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Description
If you do not have time to read everything, you can only read the sections with a red asterik. (*)
Special thanks to Ocean for making the logo!
On a cold, dreary winter night...
In 2009, YDS gave us RMN Christmas Card, a short game in which you explore the town of RMN during christmas, and talk to the members of the community who are the NPCs in the game. It was followed a year later by RMN Midsummer Dreams. There was a third game planned, but it never ended up materializing.
In 2017, I made a fanmade sequel to RMN Christmas Card to bring a game I love to a new era of community members. Many of you joined.
Earlier this year, I announced RMN Christmas Card: New Decade Edition. I'm happy to say that RMN Christmas Card: New Decade Edition (Now simply called RMN Christmas Card 2020) is still happening, and is now an official RMN event!
To anyone that joined RMN Christmas Card New Decade earlier this year, please join again as I have lost the submissions. It can be the same thing as what you submitted for that. I apologize for the inconvinience.
What is it, exactly?
If you have played any of the RMN Holiday games, you can probably skip this section. If you haven't, while I do recommend giving them a go as they are very fun, I understand that not everyone has the time, so I'll summarize for you:
In RMN Christmas Card, members can submit dialogue here and be placed into the game as NPCs. Joining in is very easy, as unlike most other events, you are not the one making the game, you're just saying how you want to appear in it. Development is being taken care of by yours truly!
There are other contributions you can make this time around, so keep reading if you're interested!
How can I join in?*
Now that we have an official event page, to join in you can make an official submssion! There are a few different ways in which you can contribute to the project;
Appear as an NPC - If you decide to join in, this is the only contribution that is obligatory.
To appear as an NPC in the game, please submit a notepad file to the event page that contains what you want to say. The name used in the game will be your username on RMN to avoid confusion.
You can also request a small sidequest or any other specific details, but please keep in mind there is a chance they might not make it into the game.
It's not necessary to make your own sprite, but please do specify any details you find important (skin color, gender or preferred appearance for non-binary members, etc...) otherwise I will probably pick something at random. If you do wish to make your own sprite, you may do so as long as it is in the style of REFMAP for rpg maker 2003. You can see an example spritesheet here. I will be using the same sprite from the 2017 game for members that joined that event, unless otherwise requested.
Mirak also made this blank character template for anyone interested in making their own character!
Appear in the art room - In a new feature to Christmas Card 2020, if we get enough submissions we will have an art room where you will be able to look at art drawn by members! Festive art is preferred, but as long as it's RMN related anything is welcome. No NSFW art please.
If you wish to submit a piece for the art room, please upload the image as a submission, seperately to the notepad file. Keep in mind that as the game is being made in rpg maker 2003 your image will be indexed to a 256 color palette. Do not worry about the size of your image, as I will likely implement a function to both view the image at once and zoom in on it.
Appear in the music room - Same thing as the art room; if we get enough submissions I will add in a room where you can listen to music composed by members, or possibly add in an item that lets you play the music wherever you want.
If you wish to submit a piece for the music room, please upload the audio file as a submission, seperately to the notepad file. Keep in mind that as the game is being made in rpg maker 2003 the only accepted file types are MP3, WAV and MIDI.
What should I say?*
Anything! Funny submissions are well encouraged, the sillier the better. If you'd rather just wish people a merry christmas, that's alright too. There is no limit to what you can say as long as it is within reason. For example, no, you can not submit the entire bee movie script. Profanity is allowed, but try not to go overboard. You can also say something for specific members (optional, of course). The only limit is your imagination.
An example submission:
I would like to say "I was working on an evil plan to take over RMN. Then Liberty found out and kicked me in the face. Impressive, but very painful."
Give me a white male sprite, please.
Remember to submit as a notepad file and not as a comment!
When do submissions close?*
Submissions will close on the 7th of December. Please make sure to submit before then as the game is meant to be released around christmas time!
I would appreciate if users could submit as soon as possible if they are planning to join (at least their dialogue, the art and music can wait) as it's hard for me to make progress on the game without knowing everyone's dialogue.
What's new in this game?
If you are simply interested in joining in, you do not need to read this part. This is simply a segment for people who are interested in learning a few more details on the game itself.
RMN Christmas Card 2020 is both a remake AND a sequel at the same time. Years after the events of the first game, RMN is now a bustling metropolitan city and naturally, everyone has new things to say. But with a timeless new threat resurfacing once again, it seems only fair that time itself plays into it. In RMN Christmas Card 2020, you can travel back into time through portals to RMN Christmas Card 2017! Everything from the 2017 game will also be available in the new game, but improved!
