EDIT: Here is a rough basic video tutorial for Sandbox.  Sorry about how dark it is, more tutorials to come!  Platinum Arts Sandbox Tutorial NOTE: The previous link goes to YouTube and may contain content inappropriate for kids.  Don't forget about our help section here!!

Here is the Platinum Arts Sandbox Beta 2.2.0 Release :)  For anyone who is unfamiliar with Sandbox, here is a bit about it:
"Sandbox is a game design tool based on the Cube 2 engine that allows users to quickly and easily create and edit their own worlds in game, even cooperatively. It is free, open source, and easy to use for Kids and Adults." 

Here are just some of the goodies included in Sandbox Beta 2.2.0

* New Maps - Save The Princess (3D Platformer with speed boost power ups!), Forest
* New Quests - Apple Picking on Village, and rescuing the princess on Save The Princess
* New Cloud Options - Now clouds can be added that scroll above the landscape! Height can even be adjusted. Also the Skybox can rotate making the clouds appear to move.
* New easy to use Sandbox launcher thanks to James "ZKAT8IT" Burns, check his site!
* New Characters can be added - Now characters and animals such as bears can be added!
* Numerous menu changes and enhancements - Menus have been tweaked to improve ease of use and they can also be customized for color, font, etc.
* Basic Multilingual Support - WE NEED TRANSLATORS!! Please see here for more information!
* Available now in English, Dutch (thanks Ben 'gamshobny' Tilma!), and Swedish (thanks Lucas Orsvärn!).
* Editing made even easier!! Can change flying speed by using + and - keys!
* Many Graphical Enhancements - Many map updates, nicer looking waterfalls, rain, scrolling clouds, some redone textures, etc.
* Numerous bug fixes and features added "under the hood".
* Improved Jukebox and Musicpack implementation
* New Music and a lilypad model!
* And MANY more! (really there are lots!!)
NOTE: If your old maps look strange in this new version, please type /remip in the console!!

Platinum Arts 2.2.0 Download   NOTE: If you download the Fileplanet version, or already have you need this easy to install patch

Thanks for your interest, and I hope you enjoy it!!  A special thanks to Hirato who really has been the hero of this release and has advanced Sandbox so far.  Remember to check our wiki if you need help!  Also remember our irc channel is irc.oftc.net #sandbox or you can click here KIDS MUST HAVE PARENTAL PERMISSION!!!

Take care.

-mike

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written by Christian, June 28, 2008

Hi quick question. If I add a jpeg image to the loadback folder. Will it work? Or would I have to Change the script?

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written by Mike, June 28, 2008

Best way is to try Remove the other files (back them up) and try your image in there. It should work fine. Also I recommend downloading SB again, in case you didn't get my e-mail. Take care.
-mike

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written by Christian, June 28, 2008

ok thanks. I did.

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written by Hirato Kirata, June 28, 2008

it actually is as simple as adding another one, but there's another step you must take.
you must name it like the others, in numerical sequence.
you'll also have to edit the loadback.cfg file
look for the part that reads, '(rnd 11)', change it's argument to the amount of loadbacks, in this case, if it's just one more image, '(rnd 12)' will suffice

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written by Christian, June 28, 2008

alright thanks a bunch!

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written by Christian, June 29, 2008

Alright I got another problem. No matter what I do, I can't get coop editing to work, I followed the instructions and tried both methods. How do u do it? P.S. I got a Windows.

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written by Mike, June 29, 2008

Did you check here yet?
http://www.kids.platinumarts.net/wiki/index.php?title=Cooperative_Editing

The quick windows guide should get you going. If not let me know. Are you trying to have someone join your server? Do you have a firewall and/or a router? Make sure Sandbox is allowed in your firewall. If you have a router you might need to forward 28785 and 28786. Let me know if you need any more help!! Take care.
-mike

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written by jordan, July 08, 2008

i was just wonder, iv been looking around for ever and i can nott figure out how to use the other characters, i just would like to know how to get to them, of how to insert them

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written by Mike, July 08, 2008

What exactly do you mean by other characters? You can add creatures but their AI is kinda messed up, just because they relentlessly follow you To add them you type /newent monster 1 for example, and the number range is 0 - 6 After you add them you need to save the map and then when you reload the map they'll be there. Take care
-mike

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written by jordan, July 08, 2008

oohh ok, thanks, but i was also wonder how i would change the color of my robo-chimp player. i know i have done it before but im not exacly sure how i did it

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written by Mike, July 08, 2008

Try /teamskins 1 and /teamskins 0 (thanks Hirato). Also in our next version you can select a whole assortment of character colors Take care.
-mike

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written by jordan, July 08, 2008

sounds cool, and thanks again

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written by Mike, July 09, 2008

Anytime I hope you are enjoying it Take care.
-mike

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written by Christian, July 09, 2008

I've been working on my level for about a month now, and I'm pretty much finished. But I want to add a little mist to the level so it seems more realistic. Can u tell me how I make mist and if so I only want a little bit. Thanks.

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written by Hirato Kirata, July 09, 2008

I can't really help you with mist, but you can try messing with fog values, so try /fog 300 as an example. modify it till you're happy with it

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written by Christian, July 10, 2008

ok thanks

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written by nonayour beezwax, July 11, 2008

how do i download it

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written by Christian, July 12, 2008

top right of the main page where it says Newest Platinum Arts Sandbox Release!

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written by jordan, July 24, 2008

hi, i have some maps i made from 2.1, and i want to build more on them, but with the new version. is there anyway i can move my maps from the old sandbox folder, into the new one, and have it be one of the normal maps, so i can build on it like normal

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written by Hirato Kirata, July 24, 2008

look in packages/base for the .ogz files that're your maps, just copy them into the packages/base directory of the new one and you should be able to access them. this is assuming they're not there already.

grid size also changed, so don't forget to /remip if it looks strange
http://www.kids.platinumarts.net/wiki/index.php?title=Image:Hom1.jpg

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written by jordan, July 24, 2008

okay, thanks

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written by george, July 31, 2008

hi i was just wonder, my friend said that there was going to be vehicles in sand box eventually, i was just wonder if you could tell me if they will be in the next beta

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written by ASQ, October 18, 2008

I recently found your graphic design software and have a few questions. Can you create your own npc's in this program? Can you create yourself a playble character from the ground up? Can you create your character clothing and armor? Can you create your own quests?
Can you design your own interior and exterior, or can you only choose from a selection? I am very interested in your design software. Thanks!

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written by Mike, October 18, 2008

Yes!!

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