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expired Posted by StoneMoney • Feb 12, 2024

RPG Maker XP (PC Digital Download)

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    • RPG MAKER lets you create an original role-playing game without any prior specialized knowledge or training. RPG MAKER XP is full of the functions you've been asking for, including game data encryption and a scripting feature that lets you change the very heart of the RPG MAKER engine.
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Steam has RPG Maker XP (PC Digital Download) for Free.

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  • Note: A Steam account is requires to activate/purchase and play (free to join).

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About the game:
    • RPG MAKER lets you create an original role-playing game without any prior specialized knowledge or training. RPG MAKER XP is full of the functions you've been asking for, including game data encryption and a scripting feature that lets you change the very heart of the RPG MAKER engine.
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through Feb 19 at 1pm EST.

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I didn't know anything about rpgmaker until googling it right now, but it seems like MZ is actually the latest version, although it's not yet as mature as MV, and it's $40: https://store.steampowered.com/ap..._Maker_MZ/

It seems like each version is substantially different so if you're going to sink a ton of time into learning how to make a game with this, it might not be worth learning an old version just to save $30-$40.

Particularly, XP seems to be ancient and only runs on windows so it's probably worth paying at least the $12 for MV so you will be able to distribute the game you make on other platforms like android/ios, but realistically unless you consider your time worthless it's probably better to buy MZ or not buy it at all
Oh crap. Do I have to make a horrible JRPG now?
Quoting from a Steam review:
"I'm so happy that this became free, now I can make video games for Microsoft's latest OS; Windows XP!"

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Feb 13, 2024
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jedinat
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Oh crap. Do I have to make a horrible JRPG now?
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ACAx1985
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The newest version is on sale for 12USD:

https://store.steampowered.com/ap..._Maker_MV/
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16RS
Feb 13, 2024
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Yes! Now I can finally make that JRPG I always thought I wanted to make like 25 years ago. Awesome!
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Quote from ACAx1985 :
The newest version is on sale for 12USD:

https://store.steampowered.com/ap..._Maker_MV/ [steampowered.com]
I didn't know anything about rpgmaker until googling it right now, but it seems like MZ is actually the latest version, although it's not yet as mature as MV, and it's $40: https://store.steampowered.com/ap..._Maker_MZ/

It seems like each version is substantially different so if you're going to sink a ton of time into learning how to make a game with this, it might not be worth learning an old version just to save $30-$40.

Particularly, XP seems to be ancient and only runs on windows so it's probably worth paying at least the $12 for MV so you will be able to distribute the game you make on other platforms like android/ios, but realistically unless you consider your time worthless it's probably better to buy MZ or not buy it at all
Last edited by hologramtrespasser February 12, 2024 at 07:04 PM.
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FrugalBrutal
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Free? There's 791 DLCs. Lol
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LordKel
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Quote from ACAx1985 :
The newest version is on sale for 12USD:

https://store.steampowered.com/ap..._Maker_MV/
MZ is the newest one, not MV.
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Quote from 16RS :
Yes! Now I can finally make that JRPG I always thought I wanted to make like 25 years ago. Awesome!
Quoting from a Steam review:
"I'm so happy that this became free, now I can make video games for Microsoft's latest OS; Windows XP!"
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peterwsmith
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My daughter has been wanting to try one of these, and free is a good price. Thanks for sharing!
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Added to the backlog. Thanks!
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NEW0
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Getting some kind of steam error while trying to claim it
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The last time I touched RPG Maker it was RPG Maker 2000, so, free upgrade!
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BostonBatman
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Do I need Windows XP to run this?
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JimR2075
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Contrary to the name, this is not specific to Windows XP. Its from 2005 so was made during XP timeframe. But it works on new OS too.
I just installed and launched it fine on my Win 11 laptop. (didn't exhaustively test)

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Quote from BostonBatman :
Do I need Windows XP to run this?
No, see my reply above. I just ran it on Win11

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