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RPG Maker MZ

Our most powerful engine to date! RPG Maker MZ has all the tools and assets you need to create your game. Enhancements to the map editor, character generator, database, animations, and plug-ins allow for more customization than ever before!

Download size: 4.83 MB. Download time: 0 seconds on broadband, 11 minutes, 46 seconds on dial-up. Expansion Pack for RPG Maker VX Ace. Prairie, mine and inner zones complete with decorations and necessities. Animated doors, switches and chests. All the basics you will need to create your very own wild west adventure.

RPG Maker MV

RPG Maker MV allows you to make the RPG of your dreams! This latest version includes a host of new features and export options for MacOSX, Android, and iPhone!

RPG Maker VX Ace

RPG Maker VX Ace improves every aspect of RPG creation, making it not only the latest, but also the greatest engine in the RPG Maker Series. Featuring multiple tilesets, full autoshadow control, and a flexible features system.

RPG Maker VX

RPG Maker VX allows you to make the roleplaying games you’ve always dreamed of by being one of the easiest game engine software ever developed.

RPG Maker XP

RPG Maker™ XP gives you the power to create your own original RPG on Windows. Its popular and user-friendly interface has been carried over from RPG MAKER 2000. It is an older, but very loved RPG Maker.

Manga Maker ComiPo!

ComiPo! is a revolutionary new software application that allows anyone to make high quality comics and manga.

Visual Novel Maker

Latest installment to the 'Maker' series of game development tools, Visual Novel Maker: a revolutionary new tool for Visual Novel Creation aimed towards aspiring artists and writers to bring their stories to life.

Rum Time Package

RTP is a system for reducing the total size of a game file made with RPG Maker. RTPs contain the graphics, music, and .dll files used when creating a game. Once a game is made with RTP data, you do not need to include material data like music or graphic files. This significantly reduces the file size of the game.

If RTP has been installed, material files needed for the game will already be on your hard drive. With RTP installed only a minimal amount of data is needed to download and play a game.

If RTP is not installed you will need to download material data for the game as well a game itself. This will make the game file much larger than it needs to be. You can't use the program without RTP

Start by selecting your program.

1. Save the file (RPGVXAce_RTP.zip) on your local hard drive.
2. Find the downloaded file, right-click it and select Extract All.
3. Click Extract.
4. Open RTP100 folder and run Setup.exe to install RPG Maker VX Ace Runtime Package.
5. Click Next.
6. The Runtime Package will be installed. Click Next.
7. Click Install. It starts copying the necessary files, please wait a while.

RPG MAKER VX ACE RUNTIME PACKAGE VER. 1.00 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

WHAT IS RPG MAKER VX ACE RUNTIME PACKAGE?

RPG MAKER VX Ace Runtime Package (RTP) is a collection of materials. It contains graphic, music (.ogg) and dll files which you can use when creating your own games with RPG MAKER VX Ace. So please ensure to install this RTP before you install RPG MAKER VX Ace. Using this RTP, you can reduce the total size of your game files created with VX Ace. If you want to play the games created with VX Ace, you need to install this RTP before you play the games.

RPG MAKER VX ACE RUNTIME PACKAGE - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (MAR. 15TH, 2012)

THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THE 'AGREEMENT') IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU, THE END-USER (THE 'LICENSEE') AND ENTERBRAIN,INC. ('ENTERBRAIN' OR 'LICENSOR'). BY INSTALLING OR USING 'RPG MAKER VX ACE RUNTIME PACKAGE' (THE 'RTP SOFTWARE'), YOU, THE LICENSEE, ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE RTP SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY DELETE THE RTP SOFTWARE FROM YOUR COMPUTER.