Mapping has seen a huge upgrade from the original, and the dialogue has also been touched up to be much nicer. I did not touch any member submitted dialogue, but the main narrative is now much more well written. Some unfunny jokes have been replaced with better ones and the infamous villain will have more of a presence than 10 seconds of screentime. There is also a lot more polish to both the gameplay and the cutscenes. Overall, RMN Christmas Card 2020 is not only supposed to work as a new game, but a replacement for the 2017 game that's improved in pretty much every way.
Here's an early look into the game, showing RMN in the present day on the left and in 2017 on the right.
Happy holidays, RMN!
Special thanks to Ocean for making the logo!
On a cold, dreary winter night...
In 2009, YDS gave us RMN Christmas Card, a short game in which you explore the town of RMN during christmas, and talk to the members of the community who are the NPCs in the game. It was followed a year later by RMN Midsummer Dreams. There was a third game planned, but it never ended up materializing.
In 2017, I made a fanmade sequel to RMN Christmas Card to bring a game I love to a new era of community members. Many of you joined.
Earlier this year, I announced RMN Christmas Card: New Decade Edition. I'm happy to say that RMN Christmas Card: New Decade Edition (Now simply called RMN Christmas Card 2020) is still happening, and is now an official RMN event!
To anyone that joined RMN Christmas Card New Decade earlier this year, please join again as I have lost the submissions. It can be the same thing as what you submitted for that. I apologize for the inconvinience.
What is it, exactly?
If you have played any of the RMN Holiday games, you can probably skip this section. If you haven't, while I do recommend giving them a go as they are very fun, I understand that not everyone has the time, so I'll summarize for you:
In RMN Christmas Card, members can submit dialogue here and be placed into the game as NPCs. Joining in is very easy, as unlike most other events, you are not the one making the game, you're just saying how you want to appear in it. Development is being taken care of by yours truly!
There are other contributions you can make this time around, so keep reading if you're interested!
How can I join in?*
Now that we have an official event page, to join in you can make an official submssion! There are a few different ways in which you can contribute to the project;
Appear as an NPC - If you decide to join in, this is the only contribution that is obligatory.
To appear as an NPC in the game, please submit a notepad file to the event page that contains what you want to say. The name used in the game will be your username on RMN to avoid confusion.
You can also request a small sidequest or any other specific details, but please keep in mind there is a chance they might not make it into the game.
It's not necessary to make your own sprite, but please do specify any details you find important (skin color, gender or preferred appearance for non-binary members, etc...) otherwise I will probably pick something at random. If you do wish to make your own sprite, you may do so as long as it is in the style of REFMAP for rpg maker 2003. You can see an example spritesheet here. I will be using the same sprite from the 2017 game for members that joined that event, unless otherwise requested.
Mirak also made this blank character template for anyone interested in making their own character!
Appear in the art room - In a new feature to Christmas Card 2020, if we get enough submissions we will have an art room where you will be able to look at art drawn by members! Festive art is preferred, but as long as it's RMN related anything is welcome. No NSFW art please.
If you wish to submit a piece for the art room, please upload the image as a submission, seperately to the notepad file. Keep in mind that as the game is being made in rpg maker 2003 your image will be indexed to a 256 color palette. Do not worry about the size of your image, as I will likely implement a function to both view the image at once and zoom in on it.
Appear in the music room - Same thing as the art room; if we get enough submissions I will add in a room where you can listen to music composed by members, or possibly add in an item that lets you play the music wherever you want.
If you wish to submit a piece for the music room, please upload the audio file as a submission, seperately to the notepad file. Keep in mind that as the game is being made in rpg maker 2003 the only accepted file types are MP3, WAV and MIDI.
What should I say?*
Anything! Funny submissions are well encouraged, the sillier the better. If you'd rather just wish people a merry christmas, that's alright too. There is no limit to what you can say as long as it is within reason. For example, no, you can not submit the entire bee movie script. Profanity is allowed, but try not to go overboard. You can also say something for specific members (optional, of course). The only limit is your imagination.
An example submission:
I would like to say "I was working on an evil plan to take over RMN. Then Liberty found out and kicked me in the face. Impressive, but very painful."
Give me a white male sprite, please.
Remember to submit as a notepad file and not as a comment!
When do submissions close?*
Submissions will close on the 7th of December. Please make sure to submit before then as the game is meant to be released around christmas time!
I would appreciate if users could submit as soon as possible if they are planning to join (at least their dialogue, the art and music can wait) as it's hard for me to make progress on the game without knowing everyone's dialogue.
