Following is a list of all the SMILE GAME BUILDER video tutorials – latest first – that I have available:
Tutorials
SMILE GAME BUILDER
Upcoming Smile Game Builder Tutorials
- #71: Message Control Characters (Part 2) – Text Decoration
- #72: Anatomy of A Terrain (Part 1) – Basics
- #73: Anatomy of A Terrain (Part 2)
- #74: Anatomy of A Terrain (Part 3)
- #75: Extra Stats Book
- #76: String Variables (Part 1) – Basics
- #77: String Variables (Part 2)
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#78: Anatomy of A Terrain (Part 3) – Animated Terrain - #79: Tips & Tricks (Part 12)
- #80: Battles (Part 1) – Basics [Redux]
- #81: Battles (Part 2)
- #82: Battles (Part 3)
- #83: Event Triggers (Part 1)
- #84: Event Triggers (Part 2)
- #85: Skyrim Styled Books & Notes [Redux]
- #86: Customized Message Windows Redux
- #87: Compass 8 Directions Preset Fix
- #88: Battles (Part 4) – Summon Skill
- #89: Battles (Part 5) – Battle Formulae
- #90: Doors [Redux]
- #91: Controlling the Camera [Redux]
- #92: Battles (Part 5) – Necromancy Skill
- #93: Skyboxes (Part 1)
- #94: Skyboxes (Part 2)
- #95 to #100: To Be Determined
#70: Tips & Tricks (Part 11) (v1.12.10.3)
- #70: Tips & Tricks (Part 11) – A few short tips and tricks that you can do in Smile Game Builder.
- Quick Select Terrain/Object
- Search Object Multiple Times
- Animated Text
- Group/Ungroup Multiple Objects
- Don't Run In the House!
#69: Compass 4 Directions Preset Fix (v1.12.10.3)
- #69: Compass 4 Directions Preset Fix – This video helps fix the flaw in the preset Compass 4-Direction common event, where it only works in first-person view and not in normal view.
#68: Message Control Characters (Part 1) (v1.12.2.0)
- #68: Message Control Characters (Part 1) – Message control characters enable you to output variable and string values in message boxes. In this tutorial, I go through them one at a time.
#67: Features Update - Version 1.12.2 (v1.12.2.0)
- #67: Features Update – Version 1.12.2 – Going through features updated in Version 1.12.2 (released 29 January, 2020).
#66: Advanced Variables (Part 2) (v1.12.1.5)
- #66: Advanced Variables (Part 2) – This new multi-part tutorial series focuses on variables, going through some basics first and working up to advanced uses of variables.
#65: Battles (Part 1) - Basics (v1.12.1.5)
- #65: Battles (Part 1) – Basics – This video is a basic setup for battles, which will be greatly expanded in future tutorials.
#64: Tips & Tricks (Part 10) (v1.12.1.1)
- #64: Tips & Tricks (Part 10) – This is intended as an introduction to some of the things you can do with the new 1.12 update before moving onto battles proper.
#63: Update 1.12.0.0 - Features Overview (v1.12.0.0)
- #63: Update 1.12.0.0 – Features Overview – This is an overview video only of the new features and functionality for update 1.12.
#62: Campsites Redux (Part 2) - Breaking Camp & Chat (v1.11.5.0)
- #62: Campsites Redux (Part 2) – Breaking Camp & Chat – Developing a full campsite system for SMILE GAME BUILDER. Part 1 sets up the campsite system.
#61: Campsites Redux (Part 1) - Setting Up (v1.11.5.0)
- #61: Campsites Redux (Part 1) – Setting Up – Developing a full campsite system for SMILE GAME BUILDER. Part 1 sets up the campsite system and Part 2 will continue with breaking camp (Common Events template) and chatting to other party members.
#60: Music & Sound (v1.11.4.6)
- #60: Music & Sound – Background Music and Sound, with a special focus on two minstrel events.
- Introduction
- Fading BGM In/Out
- Random Music on Entering A Pub/Inn
- Bard Plays Song on Request
#59: Campsite (Part 1) (v1.11.4.0)
- #59: Campsite (Part 1) – A two-part tutorial is inspired by Final Fantasy XV’s Campsite system, where players can relax and converse at camps. Part 1 is the basic setup and Part 2 will expand on this idea by having campsite locations ("havens" in FFXV).
