Post by: modern algebra on October 06, 2009, 10:44:30 PM
Phantasia-esque CMS
Version: 1.0
Author: modern algebra
Date: October 6, 2009
Version History
Version: 1.0
Author: modern algebra
Date: October 6, 2009
Version History
- <Version 1.0> 10.06.2009 - Original Release
Description
This script gives you a menu design that is inspired by a mix between the Tales of Phantasia Menu and my own Full Status CMS. Like Tales of Phantasia, each actor gets their own window and their sprite is shown walking in the top right corner. Like FSCMS, the command window and optional windows are hugely customizable, allowing you to relatively easily add new scripts to be accessible from the menu (with an automatic index finder so that you don't need to modify the return_scene methods of the respective scripts that you add to the menu), call common events from the menu (including the ability to select an actor and have your common event operate only on the actor chosen) and you can use any of the five optional windows that are in the FSCMS - Location, Playtime, Gold, Steps, and Variable.
Features
- Attractive design
- Walking sprites in the menu
- Each actor/actress gets his/her own window
- A lot of easy customizability, ranging from what scenes or common events you want accessible from the menu and what optional windows you want to show to changing the exact sprite position of the actors.
- Allows you to have an option to include common events as options that can be run from the menu (and even targetted at individual actors)
- Can set icons next to the commands in the menu, for greater prettiness
- Can add and remove commands or optional windows from the menu at will in-game with call script commands
Screenshots
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg197.imageshack.us%2Fimg197%2F3763%2Ftpcmsscreen.png&hash=0337bc2569dffc9bdc8b37ca8d7666567df3da37)
Instructions
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg197.imageshack.us%2Fimg197%2F3763%2Ftpcmsscreen.png&hash=0337bc2569dffc9bdc8b37ca8d7666567df3da37)
Instructions
Place this script in the Script Editor (F11) above Main and below other custom scripts. Please note this will not work with other CMSes.
See the header of the script and Editable Regions A & B for configuration instructions.
Script
Please see the attached text document (http://rmrk.net/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=35085.0;attach=18085).
Spoiler for Max Level Bug Fix:
Credit
- modern algebra
Thanks
- Tales of Phantasia, for inspiration
- Saekonungar, for a bug report
Support
Please post in this topic at RMRK for support
Known Compatibility Issues
It won't work with other CMSes. It may work with some scripts that add themselves to the menu (such as my Diary script), but it won't give it an icon in that case. It is recommended when using those scripts, to place them ABOVE the CMS and set it up as you would any other script inside the CMS itself.
Demo
The demo is attached (http://rmrk.net/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=35085.0;attach=18084). Please note that most of the scripts in the demo are unnecessary. The only one you need is the one titled Phantasia-esque CMS 1.0. However, it is recommended that you get the script from the text document (http://rmrk.net/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=35085.0;attach=18085) as the demo one is set up with other scripts (for the purpose of examples), while the text document is clean and has no special other scripts pre-setup
This script by modern algebra is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License.
Post by: Grafikal on October 06, 2009, 11:10:03 PM
Post by: modern algebra on October 06, 2009, 11:28:38 PM
This one only took a few hours since it's pretty much the same basic engine as FSCMS but with a different layout and with some particularities removed.
Post by: SuperMega on October 07, 2009, 12:09:52 AM
Post by: Lazer Ki on October 07, 2009, 12:41:06 AM
I have to learn to be a scripting god like MA ._.
Post by: Irock on October 07, 2009, 12:41:49 AM
Good work, Modern Algebra. :]
Post by: Cascading Dragon on October 07, 2009, 12:44:47 AM
Now if I could figure out how to do stuff like this. lol
Post by: modern algebra on October 08, 2009, 03:46:03 AM
Post by: tSwitch on October 08, 2009, 03:59:33 AM
Post by: EliasD15 on October 25, 2009, 10:32:15 PM
Code: [Select]
Script 'Phantasia CMS by Modern Algebra' line 784: NoMethodError
occured.
undefined method`each' for nil:ClassHow can I fix this?
Post by: modern algebra on October 25, 2009, 11:08:16 PM
Post by: EliasD15 on October 25, 2009, 11:58:03 PM
By the way, it worked in the demo and not in my game.
