RPG Maker VX (update)

[John Mora]

Re: RPG Maker VX

He just said it'll probably be Japan-only. But we don't know. Because it's not OCTOBER NINTH.

[Valkysas]

Re: RPG Maker VX

no word on an english release.

people found out about this when it was accidently put up for pre-order friday on play-asia (description said it was an upgraded RPG Maker XP). it was taken down within hours. enterbrain then issued a statement that they would make an announcement on october ninth. according to the now-gone preorder page, it's due out in japan in december.

[Goufunaki]

Re: RPG Maker VX

Ah, ok.

He just said it'll probably be Japan-only.

Whoooops, missed that somehow. >_>;

[Big Rick Cook]

Re: RPG Maker VX

Hey, I just noticed that it shows random screens in the top left whenever you reload. Neat.

[DarkEpyon]

Re: RPG Maker VX

Looks like this is it.

Looks like they'll be providing new info on it each week and according to the system specs, you can run it on XP. According to the system specs, it looks like it can be run on XP also, which is a good idea since Vista isn't really wide-spread yet. Also, looks like they're eschewing the scripting in favor of a simplified approach. At least that's what I was able to glean from the context. Also, those screenshots at the bottom look like 2000/2003.

[Dusk Raven]

Re: RPG Maker VX

Nice how in Japan they use Latin and Japanese letters.

[Big Rick Cook]

Re: RPG Maker VX

Looks like this is it.

Looks like they'll be providing new info on it each week and according to the system specs, you can run it on XP. According to the system specs, it looks like it can be run on XP also, which is a good idea since Vista isn't really wide-spread yet. Also, looks like they're eschewing the scripting in favor of a simplified approach. At least that's what I was able to glean from the context. Also, those screenshots at the bottom look like 2000/2003.

Buh?

[162]

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Is it a 3-D RPG Maker or a 2-D RPG Maker? I'm just curious.

[DarkEpyon]

Re: RPG Maker VX

Looks like they're bringing back face support along with dual-wielding and other features, like XP's predecessors. For the uninitiated, there were things that were in the previous PC RPGM's that weren't available in XP. If you wanted them, you had to script them.

A page with higher resolution screens. And yes, more moon-speak. In response to the above, 2D.

[JPS]

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Vista is very widespread right now, probably more so then all the OS's before XP combined, with Microsoft forcing technology on us it wouldnt surprise me if Vista is the most widely used OS at this time, considering that 95% of all new business software and personal software is being made with Vista in mind.

[DarkEpyon]

Re: RPG Maker VX (update)

I likely won't upgrade for a few months, since the stuff I use now works just fine on XP. I wonder if there will be any distinct advantages to using this thing on Vista in lieu of XP. And from what I've been hearing, RGSS isn't getting kiboshed altogether, but making certain features readily available without it. I just hope that the size limit for character sprites isn't what's in those screenshots, otherwise, that would be one hell of a step backward.

[Misty]

Re: RPG Maker VX (update)

Here's hoping Enterbrain will release it stateside. But then again, it'll probably cost $60 like the last one.

[thetruecoolness]

Re: RPG Maker VX

Nice how in Japan they use Latin and Japanese letters.

Well considering most of Japanese is Chinese characters it's not that surprising.

Also I'm not a huge fan of overzealous copy-protection schemes that will only hurt the consumer in the end. I have 3 computers and buy one every couple of years or so, and would have to buy this game a couple of times to be able to use it in a few years. And the lack of scripting would turn me away from it, so I'll wait for more info but for now this is looking meh.

[11Evil Chipmunk]

Re: RPG Maker VX (update)

So basically the Vista Xylophone edition is only in Japanese? Crap.

[Big Rick Cook]

Re: RPG Maker VX (update)

It's currently Japan only. That doesn't mean it will never be localized for the States, nor does it mean that it will be localized. It just means that they currently have it earmarked as Japan only. Plans change a lot.