How to Make the Best RPG

A Genius · 02-12-2003, 11:04 PM

Here's what we do: simply state what you think would make an RPG perfect.

Things that I say: It should have a great storyline.
It should have a decent and strategic vbattle system, and preferably not an ATB.
It should have less than 15 playable characters, to leave room for character developement.
It should have a bunch of minigames, or something to alter gameplay every once in a while (like the 1st person dungeons in Phantasy Star).

That's all I can think think of off the top of my head.

-A Genius (RPGs rule, when done correctly. Only a few companies can do them correctly however.)

[ February 12, 2003, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: A Genius wants a free salad ]

02-13-2003, 03:03 PM

No chonky battle system like the one seen in Earthbound. WORST. BATTLE SYSTEM. EVER.

02-13-2003, 07:53 PM

Characters: A total of nine characters is the maximum. Even then 1 most be killed off. Anything more than 9 will create problems with character developement.

Magic: The system should not be overly complex. The best system would be the simple learning system where after earning a number of points from boss battles a character will learn a spell. Summons are optional. But they shouldn't take more than 15 seconds.

Story: Overly complex stories can overwhelm the player. Or bore them. Whichever. Simple with a little complexity is the best formula. However the stroy shouldn't sag at any point. Not even at the end game.

thats all I have so far.

02-13-2003, 08:18 PM

Originality

Greatluigi · 02-13-2003, 09:54 PM

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02-24-2003, 10:47 PM

Good information.... but that's not all there is...

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Greatluigi · 02-25-2003, 09:33 AM

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02-12-2003, 11:04 PM	#1
A Genius Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Place Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 3,578.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 4,078.00 Donate	Here's what we do: simply state what you think would make an RPG perfect. Things that I say: It should have a great storyline. It should have a decent and strategic vbattle system, and preferably not an ATB. It should have less than 15 playable characters, to leave room for character developement. It should have a bunch of minigames, or something to alter gameplay every once in a while (like the 1st person dungeons in Phantasy Star). That's all I can think think of off the top of my head. -A Genius (RPGs rule, when done correctly. Only a few companies can do them correctly however.) [ February 12, 2003, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: A Genius wants a free salad ]

02-13-2003, 03:03 PM	#2
Shinji Ikari Guest Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	No chonky battle system like the one seen in Earthbound. WORST. BATTLE SYSTEM. EVER.

02-13-2003, 07:53 PM	#3
Ighah Guest Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	Characters: A total of nine characters is the maximum. Even then 1 most be killed off. Anything more than 9 will create problems with character developement. Magic: The system should not be overly complex. The best system would be the simple learning system where after earning a number of points from boss battles a character will learn a spell. Summons are optional. But they shouldn't take more than 15 seconds. Story: Overly complex stories can overwhelm the player. Or bore them. Whichever. Simple with a little complexity is the best formula. However the stroy shouldn't sag at any point. Not even at the end game. thats all I have so far.

02-13-2003, 08:18 PM	#4
Stuaval Guest Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	Originality

02-13-2003, 09:54 PM	#5
Greatluigi Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Radioactive Grinnieland Posts: 11,608 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 4,027.50 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 4,527.50 Donate	Awesome views.

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Razer-Blade Guest Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	Good information.... but that's not all there is... .................................. I'am the alpha and the omgega vist my forums at http://invisionfree.com/forums/Xtrea...03ebc9083fc4bf

02-25-2003, 09:33 AM	#7
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