How do I make a game?

[Chushiki Maho]

@SinusPi
Now that I think of it, you've got a point. It would be easier for newbies to just check the FAQ for game creating software, instead of posting a bunch of threads asking the same thing.

[Lina]

@ Lina - have you tried bassnovel? that has free sprites and backgrounds you can use.

No, I didn't know that one. It looks great and is extremely helpful for me. Thank you!

[mangalover45]

i download the Renpy but it did not work! T_T

[Chushiki Maho]

@mangalover45

what kind of computer do you have? also, did you download the right file for it? (for example: if you downloaded a .zip file when you have a windows computer, then you should've downloaded it as an .exe file.

[SinusPi]

A .zip is fine for Windows machines as well - since W Vista they natively unzip archives. However, it seems to me that mangalover45 lacks general skills, which might be required to successfully "make a game". For example, it's of paramount importance to specify errors and problems in more detail, than "did not work T_T". Did it crash? Did it extract wrongly? Did it display weird crap?

[Widget]

Is Novelty worth it?
I mean, it hasn't been updated for ages (iirc)

It's more user friendly than Ren'Py since it has its own interface.
I haven't tested this out but I think it only makes the scripting, placing of images easier... I'm not sure about designing your game's interface like options screen, editing your main menu etc.

[fleet]

Is Novelty worth it?
I mean, it hasn't been updated for ages (iirc)

It's more user friendly than Ren'Py since it has its own interface.
I haven't tested this out but I think it only makes the scripting, placing of images easier... I'm not sure about designing your game's interface like options screen, editing your main menu etc.

It's free; it's 'worth it' if you find it useful. Last update was December 2010. You can design your own interface, but that involves some coding.

[Widget]

You can design your own interface, but that involves some coding.

Too bad right?
I had a hard time coding Ren'Py's so I guess Novelty's interface too.

[gekiganwing]

Mangalover45, did you mention what sort of computer you're using yet? Give us detailed information.

Also, what version of Renpy did you download? Was it .exe, .zip, or another version? Once you downloaded it, were you able to open the Renpy program? Did you have trouble creating a new game? Can you get "The Question" (which should be in one of the folders) started?

I don't want to seem rude, but it looks like you've been posting very similar messages in other threads. Please keep in mind that it's polite to stay on topic, and ask questions where it's appropriate. Please provide detailed feedback, and be patient if you don't see an answer right away.

[OtakuD]

Fortunately Novelty is still in developement and I must say, I absolutely love it!

From the creator:

"Re: Dear Leader, where are thou?

Postby ErikB » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:32 am


Wether or not a Pro-version is still feasible, I still intend to release a definitive v1.0 that will be feature-complete and can be used for commercial development.

There's not much I can say except that time flies! The past year I've been pretty deep in my work and my business. While we finally have some money in the bank and no longer have to work for our survival, i.e. we can go home at 5pm, I'm still trying to manage my energy and what I do with my spare time. My brain can get pretty exhausted after a day's work.

Unfortunately for you, Novelty has not been getting the attention it deserves. It's not that I've forgotten about it or any of you. It just feels like I blinked and six months passed.

PS. I've been reading about the dating sim that 4chan members made about disabled girls.. and I thought "what if that had been made in Novelty". Kinda motivating me to get going."