Ok, so I'm making a mystery/horror game and I can't figure out how to make my main character....glow Like she has a flashlight or torch so she can see. I've tried a script tha didnt help with my "learn as you read stuff and use code and try it out" method. Is there a smipler way to keep the flash light on the character forver while she walkes around this weird world she is invading?
Flashlight/torch effect
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You don't necessarily need a script. You can use a picture and an event for this type of effect. :)
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Ok, how can you do that? I've tinkered with RPG MAkers before but I never got fully into it with events and such.You don't necessarily need a script. You can use a picture and an event for this type of effect. :)
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Okay, it's going to require the use of a picture graphic, such as this one:
And one parallel process event similar to this one that would be on every map that needs the flashlight effect:Spoiler
Now what this event does is track the player's position via the variable X and Y, then using those coordinates to center the picture. Since the event is a parallel process, it will run continuously, updating the image placement as the player moves.
Since you mention that you haven't gotten fully into events, I strongly suggest reading a guide or two about switches and variables. They're two of the most important building blocks you'll use, and mastering them will make events much easier to understand and create. :) -
Okay, it's going to require the use of a picture graphic, such as this one:
Spoilerwow Never know this was possible to do this via event!SpoilerAnd one parallel process event similar to this one that would be on every map that needs the flashlight effect:
Now what this event does is track the player's position via the variable X and Y, then using those coordinates to center the picture. Since the event is a parallel process, it will run continuously, updating the image placement as the player moves.
Since you mention that you haven't gotten fully into events, I strongly suggest reading a guide or two about switches and variables. They're two of the most important building blocks you'll use, and mastering them will make events much easier to understand and create. :)
but for more ''easy'' use you can always also use Khas Awesome lighthning script? this is really easy to use! -
Okay, it's going to require the use of a picture graphic, such as this one:
SpoilerSpoilerAnd one parallel process event similar to this one that would be on every map that needs the flashlight effect:
Now what this event does is track the player's position via the variable X and Y, then using those coordinates to center the picture. Since the event is a parallel process, it will run continuously, updating the image placement as the player moves.
Since you mention that you haven't gotten fully into events, I strongly suggest reading a guide or two about switches and variables. They're two of the most important building blocks you'll use, and mastering them will make events much easier to understand and create. :)
Ok, so I put the codein and I got this.
and I did this
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Ok, try switching from "Center" to "Upper Left".
And if that doesn't work, increase the Zoom (on the right side) to 200%. :) -
Woo! Got it to center! But stll wont follow my character. .... T_TOk, try switching from "Center" to "Upper Left".
And if that doesn't work, increase the Zoom (on the right side) to 200%. :) -
Does the switch you have at the end stop the event from repeating? Because it does need to continuously run in order to follow the player. :)
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I removed the switches and tint, and noices it does follow the character, but not how I want it to.. The light stays in the middle of the room and barel moves. Maybe a smaller picture is needed? While placing a darker image below it?Does the switch you have at the end stop the event from repeating? Because it does need to continuously run in order to follow the player. :)
looks like that. You can notice the picture ends on the sides.... and th light stays in the middle. It kinda moves, but not with the chracter. -
Ok! Sorry, I was doing this from memory - I really need to check things in engine first.
I just tested it in a project and the event looks like this:
That is centered on the player and follows them around.
And here's a super quick demo if you need it:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vh56kxf2zx5vpr2/Flashlight%20Demo.exe?dl=0 -
Ok! Sorry, I was doing this from memory - I really need to check things in engine first.
I just tested it in a project and the event looks like this:
That is centered on the player and follows them around.
And here's a super quick demo if you need it:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vh56kxf2zx5vpr2/Flashlight%20Demo.exe?dl=0
Oh thank you!!! It works now! Kinda slow, but im sure I can figure out the speed. I think lol -
Tried this on MV, seems to work but not properly as the transition is very choppy
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This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!
