Is it possible to "add on" to a game after it's being played? Topic

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06/13/2009 07:46 AM

For example, say I wanted to release my RPG to my friends in an episodic manner...like, maybe I'd send them the first 1/3 of the game, then the complete 2/3 when I finish it, and finally the entire game. Would their saves transfer over to the "updated" game, or do I have to wait and just send the entire finished project?

Erynden

Gamers don't die, they respawn.

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06/13/2009 07:56 AM

As long as their save file isn't overwritten they should be able to continue where they last saved upon updating the game.

Phaeno

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06/13/2009 07:58 AM

Awesome! Thanks.

Eike

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06/13/2009 09:32 AM

You will, however, have to complete the characters in the database in the first instalment. If someone was a blank spot when the file was started, they will be level 1 with stats of 1 when they join later. These things stick with how they were when the file was started. :(

Obviously, with a switch indicating if they started on an older version or the latest version, you could tweak their stats in-game, though.

Karsuman

Asspear

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06/13/2009 11:19 AM

This depends on the version of rpgmaker, actually.

In RMVX, all the databases are seperate, so you can just send them the files they need to update the game. RM2k/3 users are not so fortunate.

ZPE

1562

06/15/2009 07:32 AM

For a good example of how to do this, look up The Way series.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO "ADD ON" TO A GAME AFTER IT'S BEING PLAYED?

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