I saw this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDdFuNzOuk4
Really great work!
My question is will this cost as a whole or will there be IAP?
Hi. It’s pretty rare that someone names directly in the title of a forums post. 
Please note: I am preparing to release this tool to my ‘Closed Beta’ testers tomorrow 06 APR 2016. So, I’ll keep this answer terse for now. I will append more details after the release as well as some video link(s).
For now, let me say…
I plan to sell GDT for a reasonable price. I also plan to allow users to purchase ‘credits’ and then to use these credits to unlock additional features as needed. This will let me keep the price low while also allowing folks to customize the tool to match their needs.
For the one time purchase price (TBD) you will get the ‘Game Developer Toolkit for Corona SDK’ (working title). It will include these features at a minimum:
-
Project Generator with ‘Empty’ Framework and Game Template modules. - This may not sound like much, but with these two modules you will be able to generate a fully functional game/app template and pre-configure almost all of the plugins correctly for the platform(s) you choose. This will take all of the fumbling and guessing (for new folks) out of setting up build.settings and config.lua.
- Additionally, it will allow you to add additional addon libraries, tools, etc. if you have purchased them.
- Two Base Tools - The tool you saw above and an updated copy of my Particle editor will also be included.
-
Addons - I’ll also include a few project addons to sweeten the deal:
- AdMob Toolkit - Single module library that takes the heavy lifting out of using AdMob banners.
- AppLovin Toolkit - Same idea for AppLovin video ads.
- Vungle Toolkit - Yada yada yada…
- SSK - It’s always been free, but now you get be sure to have the latest version and get it auto-installed if you want it in a project.
- Sound Manager - A basic module for managing sound effects.
- OOP Button Class - An updated version of the OOP button class I released before including new Image Push and Apple TV Button classes.
- Apple TV Input Helpers - I’m still refining this, but this multi-module library makes it easier to write games and interfaces using the standard Apple TV remote for input.
I may also include some additional game templates, but to be honest everything is up in the air right now.
Again, right in the middle of prepping the closed beta release… so I’ll answer back later with more details.
Cheers,
Ed
I was just wondering. If you make the tool paid then someone will end up letting other users download it for free or at a discounted price. It’s a great tool and not so great people may take advantage and try making themselves some money.
What you can do is make the program free but to use it you need to purchase a key.
So the user opens the program and types the key they bought in and you check the server if it’s correct.
You would generate a key on a server send it to the email they provided and store it.
That’s how i would do it.
Also IAP.
I’m kinda one of those people that can find back doors on programs that are on windows because if you know where you’re looking you will definitely be able to hack it and get free coin/credits.
If you’d like i can give it a whirl and see if i can “hack” it. Or you can ask one of your already testers.
I’m not sure how you made your whole credit system work so i can’t say anything for sure.
Great work! Keep it up!
Wait what?
Wait so i’m guessing you(Alex) and maybe others think i’m just trying to get the program before release date?
I’d be more than happy to wait for it to get released and buy it and then test it. No problem in that.
Hi again. Thanks for the interest and thoughts. I am putting some effort into security, but I’m not pouring huge effort into it.
I long ago learned that you can’t beat folks who don’t want to pay. They’ll find a way around the system. I’ve had my templates resold, I even had one of my books, converted to e-format and resold (this was before e-textbooks were commonplace on Amazon). While it makes me sad, it no longer makes me (too) mad.
As you’ve shown significant interest in my tool, I would be happy to let you test the beta purely to test it. No need to try to hack it. I’d be much more interested in your thoughts on how to make it better.
Meanwhile, I’m still on the hook for more details, but that will have to wait as I’m totally knackered.
Cheers,
Ed
Hey! Great! I do have some quite easy but may be good ways for security. I’ll email you shortly.
Oh that seems like something I would do haha.
Hi. It’s pretty rare that someone names directly in the title of a forums post.
Please note: I am preparing to release this tool to my ‘Closed Beta’ testers tomorrow 06 APR 2016. So, I’ll keep this answer terse for now. I will append more details after the release as well as some video link(s).
For now, let me say…
I plan to sell GDT for a reasonable price. I also plan to allow users to purchase ‘credits’ and then to use these credits to unlock additional features as needed. This will let me keep the price low while also allowing folks to customize the tool to match their needs.
For the one time purchase price (TBD) you will get the ‘Game Developer Toolkit for Corona SDK’ (working title). It will include these features at a minimum:
-
Project Generator with ‘Empty’ Framework and Game Template modules. - This may not sound like much, but with these two modules you will be able to generate a fully functional game/app template and pre-configure almost all of the plugins correctly for the platform(s) you choose. This will take all of the fumbling and guessing (for new folks) out of setting up build.settings and config.lua.
- Additionally, it will allow you to add additional addon libraries, tools, etc. if you have purchased them.
- Two Base Tools - The tool you saw above and an updated copy of my Particle editor will also be included.
-
Addons - I’ll also include a few project addons to sweeten the deal:
- AdMob Toolkit - Single module library that takes the heavy lifting out of using AdMob banners.
- AppLovin Toolkit - Same idea for AppLovin video ads.
- Vungle Toolkit - Yada yada yada…
- SSK - It’s always been free, but now you get be sure to have the latest version and get it auto-installed if you want it in a project.
- Sound Manager - A basic module for managing sound effects.
- OOP Button Class - An updated version of the OOP button class I released before including new Image Push and Apple TV Button classes.
- Apple TV Input Helpers - I’m still refining this, but this multi-module library makes it easier to write games and interfaces using the standard Apple TV remote for input.
I may also include some additional game templates, but to be honest everything is up in the air right now.
Again, right in the middle of prepping the closed beta release… so I’ll answer back later with more details.
Cheers,
Ed
I was just wondering. If you make the tool paid then someone will end up letting other users download it for free or at a discounted price. It’s a great tool and not so great people may take advantage and try making themselves some money.
What you can do is make the program free but to use it you need to purchase a key.
So the user opens the program and types the key they bought in and you check the server if it’s correct.
You would generate a key on a server send it to the email they provided and store it.
That’s how i would do it.
Also IAP.
I’m kinda one of those people that can find back doors on programs that are on windows because if you know where you’re looking you will definitely be able to hack it and get free coin/credits.
If you’d like i can give it a whirl and see if i can “hack” it. Or you can ask one of your already testers.
I’m not sure how you made your whole credit system work so i can’t say anything for sure.
Great work! Keep it up!
Wait what?
Wait so i’m guessing you(Alex) and maybe others think i’m just trying to get the program before release date?
I’d be more than happy to wait for it to get released and buy it and then test it. No problem in that.
Hi again. Thanks for the interest and thoughts. I am putting some effort into security, but I’m not pouring huge effort into it.
I long ago learned that you can’t beat folks who don’t want to pay. They’ll find a way around the system. I’ve had my templates resold, I even had one of my books, converted to e-format and resold (this was before e-textbooks were commonplace on Amazon). While it makes me sad, it no longer makes me (too) mad.
As you’ve shown significant interest in my tool, I would be happy to let you test the beta purely to test it. No need to try to hack it. I’d be much more interested in your thoughts on how to make it better.
Meanwhile, I’m still on the hook for more details, but that will have to wait as I’m totally knackered.
Cheers,
Ed
Hey! Great! I do have some quite easy but may be good ways for security. I’ll email you shortly.
Oh that seems like something I would do haha.