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This is the second time we've ran the Swap in the Middle with You event. It's a pretty simple premise. You start a game and work on it for two weeks. At the end of that fortnight all the games are pooled and then distributed semi-randomly to each other. Then everyone finishes the games they are given over the two weeks.
Rules
Achievements?
As always, there's badges to consider~
Started in the Middle with You, Too - 50MS - Received at the end of the event for those who started a game and had it completed.
Ended in the Middle with You, Too - 50MS - Received at the end of the event for those who finished a game.
Creators are allowed to change the content of the first half of the game this time around, in order to make it fit the end half ideas. It's expected so don't be upset if you find your game has changed between sending it off and getting it back! I highly recommend making your first half a fun game that you don't mind morphing into something else, so as to stave off any protective instincts you may have towards the story and ideas.
If it helps people to disassociate themselves a bit from being clingy with their games think of the first half of the event as you making part of a game for someone else - it's not your game, it's theirs. You're just making it for them to mess with. The second half is where you get to make what your get yours.
Remember, we're doing this for fun, guys, and a big part of that is seeing how someone else takes your ideas and makes them into something else. Ideally we'll see games come from this with interesting changes and twists, so don't get attached to the first halves!
Rules
- Sign up below. Make sure that you're dedicated for the both parts of the event.
- Games must be new and made only for this event.
- You may use any RM engine. Sorry, while it is a neat idea in theory to use any engine, most people who sign up might not have experience in those engines, limiting the ability to finish the games. Please point out if you have the legal or non-legal versions of RPG Maker 2000 and 2003! It won't do anyone any good if I hand you a legal version to finish when you only have the non-legal version to work with, after all!
- If you only have access to a particular RM engine, please note that in the comment section so that I know to account for that when distributing the first half of the games.
- Also, make sure to include an RTP stand-alone version of the game (and include resources) when passing it over so that your partner is not looking for different files to make it work.
- When it comes time to submit, for the first half of the game upload the WIP to the event locker (accessed by Submit in the top corner).
- First halves of games must be in by the time shown under the Details section after you add your time offset in the settings of your account. The Date End reflects this and will be changed when the second halves are handed out.
- The second halves will be submitable by game page ONLY. Make a game page for your game whenever you like, just remember to update the information when the second creator comes into play.
- To keep time realistic, aim for each half to have a half-hour of play at the most. This will make an hour-long game, which is pretty decent for a month of work. You can go over this amount, but remember that the longer the game, the less chance there is to finish it.
- At least 10 minutes of game play time per half!
- In the spirit of the event, don't be a back-seat driver to the second creators. They can take the game where they like - that's half the fun of the event. In fact, let's just say that you keep your fingers out of the game pie after it gets handed over. Make it something of a surprise, eh?
- All games must abide by site rules - pared down to 'no hate speech, no highly sexual content, etc'. If you have questions about what is and is not appropriate, PM Liberty and ask.
Achievements?
As always, there's badges to consider~
Started in the Middle with You, Too - 50MS - Received at the end of the event for those who started a game and had it completed.
Ended in the Middle with You, Too - 50MS - Received at the end of the event for those who finished a game.
Creators are allowed to change the content of the first half of the game this time around, in order to make it fit the end half ideas. It's expected so don't be upset if you find your game has changed between sending it off and getting it back! I highly recommend making your first half a fun game that you don't mind morphing into something else, so as to stave off any protective instincts you may have towards the story and ideas.
If it helps people to disassociate themselves a bit from being clingy with their games think of the first half of the event as you making part of a game for someone else - it's not your game, it's theirs. You're just making it for them to mess with. The second half is where you get to make what your get yours.
Remember, we're doing this for fun, guys, and a big part of that is seeing how someone else takes your ideas and makes them into something else. Ideally we'll see games come from this with interesting changes and twists, so don't get attached to the first halves!
Clown/Joker signs by Brian Edwards
Details
- 08/25/2018 12:00 AM
- 09/28/2018 01:00 AM
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Fomar0153
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CloseI have (all legal) 2k, 2k3, XP, VX (though I would have to recover my key), VX Ace and MV. If at all possible I would prefer XP, MV or VX Ace.
I'm joining. It's perfect because I have this idea for a game but only have the first half, I have no idea how to end it. So this gives me an opportunity to actually make the game. BTW I only have VX Ace.
I'm joining this event as well, time to get some serious gam mak done!
I own both legal VX Ace and XP.
EDIT: I also have illegal Sim RPG maker 95
I own both legal VX Ace and XP.
EDIT: I also have illegal Sim RPG maker 95
Okay that's it, I'm joining this.
engines I have: 2000 (legal version), 2k3 (both steam and tsuk versions), xp, vx ace, and mv
engines I'm skilled at: 2k3, xp, vx ace
Let's do this!!
(do note that I have a full time job so I will try to efficiently stretch my content as much as I can. I will be stuck at work for the entire month, but it will be with my laptop so there's a chance I might have more time for gammak than usual, but who knows)
engines I have: 2000 (legal version), 2k3 (both steam and tsuk versions), xp, vx ace, and mv
engines I'm skilled at: 2k3, xp, vx ace
Let's do this!!
