# Far more developed tileset/autotiles system
# New, more chibi-ish graphical style.
# Slated for release this December... IN JAPAN!
# Costs approx. 100USD, give or take
# No news on English release
# World map tilesets
# Still contains Ruby/RGSS
# Still includes ME, etc.
# Shift key Dash/Run
# Now runs at 60FPS, as opposed to 30FPS
# "Simple Event Edit" Function, which helps create chests, doors, etc.
# Inn events again
# That auto-dungeon feature from 2k3, i believe.
System Requirements:
Minimum:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Pentium III 1GHz
RAM 256MB
HDD 100MB
Internet connection for registration, (so I assume we're going to have the nTiles protection stuff again)
[permanently] Internet connected environment (i.e. be connected when you run it)
Recommended:
XP/Vista
Pentium 4 2GHz
RAM 512MB
HDD with extra storage for custom content
Broadband connection
Now, for my translation of the info from watch.impress. Keep in mind this is babelfished, and then reworded for sense by me, or otherwise just rewritten using all the information available.
Requiring NO PROGRAMMING KNOWLEDGE, this up-to-date instalment of the RPG creation software “RPG Maker” series is a tool like no other for creating original RPGs.
Similar to former RPG Maker titles, you lay out ‘tiles’ from the tileset, creating a map, you can create the protagonists, the monsters, OTHERWORLDLY CREATURES, items and magic, etc. Then you just use the event editor and you have created an RPG!
In addition, included with RMVX is artwork/battlers, map tile/chipsets, and sprite sheets for characters; also included is BGM and SFX to add ambience to your RPG. By using the included RTP, you do not have to worry if you can’t draw the art yourself, you can get straight into production of your game!
As for compatible graphic formats: PNG files as default (in 32 bit colour), as well as JPGs [although from a technical standpoint, these are not very good].
Compatible sound files include: MIDI, OggVorbis, WMA, MP3 and the WAV file. However, MIDIs can only be used as Back Ground Music and Music Effects.
And as for the game which you designed, which can even be played on the PC of other people, the “compress game data” function which can be done through Internet [I believe this may actually be talking about the site where you could upload the projects], or can be mounted onto CD-R, DVD, etc. Transfer and Transmit! It is permitted to sell your game as shareware.
With this most up to date version, you can find many former aspects utilised in previous titles, and some new ones, whilst kept in a simple UI than even a new user can understand. In addition, many features have been improved or reworked, including:
Features.
Auto-tiles Functionality
The auto-tiles, which form their shape automatically, are now far more effective, with more possibilities. There are also many, many more auto-tiles included in the RTP than ever before. Even a beginner can achieve a natural looking map..
Face Graphics
Formerly, with RMXP to have face graphics, you had to use custom scripts. This time, however, in a similar way to RM2k3, face graphic implementation is included in the event editor
Brand New RTP
In addition to the new face graphics, all the map, character and monster graphics are brand new! [the original wording might suggest that some characters, such as Arshes, may have found his way into the new style]
Font Modification
You can easily change the font of the status menu, and message windows easily [possibly in game, from the wording] in the "Ume font" Modifier.
Dash/Run Button
During game play, pressing shift makes the protagonist run.
Increased Frame rate
Whilst RMXP ran at 30 Frames Per Second, in VX we have upped this to 60FPS, meaning animations and movement look far smoother.
Options
With the previous title, you required scripting to have an in-game options menu, now it’s fully integrated from the start!
'For beginners' function
For the beginners, there is now a function that helps create character movement, treasure chests, and doors, [and possibly more]. The miscellaneous "Simple Event Edit" [this may be another function, unsure] can create events such as the inn at buttons 1, size [not sure what it means by this, perhaps resizing a sprite on screen?]. Simply by selecting a wall and a floor, the “John Don (maze)” a dungeon or room can be created easily.
Official Site:
http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/tkool/products/rpgvx/index.html
This is the XP equivalent of 2k3.