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

#161 Nov 25, 2015, 08:35 PM Source

Cinnamon said:
Yeah, through a plugin call. It all happens in the same big event.

But no the event is not erased (I think, at least it's still running).

What layers do you want me to test this with?

Because just the shadow layer not working is already a bug, right?

Can we fix it or is the only option to place the plugin call again after the save call?
I think i know what the problem is... Im right at the start...

you should go put your event's trigger to "Parallel Process"

and Plugin command your layers with it.

dont erase it, let it process the map freely. mines perfectly working fine.

or use <notetags> in the map for alternative
Cinnamon

#162 Nov 25, 2015, 09:08 PM Source

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

I can't use <notetags> because I have to change the shadow during a cutscene. The map before the cutscene has no shadow.

Last question: does the Parallel Process event have to keep running?
Kaus

#163 Nov 25, 2015, 09:12 PM Source

Yes if you have to open a scene in maps. you can put conditional branches anyways so if this variable == something youll display this shadow layer else you'll display something else or nothing at all
Cinnamon

#164 Nov 25, 2015, 09:29 PM Source

Kaus said:
Yes if you have to open a scene in maps. you can put conditional branches anyways so if this variable == something youll display this shadow layer else you'll display something else or nothing at all
Okie, gotcha. ^^/ Salamat!!
Lumi-Sensei

#165 Nov 26, 2015, 03:32 AM Source

~~Hi Kaus, Iam very happy with your tileset and this script. But it's look like I have a little problem.~~

~~When I run the game the map is awesome like this...~~

Spoiler

~~But when I press menu and go back to map the ground and pharalax disappear and become like this.~~

Spoiler
~~I hope someone can help me to clear this one.~~

~~I already use notetag, call plugin etc. It's always same.~~

Nevermind, I already fix the problem. It's look like I have trouble with the file name and the plugin is just to call the effect for once without correct name for the map ID.
Pern

#166 Nov 26, 2015, 04:48 AM Source

Kaus said:
Please do read the help file... it's there for a reason.

/* ============================================================================ * Plugin Command Instructions * ============================================================================ * To change the layer in current map use this Plugin Command; * Call Plugin Command thru event then type the following Arguments: * * Overlay layertype filename * for example: Overlay light light2-1 * * Layer Types: * ground = for ground layer * par = for parallax layer * shadow = for shadow layer * light = for light layer * fog = for fog layerso create an event and run it in parallel or autostart process just once then

use plugin command:

Overlay light your_filename_here
Thank you, just what I needed. I missed that part. Sorry for the inconvenience :]
Iliketea

#167 Nov 26, 2015, 12:40 PM Source

After trying around what the problem was I found it and solved it myself.
Darthneko

#168 Nov 26, 2015, 01:59 PM Source

This is a wonderful plugin and it's working great for me! just one question - is there any way to animate a layer? I have my ground layer set, but I'd like to cut out a piece of it and have a custom water animation underneath, on either the tileset or parallax levels.
jadedthoughts

#169 Nov 27, 2015, 04:59 PM Source

I know I am missing something obvious, but I have been at it for a while. I am sure it has to do with not having switches turned on correctly because the Light layer is not showing. I do have the fog layer working and moving, even though I hadn't turned anything on with it either....

At any rate I am using organized folders and note tags:

<light><fogName:cloud1><fogOpacity:255><fogDuration:60><yMove:0.5> When the instructions say that I have to have switches turned on for Light and the others... does that mean just going into the editor, creating a switch called "Light Switch ID",make sure it has the ID of 2 (that is what it is set to by default), and then turn it on with an event?

As I said, it was a bit confusing because the fog is working without me having done that. I did read that there was an update where switches were turned to be automatically on, but wasn't sure if that was for this situation or not.
Kaus

#170 Nov 27, 2015, 06:16 PM Source

Darthneko said:
This is a wonderful plugin and it's working great for me! just one question - is there any way to animate a layer? I have my ground layer set, but I'd like to cut out a piece of it and have a custom water animation underneath, on either the tileset or parallax levels.
Not possible as of now... I'll think about it.

jadedthoughts said:
I know I am missing something obvious, but I have been at it for a while. I am sure it has to do with not having switches turned on correctly because the Light layer is not showing. I do have the fog layer working and moving, even though I hadn't turned anything on with it either....

At any rate I am using organized folders and note tags:

<light><fogName:cloud1><fogOpacity:255><fogDuration:60><yMove:0.5> When the instructions say that I have to have switches turned on for Light and the others... does that mean just going into the editor, creating a switch called "Light Switch ID",make sure it has the ID of 2 (that is what it is set to by default), and then turn it on with an event?

As I said, it was a bit confusing because the fog is working without me having done that. I did read that there was an update where switches were turned to be automatically on, but wasn't sure if that was for this situation or not.
I dont know what's the real problem tho. You can't display your light layer?

ID Switch on? did you check on F9?