1. ENTERBRAIN grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-assignable, fee-free license to use the RTP SOFTWARE only for the purpose to play the game created and distributed by RPG MAKER VX Ace users who shall complete the registration procedure.
2. Licensee shall not reverse engineer, de-compile, or disassemble the RTP SOFTWARE. Further, Licensee shall not sell, distribute, assign, lease, sublicense, encumber, or otherwise transfer the RTP SOFTWARE and/or its data without any prior written consent of ENTERBRAIN.
3. This Agreement and the license granted hereunder automatically terminates if Licensee breaches any provision of this Agreement. Immediately upon termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall cease using the RTP SOFTWARE, shall delete the RTP SOFTWARE from its computers and shall either return to ENTERBRAIN or destroy the RTP SOFTWARE. If Licensee elects to destroy the RTP SOFTWARE, then Licensee shall certify in writing to ENTERBRAIN the destruction of the RTP SOFTWARE.
4. ENTERBRAIN does not warrant that the RTP SOFTWARE will meet Licensee's requirements, that the RTP SOFTWARE will operate in combinations other than as specified in the Documentation, that the operation of the RTP SOFTWARE will be uninterrupted or error-free or that RTP SOFTWARE errors will be corrected. ENTERBRAIN HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES IN ANY MANNER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
5. IN NO EVENT SHALL ENTERBRAIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA OR USE, INCURRED BY LICENSEE OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ENTERBRAIN'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES AND EXPENSES HEREUNDER OR RELATING HERETO (WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT) WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF LICENSE FEES PAID TO ENTERBRAIN WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT.
6. This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or representations, written or oral, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement.
7. This Agreement will be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of Japan without regard to choice of law principles. Any and all dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall solely be resolved by and at Tokyo District court, Tokyo, Japan.

Note for using VX Ace RTP with other RPG MAKER products.

The materials included in RPG MAKER VX Ace RTP can be used with other RPG MAKER products from Enterbrain as long as you own both RPG MAKER VX Ace and other RPG MAKER products. For example, if you already own RPG MAKER VX and you want to use any materials included in the VX Ace RTP with RPG MAKER VX, you need to purchase and own RPG MAKER VX Ace also.

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1. Click on the link to download a compressed version of RPG MAKER VX RTP.
2. Once the file has downloaded, unzip it and a 'RPGVX_RTP' folder will be automatically created.
3. Open up the folder and double click on 'Setup.Exe'. Setup for 'RPG MAKER VX Runtime Package' will start automatically.
4. Once setup for 'RPG Maker VX RunTime Package' has started, follow the instructions that appear on the screen to advance. If no destination folder for 'RunTime Package' is specified, simply click the 'Next' button until the installation wizard completes its tasks.

ON-CLICK LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR RPG MAKER RUNTIME PACKAGE 08.02.29

IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY.

THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THE 'AGREEMENT') IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU, THE END-USER (THE 'LICENSEE') AND ENTERBRAIN,INC.

('ENTERBRAIN' OR 'LICENSOR') BY INSTALLING OR USING 'RPG MAKER XP RUNTIME PACKAGE' (THE 'RTP SOFTWARE'), YOU, THE LICENSEE, ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE RTP SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY DELETE THE RTP SOFTWARE FROM YOUR COMPUTER.

OWNERSHIP

ENTERBRAIN retains all title, copyright and other proprietary rights in, and ownership of, the RTP SOFTWARE. Licensee does not acquire any rights, express or implied, other than those expressly granted in this Agreement.

LICENSE

ENTERBRAIN grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-assignable, fee-free license to use the RTP SOFTWARE only for the purpose to play the GAME created and distributed by RPG MAKER VX users who shall complete the registration procedure.

RESTRICTION

Licensee shall not reverse engineer, de-compile, or disassemble the RTP SOFTWARE. Further, Licensee shall not sell, distribute, assign, lease, sublicense, encumber, or otherwise transfer the RTP SOFTWARE and/or its data without any prior written consent of ENTERBRAIN.

TERMINATION

This Agreement and the license granted hereunder automatically terminates if Licensee breaches any provision of this Agreement. Immediately upon termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall cease using the RTP SOFTWARE, shall delete the RTP SOFTWARE and Game from its computers and shall either return to ENTERBRAIN or destroy the RTP SOFTWARE. If Licensee elects to destroy the RTP SOFTWARE, then Licensee shall certify in writing to ENTERBRAIN the destruction of the RTP SOFTWARE.

