Start by selecting the product you need help with below and then choose the appropriate category.
Can't find an answer to your question? Then check out our official RPG Maker Forums or get in touch with RPG Maker Support.
If you are looking for other places to purchase any of our content please check the Where To Buy page.
Note: When activating your product, if you receive the errors "Invalid Key", "Cannot Find Resource", or "Cannot Connect To Server" please contact our support staff here for instructions on manually activating the program.
You can uninstall RPG Maker from your computer if you no longer use it or if you want to free up space on your hard disk. You can use Programs and Features to uninstall programs.
1. Open Programs and Features by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Programs, and then clicking Programs and Features.
2. Select a program, and then click Uninstall. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Click here to return to the top of the page.Aside from installing the software itself, you must install "RPG MAKER VX RTP", which contains data necessary to create games using RPG MAKER VX. Install it by choosing "RPG MAKER VX RTP" from the installer screen.
Click here to return to the top of the page.Yes, you can distribute games you created with RPG Maker XP/VX or IG Maker, using its included (or added on) materials, as freeware or commercial ware. You are also allowed to modify the materials with other software such as Photoshop, provided they are only used within RPG Maker or IG Maker software, and not sold/or distributed. You can also include your own graphics and music if you wish. Please ensure that those games do not include any material which infringe others' rights.
Please note that any modification of the exe, dll, or other game files generated by RPG Maker or IG Maker is forbidden. Also, you may not use the materials included in the software (or add-on package) within other game engines or software.
Click here to return to the top of the page.No. The data is incompatible.
Click here to return to the top of the page.Changes will not be properly reflected if you run a playtest from save data from before changes have been made.
Click here to return to the top of the page.RPG MAKER VX does not support movies and Flash animations.
Click here to return to the top of the page.You can produce an effect similar to "Wait Until Map Scrolling Complete" by placing the Scroll Map set to 0 immediately after it is set.
Click here to return to the top of the page.You can easily create an inn by choosing "Inn" from "Quick Event Creation".
Click here to return to the top of the page.In RPG MAKER VX, character size is automatically determined by the number of characters input. However, if a large number of characters are input, some characters may overlap with adjacent words or stick out of their display boxes.
Click here to return to the top of the page.Enter a negative number into the "Base Dmg" field to give the effect of recovering health.
Click here to return to the top of the page.First, it is necessary to create a state on the "State" tab where various statuses can be modified. After doing so, add a "+" to appropriate state in the "State shift" field of the "Skills" tab.
Click here to return to the top of the page.It is necessary to first make a "Move" or other common event on the "Common Events" tab. You must then set the applicable common event in the "Common events" field of the "Skills" tab.
Click here to return to the top of the page.You can set up to 8 enemies.
Click here to return to the top of the page.When riding the boat, ship, or airship, random encounters do not occur by default.
Click here to return to the top of the page.This is inherent to the airship.
Click here to return to the top of the page.The combined attack power of both weapons is calculated as a single attack. When elemental weapons are used, the element of the weapon that has the most effect against the target is used (in the case that the enemy takes half damage from multiple elements, all are used). For example if a character has equipped a fire elemental weapon with attack power 3 and an ice elemental weapon with attack power 2 and carries out an attack, the calculation will be the same as attacking with a single weapon with attack power 5 and both fire and ice elements.
Click here to return to the top of the page.It is not simple to change the battle system. We elected to use a front view battle system for RPG MAKER VX. Although RPG MAKER VX does not have a built in function to create side-view battles, you can create side-view battles through the use of scripting.
Click here to return to the top of the page.This occurs by default.
Click here to return to the top of the page.Battle scene graphics can not be set in RPG MAKER VX. Battle scene graphics in RPG MAKER VX are handled programmatically.
Click here to return to the top of the page.This is inherent to the system. Autorun and parallel common events do not run during battles.
Click here to return to the top of the page.Setting a battle event's "Span" to "Battle" will cause the event to occur only once in the same battle.
Click here to return to the top of the page.Setting a battle event's "Span" to "Moment" will cause an event to be repeatedly carried out as long as its conditions are met. Use switches, variables, or conditional branches to control when an event occurs.
Click here to return to the top of the page.This occurs by default.
Click here to return to the top of the page.In order to import custom tilesets and title graphics, you must assign them a specific file name ("TileE" for tileset E and "Title" for title graphics). For more about graphic files that require specific file names, please refer to Help > RPG MAKER VX > Resource Specifications and overwrite the file.
Click here to return to the top of the page.In RPG MAKER VX, it has already been determined which vehicles can pass through which tiles. For details, please refer to Help > Maps > Passage settings.
Click here to return to the top of the page.This may be caused by incompatible (MIDI) audio settings on your computer or your sound driver or media player may be out-of-date. Check your current sound card driver version and visit the manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers.
