Kadajah's Battle Trigger for RPG Maker MZ

Inject Adrenaline into Every Turn, Master the Timing, and Unleash Critical Combos.

Kadajah Battle Trigger (KBT) – Is a professional "Quick Time Event" (QTE) system designed to transform standard RPG Maker MZ combat into an interactive experience. It bridges the gap between passive turn-based strategy and active engagement, inspired by classic "Action Command" systems found in titles like Paper Mario, Shadow Hearts, and Final Fantasy VIII.

In v4.6, the plugin receives a massive visual overhaul. The "Arc" style has been refined into a sleek Speedometer with a precise Target Circle, and the new "Shutter" style introduces vertical precision bars perfect for cut-scenes or sniping skills.

Total Control: You define the rhythm of battle. Create simple "Press OK" timing challenges, complex button sequences (Up, Down, Left, Right), or furious button-mashing tests of strength. Everything is fully customizable via a robust Preset System in the plugin parameters—change colors, adjust hit windows, add particle explosions, and set specific rewards for perfection.

Stop watching your battles. Play them.

Features

• Unique Visual Styles: Choose the perfect UI for every skill.
  • Square / Expand / Drop: Classic shrinking or falling shapes.
  • Bar / Charge: Sliding gauges and fill-meters.
  • Arc (New v4.6): A refined speedometer needle with a clean target zone.
  • Shutter (New v4.6): Cinematic bars closing in from top and bottom.
  • Linear: A scrolling track of inputs (Guitar Hero style).
  • Boost: A button-mashing test of endurance.
• Custom Particle Engine: Integrated particle system with 7 types (Star, Circle, Square, Triangle, Cross, Ring, and Shatter). Particles react to physics—"Shatter" particles obey gravity on failure, while "Ring" particles expand on impact.
• Input Sequencing: Require the player to press "OK", or specific keys like Shift, Control, Up, Down, etc.
• Risk & Reward System:
  • Skill Morphing: Transform a skill into a more powerful ID upon "Perfect" completion.
  • Damage Bonuses: Set separate multipliers for Hits and Criticals (Sweet Spots).
  • Fail Punishment: Set recoil damage (User takes % Max HP damage) if they miss the trigger.
• Perfect Finishes: Trigger a "Perfect Image" cut-in (Zoom, Fade, or Instant) with sound effects when a player hits 100% success.
• Smart Auto-Mode: Allow enemies (or lazy players) to use skills with a calculated success chance based on Luck stats.

Controls & Configuration

The plugin is designed to be "Set and Forget." You create your styles in the Plugin Parameters, and assign them to Skills, Items, or Weapons using a single ID.

Setup Workflow:

1. Open Plugin Parameters.
2. Configure a Trigger Preset (Visual Style, Difficulty, Colors).
3. Note the ID (e.g., 1).
4. Add the Note Tag to your Database.

Note Tag Examples:

• <BattleTrigger: 1>
  • Placed in a Skill or Item note box: Activates Preset #1 when this skill is used.
  • Placed in a Weapon note box: Activates Preset #1 when the actor attacks physically.
  • Placed in an Actor/Class note box: Sets a default trigger for that character.

Parameter Highlights:

• Duration: How fast the trigger moves (lower is faster).
• Tolerance: The size of the success window in frames.
• Zone Shrink: Make the hit window get smaller after every successful hit in a combo.
• Speed Accel: Make the trigger move faster with every hit.

Creative Gameplay Mechanics

Kadajah Battle Trigger isn't just a UI overlay; it allows you to design entirely new mechanics for your classes:

The "Limit Break" Rush:
Use the Boost visual style with Max Repeats: 20 and Duration: 120. Creates a mechanic where the player must furiously mash a button to charge up a massive attack.

The "Sniper" Shot:
Use the Shutter or Arc style with a very high Duration (slow movement) but a tiny Critical Tolerance (1 frame). High risk, massive critical damage multiplier.

Combo Chains (Rhythm):
Use the Linear style to create a scrolling bar of 5-10 inputs. Use Zone Shrink to make each subsequent hit harder. Reward the player with Extra Hits or Skill Morphing only if they complete the full chain.

The "Glass Cannon":
Create a forbidden spell with massive damage potential, but set Fail Recoil: 50. If the player misses the timing, their mage loses 50% of their HP.

Cinematic Finishers:
Use the Perfect Finish system to flash a high-quality character portrait or dynamic artwork across the screen only when the player executes a move perfectly.

Perfect Game Examples

Not sure if this fits your project? Here are 4 game genres that benefit perfectly from Kadajah Battle Trigger:

1. JRPG Classics: Recreate the "Gunblade" trigger or "Duel" mechanics from the PS1 era.
2. Action-RPGs: Make turn-based combat feel fast and visceral by keeping the player's hands on the controller every second.
3. Rhythm / Bard Games: Use the "Linear" track to make music-based classes that require playing notes to buff the party.
4. Tactical Hardcore: Games where resources are scarce, and landing a "Perfect" hit is the difference between life and death.

Terms of Use

• Commercial and non-commercial projects.
• You are NOT permitted to resell or redistribute this plugin, either on its own or as part of a bundle.
• You ARE permitted to edit the plugin's code for your own project's use. However, you are NOT permitted to redistribute the edited version of the plugin.