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, Version 1.2.0, is now live with some major updates and bug fixes!

[h2]Major Updates[/h2]

• NW.js has been updated to v 0.51.0.
  
• Effekseer has been updated to v 1.53b
  

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RPG Maker MZ Effekseer has been updated with better performance.

[h2]Bug Fixes: Editor[/h2]

• Crash on M1 Mac
  
• Screen not being displayed on Big Sur OS
  
• On Mac, If you play RPG Maker in full screen and start a tutorial, it would go to the Mac home screen. It is now fixed.
  
• The deployment option, remove unused files, ignores files that were chosen by plugin commands.
  
• User are unable to set up parameters the first time when there is no @desc after an @command
  
• Fixed an issue with move route command where it movement preview will not work when moving from auto to manual.
  
• Fixed the bug that would prevent the tooltips from appearing when opening items from menu. This only occurs when there is only one item category set up on system 2.
  
• (Japanese only) When submitting to Atsumaru, it will fail if the name is in Japanese.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes: Game Player[/h2]

• Fixed a memory leak happening on Firefox (Windows ver.) when using an animation.
  
• Fixed a display problem with variable width font in battle and menu gauge.
  
• Fixed a smoothing issue in battle status where the edges would blur.
  

[h2]Graphics Update[/h2]

• Some blurry tiles in the following Tilesets have been updated:
  
  • Outside_A1
    
  • Outside_A4
    
  • Inside_A1
    
  • Dungeon_A1
    
• Fixing an issue where when not setting up the limit of a parameter they would be copied from the last parameter set up
  
• (Japanese only) Fixed the help / sideview character pictures
  

[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_A1.png
    
  • img/tilesets/Outside_A4.png
    
  • img/tilesets/Inside_A1.png
    
  • img/tilesets/Dungeon_A1.png
    

Two knew resource packs have blown in today! So let's take a look.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1558250/RPG_Maker_MZ__Animations_Select__Wind/

So what has blown in first? The wind itself! A number of animations all flavored for your wind attacks with Animation Select - Wind!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1558260/RPG_Maker_MZ__Big_Monster_Sounds_Vol_2/

And what does the wind carry with it? The sounds growls and howls of creatures in Big Monster Sounds Vol 2!

It's Thursday again, and we have two more fantastic DLC for you to take your game to the next level!

So let's look at what we have for this week!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1554490/RPG_Maker_MZ__Shopping_Spree/

First up, we have the new Shopping Spree Tilesets! It's time to hit the mall for some retail therapy!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1554480/RPG_Maker_MZ__Animations_Select__Light/

And for our next pack, we have Animations Select - Light! Expanding the Animations Select series with even more Elemental Battle animations, this time centered on the Element of Light!

Our announces for the day aren't over yet. We have a special new release, direct from Gotcha Gotcha Games, the developers of RPG Maker! Let's take a look at the Odyssey of Fantasy: Background Collection!



If you play many RPG Maker games, you will quickly find out, most of them share the same default battlebacks as finding additional battlebacks or an alternate set that is high quality is difficult.



But look no further! Direct from Gotcha Gotcha Games, the RPG Maker Developers, comes The Odyssey of Fantasy: Background Collection!



This pack brings 31 different battleback1 and 2 parts - and that isn't even counting all the additional recolors and edits for different moods and times of day, which make the resources even more versatile! The overarching theme is classic fantasy and is reflected perfectly in each of the amazingly painted parts.



Mysterious forests - covering all seasons and even more esoteric choices like mushroom forests or elven ones, beautiful caves for all four elements, and all different areas of a castle from prison to throne room are waiting for you. The pack also comes with pre built battleback combinations for a quick use or for using them as backgrounds for cutscenes, credits or even as the base for a title screen.



But you may be thinking, with pieces like mushroom forests, where am I going to find the tiles to go with that... well that is no problem, Gotcha Gotcha Games has Gotcha Gotcha Covered, with 4 tileset sheets that match the MZ default resources that will fill out those environs.

You can purchase this official pack directly from the developers of RPG Maker now on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1473700/RPG_Maker_MZ__Odyssey_of_Fantasy_BattleBackground/

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The Lunar New Year Sale is here and it’s a great time to pick up RPG Maker MZ, or a bunch of new materials to work with. And what better way to test MZ and those materials out than by making some funny skits in the #RPGMakerSkit Competition!

So load up on everything you need in the Lunar New Year Sale and get to work making the best gag scene you can!

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Submission Dates (PST): Feb 11th - Feb 18th, 11:59PM Pacific

Winners announced (PST): Feb 24th!

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[h2]●About●[/h2]

The new year has arrived, in both the Western Calendar, and once the clock rings in midnight tonight, the Lunar Calendar! And we want to start the new year off with a bang… or maybe just some slapstick. It’s time for the #RPGMakerSkit Competition.

Here’s what that means: Make a 10-20 second humorous cutscene skit! Tweet out your entry for a chance to win the coveted Best in Class prize determined by our staff OR possibly win the Lucky Draw!

Cutscenes are a wonderful test of our sense of timing, visual mapping abilities, eventing skills, and our talents as writers! And with our theme of comedy, it will definitely test your sense of humor!

[h2]●Prizes●[/h2]

[h3]●Best in Class Prize●[/h3]
Any One RPG Maker DLC on Steam!

[h3]●Lucky Drawing Prize●[/h3]
Any One RPG Maker DLC on Steam!

[h2]●Details●[/h2]

To be valid your entry must obey the following rules!

1. Your cutscene must be made in RPG Maker MZ!
   
2. Your cutscene must be submitted as a video tweet that includes a link to this announcement and the #RPGMakerSkit hashtag!
   
3. Your cutscene must be between 10 seconds to 1 minute in length
   
4. Your cutscene must have a comedic tone.
   
5. You must have the rights to use any materials used in your video. You must also include an additional 3 second splash screen (not included as part of the runtime) at the end of the video that includes the following: The RPG Maker MZ logo, #RPGMakerSkit, & a list of credits for any materials used.
   

[h2]●How to submit●[/h2]

To submit your entry, just tweet it out with the hashtag and a link to this news post before the deadline!

[h2]●Terms and Conditions●[/h2]

• You may use resources and DLC sold via Steam or the Degica Shop.
  
• You may only use user-created resources that are available for modification and commercial use. Proper copyrights and/or credits must be included in the entry.
  
• You can use your own resources, but you must include copyrights and/or credits.
  
• You may not create a cutscene that infringes on third party copyright or trademarks.
  
• You reserve the right to delete your entry even if it has already been posted
  
• You may edit your work and/or the description after posting up to the entry deadline (we may contact you for confirmation if the cutscene has changed significantly since the original posting).
  
• Submissions including adult materials such as extreme violence and/or nudity will not be accepted.
  
• You may enter as many skits as you would like.
  
• By submitting your cutscene, you agree to allow us to publish your entries with credits on our social media, YouTube, and other video services for advertisement purposes.
  

If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment!