game-dev

Are you interested in the theory behind game design? In this game design theory article we take a closer look at FPS multiplayer map design.

A RPG wouldn’t be complete without mysterious chests and all kinds of magic items! This article not only explains how to add chests to your game but also how to customize the items in your game.

Tired of the same old graphics in RPG Maker VX? This article explains how to modify your system graphics so that you can create your own, unique, original maps!

The round edges tileset for RPG Maker VX by grafikal.

RPGs and random encounters go hand in hand. This article will explain how to add Troops in your database which in turn will be used when adding random encounters to your maps.

A good way for your RPG to stand out among others is to have its own style. Using your own art in your game is a good way to do just that. This article will explain how to import the enemies in your game as well as how to modify their statistics.

Now that you’ve finished your first map and added some interactive elements to it, you might have been under the impression that everything was too… quiet. This article will explain how to add music to your game as well as dialogue options for your NPCs.

Ever wondered how to have your own title screen for your game? How about customizing your main character? This article will explain how to do both by following simple steps.

By following the examples in this article, you will learn how to use an important aspect of RPG Maker VX: the Events.

This is a follow up to my previous article about RPG Maker for absolute beginners. In this article, I explain how to add some much needed detail to maps as well as how to set up a starting point for the main character.