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I created a simple animation, and now when I try to export it, it says the export was successful, but when I check the directory, nothing has been exported (Yes, I checked if the folder was the correct one, I went to that exact path, etc…).

Okay! Latest update: for some reason, the Windows executable does work now (meaning it opens File Explorer), but it doesn’t work when I launch it via Steam. Could it be an issue with different builds?

I am trying to run Pixel Composer 1.21 (latest stable) on Ubuntu 24.04 Linux.

I have tried running it via Steam and the itch.io executable, but neither works.

The issue is that when I launch the program, a window appears, but its content is whatever was behind the window where it opened (for example, if it opened behind a game, that game appears inside the window). It also always opens at a size of 1600x800; this happens with both the Steam version and the itch.io executable.

Here is a photo of the issue:

Update: Now, for some reason, the application reopened after I took the screenshot (note that I had restarted the PC before taking the shot and disabled Steam’s forced compatibility mode).

This might have been a glitch caused by some random issue, but I’m mentioning it just in case.

Another update: After running the program, anything that uses the file browser (such as importing an image) no longer works; the file browser simply doesn’t open.

For example:

• It won’t let me add an image node.
• I can add an export node, but if I try to select a directory using the file manager, nothing opens.

We tried to fix that bug before the GMTK jam ended, but we ran out of time and had no idea how to optimize it (we only know what causes it).

I really like the tower defense concept where, instead of defending your own tower, you try to conquer another one (literally)! The only thing that felt a bit awkward was building while the camera moved along with the mouse; it would be great if you could somehow stop the camera movement while building walls!

Your point of view fits well with the jam’s theme, and honestly, I don’t think it would be a bad idea to have a platformer based on that concept!

It’s an interesting idea—not really my cup of tea—but having played Minesweeper, it would be nice if the game offered some kind of clue to hint at where the curses might be! That way, it wouldn’t be so random, and I think it would be more entertaining.

I’m glad you liked it! We wanted to add more maps, but we ran out of time due to some lag issues we encountered.

Oh, right, we added voices to them for sound effects

There are a total of 4 weapons; you can find them in some of the yellow houses scattered across the map!

They might be unexpected browser bugs; if you could tell us roughly what was happening, we’d appreciate it!

Thanks! I’m a Linux user, and I’d really like to buy Pixel Composer on Steam so I can use it on any operating system.

Does it also come with a download for Linux?

We wanted to make it look a bit more retro and better designed, but unfortunately, we ran out of time.

The game is really cool and entertaining!

Nerf the parry; it’s way too broken (I literally played 15 rounds using only the parry, just picking up defensive upgrades and healing).

Lol XD, I would like to be able to see that style.

I really like the game, and that could be an interesting idea!

I just think a few things could be changed:

• The speed at which a “press and hold” action is detected could be faster (the current slowness makes it harder and uncomfortable to play, in my opinion).

• Perhaps there could be safe zones based on the monsters’ hearing range (I don’t know, I think it could be a good addition); that way, one monster might head toward your location while another stays waiting in the same area.

I’m so glad you liked it! Seeing such a great reception from the community makes me want to continue and improve it.

I’m glad you liked it! I was going to add them, but in the end, I ran out of time (plus, I don’t really know much about audio—these are the first audio clips I’ve ever made).

It’s really fun and challenging at the same time—I’d love for it to continue! Unfortunately, though, mouse movement isn’t allowed as an input.

Wow… Those are the kinds of things that go in the rules, but oh well—next time.

I hope you liked it! And yeah, I actually feel the same way—even the hard level feels easy. But I didn’t want to make it any harder because there were things I didn’t want to change; doing so might have made the level too difficult (like the Extreme one), so I decided to leave it as is.