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Package-o-matic

Package-o-matic is what is used for creating and unpacking packages for The 2D Shooter Game Creator. It has an easy interface and a smooth animation of what is happening.

Installing inspack files

You've got all these amazing free upgrades - now how to install them? Its easy:

  1. Download the files into the 2D Shooter Game Creator Directory (default is C:\Program Files\red spark studios\The 2D Shooter Game Creator)
  2. Run Package-o-matic from the start menu (package.exe in the main folder)
  3. Use the install to extract the files (You can repeat this in future to overwrite any changes you have made to the installed media)

That's it! All the extras are available from the download page.

Using levelpacks

To get your levels into the popular levelpack format:

  1. Run Package-o-matic from the start menu (package.exe in the main folder)
  2. Use the appropriate "lvl -> package" icon
  3. Select the level you wish to convert

The files are converted in the main directory from .lvl to .lvlpack, and each levelpack includes ALL the media required by The 2D Shooter Game Creator to run. The levelpack format is there for you to exchange levels with friends, family and acquaintances. Easy.

To unpack a levelpack:

  1. Run Package-o-matic as above
  2. Use the "package -> lvl" icon
  3. Select the levelpack you want to unpack

You can now run the game from "Play Game".

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