Mapping and Issues

Hi there!

After using the FSM Sample Maps, I noticed something; they’re a little over-detailed, as well as being a bit to large and empty in places. I’m thinking of building some totally custom maps using the Time Fantasy asset style. Only problem is that I don’t really know where to start with it. I’ve never been particularly good at MV mapping, so I think I’d find it a struggle.

Another thing that’s happened is a little something wrong with the battle system; I was planning on using an Active Time Battle (ATB) system, but when using Olivia’s Sideview Battle UI plugin, it doesn’t show the ATB gauge. Without that one simple thing the ATB system becomes a nightmare for players. I’m looking through the plugins code to see how it draws the UI, and then modify it to draw the ATB gauge. Only thing is that I haven’t got a clue about how MV plugins go together, so I’m worried that I’m gonna break it.

If the ATB system doesn’t want to play nice, I do have a backup system called Standard Turn Battle. It’s kind of like the one used in Octopath Traveller or Final Fantasy X (yes, that one again). Personally, I’m not too happy with this chain of events, but I’m hoping to have a demo ready by sometime Saturday. I’m also putting a survey link in with it, so I can get some feedback. It’s located with the manual that I’ve put together. The manual has the controls and stats listed.

I really should dig out some of my old game manuals so I can get an idea of layout, for later in the project when I can create an illustrated one. I’m debating, if I have enough time, if I should make some promotional material for this project.

Oh, and I found out about the Diploma Show, where me, and every other art, design, and media student displays their work. It’s in roughly the middle of June, so that gives me some time to sort out some bumph for my game.

So there we have it. Like I said, I should have a demo ready soon, so stay tuned!

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Rpgmakerweb.com. (n.d.). FSM: Woods and Cave Tiles| RPG Maker | Create Your Own Game!. [online] Available at: http://www.rpgmakerweb.com/a/rpg-maker-mv-tileset/fsm-woods-and-cave-tiles [Accessed 2 May 2019].