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Alright - let me have 'em. What are the most frequently-asked questions about MV? I will post as many answers as I can in this post. If the answer is "we can't say due to NDA" I will post that too. Please be patient with me while we get this off the ground - I have a lot of other "real" work that I need to do as well.
Engine
Preorder
Platforms/Installation
Scripts/Plugins
Converting
Resources
Engine
Q: What can I do in MV that I can't do in Ace?
A: Excluding anything that requires plugins (otherwise the list would be endless):
higher resolution
run on multiple platforms
deploy to multiple platforms
better character generator
event searcher
bigger database
extra map layer (2 B-E tiles on top of each other)
choice between side view & front view battles
... more stuff that hasn't been officially revealed yet
Q: What can I do in Ace that I can't do in MV?
A: ...
...
...
not coming up with anything so far, sorry.
Q: Will there be a trial version or a Lite version?
A: There has been no information on this yet. We'll let you know as soon as we find out.
A: Excluding anything that requires plugins (otherwise the list would be endless):
higher resolution
run on multiple platforms
deploy to multiple platforms
better character generator
event searcher
bigger database
extra map layer (2 B-E tiles on top of each other)
choice between side view & front view battles
... more stuff that hasn't been officially revealed yet
Q: What can I do in Ace that I can't do in MV?
A: ...
...
...
not coming up with anything so far, sorry.
Q: Will there be a trial version or a Lite version?
A: There has been no information on this yet. We'll let you know as soon as we find out.
Q: What's the difference between ordering on RM Web and on Steam?
A: Ordering from RM Web will give you a steam key and a non-steam key. Ordering on Steam will only give you a steam key. All of the preorder bonuses are the same.
Q: If I order from RM Web and get a steam key and a non-steam key, can I sell one of them or give it away?
A: No. It is one license, one key, that will activate both programs. You are not buying two programs.
Q: What are the preorder bonuses and will they be available after the preorder?
A: Cover Art Characters; Essentials Set; Plugins; Ace -> MV Converter
The Essentials Set will be available for purchase after the preorder ends. I don't know when, or for how much.
I don't know if the Cover Art Characters set will be available for purchase after the preorder ends. Archeia?
The plugins will be available for separate download, for free, as will the converter.
A: Ordering from RM Web will give you a steam key and a non-steam key. Ordering on Steam will only give you a steam key. All of the preorder bonuses are the same.
Q: If I order from RM Web and get a steam key and a non-steam key, can I sell one of them or give it away?
A: No. It is one license, one key, that will activate both programs. You are not buying two programs.
Q: What are the preorder bonuses and will they be available after the preorder?
A: Cover Art Characters; Essentials Set; Plugins; Ace -> MV Converter
The Essentials Set will be available for purchase after the preorder ends. I don't know when, or for how much.
I don't know if the Cover Art Characters set will be available for purchase after the preorder ends. Archeia?
The plugins will be available for separate download, for free, as will the converter.
Q: What platforms can I install this on?
A: PC or Mac
Q: Do I need a Mac to create an iOS build?
A: Yes
Q: Can I run this on Linux?
A: Honestly, we don't know - we haven't been able to test it. If you have a Windows emulator you should be able to. If it runs on a Mac there is a better chance it will run on Linux. But we just can't say for sure that it will - we'll have to wait until someone in the community actually tries and and lets us know how they go.
Q: Can I run this on my old computer?
A: The minimum specifications listed for all RPG Maker versions is what the engine SHOULD run on. This does not mean it WON'T run on computers with older operating systems or lower specifications. The further from the minimum specs you go, the more problems you could expect to see. Again, you'll just have to try it.
Q: Can I install on multiple computers?
A: You can install on up to 2 computers, as long as they both belong to you or to family members living in the same house. If two family members both want to create commercial games, each must have their own license.
A: PC or Mac
Q: Do I need a Mac to create an iOS build?
A: Yes
Q: Can I run this on Linux?
A: Honestly, we don't know - we haven't been able to test it. If you have a Windows emulator you should be able to. If it runs on a Mac there is a better chance it will run on Linux. But we just can't say for sure that it will - we'll have to wait until someone in the community actually tries and and lets us know how they go.
Q: Can I run this on my old computer?
A: The minimum specifications listed for all RPG Maker versions is what the engine SHOULD run on. This does not mean it WON'T run on computers with older operating systems or lower specifications. The further from the minimum specs you go, the more problems you could expect to see. Again, you'll just have to try it.
Q: Can I install on multiple computers?
A: You can install on up to 2 computers, as long as they both belong to you or to family members living in the same house. If two family members both want to create commercial games, each must have their own license.
Q: What is the language used?
A: JavaScript. Not Java, not Ruby.
Q: What are the plugins?
A: Yanfly Battle Engine Core + Action Sequence Packs 1, 2 and 3
Yanfly Message Core
Battle Mode Changer
Change Tile Size
8 Dir Movement
Skip Title Screen
No Autoshadows
Bestiary
Ace -> MV Converter (this is an Ace script, not an MV plugin)
Yanfly's Skill Core
Victory Aftermath
HP Skill Cost
Luna Engine Lite
HP Consume Skill
Simple Message Sideview
Battle Results Popup
(tell me which ones I miss, as I'm bound to)
Q: Will there still be incompatibility issues with plugins, like there were with scripts?
