Creating an RPG

Hello and Merry Christmas! As I'm sure you all know, Steam's Holiday Sell is currently making many a games affordable for college students (Skyrim is available for $8 right now!). However, there is one game I think we should all consider buying, especially students who interest rests in game creation. That game is RPG Maker VX Ace.

RPG Maker VX Ace is on sell at Steam for $18, as oppose to the usual $60, until tomorrow at noon. The game is more of a game creation kit, requiring little to none programming skills to create your very own RPG. This could give you immediate experience in creating games and you would have plenty of time over the break to develop and share your ideas with GDC members, friends, and other internet users.

 

RPG Maker VX Ace also has plenty of DLC, including soundtracks or animation styles like Pokémon (all of which have great sales). For a complete look at the game content and DLC, click here and buy the game if you want. However, if you can not afford the game, perhaps you can ask a friend to buy it and you can share the cost later.

If this all sounds a bit overwhelming, know that there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube and that the creators of the game have a website that includes a tutorial blog for level, character, and other designs. While all of us may not wish to create RPGs, this is a cool and inexpensive chance to begin your game development hobby or career.