README - FAQ

[AnvilHouse]

LAST UPDATED: 26th September 2018

What's the difference between the Steam and the standalone version?

001 Game Creator is available on Steam as a one-time purchase and available through www.001gamecreator.com also as a one time purchase. Both versions are identical and offer consumers a choice between whether or not they wish to simply run the program through Steam or not.

When is the next version of 001 Game Creator coming out?

The next version shall be publicly released when it meets our standards and is deemed complete. Some updates will naturally take longer than others to produce, and vice-versa. Time constraints would only lead to the hurried release of an incomplete, sub-standard product.

What sets this apart from other engines?

See a list of stand-out features on our Steam Store Page.

Are there resolution/layer restrictions like other engines?

No, and no! You can set any resolution you like and you also have an unlimited amount of layers - as you specify the amount yourself when creating a Map!

Can I host my game on my own site for free?

Definitely!

Does 001 Game Creator have online multiplayer support?

YES! You can create online multiplayer experiences ranging from 2-player co-op to full blown MMOs (we also have an MMORPG DLC Kit to make that task easier!) In addition, you can also create local multiplayer experiences for up to 4 players with multiple gamepad support included!

Do 001 Game Creator branding/logos appear in my games?

Not if you don't want them to! By default, a logo will appear before your game loads for the first time but you are free to disable this by going to Game > Game Settings and toggling the "Display launch logo (Appreciated!)" option.

Can I sell my games?

Yes! If you've purchased a copy of 001 Game Creator you are free to distribute your games commercially if you so choose. There are no additional license/revenue fees so you get to keep all of the profits too!

Only for Windows?

The 001 Game Creator development environment is only available for Windows however the games you create are not bound to these same restrictions. You can export your games to Windows, Steam, HTML5, Android and iOS devices!

Can I export to Mac/Linux?

No. There are currently no plans to export to these platforms at this point in time.

What's the requirements for Android/iOS?

In order to run 001 Game Creator games on Android devices, the device in question will need to be running on version 5.0 or higher.

For iOS deployment you will need a Mac or a jailbroken device.

How do other people play my games?

This is dependant on how you choose to export your game (Game > Build Game). In Windows, you can choose to package your game in an installer or as plain files to compile into your own installer or distribute without one. You can also build your games for Steam, see Steam’s SteamDirect documentation from more details.

For HTML5, you will need to upload your files to a web server (or through a distribution platform like Kongregate, Newgrounds, Itch.io, etc) and then you can simply link people to your game via a URL.

For Android, you’ll need to upload your APK file to the Google Play store and once it’s approved you can send people a link to your store page.

What language is 001 Game Creator based on?

The games created in 001 Game Creator are built on a custom version of BASIC. You have the option to use graphical script or text code editors however it should be noted that textual scripting offers no advantage over graphical scripting.

Can I create x game with 001 Game Creator?

Most probably, yes. 001 Game Creator is not limited to specific genres and has been used to create a wide variety of different types of games. From Action-RPGs, to Space Shooters, Tower Defense, Puzzle games, Card games, Platformers, you name it! Not all of these genres have pre-built templates available but that doesn't mean that you can't create them!

Will more templates be added in the future?

Yes. Templates are pre-configured projects that allow developers to jump straight in without needing to set anything up prior. We currently have 3 templates (MMORPG, FPS and Point & Click Adventure) that will have been released as DLC. Follow the links to see their respective store pages for more information/release dates.

Can you add support for my native speaking language?

Certainly! If there’s a language you’d like 001 translated into, or if you’d like to help us with said translation, then feel free to get in contact with us and we’ll do our best to add support for the language you’ve requested!

When I try to open my project the program crashes! How do I fix it?

Ensure that your video card drivers are up-to-date and supplied by the proper vendor (not Windows update). You can also try enabling "Off-screen rendering" in Tools > Options. If this doesn't resolve your issue then please send a bug report by going to Help > Submit Bug.

Can I get feature X?

An earlier, community-wide, campaign aimed at garnering user recommendations yielded an overwhelming number of requests. Due to the increasing size of the 001 community, we have had to limit feature requests.

My question hasn't been answered...

If your question hasn't been answered above then feel free to ask it here on the Steam Discussion board, or alternatively, join our Discord chat[discord.gg] where you can also share your games, discover free resources (like art, music and sound effects) to use in your future projects. You could also just meet other 001 Game Creator developers to discuss and share new ideas!

[Lord Mystirio]

<<You can also build your games for Steam, see Steam's Greenlight program from more details.>> I think you might want to check this part. Unless I'm mistaken Greenlight is a thing of the past now.

[AnvilHouse]

Thank you Mystirio! Ive updated that section ;)

[Lord Mystirio]

You're welcome. ^_^

[xyzt]

Why is there no large 256 x 256 or 512 x 512 size icon? When I set it to large icons on desktop, the 001 icon looks really silly next to all the bigger icons on my desktop. While I'm tempted to delete it off my desktop, I figure maybe I'd mention it first.

Other large Steam icons nearby include Rytmik Studio, Nimble Writer, and articydraft.

[Lee]

Thank you! We appreciate your support! :)

[Mike Weir]

Yeah, wanted to personally thank you for the kind words! Feel free to leave a review on Steam as it helps us quite a bit. Very nice to hear positive words about our work!

[Hauptmann Tod]

Hello,
Can we activate the standalone version with the steam key? I recently bought from HumbleBundle the GameDev STEM pack - and all the manuals, books and worksheet pdf files are locked with password - I cannot open them. Can someone help me with that?
Best Regards.