How to Create a Game With RPG Toolkit

RPG Toolkit is an extremely useful and versatile tool for computer role-playing game designers. Even people who aren't game designers can create a game with RPG Toolkit with relative ease, as long as they have some programming knowledge.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Learn some of the basic terminology involved in RPG Toolkit. In particular, you should understand each of the basic file types, including Boards, Tiles, Players, Enemies, Items, Animations and Programs.

2. Download RPG Toolkit from the RPG Toolkit at the SourceForge website, and install RPG toolkit.

3. Launch RPG Toolkit. Select "File" and then "New Project." Give your game a name, and select a location to store the files. Check the box that says, "Copy the default files into game." This creates the files necessary for your game.

4. Click the "New Board" button, which is the second button from the top on the toolbar. This allows you to create the background for the scene using either the default tiles included in RPG Toolkit or GIF files you provide.

5. Add the particular elements you want from the basic filetypes.

6. Include optional plug-ins to enhance your scene.

7. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 for each scene you wish to create.

8. Save your project. To test your game, run it either within RPG Toolkit or as a stand alone game.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have technical issues during the process of trying to create a game with RPG Toolkit, check the RPG Toolkit FAQ at ToolKitZone.

Resources

• RPG Toolkit at SourceForge
• RPG Toolkit FAQ at ToolKitZone