Hello! I've recently purchased this and it's been great so far Sadly, i need help regarding UI. I don't really know which battle window plugins this is compatible for (SRDude's plugins don't seem to be compatible for example, as they "force" gauges instead of the odometers).
I'd like some suggestions; Which plugin do you use for the separate actor windows in the first screen? I can't seem to find it and i barely know how to program in javascript to get that look
Just wanted to point out that when a character takes fatal damage, the odometer still keeps ticking down even after they've been fully healed of that damage. MV version if that info is needed.
I would like to use this plugin with the "Actor gauges in Battle?" item set to false, but in that case, HP does not stop decreasing even if I recover while HP is decreasing. Is there any solution to this?
This works fine with YEP plugins. For our plugins, it should work with all plugins that are not the Card Game Combat suite. The Odometer will appear just fine, however, when it comes to resolving Actor death state there are still issues with the current version.
Hello sizizilly, thanks for your question! Your English is fine, Google Translate did a good job.
If using the Change HP command does not work, then you should still be able to incapacitate the Actor by applying the KO state on them. My guess is that since the HP change is not being applied through the Damage function, the plugin does not register this as Damage and the Mortal Damage flag is not turned on as a result preventing the Actor from becoming incapacitated.
Please use the temporary solution of applying the KO state for now. I will make sure to correct this bug for the next update.
Even if the probability of removing the state due to damage is 100%, the state will not be removed when receiving damage. How can I get it to be removed?
You can potentially remove it via script calls for now (either as part of a Damage Formula or in a Common Event), but I think you may have identified a bug with the plugin with regard to States. We will add this to our bug tracker and make sure it is patched for the next update.
I get a "Argument must be a Rectangle" error. What can I do? Can't wait to get the plugin running :) Im using the newest RPG Maker MZ version from Steam.
Hey JoppeSikken, thanks for your question. We'll need some more info from you in order to troubleshoot this problem.
- When does this error occur: when you run the game, when you open the menu, when you enter battle or some other trigger?
- Does this error happen only in the Demo Project or does it happen even if you make a fresh MZ project and add the Odometer Gauge plugin?
- Are you running any other plugins alongside Odometer Gauge? If so, please post a screenshot of your Plugin Manager and the Plugin Parameters you are using for the Odometer Gauge plugin.
Any and all information you can provide would be helpful to solving this issue.
I think you might be right that this is linked to your RPG Maker version. Would you be able to update your engine to version 1.6 or higher and see if the error still persists? Also could you open the console log (press F8 while the game is running) and post a screenshot of what is written there. That could lend some more insight into what part of the code is not working.
The plugin looks amazing, and implementing it is a very straightforward thing to do, nice!
I did however have two questions I'd like to ask if that's ok:
- Is it possible to "tint" the HP odometer images so whenever a player is taking fatal damage? E.g.- have HP appear tinted red when losing HP, or tinted green when recovering HP?
- Is it possible to have both the odometer images AND a visible health bar at the same time?
I personally loved the way the combat system was made for the Mother games, but I always did find it lacking on the visual department where you can't really tell when you're about to hit fatal damage until it's too late and wondered what possible ways are available to overcome this.
Nonetheless, this script is a really practical way to get the ball rolling, so to speak.
- It is possible to swap Odometer Images mid-battle via script calls but there is no tint for damage, healing and facing KO interactions. I will see if I can include that in the upcoming update.
- It will be possible to include both the Visual Gauge and the Odometer once I improve the integration for SRD Battle Status Customizer. Once this is done, you will be able to select which resources use which form of presentation.
This looks sick! Question, is it possible to still have the HP/MP roll but without the Odometer gauge itself? Like if I just wanted to use a regular gauge but with the function of the Odometer gauge?
One last question, say if I wanted to use party members or enemies with large number HP pools, in the range of 20,000 to 500,000, is there any additional way to make the HP drop even faster? In this example I have the base roll speed set at 10.
You can put SRD_BattleStatusCustomizer above the Odometer Gauge Plugin, this will allow you to use the Individual Actor Windows of Battle Status Customizer and have the Odometer Gauges appear within them. To modify the Odometer Gauges within the Individual Actor Windows, you can change the plugin parameters on the Odometer Gauge plugin.
