Waypoint Arrow for RPG Maker MZ

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Waypoint Arrow is a lightweight, plug-and-play plugin for RPG Maker MZ that displays smooth, directional arrows near the player to visually point toward specific in-game destinations. Whether you're guiding players to quests, hidden collectibles, or interactive map events, this plugin gives you a clean and flexible way to lead the way - without writing a single line of code.

🎯 Directional Guidance Built for RPGs

Each arrow floats dynamically in front of the player, rotating in real time to face its assigned target. The arrow is drawn using canvas, so there’s no need to import custom images or sprites. Simply define where you want it to point, and the plugin handles the rest.

Arrows can point to either:

• A specific event on the map
• A static coordinate (X, Y) on a specific map

As the player moves, the arrow updates smoothly to maintain orientation toward the target.

🌀 Smooth Rotation and Proximity Behavior

Waypoint Arrow uses angular interpolation to ensure every arrow transition feels natural and polished. No jarring turns or frame skips - just responsive rotation that enhances player immersion.

When the player approaches the destination, the arrow pulses with a subtle blinking effect, signaling that the goal is nearby. This proximity feedback adds visual clarity and helps guide the player without interrupting gameplay flow.

🧩 Modular and Per-Destination Customization

Each arrow is defined as a “destination” and has its own visual and behavioral properties. You can configure as many as you need, each with:

• Unique Name: For plugin command targeting and internal tracking
• Target Type: Choose between Event or Coordinate
• Target Map: Specify the map ID where the destination is located
• Custom Styling: Select the arrow’s fill and border color individually
• Offset Distance: Determine how far the arrow appears from the player (default 48 pixels)
• Proximity Threshold: Set how close the player must be for the arrow to pulse (measured in tiles)

This modular structure gives you full control over how each arrow appears and behaves, with no code required.

⚙️ Smart Visibility Options

Waypoint Arrow gives you flexible control over when each arrow appears, using intuitive condition types:

• Switch Condition: Show the arrow when a specific switch is ON
• Variable Condition: Trigger visibility based on a variable comparison (equal, greater than, etc.)
• Plugin Command Condition: Dynamically show or hide an arrow using plugin commands (ShowArrow, HideArrow)

With these options, you can guide players to objectives only when the time is right—such as during quests, after discovery triggers, or while solving puzzles.

✅ Plug-and-Play Friendly

This plugin is designed to get out of your way and get you moving fast:

• No image assets to manage - everything is drawn programmatically
• No scripting or coding needed - just set values via Plugin Manager
• Intuitive configuration using RPG Maker's parameter editor
• Plugin commands are simple and readable

You can have your first directional arrow up and running in minutes.