Can you set up source control without a licence?
I want to make a game with a friend and I think source control is going to be our best option, but do we need a licence for it? if anyone knows any other ways to collaborate with another person, please...
View ArticleUbuntu question - running GameMaker as root issue
Hello, I've installed the GameMaker beta to to /opt/GameMaker-Beta but the only way I can get it to run is by running the program as root, which I obviously don't want to do. Running it as not root...
View ArticleVideo does not play on opera gx site
I have a video intro for the game and it works perfectly on Windows Target and also works on Opera GX Target when I test the game locally on my PC, however, when I upload the game into the Opera GX...
View ArticleCannot run in debug mode
Hi, When I hit Debug Mode (F6) I get this message -> C:\ProgramData/GameMakerStudio2/Cache/runtimes\runtime-2024.11.0.226/windows/x64/Runner.exe exited with non-zero status (-1073741819) elapsed...
View ArticleCan not create local packages
Hi, I am using GameMaker Beta (2024.1300.0.781) and I cannot create any local packages: Code: This version of ProjectTool has problems with: - Type 'GMSubShape' can only be supported up to version 1....
View Article2023.6 download link?
Where is the download link to 2023.6? I can't find it myself. EDIT: I must also be able to convert to that version from Project Tool. Is it possible?
View ArticleBGM randomly stutters and stops
The BGM in my game is randomly stuttering and stopping, most notably when tabbing between windows but sometimes just during regular gameplay. Has anyone else been having these issues? As a temporary...
View Article"Gamemaker has become unstable," preferences lost
Version: v2024.8.1.171 Hi! Gamemaker gave me a popup saying "Gamemaker has become unstable. Please save changes and exit." I did so, but when I opened Gamemaker back up, it did not remember any recent...
View ArticleGame not compiling
Hi - I am a technician supporting a school where the teachers use Gamemaker with the kids. I don't use nor understand much about Gamemaker really I'm afraid. The Teacher has sent a kid to us with a...
View ArticleBeta errors
Beta IDE v2024.1300.0.781, Beta Runtime v2024.1300.0.786. Here is last of the output, where there are various errors. There are many "Failed to load file" lines. There wasn't any issue compiling when I...
View ArticleCan I have asset editors (especially objects and event code) simultaneously...
If I have an asset open in one workspace, and I switch to another workspace and double-click the asset from the browser, or use Go To, or click a result from a search, the IDE will switch back to the...
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Losing Pixel Dithering Effect when Game Runs
Hello, I'm just starting work on a vertical shooter with a scrolling background. I created a very long (400 x 2400px) png image that is supposed to scroll. The image features a pixel dithering effect...
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Error 500 downloading marketplace
Hi For the last few hours I have been getting this error when trying to download marketplace addons. Might be temporary, but flagging it now.
View ArticleError exporting APK to Android
I did a small test of some mechanics and I wanted to export it to my cell phone but I always get this error. I investigated and changed the Java version to 23 and the SDK API version is 36. I ran out...
View ArticleGame doesn't run sometimes
I am having to restart Gamemaker about every 5-10 runs, for it to work properly. When it stops working, 'About to startroom' is displayed in the output (this is how far it gets), the game window...
View ArticleGeneral IDE and workflow improvements
Hello! I'm programming our next commercial medium size project using GMS 2 Desktop version and, after working for a while, I would like to make some suggestions that could improve the IDE and general...
View ArticleCannot Open Room Editor
Hello, I'm fairly new to Gamemaker Studio 2 and I'm trying to open the background to insert my tile sets. Instead of opening the room editor, it opens the inspector and whenever I press the button to...
View ArticleAdmob: Consent requirement: No CMP
Hello GMC, I got this a little while back on my admob dashboard: Code: Consent requirement: No CMP AdMob publishers and developers must use a certified consent management platform (CMP) registered with...
View ArticleGame Maker Studio 2 Desktop / UWP / Mobile / Web on Steam from before & Now?
Hello, I have all the 5 versions of Game Maker Studio on steam: Game Maker Studio Game Maker Studio 2 Desktop Game Maker Studio 2 UWP Game Maker Studio 2 Mobile Game Maker Studio 2 Web Now, it shows...
View Article2022.0.3 LTS Release Thread
This topic is for the discussion of issues relating to this update of GameMaker. However, this does not replace our normal bug reporting system and you should report all bugs as normal using the bug...
View ArticleSigning identity errors when exporting to Mac
In the latest beta (Beta IDE v2024.1300.0.781, Beta Runtime v2024.1300.0.786) I'm no longer able to build to macOS. I tried each of the different certificate types (Developer ID Installer, Developer ID...
View ArticleMass sprite import...
I've got a sprite folder with subfolders and subfolder all containing sprites. How can I bulk import these into GameMaker? TIA
View ArticleDisable Sprite Layers Directory?
I am trying to reduce my project's storage used. My project has a large number of sprites, most of which have a large number of subimages; 89.5% of my project's filesize is .PNG files. I have noticed...
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Autofill Showing Wrong Suggestions
I am having this issue in the code editor where the autofill shows "#endregion" (or other things that start with #) as the first suggestion for many things that I type. For example I consistently see...
View Article[SOLVED] Set back Source Control how it was before formatting pc
Hi guys, I start saying that I'm not very tech-savvy on things like git or source control. I had the basic knowledge to set it up and make it work when committing changes and reverting to a previous...
