LILY'S MEGA DATA!

[DerVVulfman]

LILY'S MEGA DATA!
Version: 1.0

Introduction
Are you bummed by the 999 database limit for skills, items, actors and the like?  If so, then you may want to make a mega-data database.

This script alters the load_data kernel to recognize key databases used by the RPGMaker engines which use Ruby Scripting, and allows additional database records to be added upon game load.

This script may also generate a txt file (or set of text files) which will list all the items within your mega databases.

Demo
Nope.


Script

MegaData

Code:

#==============================================================================
# ** LILY'S MEGA DATA!
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#    by DerVVulfman
#    version 1.0
#    08-22-2017 (mm/dd/yyyy)
#    RUBY - RGSS / RGSS2 / RGSS3 (RMXP, RMVX & RMVXAce)
#==============================================================================
#
#  Introduction:
#  =============
#
#  Are you bummed by the 999 database limit for skills, items, actors and the
#  like?  If so, then you may want to make a mega-data database.
#
#  This script alters the load_data kernel to recognize key databases used by
#  the RPGMaker engines which use Ruby Scripting, and allows additional data-
#  base records to be added upon game load.
#
#  This script may also generate a txt file (or set of text files) which will
#  list all the items within your mega databases.
#
#                                == * == * ==
#
#  The MegaData Module:
#  ====================
# 
#  This module is your configuration section, controlling how the script runs
#  and holds the lists of any additional  RPGMaker databases  which are being
#  imported into the project.
#
#  The first set of values are the two within the BASIC SETTINGS category and
#  are as follows:
#
#  * RGSS_SYSTEM:  This setting lets you use this system for whichever version
#                  of RPGMaker you choose,  as long as it uses Ruby Scripting.
#
#                  A value of 0 (by default)  informs the script that it is in
#                  an RPGMaker XP project.   Meanwhile,  a value of 1 will set
#                  the system to read and recognize RPGMaker VX data files,and
#                  a value of 2 informs the script that it is being used in an
#                  RPGMaker VXAce project.
#
#  * LIST_SYSTEM:  This is a simple true/false setting that determines if the
#                  project will generate any database output text files.
#
#                  Generated output files  will be created  in your project's
#                  root folder, and always begin with "MEGA" in its name. The
#                  file(s)  are only generated  for those databases  that are
#                  being appended by outside database files.
#
#                  Remember to turn the feature off for your completed games.
#
#  The second set of values are arrays,  each meant to hold  the filenames of
#  additional database being loaded.  These extra databases attach themselves
#  to your existing ones, never overwriting them.
#
#  The List of arrays are as follows:
#
#  * ACTOR_LIST   - To let you go beyond 999 actors.
#  * SKILL_LIST   - To let you learn more than 999 skills.
#  * ITEM_LIST    - To let you have more than 999 items.
#  * WEAP_LIST    - To let you have more than 999 weapons in your armory.
#  * ARMOR_LIST   - To let you go beyond 999 pieces of armor.
#  * ENEMY_LIST   - To let you increase your bestiary beyond 999 foes.
#  * ANIM_LIST    - To let you go beyond 999 battle animations.
#  * TILES_LIST   - To let you have more than 999 tilesets (RMXP Only).
#
#  When adding a database filename to the list,  you only enter  the filename
#  itself without either the Data pathway or the file's extension. It is made
#  this way to let the system work more easily  with the multiple RUBY script
#  platforms.  An example appears in the script by default.
#
#  EX:  SKILL_LIST  = ["Skills2"]
#
#  So not only will the project load the default 'Data\Skills.rxdata' file, but
#  also an accompanying Skills2.rxdata file within the Data folder. This, assu-
#  ming that a Skills2.rxdata file exists, otherwise an error will occur.
#
#
#                                == * == * ==
#
#  USAGE:
#  ======
# 
#  This master script is designed to allow you  to increase the size  of your
#  available data.  However, the default RPGMaker editors only work with data
#  up to record 999.  Ergo, you will need to use script commands and/or addi-
#  tional code to mimic typical map event commands like 'Change Actor' or the
#  like.
#
#                                == * == * ==
#
#  COMPATIBILITY:
#  ==============
#
#  This script should be usable for all Ruby-Scripting versions of RPGMaker,
#  and it merely attaches code  to the 'load_data' method  within the Kernel
#  module itself. 
#
#                                == * == * ==
#
#  CREDITS AND THANKS:
#  ===================
#
#  Thanks goes to a dear friend who inquired just this past week if one could
#  get past the 999 item or skill limit.
#
#==============================================================================
#
#  TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
#  =====================
#
#  Free for use, even in commercial games.  Due credit is all that's required.
#
#==============================================================================


