Let's Build a Platformer!

Devlog

• LBaP! v1.1 Update (Free Version)
  July 16, 2025 by Gumpy Function

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  In the last update, I released a GB Studio engine.json Guide . This guide aimed to help GB Studio users on their journey into the mysterious realm of C programming and custom plugin creation. As this... Continue reading
• LBaP! v1.1 Update
  July 15, 2025 by Gumpy Function

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  Ever wanted to change a small detail about how something works in GB Studio but couldn't because its not directly editable in GB Studio's interface? Maybe you want to change how long an emote bubble l... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Full Course Out Now!
  June 21, 2025 by Gumpy Function

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  LBaP! is finally a complete course! Those who have purchased the full version can now download the complete package to gain access to lesson 13. I have also gone through past lessons and edited the co... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Lesson 12 Update
  May 22, 2025 by Gumpy Function

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  LBaP! Lesson 12 Update In this lesson, a new level has been added to the project. ‘Mushroom Meadow’ features a variety of example enemies covering a range of mechanics including walking and flying... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Lesson 11 Update
  April 30, 2025 by Gumpy Function

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  LBaP! Lesson 11 Update In this lesson, a new level has been added to the project. ‘Beetroot Bridge’ features a variety of example obstacles including an “instant death pit” - a common mechanic... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Lesson 10 Update
  April 08, 2025 by Gumpy Function

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  LBaP! Lesson 10 Update In this lesson, we will be setting up a level select system that covers all the functions a typical “World Map” style level select screen will ever need, including: - Naviga... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Lesson 9 Update
  March 07, 2025 by Gumpy Function

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  LBaP! Lesson 9 Update Previously, we looked at setting up menus using a trigger system. In this lesson, I’ll take you through a handful of ways to implement a menu system using the overlay layer and... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Lesson 7 & 8 Update
  February 17, 2025 by Gumpy Function

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  LBaP! Lesson 7 & 8 Update Having put the question to those who are learning from the LBaP! course thus far, I have decided its best to give you the option to access lessons as I complete them rather t... Continue reading
• LBaP! An Important Update
  January 30, 2025 by Gumpy Function

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  An Important Update Regarding the Course On-going: Although I wanted to keep this course freely available, due to the massive amount of time these lessons take to create and my current financial situa... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Lesson 6 Overview
  December 09, 2024 by Gumpy Function

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  Lesson 6: The Platformer+ Plugin Get ready for a BIG lesson this time around! We will be expanding the player move-set using Hauntology's Platformer+ Plugin and Pau-tomas' Player Fields Plugin as well... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Translations & Additional "Follow-Along" Docs
  December 06, 2024 by Gumpy Function

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  LBaP! Translations & Additional "Follow-Along" Docs Ever since I started using GB Studio in 2021, the GBS community has been supportive and encouraging to myself and many others. Importantly, it has b... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Lesson 5 Overview
  October 26, 2024 by Gumpy Function

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  Lesson 5: Player Animation States and the Platformer Scene We have finally reached the point at which we have a platformer scene! But before we start, I'm happy to announce the Let's Build a Platforme... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Lesson 4 Overview
  October 17, 2024 by Gumpy Function

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  Lesson 4: Implementing Cutscenes In this lesson, I have created a cutscene sequence featuring two scenes leading into a (currently empty) tutorial scene once completed. Included in this lesson are a c... Continue reading

  
• LBaP! Lesson 3 Overview
  October 10, 2024 by Gumpy Function

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  Hey everyone, just a brief(ish) message before I detail the new lesson. Let's Build a Platformer! has undergone some serious restructuring. From Lesson 3 on-wards, the .ZIP files will only contain the... Continue reading
• LBaP! Lesson 2 Overview
  September 26, 2024 by Gumpy Function

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  Lesson 2: Preparing an Options Menu Overview - Triggers - Attaching Scripts to Buttons - Variables - Custom Scripts - Adding Sound Effects - If Statements - Adding Music - Sound Effect Formats - Copy/... Continue reading
• LBaP! Lesson 1 Overview
  September 24, 2024 by Gumpy Function

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  Lesson 1: Setting Up a Title Screen Overview - Creating a New Project - Creating a New Scene - Assigning a Background to a Scene - Assigning a Player Sprite Sheet to a Scene - Animating an On-Screen M... Continue reading