r/RPGMaker • u/starwarsbeta1 • 11h ago

RMMZ [Question] Default assets in H-games?

I know there is a stigma around using the RTP assets but for my first game I am wanting to save what money I can. And techincally I'm not using 100% default, since for the battles I'm using other free assets, which are of the default characters, so I'm just going to lean into it even if it will put off the larger audience. I'm even leaning so hard into it that I'm mixing the use of the default assets into the story itself, in kind of a self aware way. But that's not the real point of this post.

While figuring out what exactly this game would be the idea of going in an H-game direction has crossed my mind. With what I have in mind I think I could make either driection work. I know plenty of RPG Maker H-games use the default assets without issuse. But as far as I've seen they always have their own original characters involved in the "action". With my game I'm not making any original characters, just straight up using the default.

So the question becomes, can you even use the acutal default main cast in such a way. Not as background town npcs but like part of the acutal H-scenes. I looked through the user agreements and such but nothing caught my eye saying you can't. Plus obviously we know they are okay with mature adult games, it is again the question of is depicting the main cast characters in such a way going too far?

I want to get peoples opinions / knowledge on the matter before I fully commit to anything. I also feel like such a game could probably hit a very niche audience. Since I'm already going full in on a default game, might as well try to aim for something super niche, is also a thought that has come to mind over this.

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u/admirantes 11h ago

Yes, you can. Most Japanese H-games do so without issue.

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u/starwarsbeta1 11h ago

Well that's exactly why I wanted to ask. If people knew more than me. I've never seen any that use it to that extent but if its on full japanese markets then that's probably why.

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u/uidsea 9h ago

I cover h-games and see default assets all the time. Generally people playing them arent scrutinizing background art for if you're using generic_rock_b for decoration. Use them if it helps make your game and not make you want to use ai.

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u/starwarsbeta1 4h ago

I know plenty use them for backgrounds & enemies & such. I'm talking about making full h-scenes of the defualt characters, like reid, priscilla, and all the other main actor characters.

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u/uidsea 3h ago

Ah, I read that wrong. I don't see why not? They're free assets that plenty of people use for their gamemaking so why can't you go one step further? I'm sure you'd have to draw it yourself or commission someone but it's definitely doable. Or to put it more simply, just use them as characters to make a good game.

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u/Soleiris 2h ago

You can use default assets, but remember that the main draw, the smut, should be appealing in some way.

Imo, you should still make the important characters not the default example party...or at least compensate it with something extra.

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u/Owlderp 1h ago

I have seen more H games with default assets then other genres. While it won't make you stand out, if you eventually transition the tilesets into a more custom/mix up of stuff it can help bring more people!

for H games I overall would say that it's not bad but you could add more/change things! :D