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Josh85
January 14th, 2007, 11:40 PM
:D


So I'm currently in the process of making an awesome omfgwtf RPG game thingo with this RPG Maker program I downloaded after having a dream about making my own game.

So far I've made like, 10 maps.. but a lot of these are just second or third maps of the same area.. I've got the starting map.. a town.. the tavern (lots of fun and time and have only programmed a few characters/events) an alleyway (kinda lame so far, need better "alleyway" graphics) one house, and a "secret" map.

I still have shitloads to go before I finish the first "chapter" and I want to keep it in chapters so the game doesn't get massive. When I'm finished, and have shown a few of my mates the proper version, I can alter it a tad for a broader audience (tone down violence etc) and upload it somewhere for people to download!!! (if you want the original version which will probably be disturbing in some ways, just say so and I'll pm it).

Anyway, I'm blabbling on, but basically if anyone would like for me to name a character after them or even just give any suggestions or ideas they might want implemented, then it'd be cool. I don't really have a proper storyline but I'm working on it... basically you play the role of a villain.. who's name so far is "Josh".. though I should probably change that... who travels around with his brother "Jack".. Josh is more of a warrior/ultra-violent/short-tempered/sadistic crazy guy.. whereas Jack is more of a devious type, and seems to already have some connections with some sort of cult.

It's set like.. in the usual fantasy/medieval type age.. but yeh, it's going to be very... interactive.. I hope to pretty much give options for most things.

I have NO experience at programming but am learning heaps of new things every day.. like.. I come across a problem.. then try and work out how to do it.. and don't stop until I've found a way. I already know I'll have to go back and do some stuff again in earlier maps that I initially did the hard way.

The motivation towards it was I was always pissed at not being able to do what I WANTED to do in games. So I figured I would make my own game. It won't go overboard though, of course.

So yeh.. if you want to name an NPC just say so...

List the name of the NPC.. where he would likely be found.. what he would likely look like (Please don't go too deep into detail.. I'm not working with massively awesome graphics.. will upload an example) and if you want to go into further detail, feel free to.

Oh and if anyone has some experience with this sorta stuff let me know.. coz sure it IS lots of fun working all this stuff out myself but things would go by a lot quicker if I had a few tips lol.

Josh85
January 14th, 2007, 11:43 PM
Here's a quick screenshot of the tavern:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/Josh1985/Screenie1.jpg

Note the guy you're playing is the one facing the bartender.. BUT.. he doesn't usually look like that.. at the start of the game you get your armor and shit.. he just looks like that coz I made a quick way to teleport to the tavern to make playtesting easier.

That Dude
January 15th, 2007, 02:39 PM
Ahh, RPGMaker. What fun times I had with it way back when. Not interested in adding in an NPC but your tavern looks pretty well-laid out.

Are you using the SBS or a CBS?

Colzi
January 15th, 2007, 03:33 PM
Buy a drink,
ask for info
violently murder
leave


Sounds like a good night!

DandruffBGone
January 15th, 2007, 05:26 PM
Buy a drink,
ask for info
violently murder
leave


Sounds like a good night!

Sounds like typical Glasgow weekend.

Colzi
January 15th, 2007, 05:45 PM
Buy a drink,
ask for info
violently murder
leave


Sounds like a good night!

Sounds like typical Glasgow weekend.


I wouldnt know :wink:

Josh85
January 15th, 2007, 07:48 PM
no-one wants to add a character... :(

/wrists

and That Dude, I have no idea what SBS or CBS are. :|

tgd_02
January 15th, 2007, 07:59 PM
ill add one
this weekend
aight
kinda busy running around atm...

Josh85
January 15th, 2007, 08:00 PM
ill add one
this weekend
aight
kinda busy running around atm...

Awesome. :D

Colzi
January 15th, 2007, 08:02 PM
no-one wants to add a character... :(

/wrists

and That Dude, I have no idea what SBS or CBS are. :|


One of what :? A man- well can u have kilts :lol:

Josh85
January 15th, 2007, 08:20 PM
no-one wants to add a character... :(

/wrists

and That Dude, I have no idea what SBS or CBS are. :|


One of what :? A man- well can u have kilts :lol:

I'm not sure actually, I shall check when I get home. :D

!NV!CTUS
January 15th, 2007, 08:28 PM
no-one wants to add a character... :(

/wrists

and That Dude, I have no idea what SBS or CBS are. :|

didnt get to read the whole thread.. anyway what about a merchant in the streets who sells cheap armors and shit but you only catch em ones-ur you have to catch em so you can buy from him??

jaba
January 15th, 2007, 08:30 PM
You could put a fat twat by the bar in jeans and t shirt - call him Jaba!
Don't forget the skinhead and builders arse features please. :wink: Oh and plenty of ciggys.

Josh85
January 15th, 2007, 08:52 PM
You could put a fat twat by the bar in jeans and t shirt - call him Jaba!
Don't forget the skinhead and builders arse features please. :wink: Oh and plenty of ciggys.

Done and done. I know the perfect sprite for that. 8)

Josh85
January 15th, 2007, 08:53 PM
didnt get to read the whole thread.. anyway what about a merchant in the streets who sells cheap armors and shit but you only catch em ones-ur you have to catch em so you can buy from him??

I shall do that, if I understood you correctly, that is.

:D

DandruffBGone
January 15th, 2007, 08:54 PM
didnt get to read the whole thread.. anyway what about a merchant in the streets who sells cheap armors and shit but you only catch em ones-ur you have to catch em so you can buy from him??

I shall do that, if I understood you correctly, that is.

:D


How about a hanging (a botched one of course).

Josh85
January 15th, 2007, 09:00 PM
didnt get to read the whole thread.. anyway what about a merchant in the streets who sells cheap armors and shit but you only catch em ones-ur you have to catch em so you can buy from him??

I shall do that, if I understood you correctly, that is.

:D


How about a hanging (a botched one of course).

You know... that's not a bad idea at all. I haven't done the southern part of the first town yet so maybe there can be a public hanging about to be done and as you get there you see the person hang, and their head come off, showering the crowd in blood. I COULD do that.. I think.. 8)

That Dude
January 16th, 2007, 12:50 AM
SBS means Standard Battle System
A CBS then is a Custom Battle System, where you use an outside map and a bunch of events and variables to handle a battle in any shape you can do it in.

Heero Valentine
January 16th, 2007, 07:24 AM
sounds cool Josh, probs is i don't have any time atm so i'll think of a caracter named Heero, and i'll tell how it should look, what kind of personality and stuff.

:D i just got my order from Bol.com, warcraft 3, reign of chaos. that will probaly keep me busy for a while.