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There's an update for the Ecosystem Browser for Unity 5:
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/default.asp?W1181

 

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Check out Kitty Scratch 2 made with Playmaker for iOS and Android:

Looks adorable!

 

Hi, I bought Playmaker a couple of weeks ago and I'm using it for a VR project.
I've to say it's fantastic, I was able to sketch out the app general navigation scheme - including an intro movie, a 3D menu with doors acting like triggers, asynchronous level loading, camera transitions and so on... - in just 2 or 3 hours.

I've a question: is it possibile to include a Playmaker FSM in an assetbundle?
I need to update my app remotely, so my idea was to put prefabs with every resource needed - models, textures AND Playmaker FSM - in assetbundles.

Riccardo

 

Hi Riccardo, thanks!

Yes, you can include a PlayMakerFSM in an assetbundle. It's actually a cool way of shipping new "scripts" in assetbundles, something that is normally not possible to do. So you can do a lot more in updates - introducing new behaviours etc.

Alex

 

Thank you Alex, I know there are limitations for ordinary scripts, so that's a great new!

Riccardo

 

If you're upgrading a Unity 4.x Playmaker project to Unity 5, please check out the Troubleshooting page here:
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/default.asp?W624

We're also working on an AutoUpdater for common update issues if you want to give it a try:
http://hutonggames.com/playmakerforum/index.php?topic=9823.0

Unity 5 is a big update so it might take some work to upgrade a Unity 4.x project. Please post on the Playmaker Forums if you run into problems...

 

Hi Alex, I've another question for you.
I just noticed the WWWObject action is not supported when I'm targeting Android.
In fact, the action is categorised under "WebPlayer", so that should be obvious, but is there a special reason for that?
Could I use an alternative action to load a text file from an http url?

Thanks,

Riccardo

 

Hi Riccardo,

Actually that is an old restriction. Please use the attached action instead. NOTE: VideoTextures are still not supported on Android, but you can use the rest of WWW.

I'll include this in the next update. If you run into any problems with it please start a new thread on the Playmaker Forums...

Cheers,
Alex

 

Thank you Alex, I saw and deleted the android preprocessor directive in the original action code, anyway I'll use your new action instead.

Thanks again,

Riccardo

 

We've just releases PlayMaker 1.7.8.3 on the Asset Store:
https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/368

This version incorporates the AutoUpdater we released on the forums to test. It should automatically upgrade 4.x projects to work with 5.0.

NOTE: in some rare cases you might get a lot of duplicate files when updating in Unity 5.0. If this happens you will need to remove the old Playmaker installation and import the new version. Please see the Troubleshooting guide for more info: https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/default.asp?W624

 

Hey Alex,

Playmaker is without a doubt the single most valuable tool I have purchased in my lifetime! I've always dreamed of making games myself, but never imagined that dream could come to fruition so quickly. Since picking up Playmaker, I've released a good number of game templates on the Unity Asset Store as well as releasing my first mobile game on IOS and Android.

Thank you for creating such an indispensable tool, none of this would have been possible otherwise. I wholeheartedly recommend Playmaker to everyone!

I leave you with my latest Playmaker creation:

 

Pre-Purchase Question.

Does my complete game needs to use playmaker or can I use it in a existing game? For example, I have programmed a simple c# "move block to point to finish level". Can I use playmaker to make a trap for example or do I need to create the whole game in playmaker ?

 

You can use playmaker just for one part of your game or for all.

 

Hiii Alex,
I have a weird issue using latest Playmaker as you can see in the video. What is the problem and how to solve it?. Thanks

 

Thanks!! Keep up the great work with the game kits!

 

Can you send me the project? Or start a thread on the Playmaker Forums and post any errors in the Unity console. Thanks!

 

I am sorry, the project file is very big. So I will start a thread in PM forum.

 

@Alex Chouls : I've publish the common solution for preventing icon overlapping for all third party extensions, maybe you can have a look and consider support it for the next update. Not only just icon overlapping but some other features as well, should not take you more than 5 minutes to integrate, so here is the link :

http://forum.unity3d.com/threads/hierarchydraw-put-your-hierarchy-icons-under-control.319039/

I already support HierarchyDraw in my beta versions for Hierarchy2. Hopefully you will do it next !

