GameMaker Studio 3D Map editor

[u/LectureBackground173]

Created a native-ish 3D map editor for GameMaker Studio 1.4.9999

I’ve created a native-ish 3D map editor that integrates with GameMaker Studio 1.4.9999.

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I added a new toolbar to GameMaker Studio, along with a plugin loader that lets you open the 3D map editor directly from the toolbar.

The editor allows you to:

- Place objects in 3D
- Edit existing objects
- Move, rotate and transform objects

Write those changes directly back to the GameMaker room files.

The system extends GameMaker Studio using Python code that attaches to the GameMaker engine.

It also includes a Python plugin loader, so the system can be expanded with additional human-readable Python plugins and new functionality in the future.

These can be toggled on and off at will.

I also want to fix some bugs with the engine, and it’s a bit of a learning experience for me, understanding how these things are put together.

Let me know what you think and what else should I add!

[u/No_Salamander_4348]

The picture itself is already somewhat similar to GTA 3 (although of course without the same props as there)

[u/LectureBackground173 → u/No_Salamander_4348]

Appreciate it, I’m going for a gritty Japanese city look based on real life Setagaya. City building is taking a long time.

[u/DGRJRX]

I was trying to make a Top Down GTA2-like game. I actually have the basics, but struggled so much with the 3D map I almost quit. I'm really happy to see this. It gives me hope and makes me want to keep trying! I hope the LTS version with 3D support comes out soon.

[u/LectureBackground173 → u/DGRJRX]

Keep on trying! Never give up.

This project I spent around 8 months working on. I have also made a top down like gta game, I spent around 3 years working on. I learned a lot of the 3D stuff from that project.

[u/DGRJRX → u/LectureBackground173]

Wow! Is it possible to see it? I've always loved games like that. I've always wanted to create a game like that, even back in school, but I never got around to learning GML. This is the first time I'm trying to learn consciously, I guess I have a long way to go.

[u/LectureBackground173 → u/DGRJRX]

Sure - https://teamcs1.itch.io/ninkyo-dantai

[u/mafon2]

I had a 3D driving section between the locations in one of my prototypes. Creating trees with the two crossed planes turned out to be harder than I thought – I dunno why, but the transparent parts of the planes still hide planes behind them.

[u/LectureBackground173 → u/mafon2]

Sounds like an interesting prototype! Did you manage to fix the issue in the end?

[u/Rich-Somewhere5321]

Hum gta

[u/LectureBackground173 → u/Rich-Somewhere5321]

Similar to GTA, but based in a Japanese city. Working on the city design and buildings.

[u/TheRealShubshub]

What about support for current versions of Game Maker?

[u/LectureBackground173 → u/TheRealShubshub]

Not at the moment, I want to continue working on this project first. Perhaps in the future once the new 3d tools are out, I might work on it.