Kaus Ultimate Overlay v1.11 NEW: Added Sprite Fixes Snippet Plugin

Kaus · 2015-10-31T10:00:54+0900

[IMG]http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y343/hanzoMV/KausUltimateOverlay_zpsiyjtq5z8.jpg[/IMG] Download Plugin v1.11 By: Kaus ADD ONS: (March 15, 2016) NEW! Kaus Sprite Fixes v1.0 - DOWNLOAD SNIPPET Kaus Sprite Fixes Plugin helps display sprites correctly. Fixes: -Jittering Parallax Background on Smooth Cameras (the 1 pixel glitch between the parallax and other layer when you move) -Sprite Balloon Z Priority to display balloon animations on map correctly above par layer. -Sprite Animation Z Priority to display animations on map correctly above the par layer. RPG MAKER MV 1.2 UPDATE FIX: 1. ) Download KSU_ParallaxSmoothing Here: DOWNLOAD 2. ) Place it BELOW Ultimate Overlay Plugin (Make Sure Ultimate Overlay Plugin is Above Everything else) 3. ) Set the settings of the Parameter of the Parallax Smoothing to false: http://i.imgur.com/4F0Zd2L.png 4. ) And you're good to go ^_^ Terms of Service: 1.) Do not repost in other forum without my permission. 2.) Free for Non-Commercial and Commercial Uses but Credits is Required. Click to expand... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/HSzJAf2.jpg[/IMG] Instructions: Download the plugin and paste it in your js folder. Add the plugin in plugin manager just below everything else. Use the features using Notetags or Plugin Command indicated below and in the help file. Introduction: I've been waiting for days and days for someone to actually make a parallax script with several features but can't wait any longer so I've made my own version. If you're familiar with my old script Ultimate Overlay from RMVX and VXAce well I dont need to explain anymore. But for those who are new to RPG Making. Here's a brief introduction for you... Ultimate Overlay Plugin will allow you to add custom images (more layers) into your map that will scroll with the map so it sticks like its really in the map. This is already accessible through the parallax feature if you add ! in the first of the image's filename in the parallax folder. but that limits you to have the overlay one. the one that goes over the character. so Here's Ultimate Overlay comes handy. Layers: Light Layer ↑ Fog Layer ↑ Shadow Layer ↑ Parallax Layer (New) ↑ Character Layer (Default) ↑ Ground Layer ↑ Tileset Layer (Default) ↑ Parallax Layer (Default) Explanation: Light Layer is the highest layer and used for creating Light Effects such as Sunlight Rays, or Street Lights, or any Source of Light. Fog Layer is used for creating a Fog Effect in much that is moving automatically by settings. Used for Mists, Desert Sandstorms, Clouds etc. Shadow Layer used for displaying Shadow layer. Parallax Layer (New) is used for adding an image in the map that will be OVER the character. You can also use this Layer to create shadows for your tiles Character Layer is the layer of your characters, events and npc. etc. Ground Layer like Parallax Layer (new) it is used for creating custom images but UNDER your characters. Tileset Layer (Default) is the layer your tilesets are set on.(Unless they are set as * in priority it will show higher than Ground Layer)) Parallax Layer (Default) is the lowest layer and can only be seen if There's no Tileset Layer above it. and Here's a Sample Fog File: (save in parallaxes folder by default) [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/qSPSu75.png[/IMG] Enjoy!! Bush Region: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/JKvcZHV.png[/IMG] Fog Depth: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/6HYwMDk.png[/IMG] Displaying Layers: - Use the Notetags in the map ONLY IF you're going to use images based on its mapID to automatically display specific layers. - You don't need to add Notetags if you're going to use the Plugin Command. - The Plugin Command is a Powerful tool. You can use this option anytime to change overlay images in any given situation, with or without notetags. - All in all, There's 2 ways of displaying overlays. 1. Thru Notetags. (Automatically Displays notetagged overlay with the mapID as filename) 2. Thru Parallel Processed Event Plugin Command. You need to specify the filename. It's your choice and they're situational. ^_^ Enjoy Mapping. If you have any questions or suggestion to be added in the plugin feel free to post and ask. I'm happy to help. Tips: Learn how to Parallax with this awesome girl who makes video tutorial about parallax mapping - http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/49028-mv-parallax-mapping-for-beginners-3-part-video-series/ Better Use with OrangeMapShot Plugin for easier parallax mapping. - http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/49711-orange-mapshot/ Or you can also use this plugin alternatively - http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/49684-mrp-mapexporter-export-your-full-size-maps-11-as-png-files/ 1. You can use the Parallax (New) Layer to create your own shadow images for the map. It helps great than having an autoshadow on MV. 2. You can set from 0 to 255, 0 Being invisible and 255 being more visible. Not adding this tag will set to default 255. 3. You can use decimal places in an…

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Kaus

#21 Oct 31, 2015, 06:29 PM Source

Parallax Panda said:
This is great, exactly what I was looking for!

