-Game Creation-

[Zenaku]

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Ever wanted to make Games? Maybe even Programs? If so, then you're in the right place. Welcome to Game Creation. Here in Game Creation, we work together to help each other make Games and/or Programs, using a range of different ways. We help each other with codes, resources, or just finding the right programs to get the job done.

If you want to join, just tell us your First Name, Age, and what type of Game you want to create (eg. RPG, Strategy, etc).

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Member list:
Dark Absol- Leader

Alakazam
Bronislav84
Cody
Fair
gamevoid
Jamie
JangoFett
Kipkip
Kholdstaire
Mechaflame
Mew
MyNameSaysALot
Neo Pikachu
Sidnoea
TropicalSnow


Total Members (Including DA): 16

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Various Game Making Programs:

RPG Maker 2000/2003
RM2K/3 is a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) Game Making Program. Its mainly for creating RPG games (Duh). The main problem is that the Battle System is only slightly customisable. Other than that, this is the best tool for anyone who isnt familiar with Javascripts, C++, etc.

Level: Beginner
Download: Website (http://www.brunslo.com/infraticate/creation.html)
Official Site: N/A

Note: After downloading the RPG Maker, get the updates available to fix text problems.


Game Maker 5.1
Game Maker is a good tool to use, but a little harder than RM2K/3. It includes the uses of Tiles, like RM2K/3, but also includes different views. Game Maker can be used to create 3D games thanks to this, but dont expect it to be easy.

Level: Intermediate
Download: 3.5MB (http://gamemaker.nl/download/gmaker.zip)
Official Site: http://gamemaker.nl


Sphere
Sphere is an Advanced Game Making Program, but nowhere near easy. Sphere allows you to use Javascripts (Somewhat similar to C++) to rpogram your games. It allows complete customisability, from Characters to Battle Systems. Its much easier after you get used to it, but i wouldnt suggest it for anyone who doesnt at least know Basic Javascripting.

Level: Advanced
Download: 3.32MB (http://belnet.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/sphere/InstallSphere1.1-NoGames.exe)
Official Site: http://sphere.sf.net


C++
Now, unlike the others, C++ is not a program, but a Computer Language, much like Javascript. You can write Games, and Programs using C++ (In fact, real computer games are created using this Language), but it is by far the most difficult. Programs are written using C++ Compilers (There are many different kinds), but i am using Dev-C++, which includes an entire tutorial in the Help File, as well as example files. Since C++ is for writing real games, and programs, it creates a .exe File whenever you compile the scripts, allowing you to distribute your Game, or Program freely (As long as nothing in the Game/Program is Copyrighted).

Level: Lv2 Advanced
Download (Dev-C++): 12MB (http://heanet.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/dev-cpp/devcpp4980.exe)
Official Site: http://bloodshed.net

[gamevoid]

Um I dont give out my real name but GV is my screen name(one of the 3)
Im 14, I want to join becuase as I get older Id like to eather(sp?) make videos with nintendo(we all know they'll still be in bussness[sp?]) or do special animations for movies and such for a place like pixar. And what kinda game Id lie to make? Um most likey a and RPG like Golden Sun those RULED ALL GAMES(cept for pokemon of corse).

[Zenaku]

Ok GV, you're accepted... I;m just collecting a list of Download sites, (And typing info) for the game making Programs... Ill post them as soon as there are more members...

[gamevoid]

Ok Thanx By the way is that banner what we put in our sig?

[Zenaku]

Ok Thanx By the way is that banner what we put in our sig?
Its up to you, whether you want the banner in your sig or not (I cant force you, lol), but it's not nesseccary...

[Neo Pikachu]

Name is Joe, I'm 21 and I like the idea of making my own games. I've always wanted to make an exciting game that I could call my own.

I would rather make a game using a program like Macromedia Director or Flash (I have been having problems with Flash however...).

