Dual MP

I'd like a script which creates a second "MP" (for my intents and purposes, I shall call it SP). It acts just like MP and skills can cost SP, MP, or both. Otherwise, it's MP under a different name. If I could get a script to do that for me... I'd really appreciate it, thanks.

i know there is a "jp" system you could probably rename, i never used it myself however i believe it works as a second cost for skills much like you describe.

http://rmrk.net/index.php/topic,42396.0.html
i can't for the life of me remember if it's even on there, the computer i'm on currently hasn't got any of my files on it, i'll check for you later unless someone else replies. (there are demos on there displaying scripts, look at a few... i think it may be on http://www.rpgmakervx.net/index.php?showtopic=19726 )

The JP system is in the YEM demo which is on that page. But I don't think that's what you're after.
So basically, you want another MP system that is displayed in actor's statuses, skill costs and can be recovered through potions? That would actually be quite easy if you aren't using any other scripts.

@Wakka: Yes, that's exactly what I'm looking for!

Err... I am using these scripts though:
YERD_Victory Aftermath
YERD_Extended Equip
KGC_EquipExtension
SSS Passive Skills
YERD_CustomBattleAction
YERD_Subclass
YERD_Custom_Skill_Effects

I think I have all of those scripts somewhere. I'll look into it.

I added another script which I think is quite relevant:

YERD Party Display:

Spoiler for:

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#===============================================================================
#
# Yanfly Engine RD - Display Party Data 2.0
# Last Date Updated: 2009.05.30
# Level: Easy
#
# This pretty much changes the party information window in battles to show the
# party member names horizontally than vertically. When structured as such,
# you'll be able to see the party members' faces and/or sprites. With the new
# arrangement, the player can also see up to four status effects on each actor
# as opposed to the original two. A big difference.
#
# Version 2.0 gives options to change font size, show extra gauges (for rage and
# morale) and no longer hides the actor sprite behind the states.
#
#===============================================================================
# Instructions
#===============================================================================
#
# Just put this script under Materials and that's it. If you'd like to change
# other settings such as showing the face graphic or changing its opacity, just
# scroll down a bit and make adjustments as necessary.
#
#===============================================================================
# Updates:
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# o 2009.05.30 - Fixed max states shown bug.
#              - Greatly improved drawing efficiency.
# o 2009.05.16 - Started and finished version 2.0.
# o 2009.02.23 - Started script and finished.
#===============================================================================
#
# Compatibility
# - Alias: Window_BattleStatus, initialize
# - Overwrites: Window_BattleStatus, draw_item
#
#===============================================================================

$imported = {} if $imported == nil
$imported["DisplayPartyData"] = true

module YE
  module BATTLE
    module DISPLAY
     
      # This changes what will and will not be shown. If you choose to shown
      # the actor's face graphic, you can choose its opacity. 255 means it's
      # fully visible while 0 means it's completely transparent. For the
      # number of states shown, do not exceed 4 unless you want the states to
      # overlap into the next actor's data window.
      SHOW_ALLY_FACE    = true
      ALLY_FACE_OPACITY = 100
      SHOW_ALLY_SPRITE  = false
      MAX_STATES_SHOWN  = 4
     
      # This governs the sizes used for each of the items in the display.
      NAME_FONT_SIZE  = 16
      STAT_FONT_SIZE  = 16
     
      # This governs how HP and MP are shown. Here is a type listing for each
      # individual one.
      # Type 1 = Current           Type 4 = Current & Percentage
      # Type 2 = Current/Maximum   Type 5 = Current/Max & Percent
      # Type 3 = Percentage
      SHOWN_HP_TYPE = 2
      SHOWN_MP_TYPE = 2
     
      # For those using Custom Skill Effects and would like to show Rage for
      # your bar, input the ID's of the classes you would Rage to appear for.
      # The reason this is dependent on class rather than character is because
      # if the character switches classes to one that no longer uses rage, the
      # rage meter will be useless there.
      RAGE_CLASSES = [1, 2]
     
