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RPGcN[VX FAQ

RPG Maker VX FAQ

Below you will find the RPG Maker VX features and specifications and answers to submitted questions.

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Table of contents

General Questions
Event Command Questions
Database Questions
Battle Questions
Material Questions

All answers for this FAQ are based on standard functions. Some answers may relate to script editing.

General Questions

Q:
RPG Maker VX is installed but it wont start!
A:
In order to use RPG Maker VX, you must install the "RPG Maker VX RTP", it contains the material data required for the "RPG Maker VX" program to work. Please choose "RPG Maker VX RTP installation" on the installation screen.
Q:
When I try to start RPG Maker VX the following message appears "RPGVX Editor has caused an error." and the program ends. When I try to play a game the following message appears "RGSS2 Player has caused an error." and the game ends.
A:
Depending on your computer setup and windows the hardware DEP (execution protection), which is used in RPG Maker VX cannot be started. You will need to change your hardware DEP setup. Please refer here about a detailed setting method.
Q:
Net authentication (activation) failed.
A:
Depending on the message displayed please try one of the following solutions.
  • Cannont connect to an authentication server
    • Please change the security settings try again.
    • Please try again after waitng a little bit.
  • Authentication failed
    • Make sure your product key is correct and try again.
    • If the product key is right re-install the program.
Q:
Is it possible to convert RPG Maker 2000 and RPG Maker 2003 project data in to RPG Maker VX project data?
A:
No it is not, there is no support for converting older project data.
Q:
While in test play event that haven been changed do not show changes.
A:
Make sure you are not resuming a saved game while in test play as changed event data will only show in in a new test play.

Event Command Questions

Q:
Can video files like flash be played?
A:
No, its not possible to play video files in RPG Maker VX.
Q:
Can "wait until scrolling is completed" be established by "map scrolling"?
A:
After establishing "map scroling", it's possible to set the "scrolling on" with the distance set to 0 to get the effect like "wait until scrolling is completed".
Q:
I dont understand how to make a inn.
A:
An inn can be made by using "quick events "and selecting "inn" .

Database Questions

Q:
If a characters name contains lots of characters will the characters name overlap terms or will the message displayed adjust to fit the characters name and the term?
A:
The characters name is adjusted automatically by RPG Maker VX , in some cases the name will overlap the term and if there is a lot of dialoge on screen it will overlap the tem.
Q:
Recovery skils cannot be made in the "skill" tab.
A:
When putting in the value for "basic damage", change it to a negative (-) number and the skill will restore HP when used.
Q:
Power up skills cannot be made in the "skill" tab.
A:
You must first create the state for the power up located in the "state" tab. Then check the state which corresponds to the power up.
Q:
Tekeport out of battle skills cannot be made in the "skill" tab.
A:
You have to create a common event that forces the party out of battle.
Q:
How many enemies can an "Enemy group" have?
A:
You can have a maximum of 8 enemies per group.
Q:
While using vechiles there are no random enemy encounters.
A:
When using the "small ship", "large vessel", and "airship" random enemy encounters will not happen.
Q:
While in the "airship" events flown over are not triggered.
A:
Check the event specfications.

Battle Questions

Q:
Can the battle system be changed to a side view battle system?
A:
No, by default RPG Maker VX uses a front view battle.
Q:
If an enemy character's graphic is huge will it overflow the screen when displated?
A:
You will need to check the specfications for graphic size.
Q:
Can you set up the battle background in RPG Maker VX?
A:
No, the battle backgrounds in RPG Maker VX are processed by the program. Although the battle backgrounds in some of the sample games are set up they are done so using scripts.
Q:
During a battle when conditions for a battle event of automatic start and/or parallel processing are met the battle event does not start.
A:
Please check the specfications for the event. By default automatic start and/or parallel processing cannot be preformed in a battle event.
Q:
Although event conditions are fulfilled during a battle, the battle event does not always happen.
A:
Deoending on the "span" of the battle event that is set as "battle" the eveny will only start sometimes.
Q:
If event conditions are fulfilled, a battle event will carry out a loop making it impossible to continue with the battle.
A:
By default the event will continue forever unless stoped by using either a switch, a variable and a conditional branch, please adjust occurrence condition of an event.
Q:
Although the display position was set to "middle" or "top" by "Text Display" the message displays at the bottom.
A:
Check the display specfications.

Material Questions

Q:
Can you specify the passability of the "small ship", "large vessel", and "airship"?
A:
All vechile passability is handled by RPG Maker VX. Please refer to [passing setup] in [map] in [help] for more details.
Q:
The BGM file is playing but theres no sound.
A:
Check to see if the file is there and check if you have the latest drivers for your soundcard.
Q:
While playing a game the following error occurs "file Graphics/XXXXXXX could not be found." which causes the game to end.
A:
Check to make sure that the file "XXXXXXX" is there. If not copy the file "XXXXXXX" back into the project folder.
Q:
While playing a game the following error occurs "File Audio/XXXXXXX could not be found." which causes the game to end. .
A:
Check to make sure that the file "XXXXXXX" is there. If not copy the file "XXXXXXX" back into the project folder.
Q:
Imported material does not show up.
A:
DId you import the material into the correct folder? For example when importing a character graphic you would import it into the "Graphics/Characters" directory.
Q:
Can i use the sample games material from the sample games in my game?
A:
You can use the sample games material in your game, however please click here here for more information.
Q:
Can I sell my game made in RPG Maker VX?
A:
Yes you can but you need to make sure all content you are selling was created by you or you have the right to sell it. It's your responsibility not ours (Enterbrain) to make sure you are allowed to sell the material you used in your game. Please refer here for more information.

If your problem was not listed above , please contact support (http://www.enterbrain.co.jp/jp/s_other/support.html).

Translated Into English By: Elemental Crisis