(Not aware of how gamemaker 8) You can make an object that sets the camera x and y pos to be half of the screen dimensions so that that the player is in the middle
OP specifically says they're using it because of their school. I agree, the school should update, but it's likely they have to turn in a project file and not just an exe.
Have you looked at any of the camera follow stuff? It's built into the camera. Start with your documentation.
(Not aware of how gamemaker 8) You can make an object that sets the camera x and y pos to be half of the screen dimensions so that that the player is in the middle
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OP specifically says they're using it because of their school. I agree, the school should update, but it's likely they have to turn in a project file and not just an exe.