Things to avoid

[Echo Nomad]

Before getting in depth with my project, I thought it would be wise to ask others what they dread seeing a RPG3 game. This applies to both story and gameplay.

[Sage of Creation]

Re: Things to avoid

honestly, I don't think their is anything "dreaded" when it comes to making RPGs with any maker. It's your imagination, go nuts! Don't let what others think affect how you create your piece.

[Rodak]

Re: Things to avoid

Don't let what others think affect how you create your piece.

Hey! That's my line...

Oh well, I second that.

Peace.

[Tsunami]

Re: Things to avoid

Just make whatever kind of game you feel most comfortable making.

[Alzar]

Re: Things to avoid

but don't release it if it sucks

[hitogoroshi]

Re: Things to avoid

Just make sure you are prepared for the 100 character/NPC limit. Sucks to make 3 huge towns and then learn you can't make anything else.

[Hedrum]

Re: Things to avoid

Avoid cliches or anything that has been done to death; make it innovative. Nothing annoys me when I can just predict what's going to happen in the story and in fact I predicted right in a game's story. Just have twists and turns in your story. It also wouldn't be bad idea to make a totally original idea, but it has to be a very good one; it cannot suck. Make the game how you think an adventure or whatever type of game should be.

[Commander Obi-Wan]

Re: Things to avoid

but don't release it if it sucks

Very Mature.

[Alzar]

Re: Things to avoid

Very Mature.

"make sure it's good and worth playing before you release it"

[ErikaFuzzbottom]

Re: Things to avoid

Avoid creating games just to impress other people. It will NOT work out. Create a game that will be fun for yourself to play. If other people are impressed by it, then it will simply be a nice bonus.

This, coming from personal experience.

[WilliamKirk]

Re: Things to avoid

I second what Hedrum said. Predictability is the real problem with cliche's.

[Commander Obi-Wan]

Re: Things to avoid

Ya you gotta think outside the box once in a while to spice up your gameplay and your story.

[Sage of Creation]

Re: Things to avoid

Ya you gotta think outside the box once in a while to spice up your gameplay and your story.

Ditto, ditto, ditto! The box is a veeeery boring place to be when it comes to good storylines and gameplay. If you want a good game, do what the Commander says.

[Rodak]

Re: Things to avoid

The only problem with that is that when you tell most people to think outside the box, they just build a bigger box.

The ONLY thing to avoid is catering to others and listening to people like us telling you what to do!

And when people say "It can't suck" ignore them. If they can't articulate an opinion about what "sucky" things to not do, they are wasting your time.

Just make sure you like your story and, while listening to these rants, do not let them guide you. Just take what you like from them.

It's your game and your story! Have fun with it.

Peace.

[Echo Nomad]

Thanks!

Thanks for all your responses. I was making my final decision on my exact storyline and the course of it's gameplay (missions) when I posted this. I guess what is the best policy is to create something that people can relate to but not expect.