A: Yes, because behind the scenes, plugins are really just scripts with a fancy front-end. Script incompatibilities were due to the ways scripts were written by their authors, and that doesn't change just because the scripts are added to the game differently or are written in a new language.
Q: Will I still have to start a new game after adding new plugins?
A: Yes, just like you do with Ace. If a script or plugin sets up new variables as part of the initialization process, and doesn't cater for the possibility of a save file being used where that initialization hasn't run, there could still be the same issues.
A: JavaScript. Not Java, not Ruby.
Q: What are the plugins?
A: Yanfly Battle Engine Core + Action Sequence Packs 1, 2 and 3
Yanfly Message Core
Battle Mode Changer
Change Tile Size
8 Dir Movement
Skip Title Screen
No Autoshadows
Bestiary
Ace -> MV Converter (this is an Ace script, not an MV plugin)
Yanfly's Skill Core
Victory Aftermath
HP Skill Cost
Luna Engine Lite
HP Consume Skill
Simple Message Sideview
Battle Results Popup
(tell me which ones I miss, as I'm bound to)
Q: Will there still be incompatibility issues with plugins, like there were with scripts?
A: Yes, because behind the scenes, plugins are really just scripts with a fancy front-end. Script incompatibilities were due to the ways scripts were written by their authors, and that doesn't change just because the scripts are added to the game differently or are written in a new language.
Q: Will I still have to start a new game after adding new plugins?
A: Yes, just like you do with Ace. If a script or plugin sets up new variables as part of the initialization process, and doesn't cater for the possibility of a save file being used where that initialization hasn't run, there could still be the same issues.
Q: Can I convert my Ace project?
A: Sort of. Using the converter, you can convert all your .rvdata2 files to .json format for use in MV. You can manually copy over your resources. You can use the Change Tile Size plugin to make MV play using your resources straight out of Ace. Or you can resize all of your resources to MV's specifications. Any scripts or script calls will need to be converted manually. You can go here to see more about the converter or to ask questions about it.
Q: Can I convert my VX project?
A: At the moment there is no converter, but hopefully one will be written shortly after MV's release.
Q: Can I convert my XP project?
A: At the moment there is no converter. This will only happen if a member of the community writes one.
A: Sort of. Using the converter, you can convert all your .rvdata2 files to .json format for use in MV. You can manually copy over your resources. You can use the Change Tile Size plugin to make MV play using your resources straight out of Ace. Or you can resize all of your resources to MV's specifications. Any scripts or script calls will need to be converted manually. You can go here to see more about the converter or to ask questions about it.
Q: Can I convert my VX project?
A: At the moment there is no converter, but hopefully one will be written shortly after MV's release.
Q: Can I convert my XP project?
A: At the moment there is no converter. This will only happen if a member of the community writes one.
Q: What are the resource specifications?
A: Battlebacks: 1000x740
Tileset: 48x48
Icons: 32x32
Faces: 144x144
Character: 48x48
SV Battlers: 64x64
Bubbles: 48x48
Iconset: 32x32
States: 96x96
Weapons: 96x64
Windowskin: 192x192
Q: Can I use Ace/VX/XP resources in MV?
A: If you own a valid license for MV and for another RPG Maker, you can use resources from one in the other. As always, you may need to reformat or resize them.
Q: Will the RTP be available separately?
A: RTP = Run Time Package, and is a separate package that can be downloaded by people who don't have the engine so they can play your games. MV's resources are part of the engine and will be automatically available in your project. There is no separate RTP to download. This means when you distribute your game, all the necessary resources will be included and players will not have to download/install anything extra to play it.
A: Battlebacks: 1000x740
Tileset: 48x48
Icons: 32x32
Faces: 144x144
Character: 48x48
SV Battlers: 64x64
Bubbles: 48x48
Iconset: 32x32
States: 96x96
Weapons: 96x64
Windowskin: 192x192
Q: Can I use Ace/VX/XP resources in MV?
A: If you own a valid license for MV and for another RPG Maker, you can use resources from one in the other. As always, you may need to reformat or resize them.
Q: Will the RTP be available separately?
A: RTP = Run Time Package, and is a separate package that can be downloaded by people who don't have the engine so they can play your games. MV's resources are part of the engine and will be automatically available in your project. There is no separate RTP to download. This means when you distribute your game, all the necessary resources will be included and players will not have to download/install anything extra to play it.
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Hello! I would like to know if there are any pluggings or any way to customize how battles look?
I was thinking that when you start the battle for it to appear the eyes of your characters and opponents sorta like Ace Attorney.
Sadly I don't know how that would be possible so I would be needing help! If you can help me in any way I would really apreciate it!
I was thinking that when you start the battle for it to appear the eyes of your characters and opponents sorta like Ace Attorney.
Sadly I don't know how that would be possible so I would be needing help! If you can help me in any way I would really apreciate it!
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