Okay, I know this really isn't a game but I could make something like it that uses the same system, and could be a game. This is just an example to show what I have made:The Matrix Movie Cast (http://pirate.shu.edu/~rodmanjo/FinalProject/The%20Matrix%20Movie%20Cast.htm)

It's a little messy (Animation doesn't work when mouse is directly over the text names and you need the Matrix Font to see how its supposed to be, but I can easily prevent that from happening next time so a user doesn't need the font to see the title without seeing the stupid @ symbol). Also, I know some of Director 8.5, but I don't know everything. I'll even say that I'm more of an animator than a game designer. I have played some Flash and Shockwave games so it isn't impossible to learn how to do it using the program.

And no one was born with the ability to use Director or Flash, so there's always some way to learn how to do it. I would love to have that kind of power.

[Zenaku]

Ok, NP, i'll just add you to the list... And yeah, im familiar with Flash, since thats what i used to create that Reffing Program (I used Swish Max)... If a Flash Creator supports scripts, like Swish Max, then it can be counted as Programming (Im not sure about Macromedia Flash or w/e)...

Well, first things first; Designing, and Programming:

Game Designer: One who comes up with the plot, and scenario of a game.

Game Programmer: One who uses the ideas of a Game Deisigner, and puts them together into playable game.

I might add "Flash Animation" onto the list, but i cant decide on a level; Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced (Mostly Beginner, but some Intermediate too)...

[Kipkip]

I want to join!
My name is Gary and I am 13 years old.
I really want to create games when I grow up, so that is why I want to join.
I want to create like RPGs and Action games.
I started a gaming company that I was hoping will create games for free and you can see the website with the link in my sig. It is called Final Star. I know how to create games with Game Maker and RM2K3 and I also tried Sphere. I'm trying to learn Python so it wil be easier to learn C/C++. I have not gotten very far in learning Python since it is so herd to learn on the web, so I'm trying to find a book on it.

[Zenaku]

Ok, you're in, and i was talking to Bronislav by IM and he wants to be in the Club too...

Anyways, Kip, you should try getting a C++ Compiler. I reccomend Dev-C++, since the Help file contains detailed Tutorials on C++ Coding. Its surprisingly not much different than Spheres way of coding things, except Sphere is deisgned for games only.

[MyNameSaysAlot]

Hi, the name is sean, i'm 16 and i wanna join, cause i make some games, but they all suck. i wanna make a pokemon gam e like yours

[Mechaflame]

I wish to join Game Creation. My name is Garrett and I am 13 years old. When I was around 11 years of age, I loved making RPGs. I used to have RPG Maker 2003 and made plenty of famous and enjoyable games. As of now, I have no clue where the games are located. But I really enjoy making Role Playing Games. That is why I wish to join. :biggrin:

[Zenaku]

Both accepted... Anyways, i' going to have to finish the Program descriptions, and Download whereabouts tomorrow, after school... Its 4AM right now, so i'm really tired as you can probably guess... So, im signing off for the night, see yas... :P

[jangofett]

Hey da, thinking of starting this club without me, ha, i'm ashamed, any way can i join. the name is louren, i'm 15, and i love pokemon games so i wanna make my own.

[Zenaku]

Ok, JF, accepted... Anyways, i'm learning C/C++ rather quickly, so i now know how to create Menus (For Programs) like File, Options, Help etc (Along with Functions, like New, Open, Save, About, etc)... I'm just learning how to put text onto the Main screen right now, and once i've learned all i can about C++ i'll try and learn how to create games with it (Real Games are created using C++)...

[Jamie]

I'd love to join this club. I wish I could learn how to make a Pokemon game that you can play on Flash on the Internet.

And who's the character in your sig? I just wondered. :mrgreen:

[Zenaku]

Hold on, i'll add you to the list... Oh, and the guy in my Banner is called Kamon... RD has him in his avatar too...

EDIT: I've finished descriptions for the 4 Main Programs/Programming Languages (RM2K/3, Game Maker, Sphere, and C++), as well as Download links...

