Fog/hidden areas

[EthanT]

Hello folks. Is there any way to make only a small area around the party revealed? Or at least to blot out certain areas with fog until they're approached? it's kinda lame that every treasure chest is fully visible upon entering a dungeon. Thanks.

[Slim Jimmy]

depends on how you want it to look like, my way of going about it would be making an image that is all black except for a transparent hole in the middle then putting it into the game using Show Picture

[EthanT]

That's interesting. I'll give that a try. Thanks!

[Iguana Guy]

Theres a plugin called Terrax lighting which can make only light around your character (ie-a circle of light as from a lamp) or other events you script with it. Thus your dungeon could be as dark and unrevealing as possible with only the light shining where you go. I've used it on a few of my maps and it works good. Not sure where I got it or if it comes default with RPG Maker.

[Marmalade Chainsaw]

Alternatively, you could try dividing the area up into regions and using a plugin like http://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?/topic/57057-dark-room-covers/