There has not been a contest for RPG Maker in at least six months. So I am proposing a Halloween contest for the RPG Maker XP. You will have nearly 60 days from this point. I hope that more people will participate with this considering the last contest.
REQUIREMENTS
- The main player character (protagonist) of the game must use an enemy sprite from the RTP (it is Halloween after all) (this does not mean the main character has to be evil)
- gameplay must be between 25-60 minutes long.
- The game must be created for this contest, you cannot submit any pre existing games
- The game cannot be based on another game, movie or franchise (examples: Star Trek, LoTR, Family Guy, Sin City)
- You may use original content, but it must be original content made for this contest
- Use an original story line (it can be a cliche'd storyline, just do not blatantly rip one off)
- Must be made in RPG Maker XP
- If you are a judge, you cannot participate
SCRIPTING RULES
- You can only use scripts for this game.
- They cannot use scripts that you have used for your other games
- You cannot use anyone else's scripts.
GRAPHIC RULES
- You can either use RTP graphics (the ones that came with the RPG Maker XP) or use graphics created exclusively for this contest.
- You cannot use any graphic / tileset / sprite / battler generators (this is a contest of your skills, not the generator's).
If you refuse any of these rules, your entry will be disqualified
DEADLINE
- Quests / games must be submitted before October 31st
JUDGING BASED ON
- FUN :: was the game actually fun to play? was the game tedious or a pain? did you personally like it?
- MAPPING :: were there any errors? were the maps detailed or interesting? were the maps bland?
- STORY :: did it pull you in? did it even interest you?
- DIFFICULTY :: was it too hard? was it too easy? is it possible to beat?
- ORIGINALITY :: was it a unique game? did it seem like another game? was it a blatant rip off?
- OVERALL :: add up the score
REWARDS
- I wish I knew what to give
JUDGES
- lost (myself)
- judge 2
- judge 3
- judge 4
- judge 5
- if you are a judge, you cannot participate
well I guess I could be a judge but only if no one else wants to. I don't have XP yet (little problem called "money") so I can't enter...
Quote from: iceflame1019 on September 06, 2007, 09:05:19 PM
well I guess I could be a judge but only if no one else wants to. I don't have XP yet (little problem called "money") so I can't enter...
Little solution called, "torrent" or "PK Edition."
I suppose I'll participate by making an entry. Does the main character have to be an RTP Monster, or can it be imported?
It wasn't specified so hehehehe... Take advantage of the loophole, whether or not it was one, my friend. I might participate.
If it were an original enemy sprite made for the contest, it would still need to be an enemy in the game, proving it is a sprite of an enemy
However, to prevent confusion, it must be an enemy sprite from the RTP.
Oh, you're on, Moo.
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Also, what? If I want my character to be a good guy, it has to be RTP?
Hey, lost. I'd be willing to be a judge. Can't enter since I have 10 other projects at the moment, but I can always find time for judging. :blizj:
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Also, what? If I want my character to be a good guy, it has to be RTP?
Your main character can be good, evil, neutral. Anything, it just needs to have the sprite of RTP enemy.
Quote from: Irock on September 06, 2007, 09:15:05 PM
Quote from: iceflame1019 on September 06, 2007, 09:05:19 PM
well I guess I could be a judge but only if no one else wants to. I don't have XP yet (little problem called "money") so I can't enter...
Little solution called, "torrent" or "PK Edition."
torrent: where? PK edition: sucks and I can't read japanese. I tried using it and hated that I can apparently only use one battle scheme where the characters are still-images at the base of the screen. boring. great graphics, but battle layout was boring without animations other than attacks.
Lol, what are you smoking? PK edition is in English (the reason it was made) and the "battle scheme" you're talking about is the default battle system.
Quote from: iceflame1019 on September 06, 2007, 10:24:57 PM
Quote from: Irock on September 06, 2007, 09:15:05 PM
Quote from: iceflame1019 on September 06, 2007, 09:05:19 PM
well I guess I could be a judge but only if no one else wants to. I don't have XP yet (little problem called "money") so I can't enter...
Little solution called, "torrent" or "PK Edition."
torrent: where? PK edition: sucks and I can't read japanese. I tried using it and hated that I can apparently only use one battle scheme where the characters are still-images at the base of the screen. boring. great graphics, but battle layout was boring without animations other than attacks.
It's the same exact thing, only it's worded different (english) and it's free.
I'll offer to be a judge for this.
quick question: is it okay for the main character to be a non-monster sprite for like the begining of the game. I sort of have ideas of people choosing their halloween costume ingame :D
That gave me a genius idea. Thank you ahref (mine's is not choosing a costume) XD
Oh yes, what an excellent idea ahref. That gave me an even better one. :V
Quote from: ahref on September 06, 2007, 11:25:55 PM
quick question: is it okay for the main character to be a non-monster sprite for like the begining of the game. I sort of have ideas of people choosing their halloween costume ingame :D
Yes you can. Just make sure that the main character gets a costume of a monster sprite in the first 5 minutes.
