OcRam - Layers plugin (for MV)

OcRam · 2019-04-16T03:21:25+0900

Introduction: I have tried to make this plugin as light-weighted as possible. You have 3 layers to play around with auto-fading, transparency and possibility to scroll (horizontal/vertical/both) and/or bind layer to map or screen. In addition you get possibility to add sprites to 3 different map bound layers! Why not more layers? To have more layers on screen might get really messy (some times even these layers are too much!). In addition small fixed size of layer array gives more processing speed to other tasks. This plugin is not new one and I have used it only for my own projects (made some commenting and re-typed some plugin parameters). I thought that it's time to kick-off this plugin to the big big world. I hope you enjoy it as I have! Here's what you need: 1. This plugin 2. Add graphics to correct folders (specified in plugin params) 3. Use plugin commands / JS to show layers in game! Spoiler: Layers tutorial video Spoiler: Setting up parallax tileset IMPORTANT! Disable any layers that you do not want to inherit to battle scene! But you might want to inherit for example your fog/sunray layers to battle screen. You also might to want set ON parameter "Use only parallax mapping", if tile mapping is not used. Just add BACKGROUND parallax as you would normally (!file_name): Spoiler: Tileset (free-to-use for any use) Add new tileset and load above tileset image to A5 section Type to tileset note -field (this will force parallax optimization if it is not in use for all tilesets). Define passabilities, bushes, ladders, counters, damage floors etc... Save tileset and start using it! Example: Closer look at 4-dir passabilities: All OcRam -plugins now available at ocram-codes.net Please read: Terms of Use Latest version: Download from here All my plugins: Check 'em out!

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Started by OcRam Apr 15, 2019, 06:21 PM 202 posts Page 9 of 11 View original ↗

Powell

#161 Apr 25, 2021, 09:12 PM Source

Alright, it seems to work. Question, do you think I can use the VisuMZ_4_VisualParallaxes to place animated parallaxes by region?
OcRam

#162 Apr 26, 2021, 04:51 AM Source

Powell said:
Alright, it seems to work. Question, do you think I can use the VisuMZ_4_VisualParallaxes to place animated parallaxes by region?
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Thank you for the message,

This thread is about OcRam_Layers. How is this question related to OcRam_Layers?

You need to contact Visu-team for questions related to their plugins.
---ytruuytr

#163 Apr 28, 2021, 12:21 AM Source

Just want to leave a message and say that currently, this is the best and simplest RPGM MV parallax mapping plugin.
But do not make larger than 4000x4000 pixel images or combine them into two separate large images.
Some hardware will fail to load single images larger than that. Some kind of safeguard which often mobile devices use and some old pc.
Powell

#164 Apr 28, 2021, 12:51 AM Source

kako05 said:
Just want to leave a message and say that currently, this is the best and simplest RPGM MV parallax mapping plugin.
But do not make larger than 4000x4000 pixel images or combine them into two separate large images.
Some hardware will fail to load single images larger than that. Some kind of safeguard which often mobile devices use and some old pc.
They are three 48 x 48 images.
Anstarx

#165 Apr 28, 2021, 01:02 PM Source

Hello, sorry that I'm a complete newbie and just want to start with maps. I downloaded the file from the link marked the latest version, but it's a text file instead of a js file. Do I need to convert it to a js file myself? Sorry again for the noob question lol.
Powell

#166 Apr 29, 2021, 03:22 AM Source

Anstarx said:
Hello, sorry that I'm a complete newbie and just want to start with maps. I downloaded the file from the link marked the latest version, but it's a text file instead of a js file. Do I need to convert it to a js file myself? Sorry again for the noob question lol.

Did you go to: ocram-codes.net ?
Anstarx

#167 Apr 29, 2021, 03:51 AM Source

Powell said:
Did you go to: ocram-codes.net ?
I did. I downloaded the layer file from the first thread, and also went to the website to download the core file. Both came as text file in my computer.
OcRam

#168 Apr 29, 2021, 04:29 AM Source

Anstarx said:
I did. I downloaded the layer file from the first thread, and also went to the website to download the core file. Both came as text file in my computer.
Hello,

Basically JS files are text. You need to copy plugins to your project .js\plugins folder. And then select copied file from RPG Maker plugin manager.

I also suggest to take a look at "how to install plugins in RPG Maker MZ" in youtube if you havn't done that before.
ZankokuNoYami

#169 May 30, 2021, 03:49 AM Source

I am having an issue. I have a layer that appears above the character, but there is a sprite (a lantern) on the table, and the part of the table the character is supposed to appear under, also makes that sprite appear under. I have the sprite said to above player, but the top of the sprite still gets covered. THis is done in an event. Is there anyway to make events appear above this layer?

I am using:

layer 1 map[mapId]above 0 0 1 true 256

Also, I noticed in the demo there is this:

floor_level -1 low

What does that do? And do I need to use that command for every map?
OcRam

#170 May 30, 2021, 04:30 AM Source

ZankokuNoYami said:
I am having an issue. I have a layer that appears above the character, but there is a sprite (a lantern) on the table, and the part of the table the character is supposed to appear under, also makes that sprite appear under. I have the sprite said to above player, but the top of the sprite still gets covered. THis is done in an event. Is there anyway to make events appear above this layer?

