KAppraise

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KAppraise XP & VX & ACE
version 1.1.1

by Kyonides Arkanthes

Introduction

Did you ever need a custom menu scene that could allow you to identify items?
Now this script will let you do it in a very convenient way!
You can even make a hero a "certified" appraiser as well!

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You will need to configure some of its features via editing a TXT file called appraisals.txt

Appraisal Shops' Template

Code:

Store ID:               101
Expertise Level:        2
Purchases for Next Lvl: 20
Basic Cost:             50
Commission %:           20
Sell Item Price %:      50
Success Rate:           25
MAX Haggle Attempts:    0
Price Increase %:       0
MIN Purchase Price:     50
Cheat %:                5

Store ID:               102
Expertise Level:        5
Purchases for Next Lvl: 30
Basic Cost:             75
Commission %:           30
Sell Item Price %:      45
Success Rate:           40
MAX Haggle Attempts:    3
Price Increase %:       5
MIN Purchase Price:     100
Cheat %:                10

Store ID:               201
Expertise Level:        1
Purchases for Next Lvl: 25
Basic Cost:             25
Commission %:           10
Sell Item Price %:      40
Success Rate:           20
MAX Haggle Attempts:    1
Price Increase %:       5
MIN Purchase Price:     25
Cheat %:                0

Further Instructions for XP and VX ports

Code:

# Find out what a mysterious item really is with this script!
# You do not need to call the new menu scene!

# In your game root directory create a file called appraisals.txt
# You may include as many appraisal shops there as needed.
# That temporary TXT file should not be distributed with your game.

# Now a hero might become a wandering appraiser! Just press a button on the
# map and you will see how the menu shows up effortless.
# Keep in mind that the hero must be an active party member.

# Since version 1.1.0 any appraiser can offer collectors' requests at their
# shops. They always have a maximum number of units to be purchased and they
# can be canceled via script call as well.

# The SHOPKEEPER_PIC_DIR Constant will allow you to choose the directory
# where the shopkeepers' pictures will be located.

# * Activation Steps * #
# 1. The event's name will be used as the shop's name.
  # * For Events * #
# 2. Set the shop ID with a script call:  KAppraise.setup_shop(ShopID)
# 3. Add shopping goods as usual.
  # * For a Hero * #
# 2. Use the Hero as Appraiser Script Call (see below).
# 3. Add shopping goods as usual.

# In both cases you might need to add additional lists just in case any given
# appraiser reaches the highest level, i.e. 11 alias Master.

# * Script Call * #

# - Set or Change the Party's Appraisal Luck Rate:
# $game_party.appraisal_luck = Number
# $game_party.appraisal_luck += Number
# $game_party.appraisal_luck -= Number

# - Change the Current Shop's No. of Haggle Attempts - after Shop Setup!
# KAppraise.shop.haggle_max = Number

# - Change the Current Shop's Level of Expertise
# KAppraise.shop.level = Number between 0 through 10
# KAppraise.shop.level += Number
# KAppraise.shop.level -= Number

# - Make an Actor become an Appraiser
# actor = $game_actors[ActorID]
# actor.setup_appraiser(ShopCode, MapID, EventID)

# - Add a new Collector's Request
# Kind stands for :item or :weapon or :armor
# collector_request(Kind, ItemID, Number, Price, Increase %)

# - Remove a Collector's Request
# remove_collector_request(Kind, ItemID)

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Terms & Conditions

Free for use in non commercial games. Inexpensive.
Contact me if you are going commercial.
Mention me in your game credits!
Do not repost it anywhere!