Adding face script on Cogwheel's RTAB Battle Status

[DerVVulfman]

Just a shot in the dark....

I think his script basically uses/replaces traditional battlers with faces drawn over the battlestatus window. Cogwheel did it too

Battle face graphics

Code:

# Battle face graphics (RTAB Business) Ver 1.00
# Distribution original support URL
# http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/cogwheel/

#  NOTE BY DERVVULFMAN:
#  This system is dependant on the Face Graphic Retrieval System designed by
#  Cogwheel.   It is that system that caches  additional graphics within the
#  Graphics\Faces folder and creates 'Naming Conventions' used by the system.

#==============================================================================
# ** Sprite_Battler
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This sprite is used to display the battler.It observes the Game_Character
#  class and automatically changes sprite conditions.
#==============================================================================

class Sprite_Battler < RPG::Sprite
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # ● Face graphic setting
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def face_select(type)
    # Branch by face graphic name
    case @face_name
    when "f7" # If fighter 7
      # Branch by action type
      case type
      when 0 # If wait
        return ""
      when 1 # If dying
        return "_15"
      when 2 # If guarding
        return ""
      when 3 # If Confused / Status Ailment (w/ 'Always attack allies')
        return "_10"
      when 4 # If Stunned / Status Ailment (w/ 'Can't move')
        return "_10"
      when 10 # If attacking
        return "_6"
      when 11 # If recovery
        return "_16"
      when 20 # If damaged
        return "_14"
      when 30 # If victory
        return "_12"
      when 40 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is over 0) - Spells
        return "_2"
      when 41 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is 0) - Physical Skill
        return "_3"
      end
    when "l2" # If lancer 2
      # Branch by action type
      case type
      when 0 # If wait
        return ""
      when 1 # If dying
        return "_7"
      when 2 # If guarding
        return ""
      when 3 # If Confused / Status Ailment (w/ 'Always attack allies')
        return "_2"
      when 4 # If Stunned / Status Ailment (w/ 'Can't move')
        return "_2"
      when 10 # If attacking
        return "_8"
      when 11 # If recovery
        return "_12"
      when 20 # If damaged
        return "_16"
      when 30 # If victory
        return "_5"
      when 40 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is over 0) - Spells
        return "_4"
      when 41 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is 0) - Physical Skill
        return "_9"
      end
    when "o1" # If original 1
      # Branch by action type
      case type
      when 0 # If wait
        return ""
      when 1 # If dying
        return "_15"
      when 2 # If guarding
        return ""
      when 3 # If Confused / Status Ailment (w/ 'Always attack allies')
        return "_13"
      when 4 # If Stunned / Status Ailment (w/ 'Can't move')
        return "_13"
      when 10 # If attacking
        return "_7"
      when 11 # If recovery
        return "_12"
      when 20 # If damaged
        return "_8"
      when 30 # If victory
        return "_10"
      when 40 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is over 0) - Spells
        return "_5"
      when 41 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is 0) - Physical Skill
        return "_6"
      end
    when "o3" # If original 3
      # Branch by action type
      case type
      when 0 # If wait
        return ""
      when 1 # If dying
        return "_8"
      when 2 # If guarding
        return ""
      when 3 # If Confused / Status Ailment (w/ 'Always attack allies')
        return "_9"
      when 4 # If Stunned / Status Ailment (w/ 'Can't move')
        return "_9"
      when 10 # If attacking
        return "_15"
      when 11 # If recovery
        return "_12"
      when 20 # If damaged
        return "_11"
      when 30 # If victory
        return "_2"
      when 40 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is over 0) - Spells
        return "_6"
      when 41 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is 0) - Physical Skill
        return "_3"
      end
    when "o4" # If original 4
      # Branch by action type
      case type
      when 0 # If wait
        return ""
      when 1 # If dying
        return "_13"
      when 2 # If guarding
        return ""
      when 3 # If Confused / Status Ailment (w/ 'Always attack allies')
        return "_4"
      when 4 # If Stunned / Status Ailment (w/ 'Can't move')
        return "_4"
      when 10 # If attacking
        return "_5"
      when 11 # If recovery
        return "_10"
      when 20 # If damaged
        return "_8"
      when 30 # If victory
        return "_15"
      when 40 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is over 0) - Spells
        return "_16"
      when 41 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is 0) - Physical Skill
