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MMORPG stands for a massively multiplayer online role playing game. Many players, hundreds to tens of thousands can meet and interact in a real-time gaming environment. Realm Crafter gives you the opportunity to create your own MMORPG!

How is Realm Crafter priced?

For the Standard version $100.00 USD

Will all games created with Realm Crafter look and play alike?

No! The Realm Crafter engine is designed to give you the flexibilty to create a game as unique as you desire it to be. The engine is set up to run in a default mode, for ease of use, but it can be easily customized to suit your games style and theme. Although we include character, monster, animal, tree, plant, and some building models, you do not have to use these in your game! They are included for those who want the option of having an entire MMORPG game set at their fingertips.

Does Realm Crafter require those who want to play my game to purchase the engine?

No! The Realm Crafter engine creates a redistributable client as part of the game creation process. Your game players need only install your game client to play your game.

Does Realm Crafter require purchasers to pay a monthly subscription?

No! You are never charged any subscription fee. The Realm Crafter engine license is a one-time purchase.

Does Realm Crafter Standard require me or my game players to purchase BlitzPlus or Blitz3D?

No! You only need those two optional programs if you plan on changing the source code of the server (Blitzplus), Client, and/or Game Editor (Blitz3D). You can write scripts for your game using the included Script Editor or use the Game Editors to create your game without having to use the source. It is important to point out as well, that even should you use the source code to make changes to your game, your game players never need to purchase either Blitzplus or Blitz3D.

Does Realm Crafter Standard require my game players to purchase a Realm Crafter license or install Realm Crafter?

No! Your players do not need Realm Crafter to play a game created by you using our software.

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Section II: Player Features

How will factions work?

You can set actors a home faction. They also have a rating with all existing factions, which control who the AI attack, who you can attack in PvP and also for use in quests scripts.

How does swimming work?

At a certain water height the player changes from walking to swimming.

Can players have pets?

Yes, and your pets could have their own pets if you wished. Each pet has AI, allowing them to follow you and attack whatever you attack.

Can players have mounts?

Yes, actors can be flagged as mountable which means friendly players can take control of them.

Can you edit a character to be fatter/thinner or taller/shorter in the
character creation?

You can't alter the characters that are included in the engine, but you can always use your own animated characters you either create yourself in a 3rd party modeling program or a model you purchase from us or another 3D model supplier.

Can players upgrade or improve items?

Yes, via scripting. Each item has individual attributes that can be altered. For example, you could write a script to take your sword to a blacksmith and have it upgraded.
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Section III: World Creation

Do you have a rough development time for the quick creation of a basic
world with a few NPCs, quests and a few placed objects?

A few hours, but longer if you create all your own artwork.

How can I edit my world?

Realm Crafter allows you to design an unlimited amount of zones, of any size you like. You can place objects, water, portals and enemies into your zones using the Realm Crafter editor. You can also use the RC Toolbox programs to create zones. For instance, the RC Terrain Editor allows you to quickly create a detailed terrain and export directly to an RC zone.

Can I make a world that is truly "zone-less" or "seamless"?

No. Individual zones can be extremely large though.

How can I hide the edges of zones, to make my world appear more
seamless?

There are many ways to do this, such as careful use of backdrops, dense scenery like woods and twists and turns, ravines, or tunnels to keep edges of the zone from the player's line of sight.

How easy is it to set up a variable weather system in the world?

Very easy. Realm Crafter has 5 types of weather built in:

Rain
Snow
Fog
Storms
Wind

The probability of this weather occurring can be set in zone environment options panel. If you wish to create more exotic types of weather like a lava storm, this could be achieved using the scripting system.

What comes with the RC program in terms of recorded NPC dialogue and
other sounds?

There are no recorded NPC speech sound effects, although we include basic sound effects.
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Section IV: Media Creation

Can users edit the artistic content provided with Realm Crafter?

You can edit everything except the models, which cannot be edited (other than skin/texture changes), but they can be removed. Realm Crafter allows you to import your own model, texture, sound and music files.

