Hi, Audio Engineer / composer -- JRPG lover

[Dontablack330]

What's up RPG Maker community,

My name is Donte, I am in audio engineer / composer in the New York City area. Looking to network and build with video game developers.

Willing to work for free to go to profolio and or paid projects. I just want to be a part of a team.

I would like to say that I was raised up on the Final Fantasy Dynasty, but recently have gotten into the Persona series.

If any long-time vets, or seasoned localee's in here could give me some advice as to where to start. I would be honoured and extremely grateful.

Here is a reel of music I've created thus far:


Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu. !

 

[Kes]

Hi and welcome.

Advice on where to start, hmm... Well, one of the best places would be Andar's compilation of info for new users. Among the many useful things there, you will find links to 2 playable tutorials, one on Events and another on Switches and Variables. As those 2 elements are among the most important things you'll need, getting a firm grip on them now will save you huge amounts of time and frustration in the future.

Another thing you might do is browse the forum section 'General Discussion'. There are several threads there looking at how people begin their games. You'll probably have to look a the first few pages to find them all, but the titles are pretty descriptive, so just skimming the titles will be enough.

And have fun.

 

[Sauteed_Onion]

Welcome! There are a few composers working on stuff here, @Richard John S and @djDarkX to name a couple right away. And they both use status feeds to let the world know they are still alive and ticking. If you ever need some silliness feel free to go to my profile page and talk about food and music. Please stay G and PG, meow.

 

[Dontablack330]

I thank you both for the warm welcome, I will be sure to engage on a respectable level to add. lol

 

[Apollyon]

Hey I was checking out your post and wanted to say great job with your songs. You can hear the FF inspiration throughout and it was very cool. I'm new to game design however if you're still interested down the road, I'll definitely keep you in mind.

 

[Dragonkissed]

I like the music you posted, and can tell you have talent for that. I'm new here myself, as well as new to the whole Programing/RPG Maker world in general. I've always felt one of the more important aspects of a game to is the music! The quality and variety of the music really helps set the tone/mood of the game at each point. Especially when it's a long game that covers a lot of areas, or you have to revisit the some areas multiple time. I always got into the game more when the music reflected what was currently happening. Also I got really fed up with a lot of games that have 1 single Battle or Background song for everything from start to finish. I always wondered when going to new areas, why is the world map, every town, and every dungeon the same music. One of my all time favorite games for the music itself is Wizards and Warriors for NES. I'm not sure if you have ever played the game/Heard the music from it, but I loved the music in that game so much I used to listen to in my car lol. I'm not sure if you can create anything like that, but if you can I would love to work with you in the future. That is when I actually know what I'm doing, and start working on serious games instead of my learning creations lol. Either way good luck with your projects, and I look forward to listening to more of your work in the future.

 

[Ryisunique]

Your music is wonderful. I hope you do well.

 

[Dontablack330]

Hey I was checking out your post and wanted to say great job with your songs. You can hear the FF inspiration throughout and it was very cool. I'm new to game design however if you're still interested down the road, I'll definitely keep you in mind.

Thanks a lot! Yes, please keep me in mind, I would love to work and rub shoulders.

 

[Dontablack330]

I like the music you posted, and can tell you have talent for that. I'm new here myself, as well as new to the whole Programing/RPG Maker world in general. I've always felt one of the more important aspects of a game to is the music! The quality and variety of the music really helps set the tone/mood of the game at each point. Especially when it's a long game that covers a lot of areas, or you have to revisit the some areas multiple time. I always got into the game more when the music reflected what was currently happening. Also I got really fed up with a lot of games that have 1 single Battle or Background song for everything from start to finish. I always wondered when going to new areas, why is the world map, every town, and every dungeon the same music. One of my all time favorite games for the music itself is Wizards and Warriors for NES. I'm not sure if you have ever played the game/Heard the music from it, but I loved the music in that game so much I used to listen to in my car lol. I'm not sure if you can create anything like that, but if you can I would love to work with you in the future. That is when I actually know what I'm doing, and start working on serious games instead of my learning creations lol. Either way good luck with your projects, and I look forward to listening to more of your work in the future.

I have to say I agree, I like to go back to Villages and dungeons where the music is always still enjoyable. I'm going to check out the OST of the game that you mentioned. Let's all stay in touch.

 

[Dontablack330]

Your music is wonderful. I hope you do well.

Thank you very much.

 

[slimmmeiske2]

Dontablack330, please avoid double posting, as it is against the forum rules. You can use the "Edit" function on your posts to add additional information you've forgotten or respond to multiple people. You can review our forum rules here. Thank you.

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[fimamati]

@Dontablack330 Well I see i'm late since it appears your original post was Jan 25, 2018; However it ended up under recent so here I am. SO. Here is a late welcome to the community, a compliment on how nice your music reel is and a nosy question. Have you been able to network and build something with other developers since you've been here?