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How To Free Up 1000s of Switches in Your Smile Game Builder RPG Project!

AmalgamAsh brings us another very useful and unique video, this time on how to "recycle" switches (using string variables specifically) to save maxing regular switches.

Watch the Video

Expanding This Idea

Here’s an idea to expand string variables to toggle switches:

What about typing commands on a computer or console to open doors, etc.?

I already experimented with this idea, so maybe I can put it into video finally!

Posted in Tutorials

How Do RPG Making "Switches" Work?

AmalgamAsh succinctly explains how "switches" work. Although the video targets Smile Game Builder, the same applies to other RPG making software.

Video: How Do RPG Making "Switches" Work? (Global, Local Switch Explanation and Examples!)

Smile Game Builder’s "Local Switch" is the same as RPG Maker’s "Self Switch". Smile Game Builder uses 1 Local Switch and RPG Maker has 4!

Smile Game Builder Transparent Door
Posted in Assets

Glass Door with Transparent Windows

I created a glass door with see-through glass, continuing with the experimenting with transparency in Smile Game Builder.

Video Showcase

Tutorial for SubscribeStar Patrons

A full tutorial on how to create transparent glass or windows in SGB is coming soon exclusively to monthly SubscribeStar patrons.

To Be Back | FNicon | SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
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To Be Back – Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam

Title: To Be Back
Creator: FNicon
Submission: SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
Mature/18+: No

FNicon was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

It’s mainly to [the] test idea of split, switch and join party mechanic in smile game builder….

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Sands of Arcturus 2 | SC0RPI0 Games | SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
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Sands of Arcturus 2 – Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam

Title: Sands of Arcturus 2
Creator: SC0RPI0 Games
Submission: SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
Mature/18+: No

Sands Of Arcturus 2 Alpha was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

The sequel to the original SOA; which is made in the RMVXAce game engine.

SOA 2 will be an open world, party based rpg with a branching narrative continuing the lore of the first game.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Liam Davies, PI (The Miserable Clown) | Tymmo | SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
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Liam Davies, PI (“The Miserable Clown”) – Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam

Liam Davies, PI ("The Miserable Clown") was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Good Riddance | Kumachan77 | SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
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Good Riddance – Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam

Title: Good Riddance
Creator: Kumachan77
Submission: SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
Mature/18+: Yes (Some mild language)

Good Riddance was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Adventure Journals | Tolksa | SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
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Adventure Journals – Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam

Title: Adventure Journals
Creator: Tolksa
Submission: SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
Mature/18+: No

Adventure Journals was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

A series of mini-adventures by 4 companions.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

The Gloaming | Technical Games | SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
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The Gloaming – Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam

Title: The Gloaming
Creator: Technical Games
Submission: SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
Mature/18+: No

The Gloaming was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

Survive in the last days of the sun.

Survive in the last days of the sun. Trade your eyes. Join a cult. Excavate the heavens.

A visual novel made in Smile Game Builder.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.

Trapped At Home | Patchwork | SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
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Trapped at Home – Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam

Title: Trapped At Home
Creator: Patchwork
Submission: SGB Summer 2021 Game Jam
Mature/18+: Yes

Trapped At Home was a submission to Smile Game Builder Summer 2021 Game Jam, which was hosted by AmalgamAsh in June 2021.

This game has many secrets about endra if you are willing to dig deeper.

It’s mostly a adventure about the craziness of home isolation and haunted by spooky monster guys.

AmalgamAsh’s Video Playthrough

Alternate Video

You can also watch the video at Odysee.