Parallax Mapping in RPG Maker MZ

[@mysty_nyx]

This is a beautifully simple parallax tutorial. The one thing I will recommend to everyone is feel free to mess with the shadow and light colors. I personally love a deep purple shadow and soft yellow light for daytime indoor maps.

[@LvLUpDesign]

Definitely. I love having things like green and blue candles that illuminate rooms with different colours.

[@OracleMS316]

Not even 2 minutes in and your video has already provided a much more digestible intro to parallax mapping! Now I actually WANT to do it

[@Teabone3]

That's a really smart work-around to avoid the standard tile by tile design. Love it

[@miken3425]

Thanks Bro! In less than one weeks time I've got myself a nice, partially detailed overworld (maybe a tad to large), a fleshed out city, and what I'd like to think of as a respectable first attempt at a side quest. This is thanks in large part to your videos.

[@LvLUpDesign]

If you want some more fleshed out quests, check out this MV video on conditional branches. It translates easy into Mz kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnrSn4t8pKmrbLc

[@miken3425]

ah never mind. I just copied and pasted the items from the in quick event into my custom event. Thanks for reading bro :)

[@doubledeez]

Honestly, I was overwhelmed by all the editing. However, it turned out to be easy thanks to your step-by-step guide. You're getting a sub from us.

[@TripTropLove]

This is insanely helpful makes the maps less dull and adds variety to each level! Once again you have helped me immensely!

[@ava-cr2hn]

Woah. This actually looks like fun. I think I want to do this.

[@CabanasBeats]

love ur work. u have the best videos on rpg maker by far.

[@LvLUpDesign]

Glad you like them! It's always good to get comments like this!

[@abluntuser940]

Wow this is really interesting! I can't wait to see more stuff you show. I don't use MZ but I use MV. But still, these are nice little tricks here and there to learn :)

[@LvLUpDesign]

Thank you! 😊 Stick around though because you can do the same thing in MV with plugins. I'll be making a video about that soon too!

[@captainredclaw5864]

i had no idea you could do this you have opened my artistic capabilities as ive been wanting to add dark rooms or smoggy map locations for what feels like forever never knew this was possible now i can buld my maps to my own specs while still useing the default tile sets

[@Laghagua]

ONE hour? OH MY.... It take me more like 24h O_O It's so amazing what you can do with it. Thank you for telling one needs a plug in,- for i was wondering how one gets a Parralax in front, not just in the back. Can't say how much i love your videos, they are genius! Just one little thing: Even if i love your shop, for me personally theres a bit to much lighteffects - for my project i will go more decent : ) Again thank you so much for your videos, i definately check your ichy page : )

[@reapy6850]

hey bro thx for this video. i use rpg maker since the 2k3 and after years of this hobby this just blew up my mind. i think it will take a giant effect on my maps and also there are some nice advantages in using this method over traditional mapping. keep going bro

[@toddgilmore118]

awesome work and experience!! Some day maybe the team will be smart enough to create a game engine as easy to use with all these features already in the game engine!

[@FiggsNeughton]

You'd think so!

[@CaseyHillstrom]

This video is a game changer. The only thing keeping me from fully executing this method are using the darn plug ins. I don't know why they seem so daunting to me .

[@LvLUpDesign]

This plugin is quite simple. Promise.

[@skullfuctart8676]

This video single-handedly solved all of my problems, thank you so much!!

[@kaizze8777]

I love this process, reminds me of photo bashing but instead of photos its sprite assets lol

[@gretathuumberg]

Thank you! This is exactly what I need to do for my interiors, and my exteriors

[@runestamp89]

yes..just mention the plugin u absolutely NEED for 1 second...Now i have do look for this and how it works. And i was hoping that parralax mapping is more user friendly in MZ.

[@LvLUpDesign]

The link is in the description.

[@loach-]

it's literally in the description. you clearly aren't looking hard enough

[@mindstouchworlds808]

Thank you this tutorial is beneficial! I was feeling helpless and limited by the tileset within RPG Maker MZ. I was wondering if TileD might be the way to go but I already created a few maps and was only just learning how to use the Editor so starting over didn't feel worth it. I looked into Parallax Mapping and saw this plugin looked straightforward forward and your tutorial helped me get to get closer to the map I wanted.

[@GalacticGod]

Great video!

[@LvLUpDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Jeff-l4l]

Everything's working great other than I can't get the bottom layer to work following the video. My guys keep going under it.

