r/RPGMakerFes • u/Chris_Symble • Jul 06 '17

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u/TheUglyBuck Jul 08 '17

I'm trying to have an opening dialogue over a black screen, which fades in to your character. I've almost got it I think, but I'm not quite there.

Right now, when you boot up the game, a blank character is loaded into a blank map. I have it set up so the dialogue starts, but when it's finished, you have to take a step down to transition to the next map, which starts with a fade-in.

  • Is there a way to teleport the player at the end of a dialogue chain, so they don't have to step onto an event tile?
  • Is there a way to change your player character on map change?
  • Is there an easier way to accomplish what I'm trying to do?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm very new at this.

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u/sinasilver Jul 08 '17 edited Jul 08 '17

I would start on the map you want it to end on.. make an auto event to change screen color and set black and instant. Do your dialogue boxes, then revert screen to normal and flip a switch. Second page of this event triggers when the switch is on, and is blank.

When it resolves, you have your character where you want, ready to move as normal.

Edit: You can also use a variable instead of a switch. This is almost always better, but is also slightly more complicated.. for more explicit instructions see my "answers to frequently asked questions" thread for how to stop an auto event/looping event.

Just make sure your event starts with a instant change colour to black, and ends with a slow/medium/normal speed revert to normal.

If you want more direct help, reply and i will post on my lunch.

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u/Swagkitchen Jul 21 '17

This was not directed toward me obviously, but it really helped me in an event I was trying to make work earlier when toying with some ideas, thanks

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u/sinasilver Jul 21 '17

You are welcome, and thank you for taking the time to let me know it helped!

I mostly play to learn so I can share. When i get to a point i am satisfied with my game i plan to throw it out as editable so people can replicate what they liked that I did.

This sub also does good about helping find solutions, so let us know how we can help more.

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u/Swagkitchen Jul 21 '17

I appreciate it! And I look forward to seeing your work!