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Ooooh! Got it. Blushing + Cheery

Thank you so much for all the effort, DerVVulfman. I really appreciate it. Cheery

It has been on my mind, but the use of the already-existing damage pops to show off the "Peeper!" notifications and the items stolen pops is no good.

That is to say, the default damage pop system should remain intact and a separate damage pop for the steal/peep reactions should be crafted. The steal/peep pop would be made much like what already exists in the default pop code, and would act independent.

That way, you could show an actual "Damage" pop applied to an enemy -and- a "Peeper!" or a stolen item pop along side.

Under the current state, that's a big nope for visible damage.

That's a good idea! Up until you began analyzing the script, I didn't even know that the script used the damage display. It does seem like it limits the script's usability.

I take my time.... Blushing + Cheery

Granted, I have other responsibilities. BUT...

It'll get there. Currently, I have the steal pops (which covers both steal and peep) appear 20px below the default pops. So indeed.... you have damage and peeps or damage and steals. The only caveat is you cannot have steal and peep combined. But who does steal peep combined????

And unlike the original script, the "Peeper!" damage pop appears before the generation of the peep window instead of after. I used the same timing mechanics for both the steal pops and peep pops.

I need to re-examine the alignment of the custom damage pops. Whilst based on the code from the steal script, it appears off-center when compared to the native damage pops. Other than that, they function as they have in the past, with the steal pops including the icon and colorful text and border depending on actor and enemy battler.

This did entail a bit of serious rewrite. And I may need add more configuration content. BUT AT LEAST it will have instructions. Laughing + Tongue sticking out

OH HOORAY!!!!! Shocked

That is AWESOME! Looking forward to the final script.

Speaking of, I just noticed that the original script was part of the CA Archived Script Listing!

https://www.save-point.org/showthread.php?tid=6642

(RIP Creation Asylum)

Indeed. You may really like perusing the old Archives boards. Find stuff once thought lost.

Oh, and I have been adding to the configuration section a bunch of "WORDS" as it is. That is to say, words that are not in the Database Tab that appear within the pop-up screenies:

#==============================================================================
# ** Window_Peep
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# This window class contains cursor movement and scroll functions.
#==============================================================================

