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Hi @zep,

Before you pull the trigger on v0.1.12 - can I ask whether you've enabled extcmd in binary exports?

I just assumed it would work as the screenshot/gif record facility is there in exports, but when I try the code below on a Mac binary export (which is still 32-bit BTW), it does nothing:

extcmd("screen")  -- works in PICO-8, not in binary export?

Is this something that could still be rolled into the next version?

Thanks as always! :D

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Cart #secretsanta-0 | 2018-12-20 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License
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"In today's world of modern home security, Santa's job of delivering presents gets tougher every year!"

Created as part of PICO8 Advent Calendar 2018, organised by @Bigaston.

Features

  • Six "Christmas Movie"-themed houses
    • (inc. the BIGGEST building from a Christmas movie!)
  • Four secret tools for assisting in modern-day present deliveries
    • Many security obstacles, including:
    • Motion-sentitive cameras!
    • Laser trip wires!
    • Pressure floor pads!
    • Guard dogs!
    • Sensitive sound monitor - remember to keep quiet!

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Cart #47789 | 2018-01-01 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | License: CC4-BY-NC-SA
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Someone reminded me that I'd never actually posted this silly little line thingy that I made last year while I was bored on a flight. So, enjoy! :D

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Cart #47547 | 2017-12-21 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License
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THE GAME:

Santa is relying on you to sort the presents to the correct destination tube.

  • Presents sorted incorrectly will lose points.
  • Dropped presents will lose a life!

CONTROLS:

  • X = Start Game
  • LEFT/RIGHT = Move Elves
  • UP/DOWN = Hi/Low Bounce
  • Hold X + LEFT/RIGHT = Change Bounce Angle

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My entry to the 3-Color Jam (#3CJam), where you had to create a "spooky" game that used no more than 3 colours (and yes, Black is a colour!). It is an attempt to make a short adventure game, based heavily on the movie "Halloween" by John Carpenter.

I created it using my SCUMM-8 point & click adventure game engine (GitHub link)

[box=8888a2]However, due to the BBS web player not hiding mouse cursor and right-clicks,

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Cart #aw_survival-0 | 2019-01-12 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License
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Another World: SURVIVAL
Imagine the game Another World, but with endless waves of enemies to fight! (#LOWREZJAM entry)

This was my entry to the #LOWREZJAM, using a display of only about 1/8th of the Pico-8 display (64x32 pixels), is a new spin on an old classic!

CONTROLS:

  • Arrows = Move player left/right/crouch
  • Z = Kick
  • X = Fire laser - when you get the gun at Level 3
    • [i](Hold for a few seconds and release to create a defence shield)

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Cart #43646 | 2017-08-26 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License
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Here's my PICO-8 tribute to my favourite end-of-game music, "Still Alive" from Portal.
I also replaced the original credits with some shout-outs to the PICO-8 community! ;o)

Hope you like it and don't forget: the cake is a lie!

(P.S. - The original game music was done by Jonathan Coulton)

References used:

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Cart #42859 | 2017-07-28 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License
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THE BALLZ ARE LAVA!
"Nobody knows why - it's just always been this way. Our chance of survival is to absorb all the Green Orbs floating around, while avoiding certain death by touching the Lava - all before the time runs out!"

My entry to the #FC_JAM that came 2nd Place, where the theme was "Union".

For the best experience, download or Click here to play on Itch.io, coz it can hide the mouse cursor!

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Hi all,

In case anyone is interested...

[box=c2c3c7]AdventureJam returns for its third year of game development pandemonium as anyone with a computer, an idea, and an internet connection is invited to create an adventure game over the course of 14 days!

Whether you love point & click adventure, text adventure or exploring 3D environments, we want you to jump in and create a game that embodies the spirit of adventure, whatever that means for you! Adventure games have been around nearly as long as computers, and what began with words on a black screen has evolved into an amazing spectrum of gaming experiences. Let's celebrate the awesome legacy this genre has created with 14 days of pixels, puzzles, parody and pathos!

AdventureJam will begin May 5th at 9:00 PM EST, and end precisely 14 days later on May 19th 9:00 PM EST. The voting process will follow immediately after the jam concludes, and will last until June 16th at 9:00 PM EST.

So [b]GET LAMP... GET SWORD... and GET READY... for AdventureJam!

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Cart #39678 | 2017-04-15 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License
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What is SCUMM-8?

SCUMM-8 is a PICO-8 "demake" of the SCUMM engine that powered most of the classic LucasArts adventure games, such as Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. However, it is only (heavily) "inspired" by the SCUMM engine, not a true replica - for that you'll want good ol' SCUMM-VM.

My plan was to make it possible for anyone to make their own point & click adventure games in PICO-8!

[box=#e0e0e0]All the code and API documentation can be found on GitHub (link below):

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Hi all,

(I am very aware that this is almost certainly a very stupid question, but if you don't ask...)

Does anyone know if it is possible to take some string content and convert it to functional/executable code in PICO-8/Lua?

[BACKGROUND]
I have LOTS of objects (tables) that all have their own, unique functionality. So unfortunately, there's little potential for sharing data/functions.
For example, many objects like this:

object_1 = {
    name = "my object #1"
    x = 8,
    y = 4,
    states = {145, 146, 147},
    action = function()
        -- code specific to this object here...
    end
}

But as I don't need all these objects to exist at the same time (and could REALLY do with saving some tokens!), I'd like to somehow store these objects + functionality, e.g. within strings.
Then at a later time, restore these back into true objects/tables again.
Something like...

local my_stored_func = "function()  -- code specific to this object here...  end"
local my_real_func = restore_function(my_stored_func)
-- now execute the code
my_real_func()

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Cart #36300 | 2017-01-22 | Code ▽ | Embed ▽ | No License
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TINY RIVER RAID is my submission to TRASEVOL_DOG's excellent "Tiny-TV" jam.

River Raid was my favourite game growing up with an Atari 2600, so I've tried to do my best to honour the original (quite tough with only 10x11 pixels!).
All levels are procedurally-generated, just like the original. So in theory, the game is endless!

INSTRUCTIONS
• Fly as far as you can down the endless river (don't forget to shoot bridges to enter new areas!)
• Look out for ships, helicopters, jets and oh... hitting land!
• Push forward if you wanna go faster (or pull back if you're scared) ;o)
• Finally... don't forget to COLLECT FUEL by flying over Fuel Depots before you run out and crash!

RELEASE HISTORY
• 1.0: First version

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My PICO-8 tribute to one of the best games I've ever played... THE LAST OF US

(The original game music was done by Gustavo Santaolalla)

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Hi all,
This is my first PICO-8 submission and, probably, my first ever (completed) game! :)

SLACKER is a tribute to classic "stacking" game that many of us wasted lots of time (and money) playing down the arcade. However, unlike the real one, this game is NOT rigged... (but it IS hard!) ;)
I've even included four possible prizes to select from, should you reach the top!
(who's gonna be the first to "catch 'em all" - no cheating!) ;)

Hope you enjoy it - I spent WAY too long on what was supposed to be a "quick game to learn PICO-8"

Updates in v1.2:
• Now supports 60fps (thanks to @zep for adding it to PICO-8 v0.1.9)
• Also made it a tad easier (was too difficult before - not sure it was really 'beatable'!)



Controls:
Z/X - Place Block(s) / Select Prize
Arrows - (not used)

--- Release History
1.2: Now supports 60fps and also made it a tad easier (was too difficult before!)
1.1: Removed exploit that made game much easier + added screen shake when prize drops
1.0: First version

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