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My Second Game (RIP Ghost)

A topic by TRIDIUM created Jul 13, 2022 Views: 673 Replies: 18
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Hey everyone. 

So, turns out I may be the world's worst programmer. I tried to look up "Basic Unity Scripting" and downloaded a PDF for a simple platformer. 

Yeah, like 15 minutes into it I had already messed it up, even though they give you all the code. 

Anyway, I really wanted to make a game, but I can't program so...

Lucky me, RPG VX Ace was on sale for like 10$. 

Now, I know that there is a LOT of cookie-cutter anime garbage made with the RTP.  I will be using the RTP, BUT I plan to make up for that by including as many (hopefully) unique/cool mechanics as I can. I'm also trying to mix up the story as well. I started about a month ago, and would love to hear any ideas or questions people have. 

Signing off for now, 

TRIDIUM

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learn basic JavaScript or C#. You can do a lot with basic scripts

Thanks for the suggestion. Maybe when I finish this one I'll look into that.

Update #1 

A little more on the game. 

An0m@ly will be on the "classic RPG" side, with a few twists. 

I plan to have 16 boss fights, as well as  a few mini-bosses, 

So far, I have 9 party members in addition to a 1 secret member. 

Anyway, once again, suggestions or feedback are appreciated. 

Update #2 

Somehow messed up all the icons. That'll be fun to fix. 

Also, I said I would be using the RTP, which isn't entirely true. 

Non RTP things: All the music and enemies. 

Anyway, made some more general progress.

Update #3 

Found a fix for the icons. It was surprisingly easy. 

Implemented a better save system so hopefully people don't get softlocked. 

Anyway, just some general improvements. 

Update #4 

Began work on the fourth dungeon/Boss. It's coming along pretty well. 

Also, added elemental weakness to certain enemies. Now Shula (A Spellblade character) has a reason to use her special moves. 

show us some pics

Here are some first drafts.

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Just a rough idea for the title screen. 

Update #5 

Finished the 4th boss. 

I'm having trouble with the story, as I have no idea what to do next. 

This has slowed progress, so hopefully I'll get over this "writer's" block. 

Quick Update. 

I will not have access to the internet for a while, so I won't be able to post updates. 

However, I will continue to work on my game and hopefully make some good progress. 

Update #6 

The Demo will be out shortly! 

I'm running into some slight technical issues, but it should be done either today or tomorrow.

Phew. 

The Demo seems to be in working order. 

You can download it here.

Alright, so I showed this game to my brother and he found a "few" bugs and general problems. I will try to update the demo by tomorrow. 

Update??? 

Hey...

I think all my previous updates went to myself and no one else. 

If not, sorry, but a quick review of my progress. 

I just finished the sixth boss and am working on a massive dungeon. 

The Demo is released, and yeah, it's buggy. 

Sorry again. 

Update 

I've given up numbering them. 

Almost done! I've only got a dungeon and the final boss left. 

From there, all I need to do is work out the bugs and fine tune it. 

I hope to have it ready in about a week. 

It's done! You can play the full game for free. 

Already working on the next one...