module MegaData
 
  # BASIC SETTINGS
  # ==============
  # Basic control switches determining the Ruby based engine in use, or if the
  # system outputs a file containing the whole list of 'records' of a combined
  # mega database.
  #
    RGSS_SYSTEM   = 0       # 0 = RGSS/RMXP, 1 = RGSS2/RMVX, 2 = RGSS3/RMVXAce
    LIST_SYSTEM   = true    # If true, outputs a txt file for the combined data



  # ADDITIONAL FILES
  # ================
  # Each is an array containing the filenames of additional database files with
  # its records being added into the database for the current project. Only the
  # name of the extra file is needed as the script recognizes that each file is
  # within the Data folder, and attaches the suitable file extension ( .rxdata,
  # .rvdata, rvdata2).  The arrays may be set to nil or [] (empty).
  #
    ACTOR_LIST  = nil
    SKILL_LIST  = ["Skills2"]   # <--- example for having 'Data\Skills2.rxdata'
    ITEM_LIST   = nil
    WEAP_LIST   = nil
    ARMOR_LIST  = nil
    ENEMY_LIST  = nil
    ANIM_LIST   = nil
    TILES_LIST  = nil
 
end



#==============================================================================
# ** Kernel
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  The Kernel module is a child of the Object class, allowing all methods and
#  values within to be globally accessible unless overridden.
#==============================================================================

module Kernel
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Alias / Renamed Method Listings with F12 anti-stack support
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  if @kernel_mega_load_data_stack.nil?
    @kernel_mega_load_data_stack = true
    alias kernel_mega_load_data load_data
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * load data
  #     filename : name of data file - able to read encrypted game data.
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def load_data(filename)
    # Acquire position of filename's period
    parse_cnt = filename.index(".")
    # Crop away file extension for non-biased system test
    testname = filename[0,parse_cnt]
    # Branch on filename, retrieving data (expanded or otherwise)
    case testname
    when "Data/Actors"
      effective = load_mega("Data/Actors", MegaData::ACTOR_LIST)
    when "Data/Skills"
      effective = load_mega("Data/Skills", MegaData::SKILL_LIST)
    when "Data/Items"
      effective = load_mega("Data/Items", MegaData::ITEM_LIST)
    when "Data/Weapons"
      effective = load_mega("Data/Weapons", MegaData::WEAP_LIST)
    when "Data/Armors"
      effective = load_mega("Data/Armors", MegaData::ARMOR_LIST)
    when "Data/Enemies"
      effective = load_mega("Data/Enemies", MegaData::ENEMY_LIST)
    when "Data/Animations"
      effective = load_mega("Data/Animations", MegaData::ANIM_LIST)
    when "Data/Tilesets"
      effective = load_mega("Data/Tilesets", MegaData::TILES_LIST)
    else
      effective = kernel_mega_load_data(filename)
    end
    # Return database data
    return effective
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * load mega data
  #     filename  : name of data file - able to read encrypted game data.
  #     arraylist : list of additional data files added
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def load_mega(filename, arraylist)
    # Keep old filename for output (minus data folder)
    oldfilename = filename[5,filename.length]
    # Attach filename extension based on RGSS used
    filename = load_mega_extension(filename)
    # Acquire records from default datafile
    effective = kernel_mega_load_data(filename)
    # Set our counter
    counter = 0
    # Sort through datafile records
    for record in effective
      # Skip null record
      next if record.nil?
      # Increase counter for each viable record
      counter += 1
    end
    # Exit with normal data if array list is nil
    return effective if  arraylist.nil? or arraylist == []
   
