Greetings! It’s been a while since we had much of an update here. I assure you that we’ve been working hard behind the scenes. I’ve personally spent a great deal of time gathering information from around the web and preparing for future translation. Loki has been keeping contact open with Degica, the English publisher of recent Enterbrain products, in order to try and obtain information from them.

First up, we have some new package illustration floating around. Enterbrain has an updated image on their store page, amazon.co.jp, and the Kadokawa Games website. I’ve taken the liberty to do a bit of quick editing with English text. I also did a rough translation of the graphic generator that was announced a while back. Both will be posted at the bottom of this news post. I hope that this means we’re in for a product page opening up shortly. Loki has heard from Degica at RPG Maker Web that we should expect some more news in a week or two. Maybe they are referring to this? Time will tell.

Next in line, I have found some information hinting at RGSS3 carrying Ruby 1.9. I cannot confirm this, and it is mere speculation, so please take this with a grain of salt. I’ve found numerous cases of Yoji Ojima (programmer behind the maker series) working with Ruby 1.9. This of course doesn’t mean too much. They are after all engaged with development and have a past with Ruby, so it only stands to reason that working with later revisions of Ruby isn’t too out of the ordinary. To clarify, I haven’t found anything specifically tying RGSS to any of this. I remain hopeful though!

Finally, some information as to my plans concerning the translation of the actual software. Again, with only speculation at my side, I presume that a trial version of RPG Maker VX Ace will be released one to two weeks prior to the official launch. This would mean a trial version would be released around late November to early December. If Enterbrain follows through with how they’ve handled the maker releases in the past, the trial will be limited. Not with time as in the 30 day trials for the English releases mind you. The Japanese trials have contained limitations such as the lack of an ability to save your project and a maximum of 10 maps, with 10 events per map.

I have plans to translate the trial if one should be released and to translate it only. Please do not ask about anything concerning circumventing these trial limitations. The same goes for the full version once released. I will not respond to anything involving getting past authentication schemes or how to obtain the full version. If you do have interest in buying the Japanese version however, do feel free to contact me. I can try to point you in the right direction and guide you through the process.

Now, once I obtain either the trial or full version (whichever comes first), I will begin translation. I have no real plans on working on the help file right now. I will release a full English localization of the program itself, along with the database and scripts. After completion, I will begin work on the help file and release that separately later on. I’d like to open communication with anyone interested in translating the software in a language other than English. If you happen to be reading this and have an interest in such, feel free to get a hold of me. I’ll be glad to hand over anything within legal limits that you may require in order to aide in the process.

Based on its predecessor "RPG Maker VX", the event command system and various other areas have been strengthened. Create your own character graphics by simply using a combination of the supplied original parts. This is one way that game production functions have been revamped substantially. As the latest installment of the RPG Maker series for Windows, this software becomes the trump card (ace) of RPG production.

Feature 1: New functionality to create your original characters, and migration to RGSS3 for scripting!
Even if you are unable to draw up graphics, an original character can be made from the combination of parts with the built in "Character Maker" and "Face Graphic Maker". One of many new features to assist with RPG production! In addition, for those with knowledge in extensibility (Script Editing) we've made things much easier with the introduction of "RGSS3".


Feature 2: Additional Enhancements to Basic Functions
Event commands have been strengthened and additional optional settings have been given. For example, there is a newly added function for specialties called "Feature" in which things like "Provoke" and "Protect" which have become standards in many famous RPGs can be added with ease.


Feature 3: Making Combat More Interesting with a "Finisher System"
A third gauge called the "TP Gauge" has been implemented following the well-known HP and MP gauges. TP can be accumulated in the course of battle and can be released for use of a finisher! Customizing how TP and the rest of the system works is entirely possible.


*The game screen is under development
and does not depict the final product.


<< "RPG Maker VX Ace" Software Requirements >>

OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 Japanese Edition
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or Equivalent
Memory: 512MB or More
HDD: 400MB Free Space or More
Display: Resolution of 1024x768 or More
Other: Compatible with both 32 and 64 bit OS

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