While my modification to Minecraft 2D is all but dead in the water, I've decided to take up my own project from scratch. Yes, I've had the terrible idea of making a platformer in Lua. Due to it running like piss due to hardware (and in my opinion deliberate) limitations, several compromises have been made:

First, the framerate is awful. I haven't measured it but it's pretty bad. In it's current state it's surprisingly very playable (could just be me used to it though) but as more features are added it will inevitably worsen. You are free to suggest and/or implement optimisations to my shoddy code if you like, it would be very much appreciated!

Secondly, TI-nSpire Lua does not support holding down buttons, except for arrow keys. This means that in order to maintain an input the button has to be repeatedly pressed. It does not have to frame perfect as I coded a timer which makes every press last longer. The arrow keys would be theoretically fine for movement as that's all that requires constant pressing, but there is a significant delay between initial press and it turning into "held button" mode that is not good enough. Both arrow keys and keypad buttons are supported and it's up to the player to decide which is less bad.

Why not code it for ndless? Because I like making my life difficult.

With my manifesto dealt with, you can download the latest version from Github (which I don't know how to use) or the Discord server I created (which I know how to use):

DISCORD
(contact me here if you want to contribute or you have a query)
GITHUB

CURRENT STATUS:
Basic level collision is finished. Enemies and death are working. Mushrooms work. There is no editor but blocks can be placed ingame (temporarily)

FUTURE:
I intent to make the original SMB on the NES playable by remaking the objects from there as a priority. There are no plans for other styles. A main menu will be made at some point along with a saved levels menu (after a significant portion of the game is done and the editor is made). A standalone application to save exported levels will be made too with the idea of housing a set of levels made by someone to be downloaded and played.

The latest version as of writing is attached but will become quickly outdated, I may periodically post newer versions.

Hi Chalex,
Please continue on the good work, it helps your neurons stay healthy, and maybe invite others to do likewise.

hii this project is too amazing, i would like can help you with something but my skills about Lua are very minors than i would like.

I'm sorry my english is rusty

Uh, thanks! Neuron health is one of my priorities at this time indeed.

Spot-on!

Join the discord. It's much more updated. The link is in his post.

Sorry but I disagree. Omnimaga is still the oldest and the best platform to exchange programming experiences  .
Please do keep posting here!

Today I released 0.7.0a, which is milestone in the development of nSMM as the editor is at last implemented! Though lacking in GUI at the moment, it is functional.

The following gifs may load slowly, however they demonstrate some of what is currently possible. They are also quite slow.
Editor selecting and other functions showcase:

Theme painting showcase:

Completed level showcase:

Gameplay showcase:



Changelog since last post:
0.7.0a (10/09/22):
- added editor, press 'e' to edit level. in an early state, but quite robust so far. just a gui is needed. see readme for controls. currently in place is: eyedropper tool, eraser, selecting areas, theme painting and more
- improved level codes so that they fill areas that are blank
- added night theme
0.6.4a (04/09/22):
- added startup loading screen
- added level start transition
- added level load screen
0.6.3a (03/09/22):
- added moving platforms!! working with all objects affected by gravity, with inherited velocity (they move with the platform)
- fixed brick break particles not having a theme accurate colour palette
- made jumping in a one block tall space look less weird
- updated physics of most entities for moving platforms
- press esc to cycle through 5 levels: demo stage, 1-1, 1-2, blank level and a debug stage
- fixed multicoin blocks not replacing the block if camera has scrolled
- rgb block selecter: cool
- added some more pipe blocks: connectors and accurate tops for north, south, east and west
- fixed bug where koopas would crash the game when falling into a pit
- fixed bug where stars spawned from blocks at y level 8 or above would immediately despawn
0.6.2a (29/08/22):
- added themes! certain blocks will change appearance when placed inside a designated theme zone. currently only underground is present
- minor rendering optimisations

hii this project is too amazing, i would like can help you with something but my skills about Lua are very minors than i would like.

Feel free to contact me

Quote from: Batprime11 on August 29, 2022, 10:57:57 pm

Join the discord. It's much more updated. The link is in his post.

Sorry but I disagree. Omnimaga is still the oldest and the best platform to exchange programming experiences  .
Please do keep posting here!

Can't guarantee it'll be regular but I suppose some activity on the forum is good

If it wasn't for the fact that I still have a Wii U, I'd be tempted to get a TI-Nspire CX just for Mario Maker haha. Nice work so far.

Hello !
I make levels for nSMM 0.7.4a
Enjoy this !