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[Furmo]

Hey, I need help!

I have a few questions.

What is the difference between GM8 and GM HTML5?

Can you put your games onto your own website with GM8?

-Furmo

[Overloaded]

The difference is that GM8 can export to Windows only, but GM:HTML5 can export to Windows, HTML5 and soon Mac. You cannot put games with GM8 in the Internet, but if you buy GM:HTML5, you can import .gmk files.

[Furmo]

The difference is that GM8 can export to Windows only, but GM:HTML5 can export to Windows, HTML5 and soon Mac. You cannot put games with GM8 in the Internet, but if you buy GM:HTML5, you can import .gmk files.

So really, GM8 is just a waste of money!

Thanks anyway. (I think HTML5 is very expensive though)

[jn2002dk]

The difference is that GM8 can export to Windows only, but GM:HTML5 can export to Windows, HTML5 and soon Mac. You cannot put games with GM8 in the Internet, but if you buy GM:HTML5, you can import .gmk files.

So really, GM8 is just a waste of money!

Thanks anyway. (I think HTML5 is very expensive though)

I haven't used GM to develop windows games and since buying HTML5 i've mostly tested the Studio beta so take this with a grain of salt but i *think* another difference is how GM 8 gives you access to dlls and DirectX

Maybe someone else can confirm this

[FAAAEBS]

Yes in Game Maker HTML5 you cannot use dll's. However you can put your game maker 8 games on the internet by putting them on some site like Mediafire or the Yoyo Games Sandbox.

[Futhark]

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So really, GM8 is just a waste of money!
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Absolutely not! (Yeah, you better take that back Furmo!!! ("He said jokingly") )

GM8 is less expensive than Studio but then again, GM:S is aimed at the more serious developers.

GM8 is plenty "serious" on its own, and it's a great way to get started.

EDIT: BTW, this thread has some more answers to your question.

Edited by Futhark, 07 May 2012 - 08:43 PM.

[NakedPaulToast]

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So really, GM8 is just a waste of money!
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Absolutely not! (Yeah, you better take that back Furmo!!! ("He said jokingly") )

GM8 is less expensive than Studio but then again, GM:S is aimed at the more serious developers.

GM8 is plenty "serious" on its own, and it's a great way to get started.

EDIT: BTW, this thread has some more answers to your question.

Don't bother.

The guy posts a poorly worded question. Then 15 minutes later after just one (somewhat incomplete) response, decides GM is a waste of money.

[Gryzor]

Even with these fancier multi-platform versions of GM available, 8 is not a waste of money at all. Jumping into GMHTML5/Studio with too-high hopes and little certainty about whether it's what you really want or need would definitely be a mistake, though.

[Furmo]

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So really, GM8 is just a waste of money!
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Absolutely not! (Yeah, you better take that back Furmo!!! ("He said jokingly") )

GM8 is less expensive than Studio but then again, GM:S is aimed at the more serious developers.

GM8 is plenty "serious" on its own, and it's a great way to get started.

EDIT: BTW, this thread has some more answers to your question.

Thanks For This Post, and i just wanted to say i am now definitely Considering GM8 because although it may not upload to the internet ( ) It is still a good way to create a game.

Thank you.