Stencyl Game Maker

Stencyl is a free new game maker that some people are working on. The maker is basically done with kits (Platform Kit, RPG Kit, Fighting KIts, Adventure kits) to make certain games. I read you can get more than one kit and have multiple elements in a game. Looks a bit easier than RMaker

Here is the link http://www.stencyl.com/about/

Well what do you guys think. Any ideas on games you can make with this?.....It seems like things that will take hours to do with RMaker will take just a few clicks with this.

Actually, this looks amazing.... I'm gonna check it out.
Good call man

(maybe this should go in computing? idunno)

EDIT Yuck, it's not even out yet?  Guess I'm gonna hafta wait to try it..

Wow. That looks great. *bookmarks*
Thanks for the info. :O

EDIT Yuck, it's not even out yet?  Guess I'm gonna hafta wait to try it..

lol I have been waiting for this about 2 months now

I wish there was more information on this, even though it looks great already.

I'm going to fufill my dream by making a Mario game!

Whoa, that's awesome! Did you make that, Irock? This program looks cool... I would use it if I wasn't doing a RM project... Maybe I'll use it to mess around with when I'm bored.

This does indeed look amazing, I will have to definitly keep an eye out for this. Still, seems almost too good to be true.

Whoa, that's awesome! Did you make that, Irock? This program looks cool... I would use it if I wasn't doing a RM project... Maybe I'll use it to mess around with when I'm bored.

I wish. The program isn't even released yet.

EDIT: MOAR

guess its a sticky now.....and IROCK I actually never saw it in action, the physics are almost exactly like a mario game

I think we have an alpha version coming soon.

Topic about it being released this month

the release that was to be soon is only an alpha, not a final release, so that would still explain all the discussion, for the rest, I leave to Jon.

Will that be a public alpha release?

The Alpha release was to be public.

By "was to be" you mean it won't be?

When it comes out it will be public.

Nice, I am so downloading this when it comes out.

This looks very promising. I look forward to this.

I hope it comes soon.

Hopefully it will be easier to use then RPG maker and Game Maker. However, most likely it will not. Still, can't wait for it to come out.

I'd like to see that Mana pack in action. That and the Mega man one are the ones I have my eyes open for.

I was chatting with some of the staff, and they said it is very easy to use, although that's the staff.

Some people find Game Maker easy....while others don't.

Some people find RPG Maker easy....but others don't.

etc.

I'll find out when it gets released, I guess.

This looks amazing!
I can't wait to try it.

Some people find Game Maker easy....while others don't.

Some people find RPG Maker easy....but others don't.

etc.

I'll find out when it gets released, I guess.

I agree, Game Maker wasnt easy for me. But RPG maker is easier.

Well any of you guys have any ideas for what you can do on Stencyl ? I'm already thinking about a Megaman type game....Maybe Minigames !!!! LIke Mario Party

I'm going to make an old school style Mario game. It'll be so fun.

Maybe we'll even get a Stencyl section.

This looks amazing! Nice find!

i cant find any info on it but stencyl doesnt seem to have scripting support and the default buttons allow for two actions until i know more i dont think ill be using this

meh the power of posting

sweet!

I'm chilling in the IRC channel right now even though I don't ever plan on using the program. These guys are pretty cool.

This looks kick ass and i would love to see a metal slug pack for it *drool* metal slug 

You could probably use the mega man pack to make a metal slug game, dude.

Oh my god i just noticed the turn based/tactical  OMFG i can finally make my gundam rpg like Super Robot wars!

Does anyone know if this is customizable as in graphics. (Lets say I want to make a platformer NOT based on Mario)

This thing looks awesome and quite simple, and the graphics are good to, but it seems like it can be a long time before release...

@Forcystus
From what I've read on their site and forums, you can import and edit graphics. It seems the kits the editor comes with are just the starting point. But we really can't be sure until it is FINALLY released. lol

Score! Gonna make cash money

Yeah, this looks amazing.

I'm going to make an old school style Mario game. It'll be so fun.

Maybe we'll even get a Stencyl section.

Ditto that my friend. 

