MONZON
"You've outgrown the toys, endured the bloatware..." -Thomas Paine
MONZON is a fully customizable IDE for developing web games.
Providing Stormborn v0.17.5, a hackable HTML5 canvas engine inspired by Game Maker and modernized for the web, as the default engine.
Key Features
- LLM-extensible, enhanced by contextual assistance.
- Every component is exposed, editable, and written in Typescript.
- Portable project source and consistent, reproducible builds.
- Free of node_modules.
- Use git, flash drives, or any versioning method.
- No lock-in— replace Stormborn with any web-based engine.
Core Philosophy
- Human readability.
- For adults, children, hobbyists, or professionals.
- Uninterrupted flow and rapid iteration.
- Transparency and full user control.
- Precise function without abstraction.
- Tool ownership without forced workflows.
F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)
UPLOADING YOUR GAME
Where can I upload my game made with MONZON?
Drag and drop your game folder onto Neocities to host it. Or use to itch.io and follow their submission process for web games.
If your game's worth a lick, share it with us. We might feature it in a video or consider hosting it on our platform later.
GENERAL
What platforms does MONZON run on?
MONZON runs on Windows 11 and macOS. Windows 7 support is comming.Is MONZON open-source?
It’s hackable. Dive in and modify it as you see fit.Is MONZON free?
Yes. Gratis.Does MONZON have a license agreement?
No EULA.Where can I report bugs for MONZON?
Here. Be specific.Is there a MONZON development roadmap?
No formal roadmap. We’re building new features as we go.Who made MONZON?
Fernando and Francisco.Why is it called MONZON?
Don’t ask. Secret.Does MONZON collect telemetry data?
We don’t track anything.Can I use MONZON offline?
Yes. No internet required. Unless you use a cloud LLM assistant. How can I contribute to MONZON?
Send us your ideas.Where can I follow MONZON updates?
Here. Newsletter coming soon.
INSTALLATIONHow do I install the MONZON game engine?
Follow the instructions in the INSTALL tab.Does MONZON require an internet connection?
No. It runs offline. Unless you use a cloud LLM assistant.Can I install MONZON on multiple computers?
Yes. Use it on as many machines as you want.Why does my antivirus flag MONZON?
Some antivirus software flags unconventional tools like MONZON as false positives. It's safe—adjust your settings and whitelist it.Can I run MONZON from a USB drive?
Probably, yeah. Give it a shot.Is there a portable version of MONZON?
Not confirmed. Try and report back.Does MONZON support ARM or M1 chips?
Untested.How do I uninstall MONZON completely?
Delete the installation and projects folders.
FILES AND FOLDERS
Where are MONZON project files stored?
Wherever you choose to save them.Where is the MONZON config folder?
MONZON\usr\config.Where are MONZON skins stored?
MONZON\usr\config\skins.Where are MONZON logs saved?
No specific log location yet. Check back.Can I change MONZON’s default save location?
Yes. Set it to any directory.Which MONZON files should I back up?
Back up projects and configs you care about.
INTERFACE/USAGE
How do I create a new project in MONZON?
Right-click the file browser window and select “Create New Project/Prototype.”What file types does MONZON support?
Figure it out by testing.How do I import assets into MONZON?
Drag them into your assets folder.How do I add custom fonts in MONZON?
Not available yet. Support is coming.Can I use custom shaders in MONZON?
Not traditional shaders, experiment with layers and blend modes.What do MONZON’s panels do?
Panel titles are self-explanatory. Check them out and explore.How do I switch between debug and cinema mode in MONZON?
Shift + click the play arrow.How do I open the MONZON console?
It’s accessible. Exact steps are being documented.What do MONZON’s icons mean?
They’re intuitive. Change them if they don’t work for you.How do I maximize a panel in MONZON?
Double-click the title bar or click the maximize button (middle, top left).Is there a fullscreen mode in MONZON?
Yes. Press F11.Can I hide MONZON’s UI?
Yes, we're still documenting the exact steps. You probably won't need to.Are there keyboard shortcuts for MONZON?
Still finalizing them. Team’s debating options.
PERFORMANCE
Why is MONZON running slowly?
Shouldn’t be. Either your hardware’s weak or something’s off. Send details.How do I optimize MONZON speed?Tweak your project or send us specifics if it’s slow.Is there a memory profiler in MONZON?
The default browser one.
SKINS & CUSTOMIZATION
How do I install a new MONZON skin?