What's new in this game?
If you are simply interested in joining in, you do not need to read this part. This is simply a segment for people who are interested in learning a few more details on the game itself.
RMN Christmas Card 2020 is both a remake AND a sequel at the same time. Years after the events of the first game, RMN is now a bustling metropolitan city and naturally, everyone has new things to say. But with a timeless new threat resurfacing once again, it seems only fair that time itself plays into it. In RMN Christmas Card 2020, you can travel back into time through portals to RMN Christmas Card 2017! Everything from the 2017 game will also be available in the new game, but improved!
Mapping has seen a huge upgrade from the original, and the dialogue has also been touched up to be much nicer. I did not touch any member submitted dialogue, but the main narrative is now much more well written. Some unfunny jokes have been replaced with better ones and the infamous villain will have more of a presence than 10 seconds of screentime. There is also a lot more polish to both the gameplay and the cutscenes. Overall, RMN Christmas Card 2020 is not only supposed to work as a new game, but a replacement for the 2017 game that's improved in pretty much every way.
Here's an early look into the game, showing RMN in the present day on the left and in 2017 on the right.
Happy holidays, RMN!
Details
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- 12/08/2020 10:10 PM
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Closeauthor=TheRpgmakerAddictauthor=FroggeAwesome! Great job I am looking forward playing this!
Aaaaaaaand submissions are closed! Thank you so much to everyone who joined! I currently have about 90% of people added in and if all goes well the game should be released before the end of the year :)
for me it's 5/5!
hey your submission said 6/5 what happened
TheRpgmakerAddict
59827
author=Froggeauthor=TheRpgmakerAddicthey your submission said 6/5 what happenedauthor=FroggeAwesome! Great job I am looking forward playing this!
Aaaaaaaand submissions are closed! Thank you so much to everyone who joined! I currently have about 90% of people added in and if all goes well the game should be released before the end of the year :)
for me it's 5/5!
Well...
5/5 until you provide a playable specimen!
No playn' no gain! :P
Addit
6394
Alright…! Just managed to submit the revision onto the main page before the extended deadline closed. I think everything’s now good and I can finally rest easy.
Now…it’s all up to Frogge. (God speed, little doodle...)
So I provided to you Frogge, in my submission, the sprites that you’ll need of myself, Reginald, and the Gingerbread House... There’s also a few music pieces to go along with it (including a nice bar theme if you decide to use it or not), two pictures of whether the Gingerbread House is successful or not, and some sound effects... There’s also a sample game to go along with it, with the dialogue intact, of how each scene is supposed to go in order to help you out.
Hopefully, I made it a lot more idiot-proof for you to be able to transfer everything much easier than before. I even added in comments for what character’s sprites need to be changed, along with everything else that's necessary. I even changed the five switches and four variables that I needed to numbers 201 - 220, imagining that you probably wouldn’t use those ones. Really, in reality, it shouldn’t be that hard.
Now…it’s all up to Frogge. (God speed, little doodle...)
So I provided to you Frogge, in my submission, the sprites that you’ll need of myself, Reginald, and the Gingerbread House... There’s also a few music pieces to go along with it (including a nice bar theme if you decide to use it or not), two pictures of whether the Gingerbread House is successful or not, and some sound effects... There’s also a sample game to go along with it, with the dialogue intact, of how each scene is supposed to go in order to help you out.
Hopefully, I made it a lot more idiot-proof for you to be able to transfer everything much easier than before. I even added in comments for what character’s sprites need to be changed, along with everything else that's necessary. I even changed the five switches and four variables that I needed to numbers 201 - 220, imagining that you probably wouldn’t use those ones. Really, in reality, it shouldn’t be that hard.
seacliff217
2734
Don't know how I missed this for over a solid month.
Oh well. Maybe I'll participate in the next next remake in 2030.
Oh well. Maybe I'll participate in the next next remake in 2030.
author=seacliff217
Don't know how I missed this for over a solid month.
Oh well. Maybe I'll participate in the next next remake in 2030.
I'm planning to do future updates so the people who missed can join in, don't worry. (Also if your submission is something simple I can probably add you in if you just DM it to me. Just no walls of text or sidequest requests beyond this point pls)
Addit
6394
Speaking of giant walls of text, lol - how are you holding up with my submission thus far, Frogge, any problems???
Again, I tried to make it almost idiot-proof for you to be able to transfer everything into the main game with relative ease (especially with the revision). But if you’re having any problems with anything, just let me know on here, or via PM, and I’ll try to help you out the best that I can. I want to make sure that each scene plays out as perfectly as it can.
