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slimetony

lets make a videogame how hard can it be

slimetony

nevermind you have to know shit about computers

hthrthebear

hey!! sorry to hijack this post, but there are a bunch of ways you can make videogames without knowing shit about computers!!

for starters, there’s Twine, which is fucking great for making all kinds of interactive experiences (it’s what Crystal Warrior Ke$ha was made in so you KNOW it’s good) at all skill levels (i picked it up and made a game in two minutes a few nights ago)

if you want a bit more involved experience there’s Inform 7 which is a simple language for text-based adventure games that reads like slightly-weird English and also relatively easy to learn

you can do some pretty fucking cool stuff with Unity (my personal engine of choice) but you may need to dig a bit farther to get at the good stuff. there’s lots of really good presets though (i made an entire game just mixing and matching pre-existing templates and adding in my own art, won an award at a game jam for that one) and if you want help the community’s pretty dang friendly from what i’ve seen!

this is just a taste of what’s out there from what i’ve seen, but there’s so many cool resources out there. if anyone wants help getting started, i’m around to give you a leg up on making something in the coolest, most unexplored art medium around!

auttoton

I’m addin’ to this post because lowering the barrier to entry for making games is super important to me!!!! If y’all have any questions about making games, you’re welcome to come and ask! I made this list a while back with some friends, so it has some of the programs John already mentioned.

2D Editors:

GameMaker : Potential for pure drag-and-drop “programming”. It is recommended to read-up on the program’s functions to make good use of it. Good for prototyping. Uses its own language called Game Maker Language (GML) that is similar to a C language (e.g. C++ or C#). For both Mac and PC; free version available.

Construct2 : Drag and drop level editor that uses an “If-Then” event sheet structure for programming. Good for prototyping and for beginners. For PC; free version available.

GameSalad : Drag and drop with no code requirement. Good for programming. For both Mac and PC; free version available.

Solpeo : HTML5 based game engine for 2D and isometric game development. Some programming knowledge needed. Platforms supported: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 9+. Free version available.

Stencyl : Drag and Drop “programming,” templates you can edit the variables/values for.

Scratch : Lego-block-style coding platform by MIT; totally free and a great intro to thinking in code. Very kid-friendly and comes with a community site. Browser version available.

3D Editors:

Unity : 3D editor that creates 3D games. Can build games for browser, as an app, or for mobile devices (iOS and Android). For both Mac and PC; free version available.

UDK (Unreal Development Kit) : Full-fledged, highly advanced editor. Features a complete set of tools that go from level design to visual scripting to cut-scene creation. Uses it’s own programming language called Unreal Script that can be arranged with Kismet, a visual code editor. For Mac and PC; free.

2D Art/Animation Software:

GIMP : Free photo editing and digital painting software.

Easy Paint Tool SAI : Free digital painting software with a UI similar to Photoshop.

Mischief : Free digital painting software with an endless canvas.

3D Art/Animation Software:

Sculptris : From the company that created Zbrush, this free software is ideal for beginning 3D sculptors.

Maya : Animation, VFX, lighting, and rendering software.

Magical Voxel : Voxel Art (3D Pixel Art). Very intuitive and quick to pick up.

SketchUp : Architectural modeling software, great for creating 3D environments and buildings. Free version available.

Text-Based Games:

Twine : Create interactive text stories using Twine’s visual map system that links your game together. Easy to learn and use. End result is browser-based. For Mac and PC; free.

Quest : Interactive text stories that you can build in-browser.

Ren’Py : Create visual novels using a modified version of Python that reads like a combination of stage directions and a CYOA novel. For PC, Mac, and Linux; free.

Audio Resources/Editors:

Indie Game Music : This site offers free indie music with no need to worry about royalties or licenses.

Audacity : A free, open-source, cross-platform sound editor that allows you to record and arrange sound.

Super Flash Bros. : This site allows you to record theremin-like (8bit) sounds and export them as .wav files for your games.