The fact that it is free to use for commercial games as well is just icing on the cake since some people consider donations commercial income which can be a problem if you are asking for said donations to keep your webpage and HTML5 game up and running etc. Just fantastic! :D

I hope you keep improving this and fixing eventual bugs and issues. Going to try it out right away!

Thanks!
Glad to help out ^_^

grem333 said:
Hooray! Fogs! For some reason, however, when I have this plug-in active, the pictures I used for character portraits disappear, even on maps that don't use the light effect or the fog effect, so I can't use it for one of my projects :(
Can you upload a sample project setup for me to take a look for it so I can fix it? just 1 map with 1 character portrait so I can see the problem.
Spy

#22 Oct 31, 2015, 08:37 PM Source

Works very well, thank you.

Here is a map made with the script

Spoiler

Is it posible to disable a layer by a switch

Eg light off when it's day
Tommy Gun

#23 Oct 31, 2015, 08:54 PM Source

Yes, please add the ability to turn on/off layers with switches. I used that feature in my IGMC game and it's really useful!
grem333

#24 Oct 31, 2015, 08:57 PM Source

Sorry, how do I do that? I've never uploaded a project before haha
Kaus

#25 Oct 31, 2015, 09:04 PM Source

spywaretof said:
Works very well, thank you.

Here is a map made with the script

Is it posible to disable a layer by a switch

Eg light off when it's day
What a beautiful map!! celianna's?

Good suggestion I will try to add that feature tomorrow. I have to go to sleep now...

This completes my day seeing people doing wonderful things with my plugin <3

Tommy Gun said:
Yes, please add the ability to turn on/off layers with switches. I used that feature in my IGMC game and it's really useful!
Yes I will try tomorrow.

grem333 said:
Sorry, how do I do that? I've never uploaded a project before haha
Pretty much just copy the js / img / data folders and put it in a zip file or rar file.

tho just copy one portrait in the img (not entire the img folder since its too big) you're trying to show me that conflicts with the script so i'll see what i can do about it.
Bernkastel

#26 Nov 1, 2015, 03:26 AM Source

do you have any sample light, ground and other used images for testing?
erikmidnatt

#27 Nov 1, 2015, 04:52 AM Source

this is awesome thanks for sharing. very easy to use after you do some basic reading :)
Kaus

#28 Nov 1, 2015, 09:02 AM Source

Update:

v1.02

-Added a feature to Activate display of Light and Fog Layers via Switches.

-Added a transition effect of activating and deactivating Light and Fog Layers for smooth transitions.

-Fixed Light Layer Positioning to go along with the map.

Default Switches for Light and Fog is set to 5 and 6 you have the choices of changing that via the parameters in Plugin Manager.

Q: Why there's no switch for ground and parallax layer?

A: There's no need to, that layer's purpose is for designing the map as is and not for ambiance effects like light and fog layer.

Bernkastel said:
do you have any sample light, ground and other used images for testing?
Well the Images of Light, Ground and Parallax Layer should be the same as your Map's.

I can give you something about use of light but it really depends on the size of your map.

Sample of Light Image: http://i.imgur.com/IYfrwPI.png

Sample of Ground Image: http://i.imgur.com/OUxyMr0.png

Sample of Par Image: http://i.imgur.com/oBJeDt8.png

Result: http://i.imgur.com/X2ofCKp.jpg

ryalein

#29 Nov 1, 2015, 11:08 AM Source

First thanks for the plugin! Works great except that the fog only moves in the negative directions. Maybe I did something wrong but I fixed it by editing the fog part in the script to only use one variable for each direction and simply use negative numbers in the notes to change directions.

Code:

//======================= F O G  M A P ==========================Spriteset_Map.prototype.createFogMap = function() {    map = $dataMap;    this._fogMap = new TilingSprite();    this._fogMap.bitmap = ImageManager.loadParallax(map.meta.fogName);    this._fogMap.move(0, 0, Graphics.width, Graphics.height);    this._fogMap.blendMode = Number(map.meta.fogBlend) || 0;    if($gameSwitches.value(fogSwitch)== true)      this._fogMap.opacity = Number(map.meta.fogOpacity) || 125;     else      this._fogMap.opacity = 0;    this._fogMap.origin.x =  $gameMap.displayX() * $gameMap.tileWidth();    this._fogMap.origin.y =  $gameMap.displayY() * $gameMap.tileHeight();    this._fogMap.z = 21;    newX = 0;    newY = 0;    this._tilemap.addChild(this._fogMap);};Spriteset_Map.prototype.updateFogMap = function() {        map = $dataMap;        newX += Number(map.meta.xMove) || 0;        newY += Number(map.meta.yMove) || 0;        if(newX!=0) this._fogMap.origin.x =  ($gameMap.displayX() * $gameMap.tileWidth()) - newX;         else this._fogMap.origin.x =  ($gameMap.displayX() * $gameMap.tileWidth());        if(newY!=0) this._fogMap.origin.y =  ($gameMap.displayY() * $gameMap.tileHeight()) - newY;         else this._fogMap.origin.y =  ($gameMap.displayY() * $gameMap.tileHeight());    //Switch Checking     if($gameSwitches.value(fogSwitch)== true){         defOpacity = Number(map.meta.fogOpacity) || 125;        if(this._fogMap.opacity < defOpacity) this._fogMap.opacity += 1; }     else        if(this._fogMap.opacity!=0) this._fogMap.opacity -= 1;};

