Where to start with an adventure/monster capture RPG game

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

I am making an adventure/monster capture RPG game (pokemon) and just don’t know where to start. I’ve started making the map in tiled but other than that, idk what part I should start with. Can anyone make me a list of the different parts I need to focus on? Thank you [import]uid: 146992 topic_id: 26164 reply_id: 326164[/import]

#2

You know what you want in your app so you should start making your own list then perhaps have others help you refine it, rather than asking for a whole list by someone else.

Still, to get you started;

  • Map
  • Movement
  • Inventory system
  • Capture/party system
  • Battle system
  • Leveling system
  • Saving/restoring [import]uid: 52491 topic_id: 26164 reply_id: 105987[/import]
#3

Thank you. I just needed something to look off of because I was totally lost. Now do you think this is something someone with no programing experience can pull off with dedication? I started learning Objective C/Cocos2D but then found Corona so i figured this would be better for a first timer [import]uid: 146992 topic_id: 26164 reply_id: 105995[/import]

#4

Also if this is your first ever game project I would strongly suggest putting it on the backburner until your more experienced.

RPG type games are one of the most complex types of game you can make. However if you are an experienced programmer or have made games before then go for it :slight_smile: [import]uid: 84637 topic_id: 26164 reply_id: 106072[/import]

#5

I half agree with Danny, though I think this may depend on your patience.

If you break it up into smaller projects I’d say it’s possible to do this learning as you go - but it would be much harder and more frustrating than doing so with some experience.

IF you are hell bent on doing so my advice would be to write down all the things you need in a list and then start with the easier elements first.

I’d probably start by having a character move around a map - see how you go - if that goes OK, move to next step.

Whichever way you tackle it, now or when you have more experience, dedication+passion are key.

Peach :slight_smile: [import]uid: 52491 topic_id: 26164 reply_id: 106141[/import]

#6

Thank you guys! I think I am going to jump right in. May not be the best decision but I have confidence. I have the first “level” made on Tiled, going to work on getting the character on and movement now. Thanks again! [import]uid: 146992 topic_id: 26164 reply_id: 106224[/import]

#7

Good luck, let us know how you go :slight_smile: [import]uid: 52491 topic_id: 26164 reply_id: 106617[/import]