      # This governs the type of display used for Rage. Here's a list of the
      # various types of way you can choose to display Rage. If you don't want
      # rage to be displayed at all, set it to 0.
      # Type 1 - Rage icon and number value appears in lower left corner. MP
      #          bar is moved over to give room for Rage bar.
      # Type 2 - Rage icon and number value appears in lower right corner. MP
      #          bar is on the left side instead.
      RAGE_DISPLAY = 1
     
      # This governs the text shown for rage and the gauge colours used.
      RAGE_TEXT   = "RG"
      RAGE_GAUGE1 = 2
      RAGE_GAUGE2 = 10
     
      # For those who are using Battler Stat Morale, this script can place a
      # morale gauge under your MP bar (after pushing it upward).
      GAUGE_MORALE   = false
      MORALE_TEXT    = "Morale"
      MORALE_GAUGE1  = 28        # This is for positive morale.
      MORALE_GAUGE2  = 29        # This is for positive morale.
      MORALE_GAUGE3  = 30        # This is for positive morale.
      MORALE_GAUGE4  = 31        # This is for positive morale.
     
      # For those who don't want an extra gauge but would still like to show
      # morale, there's an icon you can display for it instead. Morale icon
      # will not appear if morale is equal to zero.
      ICON_MORALE = true
      ICON_MORALE_HIGH = 242     # Appears when morale is positive.
      ICON_MORALE_LOW  = 241     # Appears when morale is negative.
      MORALE_DIVISOR   = 100     # How much morale shown is divided by.
      MORALE_FONT_SIZE = 16      # This is the font size used for morale icon.
      MORALE_COL_HIGH  = 0       # This is the text colour used for high morale.
      MORALE_COL_LOW   = 8       # This is the text colour used for low morale.
     
    end # end module DISPLAY
  end # end module BATTLE
end # end module YE

#===============================================================================
# Don't touch anything past here or else your computer will explode and you will
# be a very sad person.
#===============================================================================

#==============================================================================
# Window_BattleStatus
#==============================================================================

