ALDU'S PROFILE

The official version of RPG Maker 2003 is amazing but it has one problem: if you want to create custom systems, you need to manually make it using event commands. All of the other versions support scripting and plugins; even RPG Tsukuru 2003 has DynRPG.

So here's my idea: Create an engine using event commands that allows any RM2k3 developer to copy/paste common events to their existing project to quickly get a working CMS. After that, all they need to do is edit switches/variables to toggle features and use X/Y coordinates to position each element of the menu. The developer can import new graphics using the same filenames to replace the default ones. I've also thought about adding additional features like item categories, HP/MP bars, and options menu (to toggle fullscreen and open video settings).

I've documented how it would work and created a prototype which you can test out for yourself:
Download: Aldu Engine 2k3 Prototype.zip

All switches, variables and common events are placed at 1000+. To make changes, go to the Database -> Common Event 1001: Initial Setup or press F9 in test mode. Press Shift in-game to open the CMS.
Keep in mind that it's not fully functional, but it will give you an idea of how it works.

I've been a bit hesitant to proceed further because it would take some time to develop so please let me know if you're interested.