Maybe we'll even get a Stencyl section.

no. to me that sounds dumb. This place is mainly for RPG MAKER from Enterbrine, and a sub section of game maker. not EVERY GAME MAKER KNOWN TO MAN OMG.

and we should have a realmcrafter section and a fighter maker section and a mugen section and an adventure game studio section and a sim rpg maker section and a klik and play section and a darkbasic section and a visual pinball section and a shooter maker section and a

ROM hacking section.

lolz, I <3 Zypher.

and we should have a realmcrafter section and a fighter maker section and a mugen section and an adventure game studio section and a sim rpg maker section and a klik and play section and a darkbasic section and a visual pinball section and a shooter maker section and a

Nah dude, Stencyl looks better than all of the other game makers. Including RPG Maker.

Stencyl, sorry to say it, looks like crap.  I think it leaves almost no room for customization, and there will be countless terrible fan games, imo.

Stencyl, sorry to say it, looks like crap.  I think it leaves almost no room for customization, and there will be countless terrible fan games, imo.

It looks like there is customization because you can import your own stuff.
Plus, you could scrap all of the original stuff and make a game using the engine, but with your own graphics.

awww .......i though it was already released.

All I can see this making is tons of games that play the exact same with different graphics.  Boring.

Stencyl, sorry to say it, looks like crap.  I think it leaves almost no room for customization, and there will be countless terrible fan games, imo.

Really? there are going to be 8 kits at alpha release, (stencyl 0.1) and there will be tons of fan and stencyl team kits to come in the future. Sounds like allot more than Rpg Maker.

Do a bit more research next time.

Stencyl, sorry to say it, looks like crap.  I think it leaves almost no room for customization, and there will be countless terrible fan games, imo.

"Don't judge by the book's cover" thats all i can say......

I think this will succeed....I'm looking forward to this!  (Irock, i saw you on the Forums of Stencyl)

This whole idea of kits just sounds like bullshit, I would rather build from the ground up (or as close as I can come to it) with GM.

This whole idea of kits just sounds like bullshit, I would rather build from the ground up (or as close as I can come to it) with GM.

Which I have but im not gonna pay $20.....(saving it for a new game)

This whole idea of kits just sounds like bullshit, I would rather build from the ground up (or as close as I can come to it) with GM.

I'm pretty sure you can do that.
There are going to be lots fan kits, so why couldn't you?

I would rather build a game from the ground up with an actual language. Program it myself.

Yeah, its the reason I stopped using Rpg maker, it has everything for you, so whats the point?

This whole idea of kits just sounds like bullshit, I would rather build from the ground up (or as close as I can come to it) with GM.

You can, just learn Java. Game maker also uses "kits." They define the way the game runs, just like the scripts in RPG Maker.

you gotta pay for this like you would for the proper rpgmaker? or is it just a download thing and you dont gotta pay to get the full version?

you gotta pay for this like you would for the proper rpgmaker? or is it just a download thing and you dont gotta pay to get the full version?

It's free from what I read. Which is awesome, no limits..like some programs, you know who you are.

Yep, completely free.

This is waaay too good to be true! 

Yep, completely free.

if i knew where you lived i would SO fuck you in the face... brutally... cus we all know you like that kinda stuff

I don't get it.
But I rep + you just because I feel nice.

damm.....i want to use it already. 

Same here......
I want the Chrozo Kit and Jumpman Kit the most.

I want Jumpman and Blue Bomber the most.

blue bomber one looks nice.

Needs to be done with dev :/

I want the Fire Emblem one too, so then I can finally make my futuristic horror tactics game.
Plus, I and to make a shooter with chrozo and make a fan game! <33333333333333

Jumpman and the "Legend of Zelda, Mana Sword" kit.

  futuristic horror tactics

Jumpman and the "Legend of Zelda, Mana Sword" kit.

  futuristic horror tactics

Hell ya, it's my dream to do like cheesy snes graphics in a horror tactic.

lol better wait for Stencyl Game Maker to come out...

I want a "Tales Of.." series or "FF/DQ" kit. 

I want a "Tales Of.." series or "FF/DQ" kit. 

Probably going to be in the second release.

I want a "Tales Of.." series or "FF/DQ" kit. 

that's a good point, it IS missing that.

then again, you could just do that kinda stuff in RM.

