So I started work on a generic match 3 level editor, now you may say how could I make a generic editor for such a wide range of games that fall under the genre "Match 3", well I'm not entirely sure that I can but you may be surprised how similar some of those games compare in relation to how they are designed.
I have made 2 commercial games that fall under that genre and have 3 other game engines almost completed that also fit into that genre. I am confident that I can pull an editor off that will be universal for at least 3 types of "match 3" games and with a little tweeking I can make 2 other editors for other types.
I have created 2 fully working editors for two different types of these games already and they different from each other in ways, but I know now that I could of made them the same (hey, it was awesome practice).
So why am I telling you all this?, I'm glad you asked:)
I want to know if there would be any interest if I were to release any of the game engines and editor as open source on the Click Store, would you buy it?
I am not completly sold on this idea myself (Selling on Click Store), I mean I am going to do all of what I mentioned anyway, but how much detail and effort I put into it all (commented code, graphics, etc) will greatly change if I were to go ahead with selling any of it.
Two other reasons I hesitate with selling or presenting this idea is:
1. I don't rush doing anything, I make games, etc as a passion/hobby and I never make any real timeline for completion of my works. I don't do this as a living and I work alone so there is no pressure and I like it that way
2. For the same reasons mentioned above, I wouldn't be able to dedicate much time to guiding/helping anyone understand everything in my work (that's what comments and organization is for, right?). However, I don't mind making videos for such things.
More info on all the different types of "Match 3" games that I am considering and how everything will work together in a latter post, however, I am always open to suggestions, comments, etc.
For now this is just an idea and would like to know your thoughts,
Thanks.
Here is a quick video (watch in 1080p HD) showing some of what I have done on the editor so far, not much yet. It should be pretty much self explanatory.
The other editors I have made make use of extensions that are only available in the Developer version, so this one is a little more challenging as I am making it so that standard version will be able to open it.
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