LIMITED WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS

ENTERBRAIN does not warrant that the RTP SOFTWARE will meet Licensee's requirements, that the RTP SOFTWARE will operate in combinations other than as specified in the Documentation, that the operation of the RTP SOFTWARE will be uninterrupted or error-free or that RTP SOFTWARE errors will be corrected. ENTERBRAIN HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES IN ANY MANNER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LIABILITY LIMITATION

IN NO EVENT SHALL ENTERBRAIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA OR USE, INCURRED BY LICENSEE OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ENTERBRAIN'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES AND EXPENSES HEREUNDER OR RELATING HERETO (WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT) WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF LICENSE FEES PAID TO ENTERBRAIN WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or representations, written or oral, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement will be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of Japan without regard to choice of law principles. Any and all dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall solely be resolved by and at Tokyo District court, Tokyo, Japan.

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1. Click on the link above to RPG Maker XP RTP.
2. Once the file has downloaded, double click on it.
3. Once setup for “RPG Maker XP Run Time Package” has started, follow the instructions that appear on the screen to advance. If no destination folder for “Run Time Package” is specified, simply click the “Next” button until the installation wizard completes its tasks.

ON-CLICK LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR RPG MAKER RUNTIME PACKAGE 05.10.8

IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY.

THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”) IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU, THE END-USER (THE “LICENSEE”) AND ENTERBIRAN,INC. (“ENTERBRAIN” OR “LICENSOR”) BY INSTALLING OR USING “RPG MAKER XP RUNTIME PACKAGE” (THE “RTP SOFTWARE”), YOU, THE LICENSEE, ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE RTP SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY DELETE THE RTP SOFTWARE FROM YOUR COMPUTER.

OWNERSHIP

ENTERBRAIN retains all title, copyright and other proprietary rights in, and ownership of, the RTP SOFTWARE. Licensee does not acquire any rights, express or implied, other than those expressly granted in this Agreement.

LICENSE

ENTERBRAIN grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-assignable, fee-free license to use the RTP SOFTWARE only for the purpose to play the GAME created and distributed by RPG MAKER XP users who shall complete the registration procedure.

RESTRICTION

Licensee shall not reverse engineer, de-compile, or disassemble the RTP SOFTWARE. Further, Licensee shall not sell, distribute, assign, lease, sublicense, encumber, or otherwise transfer the RTP SOFTWARE and/or its data without any prior written consent of ENTERBRAIN.

TERMINATION

This Agreement and the license granted hereunder automatically terminates if Licensee breaches any provision of this Agreement. Immediately upon termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall cease using the RTP SOFTWARE, shall delete the RTP SOFTWARE and Game from its computers and shall either return to ENTERBRAIN or destroy the RTP SOFTWARE. If Licensee elects to destroy the RTP SOFTWARE, then Licensee shall certify in writing to ENTERBRAIN the destruction of the RTP SOFTWARE.

LIMITED WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS

EENTERBRAIN does not warrant that the RTP SOFTWARE will meet Licensee’s requirements, that the RTP SOFTWARE will operate in combinations other than as specified in the Documentation, that the operation of the RTP SOFTWARE will be uninterrupted or error-free or that RTP SOFTWARE errors will be corrected. ENTERBRAIN HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES IN ANY MANNER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LIABILITY LIMITATION

IN NO EVENT SHALL ENTERBRAIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA OR USE, INCURRED BY LICENSEE OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ENTERBRAIN’S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES AND EXPENSES HEREUNDER OR RELATING HERETO (WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT) WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF LICENSE FEES PAID TO ENTERBRAIN WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or representations, written or oral, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement will be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of Japan without regard to choice of law principles. Any and all dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall solely be resolved by and at Tokyo District court, Tokyo, Japan.

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Sample Games

RPG Maker VX Ace - Crysalis

Crysalis – the water of life. For generations, people lived their lives, blessed by the divine water. After finding out from the king that the town Ciuna’s Crysalis spring has run dry, Mio, a Crysalis researcher, is called in.
Go on an epic journey with Mio, and friends. Beautiful maps, elegant music, and fun areas to explore! A game made with RPG Maker VX Ace – our newest engine. It’s free!
Created by Rene P, please note that some music files included in the game are created by Rene P and they are copyrighted. So please remember that you are not allowed to use or distribute these copyrighted music files in other projects.

