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Title: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: NinesVoerman on May 21, 2007, 06:46:30 PM
Does anyone know how to make a horror game if so can you post a tut?

If this is in wrong forum please move
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Dwarra? on May 21, 2007, 06:49:12 PM
First you find some paper, then you find a pencil.
Got it? GREAT!
Now you sit down and write a scary story!
Then, you make or find resources that go with your story!
Keeping along?
FABULOUS!
Now, go into rpgmaker...
AND MAKE A GAME!
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Irock on May 21, 2007, 06:50:33 PM
I second that.

Just make a scary story, get scary resources, and make a scary game.
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: NinesVoerman on May 21, 2007, 06:53:17 PM
well doctor sword arent you a helpfull character


Well basicly how do i make creepy maps i need creepy character ship sets

The basic idea is how to make good horror maps or characters sorry if the title got you mixed up
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Dwarra? on May 21, 2007, 06:59:19 PM
OKAY!
OPEN PHOTOSHOP
GET SOME DARK COLORS!!!
AND GET PAINTIN!
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: TeaBag on May 21, 2007, 07:00:57 PM
any chipset can be scary, you just gotta have the right.. ambiance.

that means

a.) scary lighting, either dark and hard to see, or an eerie orange or green glowing, you can do that w/ the tint screen option

b.) scary music, which usually involves very minimalistic and creepy sounds.  sometimes no music is even better

c.) scary sound effects- every once in a while have a creaking floorboard or an raspy breathing sound.

Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: NinesVoerman on May 21, 2007, 07:01:31 PM
dont have photoshop im afraid are there any sites where i can download chip sets
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Esmeralda on May 21, 2007, 07:03:39 PM
How about google? And if you can't find photoshop, use paint or something.
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Irock on May 21, 2007, 07:04:44 PM
Why are you scared to get photoshop?

Go search around for some "scary" tilesets.
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: NinesVoerman on May 21, 2007, 07:06:25 PM
Quote from: TeaBag on May 21, 2007, 07:00:57 PM
any chipset can be scary, you just gotta have the right.. ambiance.

that means

a.) scary lighting, either dark and hard to see, or an eerie orange or green glowing, you can do that w/ the tint screen option

b.) scary music, which usually involves very minimalistic and creepy sounds.  sometimes no music is even better

c.) scary sound effects- every once in a while have a creaking floorboard or an raspy breathing sound.




thanks man you helped alot there
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: NinesVoerman on May 21, 2007, 07:09:49 PM
Quote from: Irock on May 21, 2007, 07:04:44 PM
Why are you scared to get photoshop?

Go search around for some "scary" tilesets.

no im just not paying £25 got a photo edditing thing
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Esmeralda on May 21, 2007, 07:10:51 PM
The trial version is 30-days free. Why not use it?
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Dwarra? on May 21, 2007, 07:11:05 PM
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fshoopdawhoop.org%2Fimg%2FPhotoshoop.jpg&hash=65f96f576a207dc02f1f8b48bbf094d7bf34eb88)

I'd be scared too guys...

And you dont have to pay for it if you catch my drift.
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: NinesVoerman on May 21, 2007, 07:12:24 PM
Quote from: Dr_Sword on May 21, 2007, 07:11:05 PM
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fshoopdawhoop.org%2Fimg%2FPhotoshoop.jpg&hash=65f96f576a207dc02f1f8b48bbf094d7bf34eb88)

I'd be scared too guys...

And you dont have to pay for it if you catch my drift.


erm nope explain?
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Dwarra? on May 21, 2007, 07:17:56 PM
OKAY, THIRD TUT!!! WOW I AM ON A ROLLZ!
Go to google! Yup, thats right.
Type in, photoshop + crack
beswarmedwithviruseslol
AND DOWNLOAD THE PHOTOSHOP!

AWESOME AMIRITE?!
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Esmeralda on May 21, 2007, 07:18:55 PM
I was just about to say that  :tpg: now you can make scary graphics. Good LUck  ;8
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Dwarra? on May 21, 2007, 07:20:11 PM
Okay well, thanks for the exp. ONWARDS TO LVL 32!
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Farflong on May 21, 2007, 07:37:49 PM
the music is key! sound effects also! a well placed sound effect can scare the crap outta someone

try making all your sound output only at 50% or even better 25%, that way wen someone is playing your game they will naturally turn the volume up to make that 25% sound seem like its 100%,

then when the player is at a really scary point but doesnt know, unleash a 100% volume  sound effect, the SE will sound like 175% and it might just scare the crap outta someone!

