How do I run the game maker?

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ID:182145 Dec 4 2008, 11:37 am
Kittenstreak	How do I run the dream maker?

Dec 4 2008, 11:51 am

Danny Kenobi

what you actually mean by running the Dream Maker(DM for short)?.

first open the DM icon > file > new enviroment > choose where to create your game source.

to program on DM:

file > new > create a .dm file.

More Information: http://www.byond.com/developer

to do pixel art on DM:

file > new > create a .dmi file.

More Information: http://www.byond.com/members/pixelart

NOTE: i recommend you using MS Paint.

to map on DM:

file > new > create a .dmm file. (3.5 BYOND v. uses .dmp)

Dec 4 2008, 11:54 am In response to Danny Kenobi
Stephen001	I don't mean to split hairs on your otherwise perfectly good post, but DM isn't short for Dream Maker the program, as I understand. I believe it's supposed to be what the programming language is called. Just to avoid any confusion in future. Otherwise, a good quick review of getting started, with some helpful further links.

Dec 4 2008, 11:57 am In response to Stephen001
Jeff8500	Actually, a lot of people use DM as an abbreviation for Dream Maker, it usually doesn't get confusing.

Dec 4 2008, 12:01 pm In response to Jeff8500
Stephen001	Following the whole disagreement a bunch of people had over terminology on our now-defunct Wikipedia article on this topic, I'd say it has led to a bit of confusion and was worth at least pointing out. All the same, I'm sure people will call things whatever they want to, ultimately.

Dec 4 2008, 4:54 pm In response to Stephen001
Kaioken	I understand the same. Or it's at least better that way, anyway, to differentiate.