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[kai3345]

I'm still not sure if I'm diligent enough to finish something for this competition, but I've been lurking in the thread and tinkering around, so I figured I might as well speak up to try and motivate myself, haha. It's always really nerve-wracking showing off stuff!



This is my first time using Rpgmaker and I'm not much good at programming or combat design, so I wanted to focus on making something simple and nice to look at. My goal is all custom tilesets and art assets! I guess I'm aiming for a surreal-horror look?



I'm more used to tinkering with visual novels, so I'm also considering attempting visnovel-style conversation pictures, but I'm not sure if that's a bit too anime or not, haha.

woah! holy shit that looks amazing!

 

[Capra]

I'm still not sure if I'm diligent enough to finish something for this competition, but I've been lurking in the thread and tinkering around, so I figured I might as well speak up to try and motivate myself, haha. It's always really nerve-wracking showing off stuff!



This is my first time using Rpgmaker and I'm not much good at programming or combat design, so I wanted to focus on making something simple and nice to look at. My goal is all custom tilesets and art assets! I guess I'm aiming for a surreal-horror look?



I'm more used to tinkering with visual novels, so I'm also considering attempting visnovel-style conversation pictures, but I'm not sure if that's a bit too anime or not, haha.

Wow, that looks really nice. Almost makes me wish I had gone with the standard 32x32 char size for minimalism's sake. It's working out really well for you.

 

[Aquamarine]

How many people are in the contest so far? Anyone keeping track?

Also, are you all using stock art or making your own?

Here is a comprehensive list of contestants who either said directly they'd be participating or said they might be participating.

If you name isn't on this list (use CTRL + F) and you are participating just say so in the thread and I'll add you.

YES:
"I will enter the competition."
"I will try to make a game."
"I'm in."
"I'll probably make something."
"I think I will try something."
"I might actually have to try something."
"So for my project that I'm working on..."

MAYBE:
"Maybe I'll enter the competition."
"Maybe I will try something."
"I'm interested."
"I'd love to create a team for this."

NOT INCLUDED
"It's doubtful / I don't know that I will be able to create something."
"This is a great idea. Bookmarked."
"Sounds fun."
"I'm tinkering with RPG Maker VX Ace."
"I'd be interested in helping someone / joining a part of a big team."


