The updates have shifted MZ from “MV but safer” to . The editor finally respects your time, the engine runs smoother than XP ever did, and the plugin ecosystem has matured without breaking backward compatibility.
, enabling developers to create retro-style games (like Ultima 5 style) more easily within the MZ engine. Project Specifics
MZ originally launched with a confusing "Layer" system that auto-set tiles based on A/B/C/D/E priority. The to the map editor (version 1.6.4+) introduced a manual layer override toggle . You can now force a tile to stay on the "Lower Layer 2" without worrying about it erasing your floor tile.