FL Studio : Free music composition software.

Miscellaneous Tools:

Donjon RPG Tools : Randomly generates maps, items, XP, etc.

W3Schools : Web-code tutorial database: HTML, CSS, Javascript+.

Debut Video Capture : Video screen capture to record Let’s Play videos, showcase your game on Youtube, etc.

Korsakow : Free tool for creating interactive and database films.

Processing : Flexible programming language used for visual and interactive artworks and simulations.

From Student to Designer, Part 2 : Tips for making a well-rounded, solid portfolio

Places to Publish/Share:

Itch.io : Platform for self-publishing games

Philome.la : Place to share Twine Games

nicejewishguy

@slimetony how does it feel to have your shitpost be turned into a helpful resource

slimetony

It feels like a betrayal of every tenant of humor I subscribe to. Helping people is an alien concept to me. It makes me upset.

mawwart

Asmo’s Roses

Hello everyone! This is a bit different than what I usually post so uh, consider this a peak beneath the iceberg of sorts…

Since this is a bit darker content of my monster au and I don’t wanna leave anything out, if there’s a trigger I missed let me know so I can add it. Regardless I’m putting the rest beneath the cut just in case. For those who continue on, prepare for some angst.

Trigger warnings: Blood, non-consensual drug use, allusions of rape, allusions of violence, captivity, body horror

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mawwart

The Next Part pt 2/4 Post-Fall; The little harpy Mammon has gotten big enough to explore on his own, and in doing so finds a lost skittish snake on his usual perch. He attempts to befriend him, as eccentric and strange as he is and promises to take him home with him, where it’s much safer and less open than any of the branches and foliage Levi had taken to hiding in previously. Meanwhile one of the witches that Lucifer had thought to be rid of has disguised herself and cursed Lucifer. Cursed to slowly let his anger consume him until there’s nothing left. Returning home, something else entirely happens. Lucifer falls ill, taking on a strange green glow instead of his usual red, becoming more ill each day. Mammon took over hunting duty and Levi kept watch of Lucifer’s condition. It wasn’t until a month later when Lucifer woke before sunrise only to find his ailment gone, and instead a small glowing green baby asleep in his nest. alt: “Where the fuck did this baby come from.”

boxbusiness

So Luke’s Birthday event implied some LuciSol, so yeaaaaaah. It’s like 4AM I’m down~ Let’s get down.

Suggestive below the cut

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sangled

more favorite ship dynamics… and to those wondering, ‘dumbass + dumbass’ isn’t its own category since that’s the foundation of every relationship

[part 3]

This is the fic for the Obey Me Secret Santa, @eleanorthearchangel is my recipient, I hope you enjoy and that you have a great holiday.

The avatar of sloth couldn't help being sleepy, especially on a day like this where the sound of rain pittered and pattered against the roof of the House of Lamentation, a peaceful symphony that made it impossible to stay awake. Added to the peaceful sounds of rain, the warmth of his favorite pillow beneath his head and tucked beneath his arms like a pet, along with the scent of lavender, a gift from one of his older brothers, this was the absolute best way for Belphegor to spend an afternoon. Perhaps with one major revision: if he was in his own room. The attic was comfortable, not that Belphegor had noticed that Lucifer had tried to make it as homey as possible, but it wasn't the same as napping on his own bed.

More than his own bed, however, he missed his brothers. Lucifer had confiscated his DDD, so he couldn't even talk to Beel or Satan. Hell, he wouldn't even mind Levi or Asmo's rambling on about things he didn't care for. Just something to break up the monotony of his days. He at least knew by the clock in the room how much time had passed.

"When I get out-"

"You won't get out," Lucifer held up his hand. "I will not allow you to commit treason and jeopardize Diavolo's plans, Belphegor."

