Characters (Graphics/Characters)
Files containing images of characters to display on the map screen.
A character can be of any size, and a total of twelve patterns (four directions (down, left, right, up) × 3 patterns) are arranged in the designated order. In each file, arrange characters two down and four across, for a total of eight. The size of this character is calculated based on one-twelfth the width and one-eighth the height of this file.
Note that RPG Maker VX Ace displays characters offset four pixels from tiles so as to more naturally portray them with buildings.
- Adding an exclamation point (!) to the beginning of a file name cancels the application of the four-pixel offset, and also turns off the translucent effect applied by the bush attribute. This is used mainly for object-type characters on maps, such as doors and treasure chests. It can also be used in combination with the dollar sign ($) special character.
- Adding a dollar sign ($) to the beginning of a file name allows you to treat one character as one file. In this case, the size of the character will be one-third of the width and one-fourth of the height of the file. It can also be used in combination with the exclamation point (!) special character.
The dollar sign removes the requirement of having 8 characters in one sheet, but you still need to make sure that each character is 1/3 of the width and 1/4 of the height of the full file.
