RPG Maker XP
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| Developer(s) | Enterbrain |
| Publisher(s) | Enterbrain |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | Japan: July 22, 2004 Worldwide: September 16, 2005 |
| Genre(s) | CRPG |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
RPG Maker XP is the fourth PC version of the RPG Maker programs by Enterbrain and published by ASCII. It is the first PC version to be officially translated into English and released outside of Japan.
Features
- High Resolution Graphics
- Full customizable via RGSS
- Database easy to edit
- Easy to create Maps and Events
Graphics
RPG Maker XP, also known as RMXP, is the first RPG Maker since RPG Maker 95 to feature a resolution of 640x480, compared to the 320x240 resolution of RPG Maker 2000 and RPG Maker 2003. This meant that RMXP graphics are less grainy, and of higher-quality than those of previous versions in terms of pixellation and detail. Due to worries about hardware compatibilities, Enterbrain decided to perform the rendering in Software-mode only.
System Requirements
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
- Processor 800MHz
- 128 MB RAM
- Video adapter 1024x768 or better video resolution in High Color mode
- Sound card DirectSound-compatible sound card
- 100 MB Free Disc Space
Ruby Scripting System
RMXP is the first in the RPG Maker series to feature the Ruby programming language, which adds great flexibility and enhancement to the RPG Maker scripting system. To make it easier for beginners to customize their project the RMXP uses a kit, the so called RGSS (Ruby Game Scripting System), of predefined classes and program code for the standard functions of a RPG-like game. While the system is quite easy to learn and use effectively, more experienced programmers can do more complex systems with it, the only limits really being the software itself.
Hidden Classes
RMXP comes with predefined classes and modules which are included in the Script Editor, but some of these are hidden: RPG, Audio, Graphics, Input, Tilemap, Table, Window, Sprite, Bitmap, Viewport, Plane. Some of these hidden classes are available in the help file, found inside RPG Maker XP, but others cannot be accessed unless through more *illegal* methods.
The Materials of RPG Maker XP
RPG Maker XP uses a wide array of different graphic resources. These include, title screens, game over screens, character sets, tile sets, transition effects, battle animations, battle icons, item icons, backgrounds, and window skins.
Unauthorized Versions
RPG Maker XP was translated in 2003 by RPG Advocate in the form of an English unofficial patch. This allowed people who bought the Japanese version of RPG Maker XP to use it in English, despite doing so being in violation of the EULA for RMXP, which specifies that third parties may not alter the program's executable. In September 2005 Enterbrain released an English version of RPG Maker XP, leading RPG Advocate to stop putting his English Patch up for download.
Notable Add-ons
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RMXP.org SDK
The RMXP SDK is a scripting tool which allows you to script without worrying about other scripts not functioning properly. You have to know how to make your scripts "SDK Compatible" however, and existing scripts have to be edited, but a lot of newer scripts tend to be SDK reliant.
Netplay (Plus)
In April 2005, a series of scripts was developed by "GoldenAura3" and several others which lets RPG Maker XP games function online like an MMORPG game, It used a Ruby Server and had Many MMORPG functions such as Chat, and global switches and actions. Later Multi-Netplay was developed, and then "Me™" created Multi-Netplay Extended, which was an SDK version with added features. Netplay has it's own server coded in C++ to work, created by "Suicide Manic" as well as a Ruby server created by GoldenAura3. In 2006, Netplay+ was released, created by "Me™", "Mr.Mo", and "Trebor777". This is the newest version in the Netplay series and has a lot of MMORPG functions such as chat, trading, player-versus-player battles, etc. Unlike previous versions Netplay+ 2.0 will have it's own Ruby server, created by the makers of Netplay+.
Multi-Netplay: This was developed by Destined, and added new features needed for an MMORPG game. This used an enhanced version of the Ruby server at the start but later used had an updated C++ server and LUA functions for the server. (Also the first version to feature player-versus-player (PVP) combat, although this did have some bugs.
M-Netplay Extended: An SDK rewrite of M-Netplay, made by Me™.
NetPlay Plus 1.x: Is the latest Stable and editable release of NetPlay Plus as NetPlay Plus 2.0 is a bit Laggy and
NetPlay Plus 2.0 Is the latest NetPlay. At the time of writing it is soon to be released. The Ruby server is made by Trebor, the client is made by Me™ and Mr.Mo, it was also tested by lots of members and is still in beta in the form of an encrypted game disk.