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First of all, I just wanted to say that I hope that I'm placing this in the right place!


This is going to (hopefully!) be the first project that I complete; a few years ago, I ended up getting in WAY over my head into a project that I started before I even really knew how to use the program. Then, my laptop died along with the progress that I had made and I put RPG maker out of my head. 


I recently purchased VX Ace and I had an awesome idea for a game that I'd like to make, however, the scope is pretty vast and, at this point, I'd probably be over my head again. So, I figured that I'll narrow the scope, make another game first to help me brush up on my skills and to develop other skills as I ease back in to my "dream" project. With that being said, here is my idea:


A horror game that takes place entirely in a single location, an abandoned apartment building. The main character wakes up in one of the rooms and find a note that says: 


"You're here to find out who killed ___" (the name is illegible)


From there, you traverse the building, solving puzzles and finding clues and keys, to unravel the plot and solve a murder, all while being pursued by a horrifying apparition.


The combat is going to be fairly simplified; if you get touched the battle screen pops up. You will be unable to damage the apparition by attacking, and your main goal during combat is to escape. However, there will be certain items that'll 'banish' the apparition and help unlock more areas.


I figured that I'd go this route because I believe that this would offer a unique gameplay experience and allow me to ease back into development without getting too far over my head.