
Paint.NET
Piskel
Krita
GIMP
PIXOTHELLO
Sprite Lamp
GraphicsGale
aseprite
Tile Studio
Paint.NET
Piskel
Krita
GIMP
PIXOTHELLO
FL Studio 11/12
Audacity
Soundation Studio
Audiotool
Bxfr - Sound FX Maker
Sound Bible
freesound project
Convert OGG/MP3/WAV
Convert WAV to MP3
BFXR
Abundant Music
CG Music
GXSCC
Royalty Free Music by /u/cowabungadude86 (1) (2) (3)- (only requests you credit him if you use anything)
Music by /u/likesgivingdownvotes - Only requires to be credited.
Bosca Ceoil
PxTone
Incompetech
Musagi
LMMS
ChipTone
LabChirp
BeepBox
Royalty Free Game Sounds
Still North Media Sound Effects
Audacity
Soundation Studio
Audiotool
Bxfr - Sound FX Maker
Sound Bible
freesound project
Convert OGG/MP3/WAV
Convert WAV to MP3
BFXR
Abundant Music
CG Music
GXSCC
Royalty Free Music by /u/cowabungadude86 (1) (2) (3)- (only requests you credit him if you use anything)
Music by /u/likesgivingdownvotes - Only requires to be credited.
Bosca Ceoil
PxTone
Incompetech
Musagi
LMMS
ChipTone
LabChirp
BeepBox
Royalty Free Game Sounds
Still North Media Sound Effects
Development Resources
OpenGameArt
Kenney
10gb+ High Quality Audio
Reiner's Tilesets
Game-Icons
Bagful of Wrong (art assets)
Backyard Ninja Design
GameMaker Marketplace
GMLscripts
GM Toolbox
Kenney
10gb+ High Quality Audio
Reiner's Tilesets
Game-Icons
Bagful of Wrong (art assets)
Backyard Ninja Design
GameMaker Marketplace
GMLscripts
GM Toolbox
HeartBeast
Shaun Spalding
YukonW
Need more livestream links!
Shaun Spalding
YukonW
Need more livestream links!
Game Maker 8.1 Tutorials Pdf
GameMaker Events
Official gm48 (48 Hour Game Jam)
GMCJam
Pass The Code - Collaborative Game Development
Pass The Code Repository Website
Weekly Challenges
Feedback Friday
Screenshot Saturday
GMCJam
Pass The Code - Collaborative Game Development
Pass The Code Repository Website
Weekly Challenges
Feedback Friday
Screenshot Saturday
Vlambeer's Art of Screenshake
Juice it or lose it
Why your death animation sucks
Collision Functions
Juice it or lose it
Why your death animation sucks
Collision Functions
Gamemaker Studio 2 Tutorial Pdf
While tutorials are great and can help you out a lot, they are not a replacement for learning how to code. Anyone can copy someone elses code with ease. But to truly learn how to code yourself and understand what you are coding, you need to take what you learn in tutorials and implement it in your own unique way.
If you are new to coding, here is a topic made a while ago with some great tips on making your coding adventures go more smoothly. One major habit everyone needs to get into is backing up your project files! While GM:S will make backups for you, up to 15. It is great practice to make your own backups elsewhere.
Never be afraid to ask for help with whatever issues you are having. Sometimes it takes someone else looking at your code to spot the problem, give you a faster and cleaner way to write, or just figure out how to do something. Remember, when asking for help, it's best to include the specific code you are having issues with. Make sure to copy&paste the code, a screenshot will let us see it, but won't allow anyone to easily test it. And at best, include the project file if you feel comfortable with others digging through your code.
I've seen a lot of this since the Humble Bundle deal. Remember, this is a very nice, friendly and family oriented community. If you don't agree on something someone says, don't downvote them into oblivion and curse them out and talk down to them. Simply offer a counter statement, in a nice and educating manner. Insulting others will get you nowhere, and the next time you ask for help, others may be less inclined to help you if you have been very hostile in the past.
This list will continue to grow. If I missed something, let me know. I'm sure I did.
Thanks to /u/Cajoled for help with suggestions and the topic title.
//Edit
Oh boy, top rated post of all time in /r/gamemaker. This is something else for sure.
Oh boy, top rated post of all time in /r/gamemaker. This is something else for sure.
2d Game Maker Online
Big thanks to /u/horromantic_dramedy for the large list of additional audio and pixel art sources.
Game Maker 8 Tutorials Pdf
Again, if you find something that you feel should be added to this then please send me a message.
Game Maker Tutorials Pdf Free
46 comments