Asset Forge

Devlog

• Development update #4
  May 28, 2019 by Kenney

  17

  #update, #delay, #asset forge

  A new update for Asset Forge is long overdue, I've been planning the 2.0 update for a while now but other projects demanding my attention and various setbacks (including data loss) made it impossible to release a proper and stable update. It's time to change that, and speed up development. Team To improve the code base and make sure a new release can be created quickly I've decided to gather a tea... Continue reading

  
• Development update #3 (delay)
  December 29, 2018 by Kenney

  13

  #update, #delay, #asset forge

  It is with heavy heart that I have to report a delay in development of Asset Forge 2.0. A couple of weeks ago my hard drive suddenly stopped functioning, it wouldn't boot anymore and made clicking noises. After gaining some advice online I decided to hire a local data recovery company who will disassemble the drive in a lab and attempt to recover the data. I'm expecting news around the end of Janu... Continue reading

  
• Development update #2
  December 14, 2018 by Kenney

  7

  #update, #asset forge

  In this development update I'd like to highlight some of the new (or improved) features for Asset Forge 2.0. It's still on track for a release really soon but I'd rather build a really solid version than rush it out, so please have patience - it'll be worth it. Gizmo The gizmo for positioning, rotating and scaling blocks has been completely remade and now features free rotation, plane movement and... Continue reading

  
• Development update #1
  October 26, 2018 by Kenney

  16

  #weekly update, #asset forge

  Introduction Starting this month I'll be posting a development update on Asset Forge 2.0 each week. The new version has been in development for a while and is expected to release later this year. Over the coming weeks I'll keep you updated on features being added, do keep in mind that Asset Forge 2.0 is built from the ground up. That means that features that were already present in previous versio... Continue reading

  
• Version 1.3 now available!
  January 10, 2018 by Kenney

  18

  #changelog, #update, #fixes

  A new update is now available! This update adds all of the most requested features. We're working on the overhaul and this will be the last update on the old code base, the overhaul update will also be free for everyone. Additions Added undo/redo ( CTRL + Z , CTRL + Y ) Added clone block(s) ( C ) Confirmation on new model , load model and close Hold CTRL while rotating to rotate selection b... Continue reading

  
• Version 1.2.5 now available!
  January 08, 2018 by Kenney

  7

  #changelog, #content update, #fixes

  After a long wait we'd like to present version 1.2.5 of Asset Forge (Deluxe). This update only adds new content, we are still working on a complete recreation of Asset Forge which will improve on every single feature. What's new: New collections 15× Oriental blocks 50× Building blocks 60× Golf blocks 30× Sword parts 20× Western building parts Additional Aircraft: 5× new block Vehicles: 20×... Continue reading

  
• Development update
  October 02, 2017 by Kenney

  16

  #assets, #creation, #development, #game-assets, #gamedev, #model, #modeling, #software, #sprites, #tool

  It's been a while since we published news on Asset Forge, rest assured however; a new version is in full development! We've invited community members (and experienced programmers) BeefEX and Haddicus to join development, they've been given the source of the original Asset Forge build and will work on the new version from scratch. The new version includes basic features that were missing from the f... Continue reading

  
• Asset Forge 1.3.0 details
  August 02, 2017 by Kenney

  16

  #upcoming, #asset forge

  The next version of Asset Forge will be a completely revamped version where we've taken a close look at every line of code in the program. The complete system will be translated to C# which will improve performance and allow multiple developers to work on Asset Forge in the future. We're also improving components like the toolbox. Filtering blocks, changing the size of thumbnails, a drop-down list... Continue reading
• Version 1.2.1 now available!
  July 15, 2017 by Kenney

  5

  #changelog

  This patch fixes some issues and replaces all sample models with working versions. Additions Added 'ultra' quality setting which provides highest form of anti-aliasing Add the $ character to your custom object to disable automatic UV mapping Added new sample models Changes Changed scaling handles to billboard sprites Lower clipping plane distance File browser shows only compatible formats (model... Continue reading

  
• Version 1.2.0 now available!
  July 13, 2017 by Kenney

  4

  #changelog, #update

  The first large update to Asset Forge is now available! Version 1.2.0 adds new features, new content and fixes a bunch of issues. It also introduces multiple block selection and adds new control methods. Breaking change: models (.model) saved prior to 1.2.0 are not compatible. This is due a change in block display which in the future will make features like duplication, undo etc. possible. Additio... Continue reading

  
• Upcoming features and changes
  July 06, 2017 by Kenney

  14

  #upcoming

  Thanks everyone for supporting us and purchasing Asset Forge! All the positive reactions have been absolutely thrilling and we can't wait to start pushing feature and content updates, here are a few of the planned changes; Selection The revised selection module will allow users to select and manipulate multiple objects simultaneously. This change will allow us to start implementing cloning, undo/r... Continue reading

  
• Version 1.1.1 now available!
  July 04, 2017 by Kenney

  4

  #patch, #changelog

  This patch fixes a major bug in 2D rendering. Additions Community button in top bar Bugfixes General fix for issues apparent after 2D rendering Changed 'beta' text to not say 'first version' anymore You can download the new executable and replace your old version, for automatic updates install the Itch.io app. Itch.io app Continue reading
• Version 1.1.0 now available!
  July 04, 2017 by Kenney

  7

  #update, #changelog

  Version 1.1.0 of Asset Forge (standard and deluxe) is now available, it fixes some crucial bugs which refrained some people of using the tool. We've been closely reading all your requests, bug reports and feedback and working hard on adding new features - stay tuned for those! Additions Configuration option for UI scale (retina screens) Last placed block is automatically selected Press ESC (escape... Continue reading
• Nearing completion
  June 19, 2017 by Kenney

  22

  #asset forge

  Using the newest feature of Itch.io (devlogs) we'll be keeping you up-to-date on Asset Forge production and updates. You can join the online community to ask questions and make feature suggestions. The first version is on track with only a few more things to cover, here's what is left: Saving/loading There are still a few tasks left to correctly save and load project files using the custom Asset F... Continue reading