        return "_5"
      end
    when "o39" # If original 39
      # Branch by action type
      case type
      when 0 # If wait
        return ""
      when 1 # If dying
        return "_11"
      when 2 # If guarding
        return ""
      when 3 # If Confused / Status Ailment (w/ 'Always attack allies')
        return "_14"
      when 4 # If Stunned / Status Ailment (w/ 'Can't move')
        return "_6"
      when 10 # If attacking
        return "_9"
      when 11 # If recovery
        return "_13"
      when 20 # If damaged
        return "_7"
      when 30 # If victory
        return "_16"
      when 40 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is over 0) - Spells
        return "_8"
      when 41 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is 0) - Physical Skill
        return "_3"
      end
    when "o40" # If original 40
      # Branch by action type
      case type
      when 0 # If wait
        return ""
      when 1 # If dying
        return "_16"
      when 2 # If guarding
        return ""
      when 3 # If Confused / Status Ailment (w/ 'Always attack allies')
        return "_7"
      when 4 # If Stunned / Status Ailment (w/ 'Can't move')
        return "_7"
      when 10 # If attacking
        return "_14"
      when 11 # If recovery
        return "_4"
      when 20 # If damaged
        return "_7"
      when 30 # If victory
        return "_3"
      when 40 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is over 0) - Spells
        return "_9"
      when 41 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is 0) - Physical Skill
        return "_2"
      end
    when "o41" # If original 41
      # Branch by action type
      case type
      when 0 # If wait
        return ""
      when 1 # If dying
        return "_7"
      when 2 # If guarding
        return ""
      when 3 # If Confused / Status Ailment (w/ 'Always attack allies')
        return "_11"
      when 4 # If Stunned / Status Ailment (w/ 'Can't move')
        return "_11"
      when 10 # If attacking
        return "_8"
      when 11 # If recovery
        return "_5"
      when 20 # If damaged
        return "_14"
      when 30 # If victory
        return "_3"
      when 40 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is over 0) - Spells
        return "_5"
      when 41 # If using Skill Casting script (and INT_F is 0) - Physical Skill
        return "_2"
      end
    end
    return ""
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Update face graphic
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def face_update
    # When delay catches
    @face_delay -= 1 if @face_delay > 0
    # When the damage is received
    if @hp != @battler.hp
      # Show attack face
      if @hp > @battler.hp
        @face_delay = 20
      end
      # Reflect HP
      @hp = @battler.hp
      return
    end
    # If performing action
    if @battler.phase > 1
      # Face attack indication
      if @face_type != 10
        # Set face type to attack
        @face_type = 10
        # Branch by action type
        case @battler.current_action.kind
        when 0  # Basic
          # If attack
          if @battler.current_action.basic == 0
            self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(10))
          end
        when 1..2  # Skill and Item
          # Acquire scope of attack
          if @battler.current_action.kind == 1
            scope = $data_skills[@battler.current_action.skill_id].scope
          else
            scope = $data_items[@battler.current_action.item_id].scope
          end
          # If attack (not on self or party members)
          if scope < 3
            self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(10))
          # If recovery (on self or party members)
          else
            self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(11))
          end
        end
      end
      return
    end
    # If victory
    if $scene.phase == 5
      if @face_type != 30
        # Set face type to victory
        @face_type = 30
        self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(30))
      end
      return
    end
    # If using the 'Skill Casting Time Counter' script
    if @battler.rtp > 0
      if @face_type != 40
        # Sets face type to a 'delayed' skill
        @face_type = 40
        # In case of a delayed 'spell'
        if $data_skills[@battler.current_action.skill_id].int_f > 0
          self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(40))
        # In case of a delayed 'skill'
        else
          self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(41))
        end
      end
      return
    end
    # If damage is received
    if @face_delay > 0
      if @face_type != 20
        # Sets face type to damaged
        @face_type = 20
        self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(20))
      end
      return
    end
    # If guarding
    if @battler.guarding?
      if @face_type != 2
        @face_type = 2
        self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(2))
      end
    # If normal
    elsif @hp > @battler.maxhp/4 and @battler.movable? and @battler.inputable?
      if @face_type != 0
