GameMaker Studio 2: Action RPG Tutorial (Part 2: Animation)

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Learn to build a zelda like action RPG in GameMaker Studio 2, starting from nothing at all. This episode deals with animating our four directional character using a manual, more advanced technique than usual.

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[SaraSpalding]

Scripts have changed! They now contain functions rather than being functions in their own right. When you create a script you will get a default function declaration. DO NOT DELETE THIS! Name it the same as your script and put your code *INSIDE* the function curly brackets.

[SaraSpalding]

Subtitles delayed on this one while I sort out a new process, thx for your patience <3

[TheGrimmy]

Honestly, Shaun, you should get Sprite to be your sponsor. You name drop it like 39086 times every video. The least they could do is toss you some moolah!

[NoLootStudios]

Its so chill and relaxing to sit and chill with a cup of coffe and watch these whilst learning nice ways to code <3

Really GJ, buddy! Keep it up'n never stop!

[betinhopw]

function scr_playerAnimationSprite()
{
//Update Sprite
var _cardinalDirection = round(direction / 90);
var _totalFrames = / 4;
image_index = localFrame + (_cardinalDirection * _totalFrames);
localFrame += / FRAME_RATE;

//If animation would loop on next game step
if (localFrame >= _totalFrames)
{
animationEnd = true;
localFrame -= _totalFrames;
} else animationEnd = false;
}

*** oPlayer STEP EVENT ***
scr_playerAnimationSprite();

Good Work everybody!

[Skarletskeleton]

For anyone who's sprite is jumping into another area when switching animation, make sure your point of origin is the same on all animations. It should fix that issue.

[NoctisAutumnali]

*if* (vidsTotal == vidsWatched + 1)
{
sprite_index = sPlayerHappy;
}

[cylop]

PSA for anyone having their player sprite always end up facing right after moving.

I had this problem and realized I was mistakenly using the built-in variables 'vspeed' and 'hspeed'. All I had to do was capitalize the 's' in each one to make it 'vSpeed' and 'hSpeed'. This turns them into custom variables.

An easy mistake to make for a beginner, and one that is easy to miss when re-reading the code.

[kidshipley]

*WARNING*
If you follow through all the way and it brings up an error at the end, it's because the scripts changed. Make a new script and put the old scripts code into the function [ ] of the new one. Name it the same and comment instance destroy on the old one

[DelphineEraklea]

yours and tutrorials of other gamemaker creators are basically helping me build my game from ground zero. thank you so much for this - an almost 3-4 year brewing of a single idea can now find a way into a real world

[laraB]

I just recently got into using GMS and your guides have helped me a lot shaun
I can't ever thank you enough for making these guides

[SaraSpalding]

If the assets file link doesn't seem to work, right click it and hit save as. Or use a non-Chrome browser.

Chrome doesn't play nice with direct file links on YT for whatever reason.

[AlfredPros]

11:29 I thought I heard a quack sound. XD

[mindthemoods]

Man, this tutorial was a lifesaver. You're really good at teaching this sort of thing, keep up the good work!

[ianjharris]

Thank you for explaining things in depth and with attention to detail. Our small group is spending our quarantine focused on deciding what kind of programming we want to pursue. We are thinking of moving forward with Game Maker right now and that's primarily due to this series. Thank you very much.

[dylstarling]

I've watched your tutorials for a few years now, they're extremely helpful. I'm putting what I've learned into practice now so hopefully I'll actually finish a project this time. You've helped me actually wrap my brain around the weird ways games work and how deceptively simple it can be. I'll still rely on these tutorials to remind myself how to make different elements work, but I can already imagine mechanics I can try work out myself. Thank you so much.

[professionalquestion]

You are changing my life with these videos. Please continue to make more videos like rpg games or Zelda like games.

Thank you!

[fabian_azf]

OMG THANKYOUU,






This is the best early birthday gift

[alexanderm.clinthorne]

I'm glad I found your series. Thank you Shaun! You're a wonderful teacher.

[blurrysquire]

In scratch we used a similar system, because you would have all the animations in the same sprite, then use a semi-complex system to sort between the costumes (animation frames).