Drag it to the skins folder, then go to the settings window and select it from the dropdown menu.How do I create a custom MONZON skin?
Modify an existing skin. Experiment and learn as you go.Where is MONZON’s skin folder?
MONZON\usr\config\skins.Can I customize fonts and spacing in MONZON?
Yes. No guide yet, but it’s doable.Can I disable animations in MONZON?
Yes, and you can add your own. Get creative.How do I reset to MONZON’s default skin?
You should've backed it up.Can I share MONZON skins with others?
Yes, please. If they’re good, we’ll feature them with your permission.
MODS & HACKING
Is MONZON moddable?
Yes. It’s built to be modded.Where can I find MONZON community mods?
Approved mods are on the MODS tab. Check here for others.How do I modify MONZON’s UI?
Figure it out by experimenting. Learn by doing.What language is MONZON built with?
Mostly JavaScript. Details are vague.Can I fork MONZON?
You can knife it, spoon it, chopstick it, etc..Is there a plugin system for MONZON?
Not yet. Try building one.How do I override MONZON’s internal functions?
If you’re asking this, you likely know how to figure it out.How do I test a MONZON mod?
Test it however you made it.Can modding MONZON break anything?
Definitely, proceed with caution.
COMPATIBILITY
Can MONZON export games to web?
Web-only exports for now.Can MONZON run on Linux?
Not yet. Support our funding goal for Linux.Does MONZON work with touchscreens?
Should. Report if it doesn’t.Does MONZON support gamepads?
Likely, including budget ones. Test it.Can I integrate external libraries with MONZON?
If you know what this means, you can probably make it work.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Why won’t MONZON launch?
Something’s wrong—your setup or ours. Send detailed specs.Why is my MONZON screen blank?
Unknown issue. Send a bug report with details.Why aren’t my assets loading in MONZON?
Verify they’re in the correct folder.Why can’t I hear sound in MONZON?
Check your system’s sound mixer or audio settings.Why is my MONZON project not saving?
Make sure you're hitting the save button (SD card icon).How do I reset MONZON completely?
Delete the installation and projects folders. Reinstall.Where are MONZON crash logs?
No specific location yet. Send crash details.
COMMUNITY & CONTACT
How do I contact MONZON developers?
Use the NETWORK tab to reach us directly.Is there a MONZON community forum?
No formal forum. Connect via the NETWORK tab.Where can I share my games made with MONZON?
Discord.Will my MONZON suggestion be considered?
Yes. Send it over.Are there MONZON events or game jams?
Yes, but announcements are last-minute. Watch our channels.Can I meet other MONZON users?
Connect on Discord or Reddit. Your risk.
GAME ASSETS
Where can I find game assets for my game?
Look for other creators to collab on our Discord.Check out; OpenGameArt, FreeSound, Public Domain Review, and similar sites.
MONZON runs on Windows 11 and macOS. Windows 7 support is comming.Is MONZON open-source?
It’s hackable. Dive in and modify it as you see fit.Is MONZON free?
Yes. Gratis.Does MONZON have a license agreement?
No EULA.Where can I report bugs for MONZON?
Here. Be specific.Is there a MONZON development roadmap?
No formal roadmap. We’re building new features as we go.Who made MONZON?
Fernando and Francisco.Why is it called MONZON?
Don’t ask. Secret.Does MONZON collect telemetry data?
We don’t track anything.Can I use MONZON offline?
Yes. No internet required. Unless you use a cloud LLM assistant. How can I contribute to MONZON?
Send us your ideas.Where can I follow MONZON updates?
Here. Newsletter coming soon.
INSTALLATIONHow do I install the MONZON game engine?
Follow the instructions in the INSTALL tab.Does MONZON require an internet connection?
No. It runs offline. Unless you use a cloud LLM assistant.Can I install MONZON on multiple computers?
Yes. Use it on as many machines as you want.Why does my antivirus flag MONZON?
Some antivirus software flags unconventional tools like MONZON as false positives. It's safe—adjust your settings and whitelist it.Can I run MONZON from a USB drive?
Probably, yeah. Give it a shot.Is there a portable version of MONZON?
Not confirmed. Try and report back.Does MONZON support ARM or M1 chips?
Untested.How do I uninstall MONZON completely?
Delete the installation and projects folders.
FILES AND FOLDERS
Where are MONZON project files stored?
Wherever you choose to save them.Where is the MONZON config folder?
MONZON\usr\config.Where are MONZON skins stored?
