Another RPG Maker XP Quest Contest : Halloween Edition

lost · September 06, 2007, 08:58:18 PM

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

iceflame1019 · 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...

Irock · 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."

I suppose I'll participate by making an entry. Does the main character have to be an RTP Monster, or can it be imported?

Kokowam · September 06, 2007, 09:25:04 PM

It wasn't specified so hehehehe... Take advantage of the loophole, whether or not it was one, my friend. I might participate.

lost · September 06, 2007, 09:40:03 PM

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.

Irock · September 06, 2007, 09:42:38 PM

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?

Revo · September 06, 2007, 09:52:32 PM

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.

lost · September 06, 2007, 10:03:40 PM

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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.

iceflame1019 · 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.

Kokowam · September 06, 2007, 10:49:09 PM

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.

Irock · 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.

Malson · September 06, 2007, 11:04:48 PM

I'll offer to be a judge for this.

ahref · 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

Kokowam · September 06, 2007, 11:31:39 PM

That gave me a genius idea. Thank you ahref (mine's is not choosing a costume) XD

Irock · September 06, 2007, 11:32:49 PM

Oh yes, what an excellent idea ahref. That gave me an even better one.

lost · September 06, 2007, 11:52:38 PM

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

Yes you can. Just make sure that the main character gets a costume of a monster sprite in the first 5 minutes.

lost · September 06, 2007, 11:59:38 PM

Oh and it is good to see that there is so much brain storming going into this topic. Hopefully someone will complete the game.

Irock · September 07, 2007, 12:14:10 AM

I'm done with my title screen. I'm about to write the story.

I'm done with my Windowskin. I'm about to write the story.

ahref · September 07, 2007, 02:56:48 PM

lol i wont be posting anymore of my ideas till mine is finished

Irock · September 07, 2007, 06:25:38 PM

I'm done with the script that is going to kick your little asses. >:O

iceflame1019 · 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.

Irock · September 07, 2007, 07:18:27 PM

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

modern algebra · September 09, 2007, 03:04:26 PM

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.

bulls84 · September 09, 2007, 03:59:00 PM

I'm making a project too.

maia · September 11, 2007, 02:50:27 PM

As the victor of the last contest. I shall participate in this one. A girl has to defend her tierra.

The Shadow · September 11, 2007, 05:35:23 PM

This sounds fun. I will try and make a project for this. Can the title of the game be anything you want?

lost · September 11, 2007, 06:08:47 PM

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.

The Shadow · September 11, 2007, 07:18:20 PM

Then I know exactly what the game is going to be XD

"Starts Working."

Wich scripts can I use?

lost · September 11, 2007, 10:42:30 PM

Your own if made for this project.

Irock · September 11, 2007, 11:24:33 PM

Quote from: lost on September 11, 2007, 10:42:30 PM
Your own if made for this project.

~~Fuck.~~
There goes my ABS. ._.

lost · September 12, 2007, 03:28:18 AM

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.

Irock · September 12, 2007, 03:32:25 AM

I tested the script, and I'm in the credits, does that count?

The Shadow · September 12, 2007, 05:10:35 PM

Then, I can't use an AMS

Nah, it's okay. An Only RTP game is not difficult to do.

lost · September 12, 2007, 08:39:26 PM

After October 31st, you can integrate scripts into your games. However, for the judging, no scripts that you did not make yourself.

The Shadow · September 12, 2007, 09:16:37 PM

Then, this contest is gonna help me to build up my scripting skills.

"Starts working on a CSM"

&&&&&&&&&&&&& · September 13, 2007, 05:40:19 AM

I'm in too.

The Shadow · 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...

ahref · September 14, 2007, 10:08:56 PM

it is good to attempt a game where you can't use scripts

. fourtunately my game doesnt need a cms or a CBS you wont be doing much fighting in it tee hee *taps nose*

modern algebra · September 14, 2007, 11:17:10 PM

Can I use a script I have previously written?

