Post by lordbluerouge on Mar 10, 2021 6:23:41 GMT
LordBlueRouge said:
(Previous:The Rare/Obscure RM Games Request Topic)Special Thanks to: SegNin, Tau, Darken, TheChosenOne, TheGameArchivist, iisheron, AznChipMunk and everyone else whose every back upped an rpgmaker game onto their harddrive - these games would not exist today without you guys.
(Note:I'll be making small, unannounced, sporadic updates to this thread, hopefully every Friday, so expect changes.)
2019 UPDATE:
Changed the name so it's easier to find on Google - if you're looking for an old rpgmaker game, name it, describe it, we'll try to find it.
2017 UPDATE: With the Arrival/Return of TheGameArchivist, (and with permission from Darken) I've decided to overhaul
the Rare/Obscure RM Games Request Topic, for two very simple reasons:
1)SegNin hasn't been seen on RMN since 2013. So unless he returns one day, it's safe to assume, that most of the rpgmaker games that SegNin had are now gone, with him.
2)GamingGroundZero, one of the sites Darken listed as having old rpgmaker games is now gone. Someone has placed a robot.txt file on the domain, making it impossible to access through webarchive.org - GGZ is not just dead, It's like, it never existed.
I'd very much like to prevent such occurrences from happening again, in the future. I feel RPGmaker history is important, to not only those of us who've been working with it for more than 5 years, but for those who are picking up RPGMaker for the first time. I feel RPGMaker, like any other program, Adobe Photoshop, FinalCut Pro, Macromedia Flash, when used effectively can not only create commercial products, but products that can actually compete with commercial games - which is why I've decided to step in and manage this thread:
Studying past rpgmaker games, not only provides an invaluable framework to build the basic ideas of your game around - but also allows for the opportunity for these games be challenged and improved upon.
So, this topic is going to function the same as it did before, the minor exception is that, I'll be frequently checking in and updating the MasterList, while also updating missing links, new requests and making a personal backup copy of the games requested here for posterity's sake - So if one of our archivists does happen leave RMN, I'll have a backup copy on hand and will have it set up in such a way that it will allow for the least amount of involvement to gain access to.
My own personal advice: If there's anything I've learned over these past 10 years, it's that, nothing lasts forever - now more than ever, everyone is very easily and willing to forget the past, especially when it comes to media on the internet. So if you ever feel the urge to back something up, do it - because it might be gone tomorrow.
the Rare/Obscure RM Games Request Topic, for two very simple reasons:
1)SegNin hasn't been seen on RMN since 2013. So unless he returns one day, it's safe to assume, that most of the rpgmaker games that SegNin had are now gone, with him.
2)GamingGroundZero, one of the sites Darken listed as having old rpgmaker games is now gone. Someone has placed a robot.txt file on the domain, making it impossible to access through webarchive.org - GGZ is not just dead, It's like, it never existed.
I'd very much like to prevent such occurrences from happening again, in the future. I feel RPGmaker history is important, to not only those of us who've been working with it for more than 5 years, but for those who are picking up RPGMaker for the first time. I feel RPGMaker, like any other program, Adobe Photoshop, FinalCut Pro, Macromedia Flash, when used effectively can not only create commercial products, but products that can actually compete with commercial games - which is why I've decided to step in and manage this thread:
Studying past rpgmaker games, not only provides an invaluable framework to build the basic ideas of your game around - but also allows for the opportunity for these games be challenged and improved upon.
So, this topic is going to function the same as it did before, the minor exception is that, I'll be frequently checking in and updating the MasterList, while also updating missing links, new requests and making a personal backup copy of the games requested here for posterity's sake - So if one of our archivists does happen leave RMN, I'll have a backup copy on hand and will have it set up in such a way that it will allow for the least amount of involvement to gain access to.
My own personal advice: If there's anything I've learned over these past 10 years, it's that, nothing lasts forever - now more than ever, everyone is very easily and willing to forget the past, especially when it comes to media on the internet. So if you ever feel the urge to back something up, do it - because it might be gone tomorrow.
THE RARE/OBSCURE RM GAMES REQUEST TOPIC by Darken.
The purpose of this topic
It is obvious that RMN is now the biggest database for games made in RPG Maker, but since everything is user generated, there are obviously some games that do not make it on here. Once in awhile a famous RM game is mentioned in several discussions, someone might seach it out of curiosity only to be dissapointed that it's not on RMN. Perhaps you find a game on RMN, but the download link is broken? Trying to remember a game, but can't quite remember the title? This topic is for all of that. Feel free to even reminisce about the old RM games, just try not to go way off track. Anyway I hope this topic benefits people.
Requesting and you!
Before requesting a rare game or broken link, make sure it is listed somewhere (ctrl F is your friend) and check the sites. As for requesting a game for the title you can't remember, please explain in detail as much as possible and try to remember anything that sets it apart from other games.