#58: Tips & Tricks (Part 9) (v1.11.4.0)
- #58: Tips & Tricks (Part 9) – How to create console-like commands (using String Variables) and animated terrains.
- Preset Passwords
- "Shake n Flash Effects" Console-Like Commands
- Creating Animated Terrain
#57: Local Variables (Part 2) (v1.11.4.0)
- #57: Local Variables (Part 2) – A continuation of Tutorial #56 focusing on Local Variables in the Compass Four-Direction common event.
- Compass Common Event Improved
- Compass Item
#56: Local Variables (Part 1) (v1.11.4.0)
- #56: Local Variables (Part 1) – A showcase of Local Variables and some of the things that can be done with them.
- Random Message
- Random Conversation
- Wandering Minstrel (Random BGM)
#55: Beam Me Up, Scotty! (v1.11.4.0)
- #55: Beam Me Up, Scotty! – Warp gates and entering passwords to teleport to various locations. Rather like the Teleport Mirrors in Might & Magic World of Xeen.
#54: Game Over...Or Is It? (v1.11.3.0)
- #54: Game Over…Or Is It? – Change Game Over to make your game overs more interesting.
- Change Game Over
- Resurrect on Spot
- Resurrect Using Variables
#53 - Let's Party! (v1.11.3.0)
- #53 – Let’s Party! – Party and party members. Thanks, notably to the Version 1.11 update, you can do much more with your party members, including the caterpillar effect we no doubt know so well from RPG Maker.
- Party Train ON/OFF
- Reorder/Add/Remove Members
#52: Passwords (v1.11.2.2)
- #52: Passwords – How to create and use passwords in Smile Game Builder (using new features from v1.11).
#51: Tips & Tricks - Part 8 (v1.11.1.0)
- #51: Tips & Tricks – Part 8 – Focusing on some of the useful things you can do with Version 1.11 (new update for May 17, 2018).
- Change Characters’ Names
- Fight Random Guardians (Both Directions)
- Fight Random Gardians (One Direction)
- Inventory Slots
#50: Special Edition (Part 1) - Revisiting & Updating Previous Tutorials (v1.10.1.0)
- #50: Special Edition (Part 1) – Revisiting & Updating Previous Tutorials – To celebrate the 50th video in the series, it’s time to revisit previous tutorials and updating them to make use of the latest updates, notably Common Events.
#49: Waypoints Revisited - Resurrect at Set Waypoints (v1.10.1.0)
- #49: Waypoints Revisited – Resurrect at Set Waypoints – How to set up a complete Waypoints System, where you "store your essence" and resurrect at the the selected waypoint.
#48: Update Version 1.10.0 - Map Settings & Unity Exporter
- #48 – Update Version 1.10.0: Map Settings & Unity Exporter – A short tutorial comprising a few short tutorials to add flavor, dimension and depth to your games.
#47: Tips & Tricks (Part 7) (v1.9.2.0)
- #47: Tips & Tricks (Part 7) – This video showcases the main updates in Smile Game Builder Version 1.10.0, namely the Map Settings and selecting maps to export to Unity (through the Exporter for Unity DLC).
- Appearing/Disappearing Snowman (Static)
- Appearing/Disappearing Snowman (Conditional Variable)
- Timed Appearance/Disappearance (Reference Only)
- Opening/Closing Curtains
#46: Exporting Games for Unity (Windows) (v1.9.1.0)
- #46: Exporting Games for Unity (Windows) – How to save games from SGB for use in Unity (the first in a series on Unity/SGB) and export them to a Windows standalone program.
#45: Teleportation - Keypress & Waypoints (v1.8.2.0)
- #45: Teleportation – Keypress & Waypoints – Two methods for teleporting from one map to another. The first is pressing the Dash key to teleport to preassigned locations on maps, and then second is using waypoints similar in style to those used in games like Elder Scrolls Online.
There is also a fix for Tutorial #44, where after completing the herb quest the first time, you couldn’t collect the herbs the second and subsequent times you accepted the quest.
