That's a really nice idea. Would like to see this as a plugin more then a capx file

Agreed, but I'm not sure if/how a plug-in of this nature would fit in C2 editor's architecture.

I dislike creating static menus in my projects, so I worked up an engine that reads an XML file, and dynamically creates in-game menus containing components with various functions. So far, I've created components that allow the player to:

• Open sub-menus
• Change game settings
• Re-Map keys
• Go to a different Layouts
• Restart the game
• Go to an external file

The engine is relatively modular, so other types of interfaces can be implemented without much difficulty. The engine could be extended for dialog boxes, shops, and other window-based system.

Here is a demo.

Edit: 4/29: Capx File

With Ludum Dare 29 coming up, I started to think about my skillset and the tools I know how to use and Construct 2 came to mind.

I do this as well. Every Ludum Dare, I consider using Gamemaker or a Haxe library. Since my goal in these events is to make the best possible game in the 48 hours, I always end up using C2. It allows me to prototype and develop ideas at a faster rate.

Are more people planning on using the multiplayer feature of Construct 2?

I'm most likely not. Multiplayer is a slippery slope with Ludum Dare games. I've found most multiplayer games aren't rated fairly since the game can only be fully experienced if multiple people are playing concurrently. That may not matter if you're goal is solely to make an awesome game. If your goal is to do well in the competition, you may want to reconsider using multiplayer unless you plan on being logged into your game a majority of the time (which I've seen people do).

What is the theme you're fancying the most ?

There are quite a few I like, but I think my favorite is "Two Worlds".

So for me it was okay to not use DT since we want it to be dependant on framerate. I don't want that at 30 fps it still reach 300px. That the opposite of what we want to do. I am curious to hear your opinion.

I'm curious...what situation would would you want a game to be frame-rate dependent? Objects could move at greatly varying speeds for players depending on their hardware/software, and whatever other game logic is running. Is there a scenario where you'd want the game to play different depending on those factors?

shinkan

Yes, you are correct. The capx creates a system similar to custom movement's stepping, but only using events. I can't comment on when it would be better to use events vs the custom movement behavior, but if the former is used, it should be frame rate independent. That was the main reason I posted my revision.

I see that you purposely didn't use delta-time, which makes the capx frame-rate dependent. I reworked it a bit to use delta-time, but still end up with a pixel perfect collision.

It should also be noted that the method you use greatly increases the number of collision checks per tick, which could potentially affect framerate.

I put together a relatively simple template that gives the player a GUI for re-mapping keyboard controls in-game, and also saves the custom control scheme so it can be loaded the next time the game is played. The GUI is dynamic, so you can add other controls to the template without much effort (see notes in capx). I created it for the upcoming Ludum Dare so players with different keyboard layouts can map controls however they like, but I thought others may find it useful as well.

Demo

6-20-14 Edit: A more robust UI for re-mapping keys is available as part of my menu engine:

https://www.scirra.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=148&t=103355

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We're less than 10 days away from Ludum Dare 29 (April 25th - 28th). Ludum Dare is an accelerated game development event held every 4 months. Thousands of developers create games for two concurrent competitions taking place over 1 weekend. Full competition rules can be viewed on Ludum Dare's webstite, but here's a summary:

Compo
• 48 hours long
• You must work alone
• You must use the competition theme
• All game content must be created within the 48 hours, with a few exceptions (see full rules)
• Publicly available libraries and middleware (e.g. Construct 2) are allowed
• Source Code must be included when submitting

Jam
• 72 hours long
• Work alone or in teams
• All creation tools are allowed

At the end of the weekend, entrants rate each other's games for 3 weeks. Winners are announced at the end of the rating period. Here are a few things you may find useful/interesting:

Previous Ludum Dare (LD28) info:

• Theme: You Only Get One
• 1284 Compo Entries
• 780 Jam Entries
• Results
• Overall top 10 highest scoring games created in C2
  • YOGO RocketFist - by _Rilem - Jam entry
  • Sixteen in One - by zatyka - Compo entry
  • YOGO PATH - by cesisco - Compo entry
  • clic only - by nicso - Compo entry
  • Castle Uno - by SecondDimension - Jam entry
  • One Button Computer - by Bactopiad - Compo entry
  • Shades of One - by tommakesgames - Compo entry
  • The sidekicks - by Ludipe - Jam entry
  • BUTTERSLIDE - by Mnemusyne - Compo entry
  • You Only Get One You - by mutuware - Compo entry

Ludum Dare Survival Guide

- Great tips, especially if this is your first Ludum Dare.

Tools

- I nice collection of popular tools used by many Ludum Dare participants.

On a personal note, I've found these competitions to be a great experience. Testing my game creation abilities, under tight conditions, with a strict deadline, is a wild ride. Making it to the end, and submitting a game provides a great sense of accomplishment. Also, the LD community is one of the friendliest I've seen. I hope to see many of you participate.

Really cool game with VERY annoying music

I've come to be quite fond of the music, but since others might not be, I just uploaded a new version with a music toggle.

I couldn’t resist entering MiniLD 50 once I found out the theme was Demakes. I ended up with Super Jump Man, a demake of Super Mario 64. It contains a single, relatively large world, with 7 stars to collect. The game definitely has its flaws, but I’m quite happy with how it turned out. Keyboard and Xbox controller are supported, the Xbox controller is a far better experiences in my opinion.

If you know the move set for Mario 64 (triple jumps/high jumps/long jumps/etc), you'll pick the controls up easily. I hope you enjoy!

Play the Game

Ludum Dare Page

Keyboard Controls:

Arrow keys to move

Down to Crouch

Z to Run

X to jump

C to attack

R to restart

M to Toggle music

Xbox Controller (requires Chrome or stand alone version:

Left Analog

L or R Trigger to Crouch

X to Run

A to Jump

B to Attack

Start to toggle music

erec91

I haven't written any tutorial. I'm happy to answer questions regarding how it works, but writing a full tutorial is not something I'm interested in at this time.

zatyka

moral dilema on what? you created it didnt you?it is entirely up to you.

and i have seen your tutorials and you ROCK!

so i do not understand why not share knowlege and help people out as long of course they deserve it and give back to the community.

but anyways thank you for your time and effort.

i will try my best to figure this out

Cesarzevil essentially bought the capx from me by translating the tutorial. The moral dilemma is giving away a capx, or information about the capx, that he spent his time/effort for. It's like someone hiring an artist to do graphics for a game, and the artist selling the graphics to someone else. Cesarzevil and I didn't discuss exclusivity, so you can make the argument that the capx still belongs to me, but it's his as far as I'm concerned. You can always petition him to share/sell it.

I'm glad you're finding my tutorials useful. I'm generally happy to help people out, especially if they contribute to the community, but this is a special scenario.