Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 011 – Check Points

Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 011 – Check Points
We're continuing with our GameSalad platformer tutorial series today. This is part 11 of the Monkeyuncle.com GameSalad platformer tutorial. This episode teaches how to create check points that you can place in your level and once the player touches it, he will respawn at the checkpoint when he dies instead of respawn at the beginning of the level Graphics from kenney.nl http://youtu.be/KhzuYchothU You can download the template that goes with this tutorial from the templates section.
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Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 010 – Collectibles & Invulnerability

Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 010 – Collectibles & Invulnerability
We're continuing with our GameSalad platformer tutorial series today. This is part 10 of the Monkeyuncle.com GameSalad platformer tutorial. This episode teaches how to create collectibles like coins, how to have the player pick them up and how to display a running total of total number of coins collected.  It also covers adding an invulnerability collectible and a short invulnerability on respawn. Graphics from kenney.nl http://youtu.be/sRxhEavH25g You can download the template that goes with this tutorial from the templates section.
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Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 009 – Flying Enemies

Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 009 – Flying Enemies
We're continuing with our GameSalad platformer tutorial series today. This is part 9 of the Monkeyuncle.com GameSalad platformer tutorial. This episode teaches how to create flying enemies that aren't limited to staying on platforms but can fly through platforms and in mid air in a horizontal or vertical pattern. Graphics from kenney.nl http://youtu.be/Gnb6iod3InE You can download the template that goes with this tutorial from the templates section.
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Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 008 – Enemies – Method 2

Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 008 – Enemies – Method 2
We're continuing with our GameSalad platformer tutorial series today. This part 8 of the Monkeyuncle.com GameSalad platformer tutorial. This episode teaches how to create enemies and give them a different and somewhat more flexible patrolling area that can span multiple levels and how to kill the player when he touches the enemies. Graphics from kennel.nl https://youtu.be/Vhtx63xC-3o You can download the template that goes with this tutorial from the templates section.
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Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 007 – Enemies – Method 1

Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 007 – Enemies – Method 1
We're continuing with our GameSalad platformer tutorial series today. This is part 7 of the Monkeyuncle.com GameSalad platformer tutorial. This episode teaches how to create enemies and give them a patrolling area and how to kill the player when he touches the enemies. Graphics from kennel.nl https://youtu.be/Pc2lvfdcpoc You can download the template that goes with this tutorial from the templates section.
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Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 003 – Seperate Player Image

Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 003 – Seperate Player Image
We're continuing our platform tutorial with our next episode, despite me getting only 3 hours of sleep last night.  I do have part 3, but I'm not sure if I will have the brain power or energy to do part 4 tonight or even write an article for tomorrow, but miracles DO happen. This is part 3 of the Monkeyuncle.com GameSalad platformer tutorial. This episode teaches how to have a seperate player image that will be bound to the player
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Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 002 – On-Screen Controls and Scrolling

Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 002 – On-Screen Controls and Scrolling
Even though we had a rocky start with some hardware and microphone issues, we're continuing our platform tutorial with our next episode. This is part 2 of the Monkeyuncle.com GameSalad platformer tutorial. This episode teaches how to add simple on-screen controls, how to scroll the screen and have the camera follow the player and how keep the on-screen controls locked in place during scrolling. Graphics from kennel.nl Get the tutorial from monkeyuncle.com   http://youtu.be/1nV0CavWikE You can get the project files form
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Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 001 – Basic Movement

Platformer Tutorial using GameSalad Creator 001 – Basic Movement
Even though we had a rocky start with some hardware and microphone issues, we're starting our platform tutorial today. This is part 1 of the Monkeyuncle.com GameSalad platformer tutorial. This episode teaches basic platform movement, setting up platforms, basic keyboard controls, gravity and jumping. Graphics from kennel.nl Get the tutorial from monkeyuncle.com http://youtu.be/1nV0CavWikE You can download the project files form our templates section.  
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Special Announcement – Platformer Tutorial Coming Soon

Special Announcement – Platformer Tutorial Coming Soon
I wanted to make an announcement that this week, I will be starting a new tutorial series on platform games using GameSalad.  I will try to be as concise as possible since new learners only have 15 days to use it before being forced to decide whether they like it.  Yes, I'm still bitter with GameSalad for making such a stupid business decision, but hey, it's their company and they have the God given right to run it into the
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