LIST OF CONTESTANTS

#1. kubus - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 04:53 AM) - "Maybe I'll join the competition but I have finals coming up so I don't know if I can find time."
#1. kubus - MAYBE UPGRADED TO YES - (05-30-2014, 11:50 AM) - "Aghh I might try my hand at this after all. It sounds fun."
#2. ThoseDeafMutes - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 04:56 AM) - "Bookmarked and potentially participating."
#3. PaulExcellent - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 05:00 AM) - "Definitely thinking about doing this."
#3. PaulExcellent - MAYBE DOWNGRADED TO NO - (06-15-2014, 08:40 PM) - "I got to drop out of the contest."
#4. Dusk Golem - YES - (05-30-2014, 05:00 AM) - "I'll also mention I'll be participating for fun."
#5. lordfroakie - YES - (05-30-2014, 05:01 AM) - "Guess I'll give it a try since I already own both XP and Ace."
#6. SephiZack - YES - (05-30-2014, 05:38 AM) - "I've never done a RPG Maker game, I will at least try to make one."
#7. Copons - YES - (05-30-2014, 05:55 AM) - "Subscribed and I'll totally try to come up with something before the deadline!"
#8. Chainsawkitten - YES - (05-30-2014, 06:10 AM) - "Sounds like fun. I'm in."
#9. CheesecakeRecipe - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 06:16 AM) - "Maybe this will give me the incentive I needed to get back to working on that project with my friend."
#10. dark_inferno - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 06:19 AM) - "Sounds like fun. Color me interested."
#11. Ourobolus - YES - (05-30-2014, 06:20 AM) - "I'm in. I just hope I have the time."
#12. Mister_Bubbles - YES - (05-30-2014, 06:36 AM) - "I'm in! Need to pick up all the the expansions and stuff."
#13. PsionBolt - YES - (05-30-2014, 06:54 AM) - "Sounds fun. I'll probably submit something, time permitting."
#14. Mr_Appleby - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 07:37 AM) - "This could be an interesting experience."
#15. TheChaos0 - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 08:01 AM) - "Don't temp me but I might give it a whirl...maybe..."
#16. Bl4ckSunsh1n3 - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 08:28 AM) - "I may participate depending on the amount of time I have."
#16. Bl4ckSunsh1n3 - MAYBE UPGRADED TO YES - (06-19-2014, 11:29 AM) - " It's progressing at a rate that looks pretty certain like we'll be able to enter the competition."
#17. kiguel182 - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 08:30 AM) - "I might jump in on this after finals."
#18. spinalscratch - YES - (05-30-2014, 08:32 AM) - "Great idea, I will try to participate!"
#19. redlemon - YES - (05-30-2014, 08:43 AM) - "I'm in."
#20. esterk - YES - (05-30-2014, 08:44 AM) - "I'm in, though I'm not sure how far I'll get with how busy I am."
#21. ZeroX03 - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 09:00 AM) - "Was thinking of doing something for the RPG Maker Web contest that's being run but could do something for this too."
#22. Baron_Calamity - YES - (05-30-2014, 09:01 AM) - "Sounds fun. I'll give it a shot."
#23. DeviantBoi - YES - (05-30-2014, 09:02 AM) - "I'd love to make a game in RPG Maker."
#24. munchie64 - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 09:09 AM) - "I may give this a try."
#24. munchie64 - MAYBE UPGRADED TO YES - (05-30-2014, 10:54 AM) - "Yeah, I'm definitely in."
#25. tirkaroKujo - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 09:19 AM) - "Might be cool if I can find the time for it."
#26. BGBW - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 09:22 AM) - "Been discussing the idea of making a game with some other GAFers so this could be used as practise."
#27. molvetica - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 09:38 AM) - "Consider me interested."
#28. akidnamedaddy - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 10:24 AM) - "I might give this a shot, though I don't have any experience doing any aspect of it, hahah."
#29. RyougaSaotome - YES - (05-30-2014, 10:33 AM) - "I'm down to clown."
#30. EdgeXL - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 10:36 AM) - "I'd like to be a part of this but I am not sure if I can have my game done by the deadline."
#31. Damaniel - YES - (05-30-2014, 10:46 AM) - "Nice idea. I'll have to try and create a submission."
#32. Aquamarine - YES - (05-30-2014, 10:46 AM) - "I have a really good idea for a short 2-3 hour game, so I'll fire up my ol' game-making skills and probably submit something."
#33. Mr. Luchador - YES - (05-30-2014, 10:51 AM) - "I'm in."
#34. PapaJustify - YES - (05-30-2014, 10:51 AM) - "I'm in! Sounds fun."
#35. HaRyu - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 10:54 AM) - "Been looking for a project to keep me busy, I might join in."
#36. evilwart - YES - (05-30-2014, 11:01 AM) - "Would be good to focus on a project, so I'm in."
#37. LelouchViBritannia - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 11:12 AM) - "This sounds interesting. I may have to take part."
#38. Lelex - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 11:13 AM) - "I will try and come up with some idea, but even if I don't, I will be paying attention to what comes of it."
#39. Ruruja - YES - (05-30-2014, 11:14 AM) - "I'm in and I'm going to win."
#40. Dandy Crocodile - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 11:15 AM) - "Fiddled with some games in VX a few years back but with my newly bought bundle I think I might participate in this!"
#41. Stampy - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 11:16 AM) - "I could be possibly in."
#42. Jam_Sandwich - YES - (05-30-2014, 11:26 AM) - "Hopefully count me in."
#43. Thores - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 11:29 AM) - "Subscribed for sure, and I might participate if time and inspiration allows."
#44. Negaduck - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 11:34 AM) - "Debating on entering depending on my schedule but this sounds like it could be fun."
#45. Kuro - YES - (05-30-2014, 11:44 AM) - "I've been thinking about some cool rpg scenarios lately. Time to put those ideas to use."
#46. Link Man - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 12:07 PM) - "Potentially interested, but is there a good (free?) music composition tool available that works with this?"
