TileD Plugin (Version 1.3.0+ Released)

Archeia · 2015-11-17T21:41:32+0900

NEW THREAD: https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/tiled-plugin-demo-for-rmmv-1-3-0-released.104705/ Tiled Plugin for RPG Maker MV Presented by @Dr.Yami and @Archeia Tired of RPG Maker MV's Map Editor? Do you want to map the XP way but more? Tired of Parallax Mapping? Want to do round corners? Want to create a map with basically unlimited layers? Well, now all those worries are gone! Instead, let's just use the awesome map editor, TileD! Free, easy to use and very flexible Map Editor. This is one of our reveals for RMMV's release but due to unforeseen circumstances, we were unable to showcase this really awesome plugin in RPG Maker Channel. In case it's not obvious, Tiled is a separate program created by Bjorn. Please read the PDF before you attempt to use this plugin. Make sure to use Tiled 1.0.3 since the latest JSON format is ruining this plugin. Download (RMMV Version 1.3.0+)(Legacy Version) Tiled Source Code Download (For Plugin Developers) Tiled Version 1.0.3 Instructions included with the zip file! Download (RMMV Version 1.2.0) (Legacy Version) User Extensions (Version 1.2.0): Liquidize Tilemap Extensions Surprising Sandwich Additional Features How to Use (Version 1.2.0): Create a New Folder named **maps** (without asterisks) inside game project's root folder. Create a new map in TileD. The settings must be CSV and Orthogonal. The Tile size you set will be the grid in the game! When loading your images, make sure to reference them all in the game's **img/tilesets** folder. Export as json file and make sure that the filename is Map*ID*.json. ID being the map's index as seen in the editor. DO NOT ADD "00". Put all json files from Tiled into the **maps** folder. Put all tilesets into the game's **img/tilesets** This is a reminder! Put ` ` into an event comment box for positioning. For upper layer (layer that ABOVE player), add *Custom Properties* (in Tiled) `layer` with value `upper` For lower layer (layer that BELOW player), no need to add anything For collision: any Tile Layer with *Custom Properties* (in Tiled) `collision` with value `true` has collision. Which mean any tile that is not empty in that Layer will have collision. You can turn off Visible for Collision Layer if you want. For Region ID: any Tile Layer with *Custom Properties* (in Tiled) `regionId` with value is number will make any tile that is not empty has a region ID of entered number. You can turn off Visible for Region Layer if you want. Images for Image Layers should be put in **img/parallaxes** For parallax: add *Custom Properties* (in Tiled) `parallax` with value `true` to Image Layer. Add *Custom Properties* `planeX` and `planeY` for parallax moving. For arrow passable: add *Custom Properties* (in Tiled) `arrowImpassable` with value `up` `down` `left` or `right` to Tile Layer. Any tile that is not empty on that layer will make the *direction* based on `arrowImpassable` value impassable. To Submit a Bug Report To make a bug report, simply report it in this thread. Chances are, I will find out about the bug in this thread than by making one in the JS Support forum. If your map reaches 10k+++ pixels I will ignore all reports about that. Disclaimer: We're super busy and we won't have time to do compatibility fixes or checks AT ALL. Please test it out yourself and ask the respective scripter for any issues that may happen. >>>NOTE!<<<HOWEVER, before you make a bug report! Download all the latest version of the plugins (and installing them properly). If you don't have the patience to do that, I won't share my patience to fix the bug. If you still get the bug after updating all the plugins and installing them properly, continue on and using this template: Here is the template to submit a bug report: Plugin Name: (What is the name of the plugin?) Error Message: If you received an error message: Press F8 when you receive it to open up the debug console. On the console tab, copy/paste the error log and paste it here. If you post a screenshot, host it on imgur.com or another website because the images posted here are tiny and I can't read it. How to Replicate Bug: In order for me to fix a bug properly, explain to me IN DETAIL, how you managed to get it to occur. If I cannot replicate the bug, I may ask you to upload a copy of your game's project for me online through either Mediafire, Dropbox, Mega.co or any other online hosting provider. Do NOT deploy the game. After doing so, it's best if you send it through private message if you don't want others rummaging through your game's files. Other: Post screenshots of the bug, screenshots of your plugin list, videos also help, etc. Anything that will make it more clear for me will help me out. Thank you for your cooperation!

