RPG Maker MV 1.5.0 Update!

Archeia · 2017-06-08T15:40:40+0900

Hey everyone, the latest version of RPG Maker MV is here! And it's the biggest one yet. We would like to remind everyone to make sure to do the following steps before updating to ensure that when the update happens so your changes won’t be overwritten: If you are using standalone, download this! If you are using steam and did nothing, it should automatically update. Do not use the downloads from here! If you are using steam and don't want automatic updates, set RPG Maker MV's update to manual instead of automatic. Make a backup of your Generator folder if you edited it. Replace BGM files if you got it from 1.3.0. If you have an old project that needs updating, do the following: Make a backup of your project. Create a new project or go to the NewData folder in your RPG Maker MV root (where MV is installed) folder. Copy the new js files (RPG*.js and Libs Folder) and replace the one in your -old project. DO NOT COPY plugins.js (the script file that stores all your plugin settings) or it will replace your plugin settings. Copy the new index.html file to your current project. Update gamefont.css just in case. It should now be updated! Changelog NEW FEATURES Retry function when resource loading fails Master Volume API. Plugin / Event / Map search function Community CoreScript added to allow users to control specific parts of RPG Maker MV. UPGRADES AND BUG FIXES Core Script Upgrade for better memory management. Plugin Manager Updated to have new features. Variable type can be set in plugins and more! Fix to color impossible to change on PNG without an alpha channel Fix to BGM not updating properly when riding a boat. Play Movie event is now fixed to work on mobile. Black Grid is now fixed on mobile. Fix to ME blocking BGM sound change. Pixi upgraded to version 4.4 DOWNLOAD LINKS PATCH ONLY - download this if you already have it installed. FULL INSTALLER - download this if you haven't installed RMMV or just want an updated installer. Reporting Bugs and/or Suggestions: Visit the boards and read all the topics here first. In an effort to streamline our debugging process, we ask that you bring all serious issues – such as major bugs, program errors and other unsolved issues directly to our attention by sending an e-mail to our support address: support@rpgmakerweb.com. Alternatively, you can also send a support ticket through this form: https://www.rpgmakerweb.com/support/contact-us/tech. This will ensure that we’re aware of problems quickly, so that we can work on providing you with solutions. Happy RPG Maker-ing!

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Yanfly

#21 Jun 8, 2017, 02:37 PM Source

Great work, MV team! Love the new UI!

And for those getting this error:

Be sure to update all your core files, update the lib folder contents, and update the index.htm.
Sharm

#22 Jun 8, 2017, 02:38 PM Source

@EseQueL There's no "phone size" resolution because phones come in lots of resolutions.
Allerka

#23 Jun 8, 2017, 02:41 PM Source

Well, my game fired up once but was running at 10-12 FPS instead of 58-60 like normal. I shut it down to try and figure out what was happening, and now nothing boots. I get a black screen for an instant, and then it just auto-closes. The debug console doesn't even get a chance to display anything before it's shut down. Even a brand new project with no changes does it. The only way I can get into the blank game is if I quickly click on the debug console to change window focus, which gets the game to boot, but with no graphics displaying, only a blank screen, and then I hit F5 to restart it, and things work then. But that's not always guaranteed. Sometimes the debug console doesn't load before it closes, or clicking on it has no effect and it closes anyway. Bloody weird.
SimProse

#24 Jun 8, 2017, 03:55 PM Source

Hm. Think i'll wait until this is reviewed a bit more before I update.
Kanok

#25 Jun 8, 2017, 05:05 PM Source

I'm not sure why people are having so many different issues. No issues here. As soon as my Libs folder, RPG*.js files and index.html file were all replaced in my current project, was working the absolute same and I'm on a very potato laptop. Seriously, my PC is beefier and can't handle MV playtesting all that well. Anyway, point being that there doesn't seem to be an issue on my end. Gotta be something else. I guess good questions to ask are:

1. What plugins are being used during playtesting
2. Are you using the Steam version or standalone
3. Did you make sure to update all the files properly in your projects
4. Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling MV to see if maybe there was some sort of hiccup

Should try these options if you're getting issues just to rule them out.
LTN Games

#26 Jun 8, 2017, 06:08 PM Source

Update works great for me, all my plugins except for the Quest Journal are good to go. The game plays well and I'm happy to see Pixi 4.4.
I would like to see an updated nwjs in the future, it's kind of silly using such an outdated version that uses chrome 49 and node 4 considering the new one uses 59 and is at least 5 versions ahead of what MV uses.
If people are having issues with the update just create a new project and see if it works, if it does then the problem is your current project not the update.which means you either updated it wrong or you have plugins causing issues.

Thanks dev team for your steady work.
Allerka

#27 Jun 8, 2017, 06:09 PM Source

djDarkX said:
I'm not sure why people are having so many different issues. No issues here. As soon as my Libs folder, RPG*.js files and index.html file were all replaced in my current project, was working the absolute same and I'm on a very potato laptop. Seriously, my PC is beefier and can't handle MV playtesting all that well. Anyway, point being that there doesn't seem to be an issue on my end. Gotta be something else. I guess good questions to ask are:

1. What plugins are being used during playtesting
2. Are you using the Steam version or standalone
3. Did you make sure to update all the files properly in your projects
4. Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling MV to see if maybe there was some sort of hiccup

Should try these options if you're getting issues just to rule them out.
1: None. Even a blank project is auto-crashing for me.
2: Steam.
3: Yes, but that shouldn't matter for a new project.
4: No, I guess I'll try that. Why not.

I'll make a separate support thread if it's just me having this problem.
Amane Kagari

#28 Jun 8, 2017, 07:19 PM Source

You can also try updating chronologically (as in installing the oldest update to the newest) if you got errors (if you're using non-steam version). Sometimes that solves problems. Otherwise, you should fully uninstall then do a clean install with nothing (no plugins, scripts, etc.) and then update chronologically if you're not using steam version. Also, try rebooting your computer after updating/uninstalling and reinstalling. It helps sometimes with software glitches of all kinds (not just for RPG Maker MV) to try whatever solutions will help resolve your issues. Just poke around until you find a good solution that works for your system.

Another note: Individual's systems may work differently due to manufacturers. For example, mine is custom build so some factory softwares and hardwares are modified specifically for that company and for my needs. So sometimes I do get random errors using conventional softwares such as RPG Maker MV. But usually they're solved with a little reboot and/or by closing all other programs while using MV to prevent interference that may associate with certain issues. So try everything and check your system's specs and settings (sometimes it's the settings). That's at least my advice.
Hudell

#29 Jun 8, 2017, 07:49 PM Source

I seem to have an annoying bug back with this version: When I close MV I need to kill all Steam services to be able to open it again, because Steam thinks that MV is still open.
Jeido_Uran

#30 Jun 8, 2017, 08:04 PM Source

Excellent UI/QoL update ! It did break something like 8-10 plugins in my project so I'll wait before upgrading it, but I'm in love with the new Plugin Menu and the Find function !
waynee95

#31 Jun 8, 2017, 08:21 PM Source

Thanks for that update! :D

Plugin-Manager is now a lot easier to work with.
But the most amazing thing is the Ctrl+F search function, it even works with Regex. :o
Shaz

#32 Jun 8, 2017, 11:22 PM Source

wow, some really nice updates this time around - good job to everyone involved!

That plugin manager is just beautiful!

Can someone please elaborate on this?

Community CoreScript added to allow users to control specific parts of RPG Maker MV

Does this actually mean we can make some changes to the editor itself? Or is it still runtime?
waynee95

#33 Jun 8, 2017, 11:33 PM Source

@Shaz
I thought that just refers to the one plugin added. Forgot the name. It's included when creating a new game.
It let's you change some parameters like the resolution, default value of auto dash etc.
Shaz

#34 Jun 9, 2017, 12:17 AM Source

ah, okay. Still nice :)
CriticalGames

#35 Jun 9, 2017, 12:53 AM Source

Thanks very much to all involved for the update! The new features are really nice and I can't say I've had any problems on my end so far =D

The only thing I would've liked is a fix for the Map Scroll Type bug I reported back in March (well, technically over a year ago on the old RPG Maker MV improvement board): https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/inde...uses-fixed-parallax-background-to-move.76191/ But I do certainly understand that this sort of thing takes time to fix/test/implement, especially when there are so many other issues to solve (but hopefully not too much longer for my project's sake XD).

Thanks again RMMV team!
Tuomo L

#36 Jun 9, 2017, 01:57 AM Source

This breaks my game so much that I'm not even able to use it.
nio kasgami

#37 Jun 9, 2017, 02:15 AM Source
Nice! I like the new upgrade

Although I saw in some plugin that we have now new tags for it...but few informations for it.
Code:
* @dir img/system/ * @type file
they seem interesting...but what's their use...can we add new types for it? do we have more control for it?

I would like more explaination about them
ze1

#38 Jun 9, 2017, 05:56 AM Source
I did all I was told in the instructions to update the maker and my project, and now I'm getting an issue when I try to playtest it. It gets stuck on this screen, right after starting it.

rpg_core.js is version 1.5.0

After some investigation, I found out that the issue seems to be caused by me trying to load some fonts on startup:
Code:
Zanto.Scene_Boot_prototype_create = Scene_Boot.prototype.create; Scene_Boot.prototype.create = function() { Zanto.Scene_Boot_prototype_create.call(this); Graphics.loadFont('GameFontNumber', 'fonts/Braciola MS.ttf'); Graphics.loadFont('GameFontNumber2', 'fonts/DECTERM.ttf'); };
When I comment out the Graphics.loadFont lines, everything works. It used to work before update... What am I doing wrong?
EseQueL

#39 Jun 9, 2017, 05:58 AM Source

Sharm said:
@EseQueL There's no "phone size" resolution because phones come in lots of resolutions.
Ya that's why I said they should make something like a... "Fit Screen" option. The resolution will resize depending on the mobile.
Sharm

#40 Jun 9, 2017, 06:08 AM Source

That could only work if there was some sort of baseline similarity between phone screens, like the same ratio or resolution. If the size you built the game in was the wrong size and ratio for a player's phone would the program distort it or crop it or letterbox it?