MV - MV Nova Lighting Plugin (For MV and MZ !!!)

KillerGin · 2020-04-25T11:25:20+0900

Name: MV Nova Lighting Plugin Collab: Dairnon and the Killer Gin Version 1.3.0 Link Below This 1 is for MV and there is a MZ version coming soon! MV Version tested on 1.6.2 MZ Version tested on Release version. It'll run primarily on the gpu, minus cpu for minor things like animations. Supported: - Multiplied ambient light setting by default (Nova Lighting) - Designed to share the same params for people currently using Terrax. - Terrax Legacy Mode included for the Terrax Look (with superior performance) - Compatible with most Yanfly Plugins especially Event Copier, Event Spawner! - Light weight, fast, flexible, and beautiful! - Efficient! Great for low end PCs, also doesn't have lag like others. - Early tests indicated this is Mobile friendly! - Additional features, like each event has a reference to its own ID, self IDs to easily control light (essential for Yanfly event spawn and event copy). - Supports Flashlight offset X and Y, great for horror games with custom graphics! I know lighting plugins can be very expensive and very often, lead to noticeable slowdown. This will become the solution to light lag. This plugin has amazing performance because the lights are coded as objects (unlike Terrax) and utilizes open gl rendering. ** NOW** Now, the Script comes with a test project, only for PC, so that you can have fun seeing how the different light modes work/look AND you can see how you can set the foundations for some really fun light mechanics in your game! VIDEO LINKS!! (More than how to, also provides a solid foundation for game development) Video 1: Video 2: Link to MV Light Plugin: MV Nova Lighting Plugin by thekillergin Super Light Weight Lighting Plugin for MV thekillergin.itch.io For now enjoy some early WIPs, plugin already running beautifully in different games. (All Early WIP shots) (All Early WIP shots) ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// * Requires Pixi 4.7.1, included in download. * Game Folder -> JS -> Libs -> Replace your Pixie with the 4.7.1 version. * * To activate the script on a map, do the following: * 1. Put an event onto a map. * 2. In the 'Note' field (Next to the name) put the following text: * 'Light 250 #a25600' * - 250 is the lightradius of the object * - #a25600 is a nice color for torches (Yellow/Orange in this case) * - #FFFFFF is pure white light and not recommended for regular light. * - (PS: #FFFFFF white light works great with the Terrax Legacy option enabled) * * - If You want a white light use a white light with intensity/alpha of 80% * - So 'Light radius 150 #FFFFFF -1 .8' (No id, intensity 80%, -1 means no ID) * - Or 'Light radius 150 #FFFFFF 2 .8' (Id 2, intensity 80%) * 3. You're done, its that simple. * * PS: A nice evil red is '#8F0C00' * * - If you want to "Shut off" your light, simple reduce your radius to 0, example: Fire radius 0 #a25600 * * If you want to start with a day time tint, use '0xffffff' in the plugin options. * * If the intensity of the lights are too much, you can make the lights much more basic in the options. * Simply turn on the "Terrax Legacy" plugin option. Recommend to leave light intensity alone with Terrax. * This will make the lights look like default Terrax Lights. * * //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// * * There are two flavors of lights. * 1) Lights with no IDs * 2) Lights with IDs * * 1) Lights with no IDs are by default ON (unless told to be off) * - Example: 'Light 250 #a25600' (No ID, Default on, intensity 100%) * - Example: 'Light 250 #a25600 -1 .9' (No ID, Default on, intensity 90%) * - '-1' stands for no ID so its default on, used if you need a number to adjust intensity * - Use plugin command 'Light on' or 'Light off' from within event to control light. * * 2) Lights with IDs are by default OFF (unless told to be on) * - Example: 'Light 250 #8F0C00 2' (ID 2, Default off, intensity 100%) * - Example: 'Light 250 #8F0C00 5 .8' (ID 5, Default off, intensity 80%) * - These Lights must be told do be on. Use Plugin command 'Light on ID' like 'Light on 2' * - Or you can simply use the Plugin Command 'Light on' from within the event, no need for ID (it knows own ID). * * - There is a tricky situation that may arise with these lights. They are always default on or off. * - In order to control these lights I will show you how you can master these events so that * - they will always be on or off appropriately. * - For this to work you need each map to have an autorun, and need the CE on game load script 'Izy_CommonEventOnLoad'. * - This will be used to call a common event that can tell lights to update itself, details below. * - This game load script is included in the download, I did not create it, so please read the terms and give credit * * Have your map autorun turn on the events selfswitch D to tell each event to set their lights up properly (Script below). * Set this page as the last page in the event and set as an autorun that turns off…

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Started by KillerGin Apr 25, 2020, 02:25 AM 164 posts Page 7 of 9 View original ↗

dragon1up

#121 Dec 3, 2020, 10:26 AM Source

KillerGin said:
Ah a demo! That is an interesting idea!! No, there is no demo included though I did create a basics video..... would a demo be helpful? If so, what kind of lights would you like me to include?

