February Updates

(January 30th - February 28th, 2018)

First.
Updates
It's great to be back and posting! :) Looks like even with crunch, there's only so much time in the day (and night) to work. We are a month closer to release, but not there yet. Build a Game still has some bugs that need fixed before official launch. We want players to have a fun experience building and playing games, which means more bug squashing. :)

Thank you to all those that continue to submit bugs to us (You're awesome!). :)


Second.
Tilesets!
We will be releasing Tilesets each week(hopefully), starting with Indie Jones - Adventurer. Indie Jones will whip and punch his way through mummies, bats and snakes in his quest to find more gold. He will be available in the Market Center later today (tonight).



In-die Jones In Action! (Video)




+ Third
Features! (My favorite)

Tile Offsetter
This creates the depth effect with 2d objects in the scene. You can use it in your ui and during the game. When the mouse moves it offsets the tiles enabled based on their properties.



Learning Modes
New to Build a Game Universe is the 'Learning' rollout (Top left of main menu).
We have several learn modes that will be available in Build a Game.



1.Quick Start Guide. We walk you through the 'basics' of building your first game. Video Demo
2. Classroom training for badges, certificates and more. Video Demo
3. Online reference manual and videos Video Demo
4. Video player (really cool!). You can actually play the videos in the background of the editor to follow along. Video Demo

Be sure to check out the video player features (below).
Bag video player features




Also, we updated the release notes (below).
Release Notes (and current bug list)


Final Notes.
In order to make this next month go by with a smile, we'll start posting again each week. :)


Training Videos
1025+ videos are available for learning Build a Game!
116 videos are available for learning Tile Builder!


Our Silver Standard Reminder (Silver Coin Allowance)!
During the beta program, you will receive 1,000 silver coins into your account each week. Have fun purchasing games and tiles!


Beta Group Signup
Sign up for the Beta. Email steamkeyplease@buildagameuniverse.com to get your steam key and be a part of the testing. =)


Have an excellent week building and testing!
Thank you!
Chad - Nathan - Eric