RPG Maker 2000/2003
RM2K/3 is a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) Game Making Program. Its mainly for creating RPG games (Duh). The main problem is that the Battle System is only slightly customisable. Other than that, this is the best tool for anyone who isnt familiar with Javascripts, C++, etc.

Level: Beginner
Download: Website (http://www.brunslo.com/infraticate/creation.html)
Official Site: N/A

Note: After downloading the RPG Maker, get the updates available to fix text problems.


Game Maker 5.1
Game Maker is a good tool to use, but a little harder than RM2K/3. It includes the uses of Tiles, like RM2K/3, but also includes different views. Game Maker can be used to create 3D games thanks to this, but dont expect it to be easy.

Level: Intermediate
Download: 3.5MB (http://gamemaker.nl/download/gmaker.zip)
Official Site: http://gamemaker.nl


Sphere
Sphere is an Advanced Game Making Program, but nowhere near easy. Sphere allows you to use Javascripts (Somewhat similar to C++) to rpogram your games. It allows complete customisability, from Characters to Battle Systems. Its much easier after you get used to it, but i wouldnt suggest it for anyone who doesnt at least know Basic Javascripting.

Level: Advanced
Download: 3.32MB (http://belnet.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/sphere/InstallSphere1.1-NoGames.exe)
Official Site: http://sphere.sf.net


C++
Now, unlike the others, C++ is not a program, but a Computer Language, much like Javascript. You can write Games, and Programs using C++ (In fact, real computer games are created using this Language), but it is by far the most difficult. Programs are written using C++ Compilers (There are many different kinds), but i am using Dev-C++, which includes an entire tutorial in the Help File, as well as example files. Since C++ is for writing real games, and programs, it creates a .exe File whenever you compile the scripts, allowing you to distribute your Game, or Program freely (As long as nothing in the Game/Program is Copyrighted).

Level: Lv2 Advanced
Download (Dev-C++): 12MB (http://heanet.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/dev-cpp/devcpp4980.exe)
Official Site: http://bloodshed.net

More might be added at a later time...

[Jamie]

Glad to be on the club. Anyway, I'll check out the game maker when I get home (can't go online at home.)

[Mechaflame]

I have all those programs. Hehehe... :biggrin:

[gamevoid]

Hold on, i'll add you to the list... Oh, and the guy in my Banner is called Kamon... RD has him in his avatar too...

EDIT: I've finished descriptions for the 4 Main Programs/Programming Languages (RM2K/3, Game Maker, Sphere, and C++), as well as Download links...

RPG Maker 2000/2003
RM2K/3 is a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) Game Making Program. Its mainly for creating RPG games (Duh). The main problem is that the Battle System is only slightly customisable. Other than that, this is the best tool for anyone who isnt familiar with Javascripts, C++, etc.

Level: Beginner
Download: Website (http://www.brunslo.com/infraticate/creation.html)
Official Site: N/A

Note: After downloading the RPG Maker, get the updates available to fix text problems.


Game Maker 5.1
Game Maker is a good tool to use, but a little harder than RM2K/3. It includes the uses of Tiles, like RM2K/3, but also includes different views. Game Maker can be used to create 3D games thanks to this, but dont expect it to be easy.

Level: Intermediate
Download: 3.5MB (http://gamemaker.nl/download/gmaker.zip)
Official Site: http://gamemaker.nl


Sphere
Sphere is an Advanced Game Making Program, but nowhere near easy. Sphere allows you to use Javascripts (Somewhat similar to C++) to rpogram your games. It allows complete customisability, from Characters to Battle Systems. Its much easier after you get used to it, but i wouldnt suggest it for anyone who doesnt at least know Basic Javascripting.