Regarding broken links
Sadly, not enough people take advantage of RMN's hosting and decide to use rapidshit or something. These temporary upload sites delete their files from time to time due to inactiveness. If you notice a broken link on RMN (or even on this topic), try googling the game first, if you find the download for it, simply post a comment on said game with the link. If you do not however, simply request it here. Broken links on the this will be
What you can do to help, and hosting
(Revising/Under Construction)
1) Compiling Game lists for requests,
2) Providing screenshots for old rpgmaker games,
4) Providing Game Completion/Demo Status
Some of you may have collected a lot of RM games over time making this topic perfect for you to contribute. It is not advisable to use free upload sites. While they are useful, I want to be able to make a reliable archive to stand the test of time. So if you have a host that would be cool. If the game you are uploading is very small in size, I suggest using RMN's handy locker feature. If you really are desperate and want to do a quick upload, please use anything but rapidshare (megaupload and mediafire is ok).
LBR: stick to using mediafire, or googledrive - Tau's copy of Homeland was taken down over a copyright issue on mediafire. Unless Google Drive's policy on hosting copyright content changes, it should be safe to use for hosting rpgmaker games - but only time will tell if these services will remain reliable.
If you have some hosting and want to host some big games feel free to help out, just make sure you warn us that you're unable to host anymore for whatever reason. Also, if you know the person who made the game that's not on RMN, persuade him/her to put it on RMN!
Game Site List
Check out these sites before requesting a game.
iisheron's website www.queenscourt.org/othergames.php
Creator of TTHW was kind enough to host a historical archive of old rm2k/3 games
Oniromancie (French)
www.rpg-maker.fr/jeux-type-rm2000.html
Creator of the Aedemphia, manages a website for the french rpgmaker community, hosts a list of rpgmaker games that have shared an appearance on RMN.
An oldschool site that hasn't had much activity. Contains many noteworthy games such as Velsabor and Kindred Saga
Note: has been taken down, someone has archived the games from the site though.
MonkeyProductions
www.monkeypro.net/games.php
Monkeydog hosts a list of rpgmakergames from 2007
(NEW)CentroRPG - Top Games Especial
centrorpg.com/index.php?topic=12079.0
A list of 70 classic rpgmakers games from the demo disc of Top Games Especial Magazine Ed.38
(Note:you will need Harmony.DLL and RMk2 RTP and RM2k3 RTP in order to play these games.)
Free Games vgperson Translated
vgperson.com/games/
A list of Japanese rpgmaker games translated by vgperson: holds japanese rpgmaker games such as Ib, Palette, The Witch's House, Mad Father. etc.
(NEW)RMARCHIVE.TK(German)
rmarchiv.tk/ (from Ghabry on EASYRPG)
I joined forces with ryg who hosts rmarchiv.tk 2. The goal of the website is to preserve (German) RPG Maker games. In the meanwhile the site is also available in English and many non-German games were already added. Feel free to contribute if you want.
The focus should be on games that aren’t available on common websites (like rpgmaker net) anymore, just rehosting RMN games makes no sense ^^.
Here are multiple threads which list lost games, maybe you have one of them?
rmarchiv.tk/board/thread/8?page=1
rmarchiv.tk/board/thread/60?page=1
The focus should be on games that aren’t available on common websites (like rpgmaker net) anymore, just rehosting RMN games makes no sense ^^.
Here are multiple threads which list lost games, maybe you have one of them?
rmarchiv.tk/board/thread/8?page=1
rmarchiv.tk/board/thread/60?page=1
keep up the good work guys!
RPG-Atelier/Multimediaxis Download Database (German)
www.multimediaxis.de/threads/125604-RPG-Maker-Spiele-DOWNLOAD-Neu-Dropbox-Datenbank-im-Aufbau
A list SegNin referred to on previous occasions that holds a lot of French and German RPGMaker games
Instructions:
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[/hide]Additional Sites
VIPRPG Summer Camp (Japanese)
viprpgsummer2016.web.fc2.com/
VIPRPG Summer Camp is an annual summer competition held by 2ch where they create and judge rpgmaker games made with VIPRPG.
(...we're still trying to figure out what VIP means in this context, we're not exactly sure)
(2015 - 2006, etc can be found at the bottom of the page)
4PLAYERS.DE(German)
RPG2000.4players.de
A new German RPGMaker site that TGA has listed.
Hellsoft(Spanish)
www.hellsoft.net/H5
Spanish Rpgmaker Community where games such as Legend of Heroen hail from.
Mundo-Maker(Spanish)
www.mundo-maker.com
A new Spanish RPGMaker site that TGA has listed.
(NEW)Brazilian Rpgmaker Communities:
A list of Active/Old Brazilian Rpgmaker Communities that anyon175 has listed
Condado Braveheart
Centro RPG
Aldeia RPG
Old/Gone Brazilian Communities:
Mundo RPGMaker
Dungeon Makers
Maker Universe
RPG Menace
(Underconstruction/Misc)
aguel.free.fr/
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