The script list I sent you, should help reveal any incompatibilities.
Post by: modern algebra on October 26, 2009, 12:25:34 AM
If it's the line that I'm thinking of (line 784 without any modifications to the script whatsoever), then the only way (unless you deleted stuff you shouldn't have - I'm assuming you haven't modified the script) for that error to occur is if the initialize method of Game_System is overwritten or if you're using an old save file.
But if it's below every custom script, than the error should be occuring in the incompatible script. I can't do any more than that without seeing the project itself.
Post by: EliasD15 on October 26, 2009, 12:31:37 AM
Not really. I'm not familiar with most of those scripts.
If it's the line that I'm thinking of (line 784 without any modifications to the script whatsoever), then the only way (unless you deleted stuff you shouldn't have - I'm assuming you haven't modified the script) for that error to occur is if the initialize method of Game_System is overwritten.
But if it's below every custom script, than the error should be occuring in the incompatible script. I can't do any more than that without seeing the project itself.
I am seriously considering removing the script do the issues.
Post by: modern algebra on October 26, 2009, 12:34:52 AM
Post by: EliasD15 on October 26, 2009, 01:00:08 AM
Post by: modern algebra on October 27, 2009, 01:42:38 AM
Post by: modern algebra on January 03, 2010, 05:04:56 PM
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#==============================================================================
# ** Window_TPCMS_MenuActor
#++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
# This window displays basic status information on a party member.
#==============================================================================
class Window_TPCMS_MenuActor < Window_Base
#~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
# * Draw Actor EXP Gauge
# actor : the actor to draw exp of
# x, y : coordinates to start drawing
# width : the total width of guage
#~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
def draw_actor_exp_gauge (actor, x, y, width = 120)
gw = width
gw *= (actor.exp_progress / actor.next_rest_exp_s.to_i) if actor.next_rest_exp_s.to_i > 0
# Get colors
if Phantasia_CMS::EXP_BAR_COLOR1.is_a? (Fixnum)
gc1 = text_color (Phantasia_CMS::EXP_BAR_COLOR1)
else
gc1 = Color.new (*Phantasia_CMS::EXP_BAR_COLOR1)
end
if Phantasia_CMS::EXP_BAR_COLOR2.is_a? (Fixnum)
gc2 = text_color (Phantasia_CMS::EXP_BAR_COLOR2)
else
gc2 = Color.new (*Phantasia_CMS::EXP_BAR_COLOR2)
end
self.contents.fill_rect(x, y + WLH - 8, width, 6, gauge_back_color)
self.contents.gradient_fill_rect(x, y + WLH - 8, gw, 6, gc1, gc2)
end
end
Post by: Draco on December 14, 2010, 10:06:21 PM
Thanks
~Draco
Post by: yuyu! on December 15, 2010, 07:24:11 PM
Post by: Infinate X on December 28, 2010, 10:04:16 PM
Post by: crow5derlock on August 03, 2011, 06:01:41 PM
Post by: modern algebra on August 03, 2011, 06:25:13 PM
(1) wait for Pacman to write a scene for it in that topic
(2) have it call a common event instead and show the picture in the common event.
