Coldstone game engine
| Developer(s) | Beenox Studios, Ambrosia Software |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 1.0.1 / August 6, 2002 |
| Operating system | Mac OS 8.1 to 10.1 |
| Type | Integrated Development Environment |
The Coldstone game engine is a game creation suite for the Macintosh developed by Beenox Studios and Ambrosia Software.[1]
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[edit] Functionality
Although the Coldstone game creation software itself only runs on the Mac OS platform,[2][3] it is capable of compiling stand-alone games that run on the Mac OS 9 platform, the Mac OS X platform, or the Windows platform.[1] The software is designed to provide a full solution for creating role-playing or adventure-style games.[4] The full version of Coldstone shipped with a CD of royalty free artwork for use in one's custom games.[1] A commercial game, titled Pillars of Garendall, was produced in-house at Ambrosia to demonstrate the Coldstone software's abilities.[5]
[edit] Availability
The Coldstone game engine is currently indicated as being "Discontinued" with regard to the latest version information on the Ambrosia Software Web site.[6] According to Ambrosia Software, the Coldstone software has certain flaws to be dealt with before it is made available.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Cohen, Peter (2002-01-16). "Do it yourself with Ambrosia's Coldstone game engine". Macworld. http://www.macworld.com/article/3034/2002/01/coldstone.html. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
- ^ "Will Coldstone ever be ported to Windows? | Ambrosia Software, Inc.". Ambrosia Software. 2005-09-15. http://www.ambrosiasw.com/support/faqs/products/coldstone/Will-Coldstone-ever-be-ported-to-Windows. Retrieved 2010-03-29.
- ^ "Is Coldstone compatible with OS X 10.4 - Tiger? | Ambrosia Software, Inc.". Ambrosia Software. 2005-09-15. http://www.ambrosiasw.com/support/faqs/products/coldstone/Is-Coldstone-compatible-with-OS-X-104---Tiger. Retrieved 2010-03-29.
- ^ Cohen, Peter (2002-07-01). "Game Room". Macworld. http://www.macworld.com/article/1518/2002/07/gameroom.html. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
- ^ Largent, Andy (2001-11-19). "Coldstone Update; PoG Review, Expansion". Inside Mac Games. http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ID=4288. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
- ^ "Products | Ambrosia Software, Inc.". Ambrosia Software. http://www.ambrosiasw.com/support/faqs/products/. Retrieved 2010-03-29.
- ^ "What's this Coldstone I keep hearing about? | Ambrosia Software, Inc.". Ambrosia Software. 2005-09-20. http://www.ambrosiasw.com/support/faqs/products/pillars-of-garendall/Whats-this-Coldstone-I-keep-hearing-about. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
[edit] External links
- FAQs for the Coldstone software at Ambrosia Software
- Coldstone Web boards at Ambrosia Software
- Interview with Dee Brown, the developer of the ColdStone engine software
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