PLK_SeasonalActivityTime

This works similarly to Harvest Moon.

Here’s a detailed guide for using the PLK_SeasonalActivityTime plugin in RPG Maker MZ:

1. Plugin Features

• Display In-game Time: Shows the in-game time, date, month, year, and weekday.
• Customizable Options: Customize the appearance, position, font size, colors, and formats for the time display.
• Event Triggers: Trigger common events based on specific dates, times, and seasons, including weekly, monthly, and yearly triggers.
• Multi-language Support: Supports 10 languages, including English, Thai, Russian, and Indonesian.
• Calendar: Includes an interactive calendar with the ability to add special dates and background images for each month.
• Dynamic Time Speed: Adjust the speed of in-game time via plugin commands.
• Seasonal Effects: Different window skins and background images for each season and month.
• Tooltips: Display tooltips with icons for special dates.

2. Plugin Parameters

• Date Background Colors: Set the background color for each day of the week.
• Day Colors: Set different colors for each day of the week.
• Seasons: Define the seasons, including the months and the days they start and end.
• Month Window Skins: Assign different window skins to each month.
• Calendar Switch ID: The switch that controls the visibility of the calendar button in the menu.
• Time Speed: Set how fast the in-game time passes (in minutes per second).
• Initial Date & Time: Set the starting in-game date and time.

3. How to Use Plugin Commands

• SetDateTime: Set the in-game date and time immediately.
  • Example: SetDateTime 1 1 2024 0 0 sets the date to January 1, 2024, at 00:00.
• SetTimeSpeed: Adjust the speed of in-game time.
  • Example: SetTimeSpeed 30 makes the time pass 30 minutes per second.
• ShowHideWindow: Show or hide the date/time display window.
  • Example: ShowHideWindow 1 true makes window 1 visible.
• TriggerCommonEventAtTime: Trigger a common event at a specific time.
  • Example: TriggerCommonEventAtTime 14 30 1 true triggers common event 1 at 14:30 and repeats daily.
• AddDateTrigger: Add a trigger for a specific date.
  • Example: AddDateTrigger 25 12 2024 1 yearly triggers common event 1 on December 25, 2024, and repeats yearly.
• RemoveDateTrigger: Remove a specific date trigger.
  • Example: RemoveDateTrigger 1 removes all triggers related to common event 1.
• OpenCalendar: Open the in-game calendar screen.
• AddSpecialDate: Add a special date with a custom icon and description.
  • Example: AddSpecialDate 25 12 2024 0 "Christmas Day" adds Christmas with an icon at December 25, 2024.
• AddMonthBackground: Add a background image for a specific month.
  • Example: AddMonthBackground 12 "ChristmasBackground" adds a background image for December.

4. Calendar Features

• Interactive Calendar: Navigate months using "Previous" and "Next" buttons, and "Exit" to close the calendar.
• Month Navigation: Switch between months with arrows and view special events marked with icons.
• Seasonal Display: The calendar displays the current season and shows special dates with icons.
• Custom Backgrounds: Each month can have a unique background image.

5. Handling Special Dates

• Special Dates: You can add special dates with custom icons and descriptions. These can be used for events such as holidays or in-game celebrations.
• Tooltip Display: Hovering over the special date icon shows a tooltip with a description of the event.

6. Saving and Loading Time

• The plugin automatically saves the in-game time and special dates when saving the game. It will also restore the data when loading the game.

7. Example Use Cases

• Event Triggers: You can set up in-game events to trigger based on specific dates, times, or even seasons, making it ideal for games that depend on the passage of time.
• Seasonal Changes: Change the appearance of the game world (e.g., window skins, background images) based on the current season or month.
• Interactive Calendar: Players can view and navigate through the in-game calendar, marking special events or important dates.
• Special Dates: Customize holidays or important in-game events with unique icons and descriptions.

8. Troubleshooting

• Ensure that the CalendarSwitchId is set to the correct switch for showing the calendar in the menu.
• Check that the special dates and seasonal settings are correctly configured in the plugin parameters to ensure accurate event triggering.

This plugin provides a rich and dynamic system for managing time, seasons, and events in your RPG, enhancing gameplay and adding depth to the passage of time within your game world.

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