To do 2D games using the DOM, you basically adjust element styles dynamically in order to move it around the page. Whilst there are some cases where DOM manipulation is good, I’m going to focus on using the HTML5 canvas for graphics since it’s the most flexible for games...
I finished the creation of the scene by saving it inside the scene folder. To make our sprite objects in the scene affected by light sources, we need to do two things. First, we have to generate a second sprite sheet, a so-called normal map, for all the objects in the scene. We...
However I will promise that you’ll walk away with a much stronger understanding of animating pixels from scratch if you follow that video to the end. How I Make Pixel Art Animations Here’s a similaranimation tutorialby YouTuber Poncho Pilgrim presented in a much different light. ...
There are two important settings you have to adjust on the sprite to make it work properly: Size Mode: Set this toCustom Trim: Turn this settingoff If you don't change these settings, your sprites may still work, but they might not behave as expected. This is because the sprites will ...
Anything that lets you place squares on a grid is a potential pixel editor.Adobe Photoshop, for instance, has all of the basic functions you need to make pixel images, andAdobe Illustratorlets youalign your work on a pixel gridto get the granular control you need for good-looking retro ima...
Along the way, you’ll learn how to use pixel formats and Texture Packer wisely to make sure your games launch quickly, run smoothly, and use as little memory as possible – while still looking good! If you are new to Cocos2D, you can still follow along with this...
Along the way, you’ll learn how to use pixel formats and Texture Packer wisely to make sure your games launch quickly, run smoothly, and use as little memory as possible – while still looking good! If you are new to Cocos2D, you can still follow along with this Texture Packer tutorial...
We add the sprites that are on the back of the scene first and work our way to the front.The default anchor point of CCSprite is the middle of the sprite. I’m changing it to the left-bottom corner of the image to make it easier to place them....
About This Video This video demonstrates a way to apply tilt effect on controls in Windows Phone 7 application. The sample shows how to give a little motion to standard controls during manipulations (i.e. when they are being touched).
This can cause an endless spiral of misery which could leave you thinking VB just isn’t meant to make games! ;)The initial problem that most people face is the desire to use a PictureBox (or any other control) as the logical “Sprite” container for the elements in the game. It...