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This is my first step into the world of 'RPG Maker' as a creator and I don't know which version I should start with as a newb and a bad programmer.
I was introduced to it as a possible way to present creative visions through fan-games like "Hearts and Heroes" on the VX Ace engine and a couple of other games, most of which run off of different versions.
Thinking about getting into the hobby as a way to express myself creatively with visuals, dialogue and soundtracks, it seemed right up my alley, but then I ran into a problem.
I don't know which version I should get.
I'm no good at programming and engines like Unreal and Unity scare me, so I am committed to buying one of the versions through steam, as there is currently a sale going on up until 'January 6th 2021'.
I like the way VX Ace looks, but from what I've seen and heard from online, it's considered outdated and not kind to newbies like myself as there are no tutorials.
So I looked into MV and noticed that people were favoring it a lot more than other versions. But those posts were around 2 years old, and there has since been a new version of RPG Maker released: MZ.
MZ seemed to have most of the problems encountered in previous versions (which had to be fixed with plug-ins) covered and is defiantly considered the best version yet, with its level editor, layering system and overall accessibility, but it has a very high price-tag, considering that I'm still a student and it's around $100 in my country's currency.
Which leads to why I posted this thesis.
I am torn between which version of the software I should get as a non-technical person, aka someone who cant code very well.
I would like to have someone's opinion who has used these versions before and would think that one of them would be a good choice for a new-comer with a Students salary.
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(Sale details in NZD):
VX Ace, the old and non-newb-friendly is at $12.74
MV, the recently outclassed but community loved, $24.24
and MZ, the brand-new, tutorial filled version at $79.99
(It's possible that I haven't listed a version which is better suited for someone like me)
Thank you for coming to my TED-talk.
I was introduced to it as a possible way to present creative visions through fan-games like "Hearts and Heroes" on the VX Ace engine and a couple of other games, most of which run off of different versions.
Thinking about getting into the hobby as a way to express myself creatively with visuals, dialogue and soundtracks, it seemed right up my alley, but then I ran into a problem.
I don't know which version I should get.
I'm no good at programming and engines like Unreal and Unity scare me, so I am committed to buying one of the versions through steam, as there is currently a sale going on up until 'January 6th 2021'.
I like the way VX Ace looks, but from what I've seen and heard from online, it's considered outdated and not kind to newbies like myself as there are no tutorials.
So I looked into MV and noticed that people were favoring it a lot more than other versions. But those posts were around 2 years old, and there has since been a new version of RPG Maker released: MZ.
MZ seemed to have most of the problems encountered in previous versions (which had to be fixed with plug-ins) covered and is defiantly considered the best version yet, with its level editor, layering system and overall accessibility, but it has a very high price-tag, considering that I'm still a student and it's around $100 in my country's currency.
Which leads to why I posted this thesis.
I am torn between which version of the software I should get as a non-technical person, aka someone who cant code very well.
I would like to have someone's opinion who has used these versions before and would think that one of them would be a good choice for a new-comer with a Students salary.
-
(Sale details in NZD):
VX Ace, the old and non-newb-friendly is at $12.74
MV, the recently outclassed but community loved, $24.24
and MZ, the brand-new, tutorial filled version at $79.99
(It's possible that I haven't listed a version which is better suited for someone like me)
Thank you for coming to my TED-talk.
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