RPG Maker MZ News

Hello RPG Makers!
Thank you for using RPG Maker MZ, as always, we appreciate your support! We hope you are enjoying it so far. The latest update for RPG Maker MZ, Version 1.1.0, is now live with new features, changes and bug fixes!

[h2]New features[/h2]

1. You can now add the Tileset Property, STAR, to Tileset A.
   
2. Added the "Align bottom" option for animations.

[h2]Updates[/h2]

1. Character Generator Faces have been updated so they can be moved without showing any cropping.
   
2. The following plugins have been updated:
   
   • ExtraImage.js
     
   • AdjustPictureGraphical.js
     
   • DevToolsManage.js
     
   • ChangeEquipOnBattleMZ.js
     
   • BattleVoiceMZ.js
     
   • SubMembersAttendBattle.js

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

1. Eyebrows have been updated to fit correctly with any skin color.
   
2. The graphic in tilesets/Outside_B big window A has been updated.
   
3. When changing window size, actor/ event / map position, they will no longer be positioned incorrectly.
   
4. When an effect could not play correctly, it will no longer display the wrong error message.
   
5. Adjusted Code to prevent gauges from overlapping text when HP, MP and TP are more than 2 characters.
   
6. When an ally has AI set and they cannot hurt the enemy, it will no longer soft lock.
   
7. Portuguese translation of move route, Turn away from player, is now fixed.
   
8. Changed the output "browser" to "Browser / Android / IOS" for better understanding.
   
9. "Browser" export now deploys all files in the folder selected without creating a www folder.
   
10. Deployment process now removes non game related ID files from the deployed version: atsumaru_id.txt, workshop.json, workshop.png

[h2]How to update your project(s):[/h2]

• Create a backup of your project or only its data and js folders. Updating can sometimes cause your project to break so this is for the safety of your hard work!
  
  
• Update your project by going to the Main Tool Bar -> Game -> Update Corescript option.
  
  
  
• To get the graphical updates, create a new project and copy the following files from the newly created project to your project folder:
  
  • img/tilesets/Outside_B.png

Thank you for playing RPG Maker MZ, we hope you enjoy it so far!

Version 1.0.2 is now released, fixing a number of reported issues below:

[h2]Bug Fixes:[/h2]

1. Issue with animations rendering differently in MZ than they look in Effekseer
   
2. Short color change that could happen to enemies right before or after they act
   
3. Issue preventing some of the music files from looping correctly
   
4. Fixed to the issue when trying to use an item when no party member was able to use item (ex: prevented by bad status)
   
5. Fixed a rare bug where the image list would not display anymore
   
6. Fix to the plugin name overlapping the description when it was long
   
7. Fix to the status not being updated correctly when a type of equipment was removed from a class
   
8. Updating the Help and adding Simplified Chinese
   
9. Fix to characters/Actor2.png
   
10. Fix to tilesets/Outside_A4.png
    
11. Fix to a few Male Face and Female Face pieces in the Character Generator
    

[h2]How to update your project:[/h2]

Update your project by going to the Main Tool Bar -> Game -> Update Corescript option.
Updating Corescripts can sometimes result in incompatibility with plugins, please use with caution

To get the graphical updates, create a new project and copy the following files from the newly created project to your project folder:

• img/characters/Actor2.png
  
• img/tilesets/Outside_A4.png
  

Some files that presented problems in version 1.01 have been updated.

1. Tileset: Outside_A4.png: The sand walls have been fixed
2. 
   
3. Character Generator: An accidentally duplicated part that was causing a bug in Male Face RearHair 13, FG_RearHair2_p13_c1_m003, has been removed.
   
4. Character Generator: The unhooded version of an existing clothing item (clothing 23, meant to be used with Accessory2 10) has been added.
   

* The tile will be updated automatically in a new project, but you need to manually replace the file in your current project with the correct one from newdata in the install folder of RPG Maker MZ.

Character Generator parts are automatically updated. If the RearHair 13 is not fixed automatically, you can run a "Verify your installed files" to make sure it is correctly deleted. However this would also remove any additional parts you have manually added, so please use with care. You can also delete the file manually.

It’s time for everyone who preordered to get started making their games, and for everyone who didn’t? What are you waiting for!

We’ve extended the 10% discount to everyone who purchases for the first week after release! Plus you will still get a free copy of RPG Maker MV!

But that isn’t the end of the announcement, we have so much in store for you today.

On top of the 2 Resource Packs all pre-order copies are receiving (Coming soon to everyone!), we have FIVE additional Resource Packs landing today, available either through bundles, or to purchase individually.

[h2]RPG Maker MZ Bundle includes:[/h2]

• MZ Cover Art Characters Pack
• MV Trinity Resource Pack
• 3D Particle Effect Pack

[h2]RPG Maker MZ Bundle S includes:[/h2]

• Everything in the RPG Maker MZ Bundle!
  
• Dark Fantasy Resource Pack
• Essentials Set Z

Next up in our cavalcade of announcements is the Degica Publisher Weekend on Steam!

Huge discounts on everything Degica, which means tons and tons of Resource Packs ready for you to snag to use in MZ! Remember, all MV music packs, and all MV graphics packs except Battle Animations are 100% compatible with MZ, so there are plenty of materials for you to stock up on for your new RPG Maker MZ project!

But why stop at RPG Maker assets? Why not get some RPG inspiration, with games like Echoes of Aetheria, one of the best commercial RPG Maker RPGs! A wedding ruined, a bride kidnapped, the heroes take off in pursuit! Can you see this through to the end?



Or a quirky RPG to inspire original mechanics or themes like Hero must die. again. Start at your strongest, with only days to live. Do as much as you can as you become weaker and weaker. What will you do with the time you have left?



But don’t rely on just our suggestions, head over to the full sale page to find the materials for your next project, or the next game to inspire you!


If you are catching this right at launch, head over to Youtube to participate in our RPG Maker MZ Launch Stream! Nick aka Touchfuzzy, one of our resident RPG Maker veterans, will be answering questions, making some sci-fi and modern maps, and hanging out with the community from 10:10PM Pacific until 1PM!
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Miss out on the Stream? Don’t worry, just catch the VOD! And keep an eye out for more official Degica RPG Maker Streams!

So, why are you still reading this? You could be well on your way to making your first RPG Maker Adventure! Download RPG Maker MZ today and launch into the realm of your imagination!

As many of you discovered last week, the Japanese MZ Sample games are out in the wild! And while many of you have downloaded them to take a look, we’ve been asked repeatedly if there are any English Sample games coming. And the answer is: Yes!

There will be multiple English Sample games, and today we are going to preview the first one that will be released: Wolf’s Gang by long time RPG Maker community member Caz!



Your name is Wolfgang. You are a wolfman. You live in the tower of the Dark Lord with all your friends. It’s your birthday! Your friends all throw you a party… but it isn’t all fun and games.



The heroes attack! The Dark Lord is killed. The tower is in ruins. Your friends are no more. What do you do?

What else is there to do? Rebuild!



Travel to many memorable locations…



...locate monsters to recruit to your party and army…



…and finally, take the fight to the heroes themselves!

Wolf’s Gang will be available close to the MZ release, with more English MZ sample games from some familiar names on the way!



Looking for a better look at RPG Maker MZ itself! Don’t worry, we have you covered. Join us this Friday, 4-7pm Pacific time on Youtube for our RPG Maker MZ First Look LIvestream.



Nick (hey that’s me!) will be exploring the engine, looking at new features, asking questions, and making some maps. Drop in to ask your questions, or just to chat with the community.