MONZON\usr\config\skins.Where are MONZON logs saved?
No specific log location yet. Check back.Can I change MONZON’s default save location?
Yes. Set it to any directory.Which MONZON files should I back up?
Back up projects and configs you care about.
INTERFACE/USAGE
How do I create a new project in MONZON?
Right-click the file browser window and select “Create New Project/Prototype.”What file types does MONZON support?
Figure it out by testing.How do I import assets into MONZON?
Drag them into your assets folder.How do I add custom fonts in MONZON?
Not available yet. Support is coming.Can I use custom shaders in MONZON?
Not traditional shaders, experiment with layers and blend modes.What do MONZON’s panels do?
Panel titles are self-explanatory. Check them out and explore.How do I switch between debug and cinema mode in MONZON?
Shift + click the play arrow.How do I open the MONZON console?
It’s accessible. Exact steps are being documented.What do MONZON’s icons mean?
They’re intuitive. Change them if they don’t work for you.How do I maximize a panel in MONZON?
Double-click the title bar or click the maximize button (middle, top left).Is there a fullscreen mode in MONZON?
Yes. Press F11.Can I hide MONZON’s UI?
Yes, we're still documenting the exact steps. You probably won't need to.Are there keyboard shortcuts for MONZON?
Still finalizing them. Team’s debating options.
PERFORMANCE
Why is MONZON running slowly?
Shouldn’t be. Either your hardware’s weak or something’s off. Send details.How do I optimize MONZON speed?Tweak your project or send us specifics if it’s slow.Is there a memory profiler in MONZON?
The default browser one.
SKINS & CUSTOMIZATION
How do I install a new MONZON skin?
Drag it to the skins folder, then go to the settings window and select it from the dropdown menu.How do I create a custom MONZON skin?
Modify an existing skin. Experiment and learn as you go.Where is MONZON’s skin folder?
MONZON\usr\config\skins.Can I customize fonts and spacing in MONZON?
Yes. No guide yet, but it’s doable.Can I disable animations in MONZON?
Yes, and you can add your own. Get creative.How do I reset to MONZON’s default skin?
You should've backed it up.Can I share MONZON skins with others?
Yes, please. If they’re good, we’ll feature them with your permission.
MODS & HACKING
Is MONZON moddable?
Yes. It’s built to be modded.Where can I find MONZON community mods?
Approved mods are on the MODS tab. Check here for others.How do I modify MONZON’s UI?
Figure it out by experimenting. Learn by doing.What language is MONZON built with?
Mostly JavaScript. Details are vague.Can I fork MONZON?
You can knife it, spoon it, chopstick it, etc..Is there a plugin system for MONZON?
Not yet. Try building one.How do I override MONZON’s internal functions?
If you’re asking this, you likely know how to figure it out.How do I test a MONZON mod?
Test it however you made it.Can modding MONZON break anything?
Definitely, proceed with caution.
COMPATIBILITY
Can MONZON export games to web?
Web-only exports for now.Can MONZON run on Linux?
Not yet. Support our funding goal for Linux.Does MONZON work with touchscreens?
Should. Report if it doesn’t.Does MONZON support gamepads?
Likely, including budget ones. Test it.Can I integrate external libraries with MONZON?
If you know what this means, you can probably make it work.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Why won’t MONZON launch?
Something’s wrong—your setup or ours. Send detailed specs.Why is my MONZON screen blank?
Unknown issue. Send a bug report with details.Why aren’t my assets loading in MONZON?
Verify they’re in the correct folder.Why can’t I hear sound in MONZON?
Check your system’s sound mixer or audio settings.Why is my MONZON project not saving?
Make sure you're hitting the save button (SD card icon).How do I reset MONZON completely?
Delete the installation and projects folders. Reinstall.Where are MONZON crash logs?
No specific location yet. Send crash details.
COMMUNITY & CONTACT
How do I contact MONZON developers?
Use the NETWORK tab to reach us directly.Is there a MONZON community forum?
No formal forum. Connect via the NETWORK tab.Where can I share my games made with MONZON?
Discord.Will my MONZON suggestion be considered?
Yes. Send it over.Are there MONZON events or game jams?
Yes, but announcements are last-minute. Watch our channels.Can I meet other MONZON users?
Connect on Discord or Reddit. Your risk.
GAME ASSETS
Where can I find game assets for my game?
Look for other creators to collab on our Discord.Check out; OpenGameArt, FreeSound, Public Domain Review, and similar sites.