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Hey GAF, let's make an RPG Maker Game Competition!
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legacyzero
Banned
Can I have some clarification on the music we can use? We can use any music we like as long as it's not from another game?
So like genre artists, music from motion picture scores? I'm just looking for a quick solution because I know I'm gonna be pushing against the deadline pretty close.
Unless there's any GAFers looking to compose?
So like genre artists, music from motion picture scores? I'm just looking for a quick solution because I know I'm gonna be pushing against the deadline pretty close.
Unless there's any GAFers looking to compose?
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
Several GAF'er looking to compose, I have most of them listed in the second post of this topic.
My rule of thumb is don't use music from an official production, that gets into all sorts of grey area of copyright, even if this isn't being sold. But also as it's not being sold, I am allowing fan renditions of songs to be used, like midi covers for an example. There's also a multitude of free sound resources online with all sorts of music, so I'd suggest looking into that, and can link a few music sites if you wish.
legacyzero
Banned
Oh
Thanks! I'll check out the list and reach out.
Bummer, too. As I had already selected a couple amazing tracks. i've been listening to them all day HAHA
A couple track I was going to use:
Boss Theme
Normal Battle Theme
65DaysOfStatic is great.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Been tinkering around a bit more---
I'm really not cut out for this. I've got a general idea for story, characters, and such, but I don't have any art skills, I can't for the life-of-me understand scripting and even custom scripts others have made intimidate me, and even simply making good maps is pretty hard.
Guess I'll need to get rich first and hire folks to make my ideas a reality, haha. But it's fun just playing around for my own amusement---I'm thinking perhaps maybe I should just go a visual novel route so I won't have to mess with all the ickier elements of RPG Development.
Yep, I remember the older RPG Makers having a lot of great little tunes---although I recall them plagiarizing the Fairy Fountain theme, and I think the Crystal Theme from Final Fantasy.
The older games also had a far more diver and cooler (and naughtier) selection of monsters to choose from, really neat looking designs. The new ones in this one---not so much.
I'm really not cut out for this. I've got a general idea for story, characters, and such, but I don't have any art skills, I can't for the life-of-me understand scripting and even custom scripts others have made intimidate me, and even simply making good maps is pretty hard.
Guess I'll need to get rich first and hire folks to make my ideas a reality, haha. But it's fun just playing around for my own amusement---I'm thinking perhaps maybe I should just go a visual novel route so I won't have to mess with all the ickier elements of RPG Development.
The stock music is pretty good
Yep, I remember the older RPG Makers having a lot of great little tunes---although I recall them plagiarizing the Fairy Fountain theme, and I think the Crystal Theme from Final Fantasy.
The older games also had a far more diver and cooler (and naughtier) selection of monsters to choose from, really neat looking designs. The new ones in this one---not so much.
tensuke
Member
I leave this thread for a day and we have a comprehensive list of people participating. Nice going, Aquamarine!
Unfortunately my tablet has to be sent back to Wacom so that will really set me back in the art department. Hopefully I get it back in time to finish all the art assets so it doesn't end up looking piecemeal. Otherwise my project is going smoothly, though I definitely feel like it may end up being too long. "Trimming the fat" will be tough.
Unfortunately my tablet has to be sent back to Wacom so that will really set me back in the art department. Hopefully I get it back in time to finish all the art assets so it doesn't end up looking piecemeal. Otherwise my project is going smoothly, though I definitely feel like it may end up being too long. "Trimming the fat" will be tough.
Mr. Luchador
Member
You could totally make it work!
Yay I've released the demo of the first act of my game to a dozen of friends!
Only one of them played it
, but I really enjoyed it, so now I'm super excited.
I just have to figure if he's enjoyed because I've put in a couple of inside jokes, or because I objectively liked the game, but still.
His only complaint was the fact that the game is too easy (and there's a bug where EVERY single enemy drops 2 potions, even tho I was sure I limited it to 1 drop every 3 enemies), but I dunno if I want to increase the difficulty, as I for one don't really dig hard RPGs, and the weird action battle system could lead to some frustration.
Only one of them played it
I have shitty friends, screw them
I just have to figure if he's enjoyed because I've put in a couple of inside jokes, or because I objectively liked the game, but still.
His only complaint was the fact that the game is too easy (and there's a bug where EVERY single enemy drops 2 potions, even tho I was sure I limited it to 1 drop every 3 enemies), but I dunno if I want to increase the difficulty, as I for one don't really dig hard RPGs, and the weird action battle system could lead to some frustration.
someguyinahat
Member
RPG players know what they're getting into. They don't want to grind for hours to accomplish their goals, but they don't want cakewalks either.
Yup.
My game is 100% grind free, so at least that is checked.
At the same time, the action battle system I'm using, while it's extremely easy and versatile script-wise, doesn't feel very good, or, I'd say, "smooth".
So while I want to have enemies (to avoid becoming a visual novel), I don't want to have powerful enemies that could frustrate players because of the crappy battle system.
(also I don't want to go default turn based, as I grew bored from JRPGs exactly because eventually I didn't like TBS anymore - and also I've never been good at balancing numbers and stuff...)
Hmm, looks like my trap-focused game would require a ton of scripting, on the level of a tower defense game. People have done them, but not released the code publicly since they were selling them.
http://www.rpgmakervxace.net/topic/19574-turret-defense-gameplay/#entry134240
My competition status: 98% chance to fail miserably
The basic concept is a "Be the Bad Guy" game like Dungeon Keeper or Evilquest, but with tower defense style gameplay and maybe a few side events to burninate the countryside. Now to see if I can get any of that to actually happen.
http://www.rpgmakervxace.net/topic/19574-turret-defense-gameplay/#entry134240
My competition status: 98% chance to fail miserably
The basic concept is a "Be the Bad Guy" game like Dungeon Keeper or Evilquest, but with tower defense style gameplay and maybe a few side events to burninate the countryside. Now to see if I can get any of that to actually happen.
