How to make a Reflection/Mirror in RMXP!

[Bushin]

Hey guys and gals...
This is my first tutorial ...
I programed this step by step,so there might be some bugs...
I hope you like it...
This was made on RPG XP but is easily passed to others systems...
Don't know about RMVX though...

D.Level-Easy
What do you need:
-Switches
-Variables

In this tutorial i will make a 3 Tiles mirrors with 3 Reflections...

Starting off...
1)

Spoiler

Set those variables...

0001-Hero-X
0002-Hero-Y
0003-Hero Face
0004-Ref. X
0005-Ref. Y

and those switches...

0001-Ref.1
0002-Ref.2
0003-Ref.3

2)

Spoiler

Make the Map you want your mirror to be...
The mirror will be in the Upper Wall of my example...
Make Three events with the character you want to be reflected in the mirrors
Name the events "R1" ,"R2",and "R3".
These events will be your Reflection.
So make the graphics the same of your hero and  a low level of opacity...
something between 80 or 140 would be good.

Make a precondition on this events...

Switch Ref.X On...

Being X the number of the event...

Ex:R1
Switch Ref.1 On...
The rest of this event is whatever you like.
In my case i put an action key event that sends a message when you try to "Speak" with your own reflection...

3)

Spoiler

Make an event like this...

First Page

preconditions:
Switch Ref.1 - ON
Parallel Process

Commands:
Variable Hero-X = Player X coordinate
Variable Hero-X = Player Y coordinate
Variable Hero Face= Player Direction
Variable Ref-X = R1 X coordinate
Variable Ref-Y = R1 Y coordinate
End
Second Page

preconditions:
Switch Ref.2 - ON
Parallel Process

Commands:
Variable Hero-X = Player X coordinate
Variable Hero-X = Player Y coordinate
Variable Hero Face= Player Direction
Variable Ref-X = R2 X coordinate
Variable Ref-Y = R2 Y coordinate
End

Third Page

preconditions:
Switch Ref.3 - ON
Parallel Process

Commands:
Variable Hero-X = Player X coordinate
Variable Hero-X = Player Y coordinate
Variable Hero Face= Player Direction
Variable Ref-X = R3 X coordinate
Variable Ref-Y = R3 Y coordinate
End

4)

Spoiler

Make another Event with 3 Pages...

First Page:

Preconditions:

Switch Ref.1 On
Parallel Process

Commands:

Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==2
    Move Event: [R1]:
                    Face away from Player
Else Handler
Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==4
    Move Event: [R1]:
                    Face Left
Else Handler
  Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==6
    Move Event: [R1]:
                    Face Right
Else Handler
Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==8
    Move Event: [R1]:
                  Face Player
                   
Else Handler

: End
<>
: End
<>
: End
<>
: End
<>

Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero X] == Variable [Ref.X]
   
Else Handler
Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero X] > Variable [Ref.X]
    Move Event:[R1] (ignore if Can't Move)
    <>Move Right
Else Handler
      Move Event:[R1] (ignore if Can't Move)
    <>Move Left
   
: End
<>
: End
<>

Second Page:

Preconditions:

Switch Ref.2 On
Parallel Process

Commands:

Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==2
    Move Event: [R2]:
                    Face away from Player
Else Handler
Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==4
    Move Event: [R2]:
                    Face Left
Else Handler
  Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==6
    Move Event: [R2]:
                    Face Right
Else Handler
Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==8
    Move Event: [R2]:
                  Face Player
                   
Else Handler

: End
<>
: End
<>
: End
<>
: End
<>

Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero X] == Variable [Ref.X]
   
Else Handler
Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero X] > Variable [Ref.X]
    Move Event:[R2] (ignore if Can't Move)
    <>Move Right
Else Handler
      Move Event:[R2] (ignore if Can't Move)
    <>Move Left
   
: End
<>
: End
<>

Third Page:

Preconditions:

Switch Ref.3 On
Parallel Process

Commands:

Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==2
    Move Event: [R3]:
                    Face away from Player
Else Handler
Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==4
    Move Event: [R3]:
                    Face Left
Else Handler
  Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==6
    Move Event: [R3]:
                    Face Right
Else Handler
Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero Face]==8
    Move Event: [R3]:
                  Face Player
                   
Else Handler

: End
<>
: End
<>
: End
<>
: End
<>

Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero X] == Variable [Ref.X]
   
Else Handler
Conditional Branch:Variable [Hero X] > Variable [Ref.X]
    Move Event:[R3] (ignore if Can't Move)
    <>Move Right
Else Handler
      Move Event:[R3] (ignore if Can't Move)
    <>Move Left
   
: End
<>
: End
<>

5)

Spoiler

Make 3 events just down the mirrors.
Put a precondition:
activate at Hero Touch...

