«Time Wizard» challenges users' creativity with new level editor | Download
Krzysztof "Amarok" Piotrowski, the creative force behind «Time Wizard» for Atari 8-bits, has openned the doors for enthusiasts to create and share their own unique levels.
The community now has the chance to delve into the world of «Time Wizard» and contribute to its expansion with the release of a brand-new level editor.
With a commitment to user-friendly design, Amarok's program aims to provide an intuitive and convenient experience. The previous editor used during the game's development was deemed impractical, leading to the creation of this innovative tool.
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The primary goal of the level editor is to facilitate the development of additional levels for «Time Wizard», which is slated for release on a cartridge. The process of porting the game to the cartridge has just commenced, with a few months expected for completion. A key challenge is restructuring the code to enable the game to run on computers with 64kB of RAM.
The level editor, crafted in Python and utilizing the PyQt6 library under the GPL v3 license, is now available on the GitLab repository. For those eager to dive into level creation, Amarok has included an executable file (exe) with the editor, along with a zip file containing 15 levels from the «Time Wizard» game.
Additionally, it includes a built-in test function with an emulator to validate levels in real-time, marking a step forward in community interaction and collaborative development.
The author has just released version 1.2 of the editor, which incorporates a contextual menu for the level panel, making it easier to add new elements directly to the desired location with a simple right-click. Furthermore, the editor can run applications associated with xex files, similar to the Windows version, using Atari800 v5.2.
"Although I am considering the possibility of adding the feature to resize objects by dragging their edges, I have not made a decision yet due to the time it might take for development", stated to Atariteca....
The community now has the chance to delve into the world of «Time Wizard» and contribute to its expansion with the release of a brand-new level editor.
With a commitment to user-friendly design, Amarok's program aims to provide an intuitive and convenient experience. The previous editor used during the game's development was deemed impractical, leading to the creation of this innovative tool.
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The primary goal of the level editor is to facilitate the development of additional levels for «Time Wizard», which is slated for release on a cartridge. The process of porting the game to the cartridge has just commenced, with a few months expected for completion. A key challenge is restructuring the code to enable the game to run on computers with 64kB of RAM.
The level editor, crafted in Python and utilizing the PyQt6 library under the GPL v3 license, is now available on the GitLab repository. For those eager to dive into level creation, Amarok has included an executable file (exe) with the editor, along with a zip file containing 15 levels from the «Time Wizard» game.
Additionally, it includes a built-in test function with an emulator to validate levels in real-time, marking a step forward in community interaction and collaborative development.
The author has just released version 1.2 of the editor, which incorporates a contextual menu for the level panel, making it easier to add new elements directly to the desired location with a simple right-click. Furthermore, the editor can run applications associated with xex files, similar to the Windows version, using Atari800 v5.2.
"Although I am considering the possibility of adding the feature to resize objects by dragging their edges, I have not made a decision yet due to the time it might take for development", stated to Atariteca....
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