NAM's VX Challenge

[tSwitch]

NAM's VX Challenge

Alright Kiddos, this is a very simple challenge, obviously to be done with RMVX.

Rules

• You may only use the RTP Resources: That means no custom scripts, sprites, or tiles.  Eventing is fine.  CUSTOM TITLE SCREENS ARE FINE.  If it wasn't installed with the RTP, it's out of bounds.


• You -are- allowed to use this script, as it fixes the mistake enterbrain made with variables.


• You ARE allowed to move RTP resources into different folders (such as a face set to the pictures folder) as long as you do not modify it.


• You have 15 days from the time you sign up, to finish your game.


• You must submit a non-encrypted version of your game to the judges, but may submit an encrypted version for the public.


• Limit 1 member per team


• To submit your game, PM a link to me, and I will distribute it to the judges.  After the voting ends you are free to post a project thread of your own

Judging

• Each judge is to play each game to completion, or to the point where they feel that they can adequately grade the game


• They are then to grade the game in the following categories (grade from 0 to 10):
  -- Mapping Skill (how well they were able to use the default tileset)
  -- Concept Originality (how fresh and new the game's story and/or mechanics were)
  -- Execution (how well the game was delivered and how smoothly it played)
  -- Fun Factor (was it fun?)


• The scores from all judges will be averaged to determine the game's final score


• If desired, the judge can write a review (of any desired length) to help explain their assessment.


• Judges are not to conspire with each other, or talk to each other about a game or games until the judging has been completed

Simple enough right?  15 days, RTP only.  No gathering special resources or anything, just trying to make a killer game with what you have available right from the get-go.  With the exception of a custom title screen, should you choose to use one.
It can be any sort of game, as long as no scripting goes into it other than the default scripts.

STOP ASKING IF I WILL BEND THE RTP-ONLY RULE, I WILL NOT, THIS IS AN RTP ONLY CHALLENGE, BENDING THAT RULE DEFEATS THE PURPOSE.

Signups ARE CLOSED, NO EXCEPTIONS

Contestants

• MrMoo (RMRK) - March 18th


• Chaze007 (CP) - March 18th


• Revo (RMRK) - March 20th


• GuardianAngelX72 (CP) - March 19th


• HowlingWinds (RMRK) - March 19th


• Bayard Zylos (RMRK) - March 20th


• Modern Algebra (RMRK) - March 20th


• Zeichwolf (RMRK) - March 22nd


• Nessiah (RMRK) - March 20th


• Ocean (RMRK) - March 21st


• Knight Rider (RMRK) - March 22nd


• Susys (CP) - March 21st


• Starfyre (RMRK) - March 24th


• Kingmunkey (CP) - March 24th


• Wolfram77 (RMRK) - March 25th

Judges

• Landith (CP)


• game_guy (CP)


• Nightwolf (RMRK)


• Blizzard (CP)


• Irockman1 (RMRK)

Prizes

• 1st : 1st place signature/profile badge, and (pick one) either a free commission, or a simple script (complexity of script subject to interpretation and analysis by NAMKCOR)


• 2nd : a 2nd place signature/profile badge


• 3rd : a 3rd place signature/profile badge

For Dropping out, you get this consolation prize!

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AND ALL THE SCORES ARE IN AND TALLIED

In first place:
Mapping - 8.6
Originality - 7.6
Execution - 8
Fun - 8.2
Overall - 8.1

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Ocean

In second place:
Mapping - 6.6
Originality - 7.6
Execution - 7.4
Fun - 7.8
Overall - 7.35

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Zylos

In third place:
Mapping - 7.2
Originality - 8.5
Execution - 5.9
Fun - 5.8
Overall - 6.85

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MrMoo

And in last place:
Mapping - 4.6
Originality - 5
Execution - 5.3
Fun - 5
Overall - 4.95

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Kingmunkey

I can't script right now due to no RMXP, but I can do art commission if that's the desired prize.  Gratz people.

[Landith]

I would like to judge this
Last time I signed up for something, I did horribly lol

Hopefully, this will turn out to be good... It's a great idea.

[Calintz]

What is the point of this!? Just to see how versatile the members here at CP can really be!? If that is the case, then this oughta be interesting!! I will stayed tuned XD

[G_G]

I would like to be a judge! If you say no then I might sign up. Will we be able to team up with people?