class Window_BattleStatus < Window_Selectable

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Alias Object Initialization
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias displaypartydata_initialize initialize unless $@
  def initialize
    displaypartydata_initialize
    @column_max = $game_party.members.size
    @spacing = 0
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Item
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_item(index)
    rect = Rect.new(0, 0, 0, 0)
    rect.width = 96
    rect.height = 96
    rect.x = index * 96
    rect.y = 0
    self.contents.clear_rect(rect)
    self.contents.font.color = normal_color
    @actor = $game_party.members[index]
    draw_party_face(index)
    draw_party_state(index)
    draw_party_name(index)
    draw_party_graphic(index)
    draw_party_hp(index)
    draw_party_mp(index)
    draw_party_morale(index)
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Update Cursor
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update_cursor
    if @index < 0
      self.cursor_rect.empty
    else
      self.cursor_rect.set(@index * 96, 0, 96, 96)
    end
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Party Face
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_party_face(index)
    return unless YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::SHOW_ALLY_FACE
    opacity = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::ALLY_FACE_OPACITY
    @actor = $game_party.members[index]
    face_name = @actor.face_name
    face_index = @actor.face_index
    bitmap = Cache.face(face_name)
    rect = Rect.new(0, 0, 0, 0)
    rect.x = face_index % 4 * 96 + 4 / 2
    rect.y = face_index / 4 * 96 + 4 / 2
    rect.width = 92
    rect.height = 92
    self.contents.blt(index * 96 + 2, 2, bitmap, rect, opacity)
    bitmap.dispose
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Party State
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_party_state(index)
    return unless YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MAX_STATES_SHOWN > 0
    dx = index * 96
    dy = WLH * 1
    dw = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MAX_STATES_SHOWN * 24
    draw_actor_state(@actor, dx, dy, dw)
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Party Graphic
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_party_graphic(index)
    return unless YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::SHOW_ALLY_SPRITE
    @actor = $game_party.members[index]
    dx = index * 96 + 48
    dy = WLH * 3 - YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE + 16 + 2
    if $imported["BattlerStatMorale"] and YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::GAUGE_MORALE
      dy -= YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE
    end
    draw_character(@actor.character_name, @actor.character_index, dx, dy)
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Party Name
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_party_name(index)
    self.contents.font.color = hp_color(@actor)
    self.contents.font.size = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::NAME_FONT_SIZE
    dx = 96 * index + 4
    dy = 0
    dw = 94
    if $imported["BattlerStatMorale"] and YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::ICON_MORALE
      dw -= 24
    end
    self.contents.draw_text(dx, dy, dw, WLH, @actor.name)
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Party HP
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_party_hp(index)
    dx = index * 96 + 2
    dy = WLH * 3 - YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE + 2
    if $imported["BattlerStatMorale"] and YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::GAUGE_MORALE
      dy -= YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE
    end
    dw = 92
    draw_actor_hp_gauge(@actor, dx, dy, dw)
    self.contents.font.size = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE
    self.contents.font.color = system_color
    self.contents.draw_text(dx + 2, dy + 4, 28, WLH, Vocab::hp_a, 0)
    self.contents.font.color = hp_color(@actor)
    text = sprintf("%d/%d", @actor.hp, @actor.maxhp)
    percent = @actor.hp * 100.0 / @actor.maxhp
    case YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::SHOWN_HP_TYPE
    when 1; text = @actor.hp
    when 2; text = sprintf("%d/%d", @actor.hp, @actor.maxhp)
    when 3; text = sprintf("%d%%", percent)
    when 4; text = sprintf("%d %d%%", @actor.hp, percent)
    when 5; text = sprintf("%d/%d %d%%", @actor.hp, @actor.maxhp, percent)
    end
    self.contents.draw_text(dx + 30, dy + 4, dw - 32, WLH, text, 2)
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Party HP
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_party_mp(index)
    dx = index * 96 + 2
    dy = WLH * 3
    if $imported["BattlerStatMorale"] and YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::GAUGE_MORALE
      dy -= YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE
    end
    dw = 92
    #---
    move_mp_bar = false
    if $imported["CustomSkillEffects"]
      if YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::RAGE_CLASSES.include?(@actor.class.id)
        move_mp_bar = true
      end
      if $imported["SubclassSelectionSystem"] and @actor.subclass != nil
        if YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::RAGE_CLASSES.include?(@actor.subclass.id)
          move_mp_bar = true
        end
      end
    end
    if move_mp_bar and YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::RAGE_DISPLAY == 1
      dw /= 2
      dx += dw
      draw_party_rage(index)
