RPG Toolkit Options

[Rukiri]

Since people have been asking I'd thought I'd go over it

RPG Toolkit is an open source RPG Maker that is aimed at Snes and PS1 era RPGs, but because of it's robust nature and scripting abilities almost anything from this era can be emulated through RPG Code.

Taken from the RPG TK manual.

RPGCode is very easy to learn. It has a relatively concise syntax for the newcomer and sports both procedural and object oriented programming for the more advanced. It borrows certain features from languages like C++ and has a wide range of built-in functions that allow you to manipulate text, graphics, files, and other things. Whether you're new to programming in general or you're a seasoned pro, RPGCode is easy to pick up after a few short sittings.

With it's programming langauge just about any type of game can be made so if you can imagine it, it can be done. But like RMXp or VX you will have to progam it in as almost nothing can be done without using RPG Code.

Graphics
RPG Toolkit supports 32bit graphics which by default supports the alpha channel, with 32 bits you can create gfx that far exceed the genesis, super nintendo, ps1 is questionable.

The tile size must be 32X32 but you can use images instead of tiles I heard as I've seen GBA like maps which require 8X8 tiles or higher.

I've seen gfx from TK games that actually outlook anything I've seen from a RPG Maker game and that's saying somthing but the people who spend the time with the gfx are generally the ones who spend more time on the programming than the gfx.

Sound
RPG Toolkit supports CD Studio Quality sound so if you were worried about sound fear no more.

Since there's alot to cover, just head over to the TK3 manual.
http://tk3.toolkitzone.com/help/?page=23#faq_1.1

[Dark Gaia]

Hmm... I tried this toolkit once. It does seem to have some nice features and although I personally enjoyed VX better because of its ease of use and organisation, I'd say that the Toolkit is certainly great value for a free maker and a good alternative to RM2k/3.

[Rukiri]

keep in mind that it has the same capabilities as RMXP/VX and out perform them as well. RPG TK takes a ton of time to get used to.

[Dark Gaia]

Yeah, I'm well aware of those things, just of the opinion that since I already know how to use VX I should stick with it. As I said, Toolkit is a brilliant alternative if you're willing to learn it.

[Rukiri]

I've been messing with it, seeing if I can't do a basic FF6 system. I will totally leave out the world map as well I don't know enough RPG Code yet, and I never really got into C++. I love C# though.

For RPGs, you can create anything from nes-ps1. I've seen a FF7 battle system with Toolkit! Can XP or Vx do that!

[Dark Gaia]

I've been messing with it, seeing if I can't do a basic FF6 system. I will totally leave out the world map as well I don't know enough RPG Code yet, and I never really got into C++. I love C# though.

For RPGs, you can create anything from nes-ps1. I've seen a FF7 battle system with Toolkit! Can XP or Vx do that!

Yes, I have. Not in 3D of course, but there's certainly been an XP game that incorporated the ATB system and materia. There was also a Junction script for VX (FF8)

Why don't you go and look in our scripts section and see all the different things that can be done? Just like RPG Code, RGSS can do pretty much anything.

I suppose Toolkit is more designed for people who know what they're doing. Non programmers like me should stick to RPG Maker.

[Rukiri]

I am pissed though that toolkit isn't really compatible with windows 7.. Too slow, so moved over to Sphere.

Toolkit has a better map engine, much more suited for Zelda esque Map battles, RGSS can't do spot on collision checking if you can please enlighten me and maybe I'll give ruby a shot. I'm good with C# and GML.

I'm mostly into action games and I can't seem to do pixel-collision with RMXP/VX even if it's a event script shouldn't matter as it's ruby.

[Dark Gaia]

Err, no, I don't think it can actually do pixel collisions. Pixel movement yes, but not collisions.

[Rukiri]

Hmm, custom Collision boxes?

[Dark Gaia]

I've never used Sphere before, what's Sphere like?

[Rukiri]

take a gander for yourself.
http://spheredev.org/

[addes3]

Just gotta say, the toolkit is undergoing a major changes, which will hopefully make it a lot more user friendly.

[Rukiri]

They really need to update it so it actually works with windows 7 64 bit..

[addes3]

That's one reason they're updating it.