#47. Capra - YES - (05-30-2014, 12:10 PM) - "Count me in to make... something."
#48. RMI - YES - (05-30-2014, 12:15 PM) - "I don't know how much my schedule this summer will allow me to participate, but I will try to make something even if it is very short."
#49. The Adder - YES - (05-30-2014, 12:20 PM - "I'm in."
#50. Stuart444 - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 12:45 PM) - "No Promises but I may try and do something for this."
#51. Heropon - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 12:51 PM) - "I think I'm going to try to do something but I'm more excited about playing other people's creations."
#52. atr0cious - YES - (05-30-2014, 01:04 PM) - "I'm in."
#53. harSon - YES - (05-30-2014, 01:06 PM) - "I'm down."
#54. legacyzero - YES - (05-30-2014, 01:12 PM) - "Subbed. And dammit, you're gonna make me dust off my old RMXP skills, aren't ya."
#55. TrueGrime - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 01:34 PM) - "Might have to get into this."
#56. YesManKablam - YES - (05-30-2014, 01:36 PM) - "Alright, let's do this."
#57. ethanny2 - YES - (05-30-2014, 02:02 PM) - "Count me in, I just need to buy it, Finnnne I guess I will finally try to learn Ruby for scripting."
#58. gryvan - YES - (05-30-2014, 02:10 PM) - "I will definitely participate on this."
#59. Dawg - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 02:33 PM) - "I kinda want to do this but I have a feeling I'll make some kind of frankenstein monster."
#59. Ventara - YES - (05-30-2014, 03:24 PM) - "Count me in!"
#60. Filaipus - YES - (05-30-2014, 03:32 PM) - "Got the bundle and I'm participating."
#61. Demon Lizardman - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 03:44 PM) - "Maybe when I finish building my PC, I will whip something up, is there a difference between RPG maker XP and XV ace?"
#62. Smedwicks - YES - (05-30-2014, 04:07 PM) - "Finals are coming up but I bought the bundle and I'll try and make something for this."
#63. jkanownik - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 04:41 PM) - "I'd love to get a team together for an idea I have."
#64. Sandfox - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 05:11 PM) - "I'm thinking about going with a story in the same vein as my favorite Ishinomori stories and I think it could work pretty well if done right."
#65. Data Elemental - YES - (05-30-2014, 05:41 PM) - "Intriguing. If time permits, I will try to come up with something."
#66. Korten - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 07:51 PM) - "Debating to enter or not..."
#67. Kabuki Quantum Lover - YES - (05-30-2014, 07:52 PM) - "I... I totally am in. I may not make it, but I damn well will try."
#68. Blargonaut - YES - (05-30-2014, 08:07 PM) - "I'll definitely try participating in this, and probably seek out some team help once I finalize a design structure and the story."
#69. Shrike Alvaron - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 08:59 PM) - "I may look into making something."
#70. HP_Wuvcraft - YES - (05-30-2014, 10:22 PM) - "Team Assemble has two members, looking for a third. Spriter.
#71. sqwarlock - YES - (05-30-2014, 10:26 PM) - "Not sure if I'll have the time to make a game with my own art, but I think I can come up with something silly using the generic art assets."
#72. Relix - YES - (05-30-2014, 11:07 PM) - "I am in."
#73. KillerIsJed - MAYBE - (05-30-2014, 11:26 PM) - "I wouldn't mind getting a small team together to work on a prequel to one of my games I'm conceptualizing right now."
#74. kai3345 - YES - (05-30-2014, 11:56 PM) - "Also if any writers are looking to hop on a project, PM me."
#75. Kimaka - YES - (05-31-2014, 12:08 AM) - "I think I might be in."
#76. PsihoPerihelion - YES - (05-31-2014, 12:17 AM) - "I will try to do something."
#77. PepsimanVsJoe - YES - (05-31-2014, 12:22 AM) - "Decided to do a mockumentary."
#78. Link1110 - MAYBE - (05-31-2014, 12:37 AM) - "I've had a good idea for a while which I couldn't pad out to as big a scope as I'd like, so it'll be perfect here."
#79. Mentallyerect - MAYBE - (05-31-2014, 12:57 AM) - "This all has relit the flame inside me to finally get around to making the old school rpg of my dreams."
#80. DAREALGUMMY - MAYBE - (05-31-2014, 12:59 AM) - "Might give it a whirl but I am going in with no experience."
#81. Modsushi - MAYBE - (05-31-2014, 01:18 AM) - "Pumping myself up for this."
#82. Servbot24 - MAYBE - (05-31-2014, 01:32 AM) - "PM me if you're interested!"
#83. gblues - YES - (05-31-2014, 01:53 AM) - "I'm in."
#84. Ludovico - MAYBE - (05-31-2014, 02:08 AM) - "Welp, time to get cracking..."
#85. TheLostBigBoss - YES - (05-31-2014, 02:09 AM) - "Totally in, gonna rework my C programming project from last semester into this."
#86. Dragonborn - YES - (05-31-2014, 03:05 AM) - "I'll try making something but I'm mostly just looking forward to playing games others come up with."
#87. georaldc - YES - (05-31-2014, 03:13 AM) - "I'll try to give this a shot, now that I purchased the bundle."
#88. KiraXD - YES - (05-31-2014, 06:06 AM) - "well i guess ill try my hand at this finally."
#89. ZServ - YES - (05-31-2014, 06:39 AM) - "I've got a VERY rough outline of the story I want to tell. Now it's just a matter of hammering out the details and doing it."
#90. djtiesto - YES - (05-31-2014, 11:47 AM) - "I'll join but I'm not sure how far I'll be able to get."
#91. FrsDvl - MAYBE - (05-31-2014, 01:08 PM) - "I might. Depending how fast i get the hang of it."
#92. Ryuelli - MAYBE - (05-31-2014, 01:42 PM) - "Definitely wouldn't mind looking for a team.""
#93. krpiper - MAYBE - (05-31-2014, 02:05 PM) - "So an Idea I had for this, but I am not sure that it will be a 'game.'"
#94. Pierate - YES - (05-31-2014, 03:28 PM) - "So, I'm going to enter, or try at least."
#95. mattmanp - YES - (05-31-2014, 03:37 PM) - "I plan to enter as well."
#96. GayForMaster - YES - (05-31-2014, 03:40 PM) - "Count me in."
#97. Mr_Appleby - YES - (05-31-2014, 03:44 PM) - "So that's what i'm going to do for this."
#98. XtaLarge - YES - (05-31-2014, 05:43 PM) - "I think I may have to participate here."
#99. Fou-Lu - YES - (05-31-2014, 07:37 PM) - "I have a bunch of ideas, think I will start a few different projects and go with the one that feels right."
#100. Yoshi Theater - YES - (05-31-2014, 09:35 PM) - "Please count me in as well!"

