This is a set of resources I have created including videos and 'how to' examples of game maker skills and concepts. The examples use game maker 8.1 and will soon be accompanied by examples using Game Maker Studio.
This is a very helpful video tutorial on how to make a platformer game in Game Maker 7, but it does also apply to Game Maker 8. It goes through the basics by actually showing you how to make the objects on-screen.
From YoYoGames Wiki Game Maker Scripts are used in Game Maker to execute code. A Game Maker script is basically a function, capable of taking arguments in, and returning a certain return value. The advantage of scripts over regular pieces of code is that they could be performed more than once, saving file size, memory, and also making the code simpler to read, understand, and edit.
This link will bring you to a forum that provides tips and tricks for game maker. It also provides access to discussions about common questions with the software.
This website is all about Game Maker. It is a forum and people post all sorts of things like game ideas, and games that are a work-in-progress. This is valuable because you can connect to the Game Maker community, and generally make better games.
Yes, this is a Wikipedia website. But it is valuable. It tells you the history of Game Maker, what it is, and the most valuable part of all, it tells you a little bit about Game Maker language. Can be useful for multiple things in Game Maker
Use the free Sprite Maker tool to create your own sprites. It is really easy to use and you can very quickly create a character with his own unique outfit. You will be creating your own sprites in seconds. When you have finished customizing you can export out your sprite and use it in your game.
This site is a tremendous resource for learning how to accomplish many tasks in Game Maker. The video tutorials show you step by step how to achieve so much. Tutorials range from beginning through advanced and cover different types of games, skills, etc.
This site contains a number of tutorials, some text based, some with videos to guide you through a number of skills and projects using Game Maker. The format seems easy to follow and most helpful.
This is a great site to find resources you can use as sprites. This sites is great if you need a tutorial on how to do something. It also includes many other links to resources that may help you on your journey through Gm