I want to learn how to use Gamemaker, 6.1 (registered). [more details inside]

[Mr.Mowz]

I know nothing about making a platformer (or any other)game with Game maker. All I wanted to know is: what is the most recommended way of learning GML, D&D, or any other Game maker elements. I know absolutely NOTHING, and I just want to know where I should begin.

[fatsoyoshi]

Create a solid block object (a 16 by 16 square should be the object with transparent on) and a character. You can easily learn from tutorials from there.

[Miaxis]

1.Read the help file
2.Reat the tutorials
3.Remake the tutorials 2 times with and look back at it if you need help
4.Remake the tutorial without looking at it
5.Try to add some stuff yourself
6.Ask me for l.a.m.e. opensource

[Mr.Mowz]

Thanks! These will help!
@ fatsoyoshi: do you mean "here"?

[Miaxis]

"There" can be here at MFGG or at YoYoGames. Though that´d be for GM7.

[Mr.Mowz]

Yeah...and as I don't want to pay 20$ for GM7, I'm just going to stick with 6.1...

[Miaxis]

You said you have GM6.1 registered.....you know, you can easily switch to GM7, there´s a GM6 to GM7 key converter at YoYoGames......

[fatsoyoshi]

mfgg's main site. Here's an easy-to-use example.

This post has been edited by fatsoyoshi on Jun 23 2008, 12:46 PM

[fatsoyoshi]

Oops, my bad. I said put transparent on in the sprite, but it should have visible off on the object properties instead. Sorry.