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Frequently Asked Questions
01-17-2015, 03:58 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
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General Questions
  1. What exactly is included in this release?
    A port of Roly Poly Putt for PC, including almost everything seen in the mobile release. Certain mobile-specific features (ie. tilt control) have been disabled to make the game more suitable for PC play, we have added a few special features for this release (gamepad support, level tweaks, etc.). We've also included all of our home-grown development utilities. These are the very same utilities we used when we developed the actual game. You'll find a more detailed guide about each of them within the /utilities/ folder of the archive.

  2. How do I download this release?
    All of that information can be found here. For the time being, the game/utilities are free of charge, but if you choose to donate $5 USD or more, you'll guarantee yourself access to all future updates for life, a "Supporter" usertitle, and other special forum privileges.

  3. If I decide I don't want to pay, can I still play?
    Absolutely!

  4. What are your plans for Roly Poly Putt: PC going forward?
    We're going to continue making regular releases based on the feedback we receive from our community. We will also be slowly stripping away more and more of the mobile-centric elements of the game, making improvements to modding capabilities, and, once we're ready, adding brand new features, modes, and even stages. We plan to keep the game free up until the point when RPP:PC can stand on its own, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. We'll likely open the doors to the public at that point as well.

  5. What about the mobile versions? Still working on those? Will changes be carried over from the PC to the mobile release?
    Yes, we hope to continue supporting Roly Poly Putt on iOS and Android devices. Should this PC release flourish, it is likely that we will bring some of its updates to mobile, yes. Feel free to post any bug reports from our mobile versions on these forums as well.

  6. Have you considered a Steam Release?
    Yes, quite a lot! When the time is right, we may very well go towards Steam's Greenlight system and see what happens. Should that opportunity transpire, all RPP:PC purchases will be honored if Steam will allow us to.

  7. My in-game statistics are being shown on my user page! Can I disable this feature?
    Yep! Simply type poststats yes/no into the console, and restart the game. We're hoping to expand upon this functionality - perhaps one day we'll have a forum-wide leaderboard for every course!

  8. I made a donation and I don't see any changes to my forum account..what's going on?
    Did you use a different e-mail address? Your Paypal e-mail and your Spaddlewit Forum e-mail addresses need to match for you to receive your perks. If you didn't use the same address, please contact us at info@spaddlewit.com and we'll look into it.

  9. Do I need a forum account to play?
    You do not need to register, however...logging in with your forum account will drive a lot of cool features in the future. Right now, it merely displays your records on your userpage, but this is only a beginning.

  10. I have a question that isn't listed here...where can we find you guys?
    Well, you can either throw up a topic on the forums, or you can try catching us in our IRC Chatroom. We'll be in there from time to time.
Editing/Modding Questions
  1. How do I add my own files to Roly Poly Putt: PC?
    Simply open the console (press '~' on the keyboard) and type in "addfile [filename here]". We recommend archiving your modifications in .zip files for easy usage.

  2. I edited some of Roly's files in the archive and now the game won't launch! What's going on?
    The archive Roly uses for game assets can't be modified - if you're getting this error, I'd reinstall the game in the same directory. That being said, you can take parts of our package and use them to create archives of your own, and that will load just fine.

  3. What tools will I need to create levels?
    We recommend having the following:
    • Regrettably, DeleD CE
    • A 3D modelling program (ie. Blender, Maya)
    • A data compression program (ie. 7zip, WinRAR)
    • BMFont (exclusively for creating your own in-game fonts)
    • An image editor (ie. Photoshop, GIMP)
    • Our included set of utilities
    • Patience
    We will be fleshing out a more detailed guide on level construction as time progresses. In the meantime, we recommend you look at our existing levels/scripts and see what you can discover. We've included a lot of template models and scenery set-pieces in this release to help get you started - they're in the /models/ directory.

  4. Who has ownership over the levels/models/assets/etc. I create?
    You do, of course! We (as in Spaddlewit) retain ownership of the IP, the engine, the source code, and all assets belonging to the game, but anything you create is your own. You are more than welcome to 'remix' our work in your own RPP:PC modifications, provided you don't try to sell them. We're really looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with!

  5. Can content I create be played on the mobile versions of the game?
    Yes! Custom levels, costumes, and characters can be used on iOS and Android versions. For iOS users, make sure you have iTunes installed.

  6. Do the levels I create have to be golfing levels?
    Nope! We have a full 3D, 2.5D (3D against a plane, axis, gravity-based, you name it), and 2D-capable engine powering this game, don't forget. What you make can transcend the boundaries of Roly's design, if you know what you're doing.

  7. Can you give me a list of console commands/variables that might be useful to know?
    Here's a small sampling:
    • level [levelname] (ie. level level100)
    • screenshot
    • record/play [filename]
    • dumpobjects [filename]
    • addfile [filename]
    • clipcubes [on/off]
    • depthshot
    • rotateview
    • showhud
    • help
    Using the console for any command whatsoever disables the ability to save, unless you restart the game.

  8. ...Lua?
    Yes, we have Lua scripting capabilities. All of our level information is being fed into the game from a Lua file, in fact. The capabilities of Lua within this release are limited, so there isn't much beyond that....yet. Give us some time, and you will certainly see us expand this functionality.

  9. Can I use assets from Roly Poly Putt in my own projects?
    Unless you have explicit permission from either A.J. or Mike, you can't release anything here as part of your own unaffiliated project. You can't use our engine for any commercial means. You can, however use our assets to make whatever you'd like for Roly Poly Putt: PC, and you are more than welcome to share those creations with us here.
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