Best must have resources for RPG's

[WhiteFang]

As some of you may know,I'm working on a large SPRPG(check my sig) and I was wondering what are some of the best resources to use for a RPG?links plz

 

[chobibo]

Depends on what you're gonna need to use; could you add some info about the game mechanics of your srpg? Also, are you willing to use vJass or jass systems?

 

[WhiteFang]

I'm sorry but I'm not english. Could you explain what exactly you mean withgame mechanics. Yes I already use a few so I certainly wouldn't mind using them

 

[chobibo]

I meant does it have knockbacks, on damage abilities, etc... Anyway, for knocbacks, there's Cokemonkey's and TDW's. Good luck with the search.

 

[WhiteFang]

Yeah it will have knockbacks,push,destructibles being destroyed on damage abilities etc. Just don't know what to use since there's so many and more than half the stuff in the spell section is needs fix. Ill use this though,thanks!

 

[gorillabull]

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[WhiteFang]

That's not really a resource but thanks for the tip anyway

 

[Deathcom3s]

I've gone ahead and moved this thread to the "Idea Factory" sub-forum, as it's a much better place for it.

 

[WhiteFang]

So anybody else have some suggestions?

 

[Chaosy]

Meh. Hard to say, a lot of them are debatable and mostly a mater of preference.

-Damage Detection system, to add critical chance, dodge, block and so on.
-knockback system, useful for some spells here and there.
-first person camera (personal preference)

That's about it, personally I play a RPG for the story and not for systems. I don't think you even not a lot of systems for the gameplay itself. You could make a RPG with the default abilities.

 

[WhiteFang]

I'm still deciding if its first person camera or not

 

[chobibo]

A third-person follow cam is also nice.

 

[Ardenian]

I'm still deciding if its first person camera or not

Why not let Users decide ingame ? So everyone can choose what one wants to.

 

[WhiteFang]

Why not let Users decide ingame ? So everyone can choose what one wants to.

Iv'e added a poll to the map development thread

 

[Ardenian]

Iv'e added a poll to the map development thread

Ah, I see, but what I was talking about is to add both as an opportunity, or is this not possible ? it sounds as if gameplay will be determined with camera, so I guess it is not possible to include both systems, one with arrow keys and one with standard.

 

[WhiteFang]

Ah, I see, but what I was talking about is to add both as an opportunity, or is this not possible ? it sounds as if gameplay will be determined with camera, so I guess it is not possible to include both systems, one with arrow keys and one with standard.

I think it is possible.I'm just not completely sure how to do it

 

[Ardenian]

I think it is possible.I'm just not completely sure how to do it

hm, I would suggest that you just add the normal one, and then after 'finishing' your map you try out a new one.
I mean, you can also add the choice to 'first-person'-camera that just show the map in 'first-person' ( well, it is not a first-person because you can still see the hero, but it will give a nice feeling either)

 

[WhiteFang]

hm, I would suggest that you just add the normal one, and then after 'finishing' your map you try out a new one.
I mean, you can also add the choice to 'first-person'-camera that just show the map in 'first-person' ( well, it is not a first-person because you can still see the hero, but it will give a nice feeling either)

What if i make it first person but the player can zoom out to regular camera?

 

[Zwiebelchen]

Must have resources for RPGs:

- common sense
- dedication
- way too much free time
- a good idea
- mapping experience (seriously, do not start an RPG project if you've never made a map before)
- at least average skills all of the following topics: terraining, scripting, texturing, 3D-modelling, creative writing(!), object editing

The last point is important. Your map will suck if you miss out on one of those skills. You just can't rely on others if you want to create a good RPG. Eventually, you will always be on your own sooner or later.

Be aware that creating a good RPG at the level of quality of Sunken City, Iceborn or TKOK requires years of work.

 

[Ardenian]

What if i make it first person but the player can zoom out to regular camera?

That would be nice either, but then still a movement-system with arrow-keys ? I can hardly imagine that this works smooth in wc3, arrow-keys with common camera.

 

[WhiteFang]

Must have resources for RPGs:

- common sense
- dedication
- way too much free time
- a good idea
- mapping experience (seriously, do not start an RPG project if you've never made a map before)
- at least average skills all of the following topics: terraining, scripting, texturing, 3D-modelling, creative writing(!), object editing

The last point is important. Your map will suck if you miss out on one of those skills. You just can't rely on others if you want to create a good RPG. Eventually, you will always be on your own sooner or later.

Be aware that creating a good RPG at the level of quality of Sunken City, Iceborn or TKOK requires years of work.

I got all these things except way too much free time