MikePjr

#30 Nov 1, 2015, 11:34 AM Source

Wait, so you can use Z? I was being told else where that you can't and there was no Z settings..
Kaus

#31 Nov 1, 2015, 11:36 AM Source

ryalein said:
First thanks for the plugin! Works great except that the fog only moves in the negative directions. Maybe I did something wrong but I fixed it by editing the fog part in the script to only use one variable for each direction and simply use negative numbers in the notes to change directions.
Just a simplified version for the note tag i see.. good point.

MikePjr said:
Wait, so you can use Z? I was being told else where that you can't and there was no Z settings..
Z property still exist in a way if they are in the same layer. adding child is still prioritized tho.
Rainfall

#32 Nov 1, 2015, 11:41 AM Source

Kaus, I love you for that plugin!

This is exactly what I need for my project!

I don't know if this is your first plugin or your 100th, but you did a very good job! (Sorry I'm new here to be honest, even though I'm registered for awhile =))
MikePjr

#33 Nov 1, 2015, 12:01 PM Source

Oi.. JS is SOOOooo much different than Ruby... ~_~
Spy

#34 Nov 1, 2015, 12:26 PM Source

v1.02

-Added a feature to Activate display of Light and Fog Layers via Switches.

-Added a transition effect of activating and deactivating Light and Fog Layers for smooth transitions.

-Fixed Light Layer Positioning to go along with the map.

Thank you !
Rainfall

#35 Nov 1, 2015, 12:36 PM Source

I love you for this Kaus!

This script is exactly what I need!

I have a question though, is it possible to get light / fog examples how to put them into the scene?

I don't really get this to work, my experience with custom things like this are almost zero, the years I was making it was mostly without internet, thus no custom thingies or similiar stuff. Just basic RPG Maker XP knowledge here ^^/
Lady Xiahou

#36 Nov 1, 2015, 01:25 PM Source

That's Awesome. Thank you! I was looking for this :3
Kaus

#37 Nov 1, 2015, 01:26 PM Source

MikePjr said:
Oi.. JS is SOOOooo much different than Ruby... ~_~
But Better...

spywaretof said:
Thank you !
You are most welcome ^_^

Rainfall said:
I love you for this Kaus!

This script is exactly what I need!

I have a question though, is it possible to get light / fog examples how to put them into the scene?

I don't really get this to work, my experience with custom things like this are almost zero, the years I was making it was mostly without internet, thus no custom thingies or similiar stuff. Just basic RPG Maker XP knowledge here ^^/
love you too babe, Read the instructions carefully.

install in js folder.

add in plugin manager.

make the images you need.

save them in the img/parallaxes folder

put notetags in the map properties (right click properties on map name)

input the specific notetags you wanted to display in your map (example: <light> will display light layer)

make sure you have your switch on for it to display in the map :) (default switches: 5 for fog 6 for light)

anyway I'll try to make a demo once i get the time ^_^

Lady Xiahou said:
That's Awesome. Thank you! I was looking for this :3
You're welcome buddy.
Tommy Gun

#38 Nov 1, 2015, 05:43 PM Source

Kaus said:
Q: Why there's no switch for ground and parallax layer?

A: There's no need to, that layer's purpose is for designing the map as is and not for ambiance effects like light and fog layer.
Can you please add it anyway? In my Ace game I had a switch in the world map to "turn off" the top layer, and that removed the roof from every building. So you could walk into any building and see inside. Then when you walk out of a building the roof appears again. And there are probably other uses that people may need it for.

Unless I can put all the roofs on the fog layer instead.
wizaerd

#39 Nov 1, 2015, 06:06 PM Source

Instead of eating up and hardcoding switches, couldn't you just include either a plugin command or a script call to enable/disable as needed?
invayne

#40 Nov 1, 2015, 09:11 PM Source

Kaus said:
v1.02

-Added a feature to Activate display of Light and Fog Layers via Switches.

-Added a transition effect of activating and deactivating Light and Fog Layers for smooth transitions.

-Fixed Light Layer Positioning to go along with the map.
hmm just updated the script to newest version and the movement on the fog layer stopped working all together... or am i just missing something. tried all your tags

edit : nvm works on the negative tags