[RMVX] Ace Academy: Practice through Roleplay

[Titanhex]

If you want to try out as an Examiner just simply send me a message containing the following:

• Why you're interested in being an Examiner
• What you think you'll like about being an Examiner
• Your idea of good extra-curriculars
• Your area of expertise in Game Creation
• Also provide a brief description of your character with the following:

1. Your characters name
2. Your characters bio
3. Three categories of Magic or Combat Practices your character is proficient at

This goes for anyone interested in being an Examiner.

 

[CharRedBaron]

This looks like its growing. Hope my job in real life will allow me to participate

I would like to know btw what level of skill you need to have in order to be a student. I want to see if I am good enough. to what level does your understanding of Switches, Variables, Conditional Branches need to be?

 

[Aeternus]

I believe aslong as youve got a basic understanding of how things work should be sufficient.

By that i mean that you should probably know how to atleast created them so we wont have to baby step you guys through everything

 

[CharRedBaron]

If its basic understanding we need, its not really difficult then. I think I will be good LOL

 

[Aeternus]

yea n.n anything more hands on complicated stuff thats what will be here for,

for everything else, theres mastercard...

I mean yea... you get the point xD

 

[Titanhex]

@CharRedBaron

Actually it has the most following on the hosting forum (Around 9 pages so far and a ton of interest). I'm going to have to turn away students because there'll be so many applications. But I feel the second semester will be even better so I don't think people will be disappointed.

The bare minimum is that you are able to go back into a room where a scene just happened and not have that scene repeat. You should be able to make your character catch five chickens in a pen and get a prize, and have it be a one time thing. Those are pretty basic uses of switches, variables and conditional branches.

If you can fulfill those two requirements you'll be able to do enough to start out in Ace Academy and learn more as you go.

If you need to learn more then I will be running a livestream that will teach the bare essentials to get into Ace Academy next week, and several other weeks leading up to the opening. I will be posting the time and URL in a new thread about my livestreams.

 

[CharRedBaron]

Ok then

from what I can see I am good enough. But I think for this time I will just support you guys. I am working on my own game plus I just got a new job so I will be pretty limited. So bottom line I think I will wait for next semester before joining

 

[Titanhex]

Thanks for the support. We're definitely looking forward to your submission next semester CharRedBaron. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun when you do join

Right now I'm updating the original topic with more information, clarifying old information, and deciding the best way to give out information to those interested.

 

[Titanhex]

Hey everyone! I've posted a headcount thread. I suggest checking in on the headcount thread to show interest.

http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/26358-official-ace-academy-headcount-thread/

I've also updated the Enrollment form. Thanks again to vinedrai who is helping out with the mapping, which is looking great. I'm excited and hope everyone else is too.

I've done some udpates no the main thread to clarify some info and elaborate on some other info.

I've going to create a comprehensive introduction soon. Always remember to join me leading up to submission as I show you what you need to know to get into the Academy.

 

[Titanhex]

The mapping has been completed, and I just need to add a few more graphics and events. Soon the Enrollment form will be finalized. After all that, I will be creating some PDFs that contain tutorials, info, and help on how to get started at the Academy. That also includes a PDF telling you how to put together your enrollment form
.

The Academy is poised to take applications in 2 weeks time.  Afterwards I'll be taking teacher applications. This is a good time to get brushed up on RMVX Ace and make sure you understand conditional branches, variables, and switches.

My last announcement is that I will be issuing Core Students on May 3rd. Core Students are those who will receive top priority on enrollment, and be accepted so long as their enrollment form is good.  We will determine the rest of the student base by figuring out which students will create the perfect dynamic with the Core Students.

Core Students will be informed via PM, and are not to talk about their Core status.

Up to 8 Core Students will be chosen based on their dedication to Ace Academy, their interest levels, and their assistance with Ace Academy's development. We choose these people because they are less likely to drop or flake, have put in an effort to it's success, and are good members of the community.

There's still plenty of time to reinforce your chance of being a Core Student. Promote Ace Academy, talk about it, show your interest, ask questions, and see what you can do to help.

