Hi,
Which are in your opinion the best toolsets to make an RPG?

I want to make a west RPG with a party. Those are pretty much the only criteria i have.

And please if possible give a few reasons for your opinion.

Thanks :)

From experience I'd say neverwinter nights 1, or neverwinter nights 2 if you can stand its complexity and frustrations. RPG maker is also a decent choice, sure its JRPG based but you can westernize the mechanics a little bit if you see fit, what is good with RPG maker is that you'll be able to do things fairly quickly, but NWN2 toolset has the most potential. If you can afford to wait like I do... try to check the next divinity game in a few months that will also have an editor. Shadowrun returns also features a powerfull editor wich is also complicated to use, but with patience... you can do everything.

As said, RPG maker is very easy.

NWN1 takes far less time to build an RPG.
NWN2 has very pretty graphics, but it's far more difficult to use.

Dragon Age has a builder that is also possible to use, but very difficult.


If I were you, I'd get NWN1 if you're building it for yourself, you're on a budget, you're not great at art and you're new to making RPGs.


I'd use RPGMaker if you're not on a budget, but you're new to it. If you're good at art, this is a great option, too. If you're not, you can use/find/buy tons of assets for this one.


There's lots of stranger options, too. Text-Graphic-combo games like http://www.createorconquer.com/ (I haven't tried it but it looks legit), MMORPG Makers like RealmCrafter (Pro has been in development for years and years) and HeroEngine (used to be free, now it's $100 a year, I think -- that one's quite difficult to work with too for noobs like me).

RPG Maker would actually be a very good idea. Problem is i really dont want to use it because of the battle systems. I know there are many user made systems, but i saw none that is to my liking.

I never really used other Tools than RPG Maker before. But i am good when it comes to logic and stuff liek that, so i am willing to invest time to learn a good toolset.

Also what i forgot to say: i want to make a fantasy RPG.

So far it comes down to NWN1+2 and Dragon Age.

Ok i found my old Dragon Age Box. I still cant use the Toolsets. :(

So i think i will either use NWN2, or found a way to change the battles in the rpg maker to my liking.