Build an RPG from scratch. Ep4 - Actor, Class, Skill Set Up 1 28/05/22

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Episode 1 - Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail.

In this first episode of the series we begin our rm journey. We start out with basic project management and setting up our projects..

Requirements:
RPG Maker MZ
HackNPlan.com (or any other project management software) - No link because I'm unsure on the rule.
Visustella Sample Game

Tutorial body:
Topics covered in the video.

1. Joining Project Management Software Website
2. Creating a new project in said software
3. A quick look at Kanban boards for breaking our project into tasks.
4. Building a GDD with HnP's design model. (this is something we'll be constantly updating)
5. Included in the above is a little talk of gameplay loop.
6. Using our gameplay loop to prevent feature bloat.
7. Setting up our project in RPG Maker MZ
8. Downloading and installing Visustella's Sample Game and Adding Plugins to our Game.
9. Adding Visu Core Engine and EventMoveCore in our Plugin Manager
10. Setting our Game Resolution

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Note: I am far ahead in this series but just returned to the forums so will be getting through the first 13 episodes super quickly. 2 Per Week.

Schedule:
16/05/22 - EP 1 - Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail
19/05/22: EP 2 - Building Narrative, Basic Character Idea's and World Map.
23/05/22: EP 3 - Setting Up Character Classes
26/05/22: EP 4A & B - Actor/Class Skill Set Up
30/05/22: EP 5 - Combining Character and Class. Class Change Mechanic
02/06/22: EP 6 - World Map Design
06/06/22: EP 7 - Designing a Town with Purpose
09/06/22: EP 8 - Cutscenes Part 1
13/06/22: EP 9 - Cutscenes Part 2
16/06/22: EP10 - Sprite Sheet Editing/Cutscene Part 3
20/06/22: EP11 - Dungeon Design Part 1
23/06/22: EP12 - On Map Battle Trigger/Dungeon Design Part 2
27/06/22: EP13 - Pre-Boss MiniGame (Aerial Attack)
30/06/22: EP14 - Putting Enemies Together
04/07/22: EP15 - Putting Boss Together
07/07/22: EP16 - Creating Items and Adding Treasure to Maps
11/07/22: EP 17 - Testing our Proof of Concept, Bug Fixing, Polishing and Iteration

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Any questions, comments or mechanics you would like to see tackled/added in the series, post away.

 

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Episode 2 - Building Narrative, Characters and World Map

In this 2nd episode of the series we begin our RM journey. We start out with putting together a quick plot and plan.

Requirements:
RPG Maker MZ
Visustella Sample Game
HackNPlan.com (or any other project management software) - No link because I'm unsure on the rules.
Inkarnate.com

Tutorial body:

Topics covered in the video.

1. Creating a basic narrative (based on basic feedback and viewer idea's)
2. Adding a little diversity.
3. Outlining the world and world design
4. Planning our continents in Gimp or PS.
5. Techtonics for Mountain Ranges.
6. Setting biomes.
7. Adding Volcanic Mountains
8. Adding rivers
9. Building out the Planned Map in RPG Maker

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Episode 3 - Character Classes 1

In Episode 3 we get started on our early game classes of the series we begin our RM journey. Touching on some basic database features and design ideas.

Requirements:
RPG Maker MZ
Visustella Sample Game
HackNPlan.com (or any other project management software) - No link because I'm unsure on the rules.

Tutorial body:

Topics covered in the video.

1. Creating classes to match characters.
2. Setting up classes in the database
3. What makes a Cleric Class
4. Using RPG Makers Quick Class Rating for rough stats.
5. Setting Class Traits.

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Episode 4 - Classes, Actors, Skills and Basic Action Sequencing

Ep4 is a big one we touch on lots of things as me get really close to making the playable section of the game.

Requirements:
RPG Maker MZ
Visustella Sample Game
HackNPlan.com (or any other project management software) - No link because I'm unsure on the rules.

Tutorial body:

Topics covered in the video.

1. Skill Database Set Up
2. Creating a Skill
3. Replacing Default Attack with a Skill
4. Action Sequencing
5. Error Fixing

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Episode 4B - Actor Class and Skill Set Up 2

So in this episode we continue our skill set up and our early battle system work.

Requirements:
RPG Maker MZ
HackNPlan.com (or any other project management software) - No link because I'm unsure on the rule.
Visustella Sample Game

Tutorial body:

Topics covered in the video.

1. Setting Damage Styles in Visustella Battle Core
2. Tweaking stats for low numbers
3. Using Damage Style in Skill formulas.
4. Balancing Numbers
5. Setting Up New Skills
6. Action Sequencing
7. Testing
8. Building the Rogue Class early skills