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− | == Introducing... ==
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− | | [[An_Introduction_to_Visionaire_Studio:_Adventure_Game_Engine|Visionaire Studio: Adventure Game Engine]]: What is Visionaire Studio all about?
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− | | [[Meet_The_Team|the Visionaire Studio Team]]: Say hello to the people behind Visionaire Studio.
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− | == General Information... ==
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− | | [[Visionaire_Studio_Licenses|License Options]]: Here are the available license plans for Visionaire Studio.
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− | | [[System_Requirements|System Requirements]]: Minimum & recommended system requirements for Visionaire Studio.
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− | == A Quick Overview of... ==
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− | | [[Visionaire_Studio_Startup|the Startup Screen]]: The startup screen, which allows you to create a new project, open a previous or recently saved project etc.
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− | | [[System_Menu|the System Menu]]: The system menu of the Visionaire Studio editor.
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− | | [[Console_Documentation|the Developer Console]]: The developer/debug console that is available by pressing tab during a game launched via the Visionaire Studio Editor.
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− | | [[Game_Tab|the Game tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Loading_Screen_Tab|the Loading Screen tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Scenes_and_Menus_Tab|the Scenes and Menus tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Characters_Tab|the Characters tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Interfaces_Tab|the Interfaces tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Items_Tab|the Items tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Cursors_Tab|the Cursors tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Fonts_Tab|the Fonts tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Texts_Tab|the Texts tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Particle_Systems_Tab|the Particle Systems tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Scripts_Tab|the Scripts tab]]: See [[#Main Editor Tabs|Main Editor Tabs]].
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− | | [[Actionparts|Action Parts]]: A quick explanation of each action part.
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− | == All About... ==
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− | | [[Action_System|Actions]]: A quick explanation of the action system & the various action types that are available.
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− | | [[Animation_Tips_and_Tricks|Animations]]: A comprehensive guide on how to get the most out of the animation frame sequencer.
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− | | [[Conditions_and_Values|Conditions & Values]]: What are conditions & values? How can we use them?
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− | | [[Control_Interfaces|Control Interfaces]]: A quick rundown of control interface types & how to create them.
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− | | [[Displayed_Text|Displayed Text]]: What are the differences between Display text? Display Speaker Text? & Display Object Text?
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− | | [[An_Event_in_Time|Events, Loops, & Time]]: A comprehensive summary of various looping & timing methods you can utilize for your in-game events.
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− | | [[Particles|Particles]]: What are particles? & how can we use them to enhance our games?
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− | == How to... ==
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− | | Create a Game Menu:
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− | | Build a Playable Scene:
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− | | Configure Your Characters:
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− | | [[Animation|Create Animations in Visionaire Studio]]:
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− | | Build Your Game: How to compile & export your game as an executable (.exe) file, ready for playing.
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− | == The Lua Corner ==
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− | | [[Scripting|Scripting]]: A quick guide to scripting in Visionaire Studio.
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− | | [[Data_Structure|Data Structure]]: A compiled list of scriptable & read only editor actions & options.
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− | | [[Player_Commands|Player Commands]]: A list of Exclusive Lua functions for Visionaire Studio.
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− | | [[Common_Commands|Common Commands]]: A list of Exclusive Lua commands for Visionaire Studio.
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− | | [[Basic_lua:_Index|Basic Lua]]: An introduction to scripting in Lua; for the general layman.
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− | | [[Compiled_Index_of_Lua_Scripts_for_Visionaire_Studio|Lua Script Index]]: A compiled list of ''shared'' Lua Scripts & examples made by various members of the Visionaire Studio team & community.
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− | | [[Approaching_Sound_Design|on Sound Design]]: A few things to consider when approaching sound design & music production, for your game.
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− | | [[Audio_Encoding|on Audio Encoding]]: Recommended audio formats & a few tips on audio encoding/conversion.
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− | | [[Game_Optimization|on Game Optimization]]: Some tips on optimizing your game for mobile devices & mid-low end machines.
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− | | [[Image_Encoding|on Image Encoding]]: Recommended image formats & a few tips on image encoding/conversion.
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− | | [[Marketing_and_Promotion|Marketing & Promotion]]: A summary of all the various ways you can market & promote your game.
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− | | [[Motivation,_Inspiration_and_Focus|on Motivation, Inspiration & Focus]]: Some ideas & tips to help boost productivity, as well as advice on what to look out for.
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− | | [[Naming_Conventions_and_Structure|on Name Convention & Structuring]]: Tips on name convention & folder structuring.
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− | | [[Video_Encoding|on Video Encoding]]: Recommended video formats & a few tips on video encoding/conversion.
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− | | [[Riding_the_Waves:_A_Workflow_Tip_Guide|Workflow]]: A motivational Ted Talk (without the video) about improving workflow & reducing frustration.
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− | == Main Editor Tabs ==
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− | | <b>Game</b>: This is where you can setup the main game properties: mouse, key input, languages, provide information & version build number etc || width="30px" | [[File:game25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Loading Screen</b>: You can create an incrementally loading splash screen here; to display on game start || [[File:loading25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Scenes & Menus</b>: This is where you can create, build & design your scenes, menus, objects & actions to be performed etc || [[File:scene25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Characters</b>: This is where you can create your characters, outfits & animations etc || [[File:character25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Interfaces</b>: This is where you can create your main game control interface & on screen interfaces; such as inventory etc || [[File:interface25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Items</b>: This is where you create items that can be picked up, stored in your inventory, given to other characters or combined with other objects || [[File:item25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Cursors</b>: This is where you create & animate mouse cursors you will be using throughout your game || [[File:cursor25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Fonts</b>: This is where you include the various fonts that will be used throughout your game in dialogs, displayed text & displaying object/character labels on mouse over || [[File:font25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Texts</b>: This is where you will find all texts for the game: labels, names, scripts, dialog etc & you can edit them via this section; if you like || [[File:text25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Particle System</b>: This is where you can create particles; like snow, rain, fog, fire etc (advanced users) || [[File:particle25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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− | | <b>Scripts</b>: This is the Lua Script editor in which you can write or include (load) external library files such as lua or c languages (advanced users) || [[File:script25.png|right|25px|link=]]
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