shakey2 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2012 I am a newb to RPG maker, I saw RPG maker as a fun means to learn a scripting language(ruby) while also realizing one of my dreams and that is to make stories so to speak. I have always had these epics that I wanted to communicate to others, and I mean like an epic play or movie not like epic facepalm or what the word has come to mean on the net. The problem I've always had is finding a medium that I could use to communicate these stories with. I've never been good at art so drawing them was a no go, and books just didn't feel right or rather insufficient. Making some form of movie or other non-interactive media was no good either for similar reasons as the books. Thats where video games come in, it's a medium I can show the story exactly how I see it and the interactivity allows me to show people just how much I've put into these stories. I have plenty of stories already planned out and just need the time and experience to realize them with RPGmakerXP. For my beginning games they will mostly be basic possibly with scripts made by others until I have enough skill to script my own stuff. The stories I have planned will be implemented when I get enough skill to do that. One example of an idea I had for my good games would have a combat system like Chrono Trigger(because the animations are oh so nice) but with a cover system and quite a few other features, basically expanding upon that system, customizing it and making it my own. A multi ending system but far more complex than the chrono trigger's multi ending system, with several possible BAD ends along with good/mediocre ends. I want to make a game where when you make decisions it has a major effect on the story and not just feel like the story is a framework where no matter which side you flip the grid pieces the game isn't just go to area *insert scene depending on choices* go to next area rinse and repeat if you know what I mean. I also want to make a different game that follows one story but you pick what side of the story to play, like say you have 4 characters each sees a different part of the story. But enough about my reasons for picking up RPG maker... I came to this site to learn, get help and eventually maybe be able to help other users as a pay-it-forward for those who have and will have helped me out. I enjoy forum communities and check in them often most the time so you might see me hanging around here a lot. I am a japanophile and a gamer. To put it short I'm into all things japanese this includes manga/anime/TV/vocaloid etc. I have a long history of MMO gaming and have played a good 90% of all mmos to date at some point in time. My console of preference is the playstation series, though I'm currently playing some RPGs on the wii. I also do PC gaming, mostly strategy games, sandbox games and dungeon crawlers. My all time favorite PC game would have to be Populous: The Beginning, and for console Kingdom Hearts. I listen to a variety of music genres but right now my current preference is dubstep and any electronic genre. Favorite artist right now is Flux Pavilion. Please treat me kindly *bows* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin.ds 28 Report post Posted May 31, 2012 YO! and welcome to THE best rpg maker site out there, Iam looking forward to play/read/see your stories , me being an anime/manga/rpg etc etc fan knows how much these things can inspire great stories. So welcome again ! and dont hesitate to ask if you need help with anything , there are plenty of helpful people on this site =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Bon 43 Report post Posted May 31, 2012 The problem I've always had is finding a medium that I could use to communicate these stories with. Thats where video games come in, it's a medium I can show the story exactly how I see it and the interactivity allows me to show people just how much I've put into these stories. I know exactly what you mean mate, I am glad you like RPG Maker XP. combat system like Chrono Trigger(because the animations are oh so nice) One of my top 10 all time favorite RPGs. Multiple endings rock, especially when you can end the game in the middle, and new game+ and end the game right at the start, best feature ever. It has such dynamic characters. I totally lost lucca's Mother, and the robot (can't remember his name, the only one I renamed) the first time I played through, then the second time I figured out how to save both. Also Masa and Mune are two sprites I will never forget, that game was awesome I could go on forever. I came to this site to learn, get help and eventually maybe be able to help other users as a pay-it-forward for those who have and will have helped me out. I enjoy forum communities and check in them often most the time so you might see me hanging around here a lot. If you ever need any sprite work done, definitely post on this site with a new thread request and I will do my best to fill it. I have experience editing the RTP for RMXP and would love to help you animated your characters to match your mind's eye story. My all time favorite PC game would have to be Populous: The Beginning, and for console Kingdom Hearts. Populous rocks, few ever mention that. Kingdom hearts was awesome too, never played much into the series past the first one, but I loved it and replayed it recently actually. Glad to have you aboard mate, definitely check out the scripts section, there are tons of stuff there you are likely to want to check out or look into etc. Also if you are just getting into rmxp, you may benefit from my RTP addon pack (in my signature), which has stuff to match the RTP graphics and give it that bolster a new comers needs, as well as a link to Moonpearl's sprite generator which I make the database and is still being made using RTP graphics. Well, enjoy your stay, I look forward to reading your stories/playing your games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecowolfsteen 14 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Welcome to the site Sir! I'm sure you'll find plenty of good help around here and very friendly members! Enjoy friend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellessdee 48 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Chrono Trigger ... I came to this site to learn, get help and eventually maybe be able to help other users as a pay-it-forward ... wii ... dubstep and any electronic genre. ... Flux Pavilion. <3 You're in. You shall be treated GREATLY :) *ahem* That was an awesome intro, so I will say WELCOME TO RMXPU! I hope you stay long, and enjoy your stay. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. We have a lot of friendly/helpful members, and I feel if you stick around you might be able to learn a lot! We....er... The site admin Marked (who is awesome by the way), is working on upgrading the website into a full blown Game development site, and you might want to stick around for that (don't worry, there will always be a place for the RPG Maker Series here) I'd also like to point out that Chrono Trigger is THE BEST GAME EVER...in my opinion...So just by referencing it, and being inspired by such a great game puts you in my good books. Yes, I am very biased. I hope to see you around, and hope you enjoy your time here. We strive to be a very helpful and friendly community, so I don't think you'll have to worry about anyone treating you less than kindly :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakey2 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 @Jon Bon: thanks for the offer, I don't know any spriters yet so I may take you up on that offer @kellessdee: I noticed that, I have touched on other game makers before myself including Game Maker, I also have quite a few fighter games made with the enterbrain fighter maker on my HD. I may spend a little time on one of the other makers to mess around and break from rpg maker so I might be popping into the other sections as well. Though as for rpg maker series I've found XP is the only one that suits my needs, although I haven't tested Ace yet. The main thing was the layers, the others didn't have as many layers to create more detailed maps which is a huge part in why I went with XP. That said Chrono Trigger is my top 2d rpg and in my top 10 of all genres, I'm sad that very very few games have had a multi-ending system with new-game+, there is so much re-playability to be had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob423 52 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 welcome to rmxpu :D i see you are a fan Riku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakey2 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Yeah, I like all the KH chars but this is the image I chose for when I was playing a politics sim mmo. The border is from my time in that game's japan, I was a member of the Imperial Army. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkbennett 16 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Welcome to the party; lose your pants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakey2 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 I'm not wearing any pants o.o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkbennett 16 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Even. Better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