Level: Advanced
Download: 3.32MB (http://belnet.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/sphere/InstallSphere1.1-NoGames.exe)
Official Site: http://sphere.sf.net


C++
Now, unlike the others, C++ is not a program, but a Computer Language, much like Javascript. You can write Games, and Programs using C++ (In fact, real computer games are created using this Language), but it is by far the most difficult. Programs are written using C++ Compilers (There are many different kinds), but i am using Dev-C++, which includes an entire tutorial in the Help File, as well as example files. Since C++ is for writing real games, and programs, it creates a .exe File whenever you compile the scripts, allowing you to distribute your Game, or Program freely (As long as nothing in the Game/Program is Copyrighted).

Level: Lv2 Advanced
Download (Dev-C++): 12MB (http://heanet.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/dev-cpp/devcpp4980.exe)
Official Site: http://bloodshed.net

More might be added at a later time...


For Sphere what do we click on to download it?

EDIT=Never mind I found out how to make it work.

[Zenaku]

For Sphere what do we click on to download it?
You just click "3.5MB" and it should Download...

[gamevoid]

Got it and can you list some links for tutorials for all of these?

[jangofett]

yah!!!!!!!!!!!!! i got the 2nd one, any way, were do i get sprites.

[Mechaflame]

Are you looking for any specific sprites? Megaman, Mario, etc...

[jangofett]

pokemon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh yah, i can't find the game maker program, where is it under programs?

[Mechaflame]

Oh yeah! Duh... :doh:
I'll find you a link...

A tiny collection of Gold and Silver sprites...
http://smrc.jrcorps.com/staspritepkmn.html

A very hand-dandy forum filled with edited sprites...
http://dragonfree.conforums2.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=newbies&num=1056739248&start=45

[jangofett]

how do you find the program once you download it?

[jangofett]

ok, how do i like, do anything.

[[Fair]]

I would love to join! I would like to make an RPG that's all about one thing: Humor! Kinda like Mario and Luigi: The Superstar Saga, with alot less lame jokes...

So, does that make me "In"?

[Zenaku]

']I would love to join! I would like to make an RPG that's all about one thing: Humor! Kinda like Mario and Luigi: The Superstar Saga, with alot less lame jokes...

So, does that make me "In"?
Sure Fair, of course you're "In" lol... And JF? Please, try to edit a previous post, rather than posting twice, or you might get into trouble with PE2K again...

Edit:
Well, as for tutorials, the C++ tutorial is in the Help file of the program (If anyones even gonna try C++ that is)... For the other programs, just ask me what you're having trouble with, and i'll answer it as best i can... I'll collect various tutorials from sites over the next day or two as well, so that if i cant answer something, you can just read and figure it out for yourselves... If anyone asks a question, that someone else can answer though, please answer... Real Game Programmers work as a Team, and help each other when they have problems, and sort it out together... I dont see why this Club should be any different lol...

After a while, the best Game Maker will become the Co-Leader of the Club, if he/she wants to that is... Anyways, feel free to ask questions...

[jangofett]

i know how to make things, but i don't know how to turn it into a game.

[Neo Pikachu]

i know how to make things, but i don't know how to turn it into a game.

Well, before you can really even start anything, you need to have an idea of what you want for a game. What should be the main objective, how will it involve the player, and what steps will they need to take to complete the game. Games come in all forms, you need to decide what form you would like to use for yours.

Then, once you have the basic idea of what you would like to do with it, then you need to know the code for whatever program you're using. If you're using something like Macromedia Flash or Director (Mostly animation programs but can be used for games), there are millions of tutorials out there, use them. I learned Director though a college course, but there are other ways to get started.

My advice: Start off with something small. Get the basics of learning how to use a click button first or something basic like that, and then start working your way up. Don't try to do something too difficult at first, you'll overwhelm yourself.

Once you have learned one programming language, all the others tend to be very similar. Both Macromedia programs have a scripting language, Director uses Lingo and Flash uses ActionScript. What DA has shown you is C++, which is another widely used programming language. Just remember that through every game and program you see, no one was born with the ability to use these programming languages right from the start, they had to be learned which means you can do it too.