    elsif move_mp_bar and YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::RAGE_DISPLAY == 1
      dw /= 2
      draw_party_rage(index)
    end
    #---
    draw_actor_mp_gauge(@actor, dx, dy, dw)
    self.contents.font.size = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE
    self.contents.font.color = system_color
    self.contents.draw_text(dx + 2, dy + 4, 28, WLH, Vocab::mp_a, 0)
    self.contents.font.color = mp_color(@actor)
    text = sprintf("%d/%d", @actor.mp, @actor.maxmp)
    unless @actor.maxmp == 0
      percent = @actor.mp * 100.0 / @actor.maxmp
    else
      percent = 0
    end
    case YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::SHOWN_MP_TYPE
    when 1; text = @actor.mp
    when 2; text = sprintf("%d/%d", @actor.mp, @actor.maxmp)
    when 3; text = sprintf("%d%%", percent)
    when 4; text = sprintf("%d %d%%", @actor.mp, percent)
    when 5; text = sprintf("%d/%d %d%%", @actor.mp, @actor.maxmp, percent)
    end
    self.contents.draw_text(dx + 30, dy + 4, dw - 32, WLH, text, 2)
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Party Rage
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_party_rage(index)
    return unless $imported["CustomSkillEffects"]
    dx = 0
    dy = WLH * 3
    if $imported["BattlerStatMorale"] and YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::GAUGE_MORALE
      dy -= YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE
    end
    dw = 92 / 2
    if YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::RAGE_DISPLAY == 1
      dx = index * 96 + 2
    elsif YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::RAGE_DISPLAY == 2
      dx = index * 96 + 2 + dw
    end
    draw_rage_gauge(@actor, dx, dy, dw)
    self.contents.font.size = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE
    self.contents.font.color = system_color
    text = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::RAGE_TEXT
    self.contents.draw_text(dx + 2, dy + 4, 28, WLH, text, 0)
    self.contents.font.color = mp_color(@actor)
    text = @actor.rage
    self.contents.draw_text(dx + 30, dy + 4, dw - 32, WLH, text, 2)
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Rage Gauge
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_rage_gauge(actor, x, y, width = 120)
    return unless $imported["CustomSkillEffects"]
    gc0 = gauge_back_color
    gc1 = text_color(YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::RAGE_GAUGE1)
    gc2 = text_color(YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::RAGE_GAUGE2)
    gh = 6
    gy = y + WLH - 8 - (gh - 6)
    gb = width
    self.contents.fill_rect(x, gy, gb, gh, gc0)
    if actor.rage <= 0
      gw = 0
    else
      gw = gb * actor.rage / YE::BATTLE::MAX_RAGE
    end
    self.contents.gradient_fill_rect(x, gy, gw, gh, gc1, gc2)
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Party Morale
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_party_morale(index)
    return unless $imported["BattlerStatMorale"]
    draw_morale_icon(index)
    return unless YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::GAUGE_MORALE
    dx = index * 96 + 2
    dy = WLH * 3
    dw = 92
    draw_morale_gauge(@actor, dx, dy, dw)
    self.contents.font.size = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::STAT_FONT_SIZE
    self.contents.font.color = system_color
    text = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MORALE_TEXT
    self.contents.draw_text(dx + 2, dy + 4, 44, WLH, text, 0)
    self.contents.font.color = normal_color
    text = sprintf("%+d", @actor.morale)
    self.contents.draw_text(dx + 46, dy + 4, 44, WLH, text, 2)
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Morale Gauge
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_morale_gauge(actor, x, y, width = 120)
    return unless $imported["BattlerStatMorale"]
    gc0 = gauge_back_color
    gc1 = text_color(YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MORALE_GAUGE1)
    gc2 = text_color(YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MORALE_GAUGE2)
    gc3 = text_color(YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MORALE_GAUGE3)
    gc4 = text_color(YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MORALE_GAUGE4)
    gh = 6
    gy = y + WLH - 8 - (gh - 6)
    gb = width
    self.contents.fill_rect(x, gy, gb, gh, gc0)
    if actor.morale == 0
      gw = 0
    elsif actor.morale > 0
      gw = gb * actor.morale / actor.max_morale
      self.contents.gradient_fill_rect(x, gy, gw, gh, gc1, gc2)
    else
      gw = gb * actor.morale / actor.min_morale
      x += gb - gw
      self.contents.gradient_fill_rect(x, gy, gw, gh, gc3, gc4)
    end
  end
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Draw Morale Icon
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_morale_icon(index)
    return unless YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::ICON_MORALE
    morale = @actor.morale / YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MORALE_DIVISOR
    return if morale == 0
    dx = index * 96 + 72
    dy = 0
    if morale > 0
      icon = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::ICON_MORALE_HIGH
      colour = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MORALE_COL_HIGH
    else
      icon = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::ICON_MORALE_LOW
      colour = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MORALE_COL_LOW
    end
    draw_icon(icon, dx, dy)
    self.contents.font.size = YE::BATTLE::DISPLAY::MORALE_FONT_SIZE
    self.contents.font.color = text_color(colour)
    text = sprintf("%+d%%", morale)
    self.contents.draw_text(dx + 2, dy + 2, 20, 20, text, 1)
  end
 
