RPG Maker VX Ace

RPG Maker VX Ace

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s1n_ Jun 14, 2015 @ 6:23am
Can I use this to make a Pokemon game?
My wife and I, being fans of Pokemon, would love to make a Pokemon game for fun. I stumbled upon this through the sale, and was curious. Any feedback is appreciated :D
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Nebula Jun 14, 2015 @ 6:24am 
Not sure if you can make a "Catch 'Em all" type game but you can make something similar through scripting, custom art, and music.
s1n_ Jun 14, 2015 @ 6:33am 
Originally posted by Latios and Latias (The pokemon):
Not sure if you can make a "Catch 'Em all" type game but you can make something similar through scripting, custom art, and music.

Hm, are there any programs on Steam that would be more fitting?
Decentsauce Jun 14, 2015 @ 7:36am 
Originally posted by Marklovestickers:
Originally posted by Latios and Latias (The pokemon):
Not sure if you can make a "Catch 'Em all" type game but you can make something similar through scripting, custom art, and music.

Hm, are there any programs on Steam that would be more fitting?
This is probably the easiest program you can find if you want to start from the beginning. (You can probably find a pre-made Pokemon script somewhere) Another possibility would be using an editor that can edit the original rom files from the games. (Just google Pokemon rom hack)
Sopel Jun 14, 2015 @ 7:47am 
I remember that back in the day somebody made their own Pokemon game that worked pretty much the same as the orignal game in RPG Maker XP so I guess it's possible
The game was called "Pokemon Pyrite", look it up
z1 Jun 14, 2015 @ 9:46am 
You can DEFINITELY make a Pokemon game for fun. No doubt. It will just take time and good scripting. It may not be exactly the same, but it will definitely be similar.
cryptid Jun 14, 2015 @ 9:46am 
Yes, you are able to make a Pokemon-like game with it but from a legal standpoint, you may get a cease and desist.
|OMEGA| Jun 14, 2015 @ 12:35pm 
Yes, of course. People are hard at work creating and improving scripts for this all the time. Here's a site that will help you out with VX Ace (this program): https://crystalnoel42.wordpress.com/pokemon-for-ace-kit/

Or you could but RPG Maker XP (which is a bit cheaper) and use the resources available here!: http://pokemonessentials.wikia.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Essentials_Wiki

Hope that you do decide to make your own fangame :)
s1n_ Jun 14, 2015 @ 8:30pm 
Wow thank you guys so much for all your feedback. We're very excited!
RageArmor Jun 14, 2015 @ 9:48pm 
Well off the top of my head, yes there is probably some sort of way. But it would involve creating characters for every enemy you add to the game, along with a level chart for them, and an item that could be dropped by them that will add them to your party. That would be the easiest way to do it that i can think of.

edit: of-course having some monsters having those "capture items" drop rate rarer than others.
I wouldn't know if this way works though, cause i haven't tested it.
Last edited by RageArmor; Jun 14, 2015 @ 9:57pm
Tyruswoo Jun 14, 2015 @ 10:19pm 
Yes!

There are various ways to do this. Depending on how accurate you want to be to original Pokemon games, you may or may not need to make or find scripts for it.

Here is a fun example: If you want to be able to easily collect Pokemon characters that join your party, you could just go to your Database, and change your Actors to various Pokemon graphics. You'll need to import graphics for this, too, of course. But then, just put an event on the map, and use the "Change Party Member" command to make it add the desired actor to your party. Now you'll be walking around with your pokemon following you! This is just something simple and fun, even if it isn't quite like the original Pokemon games.
INFECTiON_ Jun 15, 2015 @ 9:54pm 
You could, but you're probably better off looking up the pokemon system for game maker studio, theres script and asset packs for all that.
StealthMomo Jun 16, 2015 @ 12:54pm 
Since you have not bought this game yet you might want to check RPGMaker XP's Pokemon Essential, see OMEGA's post.

Originally posted by OMEGAlomaniac:
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Or you could but RPG Maker XP (which is a bit cheaper) and use the resources available here!: http://pokemonessentials.wikia.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Essentials_Wiki

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