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4.2 Star icon 5 reviews
Last Update Aug 2021
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MiniMap plugin, that allows for quick and easy implementation of an in-game map.

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What do you buy here?

MiniMap plugin addon for Construct 2 and Construct 3.

What is MiniMap plugin?

As the name suggests - the plugin allows for quick and easy implementation of an in-game map that shows the actual position of objects in the area (layout). This can be a mini-map, typical for strategy games, as well as a “full sized” map like in RPGs (world map).

Why should use it?

There are two major reasons:

  1. It is really easy to use and will save you tons of time.
  2. It’s greatly optimized.

If you plan to feature a real-time map in your game, then you need to be prepared for lots of work to be done in case you want to code it on your own. The MiniMap plugin by the ForConstruct.com team is nearly a “ready to go” solution. The implementation takes just a few minutes.

Regarding optimization, there are two solutions designed strictly for it.

First one is dedicated for immobile objects like constructions, pickable items or markers. For these objects you can set the sprites appearing on the map (icons) as Static. This way the processor will not spend resources on testing the position of the related object, unless you force it with dedicated actions.

Second - the mini-map elements can be pasted to the background image. Pasted objects are immediately destroyed, their sprites are merged with the background sprite and become one image. This way you can have procedurally generated maps where all the elements (like different types of terrain) are reflected with literally no impact on CPU.

How do you use it?

  1. Add the MiniMap to your project same as other plugins.
  2. Place it wherever you desire (a dedicated 0-percentage parallax layer is the most suitable)
  3. Set the size of MiniMap to have the same aspect ratio as your layout
  4. In the Event Sheet, use a dedicated action to set the MiniMap’s background image by choosing a desired sprite. This can be a solid colour as well as a premade screenshot of the layout or some fancy hand-drawn map. Just remember that the sprite should have the same size as the MiniMap object and the Origin Point should match MiniMap’s hotspot.
  5. Set which objects and how are to be represented on the MiniMap. E.g. at the start of layout, use an action to add an object to the minimap, where you indicate:
  • which object is to be included,
  • set it’s icon (a sprite that represents the object on the map),
  • set if the icon is Active or Static
  • set if the icon’s angle mimics angle of the represented object.

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MiniMap.zip
1.11MB
  • MiniMap.c2addon
    19.15 KB
    MiniMap.c3addon
    21.54 KB
    MiniMap_Example_Project.c3p
    216.27 KB
    MiniMap_Example_Project.capx
    212.74 KB
    ReadMe.pdf
    1 pages, 89 words
    663.48 KB

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5 Reviews

  • Titan Games's avatar
    Titan Games
    3 years ago

    great and very easy to use Mini map!

    Im the guy from youtube that suggested this mini-map. It came out perfect! Now Im looking for some type of fog of war addon :D

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  • ProPants37's avatar
    ProPants37
    2 years ago

    good but representation issue

    there is 3 problems:

    1) cant choose tiled backgrounds to associate to icon

    2) size of sprites represented as a small square in minimap.

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    ForConstruct's avatar
    Seller Reply
    2 years ago

    1) It is possible to resize minimap.

    2) Why would you need to use tiled background?

    3) Size of sprites is up to you.

    If you have difficulties achieving satisfying results or have some feedback about functionalities - please contact us directly via website or Discord.

  • NickAlps's avatar
    NickAlps
    3 years ago

    Does not deserve attention

    I could have made such a map myself. I don't recommend this plugin.

    The problem with the map is that it is impossible to display only the area around the player on it. It only displays an area of the entire map.

    In fact, the name is misleading. You expect to see a minimap, but you get a map of the world, and even without the ability to scroll it.

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    ForConstruct's avatar
    Seller Reply
    3 years ago

    Description and video don't state that the features you mentioned are supported. It's actually the opposite. However, we are thankful for the suggestions and we consider implementing such.

    Our addon is similar to ones in strategy games. It reflects layout (as mentioned in the description)

  • nettemple's avatar
    nettemple
    2 years ago

    Works as Stated and very Easy to Implement

    I needed a minimap of my world feature. I considered creating from one scratch, but saved lots of time and headaches with this plugin. It worked as stated and I literally had it working as desired in minutes.

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  • Arsh2's avatar
    Arsh2
    5 months ago

    It does the job well

    Great plugin. Easy to use. Would love the ability to "hide" blips for implementing fog of war for RTS type games

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    Construct 2, Construct 3
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  • Download Size
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  • Latest Version
    1.0.0.10
  • Latest Release Date
    9 Aug, 2021
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Titan Games's avatar
Titan Games
3 years ago

great and very easy to use Mini map!

Im the guy from youtube that suggested this mini-map. It came out perfect! Now Im looking for some type of fog of war addon :D

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