Gamesalad RPG

arevel

Hi everybody!

I know this question has been going around for some time but I haven't got a real response yet, how do I create an RPG type game? Does someone here has a tutorial or a hint were to start?

On the other hand I would like to know if someone here has bought the pro version for students and how did that go?

Thanks a lot for your time.

alexconsinc

@arevel Haven't seen many RPG gamesalad games, but I found a nice template you can buy from here: http://www.deepblueapps.com/zanda-zelda-template/

KevinCross

You won't often get real responses when you ask how to make a game. Most of us will only help when you're stuck on a particular problem.

I'd recommend starting something much simpler if it's your first project in GameSalad.

VolontaArts

its pretty much the same as any other game... just make your walk area..make your story...make talk bubbles that pop up for the story... and add good people and enimies along the way

VolontaArts

wont be as easy as i make it seem but thats how it goes, other then the code that would be pretty hard but that template would be awesome!

BenMakesGames

Maybe give some examples of the features you'd like to have? or some examples of games you'd like it to be like? Eg Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Zelda...?

In my tutorial collection ive saved from youtube and my various searches around there is no strict tutorial for making an RPG, however there might be some tutorials for creating some aspects of the RPG you wish to create .

If you are still keen, Id defiantly recommend you consider buying the template, it might be worth the investment to give you a head start.

VolontaArts

wow, i just saw the price... for only 20 euros? thats awesome

natzuur

Creating an RPG takes a lot of work, don't expect a decent RPG to take less than 1.5-2 yrs. The reason for this is RPGS are very system heavy. You would need some if not all of the following depending on RPG sub genre etc:

1. Stats system Characters
2. Exp system
3. Equipment system
4. Inventory
5. Battle system
6. Enemy AI
7. Abilities system
8. Movement system
9. NPC AI
10. Options Menu
11. Save system
12. Currency system
13. Merchanting or Aquisition system
14. Loot System
15. Enemy Stats system
16. Puzzles
17. Mini-Games
18. Map system
19. a TON of graphics
20. Some more Graphics
21. Dialogue system (GS isnt very good at this right now)
21. Quest tracking system or progression tracking
22. Possible party system
23. Crafting system
24. Custom text system
25. Cutscene system

And that's probably not all encompassing. Some of these are easier than others, and of course you could always go smaller scale. Like I said above, Gs isn't very good for dialogue right now, and custom text systems are fairly memory intensive. It's also going to require being creative when trying to create some systems. Tables are a huge help for RPG's since a lot of what goes on is data processing (such as storing inventory, stats, level, scene, X,Y's etc). Knowing some math will help out for equations that can be used for exp, or stats. Oh and be prepared to optimize often.


Starting with zanda is a good place to go for sure. Remember to approach things one at a time. You can break down the above system into even further sub-systems to tackle in smaller bites. If you get stuck on a problem, work on another system or ask around the forums if your really stuck. Google is your friend when you need to search for a specific rule or system. GS can def be used to make a good RPG, with enough time, effort, and knwoledge.

UtopianGames

Thanks for the shout out guys the template comes with both iPhone and iPad versions.





Darren.

Dreamwalker-SJM

The JRPG at GS may be more difficult as a first timers but I am sure we can overcome a lot of problems someday. I am as well want to create this kind of game like tales of in 2d version in no time after create few similar games.

CodeMonster

Here's an rpg template we have been working on for a while

SlickZero

@CodeMonster - Can you please take down that link to your site for a paid template, and instead, post a link to just the youtube video? You can't advertise your own paid assets on your website on the GameSalad forums.

CodeMonster

@SlickZero‌ sorry about that, i removed the link and posted a youtube video

SlickZero

@CodeMonster - No problem. Thank you very much!

Dreamwalker-SJM

Can> @CodeMonster said:

Here's an rpg template we have been working on for a while

Can we make a multi-line dialogue than a single line? There gotta be!

Dreamwalker-SJM

@DeepBlueApps said:
Thanks for the shout out guys the template comes with both iPhone and iPad versions.

Darren.

How can you make a multi-line in a dialogue box? Can I make those message appear by letter to letter instead of appears at once if you know what I am saying?

CodeMonster

Sure. Just write a longer text @Dreamwalker-SJM‌

gamestudent

so sweet!

Firion Musashi

Hi, Gamesalad RPG fanatics I too am a RPG fan I would love how to use tables for stats if any can state it that is, this is my first time and I am trying to create a big sized RPG that heavily relies on them. Thanks in advance.