ARTICLES

Title Source Info
How Gaia Thinks: Horror Games 101
How can you make your game scary?
06/29/2009 03:33 AM
Questions you should ask yourself! RPG Mechanics I - V
A collection of the forum thread series. These questions can be handy checklist for maintaining game consistency. Be warned, there's very little organization, and a good deal of overlapping!
06/29/2009 12:19 AM
Games Released in 2009
A list of games released in 2009, updates every so often.
06/28/2009 07:18 AM
RMN Snews - Issue #5
A newsletter - RMNv3, Pixel Art #2, Girls and the Internet, What is SNEWS?, Visions & Voices, Battle City RM2k, Magi
06/26/2009 12:00 AM
Philosophy of Treasure Distribution
A look at why, when, what, where and how to reward players with delicious mouth-watering treasure.
06/22/2009 12:00 AM
Information Absorption
A look at how players absorb information from their games, and how controlling the flow of that information can alter the gameplay experience.
06/07/2009 12:00 AM
RMN Snews - Issue #4
A newsletter - RS!VII, Band Art Game!, RMN Mafia, Deeper, Path of Justice, Feldschlacht IV
05/29/2009 12:00 AM
RMN Snews - Issue #3
A newsletter - 3-Hour, Befuddle Quest 2, Rant and Rave '09, Hero's Realm, Inside, harmonic
05/08/2009 12:00 AM
RMN Snews - Issue #2
A newsletter - Befuddle Quest, Best RM Games, Sore Losers, Outlaw City, Craze
04/24/2009 12:00 AM
PREPPING AN IMAGE FOR RPG MAKER 2000/2003
A tutorial on how to create a true to color/true to resolution image for RPG Maker 2000/2003
04/23/2009 12:00 AM
Understanding Fun Game Design ~ Case Study: Tetris
1000 words on the Soviet Union's most meaningful contribution to human civilization.
04/21/2009 12:00 AM
Game Design Process 101: Part V (Level Design)
How to make a map...really awesome...
04/20/2009 12:00 AM
Constructing a Setting
Ways to construct your ideal setting.
04/15/2009 12:00 AM
RMN Snews - Issue #1
A newsletter - RS!VI, ECAs, Team-Captin RMN, Everything Turns Gray, Lost Legacy, Max McGee
04/13/2009 12:00 AM
Halibabica's Release Something! Day Roundup
halibabica's RS!D6 experience
04/13/2009 12:00 AM
Educated Choice Awards 2008
Recognition of games created in the community in 2008
04/05/2009 12:00 AM
Bringing Your World To Life
Add that little extra depth
03/24/2009 12:00 AM
Game Design Process 101: Part IV (The GDD)
This is a long one...chock full of love.
03/11/2009 12:00 AM
RMNCast #8: Exit Fate
This episode covers Exit Fate, Wilfred the Hero, and other amateur games
03/07/2009 03:33 PM
Game Design Process 101: Part III (The Rough Draft)
Write it down, Mozart...
02/20/2009 12:00 AM

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!