(Part 2 coming momentarily, please don't post)

 

[Aquamarine]

(Part 2, you can post now)

#101. Cryptozoologist - YES - (05-31-2014, 09:57 PM) - "Having a lot of fun! Hope my game doesn't suck and that I can actually implement all my ideas."
#102. DustyVonEric - MAYBE - (06-01-2014, 12:42 AM) - "But soon after, I was like "Oh, man... What did I get myself into?'"
#103. Lucent - YES - (06-01-2014, 01:24 AM) - "I might actually try this."
#104. Cheshire Buddha - YES - (06-01-2014, 03:28 AM) - "I'm in just for fun. Give me a reason to actually finish a project."
#105. zashga - YES - (06-01-2014, 04:08 AM) - "Sounds fun, I want to participate."
#106. Stuart444 - YES - (06-01-2014, 04:35 AM) - "I haven't started yet since I've been messing about trying to learn the program myself."
#107. Adnor - YES - (06-01-2014, 05:43 AM) - "Already have the concept of the game and some puzzles planned."
#108. Raxious - MAYBE - (06-01-2014, 05:56 AM) - "Bought the Humble Bundle, I might join."
#109. tensuke - YES - (06-01-2014, 10:10 AM) - "I figure I'll throw my hat in the ring as well and see what I come up with."
#110. NervousXtian - MAYBE - (06-01-2014, 11:07 AM) - "Hmm.. this is so tempting to jump into and re-make my old Commodore 64 epic 'Attack of the Dildo Bunnyfuckers' from the Adventure Construction Set."
#111. Marc - YES - (06-01-2014, 04:18 PM) - "I want to do an action based combat game like Zelda, set it in the modern world."
#112. ZenaxPure - MAYBE - (06-02-2014, 06:20 AM) - "I'm not actually sure if I am going to enter the competition but I have a couple of ideas for small games and am flip flopping between the two."
#113. Mr. Desu - MAYBE - (06-02-2014, 08:48 AM) - "Don't know when I can pick up that bundle because my wallet is pretty flat, but once I do I could see myself participating."
#114. Amir0x - YES - (06-02-2014, 04:58 PM) - "I'll give it a shot."
#115. Anteo - YES - (06-02-2014, 07:17 PM) - "I just realized I have no idea what I want to do."
#116. psychedelico - MAYBE - (06-02-2014, 07:36 PM) - "I already owned VX from an earlier Steam sale but this kind of contest seems like a great motivator to actually put it to use in some way."
#117. zulux21 - MAYBE - (06-02-2014, 08:05 PM) - "gah stop being awesome and getting me motivated to try to make my RPG a reality."
#118. Chris_C - YES - (06-02-2014, 10:25 PM) - "I'll be along for the ride hoping to learn a lot and be part of the community, but won't really be taking part in the competition since I plan on releasing anything I (hopefully) end up making commercially."
#119. KingDirk - MAYBE - (06-02-2014, 11:58 PM) - "Hopefully this isn't too late, but I really would love to make a brief RPG."
#120. VandalD - MAYBE - (06-03-2014, 12:00 AM) - "I'm making a game of some sort, in part thanks to this thread, though I'm not sure if I'll enter for competition."
#121. Prax - MAYBE - (06-03-2014, 03:46 AM) - "With the really cool prizes, it is getting more tempting!"
#122. Berksy - YES - (06-03-2014, 04:46 AM) - "Will try to join just for fun and making something with a deadline."
#123. Tightning - YES - (06-03-2014, 05:11 AM) - "I'm willing to give this a go, I've been aware of the program for a while and have dabbled before, but never completed anything using it..."
#124. Goron2000 - YES - (06-03-2014, 08:42 AM) - "Can't promise i'm going to produce anything but i'll give it a go."
#125. Rapstah - YES - (06-03-2014, 10:00 AM) - "I changed my mind with the E3 hype, I'm doing an E3 Bear RPG instead."
#126. itzknickknac - YES - (06-03-2014, 11:21 AM) - "Wow, this is a pretty awesome competition. I will definitely be participating."
#127. Carlisle - YES - (06-03-2014, 11:22 AM) - "I'm going to say that I'll participate, but whether I'll get anything done will remain to be seen."
#128. gAg CruSh3r - MAYBE - (06-03-2014, 11:26 AM) - "I am very interested in trying this out."
#129. DryvBy - YES - (06-03-2014, 06:26 PM) - "I'm making a game based on my cousin's many lies he's told me over the years."
#130. ThreePiMatt - MAYBE - (06-03-2014, 07:35 PM) - "I have a pretty rad idea just need the motivation to actually put it together."
#131. Raticus79 - YES - (06-04-2014, 12:28 AM) - "All right, I'm in."
#132. Earthpainting - YES - (06-04-2014, 03:26 AM) - "This takes me back. I'll definitely dip my feet in the RPG Maker pool once more."
#133. KiraFA37 - MAYBE - (06-04-2014, 06:31 PM) - "Thinking about joining this, just some questions."
#133. KiraFA37 - MAYBE DOWNGRADED TO NO - (06-19-2014, 02:23 PM) - "Change me to a not competing."
#134. SixMachine - YES - (06-04-2014, 07:09 PM) - "I'll give this a try."
#135. orioto - MAYBE - (06-04-2014, 08:29 PM) - "Hmm that would be the occasion to finally force myself to try something with rpg maker."
#136. ImNotSteven - YES - (06-05-2014, 01:07 PM) - "Sounds fun. Never used RPG Maker before, but I'm in!"
#137. hitsugi - YES - (06-05-2014, 05:23 PM) - "Thanks to esterk, I'm in!
#138. belucheez - YES - (06-06-2014, 12:00 AM) - "I'll probably fail miserably, but I think it would be a neat challenge."
#139. Conor_Fool - MAYBE - (06-06-2014, 04:22 AM) - "if I have enough free time I may even attempt to participate."
#140. timetokill - YES - (06-06-2014, 04:30 AM) - "Fuck it, I'm in."
#141. Mr Pockets - MAYBE - (06-08-2014, 09:31 PM) - "So I have some bones on the ground that are blocking a path and the player has to have a bottle of 'acid' to melt the bones away."
#142. BlackJace - MAYBE - (06-11-2014, 12:39 PM) - "E3 is ensuring that I get no work done...."
#143. LuffyZoro - MAYBE - (06-14-2014, 10:43 PM) - "I've barely worked on my game, because honestly I don't really have any interesting gameplay mechanics or story."
#144. Caerith - YES - (06-15-2014, 01:42 AM) - "Well, throwing my hat in the ring."
#145. TheGreatDirector - MAYBE - (06-15-2014, 08:30 PM) - "Will probably post the results sometime this week."
#146. Noble Neckbeard - YES - (06-17-2014, 03:19 PM) - "I might jump in for this contest after all."
#147. Acrylic7 - YES - (06-17-2014, 05:42 PM) - "yeah I guess I will enter but I doubt I will have something finished."
#148. originalself - YES - (06-17-2014, 10:45 PM) - "I am working on a game."
#149. Awful Falafel - YES - (06-18-2014, 08:39 PM) - "I will try to make a game."
#150. tkscz - MAYBE - (06-18-2014, 11:40 PM) - "I'd have to learn to use RPG maker, but I have some interest in this contest."

