Question 1

How to export games from microStudio?

Accepted Answer

microStudio allows exporting games directly from the platform for web publishing, and you can download standalone offline versions from the Releases section or itch.io. However, the README lacks details on export formats for other platforms like mobile or desktop.

Question 2

Is microStudio good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes, microStudio is designed as an educational tool with tutorials and an accessible interface, making it ideal for learning programming through game development. But the self-hosting setup might be complex for complete novices.

Question 3

microStudio vs Godot for 2D games?

Accepted Answer

microStudio is better for beginners and rapid browser-based prototyping due to its simplicity and no-install setup. Godot is more powerful for complex 2D and 3D games but requires installation and has a steeper learning curve.

Question 4

Can I use microStudio offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use microStudio offline by downloading the standalone application from the GitHub Releases or itch.io, which works without an internet connection, as mentioned in the README.

Question 5

What programming languages does microStudio support?

Accepted Answer

microStudio supports MicroScript (v1 and v2), JavaScript, Lua, and Python, allowing developers to choose based on familiarity or learning goals, with MicroScript v2 as the default.

Question 6

How to self-host microStudio for a classroom?

Accepted Answer

To self-host, clone the repository, install Node.js, run npm install and npm start in the server directory, then access it via http://localhost:8080, following the README's step-by-step instructions.

Question 7

Does microStudio support multiplayer games?

Accepted Answer

The README mentions networking features with a relay service configuration, but details are sparse; it likely supports basic multiplayer but may not handle complex, large-scale multiplayer architectures.

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