end # end Window_BattleStatus

#===============================================================================
#
# END OF FILE
#
#===============================================================================

If it could work with that... Thank you so much for helping me out with this!

EDIT: I'll message you the codes for the rest. Stupid character limit ><

EDIT2: Well, the character limit still applies and even worse, 1 of the scripts can't even fit into a single message. Feel free to tell me if you're missing any of the scripts or too lazy to find, I'll send it to you right away. Thanks again for helping me!

Because of the number of scripts you're using, I think it'd be easier to just upload the project, link it to me and then I'd be able to make the system to your exact specifications. Could you possibly include a text file or whatever that gives me more specific instructions?

Umm sure. Will do.


I'll create a commented text description of what it would do at the top of the script editor above everything else.

Thanks so much for this man

Pacman, if you can successfully make this script compatible with Melody, I'll send you a donation through paypal {if you have it}. There have been SEVERAL people asking for a script like this. There is one that exists, and it executes it pretty well, but there is no compatibility for Melody. I'll keep an eye on this topic, because I desperately need this script in order to continue with my project.

Pacman, if you can successfully make this script compatible with Melody, I'll send you a donation through paypal {if you have it}. There have been SEVERAL people asking for a script like this. There is one that exists, and it executes it pretty well, but there is no compatibility for Melody. I'll keep an eye on this topic, because I desperately need this script in order to continue with my project.

One exists? I've been searching but no success...

Tell me, can you link it for me?

Yeah, can you give us links? It'd be much easier for me if I just had to make it compatible.
And no, I don't have PayPal, but I wouldn't want to take your money for something as relatively simple as this.

The YEM battle melody has a system like this called rage it can be used as a skill cost rage is earned by taking damage dealing damage things like that rage can also be added or subtraced by putting tags in the item or skill note boxes the rage feature is standard with the YEM battle system but it can be added by itself too you will just have to find the script.

The YEM battle melody has a system like this called rage it can be used as a skill cost rage is earned by taking damage dealing damage things like that rage can also be added or subtraced by putting tags in the item or skill note boxes the rage feature is standard with the YEM battle system but it can be added by itself too you will just have to find the script.

I have the YEM Battle Engine Melody but the compatibility is rather terrible so I left it be.

Anyways, the problem with a rage feature is that the rage system gains rage by being hit, attacking, etc. and to my knowledge, I cannot make a potion of rage.

I'll post a couple reference links.

THIS is the script I was referring to earlier. It allows for multiple resources and can set multiple costs to skills. The scripter had tried a compatibility patch for melody, but couldn't pull it off.

THIS is a request I made that explains how Rage can be tweaked to allow for it to become a more useful alternate resource, thus eliminating the need for a new script. The only thing I forgot to add was that, as doomed2die said, there was no way to replenish rage through items.

That's nearly exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! I just need it to be compatible with the battle HUD now

Also, I'm unsure if it can, but I do need skills/items to cost/heal multiple energies (I only have 2 but.. )

I've completed all the Data Structure, module, REGEXP and Game data stuff, and I'm now starting on the windows. Would you like the SP bar drawn underneath the MP bar in the menu?

Yeah, under would be nice.

I've completed all the Data Structure, module, REGEXP and Game data stuff, and I'm now starting on the windows. Would you like the SP bar drawn underneath the MP bar in the menu?

This is fantastic. Any idea of a release date? This will be such a motivator, can't wait.

I've completed all the Data Structure, module, REGEXP and Game data stuff, and I'm now starting on the windows. Would you like the SP bar drawn underneath the MP bar in the menu?

This is fantastic. Any idea of a release date? This will be such a motivator, can't wait.

He looks like he's far along; he sent me a screenshot and it's looking great.

Should be done either today or Friday. I'm busy most of Thursday.
My VX has stopped working for whatever reason, but I'll see what I can do.

I've finished the window work. All that's left is fine-tuning everything and making sure the notetags work.

Wonderful. If you need to test it more, I'll be available pretty much all day today. Just in case your VX is still acting up.

EDIT: Wait, I'm slightly confused. Was this script going to be compatible with Melody? Or was it being made specifically for doomed2die's HUD?

I'll first make it for the YERD Party Display, then I'll try and integrate it into BEM completely.

Excuse the double-post, but I've had a revelation.
Now, both items and skills will be able to cost sp, recover sp by a set percentage or value, and weapons and armor will be able to half sp costs for skills a la mp. Actors can be set as skillful, meaning their skills have half sp cost like pharmacology for mp. Damage done by skills and items can also be applied to sp now. Most of this is done through notebox tags, but because actors don't have noteboxes their features are now handled through arrays built into the script. The script is in a very flimsy beta, the window work is still shaky (I realized something going wrong, it'll be fixed soon), and it is very hopeful to be released on Friday.
Of course, I'm yet to annotate the script, but that should be a very quick process.

That's quite a list of features. Great to hear. Keep us posted, and thanks again.

That's perfect. You're awesome lol