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I've been looking for a system that does this but I can't seem to find one, so here goes.

Ok, I'm using MGC's FPLE system and I was wondering if it would be possible to use the current display as a battle background. So say I was wlking around and got to this point.

Then I got into a battle. I'd like it to look something like this. (just using FF8 as an example here, happy with anything that looks similar.)

Also of note, I'm using Selwyn's Passability Mini Map Script So it would be nice if that is hidden from the corner before battle initiates then turns back on afterwards, so it's not sitting in the corner of the screen during battle. Alternatively, just cover it up with the HP display window. :P
I'm also using DerVVulman's Eladia's Battle Equipment Menu But according to the script it doesent really interfere with any battle systems, it just adds the equipment change option. Just an FYI in case of compatibility errors.

Of course If anyone can get this idea to work with an existing, similar looking battle system that would be grand. Save yourelf the effort by all means. :D

Anyway, I'm spent. If anything's unclear just let me know.

I just tested the following script with the default battle system, without the minimap script and the other one, in order to have the FPLE screen as battle background :

Code:
#====================================================================

# FPLE map as battleback

# Author : MGC

# compatible with FPLE v1.1, paste it below FPLE

#====================================================================

#==============================================================================

# ** Game_Temp

#==============================================================================

class Game_Temp

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  # * Aliased methods (F12 compatibility)

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  if !@already_aliased_battleback

    alias initialize_fple_battleback_game_temp initialize

    @already_aliased_battleback = true

  end

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  # * Public Instance Variables

  #     fple_battleback (bitmap)      : picture of the FPLE map to use as battleback

  #     fple_battleback_zoom (float)  : FPLE zoom, depending on resolution

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  attr_accessor :fple_battleback

  attr_accessor :fple_battleback_zoom

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  # * Object Initialization

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  def initialize

    initialize_fple_battleback_game_temp

    self.fple_battleback = nil

    self.fple_battleback_zoom = 1.0

  end

end

#==============================================================================

# ** Scene_Map

#==============================================================================

class Scene_Map

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  # * Main Processing

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  def main

    # Make sprite set

    if $game_system.fple

      @spriteset = FPLE_Spriteset_Map.new

    else

      @spriteset = Spriteset_Map.new

    end

    # Make message window

    @message_window = Window_Message.new

    # Transition run

    Graphics.transition

    # Main loop

    loop do

      # Update game screen

      Graphics.update

      # Update input information

      Input.update

      # Frame update

      update

      # Abort loop if screen is changed

      if $scene != self

        break

      end

    end

    # Prepare for transition

    Graphics.freeze

    # Dispose of sprite set

    if $game_system.fple && $scene.is_a?(Scene_Battle)

      $game_temp.fple_battleback = @spriteset.fple_render.sprite_screen.bitmap

      $game_temp.fple_battleback_zoom = @spriteset.fple_render.sprite_screen.zoom_x

    end

    @spriteset.dispose

    # Dispose of message window

    @message_window.dispose

    # If switching to title screen

    if $scene.is_a?(Scene_Title)

      # Fade out screen

      Graphics.transition

      Graphics.freeze

    end

  end

end

#==============================================================================

# ** Spriteset_Battle

#==============================================================================

class Spriteset_Battle

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  # * Frame Update

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  def update

    # Update actor sprite contents (corresponds with actor switching)

    @actor_sprites[0].battler = $game_party.actors[0]

    @actor_sprites[1].battler = $game_party.actors[1]

    @actor_sprites[2].battler = $game_party.actors[2]

    @actor_sprites[3].battler = $game_party.actors[3]

    # If battleback file name is different from current one

    if @battleback_name != $game_temp.battleback_name

      @battleback_name = $game_temp.battleback_name

      if @battleback_sprite.bitmap != nil

        @battleback_sprite.bitmap.dispose

      end

      if $game_system.fple

        @battleback_sprite.bitmap = $game_temp.fple_battleback

        @battleback_sprite.zoom_x = $game_temp.fple_battleback_zoom

        @battleback_sprite.zoom_y = $game_temp.fple_battleback_zoom

      else

        @battleback_sprite.bitmap = RPG::Cache.battleback(@battleback_name)

      end

      @battleback_sprite.src_rect.set(0, 0, 640, 320)

    end

    # Update battler sprites

    for sprite in @enemy_sprites + @actor_sprites

      sprite.update

    end

    # Update weather graphic

    @weather.type = $game_screen.weather_type

    @weather.max = $game_screen.weather_max

    @weather.update

    # Update picture sprites

    for sprite in @picture_sprites

      sprite.update

    end

    # Update timer sprite

    @timer_sprite.update

    # Set screen color tone and shake position

    @viewport1.tone = $game_screen.tone

    @viewport1.ox = $game_screen.shake

    # Set screen flash color

    @viewport4.color = $game_screen.flash_color

    # Update viewports

    @viewport1.update

    @viewport2.update

    @viewport4.update

  end

end

Is the compatibility OK ?

There seems to be a compatibility error with the minimap script I'm using

Line 38 reads @mini_map.update, works totally fine before I try to use yor script. Also works fine after I remove your script. The error occurs as soon as the game begins regardless of weather the minimap is turned on or not. (Tried it on a regular map also)

The code section from the minimap script if it's any help vv

Code:
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  # ? update

  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------

  def update

    @mini_map.update

    if $game_system.map_interpreter.running?

      @mini_map.visible = false

    elsif not $game_system.map_interpreter.running? and @mini_map.on?

      @mini_map.visible = true

    end

    update_passminimap

  end

Also tested without the minimap script and it works perfectly using the default battle system! If you know a way to fix this then the script will be perfect as far as I can see. (Might I suggest adding it to the system you currently have?)

I don't have the problem if I put the scripts in this order :
- FPLE
- the script I posted just above
- Passability Mini Map

you should try with this configuration.

I noticed something that is not very cool : because the minimap shows the ceiling, it doesn't show the walls and so it's not very helpful.
To solve this, you can replace the line 251 in the minimap script :

Code:
for level in [1, 2]

by :

Code:
for level in [1]

Quote:(Might I suggest adding it to the system you currently have?)

-> That could be a good idea.

Ah, I got around that wall display by only placing floor and ceiling tiles where they are needed, not just all over the map.

Anyways, I placed the minimap script under the battle script like you said and now it works! Cheers for that, it's a big help! :D :D <-- You got two smileys for that one.

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