Every master starts off as a beginner. All you need is ambition and patience.

[Cody]

I'd like to join!

My name is too embarrassing to actually use, so just call me Cody. (It's my favorite name) I'm 10, My birthday was two days ago. I've been doing game design for years, but I'm clueless on actually making them. I want to make a game like the official pokemon games, only with some differences. It takes place in a region called Martak, and there are the normal three starters and whatnot. I'm hoping to have a simpler battle system.

Umm... was I being too talkative?

[jangofett]

i have a plot. but i don't feal like realeasing it just yet, but if you want it, just ask and i'l send you a private message. oh yah, what do you mean the code?

[Neo Pikachu]

i have a plot. but i don't feal like realeasing it just yet, but if you want it, just ask and i'l send you a private message. oh yah, what do you mean the code?

Code is just the various command and if/else/while statements that instruct the computer to perform tasks given certain conditions. That's basically it.

[Kipkip]

Well, as for tutorials, the C++ tutorial is in the Help file of the program (If anyones even gonna try C++ that is)... For the other programs, just ask me what you're having trouble with, and i'll answer it as best i can... I'll collect various tutorials from sites over the next day or two as well, so that if i cant answer something, you can just read and figure it out for yourselves... If anyone asks a question, that someone else can answer though, please answer... Real Game Programmers work as a Team, and help each other when they have problems, and sort it out together... I dont see why this Club should be any different lol...


I'm trying to find the C++ tutorial but all I found in Dev-C++ v.4.9.8.0 was a C tutorial. Is it there or am I not looking hard enough?
Thanks if you can answer it.

[Zenaku]

C has the same structure as C++, so anything within the C Tutorial is compatable with C++...

JF, like NP said, you need to know the code... All of these programs, with the exception of RPG Maker 2000/2003, require you to know Basic code... If you dont already have knowledge of codes, you should start with Javascript, which is used in both Game Maker, and Sphere...

I'm currently making some Forums for the Club, just in case anyone wants to know. Plus, if anyone'd be interested, i might create a Team within the Club. It would consist of:

Code Programmers (Needs Knowledge of Javascript)
Resource Locators (Someone to find Pictures or Music)
Pic Editors (Someone to edit sprites, or get Tilesets)

Might include:
Cut-Scene Creator (Someone to create Cut-Scenes)
Game Artist (Draw pictures of Game Characters, etc)

If we can set up a Team, that Team would then work together, to come up with a good Game Idea, and then create it.

Let me know what you guys think of these ideas...

[TropicalSnow]

I would like to join. Tropical Snow, i am 13, i have had some game making expierience but not much and want to make my own pokemon game.

[Zenaku]

Ok, ill add you to the list...

And please read the above post of mine, if you havent already guys...

Plus, for those wanting to make Pokemon Games, heres a few tilesets, and charsets for RM2K/3 (Can also be used in Sphere, and Game Maker)...

http://www.angeltowns.com/members/darkabsol/RM2K_Poke_Resources.zip

[Kipkip]

I'm currently making some Forums for the Club, just in case anyone wants to know. Plus, if anyone'd be interested, i might create a Team within the Club. It would consist of:

Code Programmers (Needs Knowledge of Javascript)
Resource Locators (Someone to find Pictures or Music)
Pic Editors (Someone to edit sprites, or get Tilesets)

Might include:
Cut-Scene Creator (Someone to create Cut-Scenes)
Game Artist (Draw pictures of Game Characters, etc)

If we can set up a Team, that Team would then work together, to come up with a good Game Idea, and then create it.

Let me know what you guys think of these ideas...
I think that's a good idea.
Maybe I should start learning Javascript, too, since a lot of game making programs use it. :think:

[Cody]

I'm pretty good at drawing, so could I apply for Game Artist? I could mess around with a copied and pasted sprite to make the trainers.