Click here to return to the top of the page.The (graphic data) file "XXXXXXX" that is trying to be accessed in-game has been deleted, or its file name has been changed. Please import the file "XXXXXXX" back into the applicable folder.
Click here to return to the top of the page.The (sound data) file "XXXXXXX" that is trying to be accessed in-game has been deleted, or its file name has been changed. Please import the file "XXXXXXX" back into the applicable folder.
Click here to return to the top of the page.Have your resources been imported to the proper folder? For example, when importing character graphics, the import folder must be set to "Graphics/Characters".
Click here to return to the top of the page.Yes. However, please be aware that any information or materials in your game that violate or infringe the copyrights or publicity rights of any third party, or are defamatory, may result in legal action against you. We shall not be held responsible for any issues, regardless of the content, that occur as a result of the release of your game. You shall accept sole responsibility for the release of your game.
Click here to return to the top of the page.Please download the tutorial on Changing Fonts or view the online tutorial
Click here to return to the top of the page.Please download the tutorial on Changing the Title Screen or view the online tutorial.
Click here to return to the top of the page.If you are using Windows XP, the following error could occur at the end of installation. In this case,
Click Abort button and cancel the installation.
Download and install the file (Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1) below.
For Windows XP 32-bit OS
For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Once the installation of .NET Framework is complete, please rerun the setup file of RPG Maker VX.
We have good news! You will no longer have to request trial keys from our staff members. Going forward, all you have to do is the following:
Uninstall any previous versions of IG Maker (if applicable).
Select "DOWNLOAD TRIAL" from the following link:
HERE
Enter your name and e-mail address, and then select "DOWNLOAD NOW" to begin the download. (Please note that the file is fairly large, at approximately 1.3 GB.)
After the download is complete, unzip the downloaded file (IG_Maker_Full.zip).
Navigate to IG_Maker_Full > IG Maker Setup.
Run the installer file, simply titled "IG Maker."
Follow the prompts on the screen as you install.
Once installation has finished, download the trial patch from here: DOWNLOAD PATCH
Find and click IG Maker Trial.exe to install the patch and unlock your 30 day trial. You may have to install the patch as an administrator, especially if you are using a 64-bit Windows OS.
Find and click IG MAKER icon in the program menu to start the program (Start > All Programs > Enterbrain > IG MAKER > IG MAKER).
If you get the error below, please update your IG Maker to the latest version (1.1.0.1). Please see the FAQ item (How can I update IG Maker to version 1.1.0.1?).
You will have to install the patch that was included in your license key e-mail. It can also be found in your RPG Maker Web account.
(1) Log into your account on www.Rpgmakerweb.com, Download the IGMaker_1_1_0_5.zip file
(2) Unzip the file and navigate to IGMaker_1_1_0_5 > Editor
(3) Right click on the "Update" application and select "Run as Administrator"
(4) IG Maker will now update.
Our team is working on additional tutorials for IG Maker, but in the meantime, feel free to ask a question on our forums: HERE
Click here to return to the top of the page.Once we have concrete details on future versions, we will be sure to announce them on the forums and website.
Click here to return to the top of the page.In September 2013, we rolled out a new shopping cart system in which you can create an account and track your purchases on the website. The old cart system simply e-mailed your purchase and kept a record of the payment and order details. Therefore, you will have to create a new account for the RPG Maker Web store, as your forum account or any e-mail used for previous purchases will not work for the store.
If you purchased on the old system (before mid-September), then you should be able to create a new account on this new system (if you haven't already) using the same e-mail you may have used for previous purchases or any other email address you use. If you are having issues doing this, then please try the following (in order):
Resetting your password. Please make sure you check junk/spam folders, as the reset e-mail may have gone there.
Try registering with another e-mail address if you have one.
Contact Tech Support (our turnaround time is normally within 48 hours): HERE
Contact info@rpgmakerweb.com
Purchases made before creation of your store account cannot be added to the list. All purchases made after the creation of the store account should be logged on the account. We apologize for the inconvenience.
As always, we can look up your older purchases manually and re-send confirmation e-mails, product keys, and download links if needed. All you have to do is contact sales support HERE; our turnaround time is typically within 48 hours.
Click here to return to the top of the page.User is allowed to create commercial games with software. Program license covers and allows use of graphics and material distributed with the engine (called RTP) to be used with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is narrowed to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software. User must obtain special license for use outside RPG Maker.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software. User must obtain special license for use outside RPG Maker.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software. User must obtain special license for use outside RPG Maker.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of content for commercial and non-commercial games created with any engine. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works with any game creation software.
User is allowed to create commercial games with content. License covers and allows use of graphics with commercial rights. Use is limited to games created with RPG Maker software only. Use is limited to game projects and associated advertising. User may not use content for non-game related projects.
User is not allowed to create commercial or non-commercial works using the materials distributed with the RPG Maker engine.