 

[Acrylic7]

yeah I guess I will enter but I doubt I will have something finished :/

 

[L Thammy]

So that's about 60 "yes", 90 if "maybe" is included? Crazy. I didn't think that more than a dozen or two were on board. EDIT: Wait, I don't think that's even including the second post.

 

[Jinko]

Is there a way to force more than 5 characters as a playable party ?

Maybe a script out there?

I would like to make something kind of like All the Bravest but not shit and without the IAP, is that even possible with RPGmaker ?

 

[tensuke]

Wow Aquamarine, it's impressive how much time you put into that list, linking every comment. Thanks! Had no idea so many had entered so far. Even if only 10% submit something (and I hope it's more!) that's still a lot of competition. Guess I better finally nail down an idea lol.

Is there a way to force more than 5 characters as a playable party ?

Maybe a script out there?

I would like to make something kind of like All the Bravest but not shit and without the IAP, is that even possible with RPGmaker ?

You could try Yanfly's script, it allows more than the default (works in menus, battles, even as a caterpillar on the map).

 

[Jinko]

You could try Yanfly's script, it allows more than the default (works in menus, battles, even as a caterpillar on the map).

Nice, thanks.

 

[tensuke]

Nice, thanks.

Whoops, forgot Yanfly's dropbox isn't working. You can find a backup of his scripts on this github page, and here's the Party System. There's a few addons for it like being able to change the party during battle, and party specific music. Plus a ton of other useful scripts, so have a look through there and see if anything else would suit your fancy.

 

[someguyinahat]

Damn near 150 maybes and yeses.

*looks at backlog and sighs*

It's gonna be exciting, no doubt about it.

 

[originalself]

If you name isn't on this list (use CTRL + F) and you are participating just say so in the thread and I'll add you.