RPG Maker XP - Knight Blade -Howling of Kerberos-

This is a SF fighting game you can enjoy, riding a robot called Assault Gear. The game is based on the basic functions of 'RPG MAKER XP' By playing this game, you'll understand what kind of games you can make by 'RPG MAKER XP'.
In 2077, after World War IV, Cain Graywood, betrayed by the Elite and having his friends killed, enters the headquarters of the Elite for revenge. What awaited him was the strongest armored forces, with the forbidden super weapon 'EX-ARMS'.

Tools and Materials

Time Fantasy Mini Sprites

These miniature versions are designed to fit into a single tile-space: perfect for use on the world map, or as tactics units, or even as icons. This collection includes MORE THAN 120 character sprites. Each sprite is designed to correspond with a full-size sprite from a Time Fantasy asset pack. Miniature versions of characters from the Time Fantasy base pack, Time Fantasy: Monsters expansion, and the Future Fantasy pack.

OCC Winners Season 3

Brand New Free DLC from the top selected winners of our third RPG Maker Original Character Contest! This one includes Japanese forum winners as well.

Database Converter MV

This software is a support application to exchange databases of RPG Maker MV into Excel or CSV format. It can write RPG Maker MV's database and events into datasheets for Excel or CSV, and read them.

OCC Winner Pack for MV Vol.2

Brand New Free DLC from the top selected winners of our second RPG Maker Original Character Contest!

Marsha Erin Free Character Pack

Marsha Erin is a character from the Japanese RPG Maker (Tkool) Official Store Twitter. She is so adorable that we made a mini Free contents pack just about her!
<Features>
・Walking sprite character x 1
・Bust-up image x 1
・Face image x 1
・Battler graphic (static) x 1
・Now you can also purchase the full character set with more content!

OCC Winner Pack for MV Vol.1

Brand New Free DLC from the top selected winners of our very first RPG Maker MV Original Character Contest!

OCC Winner Pack for VX Ace Vol.1

Brand New Free DLC from the top selected winners of our very first RPG Maker VX Ace Original Character Contest!

Time Fantasy 1st OCC Winner Pack

Jason Perry, the creator of Time Fantasy, presents a very special surprise gift for all RPG Makers out there with a new, free DLC!
Thanks to Jason's generous gesture for this contest's winners, the 11 most popular voted characters in the 'Original Character Contest' have all been recreated in Time Fantasy style to be released in this free DLC pack!
Included are walking sprites.
Formatted for use in MV, VX Ace XP 2000. What a treat!

Free Game Bundles

Free Game Bundle 1

February 15th is RPG Maker's 24th birthday, and we feel like celebrating by showcasing some of the most exceptional games made with the program!
In this bundle, we have assembled four of the best games made with RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace. These games were selected for their technical prowess, popularity, and critical acclaim. They are a small but diverse sample of what advanced users can accomplish with the simple-yet-powerful tools of RPG Maker. If you're an aspiring game developer, here's our challenge to you: play these games! Enjoy them, learn from them, and be inspired by them!
Be on the lookout for additional bundles in the coming months! Who knows? Your game might be included in a future bundle!

In Search Of Immortality - RPG Maker VX Ace

Travel deep into a mysterious tomb and find the Elixir of Immortality!
Made by Indrah and Fomar0153, In Search of Immortality shows a lot of charm and polish for its two-week development timeframe. This three-hour game features four distinct character classes, a dark storyline laced with humor, and a unique spin on the conditional turn-based battle system! If you're looking for a short but sweet free RPG fix, or proof that you can make a good RPG in a short timeframe, then this may be your answer!

Legionwood: The Tale Of Two Swords - RPG Maker VX

The world has been at peace since the Great War ended 1000 years ago. Now, an ancient antagonist is ready to set in motion a plan that has been in the making for centuries. Take control of Lann Northshire, an ordinary peasant who is unwillingly thrown into a conflict that will soon engulf the entire world. The fate of Legionwood hangs in the balance. Will you be able to restore peace to the land? With a thrilling story of love, revenge, war and peace, Legionwood is an adventure that you won't want to pass up!
Legionwood is an RPG that emphasizes familiarity: it embraces the fundamentals of old school RPG design while remaining fresh. Created by Dark Gaia, this hugely popular VX game features a large world with plenty of side quests and plot twists over the course of nearly twenty hours of gameplay!

