Description

What is this?
This is a game making event where we partner up in order to create two games per partner!


TWO games?! Are you mad?!
I don't think so? Oh, wait, that was a rhetorical question, right?

Anyway, it's a pretty simple premise. You start a game and work on it for one week. At the end of that week all the games are pooled and then distributed semi-randomly to each other. Then everyone finishes the games they are given over the next week.

Basically, a big swaparoo~


Rules
  • Sign up below. Make sure that you're dedicated for the whole two weeks/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.

  • 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 2 weeks. You can go over this amount, but remember that the longer the game, the less chance there is to finish it.

  • 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?



Achievements?
As always, there's badges to consider~
Started in the Middle with You - 30MS - Received at the end of the event for those who started a game and had it completed.
Ended in the Middle with You - 30MS - Received at the end of the event for those who finished a game.
Meshing the Middle with You - 20MS - Given to the game that feels like a concerted effort to create a whole piece.
Mashed in the Middle with You - 20MS - Given to the game that is a mess of mashing together the elements.
Beyond the Middle, it's True - 50MS - Given to the overall best game of the lot, as judged by our panel of select cherry-pickers.



Clown/Joker signs by Brian Edwards

Registration

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Posts

LockeZ
I'd really like to get rid of LockeZ. His play style is way too unpredictable. He's always like this too. If he ran a country, he'd just kill and imprison people at random until crime stopped.
5958
This isn't a "real" game, so there's no reason to worry about credits. The chance that any of the resource creators would actually want to be associated with any of the horrifying and hilarious failures we are about to churn out is approximately zero.
Ratty524
The 524 is for 524 Stone Crabs
12986
author=LockeZ
This isn't a "real" game, so there's no reason to worry about credits. The chance that any of the resource creators would actually want to be associated with any of the horrifying and hilarious failures we are about to churn out is approximately zero.

You could say the same for a lot of RM projects.

Anyway, I own 2k, 2k3, XP, Vx Ace and MV, so I think I'll be pretty well set for this event.
Just to get this straight, is this supposed to be a legit game we're making?
'Cuz I can right out the half of the story I'm going to do......
Craze
why would i heal when i could equip a morningstar
15150
it's supposed to be an illegitimate game. if it was not conceived within sin's embrace, it cannot be entered. i'm sorry, my child. your pure heart must be shattered.
This seems cool but I only own and know how to use VX Ace
author=Craze
it's supposed to be an illegitimate game. if it was not conceived within sin's embrace, it cannot be entered. i'm sorry, my child. your pure heart must be shattered.
Okay this almost made me laugh, a little.
Isrieri
"My father told me this would happen."
6155
I like this event. A lot. I'll give it a try.

In fact I'm gonna start right now Derp. But I was so excited...

EDIT: The only engine I have is VX Ace.
author=Isrieri
I like this event. A lot. I'll give it a try.

In fact I'm gonna start right now

We can start right now?
Err, the start date's about a week from now, guys...
author=karins_soulkeeper
Err, the start date's about a week from now, guys...

I thought so!
charblar
"wait you made this a career?"
3574
This sounds awesome and original for a event! I've wanted to work with RPG Maker for something fun again as I've been a lot more busy with Unity stuff!

I'm putting myself down as MV but I'm willing to do any RPG Maker engine!
I put myself down for RPG Maker 2003 I have both Maker and Tsukuru. I'd be open to edit games in 2000 or XP. Not really willing to buy MV or VX Ace.

If I am using 2003, would it be advisable to use Tsukuru instead, so that there is a better chance to pair me with someone with the program?
For those who only have one engine, don't worry about that yet. We'll figure that out when it comes time for the second half (that is, around the end date shown under details). ^.^

Using Tsuk makes it a bit easier for both sides of the group but it's easy enough to transfer a non-Tsuk version to a Tsuk-engine, so it's not too much of a hassle.
I can't believe I've signed up for this. I've got tests, work, classes, etc. So much to do, but this sounds absolutely brilliant. How can I not participate? Gonna' hope I set my partner up for success with lots of comments throughout the events.

One condition though: I can only use RPG Maker MV right now.

Also, on a side note, any rules about scripts, such as plug-and-play only? Reason being, I wouldn't want to screw my partner over if I get their game and it requires constant script manipulation. But I'm totally comfortable with plug-and-plays (so long as it's easy to understand).
If you shove in a script, they can choose to ignore or use it in their part of the game.
I only own ace, so that does limit what I can take over.

Also I know for these kinds of things starting actual development early is a big no-no, but what about things like story planing and sprite creation? I was just wondering so I know what I can and can't do...
Goodness, I really want to do this I'm just worried about my natural lethargy kicking in. I don't want to give someone elses work a bad finish if they poured their heart into it...
So don't pour your heart into it, guys. It's just a fun little silly event to mess about in. Don't take it too seriously - there's no need to plan stuff because you don't know where your partner is going to take it in the end. Same with making custom anything - I mean, you can (during your allotted time) but it's probably not worth worrying about. You might make a ton of custom stuff and then have the rest of the game be RTP or MS Paint styled - that's the kind of event this is.