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I want to be a writer
So, after toying around with RPG Maker for the last few months, something has dawned on me... I don't enjoy it. I don't enjoy the technical aspects of game development, I don't enjoy developing custom art; I simply get zero satisfaction from it. My aspirations lay elsewhere.
I want to write. That's not to say I want to develop an idea for a game and then have someone else create it for me; I don't want that. I want to work together with a team, crafting a world together and help them put their ideas into words. I realise that the point of RPG Maker is to not necessarily need a team - but I don't enjoy working solo.
I'd be happy to write a script for somebody else's idea (just stressing the point that my intentions aren't to have someone make my game for me), I just don't know how to get started as a writer. Especially within this community, where it seems that people look down upon those who don't want to do the more technical stuff. Like somehow they're lazy for not building an entire game by their self?
I guess I'm just asking for advice/thoughts on how/where to get started crafting and honing my talents as a writer in the game developing world.
I want to write. That's not to say I want to develop an idea for a game and then have someone else create it for me; I don't want that. I want to work together with a team, crafting a world together and help them put their ideas into words. I realise that the point of RPG Maker is to not necessarily need a team - but I don't enjoy working solo.
I'd be happy to write a script for somebody else's idea (just stressing the point that my intentions aren't to have someone make my game for me), I just don't know how to get started as a writer. Especially within this community, where it seems that people look down upon those who don't want to do the more technical stuff. Like somehow they're lazy for not building an entire game by their self?
I guess I'm just asking for advice/thoughts on how/where to get started crafting and honing my talents as a writer in the game developing world.
[RMXP] Multiple 'Main Characters'
For my game (a Pokemon/Digimon hybrid) I want multiple 'PokeDestined', giving the player the choice between which one they would like to control. So, for each character they select, the gameplay and story will vary.
Is this achievable? And if so, how difficult would it be to implement?
If it makes a difference, I want six playable characters (a character to represent each contest stat, plus a character to represent balance).
Is this achievable? And if so, how difficult would it be to implement?
If it makes a difference, I want six playable characters (a character to represent each contest stat, plus a character to represent balance).
Resources
Am I the only person that finds the 'official' resource packs to be ridiculously overpriced? Especially considering that some of them aren't very good.
Yes, some of them are worth it. But a few of the resource packs just aren't worth the money... I wouldn't even use some of them for free, let alone pay $20+ for them.
I'm sure this is probably frowned upon, but I normally torrent a resource pack to decide if it's worth it before I pay the money. I'm all for supporting artists (assuming they get any of the money?), I just want to make sure the money spent is worth it first.
Discuss.
Yes, some of them are worth it. But a few of the resource packs just aren't worth the money... I wouldn't even use some of them for free, let alone pay $20+ for them.
I'm sure this is probably frowned upon, but I normally torrent a resource pack to decide if it's worth it before I pay the money. I'm all for supporting artists (assuming they get any of the money?), I just want to make sure the money spent is worth it first.
Discuss.
Spriting Help
Hey, I'm having a little difficulty spriting.
I've read a bunch of tutorials, and all they've really taught me is how to create a sprite. So, I have a base, but now I need to 'decorate' it, for lack of a better term. But no matter how hard I try, for the life of me I can't make clothes or hair look decent.
Is there a secret? Am I just totally clueless?
If it helps, I'm building MACK-styled sprites, and I'm going for more of a modern look.
I'd post a picture, but I just rage quit and deleted my progress :/ I'll make another attempt in the morning and share my end result.
I've read a bunch of tutorials, and all they've really taught me is how to create a sprite. So, I have a base, but now I need to 'decorate' it, for lack of a better term. But no matter how hard I try, for the life of me I can't make clothes or hair look decent.
Is there a secret? Am I just totally clueless?
If it helps, I'm building MACK-styled sprites, and I'm going for more of a modern look.
I'd post a picture, but I just rage quit and deleted my progress :/ I'll make another attempt in the morning and share my end result.
Fan Games: Welcome or Frowned Upon?
I apologise if I'm posting too much, I'm just really interested in everybody's opinions on things!
So, as a community are fan games more often welcome or are they typically kind of taboo? I'd assume the latter, since I find fan games often to lack much imagination or effort - however, there are hidden gems out there and I'd hate to think that they're ignored simply because they're a fan game.