[tSwitch]

I would like to be a judge! If you say no then I might sign up. Will we be able to team up with people?

sure you can judge, though more contestants would be nice
no, solo only.

[Calintz]

SOLO!!

Hey, that's the name of my company!!
SOLO Designs. XD

[G_G]

K well I wont be a Contestant but Judge will be fine.

[Reno-s--Joker]

Sounds like a good challenge! I love competitions with a lot of restrictions - it really brings out creativity in some people. <3

...I'd be much more interested if it wasn't VX though... ;__;

[Tazero]

Could i be a judge?
I don't gots vx anymore

[Chaze007]

I'm in as challenger

[tSwitch]

Sounds like a good challenge! I love competitions with a lot of restrictions - it really brings out creativity in some people. <3

...I'd be much more interested if it wasn't VX though... ;__;

I made it VX because not many people know it really well yet, that and there's less out there, so there's less temptation to break the rules.

Could i be a judge?
I don't gots vx anymore

sure.

I'm in as challenger

you got it.

Also: Ty for the move, Blizz.
*wasn't sure if he was allowed to make it a forum event *

[King Munkey]

I may attempt at it. I dont know just yet I will have to check and see what is gonna be coming up. So as of right now im not gonna do it. But i'll let you know before the sign up date if I can.

[GAX]

I'M IN!

Just a quick question though.  Can we use the special resources included with XP?

[Blizzard]

You mean the XP RTP in a VX game?

[GAX]

naw, I mean RMVX came with extra pictures and such (suitable for character dialogue) and other resources that aren't installed, I usually drag-drop them into the RTP

[Chaze007]

what about custom pictures? for cut scenes.

[tSwitch]

You can use what came installed with the RTP
the only custom resource you can use is the Title.

[Chaze007]

Okay, there are extra VX pieces that CAME with VX but don't get installed, I strongly suggest you should count those..:\

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These are the original faces for VX, but the size is cut down IN the rtp and parts are cut off..you should let us include the ones like this..



also mabye extend the day limit :[

[tSwitch]

Okay, there are extra VX pieces that CAME with VX but don't get installed, I strongly suggest you should count those..:\

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These are the original faces for VX, but the size is cut down IN the rtp and parts are cut off..you should let us include the ones like this..

you heard me.

also mabye extend the day limit :[

15 days.

[Calintz]

That's the way to stay strong NAMKOR!!
There will be no bending of the rules today!!

[Landith]

Is there no Minimum Time Limit on this? Just wondering because someone could just make a 5 minute game and submit it, which of course would probably score really low, unless it's really epic...

[tSwitch]

Is there no Minimum Time Limit on this? Just wondering because someone could just make a 5 minute game and submit it, which of course would probably score really low, unless it's really epic...

no minimum.

[Calintz]

Again.. .. ..
Very interesting.

Do you have a rubric or something that you are expecting the judges to follow, or are they free balling it!?

[Blizzard]

No prize? D:

[tSwitch]

Again.. .. ..
Very interesting.

Do you have a rubric or something that you are expecting the judges to follow, or are they free balling it!?

The judges have a very simple job
they don't have to judge art, or music, or scripting use.  Just how fun the game is and how well the RTP was used.  Custom event systems are a plus.

No prize? D:

I can't really offer a prize, then try to win it myself.

Also: updated the rules to clarify a few things and add one single script exception.  Namely, the one that fixes the Game_Interpreter so that variables work properly.  This was a fault on enterbrain's part, and contestants shouldn't have to suffer for it.

[Blizzard]

I agree. You should allow those kind of scripts.

[tSwitch]

I agree. You should allow those kind of scripts.

yep, that one patch for Game_Interpreter is fine.
enhancing default scripts is -not- fine, but I've looked over this one and it addresses terrible flaws in the Interpreter, so it's good.

[GAX]

I am still confused as to my question.

I'm asking because included in the "Extras" folder included with RMVX are not only the larger face sets, but also more paralax backgrounds, down sprites, and other stuff that can help with the quality.

That...and I am kinda liking this cave paralax ^_^

[tSwitch]

I am still confused as to my question.

I'm asking because included in the "Extras" folder included with RMVX are not only the larger face sets, but also more paralax backgrounds, down sprites, and other stuff that can help with the quality.