Aquamarine
Member
TROGDOR!!!!!!!!! TROGDOR!!!!!!?!??!!!
Evil Monkey DTT
Banned
Honestly even after the competition it's not a bad idea to keep this thread for neogaf user made games. Gift that keeps on giving!
I'll just throw this out there, I'm working with Legacy on the soundtrack for his game, if anyone is in need, once I'm in music mode I'm in fairly deep. If anyone needs some extra tracks, here's some of my portfolio I just reuploaded.
https://soundcloud.com/houseofvixens
https://soundcloud.com/houseofvixens
legacyzero
Banned
DLC is also 75% off for anyone looking for more assets they passed up during the last markdown.
Aquamarine
Member
So today I reconfigured some of the music and designed the majority of the areas for my game.
Messed with movement permissions...I'm very, very satisfied with how everything is coming together.
All of the assets are coming into place...just need to continue writing and programming the comprehensive story.
Messed with movement permissions...I'm very, very satisfied with how everything is coming together.
All of the assets are coming into place...just need to continue writing and programming the comprehensive story.
timetokill
Banned
Has anybody found a decent script to:
a) Increase the number of frames per animation
and
b) Allow you to do different animation sets for idle vs walk vs dash, or even enable custom animation sets?
I tried getting some of these scripts by "victor" but his dropbox traffic has closed off access :\
But I was wondering if anybody found something good for this purpose.
a) Increase the number of frames per animation
and
b) Allow you to do different animation sets for idle vs walk vs dash, or even enable custom animation sets?
I tried getting some of these scripts by "victor" but his dropbox traffic has closed off access :\
But I was wondering if anybody found something good for this purpose.
I'm planning to make a non-RPG game based on the old DOS game Sleuth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleuth_(video_game)).
Focusing on getting the game working first, and then redoing graphics if time permits.
(Test map. Actual playing area will have to be much larger to acommodate more rooms)
Focusing on getting the game working first, and then redoing graphics if time permits.
(Test map. Actual playing area will have to be much larger to acommodate more rooms)
AustinFelix
Unconfirmed Member
I'm up for doing music for any serious team effort. Www.philipaustin.co.uk
I've got a good feeling about this one.
tensuke
Member
If you hurry, you might be able to download them now. The Victor guy just made a new post on his site with an updated link to his scripts that work.
hitsugi
Member
Wow. I was just looking last night and couldn't download them. Thanks
Oh man, the default values for all stats in RM are insane. It's like they went to the Disgaea school of "largest numbers possible = maximum fun"... except without a hint of satire. My "reasonable" values barely even register on RM's stat curve.
I'm only now figuring out how to balance everything, but you can bet you'll never see a single stat over 100 in my project.
I'm only now figuring out how to balance everything, but you can bet you'll never see a single stat over 100 in my project.
Mr. Luchador
Member
Asking Away!
legacyzero
Banned
Steadily pumpin out art assets.
DAREALGUMMY
Member
Does anyone know where I can find some free wild west tile sets?
timetokill
Banned
Thanks for the heads-up, luckily I jumped on it. Hopefully it works.
Mr. Luchador
Member
Thanks!
Earthpainting
Member
Progress is slow, since what I'm trying to do is proving to be messy. Trying to do a Lost Vikings-esque type of game, but switching between characters is not as fluid as I'd have liked yet.
Mr. Luchador
Member
So many good artists taking part, really looking forward to playing these games!
legacyzero
Banned
Either way, it looks great!
Progress is slow, since what I'm trying to do is proving to be messy. Trying to do a Lost Vikings-esque type of game, but switching between characters is not as fluid as I'd have liked yet.
hitsugi
Member
Progress is slow, since what I'm trying to do is proving to be messy. Trying to do a Lost Vikings-esque type of game, but switching between characters is not as fluid as I'd have liked yet.
D: are you doing your own art
legacyzero
Banned
Testing graphical Asset sizing!
timetokill
Banned
Progress is slow, since what I'm trying to do is proving to be messy. Trying to do a Lost Vikings-esque type of game, but switching between characters is not as fluid as I'd have liked yet.
Wow, looks great! Your sprites or what?
Progress is slow, since what I'm trying to do is proving to be messy. Trying to do a Lost Vikings-esque type of game, but switching between characters is not as fluid as I'd have liked yet.
Just because it hasn't been stressed enough yet - your spritework is superb. Are you working in 16 x 16 and then upscaling to get that chunkier GBA feel or what?
Earthpainting
Member
You are being mighty ambitious, working at that size and level of detail. It'll be worth it in the long run, but I hope you aren't going to drain yourself.Testing graphical Asset sizing!
Yeah, I like the low resolution look of 16-bit games, so I just blew up my sprites by 200%.
Indeedily-doo. Simple stuff, but simple works just the same.
timetokill
Banned
Good stuff. I'm kind of wishing I had taken that approach as well, since I'm spending a lot of time making sprites at large size. I like the big pixel look though, I should've just gone with it.
timetokill
Banned
Steadily pumpin out art assets.
Wanted to comment on this too. Very nice, but it seems very time intensive! Are you doing this for all your characters, or only the main character, or?
legacyzero
Banned
Just for the main characters. (THANKFULLY)
And that one only took a few hours
(AGAIN Thankfully)