RPGM Coming of Age [v3.5] [Crazybat]

[Crazybat]

Hi guys,

I got hold of a copy of rpgmaker MZ and I’m investigating if it’s at all feasible to covert the game from Vx Ace to MZ.

I learned of the existence of a converter script that should convert at least all the maps/event/tilesets to a format that can be used in MZ.

I’m not saying I’m going to convert it. I’m the process of doing research if it’s doable.

Pro’s:

-Can set higher resolution by default. No need to use falxonxp or dll anymore
-Hopefully gets rid of the random can’t create bitmap crashing?
-Comes with default features like auto saving and mouse support that required a script in VX Ace.
-Able to use new features like a phone plugin that looks really neat.


Con’s:
- Every function that I have used scripts for needs to be replaced by something similar. This also require manual changing all parts of the code where any of those scripts are used.
-By default only supports png for image format and ogg for sound files. Currently using a lot of mp3 format and jpg files those will all need to be converted. If for some reason I’ll have to stick to PNG the game size will inflate.

There are actually paid plugins to support JPG format, but the example I saw it needed additional script lines.
Considering there are over 9000+ images having to change those all manual is a big no. More research is needed.


So I wrote a wall of text about my first experiences with attempting a conversion. (feel free to skip if you’re not interested)

Spoiler: Dev blog struggles with converting

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[Bobber Tail]

Maybe you've already seen the event and this pop-up just appeared because I made some changes later on.

You can check the recollection room if it's already unlocked it's the sixth event under the exhibitionist events:

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May covers half of one side of the room, won't move and can't find a key to make her go away.

 

[Mikojyan]

May covers half of one side of the room, won't move and can't find a key to make her go away.

You can use the debug item in the inventory to erase the standing picture if it's stuck. Have to get it from the chest in her room first tho iirc

 

[Mikojyan]

Also does anyone know the exact points for which May's exhibitionism and corruption stats will be capped, and have to do event to increase them more?

 

[Bobber Tail]

Hi guys,

I got hold of a copy of rpgmaker MZ and I’m investigating if it’s at all feasible to covert the game from Vx Ace to MZ.

I learned of the existence of a converter script that should convert at least all the maps/event/tilesets to a format that can be used in MZ.

I’m not saying I’m going to convert it. I’m the process of doing research if it’s doable.

Pro’s:

-Can set higher resolution by default. No need to use falxonxp or dll anymore
-Hopefully gets rid of the random can’t create bitmap crashing?
-Comes with default features like auto saving and mouse support that required a script in VX Ace.
-Able to use new features like a phone plugin that looks really neat.


Con’s:
- Every function that I have used scripts for needs to be replaced by something similar. This also require manual changing all parts of the code where any of those scripts are used.
-By default only supports png for image format and ogg for sound files. Currently using a lot of mp3 format and jpg files those will all need to be converted. If for some reason I’ll have to stick to PNG the game size will inflate.

There are actually paid plugins to support JPG format, but the example I saw it needed additional script lines.
Considering there are over 9000+ images having to change those all manual is a big no. More research is needed.


So I wrote a wall of text about my first experiences with attempting a conversion. (feel free to skip if you’re not interested)

Spoiler: Dev blog struggles with converting

You don't have permission to view the spoiler content. Log in or register now.

Something like this can do batch conversion of images. I used something similar in the past. Free limits how many images at a time.

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[Bobber Tail]

You can use the debug item in the inventory to erase the standing picture if it's stuck. Have to get it from the chest in her room first tho iirc

Suddenly she was on the other side. It may have something to do with what you're wearing when you enter.

 

[Crazybat]

Something like this can do batch conversion of images. I used something similar in the past. Free limits how many images at a time.

You must be registered to see the links

Yeah converting isn't really the problem. I have tool for that it's more that the total size increase by several GB probably.

 

[Bobber Tail]

Yeah converting isn't really the problem. I have tool for that it's more that the total size increase by several GB probably.

I think it could work as you can, after initial DL, just offer Update Only files. I've seen a few RPGMaker games do that recently, then players would have options. Some also divide the DL or offer Torrents. Still trying RenPy may solve a lot of things, including offering easy Mac and Android copies and compression. And WebM and many other image and video options. There are a few Dev's here that are converting RPGMaker games to RenPy, if you have questions go to the tech forum.

 

[Sozerign]

Any plans to expand on the House of Pleasures events? She could start taking outcalls where she becomes an escort (maybe for people she actually knows in life already) and even be hired out for debauchery events. Game is amazing every time I come back to it, thank you for all your hard work and effort over the years

 

[roadhog2135]

Is there anyway to play on a Mac?

 

[qoom]

Is there anyway to play on a Mac?

you can run it through whisky (wine). make sure to run the falcon-mkxp.

 

[uwubakauwu]

Something like this can do batch conversion of images. I used something similar in the past. Free limits how many images at a time.

You must be registered to see the links

Crazybat
Or you can install ImageMagick and just type "mogrify -format png *.jpg"

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[Crazybat]

Crazybat
Or you can install ImageMagick and just type "mogrify -format png *.jpg"

You must be registered to see the links

I've used xncovert for batch converting files for a while. I've already completed converting them, but thanks for the suggestion.