Rpg Maker Vx Ace All Dlc Download Free

Star Stealing Prince -RPG Maker VX

In a kingdom covered in snow, in a kingdom where the snow never melts and never goes away, there lives a prince who keeps watch over his kingdom and resolves to maintain peace. When the prince learns that his family's history isn't as spotless as he had been told, he endeavors to fix what his family had done wrong and to ensure the continual peace of his kingdom. This will lead the prince to battling the phantoms that prowl the lands, to saving a princess, and to realizing the secrets of his family and his kingdom.
Created by Ronove, Star Stealing Prince is one of the most acclaimed games for RPG Maker VX. This wonderful RPG emphasizes breathtaking graphics, exploration, well-crafted characters, and challenging turn-based battles. Be sure to check it out!

The Reconstruction - RPG Maker XP

Would you stake your life on a world that cannot be saved? Follow Dehl Sikohlon and his rag-tag guild, who strive to rid the world of turmoil!
Want to see what happens when someone pushes RPG Maker XP to the limits? Then check out The Reconstruction, a turn-based strategy/tactical RPG by Deltree. This game holds nothing back: it features a ton of custom battle systems, a quest-based storyline, stylistic graphics, and nearly 30 hours of gameplay. If you're looking for inspiration on how to make something completely atypical for RPG Maker, then look no further!

Free Game Bundle 2

In this bundle, we have assembled four more of the best games made with RPG Maker VX and VX Ace! These four games were selected for their technical prowess, popularity, and critical acclaim. They are a sample of what advanced users can do with the simple-yet-powerful tools of RPG Maker. Future bundles will also include games from RPG Maker VX Ace. Who knows? Your game could be one of those included!
If you're an aspiring game developer, here's our challenge to you: play these games! Enjoy them, learn from them, and be inspired by them!

Aetherion - RPG Maker VX

Explore a surrealistic world in this acclaimed entry to the 2011 RMN Summer Games Contest, created by Anaryu, Krisanna, and Solitayre!
The world of Aetherion, a strange place where dreams and reality are closely intertwined, is under threat from otherworldly entities called Raythe. To protect the world from the Raythe, the ARC Institute was founded: their goal is to study and protect against the Aether, the mysterious realm from which Raythe originate. Take on the role of Edan, a new initiate at the ARC Institute, as he learns the secrets of the Aether and takes up his mission to protect the world from the looming nightmares that threaten it.

Homework Salesman - RPG Maker VX Ace

Take part in a life simulation game with an emphasis on dungeon exploration, completing quests, crafting new equipment and items, and befriending the people in town!
Created by Diedrupo and Ronove, Homework Salesman tells the story of Reniat, who returns to her home village after years away at boarding school to find that the village is nearly deserted. The mine that the village depended on heavily for boosting its economy and tourism has been overrun by monsters and no one has bothered doing anything about it. Having trained as an adventurer, she decides to see what she can do about reviving the town and making a name for herself in the world.

I Miss The Sunrise - RPG Maker VX

'Where were you when the universe ended?'
Created by Deltree, I Miss the Sunrise is an all-new prequel to 2009's The Reconstruction. Featuring strategic battles, player-created weapons, and unique gameplay around every turn, I Miss the Sunrise is an RPG experience like no other. Featuring an atypical health system, character creator, deep NPC interaction, fast and strategic turn-based battles, and more!

Visions And Voices - RPG Maker VX

'They said I'd die. They said I'd die and go to heaven.'
Visions & Voices (by Crazetex and Karsuman) is an exploration-based RPG set in the Montfort village. One man, the Wanderer, has decided to brave the village and figure out what is going on - why the people are vanishing, and why those who don't are going insane. Enter the village, if you dare - but who are you do stop the apotheosis of a madman?

RPG Maker VX (RPGツクールVX, RPG Tsukūru VX) is a version of PC program RPG Maker series. It has been superseded by RPG Maker VX Ace, which is an improved and enhanced version of RPG Maker VX. Both RPG Maker VX and RPG Maker VX Ace are developed by Enterbrain, following its predecessor, RPG Maker XP. RPG Maker VX follows the naming pattern present in previous RPG Maker releases by having a suffix based on the Windows versions the software was designed for (in this case, Windows Vista and Windows XP).