[@ahmadzakiteknikinformatika5560]

keep up the good work bro and that sponsor is great to lol

[@LvLUpDesign]

Hands down the best sponsor I've ever had.

[@kiwitchi5053]

this is the best explaination ive seen for how to do this, thanks!!

[@jakewithaheadache]

congrats on 500 subs good videos

[@LvLUpDesign]

Thanks man! It's been a long journey but now I can finally go on that holiday to Bali.

[@Galgorithm]

Thanks! This is gunna make making maps sooo much easier. I was using tilesets before and it always caused issues here and there

[@gravity00x]

a big tip, dont use "white" for light. it looks unnatural and unprofessional, as daylight is NEVER plain white.

[@GregorDuckman]

I don't think this is a helpful comment. I agree, using white like this looks bad, but sunlight is indeed perceived as white pretty much by definition. It just needs to be separated from the shadow layer, lower opacity, and use the additive blend mode. It will look much better that way.

[@waxseawan]

@@GregorDuckman What colour is the sun? I think very few people would answer ”white”. ☀️

[@bungiecrimes7247]

​@waxseawan the color of the sun is black if you look long enough

[@EbenezerScroogeMcDuck]

Thanks this helped a million!

[@mors_mirabilis]

OMG thank you so much!

[@ahmedtaraque]

Another great video, thanks.

[@LvLUpDesign]

Good to hear that you're enjoying the videos!

[@djcannibull8864]

this helps so much thanks for the videos :)

[@beewo6307]

Now to find out what in the world parallax maping is. Huh never knew you had an itchio, gonna check it out

[@DanPDGyt]

I like this. Prolly gonna do it for my horror game.

[@LvLUpDesign]

Parallax works very well with Horror Games.

[@Jayy8Bit]

I know this is an old video, but would anyone know why this only works for some maps? Works in two of my maps, but no others. Checked the code 50 times and my images. Proper code, proper PNG format, etc. No idea what else to check.

[@dietrichdietrich7763]

me learning Parallax Mapping will make for intriguing scenery/scenes/levels.

[@gunwarrior7673]

this is definitely helpful, but now I need a photoshop tutorial in order to actually keep up.

[@angryknight9684]

legend 😍

[@LvLUpDesign]

It would really mean a lot if you guys could check out my new gaming channel and subscribe! kzbin.info/door/TkUj2e5NeG_DlALDst2eGQ

[@Clive_CSS]

Yo make ur healing far too op in stats and a glitch will occur that I don't even know what was happening at the point.

[@OfficialAustrikerIRL]

Holy this looks damn good~

[@LvLUpDesign]

Thank you. There is loads more you can do with Parallax too.

[@OfficialAustrikerIRL]

@@LvLUpDesign Well I didn't know that~ I tried Parallaxing with Photoshop but i didn't know how to copy and paste. Poor me-

[@LvLUpDesign]

@@OfficialAustrikerIRL ctrl-C * ctrl-v ??

[@718Outdoors]

Can you explain the numbers in the code after the 255? Many thank, great video!

[@thevibeott7030]

Awesome tutorials on your channel. How much does parallax mapping affect the final game file size?

[@artmanstudios7037]

There's one thing that was missing in this and that is the characters don't have any Cast shadow!

[@TheFrilot]

I'm sorry but it doesn't work for me. Nothing appears I don't understand why :(

[@lomaxdesigns1716]

I'm feeling incredibly frustrated. My issue is that I hate the fact that the character always looks about an arms length distance from the scenery. To resolve this I've customized my tileset so that the tops and bottoms are all offset downwards by about 30%. Using a plug-in called "Cyclone Tile priority" I can use terrain tags to make it so that when a character stands on the same tile as an obstacle (a fence for example) he will appear behind the obstacle. If he stands on the tile below, he will appear in front of the obstacle (his head won't be cut off). The question is, how do I get that same functionality with parallax mapping? I guess the short way of asking is how do I combine the functionality of "Cyclone Tile Priority* with a plugin like "Galv's layer graphics" or the "Bind Pictures To Map" plugin?

[@VitaminJ7734]

Look man, I can't thank you enough Your tutorials have changed my world. Do you sell any assets, or maps? Or produce any by request?

[@dummythickcephalon2591]

changed your rpg world?

[@VitaminJ7734]

@@dummythickcephalon2591 No. My existence. I was able to connect net code from RPG maker into the matrix. I'm living large now mah dewd

[@hawahawalol91]

Wait...in MZ we didn't need to resize map on photoshop anymore?

