YOUR OPINION ON RTP

RTP is useful for people who are just starting to get into RPG design, obviously. It's very difficult to go in and create a new chipset when you have 0 experience with the ones they provide you. I try to avoid using it where possible for that reason, since I unconsciously associate it with newbishness.

Though the funny thing is (and prolly most people here will agree with me), I still don't mind one bit playing games built with RTP -- as long as there's a compelling story and the dialogue isn't total crap. I'd rather play an RTP-based game that's actually fun rather than a game with brilliant chipsets that looks and plays like a turd.