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Title: Old Platform Builder Graphics
Post by: TingThing on September 13, 2020, 01:43:39 AM
Hi everyone,


In a previous announcement, I mentioned that Platform Builder would be getting new graphics, and that the old graphics would still be available as a legacy option. After some experiments in development, I came to realize that the amount of effort required (not to mention storage space) to include two interchangeable sets of graphics would be far too much effort and time. Instead I will be using that time and energy toward other much-needed features of Platform Builder 9.


Instead of a legacy option, I will be releasing most (possibly all) of the old graphics for free which can be imported into Platform Builder Pro. I also have a stand-alone character designer which can be used to export character sprite sheets.


I apologize for speaking ahead of myself about the legacy option. Still, I am confident that the new graphics coming out are superior to the old ones, and I think you will agree. I'm really excited to share some of them with you all within a week or two on the coming soon page!


Cheers,
TingThing
Title: Re: Old Platform Builder Graphics
Post by: CGM on September 13, 2020, 03:10:33 AM
The only disappointing thing is that you didn't make 'em.
Title: Re: Old Platform Builder Graphics
Post by: Gizgord on September 13, 2020, 12:25:10 PM
that makes me a bit sad, because I liked the idea of Legacy graphics. but it makes sense why you're removing them
Title: Re: Old Platform Builder Graphics
Post by: War on September 13, 2020, 02:33:47 PM
Don't care of the graphics, the most important is that you can focus on adding new stuff.
Title: Re: Old Platform Builder Graphics
Post by: Antikore on September 13, 2020, 03:26:18 PM
Hi everyone,


In a previous announcement, I mentioned that Platform Builder would be getting new graphics, and that the old graphics would still be available as a legacy option. After some experiments in development, I came to realize that the amount of effort required (not to mention storage space) to include two interchangeable sets of graphics would be far too much effort and time. Instead I will be using that time and energy toward other much-needed features of Platform Builder 9.


Instead of a legacy option, I will be releasing most (possibly all) of the old graphics for free which can be imported into Platform Builder Pro. I also have a stand-alone character designer which can be used to export character sprite sheets.


I apologize for speaking ahead of myself about the legacy option. Still, I am confident that the new graphics coming out are superior to the old ones, and I think you will agree. I'm really excited to share some of them with you all within a week or two on the coming soon page!


Cheers,
TingThing
If what you're doing makes PB better, I don't mind really what it is.
Title: Re: Old Platform Builder Graphics
Post by: CGM on September 13, 2020, 10:03:17 PM
As long as we can use all of the original graphics still, I'm happy.