I am using:

layer 1 map[mapId]above 0 0 1 true 256

Also, I noticed in the demo there is this:

floor_level -1 low

What does that do? And do I need to use that command for every map?
Thank you for the message,

To draw characters above "Above characters" layer you must use OcRam_Passages with OcRam_Layers (import Passages AFTER Layers). When character enters in "Overpass Region ID" OR event is forced via <higher> event comment it will be drawn above "Above characters" layer.

You can force events also to lower floor level via <lower> event comment and characters will switch to "lower floor" level when they enter on "Underpass Region ID".

This way you can also make bridges and such easily where EACH character is drawn to their own floor level Passages also handles event interaction so that you can only trigger events in players current floor level. To enable trigger always event comment <trigger_always> must be used.

And there's also plugin commands to edit floor levels >> The command "floor_level -1 low" will set player and followers to "lower floor" level.
ZankokuNoYami

#171 May 31, 2021, 07:05 AM Source

OcRam said:
Thank you for the message,

To draw characters above "Above characters" layer you must use OcRam_Passages with OcRam_Layers (import Passages AFTER Layers). When character enters in "Overpass Region ID" OR event is forced via <higher> event comment it will be drawn above "Above characters" layer.

You can force events also to lower floor level via <lower> event comment and characters will switch to "lower floor" level when they enter on "Underpass Region ID".

This way you can also make bridges and such easily where EACH character is drawn to their own floor level Passages also handles event interaction so that you can only trigger events in players current floor level. To enable trigger always event comment <trigger_always> must be used.

And there's also plugin commands to edit floor levels >> The command "floor_level -1 low" will set player and followers to "lower floor" level.

AH! There! I saw you said I could type <lower> and decided to put <higher> for the event that kept appearing below... and BAM! Instant on top. THIS is what I was wondering about. But couldn't seem to find the reference.

OH! So I can use floor_level -1 or +2 kind of like the 16 and 17 tiles? But in event form? That will come in handy!
ZankokuNoYami

#172 Jun 5, 2021, 06:25 AM Source

A question for the layers...

So I know I can set zIndexes in the plugin. I have Layer 0, 1 and 2. I can then set those to five different possibilities.

Is this the only way? I can only choose 3 for the entire game? Or is there another way to choose those individuals layers I am just completely missing?
OcRam

#173 Jun 5, 2021, 07:32 AM Source

Yes 3 layers in MV version of Layers is maximum, but I have just released ALL my MZ plugins where Layers -plugin allows unlimited amount of layers (also has dedicated layers for parallax mapping to speed things up).

But I should mention that MZ -plugins may have different notation syntax & plugin commands are different. Also some features might have deprecated while some plugins may have new features.

Using MZ -plugins in MV requires RETRO -plugin. Get RETRO here: https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/retro-mz-plugins-on-mv.135715/

And OcRam MZ -plugins here: https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/ocram-mz-plugins.126684/
ZankokuNoYami

#174 Jun 11, 2021, 02:15 PM Source

I am assuming since I tried, I can't combine the tileset with the parallax... as I was trying to add the water tiles, and then use the parallax.

With that in mind, how do you handle doing the water? Do I essentially have to create the same water 3 times using the different frames in each version? Or is there an easier way to handle water in parallax haha.
OcRam

#175 Jun 12, 2021, 06:25 AM Source

ZankokuNoYami said:
I am assuming since I tried, I can't combine the tileset with the parallax... as I was trying to add the water tiles, and then use the parallax.

With that in mind, how do you handle doing the water? Do I essentially have to create the same water 3 times using the different frames in each version? Or is there an easier way to handle water in parallax haha.
Hi,

I have always just used animated parallax for water. In OcRam demo project there should be an example about it.
GhostCoast

#176 Jun 23, 2021, 04:49 PM Source

Is this plugin compatible with 32x32 tilesize in MV?
OcRam

#177 Jun 23, 2021, 05:59 PM Source

magfeenix said:
Is this plugin compatible with 32x32 tilesize in MV?
Thank you for the message,

Havn't tested, but I can't see why it wouldn't be (since it's pixel based anyway).
GhostCoast

#178 Jun 24, 2021, 07:59 AM Source

OcRam said:
Thank you for the message,

Havn't tested, but I can't see why it wouldn't be (since it's pixel based anyway).
I just get a black screen?
OcRam

#179 Jun 24, 2021, 08:10 AM Source

magfeenix said:
I just get a black screen?
Have you tried different plugin order? And which plugin you are using to change it to 32x32? Have you tried in new project only those 2 plugins enabled? And MV core scripts should be v1.6.2.
KotoYama

#180 Aug 11, 2021, 07:48 AM Source

Anything beyond layer 2 just won't appear on my map.