What is RPG Maker VX?
RPG Maker VX is the latest program from the RPG Maker series. It was developed by Enterbrain and is the latest in the PC RPG Maker series, 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).
Many of the features included in previous versions of RPG Makers made a return.
Many of the features included in previous versions of RPG Makers made a return.
- The faceset system seen in RPG Maker 2000 and RPG Maker 2003 can be implemented through the "Enter Message" command.
- Making a second appearance is the Random Dungeon Generator from RPG Maker 2003, which automatically generates a random dungeon map.
- The 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.
- 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.
- 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. (Experienced designers may prefer to create their own template events with a custom "feel" instead of using these built-in events.)
System Requirements:
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
- 1.0 GHz Intel(R) Pentium(R) III equivalent or higher processor
- 256MB of system RAM
- 1024x768 or better video resolution
- 100MB available hard disk space
- Sound card