Hmm something that most other plug-in demos include for lights, take terrax for example and have a few maps that cover most (if all) of the possible light effects that the plugin can do (simple and non simple). Even if you don't do all diffrent colours maybe have a quick reference sheet so someone can edit it to a different colour to use for a spefic map. I.e FFX00001 is blue idk just a quick idea.

Definitely have an example of how a torch event work and maybe how to adjust beam length and width (not sure on how necessary enemy patrols are with lights but it would be nice but not needed)

That's something I look for when picking a spefic plug-in that adds more detail to my game, something I can bounce off with and add some some personality.

Ps : I'm sick of using terrax and Galv after 3 or so years of development lordd. Glow effects are much appreciated and maybe battle lights idk not needed just a thought.

Much appreciated if you did a small demo for the plug-in. Like it does add more value when purchasing it. Like here's a plug-in ready to use for your hobby or comerical game :)
KillerGin

#122 Dec 3, 2020, 11:43 PM Source

jlusco said:
Sweet that is like the one thing that is missing for me at this time.

What is missing for you? A demo or a game guide?
jlusco

#123 Dec 3, 2020, 11:48 PM Source

A lighting plugin for MZ lol. Oh I do have one question will it have a day night setting like terrex did for MV
KillerGin

#124 Dec 7, 2020, 10:21 PM Source

MV Nova Lighting Plugin Updated!!!!!

- You can now switch between Nova Lighting Style and Terrax style of Lights in real time!

You can now give the player the option to choose which lighting style they like most.

Incoming
1) Plugin Demo
2) Diagonal Flashlights
3) MZ Nova Lighting PLugin!!!
aniaaous

#125 Dec 7, 2020, 10:28 PM Source

KillerGin said:
MV Nova Lighting Plugin Updated!!!!!

- You can now switch between Nova Lighting Style and Terrax style of Lights in real time!

You can now give the player the option to choose which lighting style they like most.

Incoming
1) Plugin Demo
2) Diagonal Flashlights
3) MZ Nova Lighting PLugin!!!

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Ho! ho! I was waiting for this update hahah I'ma try asap :DD
Edit I'm waiting for the next one hahaha still I think it's an awesome feature to change lighting mode wit the script call :DD
KillerGin

#126 Dec 7, 2020, 10:36 PM Source

aniaaous said:
Ho! ho! I was waiting for this update hahah I'ma try asap :DD
Edit I'm waiting for the next one hahaha still I think it's an awesome feature to change lighting mode wit the script call :DD

Thanks! Yeah, it was real tough for me to choose which one I liked most.

Most players are 50 - 50 when it comes to choosing which one they like better....

So I was like.... why not have BOTH?! (Some really dislike the Nova look, its a bit harder to get looking right, so much more complex)

So now, in the game options, they can switch between the two on the fly! Now everyone can be happy!
(Screen shots from my game)

I thought it was a neat feature.
aniaaous

#127 Dec 7, 2020, 10:46 PM Source

KillerGin said:
Thanks! Yeah, it was real tough for me to choose which one I liked most.

Most players are 50 - 50 when it comes to choosing which one they like better....

So I was like.... why not have BOTH?! (Some really dislike the Nova look, its a bit harder to get looking right, so much more complex)

So now, in the game options, they can switch between the two on the fly! Now everyone can be happy!
(Screen shots from my game)

I thought it was a neat feature.
Yep! in my opinion, both styles fit for different moods/scenes Now that we can switch on the go we will probably find use both depending on what we want!
KillerGin

#128 Dec 7, 2020, 11:01 PM Source

aniaaous said:
Yep! in my opinion, both styles fit for different moods/scenes Now that we can switch on the go we will probably find use both depending on what we want!

Ah, yes, that is certainly a great point!

Now only can you follow what the player chose in the options but you can also override these options on key maps or scenes as well.

Nice! I like the way you think!
KillerGin

#129 Dec 8, 2020, 02:09 AM Source

dragon1up said:
Hmm something that most other plug-in demos include for lights, take terrax for example and have a few maps that cover most (if all) of the possible light effects that the plugin can do (simple and non simple). Even if you don't do all diffrent colours maybe have a quick reference sheet so someone can edit it to a different colour to use for a spefic map. I.e FFX00001 is blue idk just a quick idea.

