«Time Wizard» challenges users' creativity with new level editor | Download
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Krzysztof "Amarok" Piotrowski, the creative force behind "Time Wizard" for the Atari 8-bit, has opened the doors for enthusiasts to create and share their own unique levels.
The community now has the opportunity to delve into the world of Time Wizard and contribute to its expansion with the release of a new level editor.With a commitment to user-friendly design, Amarok's software aims to provide an intuitive and convenient experience. The previous editor used during the game's development was deemed impractical, leading to the creation of this innovative tool. The primary purpose of the level editor is to facilitate the development of additional levels for Time Wizard, which is planned for release on cartridge. The process of porting the game to cartridge has just begun, with a few months expected for completion. A key challenge is restructuring the code to allow the game to run on computers with 64KB of RAM.
The level editor, created in Python and using the PyQt6 library under the GPL v3 license, is now available Available in GitLab repositoryFor those eager to dive into level creation, Amarok has included an executable (exe) file with the editor, along with a zip file containing 15 levels from the “Time Wizard” game.
Additionally, it includes a built-in testing feature with an emulator to validate levels in real time, marking a step forward in community interaction and collaborative development.
The author has just released version 1.2 of the editor, which incorporates a context menu for the level panel, making it easy to add new elements directly to the desired location with a simple right-click. In addition, the editor can run applications associated with xex files, similar to the Windows version, using Atari800 v5.2.
"Although I am considering adding the ability to resize objects by dragging their edges, I have not yet made a decision due to the time it might take to develop it," he told Atariteca. Finally, a compatible version of the editor has been prepared for Linux users, which has been successfully compiled and tested on Ubuntu 22.04.3.
Amarok invites the community to dive into the creative process by experimenting with the level editor. While preparing additional levels for the boxed version of the game, Amarok welcomes user contributions. Those who submit levels can see their creations featured in-game, with due credit to the authors. For those eager to dive into the editor, Amarok is preparing a brief how-to guide to make it easier to use. However, recognizing that many enjoy exploring on their own, it encourages users to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Stay tuned for updates as Amarok’s vision for the Atari community unfolds, promising more adventures with “Time Wizard” and the creative minds fueling its evolution.
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