RPG Maker editions[edit]

RPG Maker VX Trial[edit]

A Japanese trial for RPG Maker VX was released on Enterbrain's Japanese VX website and was available for download.^[4] It features limited and reduced features, like the inability to save games and limited database functionality. An English version of the program is also available from Enterbrain, with full functionality and a 30-day time limit.

RPG Maker VX RTP[edit]

The standard runtime package for RPG Maker VX is available for download on the Enterbrain website. This allows users to play games created with RPG Maker VX. It was developed so that games used mostly default resources and can be distributed to the public with a small file size.

RPG Maker VX history[edit]

Early Japan order included Masterpiece Note notebook.^[5]

In late January 2008, Enterbrain of Japan released an update that included an extra script which improved performance. This release was called RPG Maker VX 1.01 and is available to those who own the full version of the program. The last version at the moment is 1.02.

Bonus contents[edit]

The retail version of RPG Maker VX includes following game demos, which are also available separately from the Enterbrain website:

• Dragoness Edge 2820 (by SAURASUDO)
• Invas ~ Tai Ma Roku (INVAS～退魔録) (by MENCHAN)
• Michiru Service! ~Spirit World Border Tale~ (ミチル見参！ ～魔界境物語～) (by Asa son)
• Buried Book (by Yuwaka)
• Futago no kami-sama (フタゴノカミサマ)
• Rector and the Black Lion's Crest (レクトールと黒獅子の紋章) (by Shine Garden)
• Sword of Algus (by Yoshimura (Material Quest Online), mackie (First Seed Material), Shine Garden)
• Abyss Diver

They feature advanced effects such as pseudo-3D battle graphics, custom battle systems written in RGSS2 and more. Sword of Algus and Abyss Diver are not included with Japanese version of the product.

Expansions[edit]

Several optional add-ons have been released for RPG Maker VX. These are most commonly resource or graphical add-ons, though not always.

Thus far, the following add-ons have been released as purchases from the official RPG Maker website:^[6]

• Materials for VX: SAMURAI - 侍 (ツクールシリーズ素材集　和): It is an official art pack for the RPG Maker VX series. Japanese retail version also includes Chouichirou Kenpuuden (長一郎剣風伝) demo.
• Chibi Chara Tsukuru (ちびキャラツクール) character graphic generator was released on 2008-03-14 as freeware.
• High Fantasy Resource Pack: An official resource pack containing resources designed for creating Western style RPGs, with realistically proportioned characters and tiles instead of anime or chibi style graphics. It is only available from the English language site and has not been released in Japan.
• RPG Maker 3 Music Pack: A set of BGM tracks taken from RPG Maker 3 and remastered for use in the PC edition.
• Modern tileset add-on: this add-on contains tilesets intended for creating modern or science-fiction environments. It only contains tilesets and does not have any other types of resources. A modern shop expansion was later released for it containing additional tilesets for creating modern interiors and shops.
• Arabian Nights tileset add-on: this is a pack containing Middle Eastern themed tilesets for creating games that take place in an Arabian setting. Like the Modern tileset add-on, it does not contain resources other than tilesets, though 4 Arabian themed BGM tracks are included in the pack.

Features[edit]

Many of the features included in previous versions of RPG Makers made a return, though other features (such as the use of map fogs and tilesets of infinite size) that were present in RPG Maker XP were removed.

Mapping System[edit]

The mapping system in RPG Maker VX differs greatly from the one used in RPG Maker XP. Instead of assigning tile sets to each map, there are nine global tile sets which can be used indiscriminately. The layer system used in previous releases has also changed, as RPG Maker VX only has two 'usable' layers; one layer for Tile set A1 to A5 (which contains tiles for floors, walls, etc.) and another for tile sets B to E. Tilemap class in RGSS supports three layers, but two of them are used for combining tilesets from A1 and A2, in order to produce the autotile mapping system. Any tile from tile sets B to E always go above any tile from tile set A1-A5. It is possible, however, to create another layer of sorts assigning tile set graphics to events.

