RPG Maker MV/MZ Extended Generator - Version Beta 1.00.0003 [14th November 2024]

Schlangan · 2016-02-10T03:17:26+0900

Hello everybody. As we know, RPG Maker MV brought in a nice character editor, also available in RPG Maker MZ. However, adding new assets is somewhat challenging if you don't know exactly how the numbering of items is made. Even by knowing it, it is annoying to deal with a specific naming of files in order to make sure to not mess up everything. Also, there is no option for the addition of new colors, only gimmicks to replace the current gradients. After thinking about it for a while, and seeing as no specific project has been achieved on this topic yet, I decided to give it a go. I'm currently coding an extended version of the character generator, currently for Microsoft Windows operating system though. The generator has been revamped, but as usual, bugs may exist. I'm counting on you guys to find them so I can fix that as soon as possible Screen capture of v1.00 The editor behaves like the current MV/MZ editor, with the following additions: The software will help you import all your current assets from your RPG Maker MV/RPG Maker MZ folder You can manually add new resources without having to think about the default generator naming conventions You can add more "categories" and "parts", for example, Accessories 3, something different than Male/Female/Kid You can add new templates for resources who do not match the dimensions of RPG Maker MV/MZ default resources You can redefine the drawing order of elements over others (by default the current MV/MZ generator priorities will be set) All gradients can be used for any item, and you'll be able to add new, whether by importation or by generation You can add many elements of the same part (ex. two accessories A) and use any category (Male, Female, ...) on the same character You can move the elements by a few pixels to create different faces You can rotate elements tile per tile You can easily see who to credit through the importation of resources You can create/add character sets, which are partial characters Better randomization of characters with rules Tutorials are directly accessible from my website : - Access to the website here - Direct link to tutorials Download Links NEWEST! Version Beta 1.00 First, you'll need to install the .NET 6 runtime librairies if you don't have them : https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-6.0.33-windows-x64-installer Then, directly in a zip format as usual, the generator itself https://schlangancastle.fr/RMXGEN/RPG_Maker_Extended_Generator_1_00_beta.zip Older version - Alpha 0.68 - The link points to a zip file in which the executable is. I didn't create an installer yet, but the file should be readable by most people on windows operating systems already. If it won't, try to install .Net Framework 4.5+ - Antiviruses hate standalone files; yours may complain when trying to launch the generator. - Download Link You want to follow what is being developed and give suggestions elsewhere than this forum? Here is a discord link: https://discord.gg/ZV4WHB5 Compatibility with RPG Maker MV and MZ DLCs Thanks to @CrisR82 RPG Maker MV/MZ Extended Generator - Version Beta 1.00.0003 [14th November 2024] I don't know if I missed something, but I can't click "Apply and Close" after manually adding or removing some file/images. I can import images, tho I need to create a "generator" folder first and sort the images to right categories first forums.rpgmakerweb.com Changelog Spoiler Version 1.00.0003 (2024, November, 14th) Added default icon when creating a new resource. Added automatic selection of part when selecting a character element. Added a ''Reset Rules'' button for character randomization. Non-RPG Maker default parts will be reset to 0%. Added a change Log window. Fix: When creating a new resource and immediately duplicating it, a ''Given Key Not present In dictionary'' error occurred, and the resource was not properly created. Fix: When duplicating a new resource, the ''Only New'' filter did not display the new resource until a refresh was performed. Fix: When creating a new template and immediately adding it to a template configuration, a ''Given Key not present in dictionary'' Error was thrown. Fix: When replacing an element, the new element was not properly selected, preventing chain replacements and causing errors when attempting to change colors. Fix: When editing a resource, changes were not reflected in a currently open character that was using that resource Version 1.00.0002 (2024, November, 13th) Fix: When overwriting a loaded image for character picture exports, a generic GDI error was thrown due to a lock on the file. Version 1.00.0001 (2024, September, 3rd) Fix: When saving a file, a permission error occurred. Version 1.00.0000 (2024, September, 2nd) Main release of the new version! Version 0.68 (2021, March, 1st) Fix: Since MZ changes to their face pictures, going from 144x144 pixels to 160x160, the faces were distorted after importation. Now, the generator can properly display those files. Ver…

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Vassim74

#401 Feb 12, 2018, 11:34 AM Source

Ah, I didn't realize there's an advance mode. Maybe I'm missing something, but it doesn't appear to let me manage my resources (it's greyed out) nor manage my templates.
Schlangan

#402 Feb 12, 2018, 11:35 AM Source

Both modes are working separately from each other, as the advanced mode offers more options. Hence, resources are not shared between both modes, I had too many compatibility issues when trying to use a single resource folder for both modes.

