Map Effects

[Lamsah]

Nice release 

 

[MikePjr]

Any possible way this can be used for transitions between maps, or even for battles?

And i think i am using the script wrong or something.

I keep getting an error when i try to use the script.

Plus, it's not made clear if i am supposed to use a comment call or the script call.

Some scripts use the comment call method.

I am using the script call method, but it shows that error above.

 

[AlaiaVee]

This looks pretty damn cool! Gonna have to try it out!

 

[MikePjr]

Okay i figured out the error.

You put calculate_value, and you needed it to say calculate_next_value on the lines of the error.

If anyone else has the problem at line for @pixelize2 = calculate_value(value, target_value, duration)

Replace it with @pixelize2 = calculate_next_value(value, target_value, duration)

Had the same error with zoom, i had to change a line to be "calculate_next_value" again.

 

[Zeus81]

Oops, it seems my refactoring wasn't very well done.

I've fixed it, thanks.

 

[Redeye]

This script looks pretty cool.

And the video made my eyes hurt a bit.

 

[Galenmereth]

This looks amazing. Fantastic job! I'm so looking forward to trying this in my game.

 

[Archeia]

Will it be alright to include the video project file as a demo? It's just a personal preference of mine to see what I'm doing wrong just in case ;w;

I have issues activating stuff unless I see them in action orz.

 

[Zeus81]

ok : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cajvk3wf6ue0ivf/QA9zgrm2Vx

Any possible way this can be used for transitions between maps, or even for battles?

I forgot to reply to this.

For transition between maps, I think the simplest way to do it is :

Script : map_effects.set_pixelize(4000, 60)

Wait : 60 frames

Script : map_effects.set_pixelize(100, 60)

Transfer Player : No transition

For battle transition it's not actually possible, maybe I'll do an update for that but it would require scripting.

 

[MikePjr]

ok : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cajvk3wf6ue0ivf/QA9zgrm2Vx

I forgot to reply to this.

For transition between maps, I think the simplest way to do it is :

Script : map_effects.set_pixelize(4000, 60)

Wait : 60 frames

Script : map_effects.set_pixelize(100, 60)

Transfer Player : No transition

For battle transition it's not actually possible, maybe I'll do an update for that but it would require scripting.

Thanks, i figured out how to use them as transitions, i already remade transitions used in old Final Fantasy games.

But it would be AWESOME for transitions to battles.

 

[Zeus81]

Update : http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=e5Utrt6x

 Log Change :    1.3 :      - fixed display bug related to screen tone      - fixed display bug related to shake screen      - new function to memorize effects : map_effects.memorize      - new function to restore memorized effects : map_effects.restore      - new function to reset effects : map_effects.clear      - added quick overview of functions below

And an example of a script to replace battle transitions with an effect :

class Scene_Map  alias perform_battle_transition perform_transition  def pre_battle_scene    BattleManager.save_bgm_and_bgs    BattleManager.play_battle_bgm    Sound.play_battle_start    $game_map.effects.set_pixelize(4000, 60)    60.times {update_for_fade}    $game_map.effects.set_pixelize(100, 30)    Graphics.freeze  endend

 

[MikePjr]

It works, but there is a problem.

When the battle is over the game crashes and asks if i want to send an error report.

 

[Archeia]

Hey Zeus, I was just wondering, is it possible for this to invert the map colors?

(And just a random thought, Another script that does the same to pictures (and not map) would be awesome!)

 

[Zeus81]

Vlue?

Nope, there's no invert colors function in rpg makers.
For pictures effects, most of them are currently already doable, if you want some more with a quick search I've found that : http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/1346-new-picture-properties-with-calls-111/

 

[Archeia]

I meant to say Zeus but Idk why I said VLUE XD

Although, now that you mention it, I remember KGC's TRGSSX. It did added a lot of new functions in RM so I thought the graphical functions added was native to it.

I rather avoid that script too for various reasons XD

 

[Zeus81]

It's not complicated either, but doing it in ruby would be too slow and creating a dll just for that is not worth it.

 

[Tsukihime]

Hey Zeus, I was


(And just a random thought, Another script that does the same to pictures (and not map) would be awesome!)

Fortunately someone did create a dll just for that (and a few other things)


http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/4260-bitmap-ex-image-library/


But you'd have to know how to make the script calls.

 

[Zeus81]

Thanks Tsukihime.
I've tried doing it and well, it's a bit slow, this dll doesn't seems to be that optimised. :/
But if you reduce the refresh_rate it kinda works.
To use it you have to add all the Bitmap Ex scripts and dll to your project and this addon bellow Map Effects :

class Game_Map_Effects  attr_accessor :invert_colors  alias addon_clear clear  def clear    addon_clear    @invert_colors = false  end  alias addon_active? active?  def active?    @invert_colors or addon_active?  endendclass Spriteset_Map_Effects  alias addon_refresh_bitmap refresh_bitmap  def refresh_bitmap    addon_refresh_bitmap    @effects_bitmaps[0].reversing! if @data.invert_colors  endend

 

[Archeia]

I was just wondering, how about this one instead? It also works in VXAce and it seems to be pretty fast.

 

[Roxas162]

LOL that video made me feel high! But it looks amazing! Im definitely gonna use this