I am working on a game.

 

[Filaipus]

Wow, that is a lot of people participating. My finals will end in 2 days, let's see how my programming skills are after such a long time haha

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Shit, I can't believe I missed the "Humble Bundle".

I used to love playing around with RPG Maker, and this thread made me interested in just experimenting around with it again. But I don't know if I want to throw down 69.99$ down on a program I'll probably goof around with for a few weeks every once in awhile and never really get anything done.

Guess I'll try out the Trial. I don't really plan on entering the competition, but I'm interested in experimenting with the program a bit. This thread is interesting to follow, and I can't wait to try out the games people make!

 

[tensuke]

Shit, I can't believe I missed the "Humble Bundle".

I used to love playing around with RPG Maker, and this thread made me interested in just experimenting around with it again. But I don't know if I want to throw down 69.99$ down on a program I'll probably goof around with for a few weeks every once in awhile and never really get anything done.

Guess I'll try out the Trial. I don't really plan on entering the competition, but I'm interested in experimenting with the program a bit. This thread is interesting to follow, and I can't wait to try out the games people make!

It's $25 right now on the Humble Store with lots of DLC included, so that's not a bad price. But the Trial/Lite version can still do a lot if you just want to mess around with it!

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

It's $25 right now on the Humble Store with lots of DLC included, so that's not a bad price. But the Trial/Lite version can still do a lot if you just want to mess around with it!

Only thing is, do you need Steam to get it? Because I don't have Steam and don't think I'd want to get it just for one game (not sure how Steam works at all, honestly).

Anyway, I tried the Trial Version...is there a better character generator anywhere? The default one is sort of lame, there's not even a frown for the character.

 

[Dusk Golem]

And officially starting work on my game. Should have some stuff to show in the next few days.

Game title I am going with is 'Dreary Inn'. Taking inspiration from a number of things, but the definite strongest inspiration are the works of Dario Argento.

Going the route to try and create all the graphics, music, and sound. May use some online scripts and ask a friend or two for some art, however. Want to keep it to a good length, and make it so that if people like it I can expand on it in the future after the contest. Here's to hoping the game comes together as well as it is coming together in my head, should take a couple days to get all the gameplay systems into place.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Shit, I can't believe I missed the "Humble Bundle".

I still have a copy of RPG Maker VX Ace and RPG Maker XP available. Trying to think of the best way to give them away to people in here, but so everyone has a fair chance rather than just first see first get.

 

[Copons]

I still have a copy of RPG Maker VX Ace and RPG Maker XP available. Trying to think of the best way to give them away to people in here, but so everyone has a fair chance rather than just first see first get.

You could ModBot it linking to this thread.

Here all the instructions:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=617641

one of the rules says:

THREAD threadurl
(e.g. THREAD [url]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=827716[/url])

(I've replaced the example url with the actual url for this thread)

I've never used the THREAD flag, but here you go!

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Oh nice, yeah I'll do it that way, thanks!

EDIT:

OK here we go...

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Instructions for Mr. Luchador:
Press the quote button to the left of this PM, select the quoted text, copy, and paste in the thread. You can remove these lines from the version you paste.

Instructions for participants:
I am giving away 2 Steam keys. To enter this giveaway, send a PM to ModBot with any subject line. In the body, copy and paste the entire line below that corresponds to the key you want (if you include more than one game, you will be blocked from entering).

Rules for this Giveaway:
- This is a giveaway for the thread url: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=827716.
- Only GAF members who are NOT junior members are eligible for this giveaway.
- This giveaway is a raffle. The winners will be selected by random draw 24 hours after the draw was created. Any games not claimed after that point will be given away first come first serve.
- Do not trade keys you win off-site to enrich yourself. Don't try to claim games you have no interest in collecting or playing. Don't claim games to give them to friends off-site.
- If the key is already taken you will not receive a reply. Replies may take a minute or two:

RPG Maker XP -- MB-BFB495A4805FEC8B
RPG Maker VX Ace -- MB-18395AC46A80BDFC

By the way, there were some errors processing your keys...
Note: The key you added for RPG Maker XP was already listed in ModBot from a previous giveaway of yours, but was not taken. Updating key info to match new giveaway.
Note: The key you added for RPG Maker VX Ace was already listed in ModBot from a previous giveaway of yours, but was not taken. Updating key info to match new giveaway.

Good luck all!
This is my first modbot giveaway, so sorry for the little hiccup. Not open to juniors due to original competition rules, sorry guys.

 

[Copons]

Aw shoot, I wanted to do some music for my game but I didn't realize my approach to composing is borderline depression/anxiety while my game is a comedic/satirical take on RPGs (in particular, but all games really).
I ended up with a title theme loop I really dig, but it's completely inappropriate for my game.
I guess I'll be using RTP for music too (in addition to 99.9% of graphic assets, as I'm too anal with pixelart and I'd end spending 4 months just to create the main character sheet), even tho I'm starting to feel a bit lazy, seeing that lots of people using custom or even actual own assets.

