Post by MustacheSkulls in !READ THIS! Rules, Interpretations, & FAQ

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Hi! We're using rpg maker MV as the engine for our project, but I was told that it's not allowed due to the assets needed? But is still prohibited even if we don't use the primary rpg system and have plugins to make it a visual novel?

You can find an example here in the first part of the game:

https://mustacheskulls.itch.io/world-of-you

Obs: World of You doesn't have a save feature available (it can only be saved in important bits) but that can be implemented within the O2A2 game we're creating

PRINCESS INTERNET CAFé1 year ago

Hey. Yeah, the use of RPGMaker is banned in general, as stated in the general rules, because our understanding is that to have any VN sections, you need to have some sort of overworld that uses the tile system. This would clash with the rule set about the number of assets.

Now, if by using this plug-in you can completely bypass having to use an overworld, we’ll allow this, but we would’ve appreciated you had read the rules and come to us earlier.

MustacheSkulls1 year ago

yeah, with the plugin there's no need for an overworld. It changes all the rpg aspects and turns it into a complete visual novel engine. And I understand, it's all on me for missing that part completely when reading the rules, next time we'll be more careful about it. Thanks for replying!