Update 74 - Coming Attractions!

(May 5th - June 10th, 2018)

We're back with more updates on Build a Game Universe!


First.
Updates
With a month of work complete, we are overdue for an update!
Here's a quick overview.
+ Bugs -> Over 350 commits, revisions and fixes last month.
+ Features -> 10 new features and updates (below).
+ 26 gifs showcasing new bag things!
+ Market Center reset is still on the todo list.
+ New Tile -> Offscreen Indicator!

With that said, let's jump to the features!

Second.
Features!

+ Editor Tile List Tool
The tile list tool provides quick access and navigation to all tiles in the scene.

+ UI Highlighter
Added highlight option to make joystick navigation more noticeable.

+ Editor Slider Bars with Input!
When updating values in the editor, you can click on the text box to adjust the value directly.

Multiple selection and adjustment

+ Product Page Updates
The background image option is now in place.
This provides one more way to make your product page more personal.

The Screenshot system is nearly complete for developers. It provides the option to embed a youtube video.

A carousel viewer is in place to showcase your game videos and screenshots.

Here's a quick look at the videoplayer controls.

Screenshot adjustable size and viewing.

+ Onscreen Keyboard Updates
The keyboard layout is now 'squared-off' for easier navigation.

+ Teleportation Tile
The teleportation item is complete with a fun set of features.
Three features are showcased below.

Teleporting Guide - Shows where you're going

Teleport Blocker - Prevents teleporting through certain walls (based on ids)

Quick example of teleporting within a level

+ Gui Tile Updates
Two quick features in gui, are the popup message system and user enabled pause option.

Direct access to the pause system (in game)

Ability to pass tile information to a gui connection (receiver)

+ Screen Transition Tile Updates
Added an option for text fading and flashing on enter/exit states

+ Waypoint Tile Updates
Waypoint targets now have direct control of their behaviors

Simplified the connection for waypoint targets

Example using the waypoint for grass blowing :)

+ Offscreen Indicator Tile
The new offscreen indicator tile allows you to track tiles where ever they are.

Indicators can enable/disable based on pickup/putdown states

Indicators can be disabled on the die state

Indicators can be triggered and track multiple objects

Indicator path follow - Allows point to point trailing

Multi-indicator tracking

+ Easter Egg
The first egg is hidden. :) We'll give hints once Build a Game is updated. :)


Third.
Training Videos1025+ videos are available for learning Build a Game! 116 videos are available for learning Tile Builder!


Our Silver Standard Reminder (Silver Coin Allowance)!
During the beta program, you will receive 1,000 silver coins into your account each week. Have fun purchasing games and tiles!


Beta Group Signup
Sign up for the Beta. Email steamkeyplease@buildagameuniverse.com to get your steam key and be a part of the testing. =)


We're looking forward to getting all this in to your hands for testing...soon!
Thanks!
Chad - Nathan - Eric