That...and I am kinda liking this cave paralax ^_^

confused?
the answer is no.
They aren't installed with the RTP by default, therefore no.

[Sally]

they are installed with rmvx just not in the rtp if your not gonna let us use them then... wow...

and ill join this.

[Landith]

Wow, this is going to be so easy to judge xD

I hope people will actually submit them this time though *hint* *hint* 

[Sally]

dont worry i will and someone should make something to put in your sig if you won.. as a prize...

[Landith]

I agree, but like what kind of thing?

[Sally]

just a mini thing that says 1st prize winner of Namk's VX callenge and 2nd prize and 3rd prize with different color backrounds...

[Chaze007]

Can we have help with making our game from other people?

[tSwitch]

they are installed with rmvx just not in the rtp if your not gonna let us use them then... wow...

and ill join this.

keywords, 'not in the RTP'
this, being an RTP ONLY challenge, means RTP ONLY.

self explanitory.

also yours is due the 21st.

[GAX]

Fuck man, this is a tough and fairly strict contest.  I'd do a remake of an FF game, but that just feels stupid (especially since I've been working on IV).

I'm trying to think of something good, but eventing in RMVX without scripts can be a pain in the ass...

Well, I hope I have a game ready.

[Sally]

it wont be to tough but lame that we cant even do enterbrain's graphics.

[tSwitch]

it wont be to tough but lame that we cant even do enterbrain's graphics.

if you don't like it, then drop out.
read the nice red line on the first post for more info.

Well, this is rather unfortunate.
I just got slammed with nice paper to write for english class, and won't be able to work on my game :/

I will step out of the competition and revise my role.

Instead of being a contestant, I will offer a prize.  You have the choice between either a simple script for XP or VX (complexity of the script subject to my interpretation and analysis), or one free art commission.

's a bummer, but school comes first :/

[Jackolas]

somehow I really wane join this competition.
but I can't say for sure I will be able to finish it (work etc)
but will try my best

SIGN ME UP... (I think)

[Sally]

question,
will we be able to add extra trees to the tileset? the same trees that are in there, just an added one, ill be able to use this for secret passage ways, for hidden content.
and like putting battlers in the pictures folder?

[shdwlink1993]

If there is anyone who does not understand if X falls under the definition of RTP-only:

RTP-Only Challenge: ShowHide

STOP ASKING IF I WILL BEND THE RTP-ONLY RULE, I WILL NOT, THIS IS AN RTP ONLY CHALLENGE, BENDING THAT RULE DEFEATS THE PURPOSE.

RTP, Run-Time Package, refers to the package you receive with RPG Maker VX. You have it, or else RPG Maker VX would not start. An RTP-only game means that you ONLY use the things found in the RTP. No custom sprites and no custom scripts. THAT MEANS:

• No Custom Animations


• No Custom Battlers


• No Custom Characters


• No Custom Faces


• No Custom Parallaxes


• No Custom Pictures


• No Custom System Graphics (NAMK does, however, allow a custom Title)


• No Custom BGMs


• No Custom BGS's


• No Custom SE


• No Custom ME


• No Custom Scripts

It means you have to make your game using only mapping and eventing.

[tSwitch]

question,
will we be able to add extra trees to the tileset? the same trees that are in there, just an added one, ill be able to use this for secret passage ways, for hidden content.
and like putting battlers in the pictures folder?

adding extra trees to the tileset, same ones or not, is modifying the tileset.
i.e. no.

[Sally]

ok, thank you

[King Munkey]

Well I have decided to sign up. Although I cannot say for sure if I will be able to actually get a lot done. I will try to at least work on something just for the hell of it. And maybe doing this will make me start working on my game more.

[Tazero]

Sorry I have to you spelled NAMKCOR's name wrong. 

[tSwitch]

Sorry I have to you spelled NAMKCOR's name wrong. 

sorry I have to you use english wrong.

[Tazero]

 
Sorry, I have too .

[tSwitch]

Sorry, I have too .

no, it's.

Sorry, I have to.  You spelled NAMKCOR's name wrong.

edit: Zeichwulf has dropped out, and the judging guidelines have been posted.

[Landith]

I like the judging conditions

One question, are we allowed to talk to other judges, like not about the game but regularly when we are playing the game?