Oh well, at least I hope you'll enjoy my jokes!



(as for my dev shit: I've basically completed Act 1 of 3, even tho I'm sure there are plenty of game breaking bugs and testing leftovers scattered around... )

 

[Servbot24]

My programmer had to drop out.

I really need to just learn to do it myself.

 

[Capra]

Alright, I only just completed some tiles for a dungeon and thought I should put something together to show. If characters and things look a bit out of place next to one another it's because I'm kind of going on an impulsive, "throw it in" philosophy. I have a document outlining the story and dungeon flow and everything, but the designs and visuals just kind of happen as I'm spriting.

Also I have only the vaguest idea of how to tile.

 

[originalself]

Alright, I only just completed some tiles for a dungeon and thought I should put something together to show. If characters and things look a bit out of place next to one another it's because I'm kind of going on an impulsive, "throw it in" philosophy. I have a document outlining the story and dungeon flow and everything, but the designs and visuals just kind of happen as I'm spriting.

Also I have only the vaguest idea of how to tile.

Cool art style. Has nice almost GBC palette to it.

 

[Berksy]

Alright, I only just completed some tiles for a dungeon and thought I should put something together to show. If characters and things look a bit out of place next to one another it's because I'm kind of going on an impulsive, "throw it in" philosophy. I have a document outlining the story and dungeon flow and everything, but the designs and visuals just kind of happen as I'm spriting.

Also I have only the vaguest idea of how to tile.

Good art! Though ground tiles take more attention than characters. Not sure if intended.

 

[Capra]

Good art! Though ground tiles take more attention than characters. Not sure if intended.

Good point, they are pretty loud. I'll play around with them so they don't steal visual priority so much.

 

[Mr. RHC]

Quite a few different designs and approaches! Really looking forward to this!

 

[BlackJace]

Having lots of fun making the world map. Very overwhelming though, lol

 

[ZServ]

Gaf! I have this blank space! No what do with!

So, I guess it comes down to.. What would everyone do with that space? You guys want a hidden boss? Sidequest? What sounds fun to you, Gaf?

 

[L Thammy]

Aw shoot, I wanted to do some music for my game but I didn't realize my approach to composing is borderline depression/anxiety while my game is a comedic/satirical take on RPGs (in particular, but all games really).
I ended up with a title theme loop I really dig, but it's completely inappropriate for my game.

You know, if you really want it to, you could actually make that contrast work. Think Shut Up and Jam Gaiden: the seriousness of the approach underscores the ridiculousness of the material.

 

[Copons]

You know, if you really want it to, you could actually make that contrast work. Think Shut Up and Jam Gaiden: the seriousness of the approach underscores the ridiculousness of the material.

Yup I thought about the possible contrast (even though I don't know that game, but its screens seem hilarious), but my music skills really start to suck when it comes to go upbeat or frantic, like a chase or a battle.
All in all I don't dislike RTP music, it's just that it will totally feel yet-another-rtp-game.

Oh well, anyway after this couple of weeks I've realized that I'm able to work on my game at most a couple of hours a day, so I wouldn't have enough time to write music (or create art assets) too if I want to make sure I complete it with a fair margin of time for testing before the deadline.

 

[Awful Falafel]

Wow Aquamarine, it's impressive how much time you put into that list, linking every comment. Thanks! Had no idea so many had entered so far. Even if only 10% submit something (and I hope it's more!) that's still a lot of competition. Guess I better finally nail down an idea lol.

Especially impressive since it was time spent not working on her own game! Also doesn't include lurkers like me who plan to enter and never said a thing. So yeah for the record...

If you name isn't on this list (use CTRL + F) and you are participating just say so in the thread and I'll add you.

"I will try to make a game."

 

[nicoga3000]

Really wish I could have knocked something out for this. New puppy means I have VERY little free time at the moment...

Really excited to see what you guys come up with!

 

[legacyzero]

Working on finalizing second character (Female Protag).

Dress is for the festivities that occur prior to "the event"

Actual game size (could change)

Gaf! I have this blank space! No what do with!

So, I guess it comes down to.. What would everyone do with that space? You guys want a hidden boss? Sidequest? What sounds fun to you, Gaf?

Secret entrance to secret stuff! <3

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

So, anyone know any good sites or programs where you can make a custom character sprite/character portrait for VX Ace?

Really getting annoyed with the limitations of the built-in-one, I've even found a "glitch" with it...a few of the items you can add to the sprite doesn't show on the portrait, such as a mask, and one of the beards. Also I don't get why the custom character portrait creator isn't the same type of portraits as the generic portraits RPG Maker has, it's odd.

Gaf! I have this blank space! No what do with!

