Inspiration Behind Enchanted Explorers Series - Revision history

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‎Enchanted Explorers Volume 2

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== Introduction ==

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== Enchanted Explorers Volume 1 ==

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'''Enchanted Explorers''' focuses on making the exploration part of the JRPG gameplay loop more interesting.
This is done through adding different kinds of effects to the map and the events that populate it as well as the way the player perceives the map.
The visual and audio effects delivered to the play adds a more immersive type of effect with lots of feedback going back and forth between the player and the game.

== [[Ambience Sounds VisuStella MZ|Ambience Sounds]] ==

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== [[Map Camera Zoom VisuStella MZ|Map Camera Zoom]] ==

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== [[Map Damage Effect VisuStella MZ|Map Damage Effect]] ==

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This is essentially an updated version of the [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]] library's [[Floor Damage (YEP)|Floor Damage]] plugin.
The main thing it carries over is the ability to customize the damage taken as well as change the flash color.
I always thought it never made much sense to walk over something like a poisonous swamp or freezing water and have the screen turn red when it can be green or blue.
This plugin gives the ability to change those colors in addition to the style.

I wasn't a big fan of RPG Maker MV and MZ's default flash.
It's a very boring solid color flash.
Using more modern damage flashes from modern games, a new gradient flash is used for less intrusive effects.
On top of that, the game dev can use custom images for their flashes like blood splatter effects and the like.

The other thing I wanted to add was the ability to apply states when walking over specific tiles.
While normally, game devs can do this with on touch events, there's a few problems when populating a whole section of the map with those.
Number one, it halts touch movement without plugin intervention.
Number two, it prevents random encounters from happening when the player walks over those event tiles.
Number three, without the aid of [[Core Engine VisuStella MZ|certain plugins]], events cannot walk over them either.

This plugin is made to fulfill a bunch of things from a past iteration of a plugin while adding in a bunch of new stuff.

== Ending Statements ==

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And that's it for the '''Enchanted Explorers''' plugins and their inspirations.
I hope you found the read interesting.

Happy RPG Making!

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 Icon Balloons is a port of the [[Icon Balloons (YEP)|Icon Balloons]] plugin made by [[Yanfly]]. Originally created for [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]], this plugin brings over the functionality that was highly popular with the RPG Maker community. While RPG Maker MZ provides a set of 15 pre-defined balloon animations, we recognized the need for more variety and customization options. One of the key features of Icon Balloons is the ability to select individual icons or animated icons as balloon animations. You have the freedom to choose from a vast range of icons in your game's iconset, allowing for a virtually unlimited number of balloon types. Furthermore, you can animate these icons frame by frame, adding fluidity and movement to your balloon animations. The flexibility of Icon Balloons extends to the display options as well. You can choose to apply these balloon animations to events, the player character, or even the player's followers, enabling you to create engaging interactions and immersive storytelling moments. Additionally, the plugin provides the option to use your own custom balloon skin or modify the default RTP balloon skin automatically.
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 One of the inspirations behind the creation of Map Event Effects was the desire to provide game developers with a wider range of visual options beyond the default special effects available in RPG Maker MZ. We wanted to offer a solution that would allow developers to add more depth and realism to their event scenes, giving them the creative freedom to bring their vision to life. Each effect is fully customizable, allowing you to set specific parameters such as hue ranges, floating speed and rate, sidestepping speed, shaking direction, scaling adjustments, and more. These options enable you to create event cutscenes that align perfectly with the atmosphere and narrative of your game. With Map Event Effects, you can effortlessly transform your events into captivating visual spectacles. Whether you want to simulate the fluttering of wings, the trembling of a powerful earthquake, or the ethereal glow of enchanted objects, this plugin provides you with the tools to bring your ideas to fruition.
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 One of the key inspirations behind the creation of Proximity Messages was the desire to provide a solution that allows multiple messages to appear in the background without interrupting the player's exploration. We wanted to capture the essence of modern games, such as [https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/xenoblade-chronicles-3-switch/ Xenoblade Chronicles 3], where dynamic conversations occur naturally as the player moves through the world. By implementing Proximity Messages, you can recreate these immersive experiences in your own game.
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 Icon Balloons is a port of the [[Icon Balloons (YEP)|Icon Balloons]] plugin made by [[Yanfly]]. Originally created for [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]], this plugin brings over the functionality that was highly popular with the RPG Maker community. While RPG Maker MZ provides a set of 15 pre-defined balloon animations, we recognized the need for more variety and customization options. One of the key features of Icon Balloons is the ability to select individual icons or animated icons as balloon animations. You have the freedom to choose from a vast range of icons in your game's iconset, allowing for a virtually unlimited number of balloon types. Furthermore, you can animate these icons frame by frame, adding fluidity and movement to your balloon animations. The flexibility of Icon Balloons extends to the display options as well. You can choose to apply these balloon animations to events, the player character, or even the player's followers, enabling you to create engaging interactions and immersive storytelling moments. Additionally, the plugin provides the option to use your own custom balloon skin or modify the default RTP balloon skin automatically.