[Zenaku]

Sure Cody, you can apply for whatever you want, and it doesnt matter what you do to show the skills you have; just as long as you show them lol... Anyways, i probably wont choose people for the Team until theres a Co-Leader, so that the decisions can be made easier, and correctly, since only the best will be part of the Team (This doesnt mean all other members have to leave though, lol), and if (After the Teams set up) someone can show a skill which the Team needs, they shall be added to the Team...

[Blast Burn]

I'm so sphiced about this! Okay, here I go.
name:Sidney (but call me Sid)
age:8 1/2
type of game:pokemon, of course!
reason:ever since I heard that my friend made a game, I've always wanted to make one of my own

[jangofett]

hey da, first off, how's your game going, scond off, i'm making a pokemon game with gamemaker, but i don't have any code things so i can't figure out how to do anything, cann you help me?

[Kipkip]

I just finished a game on Game Maker. :dance: It's called Blaster. You have to destroy enemy space fighters to rack up points. It's simple and most of it was trail-and-error and it toke me about 4-5 days. I know that it dosn't look awesome but bare with me since I am not graphic talented. :cry:
I have some questions to ask:
1. Can someone tell me how to stop the space ship controled by you and the enemy ship going off the map? I tried many ways to stop it but it just won't stop.
2. Can someone tell me how to get the lives to work? I was going to give you 3 lives but I never could get it to work. It would keep showing the exploding scene over and over and never would switch back to the main ship and the game would go on with out the player! :eek:
Thank you if you can help.
You can download it here:
Blaster.zip (http://yrkely.xplosiv-hosting.com/blaster/blaster.zip)
Size: 1.29 MB

[Jamie]

I'll try it out when I get home.

[Zenaku]

Ok Sidnoea, i'll add you to the list... JF, i'm trying to get variables to work for Pokemon Stats...

I have to make variables for every Enemy Pokemons stats, such as:

var hp = 20
var max hp = 20

It may seem wierd to have a HP, and Max HP, but thats just so that i can reset the HP back to normal when at a Pokemon center or something... As for enemy Pokemon, if i can get it to subtract from their HP when you choose an Attack, then it should work fine (In theory)...

Good game Kipkip, and, for the edges, just put invisible blocks to stop the Fighter Jet (I think thats what you play as lol) from going over them...

[Alakazam]

I'm Brian, 17 years old...I'd love to join! ^_^ I'd love to put an RPG together...

I'm pretty good with C++; I've tried to make a game with it, but I haven't been very successful thus far -_- I made a short demo RPG without graphics, that's about it. :confused:

[Zenaku]

I'm Brian, 17 years old...I'd love to join! ^_^ I'd love to put an RPG together...

I'm pretty good with C++; I've tried to make a game with it, but I haven't been very successful thus far -_- I made a short demo RPG without graphics, that's about it. :confused:
lol Another victim- I mean... *ahem* member... *shiftyeyes*

Yeah, C++ is complicated until you get used to it, so i'm trying to learn how to create Programs first (Which you might already know how to do)... Once i know how to code C++ properly, i'll try making a game with it, but not before... Meh, everyone starts somewhere...

BTW, Sphere is pretty similar to C++, but it's designed for creating Games, not Programs, which makes it easier than C++ (But still pretty complicated)... It's good for making any type of Game...

[Alakazam]

Yeah, I'm pretty good with C++, and have been doing programs for over a year now...it's just the application of C++ to make games that's taking a while to swallow :confused: :rolleyes:

[Ironshell Blastoise]

Hello, I'm Booby...er, Bobby, 17 years old, and I want to join because I have a creative side that likes to let loose. Not sure how active I'll be in making my own games, but I'm full of ideas for others.

BTW, I'll pick up a "job application" for sprite editing, kthnx.

[Ironshell Blastoise]

ok, how do i like, do anything.

Maybe read the website for info, or use the HELP command? :silenced:

:runz:

[Edit]
Er, I may have missed it if one was posted, but does anyone have a link to learn Javascripting? I wanna learn ._.