        @face_type = 0
        self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(0))
      end
    # If dying
    elsif @battler.inputable?
      if @face_type != 1
        @face_type = 1
        self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(1))
      end
    # If Berserk
    else
      # If Berserk
      if @battler.restriction == 3
        if @face_type != 3
          @face_type = 3
          self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(3))
        end
      # If confused
      else
        if @face_type != 4
          @face_type = 4
          self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name + face_select(4))
        end
      end
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
    super
    # If battler is nil
    if @battler == nil
      self.bitmap = nil
      loop_animation(nil)
      return
    end
    # If file name or hue are different than current ones
    if @battler.battler_name != @battler_name or
       @battler.battler_hue != @battler_hue
      # Get and set bitmap
      @battler_name = @battler.battler_name
      @battler_hue = @battler.battler_hue
      # If the face graphic file exists
      if @battler.is_a?(Game_Actor)
        # From character graphic name, search of face graphic name
        @face_name =  RPG::Face.seek(@battler.character_name)
        @face_name.sub!(/_\d+$/) { "" }
        @face_type = 0
        @face_delay = 0
        @hp = @battler.hp
        if FileTest.exist?("Graphics/Faces/" + @face_name + ".png")
          # Draw face graphics
          self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(@face_name)
        # If the face graphic file does not exist
        else
          @face_name = ""
          self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.battler(@battler_name, @battler_hue)
        end
      # Else normal battlers
      else
        @face_name = ""
        self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.battler(@battler_name, @battler_hue)
      end
      @width = bitmap.width
      @height = bitmap.height
      self.ox = @width / 2
      self.oy = @height + 16
      if @battler.is_a?(Game_Enemy)
        @battler.height = @height
      end
      # Change opacity level to 0 when dead or hidden
      if @battler.dead? or @battler.hidden
        self.opacity = 0
      end
      @hp = @battler.hp
    end
    # Update face graphics
    face_update if @face_name != ""
    # When animation ID differs from present ones,
    if @battler.state_animation_id != @state_animation_id
      @state_animation_id = @battler.state_animation_id
      loop_animation($data_animations[@state_animation_id])
    end
    # If actor which should be displayed
    if @battler.is_a?(Game_Actor) and @battler_visible
      # Bring opacity level down a bit when not in main phase
      if $game_temp.battle_main_phase
        self.opacity += 3 if self.opacity < 255
      else
        self.opacity -= 3 if self.opacity > 207
      end
    end
    # Blink
    if @battler.blink
      blink_on
    else
      blink_off
    end
    # If invisible
    unless @battler_visible
      # Appear
      if not @battler.hidden and not @battler.dead? and
         (@battler.damage.size < 2 or @battler.damage_pop.size < 2)
        appear
        @battler_visible = true
      end
    end
    # Damage
    for battler in @battler.damage_pop
      if battler[0].class == Array
        if battler[0][1] >= 0
          $scene.skill_se
        else
          $scene.levelup_se
        end
        damage(@battler.damage[battler[0]], false, 2)
      else
        damage(@battler.damage[battler[0]], @battler.critical[battler[0]])
      end
      if @battler.damage_sp.include?(battler[0])
        damage(@battler.damage_sp[battler[0]],
                @battler.critical[battler[0]], 1)
        @battler.damage_sp.delete(battler[0])
      end
      @battler.damage_pop.delete(battler[0])
      @battler.damage.delete(battler[0])
      @battler.critical.delete(battler[0])
    end
    # If visible
    if @battler_visible
      # Escape
      if @battler.hidden
        $game_system.se_play($data_system.escape_se)
        escape
        @battler_visible = false
      end
      # White flash
      if @battler.white_flash
        whiten
        @battler.white_flash = false
      end
      # Animation
      unless @battler.animation.empty?
        for animation in @battler.animation.reverse
          animation($data_animations[animation[0]], animation[1])
          @battler.animation.delete(animation)
        end
      end
      # Collapse
      if @battler.damage.empty? and @battler.dead?
        if $scene.dead_ok?(@battler)
          if @battler.is_a?(Game_Enemy)
            $game_system.se_play($data_system.enemy_collapse_se)
          else
            $game_system.se_play($data_system.actor_collapse_se)
          end
          collapse
          @battler_visible = false
        end
      end
    end
    # Set sprite coordinates
    self.x = @battler.screen_x
    self.y = @battler.screen_y
    self.z = @battler.screen_z
    if @battler.is_a?(Game_Enemy)
      self.zoom_x = @battler.real_zoom * @battler.zoom
      self.zoom_y = @battler.real_zoom * @battler.zoom
    end
  end
end