Hey. If I am to increase the battle x and battle y scales of the Odometer gauge, should I also resize the Gauge pictures? Asking because nothing happens when I increase the scale in the plugin settings.
The Battle X and Y scales should be working on their own. There was a related bug reported on the Discord when the plugin is used with SRD Battle Status Customizer which may be contributing to the problem. Luckily the fix is relatively easy to make on your end.
Open up the plugin in a text editor like Notepad and look for the sections of the code pictured below.
In both of these sections you'll see odoDigit.scale.x (line 1328) and xSca (line 1398) are set to 0.75. This is a test value that is overriding the input from the plugin parameter, so instead odoDigit.scale.x and xSca should be set to equal Neel.ODO.uiconfig.battleXSca instead.
The same should apply for odoDigit.scale.y (line 1329) and ySca (line 1398) except those should be set to equal Neel.ODO.uiconfig.battleYSca.
Once those 0.75 test values are replaced, it should correct the problem if you are using the plugin in tandem with SRD Battle Status Customizer. If however the problem is happening even without that plugin, then the issue is likely elsewhere. In that case, the next time you run the game, make sure to open the console (press F8) a during a battle and take a screenshot. If there is an error there (it will show up in red), that will give a clearer idea of where the issue is happening so we can release a patch to fix it.
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Hello!
I've recently purchased this and it's been great so far
Sadly, i need help regarding UI.
I don't really know which battle window plugins this is compatible for (SRDude's plugins don't seem to be compatible for example, as they "force" gauges instead of the odometers).
I'd like some suggestions; Which plugin do you use for the separate actor windows in the first screen? I can't seem to find it and i barely know how to program in javascript to get that look
Thank you in advance
The first screen is using RPG Maker MZ’s default front view battle system.
SRD Battle Status Window should be compatible, try swapping the order of the plugins to have the Odometers show up in those windows.
Just wanted to point out that when a character takes fatal damage, the odometer still keeps ticking down even after they've been fully healed of that damage. MV version if that info is needed.
I would like to use this plugin with the "Actor gauges in Battle?" item set to false, but in that case, HP does not stop decreasing even if I recover while HP is decreasing. Is there any solution to this?
does this work fine with your guy's other plugins and Yanfly plugins?
This works fine with YEP plugins. For our plugins, it should work with all plugins that are not the Card Game Combat suite. The Odometer will appear just fine, however, when it comes to resolving Actor death state there are still issues with the current version.
are you guys planning on making it compatible with the CGC plugin?
It depends on available time. Probably not for the Odometer v1.5.0 update. Maybe in the future.
Good to hear!
I'm Japanese, so please forgive my poor English.
Please forgive me for using Google Translate.
During battle, even if the actor's HP drops to 0 due to a common event, the actor may not become incapacitated. How do I neutralize an actor?
Hello sizizilly, thanks for your question! Your English is fine, Google Translate did a good job.
If using the Change HP command does not work, then you should still be able to incapacitate the Actor by applying the KO state on them. My guess is that since the HP change is not being applied through the Damage function, the plugin does not register this as Damage and the Mortal Damage flag is not turned on as a result preventing the Actor from becoming incapacitated.
Please use the temporary solution of applying the KO state for now. I will make sure to correct this bug for the next update.
Thanks,
MythAtelier Team
Thank you very much for taking the trouble to answer my questions.
Even if the probability of removing the state due to damage is 100%, the state will not be removed when receiving damage. How can I get it to be removed?
You can potentially remove it via script calls for now (either as part of a Damage Formula or in a Common Event), but I think you may have identified a bug with the plugin with regard to States. We will add this to our bug tracker and make sure it is patched for the next update.
I get a "Argument must be a Rectangle" error. What can I do? Can't wait to get the plugin running :)
Im using the newest RPG Maker MZ version from Steam.
Hey JoppeSikken, thanks for your question. We'll need some more info from you in order to troubleshoot this problem.
- When does this error occur: when you run the game, when you open the menu, when you enter battle or some other trigger?
- Does this error happen only in the Demo Project or does it happen even if you make a fresh MZ project and add the Odometer Gauge plugin?
- Are you running any other plugins alongside Odometer Gauge? If so, please post a screenshot of your Plugin Manager and the Plugin Parameters you are using for the Odometer Gauge plugin.
Any and all information you can provide would be helpful to solving this issue.
Thanks,
MythAtelier Team
Thanks for the fast reply!