Oh and it is good to see that there is so much brain storming going into this topic. Hopefully someone will complete the game.
I'm done with my title screen. I'm about to write the story. :o
I'm done with my Windowskin. I'm about to write the story. :o
lol i wont be posting anymore of my ideas till mine is finished :D
I'm done with the script that is going to kick your little asses. >:O
Quote from: Irock on September 06, 2007, 10:57:28 PM
Quote from: iceflame1019 on September 06, 2007, 10:24:57 PM
Quote from: Irock on September 06, 2007, 09:15:05 PM
Quote from: iceflame1019 on September 06, 2007, 09:05:19 PM
well I guess I could be a judge but only if no one else wants to. I don't have XP yet (little problem called "money") so I can't enter...
Little solution called, "torrent" or "PK Edition."
torrent: where? PK edition: sucks and I can't read japanese. I tried using it and hated that I can apparently only use one battle scheme where the characters are still-images at the base of the screen. boring. great graphics, but battle layout was boring without animations other than attacks.
It's the same exact thing, only it's worded different (english) and it's free.
WHERE???? the only one I can find is the japanese one! GAAAAHHH!!!! I suck at internet searching apparently...if it's right off the main RPGM website, most of those pages won't load for me no matter what computer I'm on so I can't check them.
Are there enough judges or should I take a position? because of time issues I'm kinda hesitant but if needed I can try to be a judge.
Quote from: iceflame1019 on September 07, 2007, 07:06:56 PM
Quote from: Irock on September 06, 2007, 10:57:28 PM
Quote from: iceflame1019 on September 06, 2007, 10:24:57 PM
Quote from: Irock on September 06, 2007, 09:15:05 PM
Quote from: iceflame1019 on September 06, 2007, 09:05:19 PM
well I guess I could be a judge but only if no one else wants to. I don't have XP yet (little problem called "money") so I can't enter...
Little solution called, "torrent" or "PK Edition."
torrent: where? PK edition: sucks and I can't read japanese. I tried using it and hated that I can apparently only use one battle scheme where the characters are still-images at the base of the screen. boring. great graphics, but battle layout was boring without animations other than attacks.
It's the same exact thing, only it's worded different (english) and it's free.
WHERE???? the only one I can find is the japanese one! GAAAAHHH!!!! I suck at internet searching apparently...if it's right off the main RPGM website, most of those pages won't load for me no matter what computer I'm on so I can't check them.
Are there enough judges or should I take a position? because of time issues I'm kinda hesitant but if needed I can try to be a judge.
Very bottom (http://crankeye.com/index.php?page=rmxp)
This seems like it will be fun. I will try to make a project for it, but I won't make any promises. If all else fails, I will gladly volunteer for judge. Hopefully, I can come up with some ideas.
I'm making a project too.
As the victor of the last contest. I shall participate in this one. A girl has to defend her tierra.
This sounds fun. I will try and make a project for this. Can the title of the game be anything you want?
Yes it can be anything you want, just as long as it does not pertain to a franchise, television series or book. Example: Joey's Star Trek Adventure :: Rummy's Brawl with Peter Griffen :: Froto and the Hallloween Pumpkin of Evil.
Then I know exactly what the game is going to be XD
"Starts Working."
Wich scripts can I use?
Your own if made for this project.
Quote from: lost on September 11, 2007, 10:42:30 PM
Your own if made for this project.
Fuck.There goes my ABS. ._.
As a TIMED competition of your own talents and abilities... you would not want to employ someone else's scripts or something that was done without the constraints of time.
I tested the script, and I'm in the credits, does that count?
Then, I can't use an AMS :(
Nah, it's okay. An Only RTP game is not difficult to do.
After October 31st, you can integrate scripts into your games. However, for the judging, no scripts that you did not make yourself.
Then, this contest is gonna help me to build up my scripting skills.
"Starts working on a CSM"
I'm in too. :lol:
Can I use any of Narumaras battlers, or must I created my own style?, since The RTP Battlers sucks...
it is good to attempt a game where you can't use scripts :D. fourtunately my game doesnt need a cms or a CBS you wont be doing much fighting in it tee hee *taps nose*
Can I use a script I have previously written?
Also, can you use generated characters?
Quote from: modern algebra on September 14, 2007, 11:17:10 PM
Can I use a script I have previously written?
Also, can you use generated characters?
Technically you cannot use a script you have previously used, but you can create a new script that looks like it.
Nope, no generated characters, this is supposed to be YOU AND YOUR TALENTS & SKILLS which is what makes this a contest. I'm beginning to rethink even using scripts and added in graphics.
