Inspiration Behind The Waves Plugins - Revision history

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+Truth be told, we did not originally plan to have this many plugin waves at this point in time.
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+The journey in creating the various '''Waves''' started from August 2020 and lasted all the way to April 2021.

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−	Text	+	'''Wave 7''' is where we decided that it's time to end the ''waves'' series.
		+	It's mostly because by this point, the majority of general use plugins have been covered and we can start moving onto more specialized plugins.
		+	However, for the battle system, we decided to go with an old classic from Yanfly Engine Ace: [https://yanflychannel.wordpress.com/rmvxa/battle-scripts/ace-battle-engine/battle-system-free-turn-battle/ Battle System - FTB].
		+	We already had turn-based battle systems covered by DTB and STB.
		+	We had tick-based battle systems covered by TPB, ATB, and CTB.
		+	But we didn't have any team-based battle systems so FTB fits the bill.
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		+	* [[Battle System - FTB VisuStella MZ\|Battle System - FTB]] has been remade for RPG Maker MZ! It was a pretty popular battle system back in VX Ace as it allowed for a gameplay type that heavily rewarded the player the more they knew about the game's mechanics.
		+	* [[State Tooltips VisuStella MZ\|State Tooltips]] is another popular plugin from [[Olivia]] based off of [[State Tooltip Display (Olivia)\|the MV version]].
		+	* [[Arisu]] decided to give us [[Visual Item Inventory VisuStella MZ\|Visual Item Inventory]] to convert [[Visual Item Inventory (Arisu)\|from]].
		+	* The [[Common Event Menu VisuStella MZ\|Common Event Menu]] and its extension packs are now converted from [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]].
		+	* [[Visual Text Window VisuStella MZ\|Visual Text Window]] is a new original plugin created by the [[VisuStella MZ]] team based out of need.
		+	* [[Visual Fogs VisuStella MZ\|Visual Fogs]] is another new plugin created by [[VisuStella MZ]] as we discovered how there were so many fog plugins out in the community that did not have the masking features we wanted.
		+	* [[Equipment Set Bonuses VisuStella MZ\|Equipment Set Bonuses]] is another popular plugin by [[Olivia]] converted from [[Equipment Set Bonuses (Olivia)\|RPG Maker MV]].
		+	* [[Limited Skill Uses VisuStella MZ\|Limited Skill Uses]] has a surprising number of requests from [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]]' users.
		+	* Just like with '''Visual Fogs''', [[Visual Parallaxes VisuStella MZ\|Visual Parallaxes]] is a new plugin created by [[VisuStella MZ]] when we discovered that the parallax plugins out there didn't have the features we wanted (such as reflections, regional parallaxes, layers, etc).

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−	~~Text~~	+	Since we have decided that there would be a battle system for each wave, we had to come up with one for Wave 6.
		+	At the time of the creation, [[Archeia]] was heavily obsessed with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravely_Default_II Bravely Default II] and we decided to do a call back to it, but for Bravely Default I as we believed that version of the battle system was a better fit for RPG Maker MZ.
		+	We also decided to pick some plugins that meshed well with the Bravely Default battle system.
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		+	* [[Battle System - BTB VisuStella MZ\|Battle System - BTB]] is our variant of the battle system that is inspired by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravely_Default Bravely Default].
		+	* [[Message Letter Sounds VisuStella MZ\|Message Letter Sounds]] is one of those heavily requested plugins that we see so often. Well, since it made the popularity poll in requests, we decided to put it here.
		+	* The [[Battle Cursor VisuStella MZ\|Battle Cursor]] is another heavily requested plugin. It was also pretty popular to use in [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]] so why not?
		+	* [[Class Change System VisuStella MZ\|Class Change System]] is also heavily requested, but strangely enough, saw very little use in [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]]. But as it fits the theme of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravely_Default Bravely Default], we decided to put it here.
		+	* [[Action Sequence Projectiles VisuStella MZ\|Action Sequence Projectiles]] is a separation from [[Irina]]'s [[Action Sequence Impact (Irina)\|Action Sequence Impact]] for better control and more versatility.
		+	* [[Combat Log VisuStella MZ\|Combat Log]] is actually a script from [https://yanflychannel.wordpress.com/rmvxa/battle-scripts/combat-log-display/ Yanfly Engine Ace] for RPG Maker VX Ace. [[Archeia]] really really really wanted this back so here it is.
		+	* [[Bright Effects VisuStella MZ\|Bright Effects]] is another [[Bright Effects (Olivia)\|popular plugin]] made by [[Olivia]].
		+	* [[New Game Plus VisuStella MZ\|New Game Plus]] because you can't have a Bravely Default theme without [[New Game+ (YEP)\|New Game+]]. Also, it's an improved conversion from [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]].
		+	* [[Menu Cursor VisuStella MZ\|Menu Cursor]] to also match the release of '''Battle Cursor'''.