class Window_Peep < Window_Base

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Object Initialization
# enemy : enemy battler
# immune : flag if enemy immune from being peeped/scanned
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def initialize(enemy, immune = false)
#
# Window dimensions
super(120, 32, 400, 262)
#
# Set window dimensions
self.contents = Bitmap.new(width - 32, height - 32)
self.z = 9990
self.opacity = 250
self.contents_opacity = 250
#
# Set enemy and refresh
@enemy = enemy
refresh(immune)
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Dispose
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def dispose
@sprite.dispose
self.contents.dispose
super
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh
# immune : flag if enemy immune from being peeped/scanned
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh(immune = false)
#
# Clear values at start
done = false # Assume sprite not sized
opacity = 0 # Reset opacity to 0
#
# Prepare text and sprite for display
refresh_text(immune) # Get enemy stats to show
refresh_sprite # Get enemy sprite to show
refresh_enemy_coords # Get sprite coord settings
#
# Execute a loop
loop do
#
Graphics.update # Frame update
Input.update # Update input method
if Input.trigger?(Input::C) # When C is pressed
dispose # Dispose the window
break # stop the loop
end
opacity = refresh_opacity_increase(opacity) # Increase the opacity
done = true if refresh_sprite_zoom? # Adjust sprite size
refresh_sprite_move if done # Move sprite if sprite sized
#
end
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh text display
# immune : flag if enemy immune from being peeped/scanned
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh_text(immune)
#
# Initial Editor Database words
hp_words = $data_system.words.hp + ": "
sp_words = $data_system.words.sp + ": "
gold_words = $data_system.words.gold + ": "
#
# Custom System words in the Config section
name_words = MM_Steal::PEEP_NAME + ": "
exp_words = MM_Steal::PEEP_EXP + ": "
states_words = MM_Steal::PEEP_STATES + ": "
common_words = MM_Steal::PEEP_COMMON + ": "
rare_words = MM_Steal::PEEP_RARE + ": "
#
# Get contents to display in window
name = name_words + @enemy.name
hp_txt = hp_words + @enemy.hp.to_s + " / " + @enemy.maxhp.to_s
sp_txt = sp_words + @enemy.sp.to_s + " / " + @enemy.maxsp.to_s
exp_txt = exp_words + @enemy.exp.to_s
gold_txt = gold_words + @enemy.gold.to_s
states = states_words + refresh_states
common = common_words + refresh_common
rare = rare_words + refresh_rare
immune_txt = MM_Steal::PEEP_IMMUNE_TEXT
#
# Show name (always)
self.contents.draw_text(10, -18, 400, 50, name)
#
# Display immunity text and exit if immune
if immune
# Text is centered vertically as well as horizontally
self.contents.draw_text(0, self.height / 2, 400-64, 60, immune_txt, 1)
return
end
#
# Display all pertinant data if not immune
self.contents.draw_text(10, 12, 400, 50, hp_txt)
self.contents.draw_text(10, 42, 400, 50, sp_txt)
self.contents.draw_text(10, 72, 400, 50, exp_txt)
self.contents.draw_text(10, 102, 400, 50, gold_txt)
self.contents.draw_text(10, 132, 400, 50, states)
self.contents.draw_text(10, 162, 400, 50, common)
self.contents.draw_text(10, 192, 400, 50, rare)
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh common steal texts
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh_common
#
text = MM_Steal::PEEP_NONE
return text if @enemy.steal_item_id.nil?
#
temp_array = @enemy.steal_item_id
temp_array = [0,0] if temp_array.nil?
item_type = temp_array[0]
item_id = temp_array[1]
case item_type
when 1 ; text = $data_weapons[item_id].name.to_s
when 2 ; text = $data_armors [item_id].name.to_s
else ; text = $data_items [item_id].name.to_s
end
#
return text
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh rare steal texts
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh_rare
#
text = MM_Steal::PEEP_NONE
return text if @enemy.steal_rare_id.nil?
#
temp_array = @enemy.steal_rare_id
temp_array = [0,0] if temp_array.nil?
item_type = temp_array[0]
item_id = temp_array[1]
case item_type
when 1 ; text = $data_weapons[item_id].name.to_s
when 2 ; text = $data_armors [item_id].name.to_s
else ; text = $data_items [item_id].name.to_s
end
#
return text
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh status effect texts
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh_states
#
# Define text to return
text = ""
#
# Cycle through enemy status effects
for i in @enemy.states
next unless $data_states[i].rating >= 1 # Skip unless a valid state
if text == "" # If status ailment list is empty
text = $data_states[i].name # List begins with first state
else # Otherwise
text += "/" + $data_states[i].name # Add separator and next state
end
end
#
text = MM_Steal::PEEP_NORM if text == "" # Set normal state on empty list
text = "[" + text + "]" # Adding brackets when done
#
# Return the states
return text
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh the sprite
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh_sprite
#
# Obtain Battler filename and hue
name = @enemy.battler_name
hue = @enemy.battler_hue
#
# Create the enemy sprite based on enemy name and hue
@sprite = Sprite.new
@sprite.bitmap = RPG::Cache.battler(name, hue)
#
# Set the screen coordinates for the sprite including z-depth
@sprite.x = (@enemy.screen_x - (@sprite.bitmap.width / 2))
@sprite.y = (@enemy.screen_y - @sprite.bitmap.height)
@sprite.z = 9999
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh enemy coordinates
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh_enemy_coords
#
# Obtain width/height from sprite
wd = @sprite.bitmap.width
ht = @sprite.bitmap.height
#
# Values allow for sprite zoom and repositioning
@old_center_x = wd / 2 # Center point of sprite width
@old_center_y = ht / 2 # Center point of sprite height
@final_x = (400 - (wd / 4)) # The final x-coordinate of the sprite
@scale = 1 # Zoom scale at start (allows adjusts)
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh increased window opacity
# opacity : content opacity
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh_opacity_increase(opacity)
#
# Exit with current setting unless opacity is solid
return opacity unless self.opacity < 255
#
#
self.opacity = opacity # Set the window opacity setting
self.contents_opacity = opacity # Set the contents opacity setting
opacity += 20 unless opacity >= 255 # Increase opacity until reaches 255
#
# Return current setting
return opacity
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh if sprite zoom processed?
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh_sprite_zoom?
#
# Determine current sprite width and height
width_shift = @sprite.bitmap.width * @scale >= 200
height_shift = @sprite.bitmap.height * @scale >= 150
#
# Perform gradual zoom and return false if sprite is not to scale
if (width_shift or height_shift)
#
@sprite.zoom_x = @scale # Set sprite zoom by current scale
@sprite.zoom_y = @scale # Set sprite zoom by current scale
@scale -= 0.01 # Decrease scale by gradual 0.01
width = @sprite.bitmap.width # Get sprite width (convenience)
height = @sprite.bitmap.height # Get sprite height (convenience)
@new_center_x = (width * @scale) / 2 # Get scaled sprite center X
@new_center_y = (height * @scale) / 2 # Get scaled sprite center Y
@x_move = @new_center_x - @old_center_x # Get x movement increment
@y_move = @new_center_y - @old_center_y # Get x movement increment
@old_center_x = @new_center_x # Reset the original x coordinate
@old_center_y = @new_center_y # Reset the original y coordinate
@sprite.x -= @x_move.to_i # Move the sprite by x increment
@sprite.y -= @y_move.to_i # Move the sprite by y increment
#
# Exit zoom not completed
return false
#
end
#
# Exit zoom completed
return true
#
end