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Archeia

#21 Nov 17, 2015, 03:15 PM Source

I don't know. You'll have to check yourself.

It shouldn't affect pictures since this affects tilemap only.
DavidFoxfire

#22 Nov 17, 2015, 06:15 PM Source

Well, I tried, and it seems that you have to use Tiled for all of your maps for it to work, or else it crashes the game.
Archeia

#23 Nov 17, 2015, 06:17 PM Source

Well, yes you have to. It affects tile grid after all.
Spy

#24 Nov 17, 2015, 07:52 PM Source

Hello,

Thank you for this beautiful script

When I test I get this error message, an idea?

TypeError

Cannot read property 'split' of undefined
Chickenlump

#25 Nov 17, 2015, 08:24 PM Source

Oh...My...God... (Becky? >_> )

Thank you so much for this!

I love TileD!

I love you!

I... think I have a nosebleed...

No worries though, I'll be alrigltkjlagkdfjas.dfk.,m ......
charblar

#26 Nov 17, 2015, 08:56 PM Source

Since Nessy and Yami are busy as always if be glad to help out as well if you need any help with the plugin feel free to pm me as well!

I'll be getting up an actual video for this in a couple days due to computer problems.
Shaz

#27 Nov 17, 2015, 10:05 PM Source

Looks awesome, but I don't follow some of the instructions. Any chance of a video for as simple map from start to finish, showing each of those steps?
Holder

#28 Nov 17, 2015, 10:27 PM Source

It would be nice to include this topic: Introductory Guide to Tiled within the first post just for those who are wanting to use this but don't fully understand the program.

This was a great idea and I'm so pleased that this sort of thing is being done, it really helps to make this engine even more flexible.
charblar

#29 Nov 17, 2015, 10:52 PM Source

Shaz said:
Looks awesome, but I don't follow some of the instructions. Any chance of a video for as simple map from start to finish, showing each of those steps?
It's a bit confusing at first but once you get used to it it's great. Uploading a older video we were going to put on RPG Maker Channel but never appeared right now! It doesn't have some of the newest features but it should get you started.Edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaRK9AB_dJE here's the video its a bit long so just speed it up!
Shaz

#30 Nov 17, 2015, 11:22 PM Source

Thank you :) Are there many differences between that and the instructions in the OP?

I'd like to be able to map at 16x16, but still keep the collisions at 32x32. That's something I can look at changing myself though, once I get into it.
charblar

#31 Nov 17, 2015, 11:46 PM Source

Shaz said:
Thank you :) Are there many differences between that and the instructions in the OP?I'd like to be able to map at 16x16, but still keep the collisions at 32x32. That's something I can look at changing myself though, once I get into it.
The video is still working for the functions it shows all that was added after was things farther down in the list like the arrow passability and parallax mapping. Also I'll look into the collision stuff in a little bit I forget if you can.
Eilios

#32 Nov 18, 2015, 03:19 AM Source

I'm getting

"Uncaught Error: [YED#Tilemap] Loading Error"

??

Have Map001.json in the maps folder at base, have the tilesets in the img/tilesets folder, have only this plugin turned on. No idea... halp?

it was ortho and csv, exported as json for the tiled file as well.
Archeia

#33 Nov 18, 2015, 03:19 AM Source

Please check the filename example we had on the screenshot. It's map1.json

Don't add 001.
Eilios

#34 Nov 18, 2015, 03:22 AM Source

Archeia said:
Please check the filename example we had on the screenshot. It's map1.json

Don't add 001.
Thank you. The match ID thingy confused me. Works appreciate it.