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	* [[Encounter Effects VisuStella MZ]]		* [[Encounter Effects VisuStella MZ]]

−	~~Text~~	+	'''Wave 5''' is where we have reached the point of pretty much every major popular plugin has already been made bar a few and the waves from 5 onward aim to release them with improvements.
		+	We decided to go with releasing one battle system per wave at this point as it's been what happened starting with wave 3.
		+	Since STB is the remaining battle system left from [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]], we went with that and gone with it.
		+	As STB is pretty tame by itself, we decided to jazz it up with another favorite JRPG series: Persona and selected some plugins associated with it.
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		+	* [[Battle System - STB VisuStella MZ\|Battle System - STB]] has always been a pretty lone wolf as a selected battle system. People usually go for ATB (first pick) or CTB (second pick), but the folks who absolutely love their battle mechanics tend to go for STB due to better turn balancing. This time, we adapted it more to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_(series) Persona video game series] and added in an exploit system.
		+	* The [[Weapon Animation VisuStella MZ\|Weapon Animation]] is one of the few plugins with above average popularity and sees frequent use due to its ability to make weapons appear more unique in sideview.
		+	* [[Weakness Popups VisuStella MZ\|Weakness Popups]] has been separated from [[Olivia]]'s [[Battle Effects Pack 1 (Olivia)\|Battle Effects Pack 1]] for more control and versatility.
		+	* [[Skill Learn System VisuStella MZ\|Skill Learn System]] is requested extremely often. But much to the surprise of many, it's actually not a very popular plugin. I guess it's often requested a lot because people just simply don't like the current level-and-gain-a-skill system.
		+	* [[Action Sequence Impact VisuStella MZ\|Action Sequence Impact]] are the combined joint efforts of [[Olivia]] and [[Irina]]'s [[Battle Impact (Olivia)\|Battle Impact]] and [[Action Sequence Impact (Irina)\|Action Sequence Impact]].
		+	* [[Database Inheritance VisuStella MZ\|Database Inheritance]] is a plugin suggested by a few members of the community for better database management.
		+	* [[Horror Effects VisuStella MZ\|Horror Effects]] is another one of [[Olivia]]'s most popular [[Horror Effects (Olivia)\|plugins]].
		+	* [[Steal Items VisuStella MZ\|Steal Items]] is converted from [[Steal & Snatch (YEP)\|Steal & Snatch]] from [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]].
		+	* [[Encounter Effects VisuStella MZ\|Encounter Effects]] is converted from [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]] with [[Event Chase Player (YEP)\|Event Chase Player]], [[Force Advantage (YEP)\|Force Advantage]], and [[Repel & Lure Encounters (YEP)\|Repel & Lure Encounters]] with many updates.

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	* [[Credits Page VisuStella MZ]]		* [[Credits Page VisuStella MZ]]

