Directional Shadow - Plugin for RPG Maker MZ

This is a plugin for RPG Maker MZ that allow you to create a fake sun and cast shadows to the player and events or a group of events, manually or automatically.

This plugin is best if you want to

• Create epic cutscenes.
• Make the characters pop from the map.
• Having a realistic shadow shape.
• Not having to draw shadows manually in drawing software, saves tons of time.

Changelog

[1.0.2] The plugin is now compatible with Hakuen Studio Character Manager <Scale> and PKD AnimaX plugin.

Features

•  Allow you to set up the sun degree through a parameter or a variable Id. 
• Manually add shadow to an event by adding <shadow> to its notetag
• Manually add shadow to an event by using a plugin command (temporary)
•  Automatically add shadow to any event with a specific notetag
• Adjust shadow offset x, y, and length for all events, event notetag groups or individual events.
• Adjust shadow opacity and blur amount.
• The shadow is automatically erased if the event no longer exists
• The ability to make the shadow to have fade-out effect when it's being erased.
• The ability to enable the shadow to automatically scale itself so appears bigger.
• And many more!

Notes

My code is completely open for you to adjust. No obfuscate.

Instructions

Automatic Method
In parameter Event Notetags, create an option with empty notetag. This way, it'll automatically create all shadows for all events on the map.

Manual Methods

 Method 1: Add notetag <shadow> to events

 Method 2: Add any notetag to your events, then go to parameter Event Notetags and create an option with notetag you've just set up recently.

Method 3: Use the plugin command AddShadow and assign an event Id. Write  this to create a shadow on the current event. It is only for events that isn't meant to last permanently on the current map.

Additional notetags

If an event has these notetag, it'll overdrive all other corresponding values. 

 <shadowX: number>, <shadowY: number>: Adjust offset of the shadow for current event.

<shadowLength: number>: Adjust the length of the shadow for current event.

Example: In parameter, if you set up Global Offset, it'll only affect any event that doesn't set up their unique offset in their notetag box.

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