Roadmap
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The following is a roadmap for the Platformer Starter Kit.  Dates are estimated and subject to change.  This is provided merely for you to see the general goals and milestones for the near future of the Platformer Starter Kit.

Upgrades are provided at no charge to existing owners of the Platformer Starter Kit.

 

Version 1.0 (March 2010 - completed)

  • Initial Release

Version 2.0 (Summer 2010 - in development)

  • Separated control logic from spatial logic for better PushButton integration. (completed)
  • Complete overhaul of collision resolution system to add stability and flexibility.
  • Custom tile properties (such as ice, conveyers, etc)
  • Sloped tile geometries (22.5, 45, 67.5)
  • Data-driven level loading from the Tiled level file (.tmx), to reduce complexity in PBE level .xml

Version 2.1 (Late Summer 2010)

  • Expanded sample game (more levels, preloader, animated tiles)
  • Ladder and fence climbing
  • State-based player controller to provide more flexible player behavior
  • Complete "Mine Enemy" as a showcase game