Neh. I woudl rather see what I could do with those systems in Stencyl first. Looks like it would possibly work out better.

Neh. I woudl rather see what I could do with those systems in Stencyl first. Looks like it would possibly work out better.

No DQ or FF kit, they said they are too popular, they went with the underish dog: Chrono Trigger, anyway, that's what Jon said they would do, not FF.

so...there gonna make a Chrono Trigger kit?

Yes, look at the forum boards.

  there gonna make a SMRPG kit!!! but no Zelda kit  :'(

Neh. I woudl rather see what I could do with those systems in Stencyl first. Looks like it would possibly work out better.

No DQ or FF kit, they said they are too popular, they went with the underish dog: Chrono Trigger, anyway, that's what Jon said they would do, not FF.

Oh joy. Well, I would much rather a FF kit, popular or no...but this should still work.

I'm still hoping they make a Tales Of kit. That would be great. SO far I only have my eye on the Mario, Blue Bomber and Mana Sword kits. The others don't pop out to me.

JTactics, Chrozo, Jumpman, Sword of mana kit....
Me wanty those. Maybe Blue Bomber.

Chrozo, Jumpman and maybed the Fire Emblem the most 

Jumpman and Fire Emblem, but I could do something for any of them

I want to try them all. I just want this thing to come out already!

Bio, the kits are examples. You write your own stuff with java. The ktis just show off the programs power, and give nubs a starting point.

i saw this before and i also noticed its been 2 years and its not realesed

found it on a diffrent forum

Date blah blah 2005 (i dont remember excact)
everyone check this site out! blah blah blah

But They might still be working on it

...They're totally still working on it. I'm helping.

I'm not working on it, and I know they are...

Awsome i cant wait well.. i can but lol

man...wish it would come out...I wanna see what it's like.  if it's an easier alternative to GM and RPGM i'm all for it.

man...wish it would come out...I wanna see what it's like.  if it's an easier alternative to GM and RPGM i'm all for it.

It will be.

man...wish it would come out...I wanna see what it's like.  if it's an easier alternative to GM and RPGM i'm all for it.

It will be.

Yeah, thank god!

Because who would want a fully customizable game making engine! lets use small tiles and predetermined scripted events for enemies and make something revolutionary!

Because who would want a fully customizable game making engine! lets use small tiles and predetermined scripted events for enemies and make something revolutionary!

Create a topic in the Stencyl forums with that message. Then prepare to be proved wrong.

Biohazard, that's spam. I've told you before it's just as customizable as GM if not more. The predetermined script events are tools made for the users benefit. You ALSO have the opportunity to make your own completely from scratch.

Still waiting for release....

Release date is not released. I don't think. Ask someone who's been there longer and is more comfortable as to the rules regarding stencyl project information. I don't want to be the leak.

Release date is not released. I don't think. Ask someone who's been there longer and is more comfortable as to the rules regarding stencyl project information. I don't want to be the leak.

I'm not pushing you or anything, but the insiders actually know the release date?

I'm pushing you, when is it going to be released?  estimate?

*helps biohazard push*

I'm a little more patient, though...until I get used to college I probably won't have enough time for much of anything.

I'm pushing you, when is it going to be released?  estimate?

Giving an estimate is against the rules, because I'm a member of one of the teams, and it would look like a statement. However, I will say that the team members know when they're supposed to have their work done. That should be enough.

Giving an estimate is against the rules, because I'm a member of one of the teams, and it would look like a statement. However, I will say that the team members know when they're supposed to have their work done. That should be enough.

Well, you did answer my question! Thanks!
Can we expect a demo some time soon, though?  (That might be pushing it...)

That is kinda pushing it though.

That is kinda pushing it though.

kk, never mind.
One more question:
Is it easy to organize sprites into animations?

That I couldn't answer if I wanted to. Not a clue, amigo. :O

That I couldn't answer if I wanted to. Not a clue, amigo. :O

Oic... 

Endorsed, lol. I idle in the IRC channel, and when it comes out there'll likely be a new board for it here if there's enough interest.