#44: Basic HUDs - Collect Herbs Quest (v1.8.1.0)
- #44: Basic HUDs – Collect Herbs Quest – A simple Head-Up Displays (better known as HUDs) based on item collection, where you receive a quest to collect herbs and the HUD updates according to the number of herbs you’ve collected.
#43: Quests on Different Days of the Week (v1.8.1.0)
- #43: Quests on Different Days of the Week – Setting up a quest system, where on each day of the week, an NPC will give you a different quest.
#42: Tips & Tricks (Part 6) (v1.8.1.0)
- #42: Tips & Tricks (Part 6) – Four more tips and tricks to try. The first two draw their inspiration from Final Fantasy VI and the other two are tweaks to make games look more interesting.
- Moogle Charm (FFVI)
- Storing the Moogle Charm
- Message Image
- Display Map Name
#41: Mini-Map with Player and Quest Markers (v1.8.1.0)
- #41: Mini-Map with Player and Quest Markers – Create a mini-map with a player and marker with this week’s Smile Game Builder tutorial. This can easily be adapted and added to with a bit of tweaking.
#40: Customizing Graphics - Terrain (v1.8.1.0)
- #40: Customizing Graphics – Terrain – A how-to for creating basic terrains in Smile Game Builder. Nothing fancy, like animated terrains, just the anatomy of a terrain, using several sizes to demonstrate how they work in SGB.
#39: Tips & Tricks (Part 5) (v1.7.5.2)
- #39: Tips & Tricks (Part 5) – Another tips & tricks video, including some how-to comments.
- Enter/Exit in 3D View
- Locking Moved Events After Exiting/Reentering Maps
- Climbing Up/Down Terrain
#38: Creating A Public Game (v1.7.5.0)
- #38: Creating A Public Game – Going through the process of creating a public game, from start to finish, once you’ve created your game.
#37: Customizing Graphics Message Windows (v1.7.0.10)
- #37: Customizing Graphics Message Windows – Some insight into customizing more of the system graphics in Smile Game Builder, specifically message windows.
#36: Tips & Tricks - Advanced Variables (Part 2) (v1.7.0.10)
- #36: Tips & Tricks – Advanced Variables (Part 2) – More about advanced variables and show what else you can do with them.
- Event Height
- Fake Windows Error Message
- Camera Mode
#35: Customizing Graphics ("Hidden" System) (v1.7.0.10)
- #35: Customizing Graphics ("Hidden" System) – How to customize some of the "hidden" graphics, i.e., those not directly importable via Add Assets. They are the Game Over image, equipment items (status screen) and message wait cursor (animated).
#34: Skyrim Styled Book-Reading (v1.7.0.10)
- #34: Skyrim Styled Book-Reading – Create a Skyrim styled book-reading system, where you can press the left and right keys to flip through the pages, and the cancel key to close the book.
- Single Bookcase
- Multiple Bookcases
#33: Advanced Crafting - Cooking (v1.7.0.9)
- #33: Advanced Crafting – Cooking – Revisiting Cooking (from Tutorial #24), setting up a Cooking Level and Cooking XP.
#32: Animated Pictures (v1.7.0.9)
- #32: Animated Pictures – A short and simple technique to add animated images to Smile Game Builder. These could be used for a variety of things and effects.
#31: Battle System (v1.7.0.9)
- #31: Battle System – An overview tutorial on Smile Game Builder’s Battle System and my own thoughts on it.
- Battle (Game Data)
- Character Stats
- Character Battle Commands
- Monsters
- Monsters – Basic Settings
- Monsters – Resistances
- Monsters – Action in Battle
- Spawning Monsters on Maps
- Battle Backgrounds
- Monster Position
#30: Tips & Tricks - Chests (Part 2) (v1.7.0.6)
- #30: Tips & Tricks – Chests (Part 2) – A continuation tutorial of my previous Tips & Tricks (#28) video on Chests.
Some of these techniques are simple and straightforward, but (as mentioned in Part 1
) this is intended as a comprehensive guide, based mostly on the Complete Chests Tutorial I did for RPG Maker.
