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Today we are going to move on to creating the object to go with our sprites (graphics). The object will later be associated with actions. (Like making the ball start moving. Objects are one of the choices on the left. If you have saved last time and are coming back...
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When you start up Game Maker 8.1 you will see a screen like: We now need to add 4 sprites (graphics) for our game. For Breakout we will need: 1. Bat 2. Ball 3. Barrier 4. Wall These will be added as objects in the next lesson and then added to the...
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For middle school kids designing their own computer game is a great way to not only have a great time but also learn something. To get started we need to install YoYo GameMaker. There are version for Windows and Mac available. Do you want to develop computer games...
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Check out this article when you get a chance. It’s Physics Engines for Dummies…. For High School kids taking physics, this might make it a little more interesting….. It is amazing the physics that has to be taken into account to make a computer game...
I am a SAHM/WAHM of three boys ranging in age from 16 to 32. We are working on saving enough for college at the same time as dealing with school and our older independent kids. I author a few blogs, including http://teched4kids.com. I have in the past taught computer information technology classes for the local university and taught workshops for kid's in technology education besides being the Kentucky State FIRST LEGO League Championship Coordinator from 2005 to 2008. I now work as a computer consultant, run a handmade home business, and am available for workshops. Life here is always an adventure!