Endorsed, lol. I idle in the IRC channel, and when it comes out there'll likely be a new board for it here if there's enough interest.

:3
I'm defiantly interested. You might even need a moderator for it. :3

I would say try getting onto a kit first.

I tried.

Irockman1
I'm sorry to report that at this time we don't need a level designer. Our decision was not due your abilities (for what you showed us was quite good), its just that at the time we don't have a pressing need for level designer. We may contact you in a couple months or so if you are still interested in the position.

Once again, thanks for the application.

You don't have to work for Enterbrain to be a mod over an RPG Maker forum. D:

I heard from Jon, the admin and lead programmer at Stencyl, that it will definitely not be out for at least two months. Although you should check out SlickSet. It was created by Jon, and has all the features that you will need to program Kits with once Stencyl comes out, so if you can program in Java, this'll be like a head start before Stencyl comes out. :3

Seriously though, I'll try not to say too much, because I really don't know these kinds of things.

I tried.

Irockman1
I'm sorry to report that at this time we don't need a level designer. Our decision was not due your abilities (for what you showed us was quite good), its just that at the time we don't have a pressing need for level designer. We may contact you in a couple months or so if you are still interested in the position.

Once again, thanks for the application.

You don't have to work for Enterbrain to be a mod over an RPG Maker forum. D:

But you have to actually be good at doing what the forum is related to. You can't mod the RM section if you don't use RM. You can't mod Resources if you don't make resources.

You can't be a lifeguard if you don't know how to swim.

I tried.

Irockman1
I'm sorry to report that at this time we don't need a level designer. Our decision was not due your abilities (for what you showed us was quite good), its just that at the time we don't have a pressing need for level designer. We may contact you in a couple months or so if you are still interested in the position.

Once again, thanks for the application.

You don't have to work for Enterbrain to be a mod over an RPG Maker forum. D:

But you have to actually be good at doing what the forum is related to. You can't mod the RM section if you don't use RM. You can't mod Resources if you don't make resources.

You can't be a lifeguard if you don't know how to swim.

And I'm going to use Stencyl when it comes out. Hell, I could still be accepted on the team.

Spoiler for on a side note:

Stop acting like a dick.

How is he acting like a dick ?_?

How is he acting like a dick ?_?

I thought he was cracking down on flaming. :3

...I wasn't saying you weren't good at it. You misunderstand. I'm saying you haven't done anything remotely related to Stencyl yet. As it stands, you aren't really qualified.

...I wasn't saying you weren't good at it. You misunderstand. I'm saying you haven't done anything remotely related to Stencyl yet. As it stands, you aren't really qualified.

But I HAVE read everything there is to read about Stencyl. I'm more qualified than most people in this thread. When I have the chance to get my hands on Stencyl Works, whenever that may be, my goal will be to completely perfect my knowledge and skills on the program, so I can help people as best as I can, and to also make awesome games. I don't really qualifty for it now, but I'm pretty certain I will shortly after Stencyl's release.

Well that's considerably different.

Let me just say though: I don't think the Nova release should count towards that. Things might still change, and CONSIDERABLY, beyond that release.

 Things will definitely change when Nova releases. Keep in mind it is Stencyl version 0.1. What you will see won't even have scratched the surface.

If that was directed at me, I'm aware of that. :3

Why does irock want in so hard ?_? :S

Well, I will definitely keep my eyes on this.  If it has Irock, Zypher and Arrow1's interest, then it must be more than what I'm giving it credit.

Why does irock want in so hard ?_? :S

Because, everything that goes into Stencyl is amazing. It's the dedication the Stencyl team has, and their positive attitude toward the project, and the people who ask questions. They spend their time working on this project, and what do they get in return? The satisfaction of their work, and the user's reaction. It's something I want to be a part of, not to just use the program, but to be able to say, "I was apart of that." Mod plz. lol EDIT:

Well, I will definitely keep my eyes on this.  If it has Irock, Zypher and Arrow1's interest, then it must be more than what I'm giving it credit.

It blows RPG Maker and Game Maker out of the water by about 100 yards.

Irock... 
I doubt asking for a mod position is actually going to aid you in getting it.

You forgot this.