Quote from: Zhuge Liang on September 14, 2007, 08:04:09 PM
Can I use any of Narumaras battlers, or must I created my own style?, since The RTP Battlers sucks...
You can use a style that is like Narumara's battlers. Not that I know what they are. However, you yourself must make the battlers. Like I said in the statement earlier this is supposed to be YOU AND YOUR TALENTS & SKILLS which is what makes this a contest.
Now to go update the rules to clarify them more to prevent questions.
okies my mapping totally sucks so ill cancel my entry... :'(
instead i would like to be a judge
So this mean I can merge RTP tilesets, and use the merged tilesets for this contest?
So how are everyone's entries coming along?
It's going slooooowww......
I'm dropping out. I'm using arl's music (lol) and it's just... bleh. Whatever. Also, I want to use other scripts and crap. ALSO! Maia seems to be back.
Ah, it's going along, though RTP is kind of limiting in what I want to do. But, hopefully it will come together nicely.
I'm afraid to announce, I must drop out. I can't just use RTP. I need custom scripts, music, sprites, and other important stuff. It's just not going to work for me ._.
It wouldn't be hard to make the game RTP and then implement all that stuff for the version post-contest
It would be easy, but I wouldn't enjoy making the game as much.
I suppose that's true.
Plus, we might forget what we wanted to add in.
Quote from: mastermoo420 on September 26, 2007, 08:38:52 PM
Plus, we might forget what we wanted to add in.
Make a text file. Wow 2 months to make a 30 minute RTP game... shouldn't be that hard.
Quote from: mastermoo420 on September 26, 2007, 07:32:35 PM
I'm dropping out. I'm using arl's music (lol) and it's just... bleh. Whatever. Also, I want to use other scripts and crap. ALSO! Maia seems to be back.
Quote from: Irock on September 26, 2007, 08:02:00 PM
I'm afraid to announce, I must drop out. I can't just use RTP. I need custom scripts, music, sprites, and other important stuff. It's just not going to work for me ._.
Then you should be judges.
Im out. I want to work more on Rose Memories, so Im out of this.
you know what?
with everyone dropping out, I just may pull something out of my ass for this contest
no guarantees, but if I get a good idea I'll make something.
as for an award, you could do the badge in the profile thing
Quote from: NAMKCOR on September 29, 2007, 07:50:04 AM
you know what?
with everyone dropping out, I just may pull something out of my ass for this contest
no guarantees, but if I get a good idea I'll make something.
as for an award, you could do the badge in the profile thing
I never got that badge for winning the last contest. I am still in it. Although I am in the writing phase. I am having huge problems with RPG Maker XP. It keeps trying to install itself when I startup my PC.
I posted it as a comment in your profile now, but I did post it when you won the contest in the thread. It was kind of an ugly badge.
Quote from: Fred on September 27, 2007, 11:07:27 AM
Then you should be judges.
OKAY! I wanna be a judge. XD
how many people are still in?
That's not a good sign. I was going to offer a serious reward, but there is just lack of interest now.
I'm still in
Wooo!!!
Looking forward to playing them.
I shall enter this contest
Dangerously close to the due date. Anyone still planning on entering?
Well, if someone else plans on submitting, I will submit what I have, but I was planning on just making what I was making into an actual full length game, rather then just a quest. So, if nobody else submits, then I will not either.
Im still working
slowpoke is slow ._.
I just rushed the ending, but its still awesomeness.
...so I guess Forcystus wins by default?
Unless he allows late entries.
And then he'd win by default a little bit later. Sorry about not submitting. I've decided to make a full(er) game out of the idea I had for this contest.
Meh I didn't figure this contest would work out too well anyway, what with the long duration. 2 months to make a game is 2 months for people to forget about it <_<
yay I won
It wasn't even that good
Quote from: Bawlzson on November 04, 2007, 07:21:46 PM
Meh I didn't figure this contest would work out too well anyway, what with the long duration. 2 months to make a game is 2 months for people to forget about it <_<
Well no one forgot about it, I guess that I just put too many restrictions having people use their own original things for the contest. Next contest will be a week long, and allow anything at all.
I want to thank all the little people...
Quote from: Brick Shitter on November 10, 2007, 03:18:39 AM
I want to thank all the little people...
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All of the little people you stepped on like bricks to make your staircase to greatness?
So who won?
Quote from: Brick Shitter on November 08, 2007, 03:42:49 PM
yay I won
It wasn't even that good
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Quote from: Brick Shitter on November 10, 2007, 03:18:39 AM
I want to thank all the little people...
All of the little people you stepped on like bricks to make your staircase to greatness?
That wasn't necessary
It's an old joke. Plus his name is brick shifter. I thought the brick joke would be appropriate.