:)
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Kokowam on May 21, 2007, 07:49:21 PM
Just take what they do in movies and other horror games. Put some disgusting, bleeding images and when you do that, make some extra creepy scream play. You should be able to find some of the resources in the RTP, such as the demons and the skeletons. :P
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: NinesVoerman on May 21, 2007, 07:49:50 PM
Quote from: Farflong on May 21, 2007, 07:37:49 PM
the music is key! sound effects also! a well placed sound effect can scare the crap outta someone

try making all your sound output only at 50% or even better 25%, that way wen someone is playing your game they will naturally turn the volume up to make that 25% sound seem like its 100%,

then when the player is at a really scary point but doesnt know, unleash a 100% volume  sound effect, the SE will sound like 175% and it might just scare the crap outta someone!

:)


THAT IS PERFECT MAN!
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: NinesVoerman on May 21, 2007, 07:52:33 PM
Quote from: mastermoo420 on May 21, 2007, 07:49:21 PM
Just take what they do in movies and other horror games. Put some disgusting, bleeding images and when you do that, make some extra creepy scream play. You should be able to find some of the resources in the RTP, such as the demons and the skeletons. :P

hehe im watching some vids on youtube to see how its done you rock also
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Arithon on May 22, 2007, 11:09:47 AM
If you don't want to use photoshop  Why not gimp?
It's free and once you get the hang of it relativly easy to use
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Shibuya on May 26, 2007, 07:51:02 AM
How bout  Graphics Gale (http://www.humanbalance.net/gale/us/)???

THAT ONE IS AWESOME FOR PIXEL ART (Sprites and etc)
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: dollmage on May 28, 2007, 03:16:50 PM
Quote from: Farflong on May 21, 2007, 07:37:49 PM
the music is key! sound effects also! a well placed sound effect can scare the crap outta someone

try making all your sound output only at 50% or even better 25%, that way wen someone is playing your game they will naturally turn the volume up to make that 25% sound seem like its 100%,

then when the player is at a really scary point but doesnt know, unleash a 100% volume  sound effect, the SE will sound like 175% and it might just scare the crap outta someone!

:)

hahaha i agree lmao
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Star_wolf on May 28, 2007, 11:17:05 PM
Well what are some of your ideas for this game? (doesn't have to be original)
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: MrMoo on May 29, 2007, 12:32:08 AM
Well you could use RTP everything and it will still be scary. For example here's a nice short game you can try so you can get an idea of what a RMXP horror game might look like.

http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,15538.0.html (http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,15538.0.html)
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: NinesVoerman on May 31, 2007, 05:12:05 PM
yeh search for thomas scared the hell out of me the game over music *shudders*

But i was thinking of a mansion type horror
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Star_wolf on May 31, 2007, 10:55:08 PM
Alright cool should be pretty easy to make a game like that with a mansion.(very)
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Knight Rider on June 03, 2007, 05:07:22 AM
Hmm.......horror game? I could help you.

1. Find some very scary sound (like the ReDead from Ocarina of Time)
2. Find Pictures (Creepy monster, Zombies, ect.)

First, make a scary-looking place, then when you enter it or outside, change the Screen Tone to like 50% (on each).
Next make an event, make it Parrarel Process (inside the scary-looking place), there add the sounds you found. Put the command wait after that.
Next, on the same event (if you want), add Lightning effects, to do that you could:
a. Add very loud sound of thunders
b. Flash the screen white for 0.2 sec.
c. both

Well thats the basic so later ill post the actual command for it (Just tired today)

Also, how can you take a screenshot? Like some do? so it would be easier and show you how it will work on the game.
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Winged on June 03, 2007, 11:22:56 AM
My tips are...

Use dark colours

Sudden loud noises

Always tint the screen

Advise players to play at night time

Run away "mini games"

and last but not least like what everyone said, MUSIC IS THE KEY!

~Winged
Title: Re: How do i make a horror game?
Post by: Knight Rider on June 03, 2007, 05:02:34 PM
Quote from: Vanessa on June 03, 2007, 11:22:56 AM
My tips are...

Use dark colours

Sudden loud noises

Always tint the screen

Advise players to play at night time

Run away "mini games"

and last but not least like what everyone said, MUSIC IS THE KEY!

~Winged

thats right! don't forget to add zombies and/or just put a picture that pops out of nowhere with a scary-looking monster.