The last part needed the sarcastic smiley. >_>

Stency seemed to be really easy to use.
I can't wait to try it out. =3

ditto

Pretty excited on this.
 I check this topic quite often and say "must have released today"

So; this is out now? ?-?

But you have to actually be good at doing what the forum is related to. You can't mod the RM section if you don't use RM. You can't mod Resources if you don't make resources.

You can't be a lifeguard if you don't know how to swim.

I was a lifeguard but I didn't know how to swim.

That job lasted like, 3 days.

again, if everyone could post. 'i should be mod of this board ^^' there wouldn't be any members left. Heck, being a regular member would be more of an elite group.

again, if everyone could post. 'i should be mod of this board ^^' there wouldn't be any members left. Heck, being a regular member would be more of an elite group.

AWESOME I WANNA STAY A REGULAR MEMBER NOW! 

I got a stroke of genius, everyone who is a member at the stencyl forums, say that you are or something in this thread. I'll tell you that I am and I saw Arrow and Irock

Yeah I'm a member, and I'm on the team as Mana Sword's musician. I pretty much never look at the forums though.

OH OH OH! I AM! Spriter for Blue Bomber duh.   Signature~

They aren't looking for anyone at the moment, otherwise I would try game/level design or story.

Not looking for anyone in those CATEGORIES. There are still positions open.

Stencyl seems awesome, I'm gonna get it once it's out. totally.

Agree~
It'll be so awww-some. Just hope it is as good as it seems.

Agree~
It'll be so awww-some. Just hope it is as good as it seems.

Check your PM's. 
If Stencyl's out. I'll make a platformer.

I'm a member at Stencyl, been there since July. In fact I met Zypher and Arrow through the IRC, and they suggested I come over here, so I actually came over here from the Stencyl boards.

I also tried becoming a sprite ripper for two different Kits... but didn't make it

I could join but don't feel much interested in joining and helping.

Is it fun?

I could join but don't feel much interested in joining and helping.

Is it fun?

You have to be 13. :3

I could join but don't feel much interested in joining and helping.

Is it fun?

You have to be 13. :3

Is it useful?
I mean since, it's not out yet; what to do there?

I could join but don't feel much interested in joining and helping.

Is it fun?

You have to be 13. :3

Is it useful?
I mean since, it's not out yet; what to do there?

Anticipate the release, or try to get on the team. I just hang around and watch the development of the program, and I tried the second option. :3

I could join but don't feel much interested in joining and helping.

Is it fun?

You have to be 13. :3

Is it useful?
I mean since, it's not out yet; what to do there?

Anticipate the release, or try to get on the team. I just hang around and watch the development of the program, and I tried the second option. :3

Uh I'll wait until it's out.

I tired to get on the team, I didn't get on 

I would apply for something like Chrozo Lore, but I think it might ruin Metroid for me...Jumpman and Mana Sword would be fun to be a level designer!

HUGE STENCYL ANNOUNCEMENT
Pencyl, the easy to use alternative to scripting allows you to add originality to your game, with no scripting knowlage required. This thing actually writes Java for you,

Dang. How did you get to it first? ;_;

Ah well, I guess I was busy informing two other communities.

Anyway, there is also a Pencyl vs. GM object editor comparison, and a Pencyl FAQ.

Spoiler for images:

The logo


Pencyl, the easy script builder


The GM object editor.

Another reason I'm getting Stencyl, gets awesome by the hour.

my love for this program increases

Alright, a member at the Stencyl forums has made an unofficial forum for people who basically can't wait for Stencyl to come out to start planning for their games. You can visit it here. And yes, development is spelled wrong.

Alright, a member at the Stencyl forums has made an unofficial forum for people who basically can't wait for Stencyl to come out to start planning for their games. You can visit it here. And yes, development is spelled wrong.

Ergh, a free forum? I'd rather not touch that.

And I would never visit a site where the administrator's grammar is like this.

Well, suit yourself.

Alright, a member at the Stencyl forums has made an unofficial forum for people who basically can't wait for Stencyl to come out to start planning for their games. You can visit it here. And yes, development is spelled wrong.

They might be British? Brits spell color "colour" and stuff like that so that could be it.