Thanks.

 

Is there any way, to download the 1.8 beta, or a stable 1.8 version ?

 

Thanks! I'll definitely look into integrating this into the next update

 

Please PM me for access to the 1.8 beta...

 

Waiting for 1.8

 

I'm new to this but I mentioned there is few events in play maker. for example there is event for mouse down or mouse over but I can't find any event for button down! is there anything I don't know yet?

 

I'm with you buddy, I'm relatively new as well ksam2.

These will be helpful
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/default.asp?W60
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/default.asp?W1

 

Thanks but these are for actions. I'm talking about events like mouse down or mouse over but there in no event for key down.

 

I mean how can I build custom events?

 

Sorry for the late response, the forums didn't notify me about the new posts for some reason!
Hopefully you got help on the Playmaker forums in the meantime.

If there's a MonoBehaviour event not currently handled by Playmaker, you can add it by making a MonoBehaviour that responds to the event and forwards it to the PlayMakerFSM on the GameObject. Example:

var fsm = GetComponent<PlayMakerFSM>();
fsm.SendEvent("MyEvent");

We can work through an example if you post on the Playmaker forums...

 

how can I use Playmaker for Mobile specific movements (accelerometer, gyrometer?)
couldn't find any threads about that yet

 

There are mobile examples in the downloadable samples:
http://www.hutonggames.com/samples.php

For an accelerometer example, check out:
PlayMakerSamples\TestLab\Device\RollBall.unity

There are also mobile tutorials on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD8AAC983AAD87D01

If you can't find what you're looking for, please ask for help on the Playmaker Forums

 

Check out LASTFIGHT, a cool retro styled beat-em-up made with Playmaker:

 

Check out Sword Animset Pro: 170 motion captured animations and PlayMaker game template: https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/38302… @UnityAssetStore

Unity Forum thread:
http://forum.unity3d.com/threads/sw...ld-170-mocaps-and-controller-released.332577/

 

PlayMaker Starter Kits from 3D Sauce are now available in a fantastic bundle deal!

PlayMaker Essentials Pack:
https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/37036

 

I'm trying to use the Game Center Drag & Drop plugin for iOS Game Center integration. To submit leaderboard scores, however, I need the name of the script where the variable is declared.

Does anyone know how to find the script name where global variables are declared?

 

Hi, I replied to your post on the PlayMaker Forums...

 

Checkout UnderWater Adventure, made with PlayMaker:

 

Check out this trailer for Cubicle Cat Superstar! Made with PlayMaker

 

PlayMaker is at SIGGRAPH 2015 at the Unity Booth. To celebrate we're having a 65% Off Sale!

https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/368

If you're at SIGGRAPH stop by to say hi

 

Thanks. I forgot I posted here.

In case anyone ever wanted to do the same thing, since it's just for leaderboard submissions, just before submitting, I have playmaker write the variable value to a temporary playerpref key.

I created a script, called records, that declares all my record variables and assigns values by reading the playerpref keys. This script is instantiated in the next stage (after writing the key).

In the third stage, I instantiate the script that submits the leaderboards to Game Center.

I'm not sure if I'm breaking any etiquette rules with that, but it's quick and easy. And it's not prone to hacking anymore than any other method.

 

I allready have one license. But....but...when i look at this pricecut, i want to buuuy

 

We're extending the sale to match the Asset Store Madness Sale dates - so 2 days left!

 

We're having a 50% Labor Day Sale!
https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/368

 

In case you missed it, there's a useful Core Concepts page on the wiki:
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/default.asp?W133

 

Check out Jump Froggy Jump! made with Playmaker:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jasonlavoie.jump_froggy_jump

 

Thanks Alex - Very helpful.

 

The maker of Jump Froggy Jump! also has a great Devlog here:
http://jasonlavoie3d.tumblr.com/

 

Check out Simple Traffic, a modular traffic system made with Playmaker, with Simple Town and Simple People support (coming soon):

 

Check out Playmaker Actions for CNControls pack:
https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/42846

 

Cool one

 

Check out the free Introduction to Playmaker video from The Strange School: