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This being the Game Development forum, I was surprised at the lack of RPG Maker games/threads here.

[url="http://tkool.jp/products/rpgxp/eng/"]RPG Maker XP (2004)[/url]
[url="http://tkool.jp/products/rpgvx/eng/"]RPG Maker VX (2007)[/url]

RPG Maker is a neat piece of software created by Enterbrain, inc. (Better known for the Japanese gaming magazine, [i]Famitsu[/i]) that allows people with no programming knowledge to design simple RPGs from scratch. The RPG Maker programs feature a simple drag & drop interface that is easy to use, and with a lot of work, can produce decent games. The most recent titles, [i]RPG Maker VX[/i] and [i]RPG Maker XP[/i] are localized and available for purchase from Enterbrain's website for $60, although there is also a trial option if you want to check them out. (XP is the superior version, in my opinion)

For those of us with shallower pockets, however, there is the older [i]RPG Maker 2000[/i] and it's upgraded version [i]RPG Maker 2003[/i] available for download [url="http://2drpg.com/2003.php"]here[/url]. Both of these never left the shores of Japan, and are available thanks to dedicated fans who translated the whole thing from Japanese into English. [i]2k/3[/i] does not support outside scripting, unlike [i]XP[/i] and [i]VX[/i], so you're stuck with the tools that come packaged with it, (and the Final Fantasy 4 esque Active Time Battle System) although you can add your own graphics and sounds. [i]2k/3[/i] also only supports SNES/GBA style graphics and resolution, unlike [i]XP[/i] and [i]VX[/i], which support higher resolution graphics. Even with these restrictions, there are plenty of premade sprites, music, enemies and items to get you started on your own RPG!

Here are a few screenshots of each version:

2000 & 2003:
[spoiler]
[img]http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/4018/sideview2vj.jpg[/img]
[img]http://uirpg.com/games/screens/133.png[/img]
[img]http://www.freewebs.com/batman683/Screen02.JPG[/img][/spoiler]
XP:
[spoiler][img]http://tkool.jp/products/rpgxp/eng/capt06.gif[/img]
[img]http://tkool.jp/products/rpgxp/eng/capt09.gif[/img]
[img]http://tkool.jp/products/rpgxp/eng/capt03.gif[/img]
[img]http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs16/f/2007/141/6/6/RPG_Maker_XP_Map_by_Firephoenix93.png[/img][/spoiler]
VX:
[spoiler][img]http://tkool.jp/products/rpgvx/eng/1-3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://tkool.jp/products/rpgvx/eng/1-1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://tkool.jp/products/rpgvx/eng/1-2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://tkool.jp/products/rpgvx/eng/1-4.jpg[/img][/spoiler]

And to top of the cake, here are some resources where you can find extra resources:

[url="http://www.rmxpunlimited.net/"]RMXP Unlimited[/url]: The Official RM community run by Enterbrain. There are tons of resources and scripts for RPG Maker XP and VX.
[url="http://www.rpgrevolution.com/"]RPG Revolution[/url]: A resource website with resources for RPG Maker XP, VX and 2k/3.
[url="http://www.crankeye.com/"]RPG Maker Resource Kit[/url]: A nice website with plenty of resources for RPG Maker XP, VX and 2k/3. In their forums are also downloads for mods to add a little more freedom.
[url="http://charas-project.net/resources.php?lang=en"]Charas[/url]: The best website for RPG Maker 2k/3 resources. There are tons to sift through, but the best part is the "Charas Generators," where you can make your own sprites out of bits and pieces submitted by users.

If I forgot anything, please post it :) I also know quite a bit about RPG Maker 2003 so you can also ask questions if you haven't used it before.

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I'm gettin XP right now. This looks badass.

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Yes, XP is the definitive version in my opinion.

On a side note, Enterbrain are releasing RPG Maker DS in japan, which lets you share your games through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Although in all likelihood it will not come out in the US, I suppose we can dream, right?

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Aha. I used to have experience in such things. I loved VX for it's random dungeon generator and the default faces on the menu screen. Hated the rest of VX, however. (I did kinda like the quick chest/door creation). My favorite was XP, mainly because the RGSS for that was what I was skilled with as opposed to RGSS2.

However, my game creation was a failure, simply because I could not put the effort into it alone. So I gave up. I wasn't completely good with mapping either, however, I did improve.

I for one, would've always liked to see game projects in developement on here. Even if RMXP is a bit restricting at times.

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Yeah, I always appreciated VX for it's user-friendliness, but I found it much more limiting than XP, and the included sprites were butt ugly compared with XP (save the portraits.) As much as I liked XP though, I'm a cheap ass and used the *cough* illegitimate *cough* version for a little while, although I switched to 2003 since the XP fan translation doesn't work with Vista. I was actually proud of what I pulled off in 2003 but I ultimately quit due to the massive effort you need to put in if you really want to make a decent game.

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i heard something about this earlier.

i even found out about a couple months ago.

wonder why i didn't share it....

should i start with this or machinamas?

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[quote name='The Goblin' date='12 January 2010 - 09:36 PM' timestamp='1263350185' post='271854']
i heard something about this earlier.

i even found out about a couple months ago.

wonder why i didn't share it....

should i start with this or machinamas?
[/quote]
Well this and machinimas are completely different things :P

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How do you make a new map in the same game on XP?

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If I remember correctly, you right click on the map list box and select "new map," which brings up the map creation window.

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Do any of you guys know if they've got a version of RPG Maker available to put on Homebrewed Wii's? I found this cool Chrono Trigger fan game I wanna play but I don't wanna have to play it on my PC... it belongs on my TV :P

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Nope. You're going to have to play it on your computer

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I personally prefer coding my own games. You get to do whatever you darn well want to do.

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^ You get a lot of flexibility when you know how to use the language well, and it provides a starting point for people who don't know how to code.

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Hmm, would anyone be interested in helping me with my game? I'm using RPG Maker XP. It's a really stupid idea that I can't pass up.

An LoZ fan RPG, with GBC graphics. Link won't be the sole hero of this game, instead he'll be the leader of a party consiting of many characters from many races. Also, there will be lots of famous LoZ baddies.

I'd need help with:

Scripting (Also, if anyone knows of a newbie tutorial, that'd be cool)
Sprites (I'll need some custom sprites in GCB style. I suck at spriting, for the most part)
Some help with extra stuff, like story ideas and number help (stats mainly)

If anyone is interested, then I'll make a thread. (Though, I doubt anyone will be)

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I don't own or have much experience with XP, sowwy : (

But if you ever use 2003 I'm pro at using that.

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