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Discussing Original Classes
Classes have kind of become willy nilly now. Basically anything can be considered a class as long as the name and stats are a tad different. That's not what I want. I want classes that are unique and interesting. This is probably confusing some so heres a list of what I think are meaningful classes.
RMN Music Pack released!
We'd like to thank everyone who supported this project and the participants into making this event a success! Kudos to everyone for working so hard on it!
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Basically the purpose of this topic is to aid us to be better story writers and game designers through setting our story a purpose. This is likely to have been overdone as hell, but I challenge you to compress the story of your game in a single sentence!
Poll] What type of Encounter Type is better in your opinion?
Just out of curiosity, and to determine what Encounter Platform to use in my game, I am asking what kind of Encounter Platform better suits your play style?
Seraph's Tutorials 01 - Building a face, the easy way
Learn how to quickly build a face and know one of the two most common errors in drawing them.

This is the first in a series of tutorials I plan to write, and is quite simple.
We will learn how to create a head with a (relatively) natural shape, and sculpt the face over it. This serves both for the digital artist and the traditional artist, of course.

Firstly let us begin with a reminder of two of the most common errors in art:
Messed up face shapes.
RMN Music Pack wraps up
The submission period has ended, and we got a great tracklist of over 30 songs forthcoming. Tune in next week when Happy releases the compilation and awards over $160 in prizes!
Spot: PLEASE STOP EVILGOD
...or so goes the allcaps plea from Craze for his latest game. In this monster-killing romp, you control a stable of brave heroes as you make your way to stop EVILGOD.
Series Master! Part 8 Befuddle Quest with kentona
Welcome to the eighth issue of Series Master!

All hail Lord kentona (the A is for Anderson, damnit)! Your Supreme RMN ruler has graciously allowed me to interview him about the community puzzle series, Befuddle Quest! There are currently SIX (yes, freaking SIX) entries in the series, of which I’ve played… 2 of them, since the 2nd one was too hard for me. What can I say? I’m a lover, not a thinker. Anyways, commence interview!
Linearity OK? Are choices important?
What do people think about choices in RPGs? Are they an important aspect to a game to make it more enjoyable to play, or would a linear experience be just as good?
Game Designer's Manifesto: Part Five (Shaping Your World)
In which we discuss how to build a suitable world for a fantasy or science fiction game.
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Ladies how do you view the roles of females on TV and in games?
Game Designer's Manifesto: Part Five (Shaping Your World)
In which we discuss how to build a suitable world for a fantasy or science fiction game.

Before I start on this, I want to just put out a little description of the term "plausibility".

Plausibility is the believability of your story - the means for it to connect with the reader because it is something that can happen in the world it is set in, whether it just be a story about a boy wanting to pass a test or speculative science fiction about a corrupt government or whatever. With respect to world building, the created world does not have to match the real factual world we live in but it must be believable.
Combat systems: Do's and Dont's & Opinions
I'm interested in what people think of RPG combat systems. What are the things you like to see in a combat system. What are things that annoy you? What are things you absolutely need in a combat system to be able to enjoy it? What are things that frustrate the hell out of you?
RPGs, balance of power and difficulty
Something about games that I have always liked is the rise to power. For example kotor or aoe.
Spotlight: Cavern of Doom II
THE DOOMING
bobthebobish is at it again in this extremely low res RPG! Grabeth thine sword and thy sack! Venture into yonder cave!
Featured: Legionwood
Legionwood by Dark Gaia is a popular jRPG - in fact, it is the most downloaded game on RMN. You should definitely play this game if traditional, fantasy role-playing is what you're in to.
Community SMBX game released
We've made castle levels for Mario and Luigi in SMBX! Everyone and anyone was welcome to join, even (especially!) those of you who have never tried SMBX before. Out now!
Development Portal Revamp
The DEVELOPMENT portal has been revamped. It is far more dynamic, proactive, and exudes synergy and kaizen principles. Check it out now (and mark some images as Feedback plz)
Game denied. My mapping needs "some pretty serious help." Less than helpful...
This was the exact response I got with my game submission denial:

"Your mapping needs some pretty serious help. Check out our screenshot topic, or play Carlsev Saga which uses the same tilesets."
Emmych sucks at eventing + stuff about states, elements, and Piper!
First of all, AHAHAHAHAH I HAVEN'T POSTED ANYTHING SINCE JULY OTL
I revel in my guilt and shame. Have a photo of a grumpy baby turtle to stare at while I compose myself.