I have not used the engine for quite a few years as I have always been busy at work. Now that I am retired, I am looking back to those programs I purchased with intentions of creating something fun. There is a wealth of information about 3DGS and it appears to be still a capable engine yet there seems to be few people using it. Has everyone moved on?

Im still using it. But i became very lazy, doing not much at all.

Even if you don't use the game engine for a release you can still use the tools like MED or WED and export your creations to other engines to create old-school levels and 3d models.

Maybe you can create small gameplay ideas faster in Acknex to test them out before transitioning to another engine.

It might also be a good idea to check out the complete 120 AUM collection and Acknex Unlimited for game demos, examples and scripts. A lot of concepts and solutions can be transferred to modern engines. So you don't need to reinvent the wheel. So in that case you're right, there is a wealth of information.

And the most important part is, that you have fun.

I am also using A7/A8 still fom time to time. Still have plans and plots in mind. However its not easy for me to come into the mood of spending hours and hours for Gamestudio. There are so many other nice things in the computer/internet world.

I'm still using it and have plans to complete a couple of games.

I already have seen your games on itch.io can you explain your experience of using 3dgs in 2023 more? On windows 10? 11? What works what doesnt?
Limitations, etc.

I am not advising others to do so, but I have released 4 games on Steam with A8.
Mostly positive reviews overall.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1845670/Islands_of_the_Caliph/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/502720/Star_Explorers/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1051840/Paradox_Vector/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/546780/Anomalies/

As well as a few other prototypes on my itch page... (not all games are A8)
https://schmidt-workshops.itch.io/

Oh wow, I have checked and added these to my wishlist exactly today
And it's actually nice that I got answer from you, may I talk to you on discord about this if you dont mind?

Dooley, Games are different - but great!

I have notebook with win10 and PC with win11. All works fine.
And i have more demo projects, but i do not publish them because it have no english subtitles, only rus
I should translate it and share it with the community





looks so great!

Yes, I was playing your game Yesterday with my wife, SHADOW :))) it was fun time, scary but fun to play, thanks for sharing your experience btw and seems we're in the close region, waiting to see more from you friend 👋

Just upload one of my games! (demo! 4 of 20 levels)
https://voronetz.itch.io/rockers-revenge

Does the Pro version give you the source code and can you develop your own custom packer?
I want to try and get the pro version.

No, the pro version is supplied only as a key file

I bought A8Comertical about ~12 years ago, and updated to A8Pro last year.
I like it. auto-LOD generator, resource packer, custom starter panel

For now, Commertical edition is unavaiable (I guess), and if you think update from Extra (and you really love lite-c).... maybe that makes sense, because Extra version has too many limitations

I first got the engine, I think it was A5 but I dont remember,...back in 1999. Now I have A8 extra and mess around with it sometimes.

If that's true where is the resource packer and exe file for your game? it builds?

I am still using this package, and I am working on a nice project.