Action Game Maker - Discussion Thread

[Ludichris1]

World famous boxer RPG Maker XP is up in the match against Action Game Maker, the new rival in town. *ding ding ding* the fight begins! :box:

Ok, umm I have like this killer question that I need help in deciding: First of all, I researched and Action Game Maker is going to be $108 ($113 w/ tax)! I can't afford that much you know.

Anyway, it seems that Action Game Maker has everything cartoonish and no realisticness, like RMXP. I want to make a game like Secret of Mana, bot Zelda or Final Fantasy 2! I just hope Action Game Maker can do that. I also like that it can make platform and shoot-em-ups, but like I said, it looks like they're 'degrading' the RPG side into a cartoony version. Though obviously it's easier to make the graphics for a cartoon game, not many gamers would prefer that style. So should I go for Action Game Maker, or not? :huh:

Please post your thoughts, hopes, and criticisms for Action Game Maker here! Thank-you.

 

[Kav]

Um.. cartooniness is not inherent to any engine. Just because a program has cartoony demo games doesn't mean they HAVE to be cartoony. You can MAKE GRAPHICS YOURSELF (GASP!) just like with RMXP.

 

[Cruelty]

wtf you can make your own graphics :shock:

 

[Ludichris1]

Oh yeah.... lol I'm nuts.

Here's an example of cartooninessnessnessness...

Watch and learn as Master Ludichris1 makes his first LUDICROUS pixel picture... EVER...
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=2zmzdyjjhwt&thumb=4

Viola! The ugliest grass picture ever! :haha:

And now, Master Ludichris1 will show you a way to make it even UGLIER!
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=imnbuxg5y1o&thumb=4

Na na na na! Thanks you folks for watching today's show, LAME PIXEL ART! Tune in next time to watch the sequel: LAME PIXEL ART: THE GRASSY REVENGE!! :biggrin:

please comment/criticize it lol

NOTE: I am not saying cell-shading is lame, I'm just saying that I suck at pixeling and that it doesn't look REAL cool cause it's not REALISTIC enough.
EDIT: Dang why did the pictures not worK!? Never mind I'll replace the pictures with links

 

[Ludichris1]

wtf you can make your own graphics :shock:

Well I see TONS of people that use the RMXP graphics and make or download a few others. Even Quintessence - Blighted Venom uses a lot of RMXP graphics! So I am just assuming that Action Game Maker is going to have cartoony graphics TO COME WITH.

 

[Skyla Doragono]

Yeah, and?

If you don't like the default graphic package, either make your own or learn how to do so. If you won't do either, then shut up; you have no right to complain.

 

[Ocean]

Even then, you should be able to just copy over RMXP tiles and characters so you can use them in action game maker. But... why? I thought they were overused enough as is.

SO REALISTIC.

 

[Ludichris1]

Don't forget to comment/criticize my grass pixel pictures (see above) lol :haha: :haha:

 

[Ocean]

Well then, Shameless plug time:
http://tilesettutorial.wordpress.com/page/7/

Which you could also get to by clicking on my sig, but that link is more direct. I have tutorials there on RM2k3 style, RMXP, RMVX, side scroller stuff, and more. Sorry for it not being categorized yet, I'm working on that. If you don't like mine, then I have links on the side to a number of sites which could be very helpful. Also, there's pixel programs too if you'd like to try one. I don't think anyone starts out by being good at it, it takes some practice. That and take a look at some graphics that have the type of style you'd like, and use it as a reference.

Also, you could always go to the resources section here and ask for help on something, or try pixel joint or pixelation forums if you need feedback on something.

 

[Surmuck]

Hi kids,
We actually already have an AGM Discussion thread already, which a simple search would have revealed. Just click here for that one. This one is poorly formulated, remember - good topics are ones with information about the subject at hand so people can learn as well as discuss.

Locking this one.

Thanks.