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  • RPGMaker MZ – Make partymember/follower face a certain direction

    $gamePlayer.followers().follower(0).setDirection(2);

    follower(0): first party member (zero based index).

    Use 1 for second follower, 2 for third follower, 3 for fourth follower

    setDirection(2): down

    The direction is based on the numpad, so down=2,up=8, left=4, right=6.

    Example: make three followers look up.

    $gamePlayer.followers().follower(0).setDirection(8);
$gamePlayer.followers().follower(1).setDirection(8);
$gamePlayer.followers().follower(2).setDirection(8);

    Or, make follower 1 and 2 look at each other:

    $gamePlayer.followers().follower(0).setDirection(6);
$gamePlayer.followers().follower(1).setDirection(4);

  • RPGMaker MZ – Hide “Guard” option in battle menu

    Window_ActorCommand.prototype.makeCommandList = function() {
        if (this._actor) {
            this.addAttackCommand();
            this.addSkillCommands();
            //this.addGuardCommand();
            this.addItemCommand();
        }
    };

  • RPGMaker MZ – Change speed of messages during battle

    // Default in RPGMaker MZ is 16; higher numberis slower
// The higher the number, the longer the message is on screen
Window_BattleLog.prototype.messageSpeed = function() {
    return 36; 
};

  • RPGMaker MZ – Set location of event – persistent

    If you simply set the location of an Event, it will jump back to its original position when you leave and re-enter the map. To make the new location persistence, follow these steps:

    1. Create a new event. Add an image.

    2. Double0click the first contents line and add a Control Switch.

    3. Make sure Operation is “On”. In this example the default name is used (0001). Of course you can change that.

    4. Add a new event page.
    Add the same image. Set “Trigger” to “Parallel”.

    5. Double the first contents line and add the Event Command: “Set Event Location”. In the window that pops-up, select a new location for the event.

    6. Check “Switch” and make sure the switch you created is selected.(0001 in this example). Double-check if the trigger is on parallel.

    Now, when you interact with the object, it will move ti the new position. If you leave the map and re-enter, of if you save the game and reload, the Event will remain at its newposition.

  • RPGMaker MZ – Change Cursor

    1. Make a new .js file. E.g. “custom_cursor.js

    2. Add this code to the file:

      document.body.style.cursor = 'url("img/pictures/my_cursor.png"), auto';

      3. Make a png image of a cursor. Name it “my_cursor.png”. Think about the size. This one is 24×24 pixels:

        4. Place that image file in the img\pictures folder of your project.

        4. Go to “Tools” > “Plugin Manager”. Double click the lowest empty line and select “custom_cursor.js” from the list.

        That’s all!

        If you want to change the cursor in an event, use the same line of code and place it in a script-block of the event.

      1. RPGMaker MZ – Get Distance from Event to Player

        Get the distance from an Event to the player. If the event is smaller than 2 tiles, set self-switch A to ON.

        var dist = $gameMap.distance($gamePlayer.x, $gamePlayer.y,
 $gameMap.event(this._eventId).x, $gameMap.event(this._eventId).y);

if (dist <= 2) {

	$gameSelfSwitches.setValue([$gameMap._mapId, this._eventId, 'A'], true);

}

        $gamePlayer.x and $gamePlayer.y get the location of the player.
        $gameMap.event(this._eventId).x and y get the location of the event.