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RUBY SCRIPT? NOTICE ME SENPAI! HELP!!
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Its only been a few weeks since I got RPG Maker VX Ace and joined this site. Its so nice to feel comfortable and welcome. ^_^
I just want to say the things I see here are truly amazing! I look at the standard game engine and its options and its pretty incredible on its own.
Then I see some of the other games created here; personalized artwork, emotional music, even actual action/platform-like adventures that are incredible! I don't even see how they can be RPG-maker games at this point but I guess once you know the engine and script, you can do almost anything.
I've been talking with some friends IRL that have told me about the Ruby Script? But they haven't really done much with it let alone how to access it. I've found some places where you can download certain scripts that can change things like a side facing battle instead of the normal facing one to the front, or adding character faces next to their stats and having something similar to a active time battle system?
So here I am... asking for help on where to start? I know I need to start small and go from there. But I'd still like to try some things. What were some things you did to help motivate you or put a certain effect in your game?
I've purchased several add-on packs to help increase my choices and there are some free sprites and other things that I found. That's what I need to start, options and alterations, or it will just look like the standard model. I also want to know if there are places I should avoid.
But I really don't know where else to look. I mean, I saw a side scrolling action game with magical girls but this was an actual action game. It almost looked like the PS3 game Odin Sphere for those who know that little gem. So I was playing along a demo and then was amazed to see if was made from RPG maker and I couldn't understand how that was possible.
I've also noticed that a lot of people on places like Steam tend to be pretty negative if a game is developed using RPG maker. I don't understand why, if the game is good especially, why should it matter right? Does anyone have experience with this and maybe can give their opinion as to why?
For that matter, this is probably a stupid question. But if I complete a game and want to put it out for others to play then how would I do that? Is there a menu option to condense your game and let you send it to others?
So okay... I've rambled on and asked lots of questions. I'm sorry for that. I'm just overwhelmed by what I see and have no idea where I would even start. I don't even know how to access this Ruby script I heard about. I don't want to alter something and then have it ruin another part of my game, or worse, affect the actual RPG maker engine.
I literally need this explained to me like I'm a 5th grader or something. One step at a time.
So I'm asking - where should I start? Can anyone personally help me? Or point me in the right direction?
Should I just make a 'standard' RPG to get the hang of things? And then start to experiment here and there with the more advanced methods?
Please help and thank all in advance for any and all help! ^_^
Its only been a few weeks since I got RPG Maker VX Ace and joined this site. Its so nice to feel comfortable and welcome. ^_^
I just want to say the things I see here are truly amazing! I look at the standard game engine and its options and its pretty incredible on its own.
Then I see some of the other games created here; personalized artwork, emotional music, even actual action/platform-like adventures that are incredible! I don't even see how they can be RPG-maker games at this point but I guess once you know the engine and script, you can do almost anything.
I've been talking with some friends IRL that have told me about the Ruby Script? But they haven't really done much with it let alone how to access it. I've found some places where you can download certain scripts that can change things like a side facing battle instead of the normal facing one to the front, or adding character faces next to their stats and having something similar to a active time battle system?
So here I am... asking for help on where to start? I know I need to start small and go from there. But I'd still like to try some things. What were some things you did to help motivate you or put a certain effect in your game?
I've purchased several add-on packs to help increase my choices and there are some free sprites and other things that I found. That's what I need to start, options and alterations, or it will just look like the standard model. I also want to know if there are places I should avoid.
But I really don't know where else to look. I mean, I saw a side scrolling action game with magical girls but this was an actual action game. It almost looked like the PS3 game Odin Sphere for those who know that little gem. So I was playing along a demo and then was amazed to see if was made from RPG maker and I couldn't understand how that was possible.
I've also noticed that a lot of people on places like Steam tend to be pretty negative if a game is developed using RPG maker. I don't understand why, if the game is good especially, why should it matter right? Does anyone have experience with this and maybe can give their opinion as to why?
For that matter, this is probably a stupid question. But if I complete a game and want to put it out for others to play then how would I do that? Is there a menu option to condense your game and let you send it to others?
So okay... I've rambled on and asked lots of questions. I'm sorry for that. I'm just overwhelmed by what I see and have no idea where I would even start. I don't even know how to access this Ruby script I heard about. I don't want to alter something and then have it ruin another part of my game, or worse, affect the actual RPG maker engine.
I literally need this explained to me like I'm a 5th grader or something. One step at a time.
So I'm asking - where should I start? Can anyone personally help me? Or point me in the right direction?
Should I just make a 'standard' RPG to get the hang of things? And then start to experiment here and there with the more advanced methods?
Please help and thank all in advance for any and all help! ^_^
If you find a script you want to use, this is how you add it to your game:
In rmvx ace, at the top bar, there's an icon called Script Editor. It's next to the Sound Test button. Click on that and scroll down to the part between Materials and Main, and then right click that spot and choose Insert to make a new line. Type something for where it says Name, and then copy and paste the actual script onto the blank white space on the right side. Then make sure to read and follow any instructions written in the script itself too. Remember to save your project when you're done. Repeat for other scripts you want to add.
Yes, I think you should try to make a small game for yourself first. Maybe just try to make something really short, with just a few maps, with less than an hour of playtime, just to get familiar with the basics first.
This tutorial might also be useful:
https://www.rpgmakerweb.com/support/products/tutorials
In rmvx ace, at the top bar, there's an icon called Script Editor. It's next to the Sound Test button. Click on that and scroll down to the part between Materials and Main, and then right click that spot and choose Insert to make a new line. Type something for where it says Name, and then copy and paste the actual script onto the blank white space on the right side. Then make sure to read and follow any instructions written in the script itself too. Remember to save your project when you're done. Repeat for other scripts you want to add.
Yes, I think you should try to make a small game for yourself first. Maybe just try to make something really short, with just a few maps, with less than an hour of playtime, just to get familiar with the basics first.
This tutorial might also be useful:
https://www.rpgmakerweb.com/support/products/tutorials
@Dyluck
Thank you for your input! ^_^
The script instructions actually helps a lot as I have a couple scripts to try out but didn't know how or where to place them. That - it itself - is a major issue and the 'getting started' link helps too so thank for your time explaining that to me.
Do you - or anyone else - know of a good place for other scripts or other personlized things? They can be for anything; sprites, music, weather and lighting effects, backgrounds, pictures for cut-scenes, etc.
I'd prefer freeware only because maybe there are some people who want to get their work out there and I want to get my game out there. It can be a win/win for both of us.
But I also know that people should be compensated for their work if they do something for your game. So I'm willing to work with a commission if needed.
I'm just getting started working on my first game. I know it will take quite some time but I'm not trying to make a grand idea. Something smaller with a story-driven style and touching music, art, etc.
So any other suggestions are welcome! Thank you! ^_^
Thank you for your input! ^_^
The script instructions actually helps a lot as I have a couple scripts to try out but didn't know how or where to place them. That - it itself - is a major issue and the 'getting started' link helps too so thank for your time explaining that to me.
Do you - or anyone else - know of a good place for other scripts or other personlized things? They can be for anything; sprites, music, weather and lighting effects, backgrounds, pictures for cut-scenes, etc.
I'd prefer freeware only because maybe there are some people who want to get their work out there and I want to get my game out there. It can be a win/win for both of us.
But I also know that people should be compensated for their work if they do something for your game. So I'm willing to work with a commission if needed.
I'm just getting started working on my first game. I know it will take quite some time but I'm not trying to make a grand idea. Something smaller with a story-driven style and touching music, art, etc.
So any other suggestions are welcome! Thank you! ^_^
At the top of this website, if you hover over Development, you'll find some Scripts and Resources that might be useful.
You can also try going to rpgmakerweb forums where they should have some subforums for those things as well. Just remember to check what the creators write about permission for using their stuff.
Playing other people's games can be a good way to learn too, and see what's already commonly used and what's not. Also remember to leave some feedback and maybe they'll return the favor too.
You can also try going to rpgmakerweb forums where they should have some subforums for those things as well. Just remember to check what the creators write about permission for using their stuff.
Playing other people's games can be a good way to learn too, and see what's already commonly used and what's not. Also remember to leave some feedback and maybe they'll return the favor too.
Also if you need step-by-step help, what might make sense is visiting the RMN Discord (or even Lunatic Coders Discord aka RMW Unofficial) because it's often a lot quicker and easier to work out the little things when you can chat in real time and send screenshots and such quickly and easily. (Plus there's a few people on there who are great at Ruby, I'm looking at you, Trihan!! 0.0)
The RMN Discord is avaliable via the Community tab here on the website and I'm sure someone can direct you to LC if you want to try there.
The RMN Discord is avaliable via the Community tab here on the website and I'm sure someone can direct you to LC if you want to try there.
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