    # Generate a list, if enabled
    if MegaData::LIST_SYSTEM == true
      # Create the new text file for the given data
      f = File.new("MEGA " + oldfilename+".txt",  "w+")
      f.puts "Initial Project Data:"
      # Sort through the new data records
      for record in effective
        # Skip null record
        next if record.nil?
        # Create a formatted string of the ID and record data name
        formatted = "ID: " + (record.id).to_s + " - " + record.name
        # Output to the file
        f.puts formatted
      end 
      # Add 1 line spacing
      f.puts " "
    end
    # Sort through each filename
    for datafile in arraylist
      # Apply Data folder prefix to datafile name
      renamed_datafile = "Data/" + datafile
      # Attach filename extension based on RGSS used
      renamed_datafile = load_mega_extension(renamed_datafile)
      # Acquire records from acquired filename
      tempeffective = kernel_mega_load_data(renamed_datafile)
      # Generate file heading for report if enabled
      if MegaData::LIST_SYSTEM == true
        f.puts "Data from: " + datafile
      end
      # Sort through datafile records
      for record in tempeffective
        # Skip null record
        next if record.nil?
        # Increase counter for viable record
        counter += 1
        # Redefine current record's ID by counter
        record.id = counter
        # Add record data to default datafile
        effective.push record
        # Output record for report if enabled
        if MegaData::LIST_SYSTEM == true
          # Create a formatted string of the ID and record data name
          formatted = "ID: " + (record.id).to_s + " - " + record.name
          # Output to the file
          f.puts formatted
        end
      end
      # Add 1 line spacing
      if MegaData::LIST_SYSTEM == true
        f.puts " "
      end   

    end
    # Close Report generator if enabled
    if MegaData::LIST_SYSTEM == true
      f.close
    end   
    # Exit with expanded datafile
    return effective
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * load mega datafile extension
  #     filename  : name of data file to have the extension attached
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def load_mega_extension(filename)
    # Attach filename extension based on RGSS used
    case MegaData::RGSS_SYSTEM
    when 1
      effective = filename + ".rvdata"
    when 2
      effective = filename + ".rxdata2"
    else
      effective = filename + ".rxdata"
    end
    return effective
  end
end

Instructions
The script itself is only the basis.  You need to create extra database files using your RPGMaker and copy the extra database files (be it rxdata, rvdata2...) into your real project's data folder and then add them to the list of arrays in the script.

It does not adapt the 'event commands' in the editor to go beyond the 999 limit.  So one needs to have a matching set of script calls to go beyond that limit. 


Example Utility Code
The below code is meant for RPGMaker XP users, but shows how one can make routines within the Interpreter class (or Game_Interpreter) so one can use script calls that may go beyond the 999 editor cap.

Example RMXP addon

Code:

#==============================================================================
# ** Interpreter
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This interpreter runs event commands. This class is used within the
#  Game_System class and the Game_Event class.
#==============================================================================

