OcRam - Local Coop plugin (MZ/MV)

Hi,

Don't change anything it should work as it is.

Hm, okay. Now I'm not following. Somehow I have to extract a value depending on which actor is, for example, stepping on the trap.

If I put this in a event then I'm not really sure what to do with it?

◆If：Script：$gameParty.battleMembers()[$tempGamePlayer_OC._memberIndex];
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：Else
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：End

[EDIT; For the record, I'm *very* bad with code. ]

Above if will return true if event has been started by actor id 1 else returns false

Thank you for your patience. Still... I can't seem to get it to work. :kaoswt: It's probably due to some typo in the script call. But I did try several variations (that seems logical) such as adding ";" to the end and keeping the parentheses or not. And it still doesn't work.

◆If：Script：$gameParty.battleMembers()[$tempGamePlayer_OC._memberIndex]._actorId == 1
◆Text：None, Window, Bottom
： ：You're Harold!
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：Else
◆Text：None, Window, Bottom
： ：You're NOT Harold.
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：End

Here's the console log for the error msg I'm getting btw:

That script is for P2-4 not for P1 since $tempGamePlayer_OC == null

$tempGamePlayer_OC will be replaced by P2-4 Game_Follower to "fool" events think that follower is player.

P1 is checked like this: $gameParty.battleMembers()[0]._actorId == 1

So following snippet should check ACTOR ID by ANY player, that triggered event:

@OcRam
Thank you, that did fix it! Can't say I really understand the script snippet, but it does work. And in the end, I guess that's all that matter.

Say, is this a plugin you'll remake for MZ someday in the future as well? I'm still using MV myself but I guess we all will be switching over at some point.

Thank you for the message,

1st It checks if temp object is set.

If it is set - then it must be follower and gets actor id based on that.

If it is not set just get actor id on party leader (P1)

And what what it comes to future plans for this plugin:

I have grand plans for this plugin it will feel even more integrated to core engine than MV version. For example events will apply all "player" related commands AUTOMATICALLY for the player who started the event so it's A LOT less manual work for MZ. Also party is divided (visually) amongst all players.

Currently strugling with compatibility issues with other plugins (my own + Visu)... But OcRam_Followers -plugin is giving the worst headache...

Thank you for the clarification.

And the MZ port sounds very cool. Maybe it'll be out and "stable" about the same time I'm ready to move over to that engine, if so, I could make a sequel game in MZ. :kaojoy:

I have to say, even the MV version is by far the most amazing plugin I've seen. Who would've known we would be able to have local co-op in RPG maker when MV was first launched back in 2015.

Apologies for the double post... (maybe it's okay since it's been close to a week?)

@OcRam
I just noticed what I think is a bug (although, it might be intended, I dunno).

What I realized was that if you remove a party member while "follower_follow no" is set, what happens is that the party member next in line will be instantly teleported to the x, y of the removed party member. Efficiently taking their place on the map. And if you have more than two party members then everyone seems to switch places with the next on, it's like a domino effect.

[EDIT: Since I discovered the above while experimenting with the possibility of on-map combat and allowing party members to die while walking around independently (Lost Vikings style), I might as well ask. Is there a way to immobilize or disallow the selection of a certain actor with a script call maybe?]

Hello!
Awesome Plugin, i'll definitely use it on my project!
Also, i would like to ask: there is any plans on adding simultaneous coop controls? For example if i wish to play my game with my friends all in the same time with same keyboard/gamepad, instead of controlling just one actor at a time?

Thank you for the message,

If I understand this correctly removed party member shouldn't be replaced by next-in-line follower? This is how MV co-op is designed to work at the moment. But it is a good idea! (NOT to replace removed follower IF followers follow is set to 'false')

There is most certainly a script that prevents selection of certain actor, but I'm too busy at the moment to figure it out. Sorry!

Thank you for the message,

Actually simultaneous coop controls is the very idea of this plugin :p ...so I'm not sure what what you ment?

P1 can control via gamepad, mouse or keyboard
Keyboard can shared by 2 players (just be aware of "key ghosting")
Gamepads are for any player
And... All can use input all devices at the same time!

@OcRam
Hey, well I thought about it and it makes sense that it works like it works when you’re playing something like a normal Jrpg set up for 2p, like what the plugin was made to do. So in that sense, there is no problem.

When making something like a puzzle game where you can switch between each character (the feature you introduced in v.3.0), it makes less sense though.

If we take the puzzle in your demonstration video as an example. If removing a party member results in the other party members being teleported around the map (switching places), it’s not only confusing but it might make a puzzle like the one you made, where a certain character has to hit a certain switch, either too easy or impossible.

Like you said, to not replace the character if “followers follow” is set to “no”, seems like a good way to fix it.

And if you’re busy, no problem. It’s your plugin(s) you prioritize them however you want! Along with everything else in your life.

That being said, I’ll end this post with a wishlist for script calls I’d like to know, if/when you have the time in the future (I’ll keep tabs on this thread).

1) Script call to store a specific actor’s x / y location (on map) into a variable.

2) Script call for making the default character toggling skip a certain actor.

3) Script call for making the “approach player” A.I (move route) ignore a specific actor). Or, if not possible, then a script call to make an event only target a specific actor.

But again, no rush. Just putting it out there. :)

Oh my god xD
Thank you very much for the response, it's my fault, i didn't watched the video that you posted before trying to use the plugin, it works fine. I apologize for my lack of attention and thank you for the initiative for creating this plugin :)

If I purchase a lifetime license for any MV or MZ plugin you created, can it be used commercially on as many projects as I want or is it still limited to one release?

License for lifetime is 3x base price of any license / bundle. Permission to use this type of license only in projects where you own most of it.
Else project license OR project owner lifetime license is required. ps. You can also buy lifetime license for everything bundle.

Thanks for the information!

So I have 5 games I'd like to use the plugin with. If I buy the lifetime license for the "Local Coop plugin" for 60 Euros, I can use the plugin in all 5 games commercially?

Yes.

Cool! And then if I make 5 more games after those release (for a total of 10 games), I can still use the Co-Op plugin in those new five games as well without an extra purchase of the plugin license?

Yep.

Thank you for the information! I hope to purchase a lifetime license in the near future! :)