# Successor to the Tsukuru/Maker series.
# Far more developed tileset/autotiles system
# New, more chibi-ish graphical style.
# Slated for release this December... IN JAPAN!
# Costs approx. 100USD, give or take
# No news on English release

# World map tilesets
# Still contains Ruby/RGSS
# Still includes ME, etc.

# Shift key Dash/Run
# Now runs at 60FPS, as opposed to 30FPS
# "Simple Event Edit" Function, which helps create chests, doors, etc.
# Inn events again
# That auto-dungeon feature from 2k3, i believe.


System Requirements:
Minimum:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Pentium III 1GHz
RAM 256MB
HDD 100MB
Internet connection for registration, (so I assume we're going to have the nTiles protection stuff again)
[permanently] Internet connected environment (i.e. be connected when you run it)

Recommended:
XP/Vista
Pentium 4 2GHz
RAM 512MB
HDD with extra storage for custom content
Broadband connection

Now, for my translation of the info from watch.impress. Keep in mind this is babelfished, and then reworded for sense by me, or otherwise just rewritten using all the information available.


“RPG Tsukuru/Maker VX”

Requiring NO PROGRAMMING KNOWLEDGE, this up-to-date instalment of the RPG creation software “RPG Maker” series is a tool like no other for creating original RPGs.

Similar to former RPG Maker titles, you lay out ‘tiles’ from the tileset, creating a map, you can create the protagonists, the monsters, OTHERWORLDLY CREATURES, items and magic, etc. Then you just use the event editor and you have created an RPG!

In addition, included with RMVX is artwork/battlers, map tile/chipsets, and sprite sheets for characters; also included is BGM and SFX to add ambience to your RPG. By using the included RTP, you do not have to worry if you can’t draw the art yourself, you can get straight into production of your game!

As for compatible graphic formats: PNG files as default (in 32 bit colour), as well as JPGs [although from a technical standpoint, these are not very good].

Compatible sound files include: MIDI, OggVorbis, WMA, MP3 and the WAV file. However, MIDIs can only be used as Back Ground Music and Music Effects.

And as for the game which you designed, which can even be played on the PC of other people, the “compress game data” function which can be done through Internet [I believe this may actually be talking about the site where you could upload the projects], or can be mounted onto CD-R, DVD, etc. Transfer and Transmit! It is permitted to sell your game as shareware.

With this most up to date version, you can find many former aspects utilised in previous titles, and some new ones, whilst kept in a simple UI than even a new user can understand. In addition, many features have been improved or reworked, including:



Features.

Auto-tiles Functionality
The auto-tiles, which form their shape automatically, are now far more effective, with more possibilities. There are also many, many more auto-tiles included in the RTP than ever before. Even a beginner can achieve a natural looking map..

Face Graphics
Formerly, with RMXP to have face graphics, you had to use custom scripts. This time, however, in a similar way to RM2k3, face graphic implementation is included in the event editor

Brand New RTP
In addition to the new face graphics, all the map, character and monster graphics are brand new! [the ][/the]


Font Modification
You can easily change the font of the status menu, and message windows easily [possibly ][/possibly] in the "Ume font" Modifier.

Dash/Run Button
During game play, pressing shift makes the protagonist run.

Increased Frame rate
Whilst RMXP ran at 30 Frames Per Second, in VX we have upped this to 60FPS, meaning animations and movement look far smoother.

Options
With the previous title, you required scripting to have an in-game options menu, now it’s fully integrated from the start!

'For beginners' function
For the beginners, there is now a function that helps create character movement, treasure chests, and doors, [and ][/and]. The miscellaneous "Simple Event Edit" [this ][/this] can create events such as the inn at buttons 1, size [not ][/not]. Simply by selecting a wall and a floor, the “John Don (maze)” a dungeon or room can be created easily.

Official Site:
http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/tkool/products/rpgvx/index.html

I liked the part where you made a topic about RPG Maker VX and didn't tell us shit about it. That was great.

Lol already a topic.

http://www.gamingw.net/forums/index.php?topic=65312.0
But I guess this is good since nobody visits the RMXP forum?

Screens here too...
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20071009/rpgt.htm

I liked the part where you made a topic about RPG Maker VX and didn't tell us shit about it. That was great.

Yeah Sorry about that, just added some screens, maybe thats better.

That RTP is fucking beautiful! Any actual details though? I'd love to know what the maker is capable of.

Also I can totally understand why we are seeing this ALREADY after the huge flop that was RMXP.

This looks absolutely terrible.

It's the ultimate Japanese Dragon Quest Making Machine guys.

This is going to fail though, until somebody releases a good game on RMVX, nobody will switch to it. They might experiment with it, but I don't see anything major coming from it in the next 2-3 years.
And that's IF the maker comes out in English.

Edit: Oh yeah I forgot to mention the facesets look 50x better than everything else.

Added All new info on the New Maker.

Man I really don't like the look of those graphics. They look like someone stepped on the RTP.

That's an awfully peculiar resolution they're using for those in-game screens!

As long as panorama's can be seen on screen this time instead of having to fucking GUESS WORK then I'm all for it.

Also, the screens were resized from famitsu website. lol

Uh what exactly are the NEW things this offers? From what I see you were able to perform all those features simply by making them yourself since rm2k.

In fact this seems to offer nothing new. They dont even support chiptune/module music formats by default but I guess this is too hightech to support such ancient history.

Also 100 USD hahaha good luck, that's some ridiculous overpricing there. Not that anyone buys anything in this day and age.

Uh what exactly are the NEW things this offers? From what I see you were able to perform all those features simply by making them yourself since rm2k.

In fact this seems to offer nothing new. They dont even support chiptune/module music formats by default but I guess this is too hightech to support such ancient history.

Also 100 USD hahaha good luck, that's some ridiculous overpricing there. Not that anyone buys anything in this day and age.

twice as fast (XP wont go past 30fps no matter what), new events, easy events for stuff like inns + chests, more powerful scripting, more layers, better RTP, cooler monstahs.....

Also it will most likely be a lot less than 100USD (since RMXP was cheaper than the jap version over here).

And its not overpriced, its a lot cheaper than other alternatives.

I thought inns and chests were like the very basic thing already. How you make em easier is beyond me.

All in all this really just seems like a modified XP and/or what XP should've been on the first place.

I think what it does is you right click on a spot and can choose from a list of easy events like Right Click > Easy Event > Inn, choose a few options and bam your done.

I think the real reason behind this version is Vista support. The other things are just nice bonus (60 FPS!).

None of the features are revolutionary, just things they should have done in RMXP.
This feels more like an updated XP version to me. And the Orange Box is $50, why can't this be that cheap. =(