NewgroundsIO API Plugin for Construct 3

The NewgroundsIO Plugin for Construct 3 simplifies the process of integrating your games with the Newgrounds platform, enabling a seamless connection to features like user authentication, leaderboards, medals, cloud saving, and more. With built-in dialogs and support for asynchronous actions, the plugin provides all the tools you need to bring your game to the Newgrounds community.

Key Features

• User Authentication: Easily manage user login and logout processes using the simplified login workflow. Once logged in, access user-specific data such as profile information and medals.
• Leaderboards & Scoreboards: Incorporate competitive elements into your game by displaying leaderboards and posting player scores. The plugin allows you to create dynamic, real-time scoreboards with minimal setup.
• Medals System: Encourage player engagement by unlocking in-game medals. Configure and display medals with the built-in dialog, and ensure players can see their progress toward unlocking each one.
• Cloud Saving: NewgroundsIO supports cloud-saving functionality, enabling players to save their game progress in multiple slots. With up to three free slots available, this feature provides persistent data storage for your players.
• Built-In Dialogs: Quickly integrate interactive dialogs for medals, scoreboards, and saved slots without the need for custom UI development. These modal dialogs are fully functional and styled to match your game’s icon and branding.
• Documentation. Addon ACEs are fully documented here.

Ease of Use

The NewgroundsIO plugin for Construct 3 is designed to be user-friendly, with a straightforward configuration process:

1. Game Setup: First, create your game on Newgrounds and navigate to the “API Tools” section to obtain your AppID and AES Key.
2. Plugin Integration: Add the NGIO plugin to your Construct 3 project, input your AppID and AES Key, and the plugin will handle the rest. The plugin will load libraries and initialize automatically.
3. API Ready: The On Ready condition will trigger once the plugin is ready to operate, ensuring you only interact with the API after it has fully initialized.

Built-In Dialogs for Quick Integration

The plugin comes with pre-configured dialogs that handle:

• Medals Dialog: Displays available medals and their unlock status. If the player is logged in, their medal progress will be shown.
• Scoreboard Dialog: Showcases player scores along with profile pictures and names.
• Saved Slots Dialog: Lets players view and load saved game slots. Ensure to queue the current game data for saving before invoking this dialog.

Advanced Features

• Asynchronous Actions: The plugin supports asynchronous actions, allowing you to queue multiple actions without blocking the game flow. Use the Wait for previous action functionality from the System plugin to ensure smooth execution.
• Game Protection: Prevent piracy and illegal monetization by restricting game access to only valid domains, ensuring that your game is securely hosted.
• Analytics & Referrals: Track in-game events and gather basic analytics through the App Stats section. Configure custom events and referrals to engage players further.

Developer-Friendly

• MIT License: The plugin is open-source and available under the MIT License, making it free to use for both personal and commercial projects.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Step-by-step instructions and examples are available to ensure easy implementation. Join the community for support via the official Discord channel.

Why Choose NewgroundsIO Plugin for Construct 3?

• Fully Integrated: All major Newgrounds features, including user authentication, leaderboards, medals, and cloud-saving, are available with minimal setup.
• Time-Saving Built-In Dialogs: Pre-configured dialogs handle common game elements like medals, scoreboards, and save slots, speeding up development.
• Secure and Reliable: With game protection and robust cloud-saving features, your game is secure, and players’ progress is safe.
• Free and Open-Source: The plugin is free to use and can be integrated into any commercial or non-commercial project.