[tSwitch]

I like the judging conditions

One question, are we allowed to talk to other judges, like not about the game but regularly when we are playing the game?

not about the game(s), in any way shape or form
but otherwise it's fine, lol.

[Sally]

lol, im thinking pretty cool on my project.

and offtopic, nam whats that coundown in your sig for?

[King Munkey]

and offtopic, nam whats that coundown in your sig for?

Its how long until he gets to see his <3 again.

But on topic I am hoping I can put time into mine. And what happened with the ABS contest doesnt happen.

[Landith]

Me too! I haven't played but two RMVX games, Sally's and someone else, I forgot.

Looking forward to your games people!

[Sally]

mines gonna be nice, if i actually complete it, nam picked a bad time... lol i get alot of school woork this week...

[tSwitch]

mines gonna be nice, if i actually complete it, nam picked a bad time... lol i get alot of school woork this week...

because I know your school schedule, I arranged it just to screw you over.

[Sally]

and.. i wasnt being literal...

[Chaze007]

Droppin Out' no way I'll finish in 8 days.

[tSwitch]

Droppin Out' no way I'll finish in 8 days.

saw that coming the day you signed up.

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[Chaze007]

Lol I dropped cuz of not enought ime & I'm helping G_G with the GH thing :]

[tSwitch]

Lol I dropped cuz of not enought ime & I'm helping G_G with the GH thing :]

time management

I knew you'd drop right from the start, you dropped from the last time trial you were in, and I haven't seen anything from you finished yet.  It's a pattern.

[G_G]

Sure Chaze blame it all on me xD

[tSwitch]

and they drop like flies.
Wolfram77 and HowlingWinds are out

[Calintz]

LMAO. This of course, is why I didn't enter in the 1st place XD.

[Landith]

I hope that at least a few get submitted.. >.>

[King Munkey]

Well I knew that i wouldnt be able to put a lot of time into my game but if i am gonna try to get at least something done and not quit lol. Even if it is really short its better than nothing.

[Landith]

So, did anyone submit their games yet? It's the deadline for a few people...

[tSwitch]

So, did anyone submit their games yet? It's the deadline for a few people...

Mr.moo's is due today and I haven't yet gotten a PM.
Mr.Moo has until midnight before he is disqualified

[Landith]

Alright, I hope he does submit along with everyone else...

[tSwitch]

Moo's game has been submitted, and the PM is being sent

For future reference, do NOT post links to your game in public until the judging is complete.

as to why, I would rather the games not be released until their judging is complete, so taht the community doesn't pressure teh judges by posting about the games.  I hope you understand.

All other contestants please abide by this rule.  Posting about your game is fine, but do not post links in public just yet.

[Tazero]

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I think i'mma make X - Chronicles VI Cains Birth in vx more of an...RPGish feel

Any more submissionjs yet?

[tSwitch]

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I think i'mma make X - Chronicles VI Cains Birth in vx more of an...RPGish feel

Any more submissionjs yet?

take a look at the due dates for the submissions, and answer your own question.

I'd like judging to be done within 5 days or so, asap basically

[Tazero]

[offtopic(Once more)] Hope you have the time of your life?! Greenday? with your <3 whoever that it. 'm sure he/she is and or nice.[/all]

ASAP i can do that i'm on 2-3 day of teh game, very good so far.

EDIT: And just because the deadline isn't today perse' someone could've submitted as soon as i'm happy with my game i'll post it you know? just /my/ mentality.

[Landith]

Okay, I got to day 2 and died(I forgot to save and I'm not starting over again), I'm ready to grade.
Do we just PM you with the results?

Edit: Oops I though it was day 5 but really 2 >.> my bad...

[tSwitch]

Okay, I got to day 5 and died(I forgot to save and I'm not starting over again), I'm reading to grade.
Do we just PM you with the results?

yes.

edit: Nessiah dropped out.

edit 2: GAX has until midnight tonight to submit >:|
please follow Mr.Moo's example and post some information about the game in this topic, but post download links ONLY to me.

[Landith]

We are counting on you GAX! 

I hope we get lots of submissions though, so it will be close.

[tSwitch]

GAX hasn't submitted his game and thus has been dishonorably discharged

[GAX]

Ah crap...I sent it to you anyways.  Sorry, I was really busy on the due date (I thought I had til the 20th also), and was pretty wiped when I got home (was at my gf's all day after I got out of classes).

