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Updated the Events documentation with new events we added recently (and made the page a little prettier!):
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W128

 

In case you missed it: INSIDE, an amazing game by the makers of Limbo, is out now for Switch!
http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/20/inside-and-limbo-finally-coming-to-nintendo-switch-this-month

"Playmaker is the smoothest and most intuitive way for non-coders to implement functionality into our games!"
Andreas N Grøntved, Lead Animator, Playdead

 

#PlayMakerTip: Drag and drop GameObjects and Components to open context-sensitive action menus.

 

Check out Astral Magnosia, a trippy VJ tool #MadeWithPlaymaker

https://hypnorama.itch.io/astralmagnosia

 

Hey @Alex-Chouls

I've been using PlayMaker and it's great. After I upgraded my project to 2018.2 it broke because it tries to load the classes which are removed. It only happens in the player after building the game.

Please patch it really soon! Thank you for maintaining this excellent tool!

Here's part of the log file:

Code (csharp):

1. Initialize engine version: 2018.2.0f2 (787658998520)
2. GfxDevice: creating device client; threaded=1
3. Direct3D:
4.     Version:  Direct3D 11.0 [level 11.1]
5.     Renderer: Intel(R) HD Graphics 630 (ID=0x5912)
6.     Vendor:  
7.     VRAM:     4190 MB
8.     Driver:   23.20.16.4973
9. Begin MonoManager ReloadAssembly
10. - Completed reload, in  0.086 seconds
11. TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'UnityEngine.NetworkPlayer' from assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.
12.  
13. (Filename:  Line: -1)
14.  
15. TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'UnityEngine.NetworkPlayer' from assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.
16.  
17. (Filename:  Line: -1)
18.  
19. TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'UnityEngine.NetworkDisconnection' from assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.
20.  
21. (Filename:  Line: -1)
22.  
23. TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'UnityEngine.NetworkConnectionError' from assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.
24.  
25. (Filename:  Line: -1)
26.  
27. TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'UnityEngine.NetworkMessageInfo' from assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.
28.  
29. (Filename:  Line: -1)
30.  
31. TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'UnityEngine.BitStream' from assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.
32.  
33. (Filename:  Line: -1)
34.  
35. TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'UnityEngine.BitStream' from assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.
36.  
37. (Filename:  Line: -1)
38.  
39. TypeLoadException: Could not load type 'UnityEngine.MasterServerEvent' from assembly 'UnityEngine, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'.
40.  
41. (Filename:  Line: -1)
42.  
43. <RI> Initializing input.
44.  
45. <RI> Input initialized.
46.  
47. <RI> Initialized touch support.
48.  
49. UnloadTime: 0.380017 ms
50. WwiseUnity: Initialize sound engine ...
51. (Filename: C:\buildslave\unity\build\Runtime/Export/Debug.bindings.h Line: 43)
52.  
53. WwiseUnity: Sound engine initialized.
54. (Filename: C:\buildslave\unity\build\Runtime/Export/Debug.bindings.h Line: 43)
55.  
56. Version: Alpha 1.2.4a
57.  
58. (Filename: C:\buildslave\unity\build\Runtime/Export/Debug.bindings.h Line: 43)
59.  
60. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
61.  
62. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
63.  
64. (Filename:  Line: -1)
65.  
66. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
67.  
68. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
69.  
70. (Filename:  Line: -1)
71.  
72. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
73.  
74. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
75.  
76. (Filename:  Line: -1)
77.  
78. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
79.  
80. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
81.  
82. (Filename:  Line: -1)
83.  
84. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
85.  
86. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
87.  
88. (Filename:  Line: -1)
89.  
90. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
91.  
92. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
93.  
94. (Filename:  Line: -1)
95.  
96. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
97.  
98. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
99.  
100. (Filename:  Line: -1)
101.  
102. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
103.  
104. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
105.  
106. (Filename:  Line: -1)
107.  
108. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
109.  
110. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
111.  
112. (Filename:  Line: -1)
113.  
114. Progression xml is valid.
115. (Filename: C:\buildslave\unity\build\Runtime/Export/Debug.bindings.h Line: 43)
116.  
117. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
118.  
119. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
120.  
121. (Filename:  Line: -1)
122.  
123. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
124.  
125. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
126.  
127. (Filename:  Line: -1)
128.  
129. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
130.  
131. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
132.  
133. (Filename:  Line: -1)
134.  
135. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
136.  
137. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
138.  
139. (Filename:  Line: -1)
140.  
141. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
142.  
143. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
144.  
145. (Filename:  Line: -1)
146.  
147. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
148.  
149. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
150.  
151. (Filename:  Line: -1)
152.  
153. TypeLoadException: A type load exception has occurred.
154.  
155. Rethrow as TypeInitializationException: An exception was thrown by the type initializer for HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm
156.  
157. (Filename:  Line: -1)
158.  

 

Hi @Ladace, have you imported and installed 1.9.0.p4? Can you confirm the version info you see in PlayMaker > Help > About PlayMaker.