For users to import their own tiles, RPG Maker VX provides a blank, 512x512 tile set (a total of 256 possible tiles) which is by default tile set E. The size of this tile set cannot be changed, unlike in RPG Maker XP, where users could import any number of tile sets which could be of any size.

Generally, the tilesets tended to be more general than RMXP, since no tilesets are used aside from global ones; however, this prevents greater and more specialized usage of tiles. There are also fewer tiles than XP.

Character and Object Tiles[edit]

Tiles used for characters and objects in the native RMVX tilesets are 'square-sized' with deformed profiles (similar to those found in Final Fantasy IV) rather than the height-proportional figures found in previous RPG Maker versions (or Final Fantasy VI). Designers who prefer the more realistic look of 'tall' characters may readily make use of RMXP character and object tiles for this purpose. Tiles from RM2K, however, are essentially unusable because of their much-lower graphical resolution.

Text System[edit]

RPG Maker VX uses a 'letter by letter' text system, as opposed to the previous version RPG Maker XP. The Windowskin graphic has been expanded to include overlay graphics, which tile automatically on top of the main Windowskin. It also and now has an image-defined color palette, where in XP users would have to use the script editor to change text colors. The faceset system seen in RPG Maker 2000 and RPG Maker 2003 can be implemented through the 'Enter Message' command. Previously, users would use a special event commands to change text options. In RPG Maker VX, however, the options have been merged to the 'Enter Message' command.

Random Dungeon Generator[edit]

Making a second appearance is the Automatic Dungeon Generator from RPG Maker 2003, which automatically generates a random dungeon map. The Automatic Dungeon Generator works by prompting the user to select wall and floor tiles, then a basic dungeon is generated based on the user's selection.

Battle System[edit]

The default battle system in RPG Maker VX is an update of the front-view battle system seen in RPG Maker 2000 ('Dragon Warrior' style), which does not allow for character graphics. However, user-made add-on scripts exist that change the battle system; side-view battles reminiscent of Final Fantasy, real time battle systems and even tactical battle systems may all be implemented by the user.

Ruby Game Scripting System 2 (RGSS2)[edit]

The script editor from RPG Maker XP was updated, and is based on the language RGSS2. Users can add custom scripts to the game or edit existing ones, and the capabilities of RGSS2 provide sufficient flexibility that programmers with enough time and knowledge can add or modify virtually any game function that suits their purposes.

Quick Event Creation[edit]

A new feature to RPG Maker VX is the 'Quick Event Creation' function. It's a tool that allows less experienced users to create events for doors, inns, and treasure chests.

Reception[edit]

RPG Maker VX received a generally positive reception.^[7] Cheat Code Central scored it 4 out of 5.^[8] It has been praised for being much more user friendly than previous RPG Makers and for including a variety of features that otherwise had to be coded manually in previous RPG Maker installments.^[9] The addition of RGSS2 has also been received favorably among users, but the battle system was criticized for having no graphical representation of the actual player characters and for being largely text-based. However, scripts to make party members appear on the battle-screen, akin to Final Fantasy titles, are easily found on the internet, which simply need to be copied and pasted. It has also been criticized for the limitations of the default tile set, which only allow for a very small number of unique-looking town areas.^[10]

System requirements[edit]

• 64-bit operating systems are supported in RPG Maker VX Ace but others versions of RPG Maker have not yet been confirmed to work with 64-bit operating systems.

† Retail versions of the software packaged for sale in stores come on CD-ROM, but no optical drive is required for copies purchased via download. An internet connection is required for product activation, however, whether purchased on CD-ROM or via download.

All hardware must be DirectX-compatible.

RPG Maker VX VALUE![edit]

This version includes RPG Maker VX and Materials for VX: SAMURAI - 侍 art pack, but supports 64-bit operating systems. System requirements mostly follow RPG Maker VX Ace.