That's what I was thinking, but the admin admitted that s/he spelled it wrong.

Alright, a member at the Stencyl forums has made an unofficial forum for people who basically can't wait for Stencyl to come out to start planning for their games. You can visit it here. And yes, development is spelled wrong.

They might be British? Brits spell color "colour" and stuff like that so that could be it.

mastermouou

lol third member

Is there any news on it ?

haven't been paying attention

Is there any news on it ?

No....not yet...  :'( (I don't think anyway)

I could join but don't feel much interested in joining and helping.

Is it fun?

You have to be 13. :3

i am thirteen.

besides, i joined this forum at 11 or something 

=[

they reeled me in as web designer, then they said they already had a new site being made xD

anyways, it's going to be a hit I assume.

I hope so

There will be a December progress report.

Source

Stencyl looks like GameMaker. Also, how do they get away with using Mario on their website?

It's not Mario, it's Jumpman.

Stencyl looks like GameMaker. Also, how do they get away with using Mario on their website?

They aren't making profit off of it. If Nintendo were to say something about it, they would remove all traces of Mario. Nintendo encourages fan games to be made.

Stencyl looks like GameMaker. Also, how do they get away with using Mario on their website?

They aren't making profit off of it. If Nintendo were to say something about it, they would remove all traces of Mario. Nintendo encourages fan games to be made.

Square should take a few pointers from them. I'm still pissed about that Chrono Trigger remake getting cancelled.

See thats the difference thats why nintendo stuff does so well i know a whole bunch of mods on moddb that have gotten treat letters for recreating copyright material

*cough* Bid for power *cough*

Stencyl looks like GameMaker. Also, how do they get away with using Mario on their website?

They aren't making profit off of it. If Nintendo were to say something about it, they would remove all traces of Mario. Nintendo encourages fan games to be made.

Square should take a few pointers from them. I'm still pissed about that Chrono Trigger remake getting cancelled.

I know, it was coming along nicely.
Sqaure = Fagots from Hell

Just bumping this thread because... I'm a Stencyl tester now. 

And because Stencyl is awesome.

Just bumping this thread because... I'm a Stencyl tester now. 

And because Stencyl is awesome.

Lucky....how did you get on?

Well, I should probably state now that it's not what you think. I will be one of the first people to test Stencyl, not that I'll actually be testing it mid-production. Anyway, the tester group I'm in is basically where Jon places people who are either no longer on the team, or aren't... exactly... on the team... like me. I'm going to be helping Glenn with design documents, but I'm not exactly on the team. -_-'

Anyway, Jon said I was on his "to add" list anyway, so when he saw that I was gonna be helping Glenn, he added me as a tester. The only huge differences from before are that I have a cool badge under my avatar, and I get to see the private forums.

we do so much and YOU end up being tester ;-;

Welcome aboard, RMXP. I'm working with Glenn too ^^

Fuggin' name droppers.

Wtf Glenn? Wasn't that Geno's dupe account?

@Nightwolf
Well, I had tried to get a place on the team before, so it's not like I was doing any less than you. Anyway, just think of me in an "extra access" group at Stencyl like you have here at RMRK.

@Zypher
Thanks, I appreciate it.

@RMXPokemaniac

Since you're one of the testers for Stencyl, you must give us screenies of it and moar details

Wouldn't that be great?

Yes, of course. Why would it not be?

Congratulations, RMXP. I really wish I had something to contribute to Stencyl. x_x

Congratulations, RMXP. I really wish I had something to contribute to Stencyl. x_x

They might still need a fluffer.

Congratulations, RMXP. I really wish I had something to contribute to Stencyl. x_x

Well, you have your amazingly amazing sprites...

Congratulations, RMXP. I really wish I had something to contribute to Stencyl. x_x

Well, you have your amazingly amazing sprites...

I could contribute to level design if they needed level designers.

Why would a program where people make games need a level designer? Or were you being coy?

Why would a program where people make games need a level designer? Or were you being coy?

They have launch games to show what is possible with Stencyl~

Why would a program where people make games need a level designer? Or were you being coy?

