This week, we are starting our new series of tutorials to walk you through making a simple game using RPG Maker VX Ace. For a very nicely formatted pdf version of this tutorial, check out the VX Ace Tutorial Page on our main website.

What is RPG Maker VX Ace?

RPG Maker VX Ace is a game engine designed to make 2D Roleplaying Games. RPG Maker VX Ace was created to be simple enough for anyone to use: You don’t need any specialized programming knowledge to run it.

All the aspects of creating an RPG can be controlled in RPG Maker VX Ace through a simple point and click graphical user interface.

RPG Maker VX Ace Editor View

 But if it is simple enough for anyone to use, why do we need these tutorials?

The purpose of this series of tutorials is to give the people who read them a head start in making their own game with RPG Maker. While you can learn on your own, and many people have, there are plenty of pitfalls that can be easily avoided with a bit of information. Continue reading →