Either way, Christmas can’t come soon enough. I can’t wait to play this bad boy!
That’s if Kentona doesn’t happen to sell RMN to the Russians or the Chinese in the future. (I hear they pay big bucks for domain names! And, really, who could blame him?)
Again, I tried to make it almost idiot-proof for you to be able to transfer everything into the main game with relative ease (especially with the revision). But if you’re having any problems with anything, just let me know on here, or via PM, and I’ll try to help you out the best that I can. I want to make sure that each scene plays out as perfectly as it can.
Either way, Christmas can’t come soon enough. I can’t wait to play this bad boy!
author=seacliff217
Maybe I'll participate in the next next remake in 2030.
That’s if Kentona doesn’t happen to sell RMN to the Russians or the Chinese in the future. (I hear they pay big bucks for domain names! And, really, who could blame him?)
author=Addit
Speaking of giant walls of text, lol - how are you holding up with my submission thus far, Frogge, any problems???
Haven't gotten around to it yet. That being said I only have less than a dozen people who haven't been added in. Once that's done I'll just have the main storyline and quest to work on.
Dragol
893
author=Addit
That’s if Kentona doesn’t happen to sell RMN to the Russians
Who needs you! We have our own RM por... dragol remembered that we have right now... on other hand yeah, it's a good plan >:3
luckily we don't run any advanced software on RMN so we were missed in that massive sophisticated Russian hack that targeted the US Gov and 18,000 other companies
Delsin7
6029
author=kentona
luckily we don't run any advanced software on RMN so we were missed in that massive sophisticated Russian hack that targeted the US Gov and 18,000 other companies
Huzzah!
Addit
6394
I asked Santa for one thing this Christmas and it still isn’t here!!!
(Unless...you're deliberately stalling on purpose to release this after January 1st so it's eligible for next year's Misaos, just in case you don't happen to release anything, or finish anything, by next year. If so...you clever b*stard, you...)
(Unless...you're deliberately stalling on purpose to release this after January 1st so it's eligible for next year's Misaos, just in case you don't happen to release anything, or finish anything, by next year. If so...you clever b*stard, you...)
I'm working on it as steadily as I can, but responsibilities (and a slight lack of motivation after having committed to it longer than I have to any game before) are keeping things kind of slow. Still, I'm confident a january release is very likely. Seems fitting considering the OG christmas card 2009 was half a month late, lol. I don't really care about misaos at all, it's just not finished yet.
For anyone wondering, all but two people have been added in, so as far as free exploration goes it's 99% done. Most of what I have left is eventing the main storyline and making some custom menus, so overall I would say the game is about 60-70% complete. The game is currently a LOT more polished and bulkier than any of the past christmas card games. I've deliberately held off on showing some off the cooler stuff as to not spoil any surprises but it's definitely going to be a bigger project than some might anticipate. As such I would appreciate the patience <3
If anyone wants to offer playtesting once it's done, please let me know. I'll probably send it out to a few people early once it's complete to make sure it's properly tested.
For anyone wondering, all but two people have been added in, so as far as free exploration goes it's 99% done. Most of what I have left is eventing the main storyline and making some custom menus, so overall I would say the game is about 60-70% complete. The game is currently a LOT more polished and bulkier than any of the past christmas card games. I've deliberately held off on showing some off the cooler stuff as to not spoil any surprises but it's definitely going to be a bigger project than some might anticipate. As such I would appreciate the patience <3
If anyone wants to offer playtesting once it's done, please let me know. I'll probably send it out to a few people early once it's complete to make sure it's properly tested.
Aegix_Drakan
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author=Frogge
As such I would appreciate the patience <3
:) I'll wait as long as I have to. Don't rush or worry.
author=Aegix_Drakanauthor=Frogge:) I'll wait as long as I have to. Don't rush or worry.
As such I would appreciate the patience <3
Thank you! It's good to hear people are okay with some slight delays. I did want to have this out by christmas but I did not want to deliver a rushed and incomplete product, so the delays should hopefully at least pay off in terms of the game's quality.
author=TheRpgmakerAddict
Take your time Frogge, and if you need a playtester...here I am!
Thanks, and hell yeah! I'll let you know as soon as it's good to go.
Edit: In the meantime, here's two screenshots I haven't shown off before as a progress update.
Thank you for working on it! It'll be done when it's done, even if it's in March, I don't mind at all. We'll just have a little bit of Christmas reverberation, and that'll be fine!
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