Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
Part I
Creating a Solid Foundation
Everything worth doing starts with a single step. It is the same with creating your very own video game,
whether with a development engine such as RPG Maker VX Ace (RMVXA) or utilizing your own programming
skills. During the course of this part of the topic, I will cover the following topics:
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Installing and starting up RMVXA, as well as a short overview of story and game play
in the role-playing game (RPG) genre of video games.
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The use of switches and variables to create quests and area exits, among other things.
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Adding maps to your project to encompass various typical RPG locales, such as towns
and dungeons, manually and with RMVXA's own Load Sample Map function.
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A detailed overview of the RMVXA database and how it pertains to player characters,
enemies, collectible items such as weapons and potions, and other RPG essentials.
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Populating our first dungeon, complete with enemies, treasure chests,
and a boss encounter.
I hope you're as excited as I am! Without further ado, let's begin!
