Battlestatus Actor Highlighter

[DerVVulfman]

Battlestatus Actor Highlighter
Version 1.0

Introduction
A simple script/patch that highlights the name of the current actor in the battle status window. Meant as a 'basis' and not as a final product.

It works though.


Script

The Script

Code:

#==============================================================================
# ** Battlestatus Actor Highlighter
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#    by DerVVulfman
#    Version 1.0
#    October 13, 2009
#    RGSS / RPGMaker XP
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This simple script changes the color of the actor's name so you can identify
#  them in the  battlestatus window.   Kinda useful  if you're making  your own
#  custom window.  Editing may be required.
#==============================================================================


  # Color setting of the current actor
  BSTAT_ACTOR_HIGHLIGHT = Color.new(255,0,255,255)

  
  
#==============================================================================
# ** Window_BattleStatus
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This window displays the status of all party members on the battle screen.
#==============================================================================

class Window_BattleStatus < Window_Base
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Draw Name
  #     actor : actor
  #     x     : draw spot x-coordinate
  #     y     : draw spot y-coordinate
  #     color : set current color (normal_color as default)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def draw_actor_name(actor, x, y, color = normal_color)
    self.contents.font.color = color
    self.contents.draw_text(x, y, 120, 32, actor.name)
  end  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Set Current Actor
  #     actor_index : actor index
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def current_actor(actor_index)
    @current_actor = actor_index
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Refresh
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias highlight_actor_refresh refresh
  def refresh
    # Perform the original call
    highlight_actor_refresh
    # Redraw the name if a current actor
    unless @current_actor == nil
      actor   = $game_party.actors[@current_actor]
      actor_x = @current_actor * 160 + 4
      draw_actor_name(actor, actor_x, 0, BSTAT_ACTOR_HIGHLIGHT)
    end
    @current_actor = nil
  end
end



#==============================================================================
# ** Scene_Battle
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This class performs battle screen processing.
#==============================================================================

class Scene_Battle
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Actor Command Window Setup
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias highlight_actor_p3scw phase3_setup_command_window
  def phase3_setup_command_window
    # Perform the original call
    highlight_actor_p3scw
    # Pass the current actor to the status window
    @status_window.current_actor(@actor_index)
    # Refresh status window
    @status_window.refresh
  end
end

Compatibility
RPGMaker XP system only. Highly compatible though.



Credits and Thanks
Made to figure out a feature for a friend... MicKo.



Terms and Conditions
Free for use, even in commercial games. But please credit me for this simple system.