An update on my homegrown sprite editor

[TBMan]

This app saves the sprite as

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1. Type
2.  
3. spritetype = array[0..4095] of byte;
4.  
5.  
6. LG_SpriteClass = record
7.      width,
8.      depth:integer;
9.      Info:spritetype;
10.   end;  

   


It can also export to a const for insertion in code. The app uses the ptcgraph and ptcmouse units.
I've coded my own check boxes, push buttons, file open dialog and resize dialog. Making my own GUI is just as much fun as the games I write. Years ago I had done a GUI that was object based. Once I relearn the method I'll play around with that idea again. I'm retired so this is all just entertainment for me.

[MKGilby]

Nice work!

Do you make games with the designed sprites?

Gilby

ps. That's the original 256-color VGA palette on the right? I haven't seen it in 30 years.

[TBMan]

Nice work!

Do you make games with the designed sprites?

Gilby

ps. That's the original 256-color VGA palette on the right? I haven't seen it in 30 years.

Thanks Gilby!

Yes, I just converted a text mode blackjack game I wrote last year to graphics using sprites I made with the program. I've also done Pacman, Missile Command clones and I have a Space Invaders and a Centipeed clone in the works.  The palette is the default palette the PTCgraph provides, but that's the one I remember too from the 90's.

Here's a short video of the Pac Man clone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNifISMqF8

[MKGilby]

That pacman game looks appealing. It has the retro vibe. Congrats! 

[TBMan]

That pacman game looks appealing. It has the retro vibe. Congrats! 

Thank you!