Proximity Label for RPG Maker MV

Add intuitive location indicators to your RPG Maker MV games - display event labels and town names as elegant popups when the player approaches important locations, enhancing exploration and navigation.

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

Features

• Shows indicator image above important events when player approaches
• Displays event names or town names with stylish fade-in effects
• Customizable proximity distance for detection (1-10 tiles)
• Adjustable fade speed for smooth visual transitions
• Elegant delayed text appearance for polished presentation
• Easy implementation with simple event notetags
• Clean, non-intrusive design that enhances exploration
• Compatible with other map and event plugins
• Plugin commands for setting custom location names
• 6 free graphics included

How to Use

1. Add this plugin to your project
2. Place an image named "MapIND.png" in the img/system folder
3. Add :ProximityLabel: in the note field of events you want labeled
4. Use plugin commands to set display names for events
5. Play your game - labels appear automatically when approaching events!

Plugin Parameters

• Proximity Distance: How close the player must be for labels to appear (1-10 tiles)
• Fade Speed: Control how quickly indicators fade in/out (1-10, higher is faster)

Benefits

• Enhanced Navigation: Players easily identify important locations
• 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: Adjust appearance and behavior to match your game's style

Technical Details

• Proximity-based detection using Manhattan distance calculation
• Elegant fade effects for both icon and text elements
• Delayed text appearance (15 frames after icon) for professional look
• Creates sprite indicators that follow events even when moving
• Properly handles opacity transitions for smooth visual effects
• Compatible with other map and event plugins
• Can be customized through plugin commands

Plugin Commands

• ProximityIndicator Name: [Town Name]: Sets the name to display for the current event

Terms of Use

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

Version: 1.0.0

• Initial release with proximity-based location indicators
• Added customizable proximity distance parameter
• Added adjustable fade speed parameter
• Implemented delayed text appearance for polished presentation
• Fixed positioning for optimal visibility
• Improved event tracking for accurate label placement