Tldr TTF is the standard way to render fonts. It's vector graphics (like SVG) so it's resolution independent. It has a single color, can be bold/italic etc.
BMFonts are basically just PNGs with all their pros and cons.
I'd recommend generally most of the time use TTF if possible
I made a video about my Aseprite plugin: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFO8...
Yeah, it looks like it's possible to implement a TTF export so maybe I'll include it in the future, thanks!
In the mean time I made a plugin for Aseprite as a quick win, you may find it useful: voycawojka.itch.io/bmfont-text-...
And feel free to check out the source code on GitHub too: github.com/Voycawojka/b...
Inserting bitmap font text in Aseprite with the plugin
I made an extension for inserting text with bitmap fonts in Aseprite!
#aseprite
Aseprite extensions are fun to make! Very easy API
Pixel art of an old-school scrolling 3d map
A scrolling #MapScreen for @pixeldailies.bsky.social
#pixelart #pixel_dailies
I'll consider it but unfortunately TTF export would loose some of the benefits like colors and being pixel perfect.
But maybe making a plugin for Aseprite for using bitmap fonts could be a fun idea
🐭 Randomice 🚀 Out now on Steam!
After 7 years of hard work, Randomice, a funny mind-bending metroidvania / item randomizer / puzzle-platformer, is now available!
🎮Play it!
📝Write a review!
📢Spread the word!
🙏🏼Share it with your favorite streamer!
store.steampowered.com/app/2835650/...
I made a video tutorial for Calligro. Does it make me a youtuber?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmwS...
please help me hit 10 reviews on steam! that's apparently the magic number where god himself smiles upon me and i would like to feel something other than the cold embrace of the void, if only for a moment.
Download it from itch at voycawojka.itch.io/calligro
or try it online calligro.ideasalmanac.com/webapp.html
Calligro now supports (auto) importing directly from Aseprite files when changes are detected
Download it from itch at voycawojka.itch.io/calligro
or try it online calligro.ideasalmanac.com/webapp.html
Calligro 2.1.0 is released!
You can now export templates as Aseprite files. They're separated into layers for convenience.
I'd play Bullet Goose
My prototype is finally starting to look like something. The cute characters from @kaylousberg.bsky.social 's kits are doing a lot of heavy lifting in the art department
Can't escape!
BlockBench 5 beta is here. The free and open source easy to use 3D modelling application gets a major upgrade.
gamefromscratch.com/blockbench-5...
#gamedev #indiedev
The bomb-caterpillar exploration puzzle platformer game “Öoo” is on sale now with 20% off!!! 🐛💥
It’s a short game you can finish in a single day, but packed with a dense, unforgettable experience.
Also makes a perfect gift! 🎁
Check out the special bundles too 👇
picoCAD is great
One perk of maintaining an index of gamedev websites is that people are sending me some cool blogs I might have never found otherwise
I just launched my recent side project: curated gamedev specific search engine!
Check it out at gamedevtorch.com
Tip: for added performance and more compact code you can just check for the letter "t" instead of "true"
It turned out it was happening for a few corrupted search results. I fixed that, thank you
Thanks! Hm, can you give me an example or a link? Nothing like that seems to happen for me
I'd generally advice to search specific problems as they arise. But maybe composing a list like this could help with proper terminology?
I also found that for complete beginners queries like "how to become a game developer" or "gamedev beginner" show some more concrete articles than Google
Thanks to everyone who already posted suggestions for websites for my search engine! It's motivating
