- Python 3.12.1 (maybe latest always works?)
- nvm 1.1.12 (optional)
- npm 8.19.4
- nodejs 16.20.2
- yarn 1.22.19
- electron-forge 6.0.0
mxashlynn
/ Game Boy and GB Studio Abbreviations
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March 1, 2024 03:48
Terms you may encounter when speaking with GB Studio developers.
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| - DMG = Dot Matrix Game | |
| - Nintendo's internal codename for the original Game Boy | |
| - GBC = Game Boy Color | |
| - Hardware-compatible upgrade to the original Game Boy that introduced a color display and several other features. | |
| - SGB = Super Game Boy | |
| - A Nintendo-licensed device that allowed the Super Nintendo to play Game Boy games. | |
| - Included many features that were almost never used. | |
| - GBS = GB Studio | |
| - A game engine and editor that makes it easier and faster to create games for DMG and GBC. | |
| - GBVM = Game Boy Virtual Machine |
mxashlynn
/ Compiling GB Studio from Source.md
Created
January 9, 2024 09:03
This is what worked for me.
mxashlynn
/ Learn GB Studio 3.x.md
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May 2, 2024 13:15
Lots of sites and videos to learn or level up your GB Studio skills! 🎮
GB Studio continues to grow and improve. The 3.x series is far more powerful than earlier versions.
It is also a bit more complex to learn, but these resources can help you on your way!
mxashlynn
/ GB Studio Numbers Cheat Sheet.md
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March 1, 2024 04:06
Certain values relevant to GB Studio development! Information compiled by 2BitCrook.
- 8x8 = The size of a background tile.
- 8x16 = The size of a sprite tile.
- 16x16 = Two sprite tiles, a metasprite.
mxashlynn
/ GB Studio Shortcut List.md
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March 1, 2024 04:10
Information provided by 2BitCrook.
[and]- Cycle through preset palettes for non-color games.A+B+Start+Select- Soft reset the system.
Alt- Changes "Add Event" button to "Paste Event".
magick mogrify in.png -background "#65ff00" -alpha off -flatten
git tag new-name commit-hash-old-name-pointed-to
git tag -d old-name
git push origin new-name :old-name
git fetch --prune --prune-tags
mxashlynn
/ Game Dev Content Warning Ideas.md
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July 7, 2023 00:28
Ideas for content warnings to include when describing your game.
This document may help you consider what content warnings to include when describing your game.
This document was compiled from various online sources, is not authoritative, and has not been reviewed by any experts
THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
mxashlynn
/ Advice: Balancing Day Job with Side Project.md
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September 4, 2023 20:35
Tips on Work/Life/Side Project Balance
Here are tips I've been given by others.
- Only follow advice that makes sense for you.
- Choose side projects that you actually have time to do.
- Be organized and establish a routine.
- Prioritize your health, your relationships, and paying your bills above your personal project.
GB Studio 3.0 has been released and is much more capable than GB Studio 2.0 was. However, GB Studio 2.0 is much easier to learn.
The most stable, advanced, and user-friendly version of GB Studio 2.0 available is 2.0-beta5.
You can get this version of GB Studio pre-built and ready to go from GitHub.