Clouds Tutorial

[Meridius]

Ever want a good scrolling cloud effect on a certain map (most commonly a world map). Here is an easy way to do it. It's simple to script and doesn't require any variables/switches.

Just import the included graphic into your picture resources and follow the script below:

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz249/lucas-massey/clouds.png

<>Show Picture: 1, clouds, (480,360)
<>Show Picture: 2, clouds, (640,480)
<>Loop
  <>Move Picture: 1 (-160,-120), 20.0 Sec
  <>Move Picture: 2 (0,0), 20.0 Sec (Wait)
  <>Move Picture: 1 (480,360), 0.0 Sec
  <>Move Picture: 2 (640,480), 0.0 Sec (Wait)
  <>
: End Loop
<>

Step 1: For the first event [<>Show Picture: 1, clouds, (480,360)] set the transparency to 60% and leave the Color and the Magnification settings as they are. X=480 and Y=360

Step 2: For the second event [<>Show Picture: 2, clouds, (640,480)] set the transparency to 75% and adjust the color for R,G,B,S all to 0%. Leave magnification as it is (100%) X=640 and Y=480.

Step 3: Create the Loop Event for the Move Picture events to be added

Step 4: For the event [<>Move Picture: 1 (-160,-120), 20.0 Sec] Set the transparency the same as the first 'Show Picture Event'. Set the move time to 20 seconds (200 tenths of a second). X= -160 and Y= -120.

Step 4: For the event [<>Move Picture: 2 (0,0), 20.0 Sec (Wait)] Set the transparency the same as the second 'Show Picture Event'. Also make sure that the color is all at 0%. Set the move time to 20 seconds (200 tenths of a second). X= 0 and Y= 0. Make sure to turn on the "Halt Other Processes" checkbox

Step 5: For the last two 'Move Picture' events, you will be giving them the same properties as the first two "Show Picture" events, make sure to match the color/transparency and the coordinates. Set the transition time for both these events to 0 seconds (Make sure the 'Move Picture 2' event still has 'Halt Other Processes' checked)

If you have trouble with any of the settings, you can download a pre-scripted version below and make reference to it's settings directly from RM2K3

http://www.mediafire.com/?n1mmijjjnjy


Enjoy!