[Edit]
And another thing...I think the site was Bulbagarden.com or something similar, but they were making an online RPG for Pokemon, with the same battle system. It was similar to FFXI and Diablo, and whatnot, cuz you could communicate and play other online people. I can't remember if it was Bulbagarden or not, but Bulbagarden is no more, so if anyone knows what I'm talking about, plz gimme the updates on what happened to that site and the program-in-making.

[TropicalSnow]

Hey DA, oyou know your tiles. How do i seperate them so i can use them :eh:

[Zenaku]

I'll add you to the list Kholdstaire, and, i guess you're using Sphere, right? But then again, you might be using Game Maker... Tell me what program you're using and what you're having trouble with, so then i can help you...

TS, what program are you using? lol Each program uses Tiles in different ways...

BTW, not much to do with the Club, but a Company called AimHigher visited my school today, talking about University. We all sat in a bus for nearly an hour listening to to a guy, and a video etc. It really got me thinking about University (And College), so once i've finished School, i might take a College course on Computers or something, then go onto University (Most likely the Staffordshire University) to take the Computer Games Programming course (I'm glad Staffordshire isnt far). i'm just wondering if anyone else here might go to University (And take the Games programming course).

[Mew]

Hi! I was wondering if I could join. I'm 12 yrs old and want to make my own pokemon games. I was also wondering how much space the RPT takes up, cause it says that the first download takes 3h and then some! Also, do I have to download them all?

[Zenaku]

Hi! I was wondering if I could join. I'm 12 yrs old and want to make my own pokemon games. I was also wondering how much space the RPT takes up, cause it says that the first download takes 3h and then some! Also, do I have to download them all?
I'll just add you to the list... And, RTP takes up about 18MB (128MB combined with RM2K3 though), but the size depends on whether you choose to use RM2K, or RM2K3, really (RM2K only takes up about 20MB)... And as for downloading all of the Programs, the answer is no. Just download the one thats right for you; If you have no experience, use RM2K/3. If you have experience using Javascripts, then either Game Maker, or Sphere, would be a good choice. If you have experience with real Programming, C++ is the best choice. Just choose which is best for you...

[Ironshell Blastoise]

I'll add you to the list Kholdstaire, and, i guess you're using Sphere, right? But then again, you might be using Game Maker... Tell me what program you're using and what you're having trouble with, so then i can help you...


Not using any programs at the moment. Gotta DL them first, but I wanted to know if you had any links about Javascripting because I want to learn.

Seeing as my comp is from '97 and I only have 12 Gigabytes of memory (:cry:), I have very little room for any programs at the moment, but I'm hoping I get a laptop over the summer for when I go to camp and whatnot. I want to learn j-script now so I'm ready when I get the program.

I need to look at all those program links again though. You'd suggest RPG Maker 95 for moi, a beginner?

[TropicalSnow]

I use game maker for it. I can't get the stuff in. Do you think it would be possible to make a pokemon game with game maker? Just a question. I also have dev-c++ but can't find the tutorial for it in the help section.

[Zenaku]

Just search on Google Kholdstaire, and TS, the Tutorial is right at the start (The second of two choices in the Help File)... As for GameMaker, you have to add a room, and use Tiles. For Tiles, you need to add the Tilesets as BackGrounds (Though i prefer making each Tile an Induvidual Sprite, so i can set transparencies, or w/e).. I'm not really on my comps account at the mo though; my brother was using it, and since i only have a minute or two online (My mom is such a pain sometimes) i just didnt find it nesseccary to switch the comp to my own account... Anyways, gotta go now, but i'll be back online tomorrow. Anymore Qs about Tilesets or w/e, i'll answer tomorrow...

[TropicalSnow]

I know how to put them in but i don't know how to get them each as a seperate sprite to use?