That was several days ago, but Belphegor still had dreams about it- at least was if he wasn't dreaming of taking a nap while Beelzebub offered the brothers food so they would all calm down and just enjoy being a family. How was it that Beelzebub hadn't found him yet? Hadn't realized how near his brother, his twin was? What magic had Lucifer cast that made it impossible for any of them to find him?

With each passing moment, Belphegor's hatred and anger made his blood boil. Even napping was becoming boring - something he never would have thought to be possible - but even still it was something he could do to pass the time.

"Hey, Belphie!"

Belphegor looked up at the distant, though familiar voice, of his sister as she ran towards him and gave him a tight hug.

"Hey," he rustled her hair. "Did Dat let you go early?"

"Nope! I finished up with my training awhile ago, but you were over here sleeping! I want to go see the humans again!"

The angel shook his head with a grin; of course Lilith wanted to visit the human world again, he knew there was a specific human she wanted to see.

"You're too young for dating," he bumped her shoulder playfully.

"I am not!" Lilith puffed up her cheeks. "I'm well over a thousand years old!"

"Mhm, you're the baby of the family."

"Shhh! That's Luke, not me!"

Her laughter was music to his ears, but like every dream, it was short lived. The sweet, bell like laughs became cries of pain and overwhelming sadness as his comrades, his sisters and brothers, dropped like flies on the battlefield as their wings and weapons clashed. The pain in his chest as his breath failed him when he saw that she was falling, just out of his reach. His own wings, injured and useless, made it impossible to make it to Lilith in time, when he saw Beelzebub, clad in battle worn armor, flying close to them

"Lilith," Belphegor had thought at the time, closing his eyes. "Save Lilith."

Until his body was suddenly hit by the cold hard chestplate of his twin; he had been rescued, but he could see her falling below.

He jolted awake from the nightmare, eyes burning though he had not been crying. He glanced around the room as he often did these days hoping that he would find Beelzebub nearby, but of course he was still in the attic. With a groan, he pushed himself up to sit and stare at the books that Lucifer had provided- of course the eldest would have given him textbooks and homework instead of something actually enjoyable. Throwing them wouldn't do anything besides earning him yet another long winded lecture from Lucifer; the last thing Belphegor needed was for Lucifer to taunt him further about his imprisonment. Despite that though, a burning sensation was running through his arms and urging him to knock them over.

Usually, Lucifer was here by now to try and keep the avatar of sloth company, though he wasn't very good at that. He simply made Belphegor even more upset about the current events. Even so, the avatar of pride was never late. With a grunt, Belphegor stretched his arms way above his head before he thought he heard the second born, Mammon. It didn't sound as though he was in the house, but he was very clearly upset or annoyed at something.

"Probably just mad Lucifer forced him to pay a bill or something," he said aloud. His own voice felt unnatural to him now. He had been refusing to speak to Lucifer, and he had been determined that he absolutely would not start talking to himself like some kind of crazy demon; yet, here he was.

"May as well...see what he's mad about," he told himself, hating how much he was craving hearing a voice, even if it was his own.

Walking towards the small window in the attic, floorboard creaking slightly with each step. Despite knowing that Lucifer had likely placed some type of magic on the room so the others wouldn't hear anything, he felt that heart stopping anxiety fill his chest, desperate for his twin to hear the sounds from the room and save him. But as he drew closer, his focus began to shift as he heard another voice speaking to Mammon, one he had not heard in tens of thousands of years. She appeared human in this moment, except she had this shine to her that could only be from the Celestial Realm- hers was one he was certain he would never see again. Yet her short stature, the pink rose toned locks, and the sound of her voice made Belphegor's heart stop. So, Datenshi was the student being sent to live with his brothers?

A smirk began to paint his features as he felt a sense of calm flow over him, the gears in his mind turning as he considered ways he might manipulate her. If Lucifer thought Belphegor was going to sit idly by for an entire year when this incredible opportunity just fell into his lap, he was stupid and wrong.

This was certainly going to be a fun game.

#obey me secret santa #obey me belphegor