Also, can you use generated characters?

lost · September 15, 2007, 03:40:28 PM

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.

ahref · September 16, 2007, 01:52:23 PM

okies my mapping totally sucks so ill cancel my entry...

instead i would like to be a judge

The Shadow · September 16, 2007, 02:43:49 PM

So this mean I can merge RTP tilesets, and use the merged tilesets for this contest?

maia · September 26, 2007, 03:39:21 PM

So how are everyone's entries coming along?

The Shadow · September 26, 2007, 05:47:46 PM

It's going slooooowww......

Kokowam · 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.

modern algebra · September 26, 2007, 07:56:06 PM

Ah, it's going along, though RTP is kind of limiting in what I want to do. But, hopefully it will come together nicely.

Irock · 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 ._.

modern algebra · September 26, 2007, 08:05:37 PM

It wouldn't be hard to make the game RTP and then implement all that stuff for the version post-contest

Irock · September 26, 2007, 08:24:31 PM

It would be easy, but I wouldn't enjoy making the game as much.

modern algebra · September 26, 2007, 08:35:52 PM

I suppose that's true.

Kokowam · September 26, 2007, 08:38:52 PM

Plus, we might forget what we wanted to add in.

lost · September 27, 2007, 02:30:48 AM

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.

&&&&&&&&&&&&& · September 27, 2007, 11:07:27 AM

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.

The Shadow · September 29, 2007, 07:47:48 AM

Im out. I want to work more on Rose Memories, so Im out of this.

tSwitch · 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

maia · September 29, 2007, 03:38:24 PM

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.

modern algebra · September 29, 2007, 03:50:11 PM

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.

Kokowam · September 29, 2007, 07:09:33 PM

Quote from: Fred on September 27, 2007, 11:07:27 AM
Then you should be judges.

OKAY! I wanna be a judge. XD

ahref · October 05, 2007, 04:27:18 PM

how many people are still in?

lost · October 12, 2007, 03:40:51 AM

That's not a good sign. I was going to offer a serious reward, but there is just lack of interest now.

modern algebra · October 12, 2007, 06:09:41 AM

I'm still in

Leventhan · October 12, 2007, 01:35:26 PM

Wooo!!!
Looking forward to playing them.

Forty · October 16, 2007, 02:55:34 PM

I shall enter this contest

lost · October 25, 2007, 10:32:19 PM

Dangerously close to the due date. Anyone still planning on entering?

modern algebra · October 25, 2007, 11:07:55 PM

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.

Forty · October 27, 2007, 02:41:20 AM

Im still working

slowpoke is slow ._.

Forty · October 31, 2007, 12:25:11 AM

I just rushed the ending, but its still awesomeness.

Malson · November 01, 2007, 07:40:34 PM

...so I guess Forcystus wins by default?

bulls84 · November 04, 2007, 03:56:52 PM

Unless he allows late entries.

modern algebra · November 04, 2007, 04:04:10 PM

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.

Malson · 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 <_<

Forty · November 08, 2007, 03:42:49 PM

yay I won

It wasn't even that good

lost · November 09, 2007, 02:43:01 AM

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.

Forty · November 10, 2007, 03:18:39 AM

I want to thank all the little people...

lost · November 10, 2007, 03:39:44 PM

Quote from: Brick Shitter on November 10, 2007, 03:18:39 AM
I want to thank all the little people...
[/quote

All of the little people you stepped on like bricks to make your staircase to greatness?

Leventhan · November 11, 2007, 04:36:23 AM

So who won?

Forty · November 12, 2007, 01:31:33 AM

Quote from: Brick Shitter on November 08, 2007, 03:42:49 PM
yay I won

It wasn't even that good

Quote from: lost=topic=20782.msg281247#msg281247 date=1194709184
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

lost · November 15, 2007, 05:19:32 PM

It's an old joke. Plus his name is brick shifter. I thought the brick joke would be appropriate.