ARTICLES

Title Source Info
Risk and Reward
Patting your player on the back
02/18/2009 12:00 AM
Game Design Process 101: Part II (Creative Thinking)
How to make a good idea into a better idea...
02/11/2009 12:00 AM
Game Design Process 101: Part 1 (Inspiration)
It all starts with an idea...
02/04/2009 12:00 AM
RMNCast #7: WIP is gone!
This week, we have played the amateur games Quintessence, dotPLUS, Demon Tower, and Origin
01/27/2009 03:32 PM
RMNCast #6: Release Something! Day V (for Vendetta)
Exclusively covers Release Something V
01/21/2009 03:31 PM
RMNCast #5: Aurora Wing
This week we discuss the amateur classic game Aurora Wing by DFalcon
12/21/2008 03:29 PM
A Brief Guide to Good Dialogue (in video games)
Very brief, indeed. In fact, a bulleted list.
12/21/2008 12:00 AM
RMNCast #4: SkyE
This week we discuss the amateur game SkyE as well as things happening around the community
12/02/2008 03:22 PM
RMNCast #3: Play Something 2: Second Run: Colon
We discuss Play Something 2: Second Run: Colon
11/08/2008 03:11 PM
Innovative Writing Styles for RPGs
In order to keep the creative flow going, I'm going to outline various RPGs which utilize deriative writing styles.
10/16/2008 12:00 AM
RMNCast #2: Release Something! Day IV: Guns of the Patriots
This month, we discuss Release Something IV: Guns of the Patriots
10/12/2008 03:09 PM
5 Common Writing Pitfalls
Here are 5 very common writing pitfalls that I consistently see in the RPG Making community.
10/01/2008 12:00 AM
On Video Games and Narrative
Perhaps a different take on how to go about writing for your game.
10/01/2008 12:00 AM
Extra Content (Or How to Extend your Game without Extending the Story)
A brief description of ways to enhance gameplay and lengthen playtime
08/30/2008 12:00 AM
Creating An Automatic Backup For Your Projects (Windows)
How to create a batch file that can be used to automatically back up your projects
08/30/2008 12:00 AM
[RMXP Script] Custom Skill Screen v1.0
Added character's sprite and character's class and element (user inputted).
08/05/2008 12:00 AM
[RMXP Script] Custom Save Screen v1.0
Displays character's stats, location, and gold.
08/05/2008 12:00 AM
Looping Midi's!
Add or Remove a looping point in your midis.
08/04/2008 12:00 AM
[RMXP Script] Custom Equip Screen v1.0
Rearranged it to look better and added characters' sprites.
08/04/2008 12:00 AM
Completing a Project Guide
Tips on keeping on the progress track.
07/30/2008 12:00 AM
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Anomalies
This section is a catch-all for anything that doesn't fit in the above categories. It may or may not be related to game making or RMN. It could have stories about pirates.
Artist Workshop
The articles in the artist workshop are geared towards making original sprites and tilesets for your game, which can help it stand out.
Game Design and Theory
This section is where all the amateur thinktanks write article regarding gameplay, with topics covering balance, dungeon design, battle systems, etc.
Programming and Mathematics
Need to do some heavy-duty coding or math work? This is the place.
Webcast
Broadcast your opinions over the Internet for all to hear!
Writer's Block
The storytelling category is for articles about creating well-rounded heroes, villains, background stories and even worlds!