WRITING

Title Source Info
Battledome 1 - Fight Fest
The Year of the Gladiator Revolt!
04/16/2012 05:37 AM
Looking Back: Hero's Realm
A look back at some classic Rpg Maker games.
04/12/2012 02:18 AM
Simple Systems : Lockpicking
A short tutorial about making a lockpicking system in-game which doesn't require scripts etc.
04/10/2012 09:57 PM
Looking Back: Devil Hunter Seeker of Power
A look back at some classic Rpg Maker games.
04/04/2012 11:52 PM
Immersion And You: The Do's And Don'ts
An article on the concept of immersion and how to successfully implement it into a game.
04/04/2012 07:24 AM
Looking Back: Wilfred the Hero
A look back at some classic Rpg Maker games.
04/01/2012 06:06 AM
Let's Write! The Scene and Spices!
Another tutorial on writing!
03/30/2012 09:15 AM
More Realistic Graphics Using Selection Tool
Use the selection tool to make graphics visually more satisfying
03/28/2012 09:28 PM
Transfer save files to sequel games
How to start a different game while keeping progression
03/28/2012 08:18 PM
Let's Write! 5 Types of Stories!
An ongoing tutorial on writing for comic books and other media.
03/15/2012 05:02 PM
Writing HORROR - Part 2
Okay, now that you have a Monster, what’s next? A Place for terrible deeds to happen, some Terrible Deeds, a Hero, and a Story.
03/14/2012 10:27 PM
Writing HORROR - Part 1
When writing a Horror story, one must begin with a Monster. The most terrifying of course, are the ones you don’t notice, or refuse to notice. The ones right next to you.
03/14/2012 09:55 PM
Structure of the GOTHIC Tale
What is the difference between a Gothic tale and a Horror story? Intent. Seriously.
03/13/2012 11:26 AM
Basic PLOTTING
All successful (read: popular) stories have patterns. Sometimes it's simple, sometimes it's complex, but all of the stories read or told often enough to remain in the popular mind of any culture have a pattern, a plot.
03/13/2012 11:13 AM
Random Transitions - Simple
Allows the user to change the battle transitions to make every battle start fun! Yay..?
03/11/2012 11:32 PM
Simple Party Change
Can be Copy-Pasted for more!
03/11/2012 09:47 PM
Making the Graphics for Faery Tale
My Technique for turning Photos into Art with Photoshop.
03/06/2012 05:38 AM
YEM in-game additions tutorial.
Like creating biographies, in-game tutorials, art galleries etc
03/02/2012 04:30 PM
Misanthropic Mechanics -or- Finding your game's Core
Do you really need to add another fishing mini-game?
02/28/2012 09:42 PM
Lighting by Lotus Games
Create atmospheric maps using lighting effects for your game!
02/17/2012 06:07 AM

Engine Tutorials

Adventure Game Studio
Construct 2
Construct Classic
Custom
EasyRPG
Eclipse Origins
Engine001
Game Maker
IG Maker
ika
Multimedia Fusion 2
OHRRPGCE
Other
Renpy
RPG Maker 2000
RPG Maker 2003
RPG Maker 20XX
RPG Maker 95
RPG Maker VX
RPG Maker VX Ace
RPG Maker XP
RPG Toolkit
Sim RPG Maker 95
Sphere
Super Mario Bros. X
Unity
Verge3
Zelda Classic

Article Categories

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!