Nightmare of Obsidian
Style:  Mission-based RPG, Conditional Endings, (Visual-novel hybridization will be added in final version).
Playtime:  Demo:  approx <10, Final:  Few hours for all endings
Story peak:  17 years ago, Prince Orion was kidnapped from the castle, the blame was placed on Knight Lord Roark for the lax guard, leading him to be discharged.  Now assassins conspire to kill the royal family, with the new Knight Lord, Obsidian, at the center of the plot.  Guide Roark and his comrades through the castle to save the royal family, defeat Obsidian, and uncover the dark secrets of his nefarious plot.

(I'm so gonna make a full version of this, just for the fuck of it!)

[tSwitch]

Zylos and Ocean have submitted their games, and they have been sent for judging.

also: Game_Guy, get to work, I'm still waiting on your Judgement of MrMoo's game.

[Blizzard]

What about GAX? You can check if he really didn't work on it after the deadline by checking the file modification dates.

[tSwitch]

What about GAX? You can check if he really didn't work on it after the deadline by checking the file modification dates.

if you write an essay, finish it before it's due, but don't hand it in, you don't get a grade.
Sorry, but I'm being strict with deadlines.  If I let GAX's game through, next thing you know I'll get asked for extensions, or everyone will hand their games in late.

[Blizzard]

No problem, I'm just asking and suggesting.

[Tazero]

  stay strong?

[GAX]

Damn...ah well, I'm gonna still work on this project, purely FOR THE LULZ!

[Landith]

Any submissions for March 21-22?

[tSwitch]

Knight Rider and Susys are both dishonorably discharged.

and MK has resigned as a judge.

[Landith]

Aww... :/

That leaves two more submissions :/

[King Munkey]

i will even if it isnt finished have mine submitted tomorrow.

[Zylos]

So many people dropping out... ._.

[Blizzard]

I'll be amazed if the last two actually submit their game.

[tSwitch]

Starfyre has been dishonorably discharged and Kingmunkey has turned in his game.

final round of judging will commence once I can send the game out

[Zylos]

lol, it means no matter how bad their game is, someone's guarenteed at least fourth place.

[Blizzard]

ANOTHER GAME?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

How are you satisfied about the number of people (and ratio of contestants) that actually submitted their games? Have many have you expected? I'm just wondering.

[tSwitch]

Sorry about the delay.  My computer's boot record got demolished when I went to install Vista on the free partition and it took us all day to figure out how to fix it, but now I'm dual booting fine, so I'll pm links for kingmunkey's game right now.

I expected about 6 finished entries.
Two of the people I was certain would finish didn't :/

[tSwitch]

ALRIGHT
DOUBLE POSTING IN CAPS FOR YOU GUYS

LAZY JUDGES ARE LAZY

LANDITH
GAME GUY

I NEED YOUR SCORES FOR ZYLOS(ONLY G_G), OCEAN, AND MUNKEY'S GAME

GET TO WORK YOU LAZY TARDS I WANT TO PUT THIS CONTEST TO AN END, PEOPLE KEEP ASKING ME WHO WON AND I CAN'T TELL THEM BECAUSE OF -YOU-.

[Blizzard]

Yeah, you tell them, NAMK! >8U I want results! Now! >8U

[Zylos]

*hands Namkcor a whip*

Meant for use on slackers, not for use in sex. :V

[G_G]

I completely forgot about it sorr NAMKCOR. I've been busy with school  than I made the Blizz ABS Contest and I got worked up in that.

[tSwitch]

STILL WAITING ON LANDITH'S SCORES FOR OCEAN AND MUNKEY'S GAMES, AND G_G'S SCORE FOR MUNKEY'S GAME.

C'MON GUYS SERIOUSLY.

[King Munkey]

Landith was out of town for the weekend. But Game_girl I am not entirely for sure about.

[Zylos]

Don't worry, it's just Game_Girl's ADD kicking in. It does that every once in a while, but with a good kick to the butt you can get her to do what she's supposed to.

[tSwitch]

Landith was out of town for the weekend. But Game_girl I am not entirely for sure about.

Landith was last active Yesterday.

[King Munkey]

oh well i talked to him saturday and he said he was on his ipod without a computer amd internet. I am just saying what he has said.