Also if you're updating an existing project, please update PlayMaker first and then Unity. So: update in the Asset store to get the latest version of Playmaker, import and install Playmaker, then load the project in the latest version of Unity.

 

Upgrading to 1.9.0p4 fixed it. Thank you for your help! I thought I had upgrade Playmaker to the latest version with the tool provided in PlayMaker welcome screen window.

 

Glad to hear it, thanks for the update!

 

Check out the powerful video plugin AVPro on the Asset Store - includes full PlayMaker support

 

Updating the manual with HiDPI screenshots taken in Unity 2018.2, much sharper looking
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W1467

 

#MadeWithPlaymaker Behind the scenes article on Hollow Knight and Playmaker:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/11662585/hollow-knight/posts/1193649

 

Update to the latest version of the Ecosystem Browser and grab the latest Cinemachine support:

https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W1181

 

#PlayMakerTip Use the new Guided Tour window to interactively explore the playMaker UI:

https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W1616

 

Check out this thread on the Playmaker Forums with this very nice world builder made with PlayMaker: http://hutonggames.com/playmakerforum/index.php?topic=16156.msg75380

 

Coming Soon: New features are tagged as NEW in the Guided Tour window

 

Curious about what you can make with PlayMaker?
Check out games #MadeWithPlaymaker and our Showcase page http://www.hutonggames.com/showcase.html

 

#PlayMakerTip Release Notes also show what's coming soon in the next version:
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W311

In 1.9.1 we have a native object pooling system, native tweening, better templates, UI sample scenes, and more!

 

Check out Combat Core an awesome sci-fi arena brawler #MadeWithPlaymaker

"As a designer and artist without strong coding skills, with Playmaker I’m able to bring my ideas to life without any limits."
Micah Betts

 

#PlayMakerTip: Use Breakpoints to pause when you hit a state, then take your time to debug
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W172

 

Looking forward to native tweening Any ETA for 1.9.1 on the Asset Store?

 

Soon but probably a couple of weeks still, it's quite a big update and needs a lot of testing. PM me if you want to join the beta group.

 

#PlayMakerTip: Master the Selection Toolbar to quickly select FSMs in the scene:

https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W138

 

Check out Kid Goblin: Puzzle Crush a cool retro puzzle adventure game #MadeWithPlaymaker by a solo dev:

 

Update for PlayMaker Photon Networking available on the PlayMaker Ecosystem.

Make sure you first update PlayMaker, PUN, and the Ecosystem assets before updating Unity (gives a chance to assets to provide support to newer version of Unity).



Follow https://twitter.com/JeanAtPlayMaker for Photon updates!

 

Check out Pirate Pop Mega Quiz for iOS, 100% made with Playmaker, and featured by Apple!

 

Check out Flashing Lights - Police Fire EMS an amazing open world game #MadeWithPlaymaker
http://store.steampowered.com/app/605740/Flashing_Lights__Police_Fire_EMS/

 

Check out Ballistick, by Bomb Shelter Games, 100% #MadeWithPlaymaker

 

#PlayMakerTip: Getting started? Check out the Core Concepts doc:
https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W133

 

Check out Warcube, Early Access on Steam with great reviews, #MadeWithPlaymaker

Check out other games made with PlayMaker on our Showcase page:
http://www.hutonggames.com/showcase.html

 

Cool behind the scenes article on Hollow Knight and Playmaker:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/11662585/hollow-knight/posts/1193649

The innards of the Spitter's mind on the left, and the result on the right.

 

Check out this quick overview of Playmaker on Envato Tuts+
https://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/tutorials/creating-a-unity-game-with-playmaker--cms-30437

 

Check out this behind the scenes look at Unruly Heroes, a gorgeous game using Playmaker for rapid prototyping:

https://unity.com/madewith/unruly-heroes
"Each of the teams is familiar with Playmaker to aid prototyping, and can build new gameplay scenarios quickly. In fact, they were able to create a PVP mode (a feature they’re proud to include for local and online play) for the game without needing to solicit their programming team."

 

Check out High Hell, the awesome new game from the creator of Heavy Bullets, both 100% #MadeWithPlaymaker

"Playmaker is what makes my games happen. It's the one tool in Unity I couldn't live without."
Terri Vellmann

 

Follow https://twitter.com/LostTowerGames for lots of updates on Valeguard an amazing game 100% #MadeWithPlaymaker

 

#PlayMakerTip: Use keyboard shortcuts to speed up workflow:

https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W1090

 

10% off ValeGuard this week to celebrate the official launch! 100% #MadeWithPlaymaker
https://store.steampowered.com/app/788700/ValeGuard/

 

"Playmaker is the smoothest and most intuitive way for non-coders to implement functionality into our games!"
Andreas N Grøntved, Lead Animator, Playdead

 

PlayMaker Summer Sale: 30% OFF!

