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by Jon (http://www.tencl.com/uer/index/2) (Updated on 2015-11-04)

Part 1 (Intro) (http://www.stencyl.com/help/viewArticle/143/) - Part 2 (Resources)

(http://www.stencyl.com/help/viewArticle/144/) - Part 3 (Actors) (http://www.stencyl.com/help/viewArticle/145/) - Part 4
(Create a Scene) (http://www.stencyl.com/help/viewArticle/146/) - Part 5 (Test your Game)
(http://www.stencyl.com/help/viewArticle/147/)

Introduction

This short, hands-on tutorial will walk you through the steps needed to create a simple platformer using pre-made content, so that you
can become familiar with the main parts of Stencyl’s interface.

Make sure you download (http://www.stencyl.com/download/) and install Stencyl 3.4.0 (or later) before starting the crash
course. This new crash course will not work in 3.3.0 or earlier.

Download the Crah Coure Kit

This Crash Course requires the Crash Course Kit, which can be downloaded here
(https://github.com/Stencyl/stencylpedia/blob/master/crash-course-1/Crash%20Course%20Kit.stencyl?raw=true).

How to Intall the Crah Coure Kit

Method 1: Drag and Drop
To install the kit, drag the le into Stencyl, like displayed below.

Method 2: Use the Menu
Alternatively, you can import it from the File menu (File > Import Game…).

Create a New Game (Part 1 of 5)

Welcome Center

When you open Stencyl, you’ll see a screen that looks something like this.

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This is the Welcome Center. From here, you can either create a new game or open an existing game.

Creating a New Game

1. Click the dotted rectangle labeled "Click here to create a Game".

2. Click on the Crash Course Kit, then click the Next button at the bottom of the dialog.

What are Kits? Often times when you create a game in Stencyl, you’ll want to start with a Kit. A kit is a game template that
comes with pre-made resources, settings and game logic. The kit you’re starting with here has all the resources you’ll need
for the Crash Course.

3. Next, you’ll see a dialog pop up where you can set the game window’s size (in pixels) and name your game.

We’re going to name it "Crash Course Game", though feel free to name it whatever you’d like.

By setting the Width and Height dimensions in the Screen Size section, you are determining the size of the window/view that the
player will see when he or she plays your game. In this case, let’s go with a Width of 640 and a Height of 480.

Click the Create button.

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4. You’ll now be taken to the Dashboard, a central area where you can see and open your game’s resources (actors, graphics, sounds,
game logic, etc).

Continue to Part 2 → (http://www.stencyl.com/help/viewArticle/144/)

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Disclaimer: Use comments to provide feedback and point out issues with the article (typo, wrong info, etc.). If you're seeking help
for your game, please ask a question on the forums (http://community.stencyl.com). Thanks!

41 Comment

Game Makers Hn (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/552888)

Hi people, you can see full tutorial of crash course 1 in this link https://youtu.be/EaBTKlhSK5M
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4 month, 3 week ago -2

daudzkie (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/551606)
for those who were not able to load the crash course kit. try closing and reopening stencil(autocorrect) and crash course should load now.
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5 month, 4 da ago 0

Earia2005 (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/546413)
The crash course won't load I downloaded it and it doesn't do anything. What's up with that?
(http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/546413)
6 month, 3 da ago 1

wizodp (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/544616)

to all the haters it does work

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6 month, 1 week ago 1

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coldplay27 (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/544432)
Need help with the beginning of the game
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6 month, 2 week ago 1

PodgyPiglet7 (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/537510)
How do I make games? I really can't wait :)
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7 month, 3 week ago 1

979293248aa (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/520998)
7777777
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11 month ago 1

BSGames (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/520420)
The crash course won't download. Also why cant I download stencyl as an app? That would be way more convenient.
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11 month ago 1

siriousje (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/511883)
nothing happens when I import that le Crash Course Kit.stencyl in the stencyl I downloaded (3.4.0-beta4 build 9300), doesn't show as
(http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/511883)
new game template or anything, just... nothing

1 ear, 1 week ago 1

Brad S (http://www.stencyl.com/users/index/511705)
download for crash course doesn't work...
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1 ear, 1 week ago 3

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