[Zenaku]

I know how to put them in but i don't know how to get them each as a seperate sprite to use?
Oh, well, first add a room, then add a background. Once you open the room, select the Tiles tab. The background should be selected already, but if not,
select it. Before you place any tiles, be sure that "Snap X" and "Snap Y" are both set to 16 (The grid). Then click Tile Settings, and put in these settings:

Tile Width: 16
Tile Height: 16

Horizontal Pixel Offset: 0
Vertical Pixel Offset: 0

Horizontal Seperation: 0
Vertical Seperation: 0

Horizontal and Vertical Seperation have to be set everytime you Open the Room (After closing it), since it resets to 1 (This messes up the Tile placements). Hope that helps.

[TropicalSnow]

Ok I don't get how the backround thing works. And i can't find the place where you change tile settings. This probablyu sounds really stupid.

[gamevoid]

C has the same structure as C++, so anything within the C Tutorial is compatable with C++...

JF, like NP said, you need to know the code... All of these programs, with the exception of RPG Maker 2000/2003, require you to know Basic code... If you dont already have knowledge of codes, you should start with Javascript, which is used in both Game Maker, and Sphere...

I'm currently making some Forums for the Club, just in case anyone wants to know. Plus, if anyone'd be interested, i might create a Team within the Club. It would consist of:

Code Programmers (Needs Knowledge of Javascript)
Resource Locators (Someone to find Pictures or Music)
Pic Editors (Someone to edit sprites, or get Tilesets)

Might include:
Cut-Scene Creator (Someone to create Cut-Scenes)
Game Artist (Draw pictures of Game Characters, etc)

If we can set up a Team, that Team would then work together, to come up with a good Game Idea, and then create it.

Let me know what you guys think of these ideas...

Hey I might be a little late but Id like to be the resorce locator if thats ok. And I need some help with the shpere I cant figure out devc++ worth the life of me cause it dosent work, and sphere Im working on it know. But I kow where to get tons of sprite, music, Background, ect.

Um your Tile Page is only bringin up a banner with the word angel town on it.

[Zenaku]

Hey I might be a little late but Id like to be the resorce locator if thats ok. And I need some help with the shpere I cant figure out devc++ worth the life of me cause it dosent work, and sphere Im working on it know. But I kow where to get tons of sprite, music, Background, ect.

Um your Tile Page is only bringin up a banner with the word angel town on it.
Sure, you can be whatever you want, as long as you're good at it (For example, theres no point giving a fly swatter to a fly, or he'll just end up swatting himself, lol)... Anyways, if anyone would like to help with a little project i'm currently working on, just state so here and i'll explain the details (Though you might already know about it)...

[gamevoid]

Hey um what about the link? its not working.

[Mechaflame]

I am finally back from my long slumber. So what's going on? :happy:

[scorchio1158]

I`m Matt, I`m 13 and would like to make a Pokemon game

[Zenaku]

Eh, i dont mean the following to be rude, but you might interpret it to be.

Read the rules, please. You seem to be spamming left and right; Triple posting in your own thread when you dont get an immediate answer; Bringing up 4 Month old topics, etc. People reply to threads when they see them, not before, so be patient when you ask a Q (It might take days sometimes) and check dates before you post in a thread. It's not right to post in one over a Week old, let alone 4 months. If you carry on, a GMod might have to ban you. : /

Forum Guide (http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28)

Please read the Guide, cause i don't like seeing people get banned, especially when they don't know they're doing something wrong.

Well, this threads pretty much dead, though the links are still good. Could a Mod please lock this?

[mlugia]

DA, an idea: After this thread is locked, make a new thread for this club and collect active members, because I would have liked to have been a member of this club if it was active >_<

[ElimN8]

DA, an idea: After this thread is locked, make a new thread for this club and collect active members, because I would have liked to have been a member of this club if it was active >_<
As would I. :cool: I'd reccomend recreating it if you have the want/time.

However, per request, :Lockage: :tongue2: