Icon Actor Command Window
Authors: Reno-s--Joker, Calintz16438
Version: 3.0
Type: Aesthetic Enhancement for Actor Command Window
Key Term: Battle Add-on
IntroductionSomething I hope I can thank this awesome community with.
![:D :D](https://forum.chaos-project.com/Smileys/default/laugh.gif)
A purely aesthetic modification of the actor's command window (Attack, Skill, etc. window) during battle. See screenshots/demo for better description.
You will have to customise Scene Battle yourself and link it to this script if you have more battle commands (e.g. special skill windows like 'summon' or 'status').
This was my second script, so at the moment it's kinda rigid and hard to customise (although now greatly improved thanks to Calintz's help
![Kiss :-*](https://forum.chaos-project.com/Smileys/default/kiss.gif)
). If anyone likes it enough, i'll try my best to make it even better.
![:D :D](https://forum.chaos-project.com/Smileys/default/laugh.gif)
Features
- Now features easy to use config options so no scripting familiarity is needed at all!
![:D :D](https://forum.chaos-project.com/Smileys/default/laugh.gif)
- Now includes an option for vertical icons!
- Four tip window/ icon window combinations to choose from.
- Each actor's commands on their turn appear in a centred* command window
- Commands appear as icons (no text)
- Non-invasive tip text to explain icons - select between two types (to ensure readability of tip - see screenshots)
- Can have any number of commands (except it will go off the screen if you have TOO many of course)
- Uses larger icons than normal
- * Customise all position, opacity, windowskin, colour, etc. values easily with Cal's new config section
ScreenshotsDefault ScriptScreenies Demonstrating Tip Window Styles: ShowHide Screenie for default window style (shorter battlers) - the tip window is under the icons
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb72/reno-s--brain/default.jpg)
Screenie for alternate window style (taller batters) - it's almost impossible to read when they're too tall
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb72/reno-s--brain/for_taller.jpg)
Calintz's ScriptScreenies Demonstrating Cal's Script: ShowHide Coloured text
![](http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc283/Derek16438/RMXP%20Screenshots/Horizontal%20Actor%20Command%20Window%20Battle%20Add-On/ActorCommand_mod02.jpg)
Standard text
![](http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc283/Derek16438/RMXP%20Screenshots/Horizontal%20Actor%20Command%20Window%20Battle%20Add-On/ActorCommand_mod03.jpg)
Version 3.0Coming soon... hopefully. ^-^
For the time being... just get the gist from the other versions.
![xD :xD:](https://forum.chaos-project.com/Smileys/default/XD.gif)
DemoVersion 3.0 Demo: Rapidsharehttp://rapidshare.com/files/205553108/Actor_Command.rarOlder VersionsDefault Script Demo - Mediafire:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jyzqgxrkkzj (more up-to-date, I think)
Default Script Alternate download site - Rapidshare:
http://rapidshare.com/files/184111783/ActorCommandDemo.rarCalintz's Script Download
http://www.sendspace.com/file/rjrq73
ScriptThis is only the default script. Please download Calintz's demo if you wish to use his version of the script, and the 3.0 demo if you wish to use the latest version of the script (includes both Calintz's additions and the default script).
Main Script now with Scene_Battle Mods Included: ShowHide #==============================================================================
# ** Horizontal Battle Actor Command Window with Icons
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# brought to you by Reno-s--Joker
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# ** Window_ActorCommand
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# This window is used to select whether to fight or escape on the battle
# screen.
#==============================================================================
class Window_ActorCommand < Window_Selectable
# Quick customisation - make false if you want an opaque window along the top
# for the icon tips. Better for busy battle backs and tall actor battlers.
# Keep true if you want the window to remain transparent and under the actor
# command window.
TIP_TRANS = true # True is default
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Object Initialization
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def initialize
# Change these at will - they will not actually appear on the command window
# Just a good reminder :)
@commands = ["attack", "skills", "defend", "item", "rubbish", "random" ]
#Don't change this:
@item_max = @commands.size
# This section keeps the window centred no matter how many objects
super (0, 0, (64*@item_max)+32, 80)
self.contents = Bitmap.new(self.width-32, self.height-32)
self.x = (640-self.width)/2
#You can customise these to change opacity and position of the window:
self.y = 242
self.opacity = 150
self.back_opacity = 95
# Change the icons in this section if you're re-ordering the commands
for i in 0..@commands.size
case i
when 0
icon = "C-attack" # Change this to the icon of the first command
when 1
icon = "C-skill" # Change this to the icon of the second command
when 2
icon = "C-defend" # ... etc.