The error occurs when a battle starts. The plugin does work in the demo project!
This is the only plugin I’m using;).
Thanks!
Do you have the Battle System set to Time Progress (Active)? If so, try setting it to Turn-Based and see if the error still persists.
I get the same error. In my project I cleared out all the skills and classes. Can that be the problem?
I tried it in a new project, same error. Only your demo project works
EDIT: I copied the plugin from your demo project. It now works!
is it specfically a thing with the verison of RPGMaker MV i have (which is 1.5) or something else?
Hey MultiColors, thanks for reporting this error.
I think you might be right that this is linked to your RPG Maker version. Would you be able to update your engine to version 1.6 or higher and see if the error still persists? Also could you open the console log (press F8 while the game is running) and post a screenshot of what is written there. That could lend some more insight into what part of the code is not working.
- Neel
The plugin looks amazing, and implementing it is a very straightforward thing to do, nice!
I did however have two questions I'd like to ask if that's ok:
- Is it possible to "tint" the HP odometer images so whenever a player is taking fatal damage? E.g.- have HP appear tinted red when losing HP, or tinted green when recovering HP?
- Is it possible to have both the odometer images AND a visible health bar at the same time?
I personally loved the way the combat system was made for the Mother games, but I always did find it lacking on the visual department where you can't really tell when you're about to hit fatal damage until it's too late and wondered what possible ways are available to overcome this.
Nonetheless, this script is a really practical way to get the ball rolling, so to speak.
Thanks for the making this request!
- It is possible to swap Odometer Images mid-battle via script calls but there is no tint for damage, healing and facing KO interactions. I will see if I can include that in the upcoming update.
- It will be possible to include both the Visual Gauge and the Odometer once I improve the integration for SRD Battle Status Customizer. Once this is done, you will be able to select which resources use which form of presentation.
This looks sick! Question, is it possible to still have the HP/MP roll but without the Odometer gauge itself? Like if I just wanted to use a regular gauge but with the function of the Odometer gauge?
Yes, the Odometer Gauge UI is optional. Roll behaviour will work as normal if you turn off the gauges in the plugin parameters :)
Sounds great!
One last question, say if I wanted to use party members or enemies with large number HP pools, in the range of 20,000 to 500,000, is there any additional way to make the HP drop even faster? In this example I have the base roll speed set at 10.
does this work with the HUDmaker plugin??
Yes, Odometer Gauge is compatible with SRD's HUDMaker Plugin. Pictured below is what that looks like in battle.
How do I work this plugin with the SRD battle status customizer plugin, since you've mentioned you added intergration to it.
You can put SRD_BattleStatusCustomizer above the Odometer Gauge Plugin, this will allow you to use the Individual Actor Windows of Battle Status Customizer and have the Odometer Gauges appear within them. To modify the Odometer Gauges within the Individual Actor Windows, you can change the plugin parameters on the Odometer Gauge plugin.
Hey. If I am to increase the battle x and battle y scales of the Odometer gauge, should I also resize the Gauge pictures? Asking because nothing happens when I increase the scale in the plugin settings.
The Battle X and Y scales should be working on their own. There was a related bug reported on the Discord when the plugin is used with SRD Battle Status Customizer which may be contributing to the problem. Luckily the fix is relatively easy to make on your end.
Open up the plugin in a text editor like Notepad and look for the sections of the code pictured below.
In both of these sections you'll see odoDigit.scale.x (line 1328) and xSca (line 1398) are set to 0.75. This is a test value that is overriding the input from the plugin parameter, so instead odoDigit.scale.x and xSca should be set to equal Neel.ODO.uiconfig.battleXSca instead.
The same should apply for odoDigit.scale.y (line 1329) and ySca (line 1398) except those should be set to equal Neel.ODO.uiconfig.battleYSca.
Once those 0.75 test values are replaced, it should correct the problem if you are using the plugin in tandem with SRD Battle Status Customizer. If however the problem is happening even without that plugin, then the issue is likely elsewhere. In that case, the next time you run the game, make sure to open the console (press F8) a during a battle and take a screenshot. If there is an error there (it will show up in red), that will give a clearer idea of where the issue is happening so we can release a patch to fix it.
Thank you for responding so quickly! I didn't get the notification and came here to ask for help again. Anyways, that fixed the problem.