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P&c RPGs - Chapter 7, "Atmospheric Ambience"

P&c RPGs - Chapter 7, "Atmospheric Ambience"

A Chapter by dw817


Consider having the audio of water dripping, perhaps add even a randomly occurring breathing sound. Heavy staggered and random footsteps, or crumbling..
FB3-87 "Complete Internet Shutdown"

FB3-87 "Complete Internet Shutdown"

A Chapter by dw817


Dad said, "The internet is down, nationwide. Cable television is also down. I know our government wouldn't leave us in the dark so I pulled out that t..
Effective Forums

Effective Forums

A Story by dw817


I labeled it, appropriately, "Doomsday" and it was written in QBasic 1.0. One thing I noticed was many people tried to login this new system attemptin..
FB3-88 "Impervious"

FB3-88 "Impervious"

A Chapter by dw817


The manager pulled out a grocery bag from under his desk. "That's all you're buying ?" he asked. "I can take care of that here. No need for you to get..
Effective Forums (Part 2)

Effective Forums (Part 2)

A Story by dw817


While they can indeed upload a "Calling Card" that is say 480-pixels across by 360-pixels down, they also have the option of using the onboard Online ..
FB3-89 "What Of Tyr ?"

FB3-89 "What Of Tyr ?"

A Chapter by dw817


Margot explained. "Mice in a maze are rewarded for solving it with a bit of cheese. Isn't it possible that these Sky Stones are a test - a test of hum..
The Prose And Comms Of RPGs

The Prose And Comms Of RPGs

A Book by dw817


A rather comprehensive new series which will touch on personal experiences in the original Dungeons & Dragons, RPGs, and today's RPG Makers.
P&C RPGs - Chapter 1, "Birth Right"

P&C RPGs - Chapter 1, "Birth Right"

A Chapter by dw817


I didn't like this. I wanted to set a margin. I thought well, why not give the player a chance at being defeated but only if he was hit, say 20-times ..
FB3-90 "Rematch"

FB3-90 "Rematch"

A Chapter by dw817


"The rules are simple gentleman. You must swim from this side to the next. You must use BOTH hands to touch the other side before swimming back. If ei..
P&C RPGs - Chapter 2, "Power Up"

P&C RPGs - Chapter 2, "Power Up"

A Chapter by dw817


Today we are going to go more into detail about gaining levels, what gains levels in players, and a very unique idea by a particular PS1 game.
FB3-91 "A Change Of Seasons"

FB3-91 "A Change Of Seasons"

A Chapter by dw817


"It's cold !" Danielle yelled in amazement. "Whoo ! Feel that ! I'm freezing my butt off !" And indeed she had reason to as she was dressed in a very ..
P&C RPGs - Chapter 3, "Who's On First"

P&C RPGs - Chapter 3, "Who's On First"

A Chapter by dw817


No, this book and its following chapters go in-depth and in-detail about the mechanics behind RPGs, the programming involved in building your own.
FB3-92 "Incident At The Hospital"

FB3-92 "Incident At The Hospital"

A Chapter by dw817


Outside there was a collection of doctors and nurses where earlier there were none. "Miss Borne ! Susanne Borne !" one of the doctors called to us app..
P&C RPGs - Chapter 4, "The Icing"

P&C RPGs - Chapter 4, "The Icing"

A Chapter by dw817


Most programmers and game writers today believe that both the graphics, still images and animated, and audio, both music and sound effects, are the "i..
FB3-93 "An Old Acquaintance"

FB3-93 "An Old Acquaintance"

A Chapter by dw817


"You're not going to hurt my baby ?" she asked with pleading eyes. "Long as you behave !" She sat on the gurney. At once the 2nd orderly came by..
FB3-94 "Plans Were Made"

FB3-94 "Plans Were Made"

A Chapter by dw817


The trio started to travel to their room but in the process they ran directly into Umeko from Arkos ! She was dressed in a lovely thin dress that had ..
P&C RPGs - Chapter 5, "Use Me But Be Gentle"

P&C RPGs - Chapter 5, "Use Me But Be Gentle"

A Chapter by dw817


Today I wanted to focus on items. Not just consumable ones but magic, abilities, and spells. I also wanted to touch on some unique ideas that Squar..
FB3-95 "Aliens Amongst Us"

FB3-95 "Aliens Amongst Us"

A Chapter by dw817


"Are you saying I'm an animal !?" I asked with rage. He held up a hand. "Let me say that you might need to prove you aren't." He paused for a momen..
P&C RPGs - Chapter 6, "What Did You Say ?"

P&C RPGs - Chapter 6, "What Did You Say ?"

A Chapter by dw817


When developing your own RPG or RPG Maker, please consider the absolute importance of being able to recall what it is you are supposed to be doing and..
FB3-96 "Start Of The Search"

FB3-96 "Start Of The Search"

A Chapter by dw817


"I'll be over in about 15-minutes. We're going to drive down to that hospital and start asking around. Somebody must know something. And for the front..