#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh sprite move position
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh_sprite_move
#
@xlen = @sprite.x - @final_x # Distance of sprite from final x coord
@ylen = @sprite.y - 40 # Distance of sprite from final y coord
@len = Math.hypot(@xlen, @ylen) # Calc the move length for the sprite
@len /= 5 # Decrease by 1/5th to speed it up
@line = [] # Create temp array
@line.push([@sprite.x, @sprite.y]) # Push the starting coordinates
#
# Cycle through move increments
for i in 1..@len
newx = @sprite.x - ((@xlen / @len) * i) # Calculate new X coordinate
newy = @sprite.y - ((@ylen / @len) * i) # Calculate new Y coordinate
newx = newx.to_i # Make X coordinate an integer
newy = newy.to_i # Make Y coordinate an integer
@line.push([newx, newy]) # Push updated coordinates
end
#
# Remove duplicates
@line.uniq!
#
# Cycle through calculated coordinates
for j in 0...@line.size
Graphics.update # Frame Update
givexy = @line[j] # Get coordinate set
@sprite.x = givexy[0] # Set Sprite's new x coordinate
@sprite.y = givexy[1] # Set Sprite's new x coordinate
end
#
end

end

Tell me I didn't study and decipher the inner workings of the Peep window. Go ahead, and tell me Laughing + Tongue sticking out

I haven't done that to the Steal window... but it will. And if you look very closely, I took out all the hard-coded words that appear in the Peep window and placed them in the config window, so you can choose what it actually says (or if you speak a different language).

I will be attacking the Steal window too.

I also need to figure out how to set up the "Peeper!" content to have a different pop if you are performing damage for something like Psychic damage. Likewise, text in the Steal window should change if its normal stealing or a mugging.

Betcha didn't think about that, did ya?

Meanwhile, having a blargy time figuring out a GOOD way to properly center the Icon-using pop texts.

EDIT: Now I know why the RPG::Sprite damage code in the script seemed wonky.

The default damage pop has a width of 160px max. And his code suggested a wider 180px display. That part is fine by me. However, the positioning of the sprite (referred as center origin) was still suggested at the 80px position (or half of the 160px original. IT, and a host of other values were just as wrong.

That's not to say it didn't need work. It did.

The system calculating text width was off. It forgot to set the appropriate width of the drawn text (which was still set to 160), but needed adjusting to handle text with an icon adjustment, and more.

Compressed lengthy text now centered[/i]

Fortunately, I managed to get it to work. Still some cleanup, and setting up config values for the Steal window, and the stuff I mentioned earlier in this particular post.

(02-12-2025, 08:58 PM)DerVVulfman Wrote: [ -> ]
Quote:Indeed. You may really like perusing the old Archives boards. Find stuff once thought lost.

I have! There are some really great scripts there! (That's where I found the weapon-skills script that you also helped me implement)

Quote:Tell me I didn't study and decipher the inner workings of the Peep window. Go ahead, and tell me

Quote:I haven't done that to the Steal window... but it will. And if you look very closely, I took out all the hard-coded words that appear in the Peep window and placed them in the config window, so you can choose what it actually says (or if you speak a different language).

I did! I love the inclusion of green text. They'll be incredibly helpful when customizing the script.

Quote:I will be attacking the Steal window too.

I also need to figure out how to set up the "Peeper!" content to have a different pop if you are performing damage for something like Psychic damage. Likewise, text in the Steal window should change if its normal stealing or a mugging.

Betcha didn't think about that, did ya?

I really didn't! I was content with some basic number popping up, but what you are making is soooo much better.

(02-13-2025, 03:35 AM)Ace_V Wrote: [ -> ]I did! I love the inclusion of green text. They'll be incredibly helpful when customizing the script.

If you mean the green outline for the Steal Effect damage pops, that was already part of the script.

I am gonna have a helluva time re-introducing some of the quips and qwirky remarks Katharr and MakeaMidget placed in the script since its gone through a major refit.

Admiral, this is an almost totally new Enterprise. You don't know her a tenth as well as I do

(02-13-2025, 03:51 AM)DerVVulfman Wrote: [ -> ]
(02-13-2025, 03:35 AM)Ace_V Wrote: [ -> ]I did! I love the inclusion of green text. They'll be incredibly helpful when customizing the script.
Quote:If you mean the green outline for the Steal Effect damage pops, that was already part of the script.
Ah no, I meant your help text # like this. Very useful and not everybody applies it.

Quote:I am gonna have a helluva time re-introducing some of the quips and qwirky remarks Katharr and MakeaMidget placed in the script since its gone through a major refit.

Admiral, this is an almost totally new Enterprise. You don't know her a tenth as well as I do

I am getting a strong case of deja vu with that scene, since I am positive someone else mentioned that very same scene with me in the last 48 hours. My sleep-deprived brain just can't seem to recall from where. Laughing