Community Forum

Welcome to the Relish Games community forum. Browse discussions about game development, the HGE 2D engine, troubleshooting tips, and project showcases. This forum serves as a knowledge base and gathering point for developers working with our tools and projects.

Navigating the Forum

This forum contains discussions spanning several years. Use the category cards below to explore different topics, or browse the popular threads section for commonly referenced discussions. Many threads include code examples and detailed explanations that remain useful reference material.

Forum Categories

General Discussion

Introductions, announcements, and general conversation about game development and the community.

142 threads 1,247 posts

Engine & API

Technical discussions about HGE internals, API usage, rendering, audio, and input handling.

287 threads 2,891 posts

Help & Troubleshooting

Get help with setup issues, build errors, runtime problems, and debugging strategies.

456 threads 3,124 posts

Project Showcase

Share your games, demos, and experiments built with HGE or related to our projects.

89 threads 567 posts

Tutorials & Resources

Community-contributed tutorials, code snippets, and learning resources.

73 threads 412 posts

Tools & Editors

Discussions about particle editors, texture tools, IDE setup, and development workflows.

54 threads 298 posts

Popular Threads

Using the Forum Effectively

This community forum has accumulated years of valuable discussions about game development, engine usage, and troubleshooting. Here's how to get the most out of it:

Finding Answers

Before starting a new discussion, browse existing threads in relevant categories. Many common questions about setup, build errors, and API usage have been thoroughly addressed. The Help & Troubleshooting category is particularly useful for resolving technical issues.

Build and Linker Errors

If you're encountering linker errors like LNK1104 or similar build issues, check the troubleshooting threads first. For more complex linker problems, Stack Overflow has extensive discussions about LNK1104 and related linker errors that may help diagnose your specific situation.

Code Examples

Many threads include working code examples. When adapting code for your project, pay attention to context — examples may assume certain initialization steps or project configuration. The official documentation provides canonical reference material.

Sharing Your Work

The Project Showcase category is the place to share games, demos, and experiments you've built. Include screenshots, describe your approach, and note any interesting challenges you overcame.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I navigate to specific threads?

    Use the category pages to browse by topic, or use the thread viewer with a topic ID (e.g., /forum/viewtopic.php?t=1001) to access specific discussions directly.

  • Are the code examples still relevant?

    Most fundamental concepts and API patterns remain applicable. For the most current information, always cross-reference with the documentation portal.

  • Where should I look for setup help?

    The Tools & Editors category covers IDE configuration, while Help & Troubleshooting addresses build and runtime issues.

  • Can I reference forum discussions in my own tutorials?

    Yes, linking to relevant forum threads is encouraged. This helps others discover useful context and related discussions.