RPG Maker VX Ace[edit]

Following the release of RPG Maker VX, Enterbrain released RPG Maker VX Ace on December 15, 2011 in Japan, and March 15, 2012 worldwide. RPG Maker VX Ace is basically an enhanced version of RPG Maker VX. Some of the improvements of RPG Maker VX Ace over its predecessor are:^[11]

• Introduction of RGSS3, which is an improvement over VX's RGSS2.
• Integrated character generator.
• The return of unlimited tilesets.
• Add a third layer to maps to allow for more tiles stacked on top of each other.
• The Ruby interpreter is updated to 1.9 from VX's 1.8.3 which has significant speed improvements in processor intensive tasks.
• Improved Event and Mapping Systems.
• Region ID's.
• Traits System.
• Easy Shadow control.
• Window color changer.
• Party caterpillar system.
• Character descriptions.
• A battle background generator.
• Support for Ogg Theora video playback.

While projects created with RPG Maker VX cannot be imported directly to RPG Maker VX Ace, VX Ace is backwards compatible with map files created in VX (by manually changing their file extension) and certain resources from its predecessor.^[12]

On December 10, 2012, RPG Maker VX Ace was also released on Steam. The Steam version includes support for the Steam Workshop, allowing content creators to share their games, or resources online.

RPG Maker VX Ace was succeeded by RPG Maker MV in October 23, 2015.^[13]

RPG Maker VX Ace Lite[edit]

While there is a 30-day evaluation version of RPG Maker VX Ace, Enterbrain has also released a free 'Lite' version, called RPG Maker VX Ace Lite. It is a trial version which removes the 30 day limit, however, it adds certain limitations in usage:

• A reminder window shows every time the program opens.
• No call script function.
• No script editing. While the editor can be used to view the scripts in a project, it doesn't allow saving any modifications to them.
• 10 events per map.
• 20 maps maximum.
• While it can export the games created with it, it cannot encrypt them.
• The Database management has also certain restrictions, including the inability to change the preset maximum of assets per category:
  • 10 heroes.
  • 10 classes.
  • 126 skills.
  • 16 items.
  • 60 weapons.
  • 60 armors.
  • 30 enemies.
  • 30 troops.
  • 25 states.
  • 110 animations.
  • 10 common events.
  • 4 Tilesets.

Enterbrain has also released RPG Maker VX Ace Lite Nico Nico Edition (RPGツクールVX Ace Lite ニコニコエディション) in Japan, which is a special version of RPG Maker VX Ace Lite that was distributed for Nico Nico Douga, which also has the following changes:^[14]

• License to publish games at Niconico jisaku game fes site (powered by niwango, inc.) and for non-commercial use.
• Includes Nico Nico Douga icons and graphic materials.
• Movie playback feature is disabled.

This special version was only available until March 31, 2013.^[15]

System requirements[edit]

Internet connection is required for product activation.

Reception[edit]

RPG Maker VX Ace has received a positive reception on Steam. VX Ace holds a 94% user rating,^[16] while VX Ace Lite holds a 93% user rating.^[17] VX Ace has sold over 500,000 units on Steam, as of June 2021.^[18]

References[edit]

1. ^'PCソフト『RPGツクールVX + ツクールシリーズ素材集 和』・『ツクールシリーズ素材集 和』を発売致しました。'.
2. ^'RPG Maker VX, RPG Maker XP and IG Maker for Sale!'.
3. ^'RPG Maker Materials for VX: SAMURAI Add-on is Released!'.
4. ^Revolution, RPG RPG. 'RPG Maker VX Trial Released'. Rydin. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
5. ^Enterbrain Japan page (dated 2009-01-31)
6. ^RPG Maker Web add-on store
7. ^http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rpg-maker-vx
8. ^http://cheatcc.com/pc/rev/rpgmakervxreview2.html
9. ^RPG Maker VX PC Hands-On Preview @ Gaming Target
10. ^RPG Maker VX Review - Gamers Corner
11. ^Program Comparisons | RPG Maker Web
12. ^Open RPG maker VX games in ACE Topic :: rpgmaker.net
13. ^'RPG Maker MV To Release On October 23'. Siliconera. 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2016-05-21.
14. ^無償の「RPGツクールVX Ace Lite ニコニコエディション」が期間限定で公開 - 音声素材集『「RPGツクール 音素材集 Vol.00」お試しパック』も無償公開
15. ^http://blog.nicovideo.jp/niconews/ni037696.html
16. ^http://store.steampowered.com/app/220700/
17. ^http://store.steampowered.com/app/224280/
18. ^http://steamspy.com/app/220700

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