
MZ 101: Essentials of Design in RPG Maker MZ
4 videos
Updated 2 months ago
In this course, we cover how to make your own simple, fun, functional RPG, the default way. This is the fastest way to make an RPG, and every designer benefits from understanding these essential techniques.
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How to Get Started in RPG Maker MZ - MZ 101 Lesson 1
Tyruswoo StudioHey, this is Tyruswoo, and welcome to this tutorial of how to get started in RPG Maker MZ! To support the creation of more courses and plugins for RPG Maker, join at Tyruswoo.com! 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Create a New Project 00:43 - Map Editing Mode 05:38 - Event Editing Mode 10:59 - Playtesting 14:11 - Map Properties 15:01 - Database 17:18 - Plugin Manager 17:39 - Options: Dark Theme 18:17 - End Screen: Music and Scripture Music: "Song of Growth," an arrangement by Tyruswoo from the traditional English folk tune "Dives and Lazarus."30 views -
How to Create and Link Maps! RPG Maker MZ - MZ 101 Lesson 2
Tyruswoo StudioIn this tutorial we will cover how to create new maps in RPG Maker MZ, and how to link your new maps and your previous maps using Transfer Player events! 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Create a New Map 01:38 Mapping a Small Cave 03:27 Transfer Quick Events 05:04 Playtesting 05:29 Conclusion 06:05 End Screen: Music and Scripture To support the creation of more courses and plugins for RPG Maker, join at Tyruswoo.com! Music: "Song of Growth," an arrangement by Tyruswoo from the traditional English folk tune "Dives and Lazarus."12 views -
How to Load Sample Maps, and Door Quick Events! RPG Maker MZ - MZ 101 Lesson 3
Tyruswoo StudioIn this tutorial, we cover how to load Sample Maps, and how to use Door Quick Events! 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Loading Sample Maps 02:39 Background Music for Maps 03:45 Door Quick Events 05:37 Transfer Quick Events 07:24 Playtesting 08:26 Examining Event Contents of Door Quick Events 11:07 End Screen: Music and Scripture To support the creation of more courses and plugins for RPG Maker, join at Tyruswoo.com! Music: "Song of Growth," an arrangement by Tyruswoo from the traditional English folk tune "Dives and Lazarus."18 views -
How to Create Conditional Transfers Using Player Direction! RPG Maker MZ - MZ 101 Lesson 4
Tyruswoo StudioIn this tutorial, we will cover how to use conditional transfers, or in other words, a transfer that occurs based on a conditional being met! In this case, we will show how to use player direction to allow 1 tile to transfer the player to 4 different locations, depending on the direction the player is facing when stepping on the tile. 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Load a Sample Map 01:31 Design Decisions for Map Entrances 02:58 Transfer Quick Event 03:45 Event Editor 04:46 Conditional Branches 06:49 Nested Conditional Branches 08:42 Transfer Destinations 10:36 Reasoning for Nesting Conditional Branches 11:10 Transfers to Exit Each Side of the Map 14:30 Playtesting 15:21 Conclusion 16:30 End Screen: Music and Scripture To support the creation of more courses and plugins for RPG Maker, join at Tyruswoo.com! Music: "Song of Growth," an arrangement by Tyruswoo from the traditional English folk tune "Dives and Lazarus."60 views