Free AM + Plugin + Merging Question

[Harvester]

Hi,

Now after a while I'm asking a question instead of answering one I would be interested in the following:

If I know correctly, with the free version of AM there IS a limited use of plugins. For instance let's say I would like to use the cubic panorama plugin with the free version. What are the limitations? Am I right that there is a frame number limit then, or I even can not use the plugin at all?

If I can use it (in a framenumber limited way)... is it possible to merge more games in AM using the plugin by a purchased version of AM later?

Thanks for your kind answers in advance,

Harvester

[Lyberodoggy]

The limitation about plugins isn't only in the frames number, but also in the fact you can't publish a game with the AM-Free containing plugins. The "Create package for redistribution" function states: No VBS/ No Plugins

[GM-Support]

Hi Harvester,

Yes, Lyberodoggy is right. If you use the cubic panorama plugin with the free version, you will be limited to 20 frames, and publishing games that use plugins is not supported in the free edition.

As far as merging projects is concerned, you can do that provided that there are no two frames that have the same name. If two images or sound files are not supposed to be the same in two projects, their name should also be different.

Please note that if the projects contain global VBS procedures, or global variables, merging the projects can be a little tricky. In that case, please read my post in the following topic:
http://www.adventuremaker.com/phpBB2/vi ... php?t=3387

Regards,
GM-Support

[Harvester]

I see, thanks for the quick answer. So if i understand correctly, e.g if I have 2 games with no variables but with the plugin, a free AM and no coincidal frame names, and give my projects to someone else with a full AM, she/he can merge them and export them in a redistributable form? I hope it works that way since I do not have a full version of the current AM yet but for the contest I would need plugins...

Harvester

[mercedes]

Actually what u can do..is use the amount of frames u want..and the use of plugins..just don't compile it...simply zip it and send it to someone else..to compile it for you...

Could this not work..? Therefore no merging is necessary ..no? Or am i missing something obvious.. Pretty sure this could work..

If it doens't for the plug in..simply tell the person who is compiling it for u..and they an enable the plugin for u..and then it all should fall into place..I would think..


Peace

[GM-Support]

Actually what u can do..is use the amount of frames u want..and the use of plugins..just don't compile it...simply zip it and send it to someone else..to compile it for you...

The "Plugins" tab of the Hotspot Properties and of the Frame Properties is accessible only if the project has fewer than 20 frames.

So if i understand correctly, e.g if I have 2 games with no variables but with the plugin, a free AM and no coincidal frame names, and give my projects to someone else with a full AM, she/he can merge them and export them in a redistributable form?

Yes. But you will need to make links between the projects so that the player can go from one part to the other.


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Please find attached a modified version of the AM 4.5.2 executable that allows you to use the plugins for up to 100 frames (instead of 20). It should make it easier for you to create the game for the contest.

Other people are also welcome to use it, if they need it.

Just extract the zip into the folder where you have installed AM 4.5.2, and replace the existing file "Adventure Maker v4.5.2.exe" with this one.


Regards,
GM-Support

[Harvester]

Thank you very much I didn't expect this, but obviously this "little" modification made everything much easier (for me at least)! Thanks a lot. I hope I will be ready for the contest then

Harvester

[GM-Support]

Thanks, and good luck.

I really hope to see some nice game contest submissions!