- Multiple Keys to Locked Chests
- Evading Traps
- Disarming Traps
- Respawning Chests
- Defeat All Monsters
- Count # Chests Opened
- Teleportation Chest (Portkey)
- Teleportation Chest (Apparition)
- Chest Blocked by Fire
- Chest Blocked by Ice
- Magically Sealed Chest
#29: Tips & Tricks (Chests) - Part 1 (v1.7.0.3)
- #29: Tips & Tricks (Chests) – Part 1 – This Tips & Tricks video is a multi-part tutorial on treasure chests.
The aim of this tutorial is to be as comprehensive as possible with as many methods as possible to add some dimension to your games.
It’s mostly based on the Complete Chests Tutorial I did for RPG Maker, converted for Smile Game Builder. Some methods from RPG Maker aren’t viable in SGB, but I’ve included them for consistency.
- Basic Chest
- Locked Chest
- Random Contents
- Combination Lock (Not Quite Viable)
¶ As of Version #52 you can create a combination lock. - Trapped Chests
- Picking Locked Chests
- Monster-In-A-Box
- Items by Character Level
- Items by Character Level (Alternative Method)
- Front Opening (Covered in Tutorial #14)
- Random Gold (Not Possible)
#28: Tips & Tricks (Combat) (v1.7.0.2)
- #28: Tips & Tricks (Combat) – This tutorial is mainly for combat, including some FAQs and how-to’s answered.
- Fog of War Effect (FAQ)
- Action Battle System (FAQ)
- Final Fantasy Mystic Quest Battlefield Simulation
- Setting 3D Battle Backgrounds/Characters
- Pokemon Style Combat
#27: Tips & Tricks (Part 4) (v1.0.6.26)
- #27: Tips & Tricks (Part 4) – More Tips & Tricks rounding up some of the requests and how-to’s I’ve received.
- Stopping Map Autorun Events
- Doors Revisited
- Random Encounters or Events
- Walking on Water or Ice
#26: Zelda-Like Forest Maze (v1.0.6.26)
- #26: Zelda-Like Forest Maze – How many of you have played The Legend of Zelda and remember the Forest Maze?
This tutorial aims to reproduce that, where you need to go in the correct directions to exit the forest or wander aimlessly in circles.
#25: Basic Crafting System (Mining) (v1.0.6.23)
- #25: Basic Crafting System (Mining) – A continuation of #24: Basic Crafting System (Cooking), this time focusing on Mining.
It’s a complete setup with a Mine (for ores) and a Smelter (for ingots) for you to craft weapons, armour or tools. You can then use the Cooking template to create your own items.
#24: Basic Crafting System (Cooking) (v1.0.6.21)
- #24: Basic Crafting System (Cooking) – Setting up a basic crafting system, specifically for cooking, using eggs and lemon balm as the ingredients. You need to have a recipe book before you can make anything and, with the correct ingredients, you can create a fried egg, an omelette (I spelled it incorrectly in the tutorial) and a healing potion.
#23: Tips & Tricks (Part 3) (v1.0.6.17)
- #23: Tips & Tricks (Part 3) – More tips and tricks.
- Simple Barrel Pushing Puzzle
- Timed Spotlight
- Climbing Up and Down Ladders (Realistically)
- Switch Activated/Deactivated Trap
#22: Event Overlays (v1.0.6.13)
- #22: Event Overlays – How to create a text image as you approach certain areas. Here, approaching the front door will say "Open" and approaching Marie will say "Talk". When you move away the text will disappear.
This works in normal and first-person views. It only applies to stationary events, not moving events.
#21: Cut Scenes (v1.0.6.10)
- #21: Cut Scenes – Cut scenes and how to create an effective method to use them. The idea is to show how to set up a basic cross-map cut scene, where a knock on the door results in a message from the Temple, ultimately setting the scene for the main storyline.
#20: Tips & Tricks (Part 2) (v1.0.6.6)
- #20: Tips & Tricks (Part 2) – Some more tips and tricks for Smile Game Builder. These are things to enhance or build your game or things that don’t really fit larger tutorials and FAQs.
- Bridges
- Effects Events
- More Than 4 Choices
- Environmental Effects Conversation Choices
#19: Player Direction (v1.0.6.3)
- #19: Player Direction – Focusing on Player Direction (a new feature added with v1.0.6.0) plus a fully functional Compass HUD using player direction and normal/first-person modes, the tutorial also shows other uses as well (chests/signs and doors).
