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RPG Maker VX

developed by Enterbrain

RPG Maker VX is the latest program from the PC RPG Maker series 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.

Features:


1. Mapping System

The tile sets tended to be more general than previous version, since no tile sets are used aside from global ones; However, this prevents greater and more specialized usage of tiles. There are also fewer tiles than XP.

2. Character and Object Tiles

Tiles used for characters and objects in the native RMVX tile sets are "square-sized" with deformed profiles.

3. Text System

RPG Maker VX uses a "letter by letter" text system. It is now has an image-defined color palette, where in XP users would have to use the script editor to change text colors.

4. Random Dungeon Generator

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.

5. Battle System

The default battle system in RPG Maker VX is an update of the front-view battle system seen in RPG Maker 2000 , which does not allow for character graphics. However, user-made add-on scripts exist that change the battle system.

6. Ruby Game Scripting System 2 (RGSS2)

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.

7. Quick Event Creation

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.

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Reception

RPG Maker VX has received mixed reviews among the game development community. 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. The addition of RGSS2 has also been received favorably among users, although the battle system has been 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.

System requirements
Minimum Recommended
Operating system* Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7
CPU 1.0 GHz Intel Pentium III equivalent 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 equivalent
Memory 256MiB RAM at least 512MiB RAM
Video 1024x768 video resolution (none specified)
Storage 100MB available hard disk space 400MB available hard disk space
Disk drive CD-ROM (retail box version)† (none specified)

• 64-bit operating systems not supported.
• † 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.