Smitpok is one of the games submitted for RPGMM's Craziest RPG contest, and it seems the creator took this to heart. In fact, from the very beginning, the creator apologizes for the game. You know that has to be a bad sign, right?

The RPG Maker series is one of the best things to ever hit the gaming scene. In the 6 years since its arrival on the Playstation, it has been used to create dozens upon dozens of different games and concepts. Creative juices have flowed, and the dreams of gamers who have wanted to create their own unique masterpieces have been manifested.

Though RPG Maker is a fantastic tool, it is also a limited one. Developers have struggled for years against the base set of tools given in the RPG Maker titles and have found and used countless tricks to manipulate the software into creating some of the greatest user-made software in RPG Maker history.

This article, written in celebration of RPGMM's 100,000th hit, is designed to showcase just a sliver of the magnitude of talent that dwells in the RPG Maker community. While few people ever agree with lists, this is only the opinion of one mere mortal (Ixzion). Make sure to read our reviews and our user ratings to find the best games out there by developers! Some developers, when the game told them "Hey, you can't do that!", spit in the game's face and told RPG Maker that it better do what they want. RPG Maker then complied with their demands and that how these games came into being. True story.

Or maybe not. Still, these games break the rules, and that's all that matters.

Well, the 2006 RPG Maker Magazine Awards have finally come to an end. It was a long time in the making, but thanks to the entire RPG Maker community helping in the nominations and voting, we were able able to finish this massive event!

The Awards, nominated and voted on by the actual community, are given to the games, produced within the last year, and their creators in recognition of their mutual excellence in the field of RPG Maker.

Everyone who's has gotten to know RPG Maker has usually botched a game or two. That's not saying anything more than experience. And we can see from Dragon's Edge that this never to be released game is just a stepping stone for something much greater. And the simple fact that this game was never completed shows that the developer is striving for something greater.

My first preview was a little bit harsh, says everybody who commented on it, so I'm gonna try to be a little bit more optimistic whilst pointing things out. Kinda silly of me to expect a demo to come close to matching the quality of a finished product. I for some reason just expect high standards for all releases, demo or otherwise.

Well, this was my first preview for a game, and I didn't know what I was getting into when I started playing the demo Mencara Revelle. And, as I'm sure you can already guess, I was pleasantly surprised with the game. But the whole sense of being in a deadbeat, sad, low town really gave a slighty spooky and creepy atmosphere

The next game to be previewed is "Arc Arath", by Lantis. Arc Arath (Formerly known as Secret of Everyone) is a big, grand adventure that will span multiple cards and is sure to be a delight for anyone looking for an epic quest. This is a re-make of the game of the former name that was never released.

From the creator of Jester's Hunt comes a game from the past, Slayer's Reign. Still being in production since 2001, Draygone has picked up production again.

For Abyss of Vinsaga, the strongest point is its story. With a story that has been over a decade in development (yes, you heard right), you can expect at least some polish. Although you can only catch a small glimpse of the overall story from this short first chapter, it is enough to drag you in. I cannot wait to experience the entire story, regardless of the medium chosen.

Vonwert has once again published a mystery-themed puzzle game, much in the same brand as Dark Illusions. Titled Cursed Desires, the story of Lex Johnson is told as he takes over the exploits and adventures of a reclusive millionaire.

Valkysas is no stranger to making "games" that make you wonder "Why God, why?" DOOR: THE GAME is no exception. So, what is DOOR: THE GAME? Quite frankly, I'm not sure. Though the developer calls it a "Door Simulation".

While sifting through the pile of RPGMaker games submitted to the various RPGMaker sites, one always stood out. That game is Forever Darkness, a game that was given a high status with only a one word description: FUN. So, is it? Is Forever Darkness the very essence of this word?

Among the clutter of famous RPGMaker games, one that stands out among the pack is Pinoy0004's Forever's End. Once heralded as one of the best games made for RPGM, does it stand against the test of time?

The game's creator, Draygone, made a pretty good introduction, which I'll follow up with notes of my own:

Patrick's Journey, the RPG made by Monkey Brothers' creator Hedrum, is a traditional RPG with a not-so-traditional story. It is a first attempt at a full game, and it shows. However, much promise and fun is found in this game.

Good news. Despite the arrival of RPG Makers 2 and 3, game designers of the first RPG Maker are still hard at work at producing quality games for that medium. One maker that has not forsaken this old maker is Jerbils, creator of the game Crazy Skating.

Lets face it, most of the RPGs on the market have much in common. Too much. They all seem to want to tell the same old story of the hero who finds love and saves the world. All the while, sightseeing his own world where only a hundred people exist and it takes 5 minutes to cross the globe in a plane that never runs out of gas. Sound familiar? Well, it does to me too. And to the creator of Untraditional!, as evident by this game.

Watch Grass Grow is exactly that. Start the game. Watch grass grow. If it doesn't grow, come back in an hour. If it doesn't grow again, come back in another hour.

Today's demo is "A Work In Progress", by Dragonproductions. I went in not knowing a thing about the game, and walked out with....well, mixed feelings.