>>3798591
> Does MV have any benefits over MZ or is it basically the same thing?
MZ is fine, it's the latest with more features. (You get the assets when you buy the previous version.)

By the time you figure out MZ, probably the next mainline version of RPG Maker would have come out. (As it has been 5 years since MZ released. And 10 years since MV.)
Since you're new to this (and don't have baggage or a W.I.P project like us), you might want to switch to the latest one whenever it comes out, instead of getting too comfortable with any of the current versions.

Consider 'Action Game Maker', a recent new release by the developer-company of RPG Maker.
>Link
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2987180/ACTION_GAME_MAKER/


>>3797841
>From what I’ve seen and read of you, you seem like a nice guy, I personally wouldn’t mind you hosting jams.
Thank you for your kind words. (T_T)