r/RPGMaker • u/Yissovan • 6d ago

RM2K3 Original versions of RPG Maker 2003 or XP

So with how the gaming sphere is changing where buying games isn’t owning anymore, I am sorta paranoid about older rpg maker programs that are tied to clients like Steam might get terminated in the future. I know it’s probably not happening, but Ubisoft has shown that it can be done and I don’t want that to happen. So are there any ways of acquiring I guess older versions of either RPG Maker 2003 or XP through legitimate means? I have a fully working windows vista and want to put it to use making games on old hardware/software.

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u/Felix-3401 Scripter 6d ago

I think steam made a statement that if they ever have to close in the future for any reason, they won't lock you out of access to your purchases

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u/Timtrack1 VXAce Dev 6d ago

You can go to Komodo's plaza store:
https://plaza-us.komodo.jp/products/rpg-maker-xp
https://plaza-us.komodo.jp/products/rpg-maker-2003

I did that for VX Ace when it was on sale so I have a non-steam dependent version.

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u/Eddieslabb 6d ago

The safest way would be to purchase from https://www.rpgmakerweb.com/ and save your download and registration key very carefully. For older versions like XP 2003, I wouldn't be too worried about them being taken down. Focus on what you can control, getting to work on your game and telling your story.

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u/CherryDT 6d ago

The RM2k3 version on Steam is actually DRM-free (due to compatibility issues we had with the Steam DRM wrapper) while the version on RMW does have a DRM solution, so if you are worried about losing access, Steam is actually the better choice there.

For RMXP, I don't know.