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I'm going to say it.... AI for GM

Basically an AI coder tool, that understands GML or whatever this will be, and the structure of the program with objects and stuff. Either as suggestions or an actual agent that builds stuff from a...

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Information

hello all My son has expressed an interest in learning how to make video games. I have taken it upon my self to teach/learn myself to be able to potentially help him if he gets into trouble. After...

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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...

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Error trying to run games on ubuntu 24.10

I've just updated from ubuntu 23.04 to 24.10 and started having problems with the same gamemaker that I had installed there. The problem is that I need to run as root because of the rooted unshare...

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Ubuntu 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...

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LTS - Game fails to launch on Android

LTS 2022.0.3.85 Runtime v2022.0.3.99 Android Studio Koala patch 2 SDK Platform API 35, Android SDK Build-Tools 34.0.0, NDK 27.0.12077973, Android SDK Platform-Tools 35.0.2 The project fails to launch...

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Video 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...

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Why YoYoGames should produce a GMS IDE that uses Python, aside with its...

I dont know if anyone has suggestted this as an idea to YoYoGames, previously, so forgive me... but its not something that I have seen lately as a topic here. Since this has to do with programming,...

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Cannot 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...

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SDK include directory does not exist

Hey need some help here please... Just had to factory reset my PC, Windows 10.. reinstaled GM 1.4999, got it licensed, but in Preferences > Windows > the "Windows SDK Location" is wrong and...

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2024.11.0.179 / 227 step debugging is absolute trash, here is the horrific...

I recently upgraded from IDE 589/485 to "latest" because I didn't realize there was a 2022 LTS version that is basically identical to the IDE I was using. Now that I've upgraded, I've added quite a...

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Can 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....

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2023.6 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?

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BGM 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...

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"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...

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Game 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...

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Beta 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...

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Can 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.

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Error 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...

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Game 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...

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General 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...

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Cannot 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...

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Admob: 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...

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Game 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...

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2022.0.3 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...

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Signing 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...

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Mass sprite import...

I've got a sprite folder with subfolders and subfolder all containing sprites. How can I bulk import these into GameMaker? TIA

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Disable 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...

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[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...

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FEATURE 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...

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Restoring 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...

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Can'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...

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How 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...

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Why 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?

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Exporting 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...

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Mouse 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...

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Issue 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...

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I 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...

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Make 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....

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I 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

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Is 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)....

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App 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...

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Missing 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...

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Gamemaker 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: -----...

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Missing 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...

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Troubles 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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