What model packages will be available on release?

Castles/medieval buildings, plants, trees and animated player models and monsters and animals.

Will any of the "tool box" software source code be released e.g. the Realm Crafter Terrain Editor?

No, the source code will not be available.

RCToolbox includes:

RC Terrain Editor
RC Tree Editor
RC Rock Editor
RC Architect
RC Armoury
RC Script Editor

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Section V: Engine Features

Is there Zone Instancing?

Yes! Instancing was added in version 1.0.8.

Is there be a radar or an overhead map?

Yes, it is a pre-rendered top-down view. It is configurable.

Is there a Compass?

Yes.

Is there support for multiple, linked game servers?

Yes. A server selector is built into the RC client in 1.09.

What views can the player use?

First or third person, but either can be disabled. If you wanted to create an isometric view this could be easy coded in Pro Version.

Can NPCs have voices?

Yes.

Is it possible to have a quest with multiple outcomes?

Yes, it is easily possible to do this in the scripting language.

How intelligent can I make NPCs appear to be?

You can set them to walk them around, play their various animations they have, equip them with items, make them converse with the player and set quests. It is possible to write a script so NPCs attack players and other NPCs. You could also design an ongoing faction war, with numerous NPCs spawning to attack each other.

Will it be possible for Player Characters to converse in different languages?

You will need to edit the Source code to allow different languages between players. However it can easily be done for books/NPC conversations using scripting.

Will Realm Crafter have a built in billing system?

There are many possible ways in which you may want to charge players, so we are not providing a system to do this. However, we provide MySQL access to the accounts database to assist you in integrating your own billing system.

Is there be a built in auto-updater?

Yes, it resumes from the last file if interrupted.

Is it possible to have an introduction movie, or to play movies in the
game?

Yes, introduction movies are now supported in the standard edition.

What administration abilities do Game Masters have?

Account Banning
Weather Changing
The ability to alter their own money, experience points, abilities, attributes, location, and give themselves items. These can then be placed or traded in the world.
The ability to execute scripts
A private GM Chat channel

Does Realm Crafter have MySQL Database support, and if so, do I have to use it?

Yes, Realm Crafter supports MySQL, and No, you do not have to use it. Realm Crafter comes with a default flat file database.

Will Realm Crafter come with tools for remote server control?

No, but there are third party tools that you can use with the server that support remote server control.
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Section VI: Support

What kind of support will there be for Realm Crafter customers?

The owners of the Standard version have access to forum and email support.

Are tutorials going to be available?

There will be tutorials available with the release for all aspects of Realm Crafter. There will also be many examples and tutorials available in the forum and website.

Can I request functions in future updates?

All requests will be considered, but we cannot possibly implement them all. Anything too exotic will have to be programmed by yourself using the Pro version. Reasonable requests will be considered for free updates after release.
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Section VII: Miscellaneous

What can I NOT do with Realm Crafter?

1. You cannot give away or sell the engine code.

2. You cannot include the model media or source code in any sort of library or bundle.

The engine is also copyrighted and therefore protected under international copyright law.

Can I make more than one MMO with Realm Crafter?

There is no limit to the number of games that you can make.

Can I share my copy of Realm Crafter with my team members?

No, Realm Crafter is licensed on a per-seat/ per computer basis and every member must purchase a copy. However, not all members will require a copy, as artists and modelers can submit work directly to the person creating the game world using Realm Crafter.

My child is 10 to 15 years old, will my child be able to learn and use Realm Crafter?

That depends on the child. If your child is willing to read documentation, apply him/herself to a sometimes tedious task, seek solutions to problems, and is not afraid to ask questions, then yes, Realm Crafter is for him/her. Parents should note that we provide a demo version on this site just so that buyers can test out our software before purchasing. We do not refund purchases because a child has become bored, lost interest, dislikes, or has decided our application is too hard for them. We suggest parents take a leadership role in helping their child decide if Realm Crafter is right for them.

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