This is RPG Maker MZ, the latest in the RPG Maker series, which allows anyone to easily create RPGs.
We are planning to update the version 1.4.0 of RPG Maker MZ soon.
★ Points of Version 1.4.0
- The editor will be able to handle data that is compatible with RPG Maker MV animations.
- Improved performance of animation playback by updating Effekseer version.
To go along with our publisher sale, RPG Maker MZ has also been updated to the latest version! And included in those updates are two much anticipated upgrades to the Battle Animations tab:
Effekseer integration updated to the latest version!
The ability to use MV Style Frame Animations!
To celebrate, in conjunction with the Effekseer team, we’re hosting the MZ Battle Animation Showdown!
And what will you do for this contest? Making Battle Animations!
The contest will have two different categories, one for MZ Effekseer Particle Animations, and one for MV Style Frame Animations. You can enter one, or both.
Make the best animations you can using the rules below and see if you can take the prize!
Lastly, for RPG Maker MV users, it is possible to participate in this event using the RPG Maker MZ demo version, so we hope you will take this opportunity to experience RPG Maker MZ.
Also, we have prepared a special bundle that includes MV and MZ during this period.
RPG Maker MZ Free Trial
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/18430/RPGMV_x_MZ/
How to Entry
Download the Template Project.
After editing the Template Project for this event, please upload it using
File → Upload to the Workshop.
When uploading, use the following Tags
Category：Resources,
Resource Type：Animations,
Flavor：Optional
Description: Please include a description of the participating categories, an introduction to your work, and a list of credits for the materials you used.
Rules
- To submit your animation to the contest, add it to the workshop as a MZ Project using the template included at the bottom of this post. (this submission should be an unencrypted project, not a deployed file).
- Place your animation in the 1st slot in the Animations tab of the database.
- You may add any materials to the project you need to showcase your animation. The judging will be done based on the preview in the MZ engine.
- You may only use user-created resources that are available for modification and commercial use. Proper copyrights and/or credits must be included in the entry.
- You can use your own resources, but you must include copyrights and/or credits.
- You may not create a character that infringes on third party copyright or trademarks.
- You reserve the right to delete your entry even if it has already been posted and voted on.
- You may edit your work and/or the description after posting (we may contact you for confirmation if the character has changed significantly since the original posting).
- Submissions including adult materials such as extreme violence and/or nudity will not be accepted.
- Only one Particle Animation entry and one Frame Animation entry per user.
Prizes
After the submission deadline, our judges will determine the best of the best in each category. There will be separate 1st through 3rd place prizes for each.
- 1st Place: $50 Steam Wallet Code
- 2nd Place: $25 Steam Wallet Code
- 3rd Place: $10 Steam Wallet Code
Bonus Particle Animation Assets from Effekseer!
As a special bonus, the Effekseer team has sent a special pack of Particle Animation assets, free for everyone! You are free to use them in your entry, or in your latest projects!
BONUS EFFEKSEER PARTICLE ANIMATION ASSETS
Contest Dates
The contest will run from December 9th until December 27th 11:59PM Pacific! Get your entries in before then!
Entry Template
The entry template is a RPG Maker MZ project stripped down to the bare minimum for smaller file size. You must use this as a basis for your submission. You can add any materials needed to highlight your animation (including enemy graphics and backgrounds for the animation preview).
So enjoy the Publisher Sale! Get RPG Maker engines, packs, or maybe even check out some of our other games for inspiration. And get to work on those Animations. We look forward to seeing them!