Tutorials
My name is Matthew, but many people know me on the internet as TingThing. I am the developer of Platform Builder.
My goal has always been for Platform Builder to be quick and easy to learn. Because of that, I have a built-in manual and a feature which allows you to learn about almost anything by right-clicking on it. But for those of you who are visual learners, I have started to make video tutorials which take you through the manual and beyond.
This is a work in progress. Not all of the video tutorials have been made yet, but you are welcome to view them here. I suggest you also follow me on YouTube so that you are more likely to see when I post something new. All of these videos are part of a YouTube Playlist as well.
This tutorial gives you a quick tour around Platform Builder to give you an idea for how it all works.
The Workstation
This tutorial takes you though the workstation and explains how you add things to your game and modify various settings like your background and music.
This tutorial talks more about how to place your items quickly and efficiently using the keyboard commands, custom hotkeys, expand items and the smart tool.
Learn about the controls for how to play your game, how to change them, and the feature to have a sign display whatever control you choose to set.
Learn about the differences between simple mode and advanced mode, using Spawn IDs and linking to move from area to area.
Secret Exits
This tutorial explains secret exists in your overworld, what they do, and how to use them.
Learn about Importing your own resources into Platform Builder Pro.
This video is about playing through your games and sharing them for the world to see.