How to make RPG games in DSGM 5

[JanMulder]

Change the Correction X and Y in the action Init RPG Sprite to -16 and -16.

[mangakun]

I also do that, but it isn't change....

[JanMulder]

I just did that in your project and it worked...

[Buck_7]

I think he means how the map repeats? You know, the wierd scrolling effect?

[JanMulder]

I don't know what he means, but he also needs to change his Correction X and Y to - 16.

[Buck_7]

That's to center the sprite in the correct position, right?

[JanMulder]

Yes.

[Buck_7]

Is there a way of changing the sprite's direction?

[JanMulder]

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RPG_LookAtDirection(Screen, RPGNumber, Direction)

For example:

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RPG_LookAtDirection(1/*Top Screen*/, 0 /*Main Character*/, RPG_LEFT /*Left*/);

[Buck_7]

Thank you.

[aekara]

hi great tutorial jan.
i am going to use it on a new game that i will soon start but i only have one problem. is there a site where a can find some good tiles?becouse i can't draw very well.thanks!

[JanMulder]

You should make them yourself. It's not hard, you don't have to "draw" them. You can just zoom in on paint and plot every pixel seperately. Everyone can do that! It's the only way you can control the amount of colors used and the amount of different tiles used. You can also get tiles from a website, but you'll take the risk of having too many different tiles in your background.

[aekara]

if i take tiles from a website
why is it a risk?

[JanMulder]

Because it may have too many different colors AND too many different 8x8 tiles. But you probably have no idea what it means.

[aekara]

what? no i am not that stupid
i know that i can't use more than 256 colours.
i just wanted to know what will happen in the if i put A LOT 32 x 32 tiles

[TheMackshun]

I am using rpg maker vx's. They are perfect, although they do overuse colors. Even after the color is reduced, they still look pretty decent and professional. I definately recommend to use them. They are also 32x32.

[aekara]

thanks! do i have to download rpg maker?
now am looking into pokemon games but i dont realy like them
thanks again

[TheMackshun]

Yes, or you can just google for the tilesets.

[aekara]

ok thank you

[JanMulder]

what? no i am not that stupid
i know that i can't use more than 256 colours.
i just wanted to know what will happen in the if i put A LOT 32 x 32 tiles

You have no idea what I said, but that's perfectly fine with me. I understand most of the people don't do research on that kind of stuff. Just do it: download it and take the risk, but remember you won't be able to load a lot of backgrounds.