 

[Titanhex]

Hey everyone! We're in the discussion phase for Ace Academy.

I and the admins/globals at RMVXAce.net are talking about how Ace Academy will work on their forums. When I have all the final information I'll let everyone know, and I'm sure work will begin right away setting everything up. From there admissions will begin, and I'll make sure everyone knows!

I'll be trying to get some "Getting Started" PDFs going and make them available ASAP.

 

[C-C-C-Cashmere (old)]

Sweet.

 

[Titanhex]

So a few announcements!

First, I apologize it's taking me forever to churn out the PDFs that help organize the academy. I got an arm injury and am trying to find work, so I've been preoccupied. I did complete all the technical stuff for the Template Game I will be giving out to students, and am debugging it.

I also did a Minimum Requirements PDF. This will tell you what you need to know before joining, where your skill level should be, and how much time you should set aside for the Academy. I will be updating it with more details soon.

I will also be working on a Setting and Lore PDF, Rules PDF, Classes List PDF, and any other PDF that I feel is necessary.

As well, I want to show you all the campus exterior.

It's a 1:1 scale, so click the link. Remember, this is broken down into segments on the template. It's easier to create events with a segmented map.

https://dl.dropboxus...y World Map.png

 

[C-C-C-Cashmere (old)]

That pdf looks cool. I like that it's not an Academy for complete beginners, because I feel like people who are motivated can actually learn something here.


Just something: the campus map isn't working for me. :/

 

[Titanhex]

Thanks. It's true, learning from Ace Academy is more about motivation than it is reaching the next step of RPG Maker skill. Beginners and amateurs alike can learn from it.

That's because it's about practicing, and being motivated to practice. It's also about specializing, and choosing where you specialize. If you want to be better at art, take on the Art Extra Curriculars. If you want to be good at eventing complex systems, take on Eventing Extra Curriculars. They're optional, so you choose what you like.

And the best part is, you get feedback, you see results, you can quantify your hard work and progress. People can immediately see what you made, and respond, encouraging you to do more. By the end, you have a game that depicts all your hard work in a nice little package that you can show off. And you can see your character through the eyes of others.

However, you do still need to know a little bit about eventing before you can start.

I don't know what's happening on your end for the map, but I can open it just fine. It is really big, so it takes some time loading. Anyone else having issues?

 

[C-C-C-Cashmere (old)]

Sounds great. Can't wait to be part of it.


I was getting this error.


But I just right-clicked and chose "Save As..." and it worked.


That is a pretty huge map. It reminds me of RuneScape, how some of the areas are blacked out.


Also, the main building also reminds me of The Grand Budapest Hotel:

 

[Vinedrius]

How did you get that collective screenshot without the events? Forest map looks so weird with all the event graphics for trees missing lol and I am sure there are similar issues in some other areas although not as severe. People will think the maps are broken XD

 

[Titanhex]

Ah, I missed a few events when I used the screenshot script. Fixed.

 

[Titanhex]

Breaking news everyone!

June 2nd - June 9th I will be accepting enrollment from Students. A week after June 9th, Teacher Enrollment will begin. You will be posting your Enrollment Form PSD on a topic in the new Ace Academy forums found here.

Please also check out the PDF and Guide topic here for all the info you need, including a new FAQ and a Character Creation Guide stock full of generators that will be of use.

With the new forum open, a lot of talk about Ace Academy will shift there, but for those interested in Ace Academy on this forum I will be keeping this topic up. It's a great idea to talk about, and I'll be staying in touch here as well.

Everything is still being organized in the forum, and more stuff will come soon.

Looking forward to seeing people's faces. Remember we can all chat here too, I'll be checking this forum as well.

 

[Vinedrius]

Ugh... I have taken a look at the documents and it looks like too much work to me. I don't think I can spend much time on this and considering that I also have to follow the setting, lore and stuff >.<... I think I will pass, sorry.

Good luck to those who are willing to dedicate enough time and effort into this event.