So, as a community are fan games more often welcome or are they typically kind of taboo? I'd assume the latter, since I find fan games often to lack much imagination or effort - however, there are hidden gems out there and I'd hate to think that they're ignored simply because they're a fan game.
Fan Games: Welcome or Frowned Upon?
I apologise if I'm posting too much, I'm just really interested in everybody's opinions on things!
So, as a community are fan games more often welcome or are they typically kind of taboo? I'd assume the latter, since I find fan games often to lack much imagination or effort - however, there are hidden gems out there and I'd hate to think that they're ignored simply because they're a fan game.
So, as a community are fan games more often welcome or are they typically kind of taboo? I'd assume the latter, since I find fan games often to lack much imagination or effort - however, there are hidden gems out there and I'd hate to think that they're ignored simply because they're a fan game.
Limited Locations
Do you believe an RPG can be set in limited locations? By this I mean, as opposed to adventuring across entire continents, you instead explore a single city and its surroundings.
If so, do you believe that this limited setting would more likely boost or hinder the gameplay?
If so, do you believe that this limited setting would more likely boost or hinder the gameplay?
Gender Options
I realise that I'm very new here, and the last thing I want is to 'rock the boat' and spark some kind of great controversy. It's just, I noticed that with the gender options we have "male", "female" and "welp". The inclusion of welp confuses me, and honestly slightly offends me. My understanding is that welp implies a hesitance to reveal their gender? If I have that wrong, please forgive me.
However, if somebody was hesitant to reveal their gender, there should be an option for them simply to not share that information. As a transgender woman, I'm a little offended that "welp" has been offered as an option while options such as "transgender" "transexual" "intersex" "m2f" "f2m" heck, even just "other" have been ignored.
I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post my concerns, but I just wanted to put this out there. I'm moreso looking out for those who are more sensitive about this topic than myself. For a lot of people, this is a huge issue, and the option of "welp" can be viewed as highly insensitive.
So, yeah, enjoy that can of worms I just opened, haha.
/endrant
However, if somebody was hesitant to reveal their gender, there should be an option for them simply to not share that information. As a transgender woman, I'm a little offended that "welp" has been offered as an option while options such as "transgender" "transexual" "intersex" "m2f" "f2m" heck, even just "other" have been ignored.
I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post my concerns, but I just wanted to put this out there. I'm moreso looking out for those who are more sensitive about this topic than myself. For a lot of people, this is a huge issue, and the option of "welp" can be viewed as highly insensitive.
So, yeah, enjoy that can of worms I just opened, haha.
/endrant
Heya!
Hey!
My name is BansheeSerenade, or Ashley, whichever you prefer.
Obviously, I'm new here around these parts, but I can't wait to get to know you all!
I'm 19 and Australian, I'm going to start studying writing at university next year, hopefully to either get a job writing for comics or games. Hence why I figured I'd dabble around with rpg maker so I could get a taste for the industry.
I'm currently designing a FFX demake, tweaking the story in parts. I know, I know, I'm biting off WAY more than I can chew. I've read all of the tutorials, I know it's best to start off small.
What can I say? I like a challenge.
Of course, I realise there's no way in hell this will ever be completed - I'm essentially just using it as a way to jump into the deep end and learn the ropes without needing to worry about developing a story beforehand.
Anyways, it's great to meet you all! I can't wait to become an active member of your forums ^_^
My name is BansheeSerenade, or Ashley, whichever you prefer.
Obviously, I'm new here around these parts, but I can't wait to get to know you all!
I'm 19 and Australian, I'm going to start studying writing at university next year, hopefully to either get a job writing for comics or games. Hence why I figured I'd dabble around with rpg maker so I could get a taste for the industry.
I'm currently designing a FFX demake, tweaking the story in parts. I know, I know, I'm biting off WAY more than I can chew. I've read all of the tutorials, I know it's best to start off small.
What can I say? I like a challenge.
Of course, I realise there's no way in hell this will ever be completed - I'm essentially just using it as a way to jump into the deep end and learn the ropes without needing to worry about developing a story beforehand.
Anyways, it's great to meet you all! I can't wait to become an active member of your forums ^_^
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