If the latter, you would simply make a common event that should look essentially like (Note: if already using Picture Label 1 to show something else, use a different label):
@>Show Picture: 1, IGMap
@>Loop
@>Set Move Route: Player
: $>Wait: 6 Frames
@>Wait: 6 frames
@>Conditional Branch: Button B is pressed
@>Break Loop
@>
: Branch End
@>Conditional Branch: Button C is pressed
@>Break Loop
@>
: Branch End
@>
: Repeat Above
Erase Picture: 1
Open Menu Scene
@>
Then, in the script, just follow the instructions to add a common event call. In other words, do this (assuming it has not already been edited in any way. If it has, you need to pic an ID for the new one that isn't already used -- again, as per the instructions):
Code: [Select]
0 => ["Vocab::item", 144, "$game_party.members.empty?", false, Scene_Item],
1 => ["Vocab::skill", 128, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Skill],
2 => ["Vocab::equip", 51, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Equip],
3 => ["Vocab::status", 137, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Status],
4 => ["Vocab::save", 133, "$game_system.save_disabled", false, Scene_File,
"true, false, false"],
5 => ["Vocab::game_end", 179, -1, false, Scene_End]
And you would change it to this:
Code: [Select]
0 => ["Vocab::item", 144, "$game_party.members.empty?", false, Scene_Item],
1 => ["Vocab::skill", 128, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Skill],
2 => ["Vocab::equip", 51, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Equip],
3 => ["Vocab::status", 137, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Status],
4 => ["Vocab::save", 133, "$game_system.save_disabled", false, Scene_File,
"true, false, false"],
5 => ["Vocab::game_end", 179, -1, false, Scene_End],
6 => ["Map", 153, -1, false, X]
(NOTE how I added that comma after the 5 => line)
The X before the bracket you would replace with the ID of the common event you made. IE, if you made the common event in the first slot of the common event tab, that line would be:
Code: [Select]
6 => ["Map", 153, -1, false, 1]If in the second:
Code: [Select]
6 => ["Map", 153, -1, false, 2]ETC...
Note that this method would stop the player from moving but other events on the map would still be active. If you wanted to prevent that, wait for Pacman to finish the script you requested.
Post by: crow5derlock on August 03, 2011, 07:02:04 PM
Post by: modern algebra on August 03, 2011, 10:49:36 PM
- Each actor gets his own window
it should probably say his/her own window
sorry but im a little picky with certain things
Then shouldn't your protest be: "Each actor/actress gets his/her own window"? :P
I kind of think that whole issue is more or less moot at this point. It's obvious that texts which use the male pronoun to refer to humanity are meant to include women and do not have any intended implication that women are inferior or irrelevant. Whatever its historical origins, imputing to someone who uses the male pronoun in that way a sexist or patriarchal attitude which defines human experience only through the male perspective seems dishonest. It is such a high level of abstraction that I doubt it ever (or at least not since the 1950s) really functioned to reinforce those patriarchal attitudes even on a subconscious level. At least, not any more than using the word "holiday" implies and reinforces a sense of the "holy" or the supernatural in society that disadvantages atheists.
Anyway, I'll change it since it ultimately makes no difference and I'd prefer not to be misunderstood in that way; I normally do use gender-inclusive language but I guess the non-gender-inclusive "actor" term threw me off.
The English language would benefit from a singular gender-neutral pronoun though; the whole "his or hers; him or her; etc" is so inconvenient and breaks flow. :P I think it should have a z or an x in it since I think those letters are underused. Is there a way to lobby a dictionary? I suppose we would also need to make them for all the other gendered words in the English language though so it would be hard to really get read of the "X or Y" construction.
Post by: pacdiggity on August 04, 2011, 06:07:18 AM
Also, I think MA's eventing idea is better. Scene work isn't my best area and he's not only a scripting god; he's an eventing genius.
And yours isn't my only request at the moment, it would take me a while to get to it. I think it'd be better for everyone if you event it.
Post by: modern algebra on August 04, 2011, 05:27:03 PM
Post by: pacdiggity on August 04, 2011, 08:39:13 PM
Post by: crow5derlock on December 06, 2011, 07:31:29 AM
Well, you have two options:
(1) wait for Pacman to write a scene for it in that topic
(2) have it call a common event instead and show the picture in the common event.
