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[tails2399]

I recently started using linux and i want to know if game maker is supported on linux.

[Zezuken]

Its not supported, although you can possibly use Wine to try and use it, but I'm not 100% sure how that would work out.

[IsmAvatar]

It's not supported yet, although YYG's next version of GM (coding it in C, if I'm not mistaken) may open up the doors for this.

In the meantime, there is a third-party program called LateralGM which allows you to edit your games on Linux, Mac, Sun etc. but currently does not allow you to compile/run them. You can find it by clicking the penguin in my sig.

Disclaimer: LateralGM is not affiliated with or endorsed by YYG or Mark Overmars, and is strictly third party. Any questions, comments, etc regarding LGM should be posted on the LGM forums, and not the GMC.

[Game_boy]

Game Maker 6 and 7 executable games are playable under Ubuntu 7.10 and Wine 0.9.49+

See my topic here.

Game Maker 6 runs under Wine with a few bugs, but you can make games with it.

Game Maker 7 doesn't run due to the DRM infection YoYo put on it.

Get Wine here (your distribution likely does not have a version that works).

Edited by Game_boy, 19 January 2008 - 07:12 PM.

[Hach-Que]

Most Linux distributions have WINE in their repositories (Some come with it installed by default). So instead of compiling from source (nasty stuff unless you know what your doing), under your administration center on linux, there should be a package manager. Simply run the package manager then search for and install wine.

This topic shows you how to get Game Maker 6 working under WINE

[Game_boy]

^^
The above doesn't work on my ATI + Ubuntu 7.10 setup, but then again I don't require the DLL override.

Also, even if your distribution doesn't have Wine, the Wine site keeps up-to-date packages for many distributions.

Edited by Game_boy, 20 January 2008 - 10:03 AM.

[Op-For]

Game Maker 6 runs under Wine with a few bugs

o_O

Why not people just stick with system game maker was made for?

[Qwertyman]

Game Maker 6 runs under Wine with a few bugs

o_O

Why not people just stick with system game maker was made for?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Because not everyone has a valid copy of Windows.

[king_of_llamas]

Wine stands for: Wine Is Not an Emulator

Edited by king_of_llamas, 20 January 2008 - 04:49 PM.

[Loaf]

Its been said. GM for mac is being made, thus Linux probably isn't to far off. Yoyo Glogs indicate possible development for GM Linux.

[J.S.Maker]

But... is it possible to run it under VirtualBox? Just for curiosity

[TheMagicNumber]

coding it in C, if I'm not mistaken

The runner is being remade in C++, but that will mean nothing if they still use DirectX. I hope it ends up using OpenGL, then I'd choose to learn 3D as it'd look better.

If you ever say C++ is faster then Delphi then I suggest you tell me why two fully compiled languages (excludes UI) are not the same speed. The only problem I know with Delphi is that it isn't cross platform without using 3rd party tools.

[Atlantis_base]

But... is it possible to run it under VirtualBox? Just for curiosity

Yes and no. It is technically possible to run GM in VirtualBox. The problem with VirtualBox is that it has no (or, under certain circumstances very limited) 3D hardware acceleration. GM needs this acceleration, even for it's 2D parts. So games would run choppy at best.

You're definitely better off trying wine for the moment. It's not as compatible as one would wish for but currently it's your best bet.



Greetz, Atlantis

[Revel]

Because not everyone has a valid copy of Windows.

So why are they here? I don't go to an iPhoto forum and complain that its not for windows, I stick with what is available.

Edited by Revel, 21 January 2009 - 06:08 PM.

[Natso]

Because not everyone has a valid copy of Windows.

So why are they here? I don't go to an iPhoto forum and complain that its not for windows, I stick with what is available.

Because while you may not feel safe setting sail in rough waters, some of us would rather brave the unknown. Linux is an excellent OS, one that I'm migrating to myself. If one wishes to stop using Windows and start using Linux (I'm using Fedora, personally. Ubuntu is a little too friendly), the place to ask about program-specific things (such as GM) is at that program's site, not at Fedora HQ.

Oh, and my copy of Windows is "valid."

- Natso

[SunnyKatt]

I love linux - I want an offical port from YYG that can make exe's for all the operating systems. That would be awesome, I'd pay extra.

EDIT:

I tried running GM on wine already - it worked, some errors with sound things, but I never was patient enough to actually test a finished game.

Edited by SunnyKatt, 21 January 2009 - 08:47 PM.

[Natso]

I love linux - I want an offical port from YYG that can make exe's for all the operating systems. That would be awesome, I'd pay extra.

EDIT:

I tried running GM on wine already - it worked, some errors with sound things, but I never was patient enough to actually test a finished game.

oooooooof topic....

This isn't about making GM more compatable in future versions, it's about making existing GM versions run on Linux. Two entirely different topics, one of which is very misunderstood by many people. Let's stay on topic.

- Natso

[ev149]

I'd pay extra, too. This would also be helpful for online games using a Linux server, since Windows servers are much more expensive.

[Natso]

I'd pay extra, too. This would also be helpful for online games using a Linux server, since Windows servers are much more expensive.

Anyone renting a server in general in order to run a GM-generated server application should be shot. End of story.

- Natso

[Krisando]

Wine does not work for crab sticks with GM, it does start yes.. but glitchy looking, tabs have no text.
Games do not run, constant errors =/

Also im paying for a windows VPS for a game server from
http://www.infinitie...ndows-index.php
$20us month for less spec. $40 for more cpu share etc also I got an email from them if the machine does not run what you want efficiently then you will be auto upgraded free of charge.

Be careful your provider may have a very low cpu share which may not be even enough to host your gave very well.
This has been the cheapest server I have seen yet with reasonable specs.

Edited by Krisando, 21 January 2009 - 09:27 PM.