Hey there, my fellow platformer devs and enthusiasts! 👋

I'm beyond thrilled to share some amazing news about our beloved Platformer Essentials Cookbook!

Thanks to your incredible support, the book has become a top seller on itch.io' educational books category! 🎉

This is all about YOU - the community that has embraced the book's vision and joined me in this exciting game development adventure.

Let's take a moment to celebrate and dive into what makes this book so special. 📚✨

👾 A Sneak Peek at the Recipes Inside

The cookbook is packed with unique 'recipes', which are design patterns meticulously crafted for platformer game development. Here's a taste of what you'll find inside:

1. BasicMovingCharacter2D: Master the essentials of character movement in 2D platformers with this foundational recipe.
2. PassThroughCharacter2D: Learn how to create characters that can seamlessly pass through specific platforms, adding depth to your gameplay.
3. MovingPlatform2D: Spice up your levels with platforms that move, bringing dynamic challenges to your game's environment.
4. PathFollowPlatform2D: Discover the art of creating platforms that follow a predetermined path, adding predictability and rhythm to your levels.
5. Hazard2D: Introduce a thrilling hit-and-hurt system to create hazards that keep players on the edge of their seats.
6. BumpingEnemy2D: Dive into crafting enemies that bounce the player away, adding a bouncy twist to your game's challenges.
7. Stomping & StompableObject2D: Create classic platformer elements where players can stomp on objects or enemies for interactive fun. 
8. PathFollowEnemy2D: Design enemies that follow set paths, adding a strategic layer to your platformer's gameplay. 
9. InteractiveArea2D: Learn to build areas in your game that respond to player interactions, making your world feel alive and responsive.
10. Portal2D: Warp your players to new locations with portals, opening up a world of creative level design possibilities.
11. Checkpoint2D: Implement checkpoints to save progress and maintain the flow of your game, a staple in any platformer.
12. Switch2D: Introduce switches that trigger events, adding an interactive puzzle element to your game.

Each of these recipes is designed to enhance your platformer game development skills and add exciting elements to your games! 🌟

I'm confident these recipes will inspire and guide you through your game development journey, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned developer. 🚀

🙌 A Big Thank You!

I cannot express enough how grateful we are for your support. It's because of you that the "Platformer Essentials Cookbook v1.0.0" has reached such heights. This success story is as much yours as it is ours. 🐷💜

📣 Share Your Creations!

I'd love to see what you cook up with these recipes!

Share your projects and experiences using #PlatformerEssentials on social media, and let's keep this amazing community thriving!

Here's to more exciting developments and to pushing the boundaries of platformer game development together! 🍻

Keep developing and until the next one!~

- Henrique Campos, Pigdev Studio