−	~~Text~~	+	'''Wave 4''' is when team [[VisuStella MZ]] started getting its rhythm.
		+	We started getting used to the framework and work flow of making plugins for RPG Maker MZ.
		+	On top of that, we have been figuring out how to translate major plugins like [[Battle System - CTB VisuStella MZ\|Battle System - CTB]] over to RPG Maker MZ and have it integrate well with the base code.
		+	All in all though, the choices for this wave's plugins are split between 50% popularity and 50% based on what [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X Final Fantasy X] used for its game's features.
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		+	* [[Battle System - CTB VisuStella MZ\|Battle System - CTB]] uses RPG Maker MZ's TPB as a base if only for consistency. We abandoned the [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]] library's [[Battle System - CTB (YEP)\|CTB]] battle system format that used [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_Tactics Final Fantasy Tactics] as a base and instead, used an updated version of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X Final Fantasy X] for turn structure.
		+	* [[Enemy Levels VisuStella MZ\|Enemy Levels]] is a strangely popular plugin for the [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]]. Probably because it allows for better stat scaling and reduces the headache needed to figure out what stats should be used for what level.
		+	* [[Proximity Compass VisuStella MZ\|Proximity Compass]] is a popular plugin of [[Olivia]]'s and its [[Proximity Compass (Olivia)\|MV version]] saw lots of downloads. We later added a minimap system to this plugin for more functionality.
		+	* [[Enhanced TP System VisuStella MZ\|Enhanced TP System]] is akin to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X Final Fantasy X]'s overdrive modes so we decided to add it here from [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]].
		+	* [[Auto Skill Triggers VisuStella MZ\|Auto Skill Triggers]] is a new plugin that we used to replicate enemy behaviors found in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X Final Fantasy X] that respond to certain actions.
		+	* [[Animated Pictures VisuStella MZ\|Animated Pictures]] is another popular plugin of [[Olivia]]'s and we also ported that from the [[Animated Pictures (Olivia)\|MV version]].
		+	* [[Item Crafting System VisuStella MZ\|Item Crafting System]] should be pretty obvious as to why it's a popular pick. Every AAA game loves a good crafting system and so do many game developers.
		+	* [[Anti-Damage Barriers VisuStella MZ\|Anti-Damage Barriers]] is a much requested mechanic to be brought over from [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]]. We decided to expand it and gave you all a large variety of barriers and not just damage barriers, but also barriers that were found from the [[:Category:RPG Maker MV Plugin Tips & Tricks\|Tips & Tricks]] effects that I've made for MV.
		+	* [[Credits Page VisuStella MZ\|Credits Page]] was later added to this wave to give all available waves a minimum of 9 plugins since this and '''Wave 8''' had only 8 plugins at the time.

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	* [[Extra Enemy Drops VisuStella MZ]]		* [[Extra Enemy Drops VisuStella MZ]]

−	~~Text~~	+	'''Wave 3''' is our continuation of converting the [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]] library's over to [[VisuStella MZ]].
		+	Most features are converted easily, but the VisuStella MZ team decided to update each of these plugins to be more robust and have new features to them.
		+	This is also to take advantage of the newer and improved Plugin Command system added through RPG Maker MZ in addition to taking advantage of RPG Maker MZ's new and improved performance.
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		+	The way we decided the plugins this time around were also based on popularity.
		+	And just like with '''Wave 2''', it's not hard to see why some of these were picked:
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		+	* Many of you took a look at [[Battle System - ATB VisuStella MZ\|Battle System - ATB]] and laughed because TPB is a thing by default in RPG Maker MZ. Then proceeded to soon learn that default TPB is absolutely lacking in so many ways in terms of mechanics and consistency. But all the more, the '''Battle System - ATB''' has appeal in how it is more inspired by [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1034860/GRANDIA_HD_Remaster/ Grandia's] ATB than Final Fantasy's ATB.
		+	* [[Action Sequence Camera VisuStella MZ\|Action Sequence Camera]] adds camera control functionality to the action sequences utilized by the '''Battle Core'''. We opted to keep these separate from the '''Battle Core''' as there are often game devs who want to use another plugin developer's camera system for the battle system while still using the '''Battle Core''' and this would allow for the least clashes.
		+	* [[Weapon Unleash VisuStella MZ\|Weapon Unleash]] because so many of you are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Sun Golden Sun] fans and aren't sorry about it.
		+	* [[Aggro Control System VisuStella MZ\|Aggro Control System]] for your [[Taunt (YEP)\|Taunt]], [[Aggro Management (Olivia)\|Aggro]], and [[Provoke Effect (Olivia)\|Provoke]] effects.
		+	* [[Battle AI VisuStella MZ\|Battle AI]] because good golly, there's no way to make enemies specifically heal targets missing HP without plugin assistance.
		+	* [[Animated Map Destination VisuStella MZ\|Animated Map Destination]] since the default touch anchor animation is just a blinking white square.
		+	* [[Grid-Free Doodads VisuStella MZ\|Grid-Free Doodads]] because it allows you to express your off-grid tile creativity without having to create parallax maps.
		+	* [[Life State Effects VisuStella MZ\|Life State Effects]] for the most popular and common Lunatic Pack effects that people love to use.
		+	* [[Extra Enemy Drops VisuStella MZ\|Extra Enemy Drops]] because just dropping three items is lame. Also, the item drop animations by [[Irina]] are so satisfying to look at.