View ArticleFEATURE REQUEST: Can choose() be updated to accept an array?
Title. Went to pass an array to choose and realized I'd need to write a wrapper to do so. Not a huge issue, just would be nice to have. For now I did: GML: function choose_from_array(_array){ return...
View ArticleRestoring an older version of the project [Solved]
So my project got messed up after I ruined my main room and saved it sadly.. Is there a way to restore an older version of the project some how?
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Layer depth automatically changing - How to disable?
In Preferences -> Room Editor, I have "Default layer depth spacing" set to 0. When I create a new layer, its depth is 0. I always want layer depth to be 0 for every layer, unless I specify...
View ArticleCan't place sprites on asset layer anymore
Really odd thing happened to me. I used to be able to place sprites inside asset layer, but now they disapear. Unfortunately since I updated something in master (can't recall what it was), I have lot's...
View ArticleHow do you install MobileUtils Ext?
Hi, I'm making a game for mobile devices and I'd like to make the device vibrate with certain actions. As far as I understand, MobileUtils has tools to do just that, but I can't figure out how to add...
View ArticleWhy does my tileset get worse in quality when I launch the game?
When I launch the game to check the tileset it becomes worse in quality, although when I was sitting in the editor it looked fine, what happened?
View ArticleExporting game for lower versions of windows.
So I recently made a game and I exported it on windows, but when I gave it to my friends they said that the game won't run on their pc. after some research I got to the conclusion that game maker has...
View ArticleMouse selection in code behaving weird
Hello again, I am running into an annoying problem while coding, In the 1 example down below i have pressed behind the letter "p" in "pushable" just wanting to add the letter "k" but instead it gets...
View ArticleIssue building and testing games within GameMaker
I am on Ubuntu 24, and when I run my game within GameMaker it gives me this log: "/home/mathmeat/.local/share/GameMakerStudio2-Beta/Cache/runtimes/runtime-2024.1300.0.790/bin/igor/linux/x64/Igor" -j=8...
View ArticleI don't know what is wrong with my engine. Every time I install gamemaker I...
https://forum.gamemaker.io/index.php?attachments/screenshot-2025-02-10-163210-xx2w4cmk-png.69067/&hash=c1caaa96983c1877bcda7bb175420277 This is the code to create the different scenery/ the beach...
View ArticleMake debug build
Hello, I'm new to GameMaker. I'm working on one of the projects where I need to create a debug build for the Nintendo Switch. I need to create a debug build without any device connected to the system....
View ArticleI cant release my game on GX games
When i try to publish my game to GX games it show me this Current environment: Prod Synchronizing with Opera GX... GXC synchronization failed
View ArticleIs there a way to disable the Element List?
I'm using v2024.8.1.171 and I've noticed in the room editor when placing down objects it gets really sluggish, especially when there's a lot of objects on that layer (not excessive, 300-400 objects)....
View ArticleApp Tracking Transparency and Admob data collection issues in Apple Review
Hey GMC, I just tried to upload a new version of my iOS app and it got rejected, with the following reason: Guideline 5.1.1 - Legal - Privacy - Data Collection and Storage You collect data to track...
View ArticleMissing textures on objects occassionally
For a long time, Gamemaker Studio 2 has been rendering my objects without their sprites, just their size and dimensions. The only fix I've discovered is to press the "Clean" button (Ctrl+F7) which...
View ArticleGamemaker doesn't seem to work on MacOS?
Currently Version (V2024.11.0.179 Runtime v2024.11.0.277) is not working on MacOS. When I load and run any program I just get the message: -----...
View ArticleMissing classes detected while running R8
Hi all, I'm having trouble building my app in Android. I'm getting the following in the output window: > Task :com.energy_engine.test_game:minifyReleaseWithR8 FAILED ERROR: Missing classes detected...
View ArticleTroubles with asset names
Hello! I've run into quite a curious issue. After adding a new sprite to my asset list, I noticed that some other sprites were no longer being displayed . Important detail: I didn’t add this new sprite...
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Particle System is not working in H5?
Particle System is not working in H5? My GMS version is v2024.11.0.179, Runtime is v2024.11.0.227. Whenever the built-in particle system is use, the particle system in the asset layer has no effect?...
View ArticleUnable to create local package - faded text / cannot select
Is there any reason why under tools > create local package is unavailable? I tried selecting all the assets and other random things - cannot get the button to appear to transfer some sprites,...
View ArticleGameMaker unable to open on MacOS
i'm pretty sure this is an issue that's been brought up a million times, but i keep looking online and nothing i try seems to work. whenever i open GameMaker 2, it makes a tiny bit of progress and...
View ArticleInvalid JSON file when importing Spine files
I have been trying all night to import spine files into gamemaker and I keep running into an error. Spine Error : spr_character : Invalid JSON file I'm using Spine 4.0 when I try other versions of...
View Article64 Bit game doesnt run while 32bit does
Hi when im testing in the ide everything works fine. so i started compiling for windows using YYC compiler. the 32bit compiled the 64bit compiled when starting the 32bit the game works as expected....
View ArticleIssue on gif_add_surface
Hi! I am having memory leak like problem with gif_add_surface. Everytime it is executed, it grows the size of the program. On Windows you will be able to verify it in the Task Manager. Here follows a...
View ArticleEnterprise license question.
So my question is simple. Lets say i make my game and want to export to sell on a console, then i need the enterprise license. So lets say i buy that and make it happen. Now my question is. If i end my...
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