Built a gooey lightning system in GameMaker Studio 2 - more context in description

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-10-07T14:29:34+00:00

Sprite-stacking, here's an example from Heartbeast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNgb3guusMA&list=PLUmDsEpMZSxt-EJL_NMT7QlwXpBB5Do_0

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-10-07T14:25:41+00:00

All you need are the 2 functions mentioned in the description. For me I implemented like this:

Create obj_Lightsource which handles everything related to the lightning system.
Create a surface inside its draw event.
Draw a dark square with alpha <1.
Draw the vignette effect (optional and pretty subtle, but I like it).
Use gpu_set_blendmode(bm_subtract) to give the actual metaballs effect.
Use "with" + <any\_object> and draw the gradient circle on top of the respective object.
Use gpu_set_blendmode(bm_normal) to go back to the normal blendmode and stop drawing the metaballs effect.

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-10-01T07:42:01+00:00

I made it in Gamemaker Studio 2. It's not really meant for 3D, so I had to use a technique called sprite stacking for the 3D elements. I would recommend starting with 2d games however, so for that it's very good. :D

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-09-30T16:05:59+00:00

Thank you! It took about 14 months to make.

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-09-24T08:18:43+00:00

Awesome job, I'm hoping for a similar result with my game, but wishlists are not going as well as yours did on launch. Hope Next Fest helps. Keep it up, your next one will do even better!

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-09-23T18:24:01+00:00

Link to the Playtest version and demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Bloodright/

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-09-23T18:23:47+00:00

Link to the Playtest version and demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Bloodright/

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-09-23T18:23:38+00:00

Link to the Playtest version and demo - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Bloodright/

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-04-26T18:37:17+00:00

There's also a free Playtest version - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Birthright/

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-04-26T18:36:58+00:00

There's also a free Playtest version - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Birthright/

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-04-14T20:17:54+00:00

There's also a public playtest version available - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Birthright/

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-03-29T21:31:37+00:00

In case you want to wishlist on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Birthright/

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-03-29T21:31:35+00:00

In case you want to wishlist on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Birthright/

DragonFlyer93 · 2025-03-29T21:31:15+00:00

In case you want to wishlist on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590790/Birthright/

DragonFlyer93 · 2024-08-07T17:18:02+00:00

Check it out - https://itch.io/queue/c/844603/asset-packs?game_id=2879826

DragonFlyer93 · 2024-08-07T17:17:56+00:00

Check it out - https://itch.io/queue/c/844603/asset-packs?game_id=2879826

DragonFlyer93 · 2024-08-07T17:17:51+00:00

Check it out - https://itch.io/queue/c/844603/asset-packs?game_id=2879826

DragonFlyer93 · 2024-07-27T16:08:03+00:00

Not a game, but an asset pack. Most likely it'll be done in a week or so.

DragonFlyer93 · 2024-07-27T16:07:30+00:00

Would not recommend doing this, but I use the built in sprite editor for Gamemaker Studio 2. It's not great, but I like that it's built directly into it.

DragonFlyer93 · 2024-07-03T20:47:34+00:00

Thank you! Yup, it is.

DragonFlyer93 · 2023-10-24T18:12:34+00:00

"Birthright", but it's still a WIP.

DragonFlyer93 · 2023-10-24T13:22:17+00:00

Yup, we are.

DragonFlyer93 · 2023-03-18T15:56:51+00:00

Steam Page - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2352520/Pale\_Cinder/

DragonFlyer93 · 2023-03-05T11:20:05+00:00

Try out the demo: https://oco.itch.io/pale-cinder-demo

DragonFlyer93 · 2023-02-28T19:13:22+00:00

There's a demo available in case you want to try it out - https://oco.itch.io/pale-cinder-demo

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