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	This plugin is made to fulfill a bunch of things from a past iteration of a plugin while adding in a bunch of new stuff.		This plugin is made to fulfill a bunch of things from a past iteration of a plugin while adding in a bunch of new stuff.
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		+	== Enchanted Explorers Volume 2 ==
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		+	=== [[Map Event Effects VisuStella MZ\|Map Event Effects]] ===
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		+	One of the inspirations behind the creation of Map Event Effects was the desire to provide game developers with a wider range of visual options beyond the default special effects available in RPG Maker MZ. We wanted to offer a solution that would allow developers to add more depth and realism to their event scenes, giving them the creative freedom to bring their vision to life. Each effect is fully customizable, allowing you to set specific parameters such as hue ranges, floating speed and rate, sidestepping speed, shaking direction, scaling adjustments, and more. These options enable you to create event cutscenes that align perfectly with the atmosphere and narrative of your game. With Map Event Effects, you can effortlessly transform your events into captivating visual spectacles. Whether you want to simulate the fluttering of wings, the trembling of a powerful earthquake, or the ethereal glow of enchanted objects, this plugin provides you with the tools to bring your ideas to fruition.
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		+	=== [[Proximity Messages VisuStella MZ\|Proximity Messages]] ===
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		+	[[File:VisuMZ.128.jpg\|600px]]
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		+	One of the key inspirations behind the creation of Proximity Messages was the desire to provide a solution that allows multiple messages to appear in the background without interrupting the player's exploration. We wanted to capture the essence of modern games, such as [https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/xenoblade-chronicles-3-switch/ Xenoblade Chronicles 3], where dynamic conversations occur naturally as the player moves through the world. By implementing Proximity Messages, you can recreate these immersive experiences in your own game.
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		+	=== [[Icon Balloons VisuStella MZ\|Icon Balloons]] ===
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		+	Icon Balloons is a port of the [[Icon Balloons (YEP)\|Icon Balloons]] plugin made by [[Yanfly]]. Originally created for [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]], this plugin brings over the functionality that was highly popular with the RPG Maker community. While RPG Maker MZ provides a set of 15 pre-defined balloon animations, we recognized the need for more variety and customization options. One of the key features of Icon Balloons is the ability to select individual icons or animated icons as balloon animations. You have the freedom to choose from a vast range of icons in your game's iconset, allowing for a virtually unlimited number of balloon types. Furthermore, you can animate these icons frame by frame, adding fluidity and movement to your balloon animations. The flexibility of Icon Balloons extends to the display options as well. You can choose to apply these balloon animations to events, the player character, or even the player's followers, enabling you to create engaging interactions and immersive storytelling moments. Additionally, the plugin provides the option to use your own custom balloon skin or modify the default RTP balloon skin automatically.

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−	~~Text~~	+	The '''Enchanted Explorers''' series is made to let you add in the "small things" that make a game more interesting.
		+	These range from audio and visual effects that aren't intrusively present but are a nice touch to give the game a more pleasant feeling.
		+	Other things like changing the zoom of a map can add in a more enclosed feeling, too.

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+The Ambience Sounds plugin for RPG Maker MZ is a tool that brings immersion to game environments. Drawing inspiration from Yanfly's [[Footstep Sounds (YEP)|Footstep Sounds]] plugin, we sought to develop a feature that could be used passively in the background to create ambience effects. This led to the creation of a system where events can play sound effects at timed intervals, allowing for the generation of a variety of ambient sounds like waterfalls, crickets, or rustling leaves.
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+Another inspiration for the Map Camera Zoom plugin was the need to control the player's field of view. By limiting the visible area of the map, particularly in dungeon settings, the plugin helps to maintain a sense of mystery and suspense. This feature can also be utilized to guide the player's attention to specific regions or events by smoothly panning the camera towards them. By shifting the focus, game developers can create impactful cutscenes and draw the player's attention to important story elements or points of interest.