Implementing Steamworks Achievements

[Zeriab]

Implementing Steamworks Achievements
Once you are on Steam you really should implement Steamworks Achievements

Summary
This tutorial will give an overview of the possibilities for implementing Steamworks Achievements depending on your RPG Maker version.

Requirements
Have access on steam. Really, trying to implement Steamworks achievements only makes sense if you actually have access.



RPG Maker MZ
Greenworks can be used to implement achievements: https://github.com/greenheartgames/greenworks

Cyclone Steam by Hudell - https://github.com/Hudell/cyclone-engine/blob/master/plugins/Cyclone-Steam.js
I suggest referring to https://makerdevs.com/plugin/orange-greenworks for information about how to setup Greenworks. While this was written for MV it appears to be pretty much the same for MZ.
For troubleshooting check out this topic: https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/steam-greenworks-plugin-for-mz.130019/



RPG Maker MV
Greenworks can be used to implement achievements: https://github.com/greenheartgames/greenworks

Several plugins has been developed to help you integrate with Steam:

• Orange Greenworks by Hudell: https://makerdevs.com/plugin/orange-greenworks
• VisuStella Steamworks: https://archeia.itch.io/steamworks-for-rpg-maker-mv-161
• You can try to download the MW Wednesday Updates Part 7, it will contain a plugin by Archeia and Liquidize.

Consider enabling Steam Overlay, which you can do by following this guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=548394667



RPG Maker VX Ace & RPG Maker XP
cyanic has made a nice script which does not require an intermediate DLL.
https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/cyanics-steam-achievements-integration.50640

Should have any issues, or for some reason stick with an old version of the Steamworks SDK (no idea why though) you can check out my work which requires an intermediary DLL:
https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/inde...works-achievements-integration-package.63292/

For RPG Maker XP I expect cyanic's script will work as well, but please let me know if any of you have positive confirmation.



RPG Maker VX
Check out the DLL created by @sorlok_reaves
https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/alistel-steam-achievements-dll.76210/

Cyanic's Steam Achievements Integration may also work.



RPG Maker 2000 & RPG Maker 2003
Currently I know of no public solutions for implementing Steamworks achievements for these makers.
I have heard about games using steamshim to implemented Steam achievements possible in combination with some kind of wrapper.



Adding achievements to released games
When you already have released a game and want to add achievements afterwards, please keep in mind that as soon as you publish achievements they will be visible to all players. (Ok, more accurately it's within a couple of minutes)
For testing purposes you can mark all achievements as hidden. Then get the correct setup ready for publish for the the release with achievements.


Note that even with hidden achievements players can see that there are achievements.


Final Notes
Got your own package or know about another free package? Please let me know so I can add it to the tutorial.


*hugs*
- Zeriab

 

[Skunk]

2 things, this is friggin awesome!


And how are you a member+, I thought they removed that  lol

 

[Zeriab]

Thank you for the compliment :3


As for member+ badge there are number of members still with the badge,  but I don't think there is any functional meaning to it anymore.

 

[Marquise*]

*HUGE cybermental hugs*


Zeriab, since the time I wanted to prepare to make cards/backgrounds/emotes in prevision for Greenlight, this IS really helpful and useful!  TYVM!


<3

 

[Zeriab]

Updated with @sorlok_reaves solution for VX games

 

[Marquise*]

*cybermental hugs*

 

[Puffer]

Thanks so much!

 

[GALER]

Hey guys, so I am finishing up the editing to my game and want to include Steam Achievements into my game as well. I used RPGMaker2003. Kind of thought this wouldn't be too tough, but I am getting stuck big time without the use of scripts.

Does anyone know of a solution yet?

Cheers!!

 

[Jatopian]

Is this the Orange Greenworks link that was eaten?

 

[hbomega]

Hi about the steam achievements, plugin from part 7, is it possible to have you explain exactly how to implement it in my rpgmaker mv project, and if you already have done so, could you point me in the right direction... Thanks ...... Great Work!...

 

[KotoYama]

Unfortunately, all the plugin files for MV are missing
I'll post a link or a file if I find one.

 

[BreakerZero]

My guess is the fact that Huddel has moved away in favor of his game business has finally affected OrangeGreenworks which is simply a casualty of that decision to change business goals. Sadly, because forum rules mandate that unavailable resources cannot be reuploaded there is nothing we can do unless the mods say otherwise.

So even though I do have a copy of the plugin, I unfortunately cannot share it in his place.

 

[KotoYama]

I tried to contact Huddel and the developer of "Lenin" but got no response

 

[KotoYama]

Alright! After trying to contact numerous developers I finally found a solution!
BreakerZero informed me that there's a plugin for that developed by Visustella, Liquidize and Archeia, updated just a few weeks ago! It's $15. Don't know I no one bothered to post it here earlier (or tell me that it exists) :0

 

[Zeriab]

Updated with some new MV information.

If anyone has information regarding which versions of MV the various plugins work for please let me know. (VisuStella's is stated to be for MV 1.6.1+)

*hugs*

 

[MaDmaX1337]

Would be glad if someone can make a tutorial how to implant greenworks into MZ.

 

[Zeriab]

Updated with information for MZ. Hudell has done some good work

If anyone releases a plugin that has support for Plugin Commands please let me know.

*hugs*
- Zeriab

 

[Archeia]

I pinned this thread for everyone to see.

 

[EthanFox]

Thanks for this, I've gone down the Visustella route for MV, so we'll see how I get on.

 

[mauigamestudio]

I had Visustella's plugin working with MV. I moved my game to MZ and the Steam achievements are no longer working. Anyone have any ideas?