Smash Cam - A Smash Bros-like dynamic 2D Camera

A script that aims to provide versatility to 2D Mode. It is my hope that script can open up the doors to some 2D Match maps in the future.



What's included?

• Custom Map (MAP01) - Toasted Hills Zone by Akirahedgehog (This is a demonstraction map. Ported from 1.09.4, please excuse any errors)
• 2 Lua scripts - One for object definition, and one for execution

But Flame! How do I use this?
Simple! On top of adding the 2D level parameter to your Level header, this script only adds 2 new objects. These include the Camera Minimum and Camera Maximum x, y, z boundaries. Please read carefully, this assumes you're working in Zone builder with a top-down oriented view.

• Camera Minimum (mapthingnum 3095) boundary - Put this boundary in the map to define the CLOSEST point where your camera object cannot pass.
  • This boundary sets the following:
    • Leftmost X boundary
    • Uppermost Y boundary
    • Lowest Z boundary
• Camera Maximum (mapthingnum 3096) boundary - Put this boundary in the map to define the FURTHEST point where your camera object cannot pass.
  • This boundary sets the following:
    • Rightmost X boundary
    • Lowermost Y boundary
    • Highest Z boundary

Issues, Problems, bugs?

• Through rigorous testing, I've ironed out a lot of issues in coding this. If there is anything that would cause this code to behave irregularly, or stop working, please report it!
• While this code works without the need for these camera boundaries, I cannot guarantee it will function the same way without them.

Special notes

• Vanilla console commands such as cam_dist and cam_height are available
• Vanilla button inputs such as your look up/down keys are also available if you're not content with the viewing angle.
• If you intend to use this for your own purposes, all I ask is for some credit. That's all. :)

[D00D64]

Welcome to releases!

[Icarus]

Can it works in 3D? I would love to see a Power-Stone like mod (combined with Battle Mode indeed).


I've always loved the way Smash Bros' camera worked and I wish more devs could take inspiration for some of their game

[Larz T]

I feel like this is an essential script to have now when playing or even creating any 2D sections/levels in the future. Thanks for the release!