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  1. atoms

    Element States Ideas?

    I was wondering what elemental state ideas people could come up with, as I'm trying to think of simple very basic ones for each element. If you're using any of them in your own games or you want to share either basic or complex examples to either help out or share your thoughts for discussion...
  2. Leon95s

    Question about map designing

    Hi guys, nice to be part of the community I'm also very excited to start my first serious project! :rock-right: So my first post ever here and it's already a question, maybe someone can help? :) I was wondering if I create a map where all the stuff should happen in the game, but if I want to...
  3. nathanlink169

    Less Is More: Both Big Numbers and Gods are Evil

    Hi all, Obviously, that sort of blanket statement is never going to be 100% true. This bit of writing is an attempt to spread a bit of a design philosophy I've taken to over the years. By no means am I someone who created these ideas, just wanting to spread them. Big Numbers: Evil I want to...
  4. Black Pagan

    Need Tips on "Combat System Design" in my Survival Game

    Consider a Mini 20 Minute Survival / Adventure Game such as this - The Game has a Weather System, Day-Night System, Time System, Energy Depletion System, Around 40 Weapon and Armor Pieces, Each Weapon and Armor having their own Unique traits. (I hated the idea of Tiers so made sure each Weapon...
  5. tale

    Graphical Design Mode

    GraphicalDesignMode - Version 2.10.3 (2019/11/02) Creator name: Triacontane ☆☆☆Getting started.☆☆☆ In design mode, you can set or arrange objects properties and design the screen ingame during playtest...
  6. definite_lee

    Day/Night Cycle Design

    Hello! I'd like to open up a discussion into designing day/night systems in your game. This is not to talk about how to do it, (i.e. with plugins, or events) but rather a topic on what sort of considerations and design choices you would make when designing a day/night time system in your game...
  7. VitaliaDi

    How to Build a Better Puzzle

    For my first game I tried to incorporate a lot of mild game type "puzzles" like Hide and Seek, search for the items, input the code you found earlier. But after getting some feedback I'm noticing that the puzzles I made are more of a test your luck or trial and error type "puzzle" and I feel...
  8. Celianna

    Game & Map Screenshots 10

    Game & Map Screenshots 10 This thread is meant for showing off screenshots or maps made for your project, and to comment on or give advice to other members. Screenshots of any Maker is welcome. No other game engines are allowed. In-game screenshots and maps only, please. If you're...
    • Celianna
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    • design feedback game ideas introduction map mapping mv rpg
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    • Forum: General Discussion
  9. megumi014

    Dialogue and Portraits preferences

    Hi! While designing my game I encountered a couple of questions regarding dialogues and portraits that I thought could be generally discussed. I'd like to hear if anyone has a preference towards any of them and, if they are inclined to do so, say why they prefer one over the other, since I'm...
    • megumi014
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    • busts choice design dialogue dialogue options game options portrait question text choice
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: General Discussion
  10. Kris_Gray

    Gray's Character Busts [On hold]

    Sup, I'm Gray :D I am currently working on a character bust creator.I personally find the MV version to be limited, and although there are many custom parts made by nice artists, it's confusing to add it to the engine.And sometimes, the part you're looking for is nowhere to be found.The style is...

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  12. Diarist

    What's everyone's work process like?

    I had this thought buzzing around in my head the other day and only just now got around to making a thread about it. Basically, if the title was worded awkwardly; what's your general order of operations? Do you start by making a world map? Do you make maps as the story progresses or do you plan...
    • Diarist
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    • art characters design discussion maps order of operations rpgmaker work process
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: General Discussion
  13. Neo_Kum0rius_6000

    Final Area Design Discussion

    When we make game's we always talk about the final boss, but rarely do we talk about the area that leads to the climax. I'am currently working on the final area for my game, but I would like to know some of your design philosophy's when it comes to making the final area. or what game's final...
  14. Kage

    Should I be parallax mapping from the start or after completing the project?

    Hi everyone. So I have a dilemma, I have seen article somewhere recommending to first focus on completing the skeleton of your project. What I mean by it is to finish the game play, story, all quests, equipment, mechanics, basics maps etc. Then after get it tested and ask for feedback but only...
    • Kage
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    • design dilemma help mapping parallax project stuck
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: RPG Maker MV
  15. Mooshry

    Weird Enemy Designs

    IDK if this is the right forum to post this, but i need weird enemy designs for one of my games. I made a status update saying this, and people told me to post a thread about it so i could get more fleshed-out designs. So, yeah. I'll describe some Dragon Quest enemies you can use as reference...
  16. Chef

    //NOT IN USE// Looking for games to discuss on YouTube

    //NOT IN USE FOR NOW// Good morning, First a small introduction: I'm Chef, an Indie Developer. I know a lot about mechanics & game design in general and I want to help people make their games better by giving deep constructed feedback, providing help on how to solve problems, and explanations...
    • Chef
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    • design mechanics youtube
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Maker Casual

  17. What are your thoughts about dialogue designs?

    Hello, everybody! I would like to know your thoughts about something very important regarding our games with RPG Maker: Dialogue system design! What I've seen so far: 1) Text box + those square faces on the left side. (standard-like) 2) Busts/Portraits + text box. (well-known. No need for...
    • L. Doraline
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    • cutscene design dialog box dialogue options dialogue window message box message bust text box text window visual novel style
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: General Discussion
  18. Backwardskey

    Help with a puzzle.

    I'm currently trying to piece together a gate-swapping puzzle. The initial objective is to get across the room (which I don't anticipate being very difficult) but the chests seen in this picture can be optionally obtained and are actually more tricky to reach than simply crossing the room. I...
  19. Milennin

    Thoughts on regular encounters?

    As an RPG staple, what are your thoughts on regular battle encounters? What are your methods to keep these interesting, without going overboard and making every battle feel like a death match? Common complaints I see when watching people play RPGs: -The battles are boring because the enemies...
  20. Warrior_Corporation

    How to improve an image of the YEP_ItemPictureImg plugin?

    I'm using the YEP plugin called ItemPictureImg, but when I crop and put the image, it does not look very good graphically, it gets blurry, is there any way to make those images better graphically? Example below:

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