Backgrounds: Image Based instead of Tile Based

[damianfox]

Is there a way to set up MV so that I can use a large png/jpg/etc with collision and not use tiles?

This is so I can hand illustrate BG maps and not use tiles. 

 

[Iavra]

Try searching for the keyword "parallaxing" on these forums and you will find some good answers. Collision is a bit different, since the game will still be tile-based, even if it doesn't seem so. To change this, you'll need a pixel movement / free movement plugin.

 

[damianfox]

Well I think I can draw a background that "looks" organic but has invisible tiles that determine the walkable paths using tile collision. 

My understanding of parallax was like mountains moving in the background while trees in the foreground move quicker. (I am thinking nes side scrollers)

Is parallax in this sense something I need a plugin for MV? 

 

[Iavra]

Yeah, that's one usage of parallaxing. In RPG Maker, it works basically like this:

- Fill the map (mostly) with invisible tiles.

- Bind a picture to the map, so it will scroll with it.

- Optionally, add more pictures to act as fogs etc.

You'll need a plugin for this, and Kaus' seems to be a good starting point: http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/48593-kaus-ultimate-overlay-v110-new-recoded-bush-region-fog-depth/

 

[Kest]

Have a look at these:

http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/48741-quasi-movement/

http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/46776-bind-pictures-to-map/

 

[damianfox]

This is what I was thinking. Sorry if I can't articulate it fully: I mainly do the arts   

 

[Iavra]

Yep, this is how parallxing works. In this case, you would also move (part of) the palms to their own layer, so they can be displayed above the characters.