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This plugin provides flexible control over map layers: overlay custom images, adjust their order, scroll speed, parallax effects, repetition, and transparency. Perfect for creating dynamic backgrounds, atmospheric effects, and multi-layered scenes.

It is recommended to use this plugin together with the Region System plugin

General configuration features:

1. Texture Enhancement —  an automatic scaling function that improves texture quality to its original resolution during various layer manipulations (e.g., camera zoom or window resizing).
2. Hide Panorama — a function that hides the editor’s panorama during gameplay (works in all test-play modes).
3. Maps — a list of maps, each containing an internal list of layers and their respective settings.

 

The map configuration looks like this:

1. Note — a large text field for your comments, useful for noting map names or layer identifiers. With many maps or layers, notes help quickly locate the desired item.
2. Map ID — field for specifying the map ID (the current map’s ID can be found in the editor's bottom panel).
3. Layers — a list of layers to be displayed on the current map.

Each layer entry includes:

1. Note — a large input field, helpful for naming the layer.
2. Image — image/layer selection field.

   IMPORTANT! All images must be placed in the path: ProjectFolder/img/layers/. Inside the layers folder, you may organize images freely (e.g., create subdirectories).

3. Z-Index — the layer's position among other layers. Both negative and positive values can be set.

   It is recommended to use index 0 for the layer the player walks on. For upper layers, index 5 is suggested. Parallax effects can be placed at your discretion. Below is a reference table of Z‑indexes for RPG Maker MZ to help you decide:

   Z‑Index	Object Type	Description
   0	Lower layer	Background, tiles
   1	Middle layer	Decor, tiles
   2	Events	If set below the player
   3	Upper layer	Объекты поверх персонажа
   4	Characters and events	Player and NPCs (default). Index may vary due to events; player index typically ranges from 2 to 5
   5	Events	If set above the player
   6	Weather effects	Rain, snow, leaves...
   7	Emotions	Speech/thought bubbles
   8	Animations	Skill, attack, magic effects
   9	UI	Dialog windows, menus, inventory
   10	Mouse cursor

4. Scroll Speed X and Y — sets the layer's movement speed. Values can be positive or negative. The larger the value, the faster the layer moves.

5. Offset X and Y — sets the layer's positional offset (margin) relative to its default placement.

6. Opacity — sets layer transparency, where 0 is fully transparent and 255 is fully opaque.

7. Repeat — enables seamless tiling for repeating layers, such as fog, water, falling snow, etc. The layer image can be of any size; this setting creates a seamless effect.

8. Parallax — parallax settings, including "Offset X and Y". Parallax enables the layer to move relative to the player, creating a depth effect – distant layers move slower, closer layers move faster.