[@mollymurphy8514]

When I save my map and import it into photoshop, it's much smaller than the assets, any idea why?

[@comradebagelmuffin7382]

I didn't even think about this.

[@electroniccounterplayss8076]

can you show us how to make pulsating light? and fireflies also dust flowing through light?

[@m.shallufm.a1520]

somebody know how to set the galv blend mode to overlay? i try from 1 to 12 but nothing happen

[@khusulbaleskomenoranggoblok]

can i ask, why my image size change smaller after save as in rpg maker output

[@biggirih7225]

So GIMP is useable, or would I be better off using FireAlpaca or Krita? All free applications, just not sure which would be best. Thanks for any feedback!

[@LvLUpDesign]

GIMP would work.

[@pewpsabunch5613]

Im following this video very closely. I saved all 3 layers separate into the layers file. However, when I start up the game preview and go to my location the Clutter Layer is off to the left by one block and ujp alittle. So the Clutter and Lighting layers are lined up perfectly in photoshop when i save them but in game the clutter layer is off a bit. I dont know how to fix this if you have any advice?

[@ericjustin81]

Same - Did this ever get resolved?

[@pewpsabunch5613]

@@ericjustin81yes, just make sure all ur canvas sizes are the same. When I would make the top layer and make it it’s own image. Photoshop will put it on a new canvas just big enough to hold it. U wanna adjust ur canvas size to the size of ur original picture

[@yukii_sanctuary]

Can I Have The Grid Presets?

[@weknowvideogames563]

Is it possible to use this to create animated parallax? I can't seem to find a plugin for MZ to do so. I'd like to get animated water going in MZ! cheers :) Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@LvLUpDesign]

I would say that the short answer is yes. But it would be quite a task. Id have to spend some time messing around with it to figure it out. I'll add it to the list but probably won't get to it for a while as the list is quite long

[@weknowvideogames563]

@@LvLUpDesign Found a great plugin that allows for animated parallax in MZ. Even *IT* took me a while to figure out, but my animated water looks stunning now. MZPlusPrimeParallax

[@Fissan_Poulsen]

Can someone tell me if I can use the same course of action if I'm making a smaller/bigger room, or if I'm making an area outsite? And would the code be the same? Edit - Can confirm it works with bigger rooms aswell

[@alvideos2145]

what does that have to do with parallaxing? parallax is when the background moves at a different speed than the foreground.

[@MrJluk]

where did you find these sprites? potion bottles and the like.

[@panagiotisdemetriou9661]

I did the exact same procedure, exported all 3 layers and put them in the layer folder but when i put the 3 lines with their corresponding name in the note section nothing appears in the playtest. (I did this on MV so i dont know if that is the problem)

[@LvLUpDesign]

Yeah this one is an MZ specific Tutorial. MV is a different plugin with a different process.

[@xoshuichi9708]

did u fix this cuz im having same issue and im on mz

[@diegorivera2336]

heelo from слово do you hab to merge laeyr in рцы photoshop?

[@LvLUpDesign]

Hi Diego, You don't have to merge the layers. The main thing is that if you want things to appear below the character, then they need to be exported as one image, and anything that is above the player needs to be another image.

[@6811hyperblossom]

Do you by any chance have the plugin and codes of rpgmaker MV?

[@Gator44]

I'm having trouble using plug-in, never used one before can someone break it down for me

[@lawrenceyaws835]

I'm having an issue where when I add the overlays they are in completely different places then where I put them. Also is there a way to overlay it on the editor so that I don't have to guess where my events go?(It almost seems like when I save the map image and open it up in photo shop the image itself is smaller than the actual map I created. Because it's always set in the upper right corner)

[@darenlee8987]

don't save the layers (in photoshop), save them as a document

[@lawrenceyaws835]

@@darenlee8987 Actually the problem was that I was not doing the math correctly. You have to multiply the map size by 48 when you transfer it into Photoshop. or it wont overlay correctly. this post was nearly a year old. thanks.

[@darenlee8987]

@@lawrenceyaws835 HAHAHA okay and yea i just noticed omg sry

[@darenlee8987]

@@lawrenceyaws835 hope your game is nearly finished by now

[@pewpsabunch5613]

@@lawrenceyaws835 Im having this issue with my Clutter layer only. Lighting layer lines up. I check resolution in photoshop but any advice?

[@gfk2373]

i used save as images, but the pxl size is to small. how to fix this?