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		+	* [[Debugger VisuStella MZ]]
		+	* [[Dragonbones Union VisuStella MZ]]
		+	* [[Victory Aftermath VisuStella MZ]]
		+	* [[Button Common Events VisuStella MZ]]
		+	* [[Quest Journal System VisuStella MZ]]
		+	* [[Visual State Effects VisuStella MZ]]
		+	* [[Picture Common Events VisuStella MZ]]
		+	* [[Party System VisuStella MZ]]
		+	* [[Skill Cooldowns VisuStella MZ]]
		+	* [[Gab Window VisuStella MZ]]

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 Any experienced RPG Maker developer can quickly take a look at these and understand why they're some of the most downloaded plugins for RPG Maker projects as a whole.
-The '''Debugger''' is extremely useful for playtesting.
-'''Dragonbones Union''' allows for the usage of non-sprite animations created by [https://aekashics.itch.io/ Ækashics] that breathe life into the game.
+* The [[Debugger VisuStella MZ|Debugger]] is extremely useful for playtesting.
-'''Victory Aftermath''' is heavily used, but we opted for [[Olivia]]'s version of it as it is cleaner and requires less button clicks (the most common complaint for the [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]] variant).
+* [[Dragonbones Union VisuStella MZ|Dragonbones Union]] allows for the usage of non-sprite animations created by [https://aekashics.itch.io/ Ækashics] that breathe life into the game.
-'''Button Common Events''' allow for game developers to add in more functionality for their map scene.
+* [[Victory Aftermath VisuStella MZ|Victory Aftermath]] is heavily used because of how lackluster the default victory sequence is, but we opted for [[Olivia]]'s version of it as it is cleaner and requires less button clicks (the most common complaint for the [[Yanfly Engine Plugins]] variant).
-'''Quest Journal System''' for logging quests throughout the games.
+* [[Button Common Events VisuStella MZ|Button Common Events]] allows for game developers to add in more functionality for their map scene.
-'''Visual State Effects''' for adding that extra oomf to states.
+* [[Quest Journal System VisuStella MZ|Quest Journal System]] for logging quests throughout the games.
-'''Picture Common Events''' for adding more intractability with pictures.
+* [[Visual State Effects VisuStella MZ|Visual State Effects]] for adding that extra oomf to states.
-'''Party System''' because the default RPG Maker party swapping system suuuuuuuuuuucks.
+* [[Picture Common Events VisuStella MZ|Picture Common Events]] for adding more intractability with pictures.
-'''Skill Cooldowns''' because MMORPG's made them cool.
+* The [[Party System VisuStella MZ|Party System]] because the default RPG Maker party swapping system suuuuuuuuuuucks.
-'''Gab Window''' because it's a great way to add character interactions.
+* [[Skill Cooldowns VisuStella MZ|Skill Cooldowns]] because MMORPG's and online games made them cool.

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 The [[VisuStella MZ]] cores having contained all these features allow for a few things:
-. They will save the time of whoever is using them by installing all the common features at once.
-. They will serve as the code foundation for future extension plugins by creating bridging functions that connect everything together.
+# They will save the time of whoever is using them by installing all the common features at once.
-. They will be able to cover anywhere from 80% to 90% of what a game developer needs for the typical RPG Maker project.
+# They will serve as the code foundation for future extension plugins by creating bridging functions that connect everything together.
 Without a doubt, the plugins that we have created for Wave 1 can easily be considered the [[VisuStella MZ]] library's best plugins.
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+'''Wave 2''' is where [[VisuStella MZ]]'s luxury and paid plugins begin.

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 The idea behind '''Wave 1''' of the [[VisuStella MZ]] plugin library is to create all of the cores needed for the typical RPG Maker MZ project to function.
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