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author=halibabica link=topic=3818.msg76649#msg76649 date=1243247972
BUT, encouraging developers of RPGs to make their games shorter does make a lot of sense to me. Game making is much more complicated business than a person might initially think, and taking on a massive project like an epic RPG can result in all kinds of problems (most of which are the stigmas now associated with RM* games, especially first projects).

I still say that people should make whatever they want, but if you're new or not capable of making an epic RPG, you should consider his advice and make something shorter or easier. Save the big stuff for later!

Yeah, basically. This isn't so difficult to grasp.

Well, if they're spending years creating an epic RPG, that takes a longer time to 'tweak' and make non-crappy than a shorter game would. The scale of the project can relate to its quality.

And where does this 'don't make games for other people' thing come from? It's not all or nothing. It's not much to ask for creators to step back from their initial "I wanna make a big epic rpg with loads of adventures and heroes and you can have different weapons and ride different dragons and OMG even get an airship" brainwave and think a little.

What annoys me about these kinds of topics is that a gaggle of posters always comes along and says either:

A. PEOPLE CAN MAKE WHATEVER THEY WANT

or

B. THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH CLICHES. IT'S ALL ABOUT EXECUUUUTION

(And Nightblade, these would be the typical answers to your question about people making their games 'more interesting.'

And while A and B are true, it seems like it's just use as a crappy excuse to not think a little when you're creating your game. And Yellow Magic, it's a pity that people won't at least 'consider' changing their opinion when reading topics like this.

I'm not saying the epic RPGs are a problem -- it's just that people just seem to underestimate the task, and if you enjoy making games/generating ideas, then surely you must have a story you could tell that won't take an unrealistic amount of time to create.

I'm dying to create an epic RPG, but I know that I can't just spew out my 'magnum opus' just like that. I'd rather release small, complete projects, gain criticism/feedback, and hone my craft before trying something huge.

I agree with him. Come on, let's not cop out and go for they 'people can make whatever games they want' argument. I'd like to think that there are a few ambitious people here genuinely wanting to 'try new things.'

And as was said, another route to the 'epic RPG' is episodic installments.

I'm planning to release a small game this Release Something. I've been meaning to for a while.

Again, http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?gjnwnltlyk2

Does this work?

Does this work:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?gjnwnltlyk2

There's no need to be anal about it, Hesufo. I spent quite a while adding something, and since no-one else has taken it, there's no harm in letting this one count.