Open Praxaris opened 7 months ago
Kraven3D
commented
7 months ago Similar request here also suggesting some (but not all) of these features and more that I'll link to for reference: https://github.com/TheGameCreators/GameGuruRepo/issues/3519
Praxaris
commented
7 months ago Thanks Kraven
I hadn't seen that one before.
Glad to see that many minds are thinking along the same lines. 🙂
Teabone3
commented
7 months ago Always wanted this for GGC. Since we had something similar in FPSC but i cant recall if it was modded in. Where you can add an intro video to your game and even background main menu video loop.
For max i would assume this would be for sure a feature eventually since we have the storyboarding blueprinting.
Similar related feature request: https://github.com/TheGameCreators/GameGuruRepo/issues/5299
mav3r1ck1981
commented
7 months ago this is definitely a feature that holds a lot of weight for a lot of people, id add that having hint pop ups on loading screens is a feature that a lot of people have asked for in the past, similar to those in Skyrim
VIDEO FILE IMPLEMENTATION
Video ability for the screens mentioned in the title would add a level of polish and professionalism to the end products that are standard expectations with modern games and while GameGuru Max is not a product that TGC have stated is intended to compete with AAA, it is all the same a lacking feature that tends to noticeably isolate products made in GameGuru at present to any intended customer base.
The inclusion of video formats would allow for title, brand and credits sequences alongside story that would highten the community's ability to create their own original works while other features are rolled out over time.
With the recent release of CineGuruMax the need for video sequences has only increased, as the ability to weave together a story through the various tools already available present a strong foundation for what would currently be viewed as a decent vertical slice of the intended final product.
The implementation envisioned would be the same as importing any current image file and adjusting as required to the screen dimensions if not exported as such, or alternatively if required to add other visual elements for the intended final design.
LOADING SCREEN WIDGETS & ICONS
This Feature is merely a suggestion for thought, that may or may not be an easy implementation. As I am primarily a visual elements designer I can only make the suggestion based on brand identity consideration.
The present Loading Bar is a fine indicator as it currently stands for the loading screen.
However from a visual design standpoint, the ability to also include animated icons and widgets indicating Loading underway would provide nice and potentially needed alternatives for developers individualising their games if it could be provided at some point.
Examples in mind include: The "Hammer and Ring" icons from LOTR Shadow of War, The CEC Ring Loading/saving Widget from DEAD SPACE 1 & 2. Examples of which I have included in the attached files below.
Adding the ability for an alternative Icon for loading, alongside "Behaviors" for Icon animations such as 'fading in and out' or 'Rotation' and sound file attachments
I have provided a small mockup on what the UI might look like with the feature implemented below in the teal highlight, although this in theory could be expanded to included Atlas animations etc.
Yet again, these feature would allow for that final level of polish for a marketable product while further features are added over time.
I think that wraps up my two cents here.
As always, thanks to the team for a wonderful product here. I see a lot of potential for GGM. Even at this present stage of its development.
If the mention features could be implemented soon in the specific areas, I suspect that the results would be nothing short of inspiring from the community and the response to their created products.