- Player Direction
- Chests – Open from the front
- Signposts – Read from the front
- Doors – A better method of going through internal doors/li>
- Compass HUD – Compass moves with player direction
#18 New Features Showcase - 3D Battle, Player Direction & VR (v1.0.6.0)
- #18 New Features Showcase – 3D Battle, Player Direction & VR – A showcase of some of the BIG new features for Smile Game Builder version 1.0.6.0 (updated 23 December, 2016).
- Events Display Mode
- VR
- 3D Battle
- Event/Player Direction
- Other updates
#17: Tips & Tricks (Part 1) (v1.0.5.24)
- #17: Tips & Tricks (Part 1) – A short tutorial is dedicated to small tips and tricks to enhance or build your game, things that don’t really fit larger tutorials and FAQs.
- Event Contact
- Strafing
- Cancel Image with A Key
- Warp Gate Choose Location
- Access Area at A Certain Level
#16: Relationship System (v1.0.5.18)
- #16: Relationship System – Create a basic relationship system, where the player gives gifts to female NPCs to build "likeability".
Each NPC has a "relationship rating", which, when it’s high enough, gives the option for marriage if a rainbow amulet is in the player’s possession (an idea borrowed from Skyrim).
It’s like a preliminary system for a larger dating system, requested by the Product Manager. And this has the potential for more growth as time goes on.
#15: Event Triggers (v1.0.5.13)
- #15: Event Triggers – Using triggers, notably the autorun parallel trigger. The idea is to set up a meeting with three characters. Once they’ve all been summoned, a message will appear telling you to return to the house for the meeting.
A number of switches and event triggers are used to achieve the goal of this tutorial.
#14: Pictures & Splash Screen (v1.0.5.10)
- #14: Pictures & Splash Screen – A showcase tutorial on pictures. You can manipulate pictures to add life to your static images. These are some of the techniques I’ve learned.
There’s also a routine to add a Compass HUD to your maps, which change according to the direction you’re moving. And another section on creating basic splash screens as well.
- Compass HUD
- Splash Screen
#13: Time and Date (v1.0.5.7)
- #13: Time and Date – An overview add-on to the Time and Date function (in the Advanced Variables Option). It demonstrates how you can use and display the local system time in message boxes.
#12: Advanced Variables (Part 1) (v1.0.5.1)
- #12: Advanced Variables (Part 1) – An overview of Advanced Variables, which is a newly updated function that allows you more scope when manipulating variables. It can be used for things like storing date and time, player stats and camera settings.
#11: Controlling the Camera (v1.0.4.42)
- #11: Controlling the Camera – Camera Control is a new function available for Smile Game Builder. With it, you’re able to use cameras to create some stunning effects, such as for cutscenes and map panning.
- Camera Settings for Maps
- Camera Zooming
- Camera Rotation
Other updates now available are an autorun/parallel processing setting for events (which I’ve shown in other tutorials) and advanced variable options.
#10: Working with Conditions (Part 2) (v1.0.4.35)
- #10: Working with Conditions (Part 2) – Set up an event where a woman approaches the player after you have a certain item (lemon balm). She then asks if you want a potion before running off into the nearby forest.
#9: Working with Conditions (v1.0.1.30)
- #9: Working with Conditions – How to use conditions effectively in Smile Game Builder, including what they are and how they function.
#8: Characters & Party Members (Part 4) (v1.0.4.21)
- #8: Characters & Party Members (Part 4) – Several requested options where Eldred will join: If a certain party member is in the party, if you’ve visited a certain location and if you’ve defeated a certain monster.
#7: Characters & Party Members (Part 3) (v1.0.4.20)
- #7: Characters & Party Members (Part 3) – Party member Eldred will request a random item before he’ll join the party. Note, however, you can only have 3 other party members, so you may have to put something in place to replace existing characters.
#6: Characters & Party Members (Part 2) (v1.0.4.15)
- #6: Characters & Party Members (Part 2) – Two more party members are added: Ignaz (who wants money) and Lisa (who wants an egg). They’ll join your party if you give them the items.
