Shadow Script V.4

[rataime]

This is why you need to remind me things I have to do. Will look into that verysoonnow.

 

[hanmac]

cann you make it so: with a value at the mirror part change left and right.
this where a good effect at horror games^^

@rataime: you said that you need that we remind you.

 

[rataime]

Could you develop a bit on that, I don't really understand what you want.

 

[hanmac]

simple: if a value is true
and you go left the mirror-chara go right.

understand?

i think this can be a good effect at Horror-Games.

 

[ADX]

Hi man!
I test out this awesome script. Very well dude!
First of all, sorry about my very "strange" (lol) english.
But...I have an issue...
I'm using also the pixelmovement script (v1.4, I'm sure you know about ;P)

The problem is, that when I move diagonally (like 'up-right'), it crashes.

The error report is:
Error in script Shadows on line 200 of type 'NoMethodError'
undefined method `[]' for nil:nilClass

Any solution?
I think this is because when you are moving diagonally the Shadow script can't handle this out...However, my knowledge about RGSS isn't the best .___.

BIG EDIT
I fixed it!!! (lol I'm getting crazy)
I was right about the problem with 8 directions. To fix that, I completed the array called SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY.
So, locate...

SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY = Array.new
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[2] = [ -3, 4, -2, 1 ]
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[4] = [ 4, -2, 1, -3 ]
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[6] = [ 1, -3, 4, -2 ]
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[8] = [ -2, 1, -3, 4 ]

And overwrite by...

#EDITED TO WORK PROPERLY WITH PIXEL MOVE
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY = Array.new
if (SDK.state('Pixelmovement') == true)
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[1] = [ -3, 4, -2, 1 ] #EDIT
end
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[2] = [ -3, 4, -2, 1 ]
if (SDK.state('Pixelmovement') == true)
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[3] = [ -3, 4, -2, 1 ] #EDIT
end
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[4] = [ 4, -2, 1, -3 ]
if (SDK.state('Pixelmovement') == true)
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[5] = [ 4, -2, 1, -3 ] #EDIT
end
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[6] = [ 1, -3, 4, -2 ]
if (SDK.state('Pixelmovement') == true)
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[7] = [ 1, -3, 4, -2 ] #EDIT
end
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[8] = [ -2, 1, -3, 4 ]
if (SDK.state('Pixelmovement') == true)
SHADOWS_DIRECTION_ARRAY[9] = [ -2, 1, -3, 4 ] #EDIT
end

I'm sure this isn't a permanent and correct solution, but for the moment it works properly with f0tz!baerchen's pixelmovement script.
If anyone can help in this fix, could be great

Thanks!
ADX

 

[CERU]

Have you considered adding shadows to certain terrain tags?

 

[Fenwick]

This is why you need to remind me things I have to do. Will look into that verysoonnow.

Just a Tiny reminder... No rush, just thought I'd throw it out there

Fenwick

 

[samamanjaro]

@CERU: Have you considered adding shadows to certain terrain tags?

Thats a good idea

 

[CERU]

I know it is.

 

[Decadent Sympozium]

Attempt of making a shadow in rpg maker? I'm heavily impressed and I applaud for your work to progress onforth.

 

[Anonymous]

OMG YOU SAVED MY ASS PIXLE FIX DOOD

 

[trebor777]

youhouo! sorry for bringing up this old topic...
1st hey, another french guy, whowho!
Amazing script:
But
Could you make light source have their angle updated if they move, according to the direction the event is facing....
like it add 90*direction(like 0,1,2,3) to the light min and max angle.
so if the light source turns, the shadow disappear is your not in the new "light range".

Arf was quite easy actually :p

Here is my code, which just need to be paste somewhere after the Dynamic Shadows Script.

SDK.log('MobileLightSource', 'Trebor777', 1.00, '09.11.2007')
if SDK.enabled?('Shadows') and SDK.enabled?('MobileLightSource')
  class Sprite_Shadow
    alias treb_mobile_source_update update
    def update
      if @old_amin.nil? and @old_amax.nil? and @old_dir.nil?
        @old_amin= @anglemin
        @old_amax= @anglemax
        @old_dir = @source.character.direction
      end
      
      case @source.character.direction
        when 2
          @anglemin= @old_amin+270
          @anglemax= @old_amax+270
        when 4
          @anglemin= @old_amin+180
          @anglemax= @old_amax+180
        when 8
          @anglemin= @old_amin+90
          @anglemax= @old_amax+90
        when 6
          @anglemin= @old_amin
          @anglemax= @old_amax
        end
        
      if @old_dir!=@source.character.direction
        @old_dir = @source.character.direction
      end
      @anglemin%=360 ;@anglemax%=360
      treb_mobile_source_update
    end
  end
end

It makes the 0? where the event is facing.^^

Too bad isn't supporting negative angles... but it supports if min>max, so it's ok. (try 315|45 => will work, -45|45, won't).
So now, I can make light torches^^ and make my guard move around:p

 

[kyonides]

well I have a map and it includes about 10 or 15 fake streetlights... The only thing is that the main character is able to move far away from any of those and his shadows are still visible... That kind thing looked pretty weird to me. I know I could create another streetlight to disguise these script behaviour a little bit, but...
Oh, another thing. How can I change the amount of shadows displayed on screen? Sometimes I could find about 3 or 4.

 

[Firestalker5]

well I have a map and it includes about 10 or 15 fake streetlights... The only thing is that the main character is able to move far away from any of those and his shadows are still visible... That kind thing looked pretty weird to me. I know I could create another streetlight to disguise these script behaviour a little bit, but...

I need to change the distance on the script prompt in order to shorten the distance from the light source the shadow will be displayed.

 

[kyonides]

Is it something I could quickly setup? Or should I wait till a new version is available?

 

[robot7979797]

nice script

but when i use big events it only shows a shadow in the middele

so it is a gate horizontal with a vertical shadow can that be fixed

pleas

 

[diablosbud]

Can we also use all of the other scripts that our in the demo, in our games as long as we give credit for you under "scripter"? (like other scripts I mean The Sun effect and The Destruction Engine...)

 

[CJF]

This is a wonderful script. Does anyone know where Rataime has gone to? I'm trying to track him down and ask him about using this script commercially. Any help would be great, thanks.

 

[GanonLives]

Love the scripts they are working quite nicely for me so far.  Just a bit off topic about the mirror script... is there a way to make my other NPCs reflictive as well?  Got a dance school going on (see below) and I want the students to be reflective as well.  I know it said the script is not updated yet so I am eagerly awaiting to see the result of that as well.  Great job! :thumb:
http://media5.dropshots.com/photos/4330 ... 095951.jpg[/img]

 

[hideoalc]

I have a problem. I use SCRIPT Near's SBABS and the effect only happens in the first character.

How do I fix this?

Thanks  :thumb: