JP Vs US RM Games

[Gomi Boy]

Well I find a big difference in JP vs EN games is on how people react in real life... RPG games are a way of life in the Eastern part of the world, while here most creative minds would be seen as 'nerds' and 'weirdo's'.

Completely false. The "way of life" you describe is primarily led by insular subcultures, and make no mistake: they're very much considered "'nerds' and 'weirdo's'" in their own country.

 

[Chrome]

@Gomi boy: I dont think so. Look at Korea for example, They got huge arenas sold out and everyone just screaming in a Star craft, Warcraft, LOL tournament. I watch a live stream for a big LOL NA tournament a few months back and...let's just say it was really awkward when the commentators try to rally up the small audience. Top gamers in Korea are like celebrities, people recognize them on the street. The top U.S. LOL team can walk into Applebees and no one would give a crap. Truth.

 

[Gomi Boy]

That's because those teams represent a sizeable economic force, with similar progression and financial backing to that of a Western sports team (including concepts like the semi-pro and team scouting). It's less games being a way of life than it is these particular games being very well-funded and well-promoted. It's business, not cultural.


It's also quite obviously work for the people who do it. I don't exactly envy them, and I guarantee that there's very little room for the touted "creativity" that Cartidge was talking about.

 

[Puppet of Fate]

I don't think either side has major differences, small yes but not major. It also depends on what styles the creator likes too.

 

[Lars Ulrika]

In Japan they even have a word to describe people stuck with computers : A boy. In fact, being into cosplay, anime and video games is frowned upon by your average next-door japanese guy. Or in best of cases, he will laugh at you. 

 

[Kaiser]

@Pokeymon Due to language barriers and being lost in translation that word is used overseas in western areas as a "badge of honor" for spending time wasting away on eastern entertainment and loads of cash on useless cheap plastic merchandise that will be nothing more than a eyesore and the reminder that this person spent their life away, and they are happy about it.

 

[Ocedic]

@Gomi boy: I dont think so. Look at Korea for example, They got huge arenas sold out and everyone just screaming in a Star craft, Warcraft, LOL tournament. I watch a live stream for a big LOL NA tournament a few months back and...let's just say it was really awkward when the commentators try to rally up the small audience. Top gamers in Korea are like celebrities, people recognize them on the street. The top U.S. LOL team can walk into Applebees and no one would give a crap. Truth.

The Korean phenomenon is often cited by people who don't understand it at all. A few top players are treated like celebrities, namely Slayer Boxer who is the most famous StarCraft player in history, but does Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan existing mean the entire US is a basketball nation? Or even more absurdly, do you think parents are okay with their kids playing basketball 24/7 and being obsessed with basketball in lieu of an education or social life because a few people happen to be rich and famous playing basketball? And League and other competitive games are actually fairly big in the West now, with League streams for the biggest tourneys easily surpassing 100k viewers and having huge crowds. Go watch footage of the S2 world finals from last year. Here's a StarCraft 2 thread about a former (?) German pro player coming home to the airport: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=167990  Seems like at least a few people recognize him.

So many people think moving to Japan will turn them into some sought after otaku sex god, when in reality the same stigmas that apply here apply there as well. Sure, there may be a few more opportunities for 'esports' in certain parts of Asia than in the West, but at the end of the day, if you're a nerd here you're a nerd there. In fact, I would argue there is more room for growth in the West than in Korea, which has created a rather rigid and insular system controlled by corporations since it became so structured in such a small span of time there. Whereas in the West, it's just starting to take root and now is the time for otherwise unknown people to make their mark on gaming.

 

[Cartridge]

wowoooo now your starting to compare things that aren't relevant to what is said. He's just showing a fact which the US clearly has not: Arena's full for just gamers.

oh nevermind, read the post in the wrong way.

 

[Chaos17]

I don't know about the gap of skills but one thing sure is, every time I saw a really good japanese RM game, I am like : "was this really made on rpg maker ?!"

http://youtu.be/Mt-MVA8sGLQ

Made on Rpg maker Xp.

I want someday to be able to make a game like this with Nocturne SBS.



But let's not forget rpg maker Vx Ace!



Though, l've faith that everyone can be able to make a good rm game.

This trailer above prove it that people from all over the world are trying what they can.

And thanks to scripters and spriters who are helping us, to make dreams come true.

 

[Kread-EX]

I'm just nitpicking but A Little World is made on VX not VX Ace.