RPG Engines

[redspark]

I know this isn't a development website but I'd like to get the opinion of those with experience. I've been wanting to make an RPG game for a while and have attempted making an engine but my skills at programming are a little on the rusty side. I've been doing too much business intelligence programming the past several years that my programming knowledge has become out of date. (Like what happened to WinG? lol )

I'm looking for nearly a 2D, cross platform (at least PC and Mac) turn key solution that I can pick up, import my own artwork and just start building my world/story. I don't mind scripting to expand the engine for RPG mechanics but I don't want to have to deal with the core engine. Any suggestions? I don't suppose BW is licensing their engine for indies to use?

[BasiliskWrangler]

I don't suppose BW is licensing their engine for indies to use?

I think that if someone was really motivated and made a great mod from the Book III toolset, and if they wanted to take this mod to the next level (make it a full stand-alone game), we would certainly consider licensing our engine for that. Or, if the game were on par with Eschalon in terms of quality, we could negotiate sales of the game through Basilisk Games (this would guarantee high visibility and coverage on most major software portals) for a percentage of sales, so that no up-front licensing fees would be needed.

[redspark]

That would be awesome! Thank you so much. This gives me yet another reason to be anxious for Book III's release.

[Thynar]

Sweet! Good news

[MyGameCompany]

Too late for me to take advantage of that, but I think it's a great idea/offer anyway, BW!