class Scene_Battle
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Public Instance Variables
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  attr_reader   :phase                    # phase
end

Which relies on this script...

Face graphic retrieval system

Code:

# Face graphic retrieval system Ver 1.01
# Distribution original support URL
# http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/cogwheel/

#==============================================================================
# ** RPG
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 　It is basic module
#==============================================================================

module RPG
  #============================================================================
  # ** Face
  #----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # 　It is the module which processes face graphics.
  #============================================================================
  module Face
    #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    # * Search face graphics
    #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    def self.seek(name)
      # Face graphic setting of fighter system
      if name[/\d+\-Fighter(\d+)/] != nil
        return "f" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of lancer system
      if name[/\d+\-Lancer(\d+)/] != nil
        return "l" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of warrior system
      if name[/\d+\-Warrior(\d+)/] != nil
        return "w" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of thief system
      if name[/\d+\-Thief(\d+)/] != nil
        return "t" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of hunter system
      if name[/\d+\-Hunter(\d+)/] != nil
        return "h" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of gunner system
      if name[/\d+\-Gunner(\d+)/] != nil
        return "g" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of cleric system
      if name[/\d+\-Cleric(\d+)/] != nil
        return "c" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of mage system
      if name[/\d+\-Mage(\d+)/] != nil
        return "m" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of king system
      if name[/\d+\-King(\d+)/] != nil
        return "k" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of queen system
      if name[/\d+\-Queen(\d+)/] != nil
        return "q" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of trader system
      if name[/\d+\-Trader(\d+)/] != nil
        return "tr" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of fortuneteller system
      if name[/\d+\-Fortuneteller(\d+)/] != nil
        return "fo" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of grappler system
      if name[/\d+\-Grappler(\d+)/] != nil
        return "gr" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of fairy system
      if name[/\d+\-Fairy(\d+)/] != nil
        return "fa" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of soldier system
      if name[/\d+\-Soldier(\d+)/] != nil
        return "s" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of undead system
      if name[/\d+\-Undead(\d+)/] != nil
        return "u" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of snake system
      if name[/\d+\-Snake(\d+)/] != nil
        return "sn" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of aquatic system
      if name[/\d+\-Aquatic(\d+)/] != nil
        return "a" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of beast system
      if name[/\d+\-Beast(\d+)/] != nil
        return "b" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of goblin system
      if name[/\d+\-Goblin(\d+)/] != nil
        return "gb" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of bird system
      if name[/\d+\-Bird(\d+)/] != nil
        return "br" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of devil system
      if name[/\d+\-Devil(\d+)/] != nil
        return "d" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of angel system
      if name[/\d+\-Angel(\d+)/] != nil
        return "an" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of elemental system
      if name[/\d+\-Elemental(\d+)/] != nil
        return "e" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of monster system
      if name[/\d+\-Monster(\d+)/] != nil
        return "mo" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of civilian system
      if name[/\d+\-Civilian(\d+)/] != nil
        return "ci" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of baby system
      if name[/\d+\-Baby(\d+)/] != nil
        return "ba" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of noble system
      if name[/\d+\-Noble(\d+)/] != nil
        return "n" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of butler system
      if name[/\d+\-Butler(\d+)/] != nil
        return "bt" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of maid system
      if name[/\d+\-Maid(\d+)/] != nil
        return "ma" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of bartender system
      if name[/\d+\-Bartender(\d+)/] != nil
        return "bat" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of bunnygirl system
      if name[/\d+\-BunnyGirl(\d+)/] != nil
        return "bn" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of cook system
      if name[/\d+\-Cook(\d+)/] != nil
        return "co" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of clown system
      if name[/\d+\-Clown(\d+)/] != nil
        return "cl" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of dancer system
      if name[/\d+\-Dancer(\d+)/] != nil
        return "da" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of bard system
      if name[/\d+\-Bard(\d+)/] != nil
        return "bar" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of scholar system
      if name[/\d+\-Scholar(\d+)/] != nil
        return "sc" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of farmer system
      if name[/\d+\-Farmer(\d+)/] != nil
        return "far" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of prisoner system
      if name[/\d+\-Prisoner(\d+)/] != nil
        return "p" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of storekeeper system
      if name[/\d+\-Storekeeper(\d+)/] != nil
        return "st" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of captain system
      if name[/\d+\-Captain(\d+)/] != nil
        return "ca" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of sailor system
      if name[/\d+\-Sailor(\d+)/] != nil
        return "sa" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of animal system
      if name[/\d+\-Animal(\d+)/] != nil
        return "ani" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of small system
      if name[/\d+\-Small(\d+)/] != nil
        return "sm" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      # Face graphic setting of original system
      if name[/xpchar(\d+)/] != nil
        return "o" + $1.to_i.to_s
      end
      return name
    end
  end
  #============================================================================
  # ** Cache
  #----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # 　It is the module image processing.
  #============================================================================
  module Cache
    def self.face(filename)
      self.load_bitmap("Graphics/Faces/", filename)
    end
  end
end

Yeah, I was pretty busy translating RTAB back in 2006-2008