 

[CutieLvr]

Crazybat, how do I get to webcam first stage? That quest has been up for a long time and everytime I try nothing happens. Just ignores it.
The "Quests" are helpfu, but they need to show how to actually do the quest. I also can't seem to visit Gina for the sleepover and I can't find the "known problems" in order to find the "read me" for the work around.
Right now her stats read: Confidence 23, Corruption 11, Exhibition 19, and Shame 33.

 

[Crazybat]

Crazybat, how do I get to webcam first stage? That quest has been up for a long time and everytime I try nothing happens. Just ignores it.
The "Quests" are helpfu, but they need to show how to actually do the quest. I also can't seem to visit Gina for the sleepover and I can't find the "known problems" in order to find the "read me" for the work around.
Right now her stats read: Confidence 23, Corruption 11, Exhibition 19, and Shame 33.

The known problems are listed in the readme file that came with the game. You probably are suffering from this issue:

- Sometimes When the text speed under settings is set to instant choices are causing you unable to start some events.
(Gina's sleepover and some of the webcam events for example). Setting the text speeds to NORMAL under settings should fix this.


So setting text speed to normal under setting should "fix" this problem and you should be able to start both the webcam event and the Gina sleepover.

 

[daison78]

Is it possible to go full screen, or full window? Is it possible to make the font bigger? I tried using F5 and F6 but they do nothing.

It's F5... (maybe you have a HP laptop with Fn button switched or something?)

 

[CutieLvr]

The known problems are listed in the readme file that came with the game. You probably are suffering from this issue:

- Sometimes When the text speed under settings is set to instant choices are causing you unable to start some events.
(Gina's sleepover and some of the webcam events for example). Setting the text speeds to NORMAL under settings should fix this.


So setting text speed to normal under setting should "fix" this problem and you should be able to start both the webcam event and the Gina sleepover.

Yup, had it on instant, will set to normal. Thank you. In your quests, if a certain outfit or some level is needed for certain events, it should say so in the quest as well. That way we know what must be done and save you from a lot of unnecessary questions, js. Thank you, my friend. When should I have her go to her sister to shave her bush?

 

[CutieLvr]

I think it would be awesome if May had dreams where she is pregnant by her dad, Gina's dad, even Daniel, and/or others, and she fucks and still prostitutes herself with a baby belly. They are only dreams (that we get to see), but you never know what happens down the road in real life. Would also love to see a family fuck-fest in the parents' bed or living room, where parents and kids all bang together and swap partners.

 

[Yuni42]

Yup, had it on instant, will set to normal. Thank you. In your quests, if a certain outfit or some level is needed for certain events, it should say so in the quest as well. That way we know what must be done and save you from a lot of unnecessary questions, js. Thank you, my friend. When should I have her go to her sister to shave her bush?

there will be a script line talking about time to shave, you go talk to sis and it triggers automatically. the same script line also says that to progress further in events she should shave.

 

[Yuni42]

Hi guys,

I got hold of a copy of rpgmaker MZ and I’m investigating if it’s at all feasible to covert the game from Vx Ace to MZ.

I learned of the existence of a converter script that should convert at least all the maps/event/tilesets to a format that can be used in MZ.

I’m not saying I’m going to convert it. I’m the process of doing research if it’s doable.

Pro’s:

-Can set higher resolution by default. No need to use falxonxp or dll anymore
-Hopefully gets rid of the random can’t create bitmap crashing?
-Comes with default features like auto saving and mouse support that required a script in VX Ace.
-Able to use new features like a phone plugin that looks really neat.


Con’s:
- Every function that I have used scripts for needs to be replaced by something similar. This also require manual changing all parts of the code where any of those scripts are used.
-By default only supports png for image format and ogg for sound files. Currently using a lot of mp3 format and jpg files those will all need to be converted. If for some reason I’ll have to stick to PNG the game size will inflate.

There are actually paid plugins to support JPG format, but the example I saw it needed additional script lines.
Considering there are over 9000+ images having to change those all manual is a big no. More research is needed.


So I wrote a wall of text about my first experiences with attempting a conversion. (feel free to skip if you’re not interested)

Spoiler: Dev blog struggles with converting

You don't have permission to view the spoiler content. Log in or register now.

if it makes the devloping easier on the long run and for the game to be of higher quality id encourage it but ofcourse itll depend on how much effort you really want to put into this aspect of your project. i came to the thread for another suggestion then i saw you want to test moving to a new engine. especially with the crashes i have often in the game because i speed things up because theres a lot more to do, and i also faced some issues with a lot of important events not triggering, such as subway and fathers office, walking topless in the house after corruption stage 3.
my other main opinion for improving the game quality was taking care of inconsistencies, for it to be a complete experience rather than implementing new ideas and leaving some incompleted, and since theres some empty places on the map youd figure filling the holes while starting new ideas.
ofcourse this is all just an ideal idea to me of what the major flaws i experienced were and rather a suggestion for what should be fixed, because of these bugs i felt like corruption in the mc minds was very inconsistent, in an event shes still shy and in another shes likes the attention a bit too much. rather than laying roads not being able to complete it and itd be a situation where the developer has abandoned his game which i do not wish for this game, it is very rich and has a lot of potential for many things in it.