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[TDS]

Sprite Reflection 1.4

by TDS

Introduction
This script creates the effect of reflection on certain map tiles.

Features
- Set reflection tiles based on terrain.
- Set Y offset of reflection based on terrain tag on the tile notes.
- Set individual Y offset for character or events.
- Turn reflection ON/OFF for the player, events and followers on the map.

Screenshots

How to Use
Instructions are on the script.

Demo
http://dl.dropbox.co... Reflection.exe

Script
Script

Credit and Thanks
- TDS
- Cozziekuns for his help with the clipping method.
- voyager4383 for helping by reporting fatal bugs in the script.

Author's Notes
This script is meant to be used mostly with the default sprites and square water tiles. If people need more complex clipping and X offset I will add them in a later version.

Restrictions
Only for use in non-commercial games.

Edited by TDS, 27 April 2012 - 05:04 PM.

[Senator Armstrong]

I do like how the ghost doesn't have a reflection, nice little touch there.

I'll test this out when Ace finally comes tomorrow.

[Link]

Now all we need is a dynamic shadow generator.

[Dr.Yami]

Very sexy script <3 Nice one TDS <3

[Knightmare]

Oh this is very nice TDS thanks.

[TDS]

Thank you all for the comments.

I updated the script and added a way to turn the reflections ON/OFF for the characters on the map.

[Icenick]

This doesnt work for me. I tried setting the water to terrain 1 or 2, and no reflections. I tried creating a parallel process event with the title [Reflect], nothing....
What am I missing?

[TDS]

You don't create a "Parallel" event to make it reflect, you add [Reflect] to the events you want to reflect.

I added a demo to show people how it works, and updated the script.

[Icenick]

No idea... The demo doesnt have the rpg maker file, just the game export. Plus theres no text in demo, I talked to a dog and the reflections stop... I dont know why however.

[TDS]

That's weird, I downloaded it and it's not encrypted for me.

As for the text, I made the demo on a hurry since I'm very busy at the moment. I'll make a better one soon.

[Icenick]

That's weird, I downloaded it and it's not encrypted for me.

As for the text, I made the demo on a hurry since I'm very busy at the moment. I'll make a better one soon.

Oh your right, re downloaded it and its not encrypted. Dunno what happened before.

Well, I still cant get reflections in my game, I copied the events and script from demo, still nothing.

Edited by Icenick, 18 April 2012 - 12:22 AM.

[voyager4383]

Hi TDS!

First off, I love the script. Thank you for making it and offering it for others to use! Reflections add that extra layer of realism that a lot of 8 bit RPG's didn't used to have in the past.

Second...Of course, I am having an issue, lol.

I am having an issue where reflections are all not turning on (Except for the Actors) when you transition to a new map. Returning to the starting map the reflections return. I tested to ensure this was happening by changing the game starting location to be on one of the maps that wasn't working, and reflections were back...although only for the starting map.

I must be missing a critical but obvious part...a script call or something, but I am still too new to know better.

Any help would be appreciated!

[TDS]

Thank you for reporting the bug, and no you are not missing anything, it's a bug caused by something I forgot to add that was a change from RGSS2 to RGSS3 and the update of sprites in the map spriteset class.

I've updated the script and it should work properly now.

Let me know if you find any other bugs or problems.

Have a nice day.

[Icenick]

Thank you for reporting the bug, and no you are not missing anything, it's a bug caused by something I forgot to add that was a change from RGSS2 to RGSS3 and the update of sprites in the map spriteset class.

I've updated the script and it should work properly now.

Let me know if you find any other bugs or problems.

Have a nice day.

Mine still dont work at all, pretty much gave up. I set the terrain in the water to 1 or 2 and no reflections.

[voyager4383]

@ TDS: Thanks, that worked like a charm! The only thing I am noticing now is that when you are walking "North" or "South", your screen is scrolling with you as you walk as normal...the reflective events that are moving left or right have their reflections moving off the water instead of staying in place. The only way I can describe to reproduce it is to make an event like a dog, have it walk left and right, and play test walking north or south to the point where the map scrolls. You will see the "reflection" will not stay put where it originated. Meh, prob didn't describe it well...a pic would be better. If I can get one, I'll show you what I mean. (Added "Reflection moving.png" so you can hopefully see what I mean)



@ Icenick: Did you make sure to go to Tools > Database > Tilesets. Then choose your tileset from the left that you plan to use, then go to "Notes" on the bottom right and input the code like so:


S_REFLECT_OFFSET:
1: 9
2: 14
E_REFLECT_OFFSET:

From your previous posts you didn't mention that you did that step.

Good luck! (Added that "RPG Maker Reflections.png" to show you where!)

Attached Files

•  RPG Maker Reflections.png   407.66K   163 downloads
•  Reflection moving.png   55.73K   178 downloads

[Icenick]

Oh man, my mistake I thought you had to put the terrain number on the map itself... Thanks for clearing that up!

[TDS]

Sorry for the delay.

@voyager4383:

Very strange bug, with an even stranger fix. Once again thank you for reporting the bug and if you find anything else let me know.

@Icenick:

I honestly have no idea why it's not working for you and sadly I do not have the time at the moment to figure it out.

[CRBeam]

I'm using a Script to change the screen resolution. I have it set at 640 x 416 to work better with my widescreen display, this causes the relfections to be off by about 1.5 tiles.
It works perfect if the relolution is set to default, Is there a way to get it to work with the widescreen resolution?

[TDS]

I tried to replicate the bug, but I was not able to.

Is the script you're using to change the resolution below the reflection script? You could try to put the reflection script below it and see if that fixes it.

If not, then could you please make a small demo with the problem?

[CRBeam]

Here is a small demo to show you the issue.
http://www.mediafire...mc73mw40s2a74bq