MiniMap
Version 1.0
by Woratana
Release Date: 13/07/2008


Introduction
This is the minimap script based on KGC Minimap in XP.

The minimap will be created by script, so it will be a little blocky. (VX tileset is also blocky anyhow )
But the good point is that it doesn't require any image file.

Since I'm a little lazy, I prefer this script than the one using image file.

Enjoy~


Features



Screenshots





Demo
Here is demo that will show you how to call/setup this script.

Download file Minimap_Demo.rar


Script
Place it above main
Click to view attachment



Instruction
The instruction to setup script is included in the script.

I recommend you to download demo to see how it works.


Author's Notes
Free for use in your work if credit is included.


Special Thanks
KGC who made XP Minimap script. Thanks a lot!


Bug Report?
Please give me these informations:

A completely awsome Script my friend...just awsome!

Good to see this finished wara...I'll use it definately...

Wora, this is simply awesome. Popped it into my game earlier today and it runs as snug as a bug in a rug. lawl. =P

I love how easy it is to add/edit how things such as NPCs, Enemies, Chests, etc. are displayed on the map. I already made it so Save Points have their own minimap display, and am considering making pure white dots to represent areas that can be entered. Doors, caves, paths, etc.

Thanks you Wora!! =D Love it.


Heart of Shadow

@woratana outstanding job mate! I was waiting for this script and here it is.

Where did you get that Script...
Where the clouds show??

I used script
Amazing job!!
But......
It dont show the enemys or items....WHY?

Read the instructions in the script...It'll tell you what to do...

I would like to ask Wora some questions, if you don't mind ....

1/ How can you make clouds floating over your map on the Screen Shot demo ?
2/ I can only set color pot by 'COMMENT : MMEV xyz' on only sprite set of animated things, but when I try on an event with no graphic or with a Tileset graphic it didn't work. How can I fix this ?

Thanks a lot woratana for the awsome mini map. This is gonna help things a lot on my side.

oh okay thanks

Wait...
Uhh exactly what to do????

How do you make it able to show a event or enemy on item on the map?

You write the proper keyword using the comment command in the event list.
By default these are the tags:

Use 'enemy' for events that are considered your enemy.

'treasure' for events that are items/treasure.

Ok....
What exactly do i start with???

How do i do it???
Say it slowley....

Sorry. Figure it out on your own. I refuse to help people who plagiarizes other people's work.

http://www.rpgrevolution.com/forums/?showtopic=17589

Like...
Show me what u put for yours....

first make an event, open the event up, go to the Event Commands, find where it says "Flow Control" then click where it says "Comment".
to make a enemy put MMEV enemy in the comment box, to make a merchant put MMEV merchant, for a npc put MMEV npc, and for treasure put MMEV treasure... >_<

TYVM

Incredible! I've been waiting a long time for this, thanks.

Awesome!
nuff said

Worantas Script are very useful
))

The only suggestion I have is to make a color for non-passables and a color for map boundries, beacasue its wierd if you have spots on your mapt hat look like they simply arent there

Thats why you put it on the map yourself...
-.-
Did you try the script yet??

Dude me and scripting don't go together.

Fantastic job! This is exactly what I have been looking for! One question however and sorry if it has already been answered!

[RESOLVED]How do I pinpoint Save locations on the map? I know of merchants and npcs etc. but I cannot seem to get savepoints on there!

Thanks a bunch and thank you very much Woratana! Great job!

EDIT: Whoops, issue solved! I never thought to check the script and include it!

This script is great, but it'd be better if water tiles were their own color. When the character is on a boat or ship, it looks like they are going over unpassable tiles. I tried to change it myself, but failed so badly I had to replace the script.

I still plan on using this mini-map in the game I'm developing, though.

Error:
- What is it says in error window?
"Script 'Minimap 1.0' line 134: NoMethodError occurred.
undefined method `show_minimap?' for nil:NilClass
"

- When is it get error? (Right after run game, when you choose something, etc.)
Going from one map to another.

- Do you have any other scripts running in your game that may crash with this script?
Not that I know of.

Hi, I'm having a little "problem" with the minimap; it works perfectly in the technical part; however, I have a dilemma to deal with...

Situation: I have a chest in a dungeon, you can see the chest pinpoint on the map; after you open the chest, the pinpoint in the minimap won't disappear... I tried like, in the second page of the chest event, where it is open and is of no use, to place a random comment to see if it would disappear of the minimap, but it doens't work, no matter what I do... Could you please help me? It's just it doesn't make sense, if I open the chest, it continues to be visible on the map

Awesome script! Plugged it in and fired it up no problem. I have one question, though. Is there a way for the map NOT to show secret walkable tiles? I have a few areas where you can walk across water (invisable bridge etc etc), but the map shows that you walk across...kinda kills the whole secret bit. I understand if there is not, but just thought I would throw this out there.

Nice script, as always.

@Dynheart: Just a suggestion, but perhaps you could put invisible events over the secret walkable path with a unique keyword that makes their color the same as the impassable tile color. You could even remove the events as they are walked over to reveal the path on the mini map as the player walks over it.

I still need help

Thank you =)

<sup>I get this error whenever I enter a certain map:



Can someone help me fix this problem?
Now I can't finish my game... thanks guys!</sup>

^{I'm sorry for this double post, but can someone please help with my error???}

I love the radary look the map has, it's so basic that I love it~

One thing would be seperating water with another color so it also looks cool on things like worldmaps~

It has worked fine for me, and looking at the code does not show any obvious errors. Is there anything special about this map? Does it have any other scripts being applied to it, or do you have any scripts below the MiniMap script that modify classes related to the map?

^{What do you mean?}

He's saying that the map class below wora's Mini Map script could've been re-written.
Try placing Wora's script below everything else.

If it doesn't work, make a new project. Import one by one your game scripts and check which one conflicts with this minimap script. But it shouldn't because Wora aliased the methods. =]

If it still doesn't work, try recopying the script on a new project. If this works, that means that there is something wrong/conflicting with your game's scripts.

But, what if I don't want to start a new project?

Your error will occur every time you edit the map, then test play it on the continued file, you have to start new game.

Wait, what?! But I worked my hardest on my game so far! I can't just start a new one... I just can't...

xD, I mean when you debug test your game, start a new game, instead of continuing on your save file.

^{Oh... my bad! I actually thought you meant to start a new project! Oops!}

Quick question, any way to set colors onto the map for events that aren't NPC, objects, etc.?

For example, I'm using the Mini-Map as an overworld map and tried to mark dungeons/towns but it doesn't work obviously.

I got a question,how can you disable the map until you find a map? As in, I have a quest where you have to find a map then you unlock it. Any help?

Try setting the map to [NOMAP] then when you want the map, use call script.

You could just use the switch system, no? Taken from the OP:



Basically, whenever you're entering an area where you're supposed to find a map, you put a command in the teleport event to turn off the switch (and vice-versa when you're exiting said area), and turn it back on once the player receives the map.

Well, maybe it would be easier to just use Call Script. Eh

I get an error message when entering map with parallax background

What is the error?
I get no error when entering parallax backrounds :/