QuickStart in parameter plugin set to true?

if you have organized folder set to true, you should have your light images in "img/overlays/lights/"

try parallel process Plugin Command:

Overlay light your_filenamebecause mine's working perfectly fine.
jadedthoughts

#171 Nov 27, 2015, 07:13 PM Source

I believe all of those are setup correctly. Here are some screenshots:

As a side note, I have tried changing the file name, with and without using the plugin command and I get the error that says it can't call light1, so I know that it is grabbing the right file. I have even turned the fog off and still nothing.
arcthemonkey

#172 Nov 27, 2015, 09:22 PM Source

I saw a similar question on here, but I think mine is a little different - When I changed the resolution of my game to a wide-screen format, the images started tiling because the visible area was wider than the maps themselves. I understand I can fix this by adjusting the map and image size to be at least as wide as the visible area, but I'd like to avoid that in the interest of minimizing file size. Is there any way to get them to not tile?

Example:

Spoiler
Kaus

#173 Nov 28, 2015, 12:54 AM Source

jadedthoughts said:
I believe all of those are setup correctly. Here are some screenshots:

As a side note, I have tried changing the file name, with and without using the plugin command and I get the error that says it can't call light1, so I know that it is grabbing the right file. I have even turned the fog off and still nothing.
Can you show me the light image you're using?

arcthemonkey said:
I saw a similar question on here, but I think mine is a little different - When I changed the resolution of my game to a wide-screen format, the images started tiling because the visible area was wider than the maps themselves. I understand I can fix this by adjusting the map and image size to be at least as wide as the visible area, but I'd like to avoid that in the interest of minimizing file size. Is there any way to get them to not tile?
Sadly, No you can't... all images are put in the tilemap which will automatically makes it looping
jadedthoughts

#174 Nov 28, 2015, 01:00 AM Source

I sent you the link via PM. Thanks!
jadedthoughts

#175 Nov 28, 2015, 01:21 AM Source

Kaus helped me out, the file that I was trying to use had too many dark colors in it. Thanks again for your help!
arcthemonkey

#176 Nov 28, 2015, 02:17 AM Source

Kaus said:
Sadly, No you can't... all images are put in the tilemap which will automatically makes it looping
Lame! Oh well, thanks :D
thanatos2k1

#177 Nov 29, 2015, 05:11 PM Source

Don't know if this was answered yet, but what do we do if we want to animate a layer? Such as making out own water? Is there a plug-in to switch between frames, or does yours support this?
Kaus

#178 Nov 29, 2015, 06:03 PM Source

No you can't.

You can try Plugin Command:
Overlay your_layer yourfilename

then wait for a few frames then call another layer

but i doubt it will run smoothly.
Targaryen

#179 Nov 29, 2015, 07:29 PM Source

I got the following error:

TypeError: Cannot read property 'ground' of undefined

at Spriteset_Map.createGroundMap (Kaus_Ultimate_Overlay.js:250)

at Spriteset_Map.createLowerLayer (Kaus_Ultimate_Overlay.js:216)

at Spriteset_Map.createLowerLayer (GALV_LayerGraphics.js:205)

at Spriteset_Map.Spriteset_Base.initialize (rpg_sprites.js:2118)

at Spriteset_Map.initialize (rpg_sprites.js:2251)

at new Spriteset_Map (rpg_sprites.js:2244)

at Scene_Map.createSpriteset (rpg_scenes.js:531)

at Scene_Map.createDisplayObjects (rpg_scenes.js:524)

at Scene_Map.onMapLoaded (rpg_scenes.js:380)

at Scene_Map.onMapLoaded (YEP_X_ActSeqPack3.js:886)rpg_managers.js:1618 SceneManager.catchException

could be an incompatibility problem?

EDIT: I turn off all plugins and I keep having this error:

ReferenceError: defOpacity is not defined

at Spriteset_Map.updateFogMap (/C:/Users/usuario/Documents/Games/NotE/js/plugins/Kaus_Ultimate_Overlay.js:422)

at Spriteset_Map.update (/C:/Users/usuario/Documents/Games/NotE/js/plugins/Kaus_Ultimate_Overlay.js:240)

at Spriteset_Map.Spriteset_Base.initialize (rpg_sprites.js:2121)

at Spriteset_Map.initialize (rpg_sprites.js:2251)

at new Spriteset_Map (rpg_sprites.js:2244)

at Scene_Map.createSpriteset (rpg_scenes.js:531)

at Scene_Map.createDisplayObjects (rpg_scenes.js:524)

at Scene_Map.onMapLoaded (rpg_scenes.js:380)

at Scene_Map.isReady (rpg_scenes.js:370)

at Function.SceneManager.updateScene (rpg_managers.js:1667)
Kaus

#180 Nov 29, 2015, 10:32 PM Source

Besides those error, what were you doing? please post what you are trying to display, your setups and whatnot ... its hard to determine the cause of the problem with just that.