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Hello all -

I've recently begun delving into the scripting system for VX ACE. I've learned the basics, but there's a lot I can't seem to figure out on my own. This is my first time posting on an official forum for help, so I will do my best to convey my issue:

My goal here is to restrict player movement to only the left and right - but not just for one instance, for the entirety of the game. I am not looking to make a platformer game, but rather, something similar to "Dreaming Mary" (if only in terms of movement). It was developed in Rpgmaker, so I know it must be entirely possible.

Here is a youtube video showing the movement in the game:







I have attempted to use a script called "Restricted Move Inputs" by Hime: http://himeworks.com/2013/09/restricted-move-inputs/ , but the problem is that when I script call using an autorun event to disable the up and down movements, it disables all character movement. It ONLY works when I set the event to be triggered by player touch. (Meaning the player could move in any direction, then once they touch the event, they can only move left and right).

I have no other scripts in my project. Anyone have a solution? Thanks for all the help in advance.

EDIT: The youtube video shows that when the player presses the up and down arrow keys, the sprite still changes despite no movement being made. This is not a goal I had, but if it is commonly known how to make this happen, then by all means, go ahead and post it!