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Partial transparency, chromakey, and opacity!

window_shape for GameMaker
A downloadable extension for Windows

This update brings a lot of novelties!

  • There is now a function that enables per-pixel partial transparency!
    The GIF that you should be seeing above uses it to create a stylized character that can walk around on your desktop. “desktop_friend.zip” is the executable for it and “desktop_friend.yyz” is the source code.
    Shoutout to Penzilla for the character sprite. Kind of hard to find a neat non-pixelart character for this sort of showcase, believe it or not.
  • There is now a function for chromakey transparency!
    It’s a cheap, simple option to complex shapes with sharp edges.
  • There is now a function to adjust window alpha!
    This is a simple multiplier that works with other functions.

Files

  • window_shape_demo.zip 2.4 MB
    Jun 05, 2024
  • desktop_friend.yyz 467 kB
    Jun 05, 2024
  • desktop_friend_demo.zip 2.5 MB
    Jun 05, 2024
  • window_shape (for GMS2.3 and GM2022+).yymps 31 kB
    Version 1.1
  • window_shape_demo.zip 2.4 MB
    Version 1.1
  • desktop_friend.yyz 467 kB
    Version 1.1
  • desktop_friend_demo.zip 2.5 MB
    Version 1.1
  • window_shape (for GMS2.2).yymp 28 kB
    Version 1.1
  • window_shape (for GMS1.4).gmez 22 kB
    Version 1.1
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