class Interpreter
 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Test Party for an Actor
  #     actor_id : actor ID
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_actor_test(actor_id)
    return true if $game_party.actors.include?(actor)
    return false
  end 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Change Actor
  #     actor_id : actor ID
  #     remove   : (optional: If true, removes actor from party)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_actor_change(actor_id=1, remove=false)
    unless remove
      $game_party.add_actor(actor_id)
    else
      $game_party.remove_actor(actor_id)
    end
  end   
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Change Actor HP Increase
  #     actor_id    : actor ID
  #     value       : Value of HP gain (or loss if negative)
  #     allow_death : if knockout allows death
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_actor_HP(actor_id=1, value=0, allow_death=false)
    actor = $game_actors[actor_id]
    return if actor.nil?
    $game_actors[actor_id].hp += value
    if allow_death == false and $game_actors[actor_id].hp == 0
      $game_actors[actor_id].hp = 1   
    end
    # Determine game over
    $game_temp.gameover = $game_party.all_dead?
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Change Actor SP Increase
  #     actor_id    : actor ID
  #     value       : Value of SP gain (or loss if negative)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_actor_HP(actor_id=1, value=0)
    actor = $game_actors[actor_id]
    return if actor.nil?
    $game_actors[actor_id].sp += value
  end   
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Change Enemy HP Increase
  #     enemy_id    : enemy ID
  #     value       : Value of HP gain (or loss if negative)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_actor_HP(enemy_id=1, value=0)
    enemy = $game_troop.enemies[enemy_id]
    return if enemy.nil?
    $game_troop.enemies[enemy_id].hp += value
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * ChangeEnemy SP Increase
  #     enemy_id    : enemy ID
  #     value       : Value of SP gain (or loss if negative)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_actor_HP(enemy_id=1, value=0)
    enemy = $game_troop.enemies[enemy_id]
    return if enemy.nil?
    $game_troop.enemies[enemy_id].sp += value
  end     
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Test Actor for a Skill
  #     actor_id : actor ID
  #     skill_id : skill ID
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_skill_test(actor_id=1, skill_id=1)
    actor = $game_actors[actor_id]
    return false if actor.nil?
    return true if actor.skills.include?(skill_id)
    return false
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Change Skill
  #     actor_id : actor ID
  #     skill_id : skill ID
  #     remove   : (optional: If true, removes skill from actor)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_skill_change(actor_id=1, skill_id=1, remove=false)
    actor = $game_actors[actor_id]
    return if actor.nil?
    unless remove
      actor.learn_skill(skill_id)
    else
      actor.forget_skill(skill_id)
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Test Party for an Item
  #     item_id : item ID
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_item_test(item_id=1)
    return true if $game_party.items.include?(item_id)
    return false
  end 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Change Item
  #     item_id : item ID
  #     remove   : (optional: If true, removes item from party)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_item_change(item_id=1, qty=1, remove=false)
    unless remove
      $game_party.gain_item(item_id, qty)
    else
      $game_party.lose_item(item_id, qty)
    end
  end 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Test Party for a Weapon
  #     weapon_id : item ID
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_weapon_test(weapon_id=1)
    return true if $game_party.weapons.include?(weapon_id)
    return false
  end 
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Change Weapon
  #     weapon_id : weapon ID
  #     remove    : (optional: If true, removes weapon from party)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_weapon_change(weapon_id=1, qty=1, remove=false)
    unless remove
      $game_party.gain_weapon(weapon_id, qty)
    else
      $game_party.lose_weapon(weapon_id, qty)
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Test Party for a Armor
  #     armor_id : armor ID
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_armor_test(armor_id=1)
    return true if $game_party.armors.include?(armor_id)
    return false
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Change Armor
  #     armor_id : armor ID
  #     remove   : (optional: If true, removes armor from party)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_armor_change(armor_id=1, qty=1, remove=false)
    unless remove
      $game_party.gain_armor(armor_id, qty)
    else
      $game_party.lose_armor(armor_id, qty)
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Show Animation
  #  anim_id : animation ID
  #  event_id : event ID (-1 = player, 0 = this event, 1+ identified on map)
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def mega_animation_event(anim_id, event_id=0)
    # Get character
    character = get_character(event_id)
    # If no character exists
    if character == nil
      # Continue
      return true
    end
    # Set animation ID
    character.animation_id = anim_id
    # Continue
    return true
  end 
end

Compatibility
This script should be usable for all Ruby-Scripting versions of RPGMaker, and it merely attaches code  to the 'load_data' method  within the Kernel module itself. 


Credits and Thanks
Thanks goes to a dear friend who inquired just this past week if one could get past the 999 item or skill limit.


Terms and Conditions
Free for use, even in commercial games.  Due credit is all that's required.