Event Pointer for RPG Maker MV

Add intuitive location indicators to your RPG Maker MV games - display event labels and animated pointers when the player approaches important NPCs, objects, or locations, enhancing exploration and guiding players to key interactions.

This is only for version MV. This does NOT work for MZ or any versions prior to MV.

Features

• Shows animated pointer above important events when player approaches
• Displays custom event names with stylish fade-in effects
• Customizable proximity distance for detection (1-10 tiles)
• Adjustable fade speed for smooth visual transitions
• Attractive bobbing animation draws player attention
• Multiple pointer styles (up to 20 different designs)
• Clean, non-intrusive design that enhances exploration
• Compatible with other map and event plugins
• Easy implementation with simple event notetags

How to Use

1. Add this plugin to your project
2. Place images named "EVENTPoint", "EVENTPoint2", "EVENTPoint3", etc. in the img/system folder
3. Add <POINT:Character Name> in the note field of events you want labeled
4. For different pointer styles, use <POINT2:Quest Giver>, <POINT3:Shopkeeper>, etc.
5. Play your game - pointers appear automatically when approaching events!

Plugin Parameters

• Proximity Distance: How close the player must be for pointers to appear (1-10 tiles)
• Fade Speed: Control how quickly pointers fade in/out (1-10, higher is faster)
• Bob Speed: How quickly the pointer animates up and down (0.1-10)
• Bob Height: Maximum height of the bobbing animation (1-20 pixels)

Benefits

• Enhanced Navigation: Players easily identify important NPCs and objects
• Improved Immersion: No need for intrusive "talk to this NPC" instructions
• Clean Interface: Elegant indicators that don't clutter the screen
• Better Exploration: Encourages players to approach and investigate
• Visual Feedback: Immediate notification when near points of interest
• Customizable: Multiple pointer styles to match your game's aesthetics

Technical Details

• Proximity-based detection using Manhattan distance calculation
• Elegant fade effects for both pointer and text elements
• Smooth bobbing animation draws player attention
• Creates sprite indicators that follow events even when moving
• Only appears for events that have graphics (invisible events ignored)
• Properly handles opacity transitions for smooth visual effects
• Compatible with other map and event plugins

Terms of Use

• Free for both commercial and non-commercial games
• Credit required: Sette
• No reselling or redistributing the plugin
• You may edit for personal use

Version: 1.0.1

• Initial release with proximity-based event pointers
• Added customizable proximity distance parameter
• Added adjustable fade speed parameter
• Implemented smooth bobbing animation
• Fixed positioning for optimal visibility
• Added support for multiple pointer styles
• Fixed bug: pointers now only appear for events with graphics