First page is simple

Command:
Switch Ref.X On
End

Being X the number of the Reflect Event one tile up from this...

Second and third have one precondition...

Switch Ref.Y On

and

Switch Ref.Z On

Being Z and Y the numbers of the other 2 Events ...

There are no commands on those...

6)

Spoiler

Make an Event like this:

activate: On hero touch.


Commands

Swicth Ref.1 Off
Swicth Ref.2 Off
Swicth Ref.3 Off
Change Event Location: [R1],(The place it is suppost to be...)
Change Event Location: [R2],(The place it is suppost to be...)
Change Event Location: [R3],(The place it is suppost to be...)
End

This Event will turn off the Reflection when you're not in front of the mirror ...
Put those around the event of the part 5....

And that's it!
You now have a cool new feature for your game!
I hope you like it!
^_^

And i really hope you understand it...
because i don't know if it's very clear...

Oh well...
Enjoy!

 

[Sic Semper Tyranosaurus]

You might want to put spoilers on this. You know.

I scrolled a lot.

 

[mawk]

And maybe put this into a demo so that people can check out how it works in practice? It's not totally necessary, but it'd be nice.

 

[Mundane]

Why? When scripts exist to do this simpler? Sure, less lag, but if you're lagging for stupid eye candy...just why? Good tutorial, but why?

 

[Bushin]

You might want to put spoilers on this. You know.

I scrolled a lot.

Sorry for that...
I just changed it...
That was a great idea!
it makes the tuto looks way better!
:thumb:

And maybe put this into a demo so that people can check out how it works in practice? It's not totally necessary, but it'd be nice.

Ok.
I will do this as fast as possible...Maybe it will be there tomorow... :thumb:
Can't use the PC after midnight at home...i'm on college now...

Why? When scripts exist to do this simpler? Sure, less lag, but if you're lagging for stupid eye candy...just why? Good tutorial, but why?

Well...
I wasn't using RMXP for a while ...and i'm not good at scripts yet...
I think it might help people that aren't very good with scripts too...
Thanks for the compliment...
Speaking of which,my eyes just love some candy...^_^

I may sound like a Noob or something but i love those image effects that look useless...
When i see they working...
It makes all that time of programing worthwhile....

:thumb:

Thanks for the posts everyone!

 

[Venetia]

Why? When scripts exist to do this simpler? Sure, less lag, but if you're lagging for stupid eye candy...just why? Good tutorial, but why?

What? Ugghhh

What if you only want one part of your game to have reflections, such as, for a puzzle? Must you really insert a whole script for a such a small bit?

If someone can find a way around plugging in a script, that works just as well, I say it's a good thing. Don't discourage it.

 

[Bushin]

Why? When scripts exist to do this simpler? Sure, less lag, but if you're lagging for stupid eye candy...just why? Good tutorial, but why?

What? Ugghhh

What if you only want one part of your game to have reflections, such as, for a puzzle? Must you really insert a whole script for a such a small bit?

If someone can find a way around plugging in a script, that works just as well, I say it's a good thing. Don't discourage it.

Thanks...
I really appreciated that...

 

[Nachos]

I never thought of making something like this... :lol: Great tut man.

Anyway.. Just for curiosity.. Why did you put "Hero touch"?

 

[ljackstar]

Good job for your first tut,
I'm using this in my game

 

[seven]

I never thought of making something like this... :lol: Great tut man.

Anyway.. Just for curiosity.. Why did you put "Hero touch"?

Hero Touch? I think that's a command from Postality- GASP! :scream:
  -KRoP