Issue with adding maps from other people

[phatfield]

Hello all!

So I'm working on a game with a few friends and something new has been happening to me. I usually get the map rvdata from my friend (ex: Map028). I make a map with the ID property of 028, then i replace it in the data files.

HOWEVER

Recently, when I do this one of my old maps keeps popping up in the slot I made for my friends map. So for example, I make a slot for map B (the new map my friend sent me) but when I do the usual replacing method, it is map A (one of the current maps in my current build, I think it's Map016 which clearly has nothing to do with Map028).

Same issue happens when I got the full game folder from my friend. I tried to just start up his game then copy and paste his map over to my game. But my game kept opening up multiple times. It's almost like my computer doesn't recognize files from other computers and when it has an issue it just defaults back to an old map/build.

Hopefully this is clear!

Paul

 

[Shaz]

Sounds a bit weird. I can have two projects open and happily copy and paste maps between them.


They do NOT get the same map id in each project. You cannot "make a slot" for a particular map number. When you insert a map, it takes whatever is the next available number - if you have deleted maps, it'll be the lowest missing number; if you haven't deleted, it'll be whatever number comes next after all the existing ones.


So you would need to insert the new map and check its number, then rename the map from your friend to match that number, and then put it into your project. You should copy it to a temporary area (desktop?) before renaming, just so the new name doesn't interfere with the project you're copying it from, and the old name doesn't interfere with the project you're copying it to.

 

[phatfield]

So you would need to insert the new map and check its number, then rename the map from your friend to match that number, and then put it into your project. You should copy it to a temporary area (desktop?) before renaming, just so the new name doesn't interfere with the project you're copying it from, and the old name doesn't interfere with the project you're copying it to.

Yeah I did that. I inserted a new map into my project, checked the map ID, then matched my friends map ID to that of the one in my project but still nothing.

 

[Shaz]

Did you save and close your project before copying the file over?

 

[phatfield]

Yes I did. I restarted my computer a few times, had him re upload the file. Should I redownload RPG maker? Something is really funky...

Only thing I can tell that is 'suspect' is that both the old map that keeps reappearing in place of the new map is that they are both 25kb

 

[phatfield]

Just reinstalled it and no fix... 

 

[Shaz]

phatfield, please avoid double posting, as it is against the forum rules. You can review our forum rules here. Thank you.


Do you want to load your project up, along with one of the maps you're trying to replace, and see if the same thing happens for someone else?

 

[phatfield]

Sure!

Below is the URL for the full game file, including the map I want to add labeled 'NEW MAP'

http://www.mediafire.com/download/kejzat5b4jj6sws/Test.zip

 

[Shaz]

Alright, I just tried it:


Inserted new map (Map027) into project


Saved and closed


Renamed NEW MAP to Map027.rvdata2 and copied it into Data folder


Opened project


new map now has a broken down version of Morin


Is that what I should be seeing?


Not that I think it would have anything to do with it, but it probably wouldn't hurt to run a virus and malware scan over your system. Also, what's the path to your project folder? Could it be getting affected by any auto updates, restores, or any kind of repository (SVN) system you might be running?

 

[phatfield]

Yeah that is the same problem I was encountering. No it should be a relatively large map with a bridge in the middle of it with plenty of houses and big stores.

Thanks for all the help Shaz, I really don't know what's going on...

How can I check my path? I'll let you know what it is

 

[Andar]

Have you tried getting a new copy of the map file? perhaps that file was damaged during transfer and the problem isn't part of your computer.

Or send the mapfile back to the original map creator to check if that is still the file he send, or if he has the same problems adding it to a project.

 

[phatfield]

Have you tried getting a new copy of the map file? perhaps that file was damaged during transfer and the problem isn't part of your computer.

Or send the mapfile back to the original map creator to check if that is still the file he send, or if he has the same problems adding it to a project.

Yeah I had him send me the file about 4 times. Darn, this is frustrating!

 

[Tsukihime]

What is the name of the map you think he is trying to send you?

 

[phatfield]

What is the name of the map you think he is trying to send you?

I had him send me the game given ID (Map016), then I changed it to Map027 to fit my build (erased my current Map027 with the new one) and I also had him send me his full game to try and extract the map myself. But when I open his project it isn't even his project, it is an old build of mine.

 

[Shaz]

Are you sure he's giving you the right map? Have him zip up his entire Data folder and send it through, then post it here.


I reckon the map you're seeing is the one he's sending you.

 

[phatfield]

Are you sure he's giving you the right map? Have him zip up his entire Data folder and send it through, then post it here.

I reckon the map you're seeing is the one he's sending you.

Here is the .zip file,

http://www.mediafire.com/download/p7l6q385ld08jpo/Data.zip

Good luck!

 

[Shaz]

The new map he is sending you IS the destroyed Morin map.


Which map is he MEANT to be sending you?


Tell him to get rid of the file called NEW MAP, go into the project and re-check the id of the map he should be sending you, and then to send you that one.

 

[phatfield]

The new map he is sending you IS the destroyed Morin map.

Which map is he MEANT to be sending you?

Tell him to get rid of the file called NEW MAP, go into the project and re-check the id of the map he should be sending you, and then to send you that one.

I'm going to kill him if that's true. I'll update you with an edit if I find anything out!

 

[Shaz]

Well, I looked at the file called NEW MAP in that second zip, and that's exactly what it is.

 

[phatfield]

Well, I looked at the file called NEW MAP in that second zip, and that's exactly what it is.

Yup, turns out he didn't actually check it until after I asked him to upload it for the 4th time. So sorry to mislead all you guys. Shaz, you've been a god send. Thanks so much. Feel free to close the thread!