So, I guess it comes down to.. What would everyone do with that space? You guys want a hidden boss? Sidequest? What sounds fun to you, Gaf?

I don't know how easy this is to do, but that reminds me of an area you'd probably do some sort of stealth-mission/capture mission, like in Zelda, or chasing Farfetch'd through Illex Forest in Gold and Silver.

Having lots of fun making the world map. Very overwhelming though, lol

Oh, is that a custom set, or is that the DLC Modern Set?

I remember back in the days with RPG Maker 2003 there were tons of great resources all around the net, I can't seem to find any nowadays outside the DLC Enterbrain offers.

 

[tkscz]

I'd have to learn to use RPG maker, but I have some interest in this contest.

 

[legacyzero]

I'd have to learn to use RPG maker, but I have some interest in this contest.

It's not hard to learn at all. It all comes down to mapping, and events. You learn those two things, which, if you can stay persistent, you can get the hang of in a matter of days.

 

[BlackJace]

So, anyone know any good sites or programs where you can make a custom character sprite/character portrait for VX Ace?

Really getting annoyed with the limitations of the built-in-one, I've even found a "glitch" with it...a few of the items you can add to the sprite doesn't show on the portrait, such as a mask, and one of the beards. Also I don't get why the custom character portrait creator isn't the same type of portraits as the generic portraits RPG Maker has, it's odd.



I don't know how easy this is to do, but that reminds me of an area you'd probably do some sort of stealth-mission/capture mission, like in Zelda, or chasing Farfetch'd through Illex Forest in Gold and Silver.



Oh, is that a custom set, or is that the DLC Modern Set?

I remember back in the days with RPG Maker 2003 there were tons of great resources all around the net, I can't seem to find any nowadays outside the DLC Enterbrain offers.

Ya, it's the modern DLC. $6.99. Very worth it if that's what you're going for.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Ya, it's the modern DLC. $6.99. Very worth it if that's what you're going for.

Does the modern DLC just include tilesets, or does it come with modern character sprites as well? Think I'll probably stick with old-school since I'm just practicing right now, and don't want the default knights and such sticking out against the modern setting.

 

[BlackJace]

Does the modern DLC just include tilesets, or does it come with modern character sprites as well? Think I'll probably stick with old-school since I'm just practicing right now, and don't want the default knights and such sticking out against the modern setting.

Unfortunately, I don't see any character sheets. Damn shame, because now I'm gonna be forced to look for some...

 

[ZenaxPure]

For what it's worth about half of the clothing options for character sprites in the character generator are modern stuff. Suit and tie, school uniform, t shirt and jeans, sweatshirt, modern looking dresses, and so on. No DLC required.

 

[BlackJace]

For what it's worth about half of the clothing options for character sprites in the character generator are modern stuff. Suit and tie, school uniform, t shirt and jeans, sweatshirt, modern looking dresses, and so on. No DLC required.

Sheeeit didn't know this, thanks.

 

[Doombear]

Jumped on this Humble Bundle after messing around with XP years ago! This time though, I am sitting back and letting my 10 year old daughter do all the planning. Characters, story, script, and even grabbed one of these yesterday for her so she can brainstorm maps.

It may never get finished, but I am excited to have the opportunity to share our passion for gaming in this way.

We are taking it very slow so she doesn't stress or burnout, so we are in no way going to be a part of this GAF contest, but we are both very excited to see what you all come up with.

Just to share, here are the re-colors/edits we have. We cycled through all the sprites we have and she chose a head and body that she liked for each, which I spliced together. Then I recolored them to her specifications. Her three main characters.

 

[Chainsawkitten]

New puppy

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Good luck all!
This is my first modbot giveaway, so sorry for the little hiccup. Not open to juniors due to original competition rules, sorry guys.

Seemingly nobody entered the giveaway for RPG Maker VX Ace or RPG Maker XP!

So, I'm going to give them away in the Steam Thread.

Really wish I could have knocked something out for this. New puppy means I have VERY little free time at the moment...

Really excited to see what you guys come up with!

RPG about a New Puppy, naturally.

 

[Bl4ckSunsh1n3]

Update. kn1ves24 and I have teamed up and have something going on for this. It's progressing at a rate that looks pretty certain like we'll be able to enter the competition. I don't have any images or anything yet because it's in a state of flux currently.

 

[nicoga3000]

Seemingly nobody entered the giveaway for RPG Maker VX Ace or RPG Maker XP!

So, I'm going to give them away in the Steam Thread.



RPG about a New Puppy, naturally.

It would basically be a simulator about taking a puppy out to pee every hour.

So fresh and edgy!

 

[originalself]

Finished my intro with character name input and class selection. It is amazing how much you can do without even touching scripts.

 

[tensuke]

It would basically be a simulator about taking a puppy out to pee every hour.

So fresh and edgy!

I've played games that do less.