when 3
icon = "C-item"
# If you have assigned icons to all your desired commands, you can delete
# the two lines below:
else
icon = "C-errorhandling"
end
draw_item(i, 8+(64*i), 0,icon, 235)
end
self.active = false
self.visible = false
self.index = 0
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Set up the icon tip window
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
@tip_window = Window_Help.new
if TIP_TRANS == false
@tip_window.opacity = 150
else
@tip_window.contents = Bitmap.new(self.width-32, self.height-32)
@tip_window.contents.font.size = 18
@tip_window.contents.font.color = system_color
@tip_window.contents.font.bold = true
@tip_window.x = self.x
@tip_window.y = self.y + 55
@tip_window.width= self.width
@tip_window.height= 82
@tip_window.opacity = 0
end
@tip_window.active = false
@tip_window.visible= false
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Define method draw_item (used for the icons)
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def draw_item(index, x, y, picture, opacity)
bitmap = RPG::Cache.icon(picture)
self.contents.blt(x, y, bitmap, Rect.new(0, 0, 48, 48), opacity)
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Update Cursor Rectangle
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def update_cursor_rect
if @index >= 0 and @index <=(@commands.size-1)
self.cursor_rect.set(8 + index * 64, 0, 48, 48)
end
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Frame Update
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def update
if self.active and @index >= 0 and @index <=(@commands.size-1)
if Input.repeat?(Input::RIGHT)
$game_system.se_play($data_system.cursor_se)
@index += 1
end
# If the left directional button was pressed
if Input.repeat?(Input::LEFT)
$game_system.se_play($data_system.cursor_se)
@index -= 1
end
# Update help text (update_help is defined by the subclasses)
if self.active and @tip_window != nil
update_help
if Input.repeat?(Input::C)
@tip_window.visible = false
end
if Input.repeat?(Input::B)
@tip_window.visible = false
end
end
# Update cursor rectangle
update_cursor_rect
elsif self.active
# This section is a bit messy, but it makes the cursor 'loop' through the
# commands when you go too far left or right
if @index=0
if Input.press?(Input::LEFT)
@index=(@commands.size-1)
end
end
if @index>=@commands.size
@index=0
end
end
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Update the tip window text when you 'hover' over commands
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def update_help
case index
when 0
@tip_window.visible=true
@tip_window.set_text("Attack the enemy with your weapon", 1)
# Change the above to the description for your first command
when 1
@tip_window.visible=true
@tip_window.set_text("Use learned magic skills", 1)
# Change the above to the description for your second command
when 2
@tip_window.visible=true
@tip_window.set_text("Defend against attacks", 1)
# ... etc.
when 3
@tip_window.visible=true
@tip_window.set_text("Use an item from your bag", 1)
# If you have assigned descriptions for all your desired commands, you can
# delete the three lines below:
else
@tip_window.visible=true
@tip_window.set_text("<insert command description here>", 1)
end
end
end
#==============================================================================
# ** End of Main Script
#==============================================================================
#==============================================================================
# ** Scene Battle Mods - thanks to Fantasist's Help :)
#==============================================================================
class Scene_Battle
alias start_phase1_mod start_phase1
def start_phase1
start_phase1_mod
if @actor_command_window.is_a?(Window_Command)
@actor_command_window.dispose
@actor_command_window = Window_ActorCommand.new
end
end
alias phase3_setup_command_window_mod phase3_setup_command_window
def phase3_setup_command_window
phase3_setup_command_window_mod
@actor_command_window.x=(640-@actor_command_window.width)/2
end
end
#==============================================================================
# ** End of Scene Battle Mods
#==============================================================================
InstructionsTo download latest version:See demos section above. It should be the first link. When you open the script in RMXP, check the comments in the first part of the script for how to customise. <3
...
If you'd like to download the original script (this does not include the nice customisation available in Calintz's script):Download the demo and use the game's script layout as a guide. Demo requires Standard RTP thing to work.
OR
Copy and paste the script ("Main Script") above main.
You no longer need to make the two separate mods as before.
![Happy :)](https://forum.chaos-project.com/Smileys/default/happy.gif)
Finally, put your icons in the 'Graphics\Icons' folder and change the beginning parts of the main script to match their filenames. The icons should be 48x48.
To use Calintz's Mod:Download the demo from the above link.
CompatibilityI'm pretty sure it WON'T work with any kind of CBS which doesn't involve the standard tell-your-actor-what-to-do-using-a-window function (e.g. an ABS).
Currently does not work well with Blizzard's Chaos Rage Limit System, and probably not with RTAB either
, but I am still working on a new version! Please see this version of the script and Blizzard's EOS script if you wish to embark on this quest yourself using a vertical window: [REQUEST]I am looking to make these scripts compatible.
Credits and Thanks
- Calintz for adding to my script and making a wonderful new version of the script! ^-^
- GubiD from Creation Asylum forums for pointing me out to...
- http://www.rpgrevolution.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t18178.html - Jens009 BoF Cross Command
- Golden Sun for GBA - the inspiration for this script
- shdwlink1993 for databasing my script
- Fantasist for helping me improve the script by aliasing the Scene_Battle mods in to the main script
- Jackolas for pointing out a bug!
- Calintz (again) for suggesting I make it compatible with Blizzard's CRLS - it kinda worked!
![Tongue :P](https://forum.chaos-project.com/Smileys/default/tongue.gif)
Author's NotesI have managed to develop some compatibility with Blizzard's Chaos Rage Limit System! Thanks to Calintz for giving me the motivation to make it work!
Check second page of posts for demo DL.Works great with window skins that don't use a rectangle as their selection shape (e.g. a glowing circle would make the icon appear to glow as you passed over it).
Also highly recommended - a battle command memory script.I'm not a scripter so apologies about the version number and version history.... ^^;
And finally - please let me know if you get any errors!