Event Indicators (Quest Markers)

[S_Rank_Crazy]

Hey guys,

A couple of days ago I stumbled across Galv's Action Indicators and I got inspired to write my first set of plugins, hope someone finds this useful. It's still a work in progress but it is functional and I'm open to any suggestions.

Event Indicators

Provides a simple way to add images above events, like displaying a "!" or "?" above quest related NPCs or items. The plugin has a bunch of parameters for controlling the general display of the indicators, but each event's indicator can be further customised using comment tags, overriding the plugin's default values.


This is what it looks like in action


This is how the events are set up

Features


 


v0.3.2 - 2016-09-16
 * Fixed issue with nopt being able to set visibility of indicators directly


 


v0.3.1 - 2016-03-17
 * Fixed issue with <eventIndicator: false> tag not working


 


v0.3 - 2016-01-19


* Fixed issue where changing map wouldn't correctly update the indicators that should be visible


 



v0.2 - 2016-01-05


* Set scale and hue of icons


* Tween options for position, scale, opacity and more!


v.01 - 2016-01-04

* Show icons above events using comments
* Supports multiple icons per map
* Supports using any image file in the Project as a source for icons
* Indicators customisable on a per event basis using comment tags
* Indicators are managed/updated based on the event's current page


Terms Of Use

Free for commercial and non-commercial use. No credit need be given, but always appreciated


Planned
* Maybe add support for animated icons


* Any suggested features

Disclaimer
This requires my SRCrazy_Core plugin to work which is bundled in with the demo (obviously) and the plugin source file.

Download
Demo
Source

 

[Valentinez]

I really like the Event Indicators, although I have run into 1 problem,
When I first enter the area, everything is working, the event indicators
are hovering, and following my events I have set them to.

However, if I leave, and then come back, the event indicators are stuck
at the last position they had when I left the area.

I've also noticed sometimes they 'carry over' to another map,
event indicators just floating over trees, and on a map I haven't set
anything to have them.

The comment I have on these Events is:


<eventIndicator: true>


<eventIndicatorIcon: 92>


<eventIndicatorTweenPosY: true -50 -60 1 linear oscillate>

 

[Valentinez]

I was able to replicate it in the Demo, by making a blank map,
and teleporting to that, all the event indicators carried over

 

[S_Rank_Crazy]

Hey, thanks for letting me know. I'll endeavour to get a fix out soon.


Fixed

 

[Valentinez]

Perfection! That was fast! lol

 

[Todeswalzer]

Is there a way to make the icon go away once the action has been completed?
I managed to make the icon appear at a specific time when a quest or part of the a quest was available from said person, but once the subject was finished with the icon remained there even though there was no further use or need for it. I tried all sorts of commands that you have in there, but it just lingers...

 

[S_Rank_Crazy]

Did you try SRCRAZY_EVENTINDICATORS false [eventId]? An event's ID is not to be confused with their name. Though this may not stay persistent between loads, need to test that actually.


If you're changing the event's page (via a control variable) on the new page just use:


<eventIndicator: false>


Either method should work. If not, could you set me up a test project to debug?

 

[S_Rank_Crazy]

Just as a follow up, the demo project has a use case for this. If you check out the chest's event you'll see it has the indicator on page one and it gets removed when the page is set to page 2.

 

[Tyrael79]

Hey S-Rank_Crazy,


I love your plugin, and I've been using it for all my quests! So first and foremost, thank you very much!


I was wondering if you could help me. I'm running into an issue. For a set of event icons I need to have them 1 square higher than normal. I thought I'd be able to do this through using the "eventIndicatorOffsetY" command, but it doesn't seem to be working.

1. Is this what it's for?
   
2. If so, am I using it correctly (see below comments I put in the event)
   

<eventIndicator: true>


<eventIndicatorIcon: 109>


<eventIndicatorTweenPosY: true -50 -60 1 linear oscillate>


<eventIndicatorOffsetY: -76>


Thanks a heap

 

[Nicke]

@Tyrael79: You are already using the TweenPosY to position the icon so just change the -50 -60 to where you want it.   


On a side note I've found out a bug in this plugin as you cannot remove any icon using the <eventIndicator: false> comment. I've managed to fixed the bug and if someone wants my version until a fix has arrived you can PM me or something. Cheers!

 

[Tyrael79]

@Nicke thanks!

 

[Tyrael79]

On a side note I've found out a bug in this plugin as you cannot remove any icon using the <eventIndicator: false> comment. I've managed to fixed the bug and if someone wants my version until a fix has arrived you can PM me or something. Cheers!

I noticed that too, I just set up an indicator with icon 0, so the icon wouldn't show.

 

[S_Rank_Crazy]

@Nicke @Tyrael79


Thanks for the heads up guys. I'm pretty sure I have an example of this usage in the demo and last I checked it worked fine. I'll look in to it. How are you guys finding it, any feedback/requests?


EDIT: Fixed bug. Updated demo and source. Thanks again for reporting  Been away from this for a while but hoping to get back on top of it.

 

[Nicke]

@S_Rank_Crazy: No problems! Yeah, I was wondering if it is possible to change the linear value to something else? I know there are alot of more tweeting options for that so.

 

[S_Rank_Crazy]

Yea, I've been planning on looking for some open source easing function stoned to my library and/or develop my own but 2016 has had other plans for my life.


It's on my to do list.


EDIT: Just rolled off some quick ones:


* linear
* quadIn
* quadOut
* quadInOut
* cubicIn
* cubicOut
* cubicInOut
* sineIn
* sineOut
* sineInOut
* elasticIn
* elasticOut
* elasticInOut


If there's anything specific you want then just holla at me

 

[Tyrael79]

wow so quick to respond and make changes!

 

[S_Rank_Crazy]

I try not to keep people waiting around, I'm à programmer for my day - job so I guess it's just something I'm used to.

 

[MattyP1992]

The fairy's icon and the toggle all icons in your demo and script do not work, they just stay on. Is there anyway to fix this?

 

[S_Rank_Crazy]

Hi, I'm at work at the moment but give me a couple of hours and I'll check this out for you.

 

[S_Rank_Crazy]

The fairy's icon and the toggle all icons in your demo and script do not work, they just stay on. Is there anyway to fix this?

All icons appear to be working properly for me mate, however the toggle is definitely broken so I will get right on that. When you say "the fairy", which one do you mean?