** edit **

How do you link to other maps/load new maps? In the events, it doesn't show these and the IDs are preset. I'm quite new to rm, so please excuse the dumb questions. Is this something that has to be done in TileD? I've been searching but can't seem to find anything for rm or tiled.
Archeia

#35 Nov 18, 2015, 03:44 AM Source

Just do it normally in RM. All eventing is done in RM but you just need to specify their coordinates.

Or in image fashion

FIRST HIGHLIGHT THE TILE WHERE YOU WOULD WANT THE TRANSFER EVENT TO HAPPEN:

MAKE A COMMENT IN YOUR EVENT LIKE THIS:

That's how you do it :)
Eilios

#36 Nov 18, 2015, 03:49 AM Source

Thank you. :)

** I got it, was just doing it wrong.

It also seems my x,y are off. I put a comment in the events, under database>common events>0001. Hopefully that was the right spot but no idea. The level is fine, but the event I plopped down is way off.

Hopefully these simple questions will help someone else too, otherwise I'd feel stupid. xD

Map size has to match tiled.... yup.... thanks for the help!
NoInkling

#37 Nov 18, 2015, 09:22 AM Source

Does it support animated tiles (created using the animation editor)?
Spy

#38 Nov 18, 2015, 12:17 PM Source

Hello,

Thank you for this beautiful script

When I test I get this error message, an idea?

TypeError

Cannot read property 'split' of undefined
Archeia

#39 Nov 18, 2015, 12:24 PM Source

No I don't have any idea. You have to tell me what you exactly did. How did you test? Do you have any other plugins? Did you test it first in an empty project? Etc.

NoInkling said:
Does it support animated tiles (created using the animation editor)?

We contemplated on this but decided to just use parallaxes/pictures for that. Since as of now, Animated tiles in TileD is confusing.
Parallax Panda

#40 Nov 18, 2015, 01:01 PM Source

This seems awesome (and I am sure it is!), but I am confused as to exactly what this will do for me, personally. I have a lot of questions and I tend to write long posts so bear with me because I need some answers.

Q.1 From what I understand this is better (in every possible way) if you compare to mapping in MV's built in map editor. Only drawback seems to be that you won't have your map visual inside of RM so placing events etc will be a little bit more work since you probably need to toggle between MV and TileD to make sure you place them in the right place. Hence it wouldn't be as fast. Correct?

Q.2 Now what I really want to know is how this compare to parallax mapping in GIMP (which is what I prefer at the moment). What are the pro's and con's to traditional parallax mapping with overlays? If I understand this right, this will be used instead of the tilesets layers so I suppose I could still use GIMP to make lightning, fog, extra overlays etc? Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to do that?

For example, would the ground layer mapped in TileD and exported as a JSON take much less space than a the ground layer made in GIMP and exported as a PNG would?

Q.3 I know of TileD but I have never really used it myself. from what I understand it is a map editor that works similar to the one in MV but you'll have as many layers as you want. Is it also possible to place tiles outside of the grid (the way you can while parallaxing) or would I have to stick to the grid?

I also like to use brushes and such to paint on top of my tiles (finishing touches!). Is there anyway to do this if I lay out the basics in TileD?

Q.4 Lastly, it says that you can set your own collision to whatever you want. But would this really make any difference if you'r not using a pixel movement plugin? I mean even if the collision is set to 16x16 the standard movement in MV will still be 48x48 snap to grid and I suppose that you can't move any space that have a collision (even if it only takes up 1/4 of the square). I might have misunderstood this completely but I can't understand how this would be useful if it works as I think it does? Please do explain. :distrust:

Also, it would be super awesome if someone who understands this plugin and know how to use TileD (doesn't have to be Yami or Archeia) makes a detailed tutorial video, explaining stuff for beginners. It might be a lot to ask but I would really appreciate it.

Thanks for reading! :D