Wishful thinking?

[Random Wishful Thinker]

I'm probably being stupid, but is there a free program out there for making anything that remotely resembles a dating sim.. in English? That could be used by a complete idiot who knows very little about C++ coding- or any coding, for that matter, aside from a lot of HTML?
..You know, when I read that over, it's the most pathetic thing I've ever heard. x_x Wah. ..But I just had to ask! It can't hurt, right?

[Random Wishful Thinker]

You know, this RenPy that's mentioned in a different thread might be what I'm looking for! XD Before I check it out, though, I have to finish some chores. -_-

[Erik]

What I personally like very much for making any kind of game is GameMaker. It's a program that lets you make games without much code - you can drag-and-drop 'actions' (small buttons with a picture on them) to events (for example an alarm event). For the more advanced programmers it has a built-in programming language which can be used instead of actions and leaves few limits to your games. Comes with a comprehensive guide and has a forum with helpful users.
Few people make visual novels with them, but it is very well possible (actually, it would be quite an easy genre to program).

[Random Wishful Thinker]

Thanks for the link! -runs off to it-

[ranma girl]

Was just discussing this topic on Mega Tokyo...I've been using a program called InterAx for the past couple months that allows an individual to design a game and add their own artwork without doing any programming. You can make walk-through games with it like "Myst" or a standard dating sim. It has some limitations (that's the trade off for not having to program), but it's really great.

You still have to be able to come up with a game design and artwork, but that's a lot of fun.

The program's called InterAx and the website is here:

http://www.cognitial.com/interax/index.htm

[Unicorn]

Depending on the complexity of the game's design, Adrift might also suffice.

http://www.adrift.org.uk/

[Random Wishful Thinker]

All so helpful! Thank you all!

[Wishful]

Guess who this is? ^_^;; Just thought I'd mention that I have an account now. -nodnod-

[Sai]

Guess who this is? ^_^;; Just thought I'd mention that I have an account now. -nodnod-

heh, welcome to the forums

[Wishful]

Guess who this is? ^_^;; Just thought I'd mention that I have an account now. -nodnod-

heh, welcome to the forums

-bows- Thank you!