mpagd_util

Overview

`mpagd_util` is a utility tool designed to work with Multi-Platform Arcade Game Designer (MPAGD), a game development tool created by Jonathan Cauldwell. MPAGD allows developers to create retro-style games for a variety of platforms, including ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, MSX, and others.

This utility provides additional functionality to manage and manipulate MPAGD project files, such as `.apj` files (Arcade Project Files). It simplifies tasks like importing, and modifying game assets such as blocks, sprites and screens, as well as some other features to assist with development.

Features

Read and Write `.apj` Files: Parse and modify MPAGD project files, including game assets like blocks, sprites, and screens.

Import different assets from `.agd` Files: Import a full `.agd` file or just selected elements into `.apj` files.

Auto Backup, Backup and Restore: Create backups of project and code files, and restore them when needed to prevent data loss, Automatically create backups whenever project files are modified to ensure changes are saved safely.

Rotate Sprites and Blocks: Enables you to easily rotate blocks and sprites and easily create a fully rotated sprite from a single sprite or block.

Display Sprites and Blocks: Render sprites and blocks directly in the terminal or to bitmap for quick visualization.

Reorder Sprites and Blocks: Adjust the sequence of sprites and blocks within a project to better suit your design needs, automatically updating their references throughout the project to maintain consistency.

Use Cases

Game Development: Enhance your MPAGD projects by importing and managing assets.

Asset Management: Reuse or modify blocks, sprites, and other assets across multiple projects.

Links

Source Code and Documentation

https://jonathan-cauldwell.itch.io/multi-platform-arcade-game-designer