If the latter, you would simply make a common event that should look essentially like (Note: if already using Picture Label 1 to show something else, use a different label):
@>Show Picture: 1, IGMap
@>Loop
@>Set Move Route: Player
: $>Wait: 6 Frames
@>Wait: 6 frames
@>Conditional Branch: Button B is pressed
@>Break Loop
@>
: Branch End
@>Conditional Branch: Button C is pressed
@>Break Loop
@>
: Branch End
@>
: Repeat Above
Erase Picture: 1
Open Menu Scene
@>
Then, in the script, just follow the instructions to add a common event call. In other words, do this (assuming it has not already been edited in any way. If it has, you need to pic an ID for the new one that isn't already used -- again, as per the instructions):Code: [Select]
0 => ["Vocab::item", 144, "$game_party.members.empty?", false, Scene_Item],
1 => ["Vocab::skill", 128, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Skill],
2 => ["Vocab::equip", 51, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Equip],
3 => ["Vocab::status", 137, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Status],
4 => ["Vocab::save", 133, "$game_system.save_disabled", false, Scene_File,
"true, false, false"],
5 => ["Vocab::game_end", 179, -1, false, Scene_End]
And you would change it to this:Code: [Select]0 => ["Vocab::item", 144, "$game_party.members.empty?", false, Scene_Item],
1 => ["Vocab::skill", 128, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Skill],
2 => ["Vocab::equip", 51, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Equip],
3 => ["Vocab::status", 137, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Status],
4 => ["Vocab::save", 133, "$game_system.save_disabled", false, Scene_File,
"true, false, false"],
5 => ["Vocab::game_end", 179, -1, false, Scene_End],
6 => ["Map", 153, -1, false, X]
(NOTE how I added that comma after the 5 => line)
The X before the bracket you would replace with the ID of the common event you made. IE, if you made the common event in the first slot of the common event tab, that line would be:Code: [Select]6 => ["Map", 153, -1, false, 1]
If in the second:Code: [Select]6 => ["Map", 153, -1, false, 2]
ETC...
Note that this method would stop the player from moving but other events on the map would still be active. If you wanted to prevent that, wait for Pacman to finish the script you requested.
i seem to be bothering you allot on this one topic, and i tested this, its awesome, but anyway is there a way to insert a button on the menu that calls the common event in this, or do i just have to live with putting map billboards up everywhere?
Post by: modern algebra on December 07, 2011, 12:48:38 AM
i seem to be bothering you allot on this one topic, and i tested this, its awesome, but anyway is there a way to insert a button on the menu that calls the common event in this, or do i just have to live with putting map billboards up everywhere?
Umm, that's what you quoted. It's:
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[quote author=modern algebra link=topic=35085.msg494092#msg494092 date=1312395913]
Then, in the script, just follow the instructions to add a common event call. In other words, do this (assuming it has not already been edited in any way. If it has, you need to pic an ID for the new one that isn't already used -- again, as per the instructions):
[code]
0 => ["Vocab::item", 144, "$game_party.members.empty?", false, Scene_Item],
1 => ["Vocab::skill", 128, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Skill],
2 => ["Vocab::equip", 51, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Equip],
3 => ["Vocab::status", 137, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Status],
4 => ["Vocab::save", 133, "$game_system.save_disabled", false, Scene_File,
"true, false, false"],
5 => ["Vocab::game_end", 179, -1, false, Scene_End]
And you would change it to this:
Code: [Select]
0 => ["Vocab::item", 144, "$game_party.members.empty?", false, Scene_Item],
1 => ["Vocab::skill", 128, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Skill],
2 => ["Vocab::equip", 51, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Equip],
3 => ["Vocab::status", 137, "$game_party.members.empty?", true, Scene_Status],
4 => ["Vocab::save", 133, "$game_system.save_disabled", false, Scene_File,
"true, false, false"],
5 => ["Vocab::game_end", 179, -1, false, Scene_End],
6 => ["Map", 153, -1, false, X]
(NOTE how I added that comma after the 5 => line)
The X before the bracket you would replace with the ID of the common event you made.
[/quote]
All you would then need to do is put 6 in the Command List. So, instead of:
Code: [Select]
COMMANDLIST = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
It would be something like:
Code: [Select]
COMMANDLIST = [0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 5]Post by: Wimpy on December 18, 2011, 12:31:49 PM
Screenshot:
(https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flparchive.org%2FPhantasy-Star-3%2FUpdate%252013%2F10-ps3_1056.png&hash=af3e24fd115a4d9a6b53d169743c5535e06dde52)
Adan would be the first character, then Mieu, Wren, and followed by Gwyn. The last (empty) box is reserved for the fifth character.
Post by: DoctorTodd on December 18, 2011, 05:28:06 PM
Post by: Wimpy on December 18, 2011, 09:37:43 PM
However, I'll give requesting the script I had in mind a shot. :) Thank you very much.
EDIT: Is it possible to move the windows/actor positions, or would that be a bit of work to modify this script?
Post by: DoctorTodd on January 01, 2012, 06:55:30 PM