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| title = Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker |
| title = Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker |
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| image = [[Image:Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker scene.jpg|256px|Screenshot of the Village map]] |
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| developer = Michael "calimer" Tomaino, Kevin "Hirato" Meyer |
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| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]], [[FreeBSD]], [[Mac OS X]] |
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]], [[FreeBSD]], [[Mac OS X]] |
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| released = June 4th, {{vgy|2007}} |
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== Technical details == |
== Technical details == |
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The goal of Platinum Arts Sandbox is to make it as quick and easy as possible for users to create 3D worlds and Video Games. In addition to the in game editing provided by the Cube 2 engine, many new menus and helpful features have been included. |
The goal of Platinum Arts Sandbox is to make it as quick and easy as possible for users to create 3D worlds and Video Games. In addition to the in game editing provided by the Cube 2 engine, many new menus and helpful features have been included. The powerful menus greatly increase the development speed and ease of use due to being able to make major changes with a single click. Features have been included to provide more information to the user and further enhance the ease of use. |
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== Gameplay == |
== Gameplay == |
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The game currently has singleplayer and multiplayer modes. Single player modes include the basic editing mode, Role Playing Game (RPG), and Sidescroller. Multiplayer functionality is possible with LAN, Local, and Internet play, which gets its server listings from a master server. Included modes are cooperative editing, Banana Relay (base capturing mode), and freerun a mode where editing is not allowed and is |
The game currently has singleplayer and multiplayer modes. Single player modes include the basic editing mode, Role Playing Game (RPG), and Sidescroller. In the development version (SVN Download) is MovieCube which allows users to create Machinima. Sample maps include platformers where the object is to save a princess, a maze, a village that makes use of quests, house structures, a floating castle, a giant cavern, and several others. Multiplayer functionality is possible with LAN, Local, and Internet play, which gets its server listings from a master server. Included modes are cooperative editing, Banana Relay (base capturing mode), and freerun a mode where editing is not allowed and is useful for races. |
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== Schools and Organizations Using Sandbox == |
== Schools and Organizations Using Sandbox == |
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* [http://www.SandboxGameMaker.com/ Official Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker Webpage] |
* [http://www.SandboxGameMaker.com/ Official Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker Webpage] |
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* [http://forum.sandboxgamemaker.com/ Official Forums] |
* [http://forum.sandboxgamemaker.com/ Official Forums] |
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Revision as of 02:35, 14 December 2009
| Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker | |
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| Screenshot of the Village map | |
| Developer(s) | Michael "calimer" Tomaino, Kevin "Hirato" Meyer |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X |
| Release | June 4th, Template:Vgy |
| Genre(s) | 3D Game Maker, Role-playing, Sidescroller |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Platinum Arts Sandbox Free 3D Game Maker is a kid friendly World & Video Game Creation Tool based off of the Cube 2: Sauerbraten game engine. The focus of Platinum Arts Sandbox 3D Game Maker is on Game Creation and ease of use so that it is accessible even to young children but also viable to create mature games. Violent content and themes have been removed to make the project appropriate for school settings. Similar to Cube 2: Sauerbraten, the software supports single-player and multiplayer and contains an in-game level editor which is a key to its ease of use. The game engine is free and open source software. The first release was made on June 4th, 2007. The latest version 2.4 released on October 5th, 2009.
Technical details
The goal of Platinum Arts Sandbox is to make it as quick and easy as possible for users to create 3D worlds and Video Games. In addition to the in game editing provided by the Cube 2 engine, many new menus and helpful features have been included. The powerful menus greatly increase the development speed and ease of use due to being able to make major changes with a single click. Features have been included to provide more information to the user and further enhance the ease of use.
Gameplay
The game currently has singleplayer and multiplayer modes. Single player modes include the basic editing mode, Role Playing Game (RPG), and Sidescroller. In the development version (SVN Download) is MovieCube which allows users to create Machinima. Sample maps include platformers where the object is to save a princess, a maze, a village that makes use of quests, house structures, a floating castle, a giant cavern, and several others. Multiplayer functionality is possible with LAN, Local, and Internet play, which gets its server listings from a master server. Included modes are cooperative editing, Banana Relay (base capturing mode), and freerun a mode where editing is not allowed and is useful for races.
Schools and Organizations Using Sandbox
Full List http://forum.sandboxgamemaker.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=63
- Aurora Public Schools in Colorado http://aps.k12.co.us & http://aqtech.wetpaint.com/page/Game+Design
- Click and Learn Adventures - Technology Classes for kids 2 1/2 - 7! http://clickandlearnadventures.com
- C3 CyberClub in Ashburn VA - Sandbox afterschool and summer programs! - http://www.C3cyberclub.com
- Palmdale High School in California
- Ballston Spa
- Taylor College in Malaysia Game Design Contest
- Software package sent to 500 German Schools featuring Sandbox
- Scotia Glenville Middle School
- Catholic High
- Stroud College in Gloucestershire, UK http://stroud.ac.uk/
- Aims College For Kids http://www.aims.edu/about/pio/news.php?newsid=214
- Mildred Elley College and Mildred Elley College Summer Camp
- Middle School in Illinois (was asked not to list the specific school)
Media Features
Full List: http://forum.sandboxgamemaker.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=65
- PBS/WMHT Games in Education Conference [1][2]
- Modbb.com Top 100 Mod/Game Of The Year 2008 [3]
- Many various Moddb.com Interviews and Features [4]
- Slashdot.org Article - Involving Kids In Free Software Through Games? - [5]
- Total PC Gaming Magazine February 2009
- PCFormat Magazine Issue 232 November 2009
References
- ^ "PBS/WMHT Games In Education Speakers". Games In Education 2009. various.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)|accessdate=2009-12-11 - ^ "PBS/WMHT Games in Education: Information & Resources". Games In Education 2009. various.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)|accessdate=2009-12-11 - ^ "2008 Mod Of The Year Awards - Top 100". Moddb. various.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)|accessdate=2009-12-09 - ^ "Moddb.com Sandbox Articles and Features". Moddb. various.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)|accessdate=2009-12-09 - ^ "Slasdot Article - Involving Kids In Free Software Through Games?". Slashdot. January 31st 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)|accessdate=2009-12-09
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