[@bruterz6803]

this is awesome! would you say its better to buy mv for all its plugins already made and downloadable by the community or just buy mz if you dont already own mv?? : 0

[@LvLUpDesign]

I would say buy MZ if you don't already own MV. The community is working fast to make plugins for it and it will be the officially supported engine as it's the newest.

[@blocksy6772]

Do you have any recommendations for photo editing software other than photoshop that could be useful for rpgmaker? I would like to try this out but I find the subscription relatively expensive.

[@LvLUpDesign]

You can try Gimp 2.0 which is a relatively reliable editing software. That's what I used before I started with Photoshop.

[@carlmarajay6019]

Thank you 🙏

[@LvLUpDesign]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kiesarisunny13]

I didn’t even know this was possible-

[@Gator44]

I'm still having trouble getting it to work

[@alexgriffith4903]

I know this is an old video but hopefully you'll see it. I'm new to RPG Maker and am experiment with parallax mapping and lighting. Are the plugin commands you use good for any map or will the variables change from map to map? I don't really understand what each of the variables do. I've read the info with the plugin but something is not clicking.

[@vulcanosix7473]

Hi! Videos awesome thanks btw do u know how to make the character shine and create light himself?? it would be very helpful :)

[@Seall0vrr]

what grid did you use?

[@feiwong3634]

I recently returned to the RPGM scene after an almost 20 year hiatus, i mainly did 2k and 2k3 back in the day, and i got 2k3 and Vx Ace now in Steam, this technique is incredible! Can i use it on VX Ace?

[@LvLUpDesign]

I believe it's possible but with a different technical way. You would have to search for VX Ace Parralax mapping to see if someone has written that code.

[@Sergioboy8888]

SUBSCRIBED!

[@chisatoslovebot626]

How’d you get the grid to show?

[@peppercraftyt5346]

Does this works on the XP version?

[@bigjon7188]

could you use clip studio paint pro?

[@CabanasBeats]

do you use the layers at all when doing this or are u just on automatic?

[@LvLUpDesign]

Mainly just on automatic because there isn't too much going on with regard to the normal map. Most of that detail is in photoshop.

[@samchanda]

it keeps giving me an error

[@xiliangyao]

So... this plugin can actually insert a lot of layers?

[@TheRainizHere]

what other ways can you set up collision? ive seen ppl do things with a blank tileset? with x and o. no clue how that works lol

[@LvLUpDesign]

That's pretty much what I do.

[@MuhammadFarhan-wv8hy]

its okay if i use in rpg maker MV??

[@_keyi_]

Hi, im not seeing the layers option even thought i downloaded the galv layer plugin, do we know why?

[@LvLUpDesign]

@@_keyi_ you need to make your own folder in the images folder and put your layers in there.

[@_keyi_]

@@LvLUpDesign thank you so much! :D

[@scarf9483]

Tysm!

[@LvLUpDesign]

Yvmw!

[@strid3r574]

I am a beginner, so which would you suggest? MV or MZ?

[@developing4fun818]

MZ because MV stopped working for me and a lot of people

[@thadarkvenom6011]

I am really hanging in the "lets just grab this book and paste it overhere" Eeehm what? Seems like you skip a few steps there? If I paste it in the map its waaay bigger and I dont have that square around it to scale it smaller.... How in earth did you do that? I also cannot move it anymore when pasted..

[@LvLUpDesign]

After pasting, try hitting, Ctrl+T

[@thadarkvenom6011]

@@LvLUpDesign Thnx for the reply, photoshop is very frustrating haha, but had it working eventually

[@hrmpk26]

Nice mapmaking tutorial, but I don’t think it’s technically parallax which is like on a mountaintop view where the background shifts when your character moves. still updoot :)

[@manugraperkasa7747]

wait why i didnt have layers folder?

[@omoriiboy_]

i had the same problem

[@yoichirogaming1617]

Can you help me find a free photoshop app? I can't do edits on my maps.

[@LvLUpDesign]

You can try GIMP2.0

[@BDSmithTrucking]

Are you For Hire for custom tile sets? If so, let me know and I’ll email you via your listed business email here on YT.

[@LvLUpDesign]

I'm not no. But I am using the KZbin revenue to hire some other artists to do that sort of stuff and chuck it on a store for cheap. Let me know what sort of general assets you're looking for and I might make it the next one I commission.