I'm afraid you'll have to reimport everything if you want to switch from MV to advanced mode :x
Animator111

#403 Feb 14, 2018, 11:52 AM Source

It seems to be a very interesting project! Brings back memories of games like Shining Force and Defenders Of Oasis.... :)
George Halstead

#404 Feb 14, 2018, 02:58 PM Source

@Schlangan friend by the images on your OP you have some nice generator parts. Would you share the RGXE's with us ?
Schlangan

#405 Feb 14, 2018, 04:24 PM Source

All the parts in the first picture are from RPG Maker default files, I just changed the colors with my software ;)
Landazar

#406 Feb 19, 2018, 08:04 PM Source

This is really good tool, really. I could suggest you add these features:
- autosave project (rxgc file)
- batch export
- read resources from RPGMV installation without duplicating them
- a little bigger font (Tahoma: 10 would be fair enough)
Schlangan

#407 Feb 20, 2018, 07:40 AM Source

Hello @Landazar, here are a few comments about your suggestions :

- Autosave should be feasible I guess. I don't know what time fore autosaving would be the most adequate though.
- Concerning batch export, what exactly do you want to batch for the exportation ?
- I actually have an idea to prevent resource duplication, but I need to check a few things before it is ready.
- I fear that an increase fo the font will reduce the available space. I'll try to see what I can do with that, perhaps adding some settings where the user can select the font.
Landazar

#408 Feb 20, 2018, 11:55 AM Source

Hi :)
- Autosave - by default I personaly would set to 45 seconds, but also - as a programmer - I'd like to see a TextBox allowing user to set his own AutoSave value but with limitations. To low value will cause HDD for unnecesary work and to high value actually will be like it won't be auto save at all...

- Batch Export - I mean this. For now user must separatly export face, sv_image, sprite and damage_sprite, why not export them all at once? (maybe right away for their destined folders?)

- I checked registry for installation path of RPGMV and I didn't found any (yet) - sorry. I'm after night shift (4 left) and I'm little dizzy.
Therefore I recommend to use a TextBox for define resource path.

- Before I got RPGMV in my hands I started writing my game from absolute zero in Delphi 7 (YES! We have 2018 year and I'm programming in Delphi 7! From 2002!!) and default font properties are... not good looking. Here is ScreenShot of my Tool, wich creates mobs table I created for my game. (Remember... If you don't have software strictly for game dev, you write your own) and This is Tahoma: 10 font, and you probably used MS Sans Serif: 8, right? Anyway, here is how Tahoma: 10 looks in Apps.

Spoiler
JohnDoeGames

#409 Mar 2, 2018, 01:34 PM Source

First thing I noticed (just opened it, and saw it before I did anything else):

It says: ...click on File -> Imports default MV resources.
This must be: ...click on Resources -> Imports default MV resources.

I found it pretty quick, no problems. It is not a complaint, just a note. I guess it is easy to fix.

Would like to say something positive too, but I havn't seen anything at all, yet. I'm gonna do that now, I am sure it will be great. :p
_Shadow_

#410 Mar 2, 2018, 05:25 PM Source

" Index out of bounds bugs, not yet fully understood."
I will PM you.
sacimanco

#411 Mar 25, 2018, 02:29 PM Source

Schlangan said:
Known bugs :
- Index out of bounds bugs, not yet fully understood.
Seems to be an issue with arrays/collections, most likely data type... Solved already?
yomielf

#412 Apr 5, 2018, 11:08 AM Source

How do i export multiple face expressions at the same time for use in the game? I mean same character but many faces like smile/surprised etc. When i export it lets me only 1 face option per export, or can i combine them later or something
Shinma

#413 Apr 5, 2018, 12:43 PM Source

@DigiElf You export the different expressions and combine them in photo editing software such as Photoshop, GIMP, etc.
DungeonInc

#414 Apr 6, 2018, 06:17 AM Source

Sorry if this has already been figured out, but I think I might've found one of the reasons for the index error. See, I was putting things in the main generator folder to see if I didn't have to go through the extra steps of importing a separate custom one. When it asked if I wanted to overwrite a bunch of files with similar names and I kept them both, the issue happened on all the custom images. There were spaces on the 'duplicate' file names, hence why they would come up as the same file but with a (2) next to it, possibly with the spaces included.

That's just my two cents though, sorry if this was already figured out.
clitvin

#415 Apr 20, 2018, 11:55 PM Source

A couple things, can you please add a select/deselect all for the parts filter in the managing wizard, as it takes forever to deselect all the pieces when looking for only certain parts and then it automatically selects everything again as soon as you are done editing one piece.

Also one bug i noticed is that when you import any parts that has more then 4 parts/colors the editor crashes with an index error if you try to equip that piece.
Schlangan

#416 Apr 21, 2018, 09:12 PM Source

Interesting, I'll take a look at that.
Nightshade

#417 Jun 30, 2018, 07:24 PM Source

just got a warning about an attack D: from the fileshare site your using. can you upload it to another one like mega D:
Marquise*

#418 Jul 1, 2018, 01:07 AM Source

Usually Mega is the one that triggers my anti-virus.
Schlangan

#419 Jul 1, 2018, 07:45 AM Source

The attack warning is probably because an exe file is downloaded (as the direct program works), and usually antiviruses do not like direct exe files.
Nightshade

#420 Jul 1, 2018, 02:00 PM Source

it said something about random letters , to long to name was downloading, it blocked and deleted it then the file too but yeah i pass ><