(do note that I have a full time job so I will try to efficiently stretch my content as much as I can. I will be stuck at work for the entire month, but it will be with my laptop so there's a chance I might have more time for gammak than usual, but who knows)
Dyhalto
7536
I'll only consider joining if someone has the guts to put Sim RPG Maker 95 in their list >:)
It looks like Ozzy's chosen to take the plunge, proving he's a real man. Any others?
It looks like Ozzy's chosen to take the plunge, proving he's a real man. Any others?
StormCrow
2877
This is a cool idea. And I want to watch Reservoir Dogs today! Stealer's Wheel's one hit is forever entangled with Mr. Blonde torturing that cop in my eyes. Oh, and I just noticed the clowns and jokers signs. Very clever.
I have the Don Miguel Extra Super Legal wink wink edition of 2k and 2k3, and legal versions of VX, Ace, and MV. XP ain't gonna happen.
Sure, and there's nothing stopping you from separately finishing the first half of the game "your way" on your own if you feel the need to do so. Or is there? There isn't, right?
So, are we going to know who we're partnered with before the exchange, or no? I'd assumed no but I wasn't sure. I was just wondering if we were allowed (during the first half of the event) to tell our partner things like "hey just a heads up I'm using xyz graphics" or "hey just a heads up i'm using xyz scripts". Not so much back-seat driving as just trying to make someone vaguely aware of what they're getting their hands on. But obviously if we're not going to know who our partners are until the exchange, we literally can't do that (not just like, we're not allowed to, like it's impossible).
You make me ashamed to have a corvidae avatar, you nogoodnick.
I have the Don Miguel Extra Super Legal wink wink edition of 2k and 2k3, and legal versions of VX, Ace, and MV. XP ain't gonna happen.
If it helps people to disassociate themselves a bit from being clingy with their games think of the first half of the event as you making part of a game for someone else - it's not your game, it's theirs. You're just making it for them to mess with. The second half is where you get to make what your get yours.
Remember, we're doing this for fun, guys, and a big part of that is seeing how someone else takes your ideas and makes them into something else. Ideally we'll see games come from this with interesting changes and twists, so don't get attached to the first halves!
Sure, and there's nothing stopping you from separately finishing the first half of the game "your way" on your own if you feel the need to do so. Or is there? There isn't, right?
In the spirit of the event, don't be a back-seat driver to the second creators. They can take the game where they like - that's half the fun of the event. In fact, let's just say that you keep your fingers out of the game pie after it gets handed over. Make it something of a surprise, eh?
So, are we going to know who we're partnered with before the exchange, or no? I'd assumed no but I wasn't sure. I was just wondering if we were allowed (during the first half of the event) to tell our partner things like "hey just a heads up I'm using xyz graphics" or "hey just a heads up i'm using xyz scripts". Not so much back-seat driving as just trying to make someone vaguely aware of what they're getting their hands on. But obviously if we're not going to know who our partners are until the exchange, we literally can't do that (not just like, we're not allowed to, like it's impossible).
author=ESBY
i'm only joining to delete all the OCs
You make me ashamed to have a corvidae avatar, you nogoodnick.
Arcmagik
1407
As stated the games are distributed semi-randomly during the second half. So there is no way of knowing ahead of time who will get your first half.
StormCrow
2877
Oh yeah, if it matters, I have MV but I've literally never used it for anything. Ever. I'm proficient in every other engine I mentioned owning.
Jeroen_Sol
Nothing reveals Humanity so well as the games it plays. A game of betrayal, where the most suspicious person is brutally murdered? How savage.
3885
I only have Ace.
This'll be fun, if I have the time!
This'll be fun, if I have the time!
StormCrow, I suspect people will be drawn after the first half is over (since not all teams may actually finish their half or submit anything at all)
I think there is no rule about creating your own ending, is there? Be aware that it may be taken badly by the person who finished it, so if you do, please get in contact with them. Communication goes a long way to make things ok that would not be ok without it.
What you CAN do, though, if you wish, is to give general progress reports in the comments here.
And I believe you can also leave a note with the first half on what you did, resources you made, or special wishes (like, plz dun kill my mc) - which may or may not be taken into account (mc DED).
I think there is no rule about creating your own ending, is there? Be aware that it may be taken badly by the person who finished it, so if you do, please get in contact with them. Communication goes a long way to make things ok that would not be ok without it.
What you CAN do, though, if you wish, is to give general progress reports in the comments here.
And I believe you can also leave a note with the first half on what you did, resources you made, or special wishes (like, plz dun kill my mc) - which may or may not be taken into account (mc DED).
author=bicfarmer
I only hav VX ace and i prefer to go first. I hope thats not a problem
You go for both, not first or second. You make a first half, upload it, and then make a second half for a game that gets randomly assigned to you, not just one of the two.
StormCrow
Oh yeah, if it matters, I have MV but I've literally never used it for anything. Ever. I'm proficient in every other engine I mentioned owning.
Eh, MV is basically crappy VX Ace with higher resolution and mobile support. Also, for some reason, it uses Javascript plugins instead of Ruby.
Jeroen_Sol
Nothing reveals Humanity so well as the games it plays. A game of betrayal, where the most suspicious person is brutally murdered? How savage.
3885
I think that everyone who has Ace should probably use it. Except like one or two people so the people who don't have Ace also have partners.