Definitely have an example of how a torch event work and maybe how to adjust beam length and width (not sure on how necessary enemy patrols are with lights but it would be nice but not needed)

That's something I look for when picking a spefic plug-in that adds more detail to my game, something I can bounce off with and add some some personality.

Ps : I'm sick of using terrax and Galv after 3 or so years of development lordd. Glow effects are much appreciated and maybe battle lights idk not needed just a thought.

Much appreciated if you did a small demo for the plug-in. Like it does add more value when purchasing it. Like here's a plug-in ready to use for your hobby or comerical game :)

Now you have the ability to switch between two different light modes in the fly

** AND **

Now, the Script comes with a test project, only for PC, so that you can have fun seeing how the different light modes work/look AND you can see how you can set the foundations for some really fun light mechanics in your game!

Ask and thou shall Receive!
aniaaous

#130 Dec 8, 2020, 07:25 PM Source

KillerGin said:
Ah, yes, that is certainly a great point!

Now only can you follow what the player chose in the options but you can also override these options on key maps or scenes as well.

Nice! I like the way you think!
hahah Thanks :kaothx:
Taraque

#131 Dec 23, 2020, 08:40 AM Source

I am eagerly waiting for you to release your nova lighting plug in for RPGM MZ. Hope it will come out soon.
KillerGin

#132 Dec 23, 2020, 08:43 PM Source

Taraque said:
I am eagerly waiting for you to release your nova lighting plug in for RPGM MZ. Hope it will come out soon.

Ay yes. Releasing KG on a new platform, and recording videos for my youtube series has got me super busy.

I also had to pull apart MV, examine it, and update it in order to optimize Killer Gin (some people where having issues running it).....now that has been taken cared of, I can go back to the plugins, my apology.
Taraque

#133 Dec 24, 2020, 04:22 AM Source

KillerGin said:
Ay yes. Releasing KG on a new platform, and recording videos for my youtube series has got me super busy.

I also had to pull apart MV, examine it, and update it in order to optimize Killer Gin (some people where having issues running it).....now that has been taken cared of, I can go back to the plugins, my apology.
No worries. Take your time :)
Snarkyfork

#134 Jan 3, 2021, 05:48 AM Source

Hmm, this plugin looks cool. I like the way the light looks in this screenshot you posted. The project I have been working on has a lot of similar mechanics as your game on Steam, I think I will pick up both the game and plugin tomorrow but I'd to ask a few questions if you don't mind.

1) Does your plugin have a seamless/gradual day and night transition that is just like terrax?
2) In the screenshot I linked above I see you have a time system and mini map set up, are you using Mog Hunters Time System or another? And what minimap is that?

Edit: Does this have a working demo yet?
KillerGin

#135 Jan 9, 2021, 11:33 AM Source

Hey guys!

Sorry been a while. Imma see if I can add a few features that people have asked for very soon.

I been busy with guides and the KG DLC.

I think people wanted diagonal lights?
UncreativeMedia

#136 Jan 9, 2021, 11:48 AM Source

Diagonal lights would be awesome!

I'd ran into an issue with the flashlight offset, where the X axis works fine, but the Y axis disconnects the lights from the character. (My sprite is 2 blocks high)
KillerGin

#137 Jan 9, 2021, 11:53 AM Source

Ah yes....... Diagonal lights for 8 way direction.

Other lighting plugins only added a Y...... SO i thought maybe adding an X would be cool lol.

Apparently I see why they didnt bother with X.

But I think I can make it work. Can you show me what the problem is again?

This might be tricky since everyone may have different size chars....... did I get something backwards?

..... OMG..... how would the diagonal lights work with the X factor? lol
UncreativeMedia

#138 Jan 9, 2021, 12:29 PM Source

(This is on Y axis, but it seems the light is behind the player)

(this is on the X axis, but it's both higher and lower)

No idea how this happenend, but it looks so silly ^~^
mardin

#139 Jan 20, 2021, 04:15 AM Source

KillerGin said:
I think people wanted diagonal lights?

would rather take an earlier mz release ;)

Your plugin seems to be top notch when it comes to performance. desperatly waiting for the mz version. keep up the good work!
Snarkyfork

#140 Jan 20, 2021, 04:23 AM Source

If you get a chance to work it in, a longer transition between day and night would be fantastic. As it stands now, this plugin doesn't directly replace Terrax Lighting in that respect. Even a set 30 or 60 second transition would be great, it doesn't have to be customizable.