#5: Characters & Party Members (Part 1) (v1.0.4.14 )
- #5: Characters & Party Members (Part 1) – A multi-part video focusing on characters and party members. Each party member requires an item or condition to join, so Part 1 demonstrates how to set them up using a combination of presets and advanced editing.
#4: Working with Events (v1.0.4.12)
- #4: Working with Events – A straightforward look at using preset events and a brief overview of the events tree. This is a very basic, quick tutorial, focusing on customizing some of the preset events.
#3: Events Overview (v1.0.4.6)
- #3: Events Overview – An overview of the preset events, going through each of them one by one.
#2: Creating Maps Overview (v1.0.4.2)
- #2: Creating Maps Overview – An overview on creating basic maps. It shows the basics of navigating the map in the editor, placement of tiles and adding events.
#1 Short Overview (v1.0.3.4)
- #1 Short Overview – A short overview of SGB, briefly introducing the engine and seeing what it has to offer.
The
Explorer’s Guild
Tutorials Extra – SMILE GAME BUILDER
#1: Introduction to the Explorer's Guild
- #1: Introduction to the Explorer’s GuildThis is the introduction to the new tutorials series, The Explorer’s Guild.
Throughout the series, we’ll create a system to include guild ranks, jobs, recruitment, crafting, battles, skills, house building, bounty hunting, and much more!
Upcoming Videos in the Series
These are the videos planned (so far) for The Explorer’s Guild series:
- Part 1: Non-Members
- Part 2: Compass
- Part 3: Map HUD
- Part 4: Members
- Part 5: Guild Rank
- Part 6: Crafting Framework
- Part 7: Camping – Introduction
- Part 8: Beds & Resting
Tutorials Extra
SMILE GAME BUILDER
Upcoming Tutorials Exta
- #X08: Chairs & Beds
- #X09: Character Names & Last Names
#X07: 3D Text in SGB Part 1 - Simple Text (v1.12.8.1)
- #X07: 3D Text in SGB Part 1 – Simple Text – In this tutorial, you can create a simple 3D text model in Blender and import it into SMILE GAME BUILDER.
#X06: Lisa's Omelet - Characters & Members (Part 6) (v1.12.8.1)
- #X06: Lisa’s Omelet – Characters & Members (Part 6) – Following from the previous video, Lisa’s Eggs, Lisa wants you to create an omelette before she will join. This is the last Tutorials Extra in the "Characters & Members" series for awhile.
#X05: Lisa's Eggs - Characters & Party Members (Part 5) (v1.12.8.0)
- #X05: Lisa’s Eggs – Characters & Party Members (Part 5) – Lisa (in the original Tutorial #6) wanted some eggs before she joined the party. This tutorial expands on this idea and provides random responses when chasing after the chickens.
#X04: Ignaz's Money - Characters & Members (Part 4) (v1.12.6.0)
- #X04: Ignaz’s Money – Characters & Members (Part 4) – This tutorial focuses on Ignaz, who (in the original Tutorial #6) requires money to join the party. This time, however, he requires a randomised amount rather than a fixed amount.
#X03: Marie's Flowers - Characters & Party Members (Part 3) (v1.12.5.4)
- #X03: Marie’s Flowers – Characters & Party Members (Part 3) – Following on from the previous Tutorials Extra video, this one focuses on fetching Maries roses so she will join you. There’s a neat feature – MMORPG style – where the flowers have a "particle effect" that’ll disappear when you collect a rose.
#X02: Recruiting Marie - Characters & Members (Part 2) (v1.12.5.4)
- #X02: Recruiting Marie – Characters & Members (Part 2) – In this video we’re recruiting Marie and crossing her name off the recruitment note (from Part 1). The Tutorials Extra series aims to bring my older tutorials up-to-date in bite-sized videos, adding some extra flourishes and enhancements along the way.
#X01: Recruitment Note - Characters & Members (Part 1) (v1.12.5.4)
- #X01: Recruitment Note – Characters & Members (Part 1) – This is the first in a new series of bite-sized tutorials dedicating to revisiting some of older, out-of-date tutorials and bring them more up-to-date rather than re-release them as new tutorials.
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