[re-opened] Now picture #5 between player and map.

[Toams]

Spoiler: Original question

The question is complicated, the answer might simple?
I really have no clue.

What I'm asking is this:

I want to make a picture a map. To define where the player is able to walk I use 'dummy tiles'.
This can already be performed, but then only by a certain picture.
You have to set it as a background to do this.
I want to make the background move, overlap with other pieces, and be a bit interactive.
I want to have total freedom in the background.
I want to have the events and stuff still be in place, and be seen, if I put a picture on display as #1, #2, #3, and #4.
Maybe the answer is to change the z-values of pictures number 1,2,3 and 4 to something lower than the event's z-values?

I hope someone is able to help me with this.

This question appeared to be somewhat vague, so let me try it again in one sentence:

I would like to know in what way I can locate Pictures #1, #2, #3 and #4 under the map, but above the background?

Thanks in advance,

Tomas

 

[Brewmeister]

Ok, to answer your new question...

edit near line 45 in Spriteset_Map to look like...

    @picture_sprites = []
    for i in 1..4
      @picture_sprites.push(Sprite_Picture.new(@viewport1,
        $game_screen.pictures[i]))
    end
    for i in 5..50
      @picture_sprites.push(Sprite_Picture.new(@viewport2,
        $game_screen.pictures[i]))
    end

Then, to force pictures 1-4 below the map tiles, edit Sprite_Picture, line 62

    self.z = @picture.number - 10

By default, the pictures are in @viewport2, with a z value of @picture number
map tiles are in @viewport1, with a z value of (MAPY * 32) + (Priority * 32),
so they have a z range of [0..16160]
So, we force pictures 1-4 into @viewport1, and drop the z value by at least 5 (I used 10)

However, your solution (draw pics 1-4 behind the map) doesn't quite solve your initial problem (use pictures for map graphics).
Pictures are drawn on the Screen, so they won't move with the map.

I gotta go work. Anyone have a solution for making pictures 1-4 move with the map.
Or a different approach altogether (Use sprites with fixed map positions)
If not, I'll take another look at it later.

Be Well

 

[Toams]

You are my hero. :]
I shall attempt to try this.

However, your solution (draw pics 1-4 behind the map) doesn't quite solve your initial problem (use pictures for map graphics).
Pictures are drawn on the Screen, so they won't move with the map.

I have already taken this into consideration, and have previously decided to make only 20x15 maps.
That'll solve that.

The reason for my request is that I use half-transparent tiles, and I wanted to spice up the background. :]
My question has been resolved, many thanks!

Edit:
I just tried it.
I am Well.

 

[Toams]

Hello, yes, another question that had to do with this.
I'm very pleased with the outcome of the previous, but how would I go on about making picture #5 between the map and the player?
I suppose it'd utilize the same method as displayed earlier, but I can't figure out how.

Thanks in advance,

Tomas