[@BDSmithTrucking]

@@LvLUpDesign ah. I wanted to be the only one to use it. Building a pirate game. Need overworld, island, ship, interior (inn, bar, shop, homes) etc. I figured for something solely exclusive for me, that money could make it happen. Lol 🤷🏼‍♂️ let me know if that ever “floats your boat”. Of course, game credits “Game Art: (name of your choosing)”.

[@BDSmithTrucking]

@@LvLUpDesign part 2: just thought as well, if you do not have the time, if you could direct me to an artist that could, I’d pay a small finders fee once they accept the job.

[@LvLUpDesign]

@@BDSmithTrucking I'm still looking myself. I had an awesome artist for my Pirates bedroom tilesets. But that was 3 years ago and I think he left Fiverr. So I'm back to looking for an artist.

[@Nat20Roll]

What song is being used when you fast forward?

[@LvLUpDesign]

That would be a random song from KZbin Library, sorry it's been nearly two years since I made this so I have no idea.

[@cheeseam48]

does it work with GIMP?

[@under-tone7401]

Dude I have a major problem I’ve been using this method and the same plugin you’re using ... suddenly when I go too move on the map my character goes nuts I go down he goes left I go up the camera scrolls then he walks a few steps and it continues like this WTF is going on how do I fix this I’ve used rpgmaker for years and have never ran into such an issuue

[@LvLUpDesign]

... I have never encountered this before. And it only happens on paralax maps? Have you tried normal maps.

[@under-tone7401]

@@LvLUpDesign yes I moved thr character to a map without layers and it runs fine but who wants that basic map ya know .. I’m going to toy with it and see what I can do to resolve it or if it’s something only on this map run a cutscene for it and move on idk what else to do

[@LvLUpDesign]

Yeah sorry man, I'm stumped. I don't know what would be causing that.

[@under-tone7401]

@@LvLUpDesign same man I just removed the layers for the map and still messed up but I have a map I call testing grounds everything works fine on it

[@CB-tx2lc]

i dont see a layers folder when saving it

[@LvLUpDesign]

Make a new folder

[@CB-tx2lc]

@@LvLUpDesign Thanks. I been watching your video's for awhile now. I see a lot of these videos are few years old but still great. Do you have a tutorial on Pokémon game mz? is that even possible? I only see XP

[@LvLUpDesign]

@@CB-tx2lc That's a hard one. I'm sure you could Jerry Rig it some how with just events, but to get anything that looks half way decent, you'd be looking for some custom code. I haven't come across anything yet. But I'll cover it if I do.

[@xoshuichi9708]

Can you please help? I have the plugin, i did my own parralax with light, i exported as png for each layer and put them in my layers folder and yet, idk what to do with the LAYER_S 0 stuff, What do i put for mine cuz i copied yours and nothing happens in my game, I hope you are up so ya can respond

[@xoshuichi9708]

i still need help, Idk what to put on notes for me

[@LvLUpDesign]

Have you tried changing the name of the map in the notes. In mine I have Shop Bottom, you need to rename it to the file name in your layers folder.

[@xoshuichi9708]

@@LvLUpDesign Yeah i changed it to the correct names and i put the correct numbers, But i fixed it sort of, But now only the bathroom tiles layer are appearing, the shadow/light layer is not appearing, the shadow/light layer is the second line in note, basically the game only registers one layer and prioritzes the top,not the bottom note line

[@LvLUpDesign]

LAYER_S 0 NAME 0 0 255 0.5 10 0 0 LAYER_S 1 NAME 0 0 255 5 10 0 0

[@LvLUpDesign]

Try that. If not then double check capital letters and everything. Also, don't have any spaces in your filename.

[@toddgilmore118]

Check out my latest Demo of "The Beginning of Eve!" RPG Maker MV Game...on my channel now. Thank You all for your continued support!

[@forgotmyname815]

does the layers plug in work for both MV and MZ, or just MZ?

[@LvLUpDesign]

Just MZ. If you google MV parallax plugin, something should come up.

[@forgotmyname815]

tyty

[@tysmfish]

TYSMMM

[@gfk2373]

why i cannot resize in photoshop?

[@LvLUpDesign]

Ctrl T

[@yandereskitty]

For some reason, gimp refuses to save the lighting lol

[@athayarakhadhiyasyarwa4898]

Hey bro do you know why the layers failed to load? I am using Gimp

[@TheStolenBattenberg]

No idea why they decided to call this feature Parallax Mapping, it's got nothing to do with parallax.