We’re making Role Playing Games (RPGs) in the modern 2.5D style using RPG Paper Maker

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Get Started

  1. Download the windows installer and install it: https://rpg-paper-maker.com/downloads/

  2. Open RPG Paper Maker from your windows app list

  3. Make a new project, go to File > New Project

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Welcome to the app!

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Camera controls: WASD to move, Shift + Mouse button to rotate, Mouse wheel to zoom

Map painting

There are two modes, Floor and Autotile.

Using the tile palette on the left side, select the tile you want, and click on the 3D grid to paint the tile.

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Autotile automatically creates edges for you

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Access more art

In a few tools there is more art available than appears by default

Click the Update List… button

The left side shows the existing list, the right shows the whole list. Select ones you want and use the arrow button to put them into the left list.

Press OK

They will now appear in the drop down

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2.5D Sprites