Stencyl isn't just a game-making program. It's an entire platform devoted to gaming. Think of it as a virtual video game system, complete with development kit and first-party titles.

Congratulations, RMXP. I really wish I had something to contribute to Stencyl. x_x

Well, you have your amazingly amazing sprites...

I could contribute to level design if they needed level designers.

I thought they didn't need any more? 

Why would a program where people make games need a level designer? Or were you being coy?

Stencyl isn't just a game-making program. It's an entire platform devoted to gaming. Think of it as a virtual video game system, complete with development kit and first-party titles.

So its like Game Maker, but it comes with a bunch of shitty knock-offs and demos.

But eaiser.

Why would a program where people make games need a level designer? Or were you being coy?

Stencyl isn't just a game-making program. It's an entire platform devoted to gaming. Think of it as a virtual video game system, complete with development kit and first-party titles.

So its like Game Maker, but it comes with a bunch of shitty knock-offs and demos.

No. Game Maker is a piece of shit.

Actually, Game Maker isn't too bad if you know how to use it. Anyway, the date for the progress report has been announced - December 18! It will be held on the Stencyl IRC channel. More info on that later. 

WOHOO!
Less than 3 more weeks!

So its like Game Maker, but it comes with a bunch of shitty knock-offs and demos.

But Game Maker DID come with a bunch of shitty knock-offs and demos. Remember that Pac-Man game packaged with the GM download, or the Breakout one? That's besides the point anyway. StencylWorks (the game-making program within Stencyl) is very different from Game Maker in that the entire program is tile-based, similar to how RPG Maker works. However, it will offer the flexibility to adapt to many kinds of genres without the steep learning curve often associated with Game Maker.

Yes, he's right. Also, you will learn about some HUGE differences at the progress report, and if, after the progress report, you still think Stencyl is a GM clone, I'll just shoot myself. Er... well, I can say that now, but I probably never would. Anyway, I don't think that any doubt will remain in any of your minds after the presentation, 'kay?

I don't think its a clone. I was just using Game Maker as a reference. I think that a(nother) program to make games is a great idea, especially if it is user-friendly. However I can pretty much bet that in a year or two, there will be 3,000 Stencyl forums, and only 4 completed games. Which, by the way, has nothing to do with how awesome a program can be.

But why would there be 3,000 Stencyl forums? The reason there are 3,000 RMXP forums is because it never had an official one. Stencyl, on the other hand, does have an official forum. I don't see why someone would make an unofficial one, because nobody would go to it (like the Stencyl develoupment community forum).

I just left Stencyl as a spriter.

I just left Stencyl as a spriter.

Why?

Stencyl press conference is going to start in 25 minutes!

irc://chat.stencyl.com/stencyl
http://www.stencyl.com/chat/

Bump =)

Weird, I've actually been keeping an eye on that Stencyl site since long before I came back here.

It's interesting.  I have been waiting for it, too.  But something about the kits tells me it's going to be a little limited?  Unless they offer advanced tools, such as programming or complex eventing...  They have probably thought about that, though.  Only time will tell.

They claim that it's completely and entirely customizable.  I would think that means scripts and programs.

I'm not worried.  If I could tweak RPG Maker 2000 and 2003 to do what I needed without any scripting, I'm confident I can do the same with another program.

I can assure you as an ex member that this will not be NEARLY as limited as the rumors have people believing.

So... anything new? I've been silently awaiting this.

As if I need a new game maker... Even more game projects that I won't finish for 2 years.

So... anything new?

Depends when the last time you checked the site was.

Oops. I guess I should just do that. I'm an idiot.

Im going to make a Meggy-Man style game with... SOME CUSTOM GRAPHICS!!!! Like... the hero... a heavily edited ZX MegaMan dude...

Im going to make a Meggy-Man style game with... SOME CUSTOM GRAPHICS!!!! Like... the hero... a heavily edited ZX MegaMan dude...

Oh okay, sure....

This looks very cool. Does anyone have any idea on the realease date yet?

This looks very cool. Does anyone have any idea on the realease date yet?

http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,25004.0.html

This looks very cool. Does anyone have any idea on the realease date yet?

lol locked

Discussion shall be held in the board. I'm just getting around to locking this just now.