 

New support for Curvy Splines 3.0 on the PlayMaker Ecosystem:

 

Check out one of the new bosses in B99 VR, 100% #MadeWithPlaymaker

 

Check out the Unity Learn 2D Platformer sample converted to 100% PlayMaker:

https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W880

 

Check out Poi, two kids on a grand adventure now on Nintendo Switch #MadeWithPlaymaker

"PlayMaker is the very heart of Poi -- every character, enemy and cinematic was built from the ground up using the powerful and intuitive visual scripting tool." - Paul Ewers

 

Udemy: Make An AR App with Unity and Playmaker Without Coding - 50% Off!

https://www.udemy.com/make-an-ar-ap...r-without-coding/?couponCode=DISCOUNTEDCOUPON

 

Check out CHOP an intense local multiplayer fighting game #MadeWithPlaymaker

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572569020/chop-a-bloody-visceral-local-multiplayer-game

 

Udemy: Unity and Playmaker - Make a 3D Zombie Shooter Without Coding!

https://www.udemy.com/unity-and-playmaker-make-3d-zombie-shooter-without-coding/

 

Check out our Showcase Playlist, cool projects that use Playmaker:

http://www.hutonggames.com/showcase.html

 

#PlayMakerTip: See what object you collided with in the FSM Log. Click to select the object.

Great for debugging collisions and triggers!

Bonus tip: The log shows any custom icon assigned to the collision object for at-a-glance identification.

 

Hey just curious, does playmaker have any functionality implemented in order to get what the previous state was? I'm looking for a solution to implement a pushdown automata and was wondering if Playmaker supports this out of the box

 

Hello,

I was having some issues with the latest version of Playmaker in the Unity 2018.3b3 beta. It currently seems like prefabed Playmaker objects aren't working most likely because of the nested prefab changes in 2018.3. I get this error when trying to edit the Playermaker FSM on a prefab:

Code (CSharp):

1. MissingMethodException: UnityEngine.Object UnityEditor.PrefabUtility.GetCorrespondingObjectFromSource(UnityEngine.Object)
2. HutongGames.PlayMakerEditor.FsmPrefabs.DisconnectIfModifiedInstance (HutongGames.PlayMaker.Fsm fsm) (at <efd95eba59f64406bd476801b7880d7e>:0)
3. HutongGames.PlayMakerEditor.FsmEditor.CheckAllFsmPrefabInstances () (at C:/Projects/Playmaker_1.9.0/Projects/Playmaker.source.unity/Assets/PlayMaker/Editor/Classes/FsmEditorSettings.cs:81)
4. HutongGames.PlayMakerEditor.FsmEditor.FirstUpdate () (at C:/Projects/Playmaker_1.9.0/Projects/Playmaker.source.unity/Assets/PlayMaker/Editor/Classes/FsmEditorGUILayout.cs:533)
5. HutongGames.PlayMakerEditor.FsmEditor.Update () (at C:/Projects/Playmaker_1.9.0/Projects/Playmaker.source.unity/Assets/PlayMaker/Editor/Classes/FsmEditorGUILayout.cs:562)
6. HutongGames.PlayMakerEditor.FsmEditorWindow.Update () (at Assets/ThirdParty/PlayMaker/Editor/FsmEditorWindow.cs:276)
7. System.Reflection.MonoMethod.Invoke (System.Object obj, System.Reflection.BindingFlags invokeAttr, System.Reflection.Binder binder, System.Object[] parameters, System.Globalization.CultureInfo culture) (at <ac823e2bb42b41bda67924a45a0173c3>:0)
8. Rethrow as TargetInvocationException: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation.
9. System.Reflection.MonoMethod.Invoke (System.Object obj, System.Reflection.BindingFlags invokeAttr, System.Reflection.Binder binder, System.Object[] parameters, System.Globalization.CultureInfo culture) (at <ac823e2bb42b41bda67924a45a0173c3>:0)
10. System.Reflection.MethodBase.Invoke (System.Object obj, System.Object[] parameters) (at <ac823e2bb42b41bda67924a45a0173c3>:0)
11. UnityEditor.HostView.Invoke (System.String methodName, System.Object obj) (at C:/buildslave/unity/build/Editor/Mono/HostView.cs:342)
12. UnityEditor.HostView.Invoke (System.String methodName) (at C:/buildslave/unity/build/Editor/Mono/HostView.cs:336)
13. UnityEditor.HostView.SendUpdate () (at C:/buildslave/unity/build/Editor/Mono/HostView.cs:438)
14. UnityEditor.EditorApplication.Internal_CallUpdateFunctions () (at C:/buildslave/unity/build/Editor/Mono/EditorApplication.cs:198)
15.  

The error doesn't show up if I break the prefab instance completely. Do you know if there is some kind of work around for this error specifically or was there some beta version of Playmaker that might help with this issue?

Thanks in advance!

 

Hi, yeah there are Get Previous State Name and Goto Previous State actions. Also Get Last Event might be useful.
Actions to control the state machine are described here: https://hutonggames.fogbugz.com/f/page?W15