Is there a way to make 2 separated maps?

[Rachma334]

Hi. I dont know if its the right forum but i was wondering. Can you make two maps with unconnected events? Like having multiple starting points and fresh new events unrelated to the mother map. Thanks

 

[Poryg]

Of course you can. Mother maps are just a tool to make it easier to view in the editor.

 

[Rachma334]

Thanks but how to do so?

 

[Poryg]

I can't believe I'm actually seeing this question But now seriously.

If you right click on the game name and select New map, you can create a new map that has no parent maps.
If you right click on a map and select "New map", you will create a new map that has a parent map.

None of these maps share any events or stuff like that. And every two maps can be unique.

 

[Rachma334]

Lol srry kinda rusty since 10 years ago .
Ive already created a new mother map but the starting point was shared between both of them.

 

[Poryg]

Starting point of the actor shouldn't be shared between anything, since the hero can start only on one map.
Starting points of events also shouldn't be shared, since the events are unique to each map. Maybe try to show print screens so that I know what is it about

 

[Rachma334]

Well im not at home but say, you kill the final boss then theres a scripted cutscene in a totaly different place. That requiere at least 2 starting point, or am i wrong?

 

[Poryg]

No, that requires the Change actor position/teleport/Change sprite location/Transfer player (depending on which rpg maker you are using, if you're using rm2k3, then it is Transfer player) command that moves you from one map to another.

 

[Rachma334]

Ive tried transfer player but dont know how to script it right like player touch? Or event touch? Transparency? In fact ive ended a scene with a hide screen, a picture that i must but cant figure how to erase and a wait of 15 seconds. I want a fresh new start for the next scene.

 

[Poryg]

If you want to use it for cutscene, use autorun event with a condition for a switch that activates in the boss battle, transfer player command and then simply do the stuff. Pictures are erased through a command called Erase picture. Maybe it would have been better for you to buy rpg maker mv instead of 2003, rpg maker mv has a tutorial.

 

[Kes]

'Game Mechanics Design' is for looking at aspects of game play from a more conceptual level. "How do I...?" questions belong in the Support forum for the engine you are using.
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[Rachma334]

@Kes thanks and sorry at the same time.

@Poryg thanks ill try it when im back home. And yeah unfortunatly not so much tutorials about rm2k3 but i like the retro feel.

 

[Poryg]

rm2k3 is easy to use, but you need to explore it and get accustomed to it before you can start creating your project.

 

[Rachma334]

Ikr it reminds me the C language all those variables and conditional branches. The only thing i dont get are switches, they look like variables to me but surely are for other uses. And yeah sometime i find some guide and follow them making me learning more the software, but sometime i just use common sense and it works

 

[Poryg]

Switches are variables with only two values, True or false.

 

[Rachma334]

Pretty much like a function in C. Now ive got the idea thanks

Edit: hmm still i dont get it about using more than 1 page, if you can clear me on this subject please.

 

[Poryg]

RPG maker always uses the highest page that has all conditions met.

So for example if I have an event with two pages, but none have any activation conditions, the event will automatically use the second page.

If the second page has a condition that a switch needs to be turned on, then as long as it is turned off, the conditions for that page are invalid. So the game will look at page before that, see that it is valid and use it.

 

[Rachma334]

Thanks, good infos