It's written in Java. I use Eclipse as an IDE. It uses a lot of libraries, but mainly Java2D, JInput, XStream, TinySound, etc.
Actually I don't know why I'm even asking you this, I don't know how to code. Maybe I should just buy RPG Maker on Steam or something...
You could save yourself a lot of time and pain by choosing simpler tools. There's no reason to attach a stigma to them. It could actually be a very pragmatic choice.
I'm sadly inexperienced in that area, having been a programmer for 17 years. I've heard good things about GameMaker: Studio?
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