KPartyActors XP

[kyonides]

KPartyActors XP

by Kyonides

Introduction

Usually RMXP lets you upgrade your heroes by leveling them up. This script completely changes that reality by introducing a party level handicap of sorts. You can't keep leveling up if the party as a whole doesn't do the same.

It also sports the custom skills and battle skills features. Now your heroes can only use their preselected battle skills during those tough battles!

 I guess that adds some level of complexity and promotes the development of strategies and tactics in game.

Warning!

I have overwritten a few default methods so please read the embedded comments first.

The FixedArray script is now required by the script posted below.

The Script

Code:

# * KPartyActors XP
#   Scripter : Kyonides Arkanthes
#   2022-01-01

# Requires: FixedArray

# Leveling up an actor will depend on your current party's level.
# EXP does not affect an actor's level so it can be used as a
# secondary ingame currency now.

# This script also features the kustom_skills and battle_skills!
# kustom_skills are skills the player have purchased that were not supposed
# to be learned by a given actor.
# battle_skills are a subset of all of the skills learned by any actor.

# * Overwritten Methods * #
# - Game_Actor class
# exp= level= skills skill_learn?
# - Window_Skill class
# refresh

# * Script Calls * #

# - Change current Party's Level

# $game_party.level = NewLevel
# $game_party.level += Levels
# $game_party.level -= Levels

# - Change Party's Maximum Level

# $game_party.level_max = NewLevelMax
# $game_party.level_max += MoreLevels
# $game_party.level_max -= LessLevels

# - Toggle Freezing of Level Up feature
#   Default Value: false
# $game_party.freeze_level_up = true  or  false

# - Get a Party Member - Prerequisite
# actor = $game_party.actors[Index]

# - Get Current Maximum Number of Kustom Skills or Battle Skills
# actor.kustom_skills_max
# actor.battle_skills_max

# - Set New Maximum Number of Kustom Skills or Battle Skills
# actor.kustom_skills.maxsize = +Number
# actor.battle_skills.maxsize = +Number

# - Add New Kustom Skill or Battle Skill
# Returns either a new array or the old one if it remained the same.
# actor.add_kustom_skill(SkillID)
# actor.add_battle_skill(SkillID)

module KParty
  LEVEL_MAX = 20
  LVLS_PER_PARTY_LVL = 3
  KUSTOM_SKILL_MAX = 1
  BATTLE_SKILL_MAX = 5
end

class Game_Party
  alias :kyon_party_lvl_gm_pty_init :initialize
  def initialize
    kyon_party_lvl_gm_pty_init
    @freeze_level_up = false
    @level_max = KParty::LEVEL_MAX
    @level = 0
  end

  def level=(n)
    return @level if @freeze_level_up and @level < n
    @level = [[0, @level].max, @level_max].min
  end
  def actor_level_max() KParty::LVLS_PER_PARTY_LVL * (@level + 1) end
  attr_reader :level
  attr_accessor :level_max, :freeze_level_up
end

class Game_Actor
  alias :kyon_party_lvl_gm_actor_setup :setup
  def setup(actor_id)
    @kustom_skills = FixedArray.new(KParty::KUSTOM_SKILL_MAX)
    @battle_skills = FixedArray.new(KParty::BATTLE_SKILL_MAX)
    kyon_party_lvl_gm_actor_setup(actor_id)
  end

  def level=(n)
    n = [[n, db_actor.final_level].min, 1].max
    @level = $game_party.actor_level_max < n ? @level : n
  end
  def db_actor() $data_actors[@actor_id] end
  def exp=(n) @exp = [n, 0].max end
  def skills() @skills + @kustom_skills end
  def skillset() $game_temp.in_battle ? @battle_skills : self.skills end
  def skill_learn?(skill_id) self.skills.include?(skill_id) end
  def add_kustom_skill(skill_id) @kustom_skills << skill_id end
  def add_battle_skill(skill_id) @battle_skills << skill_id end
  def kustom_skills_max() @kustom_skills.maxsize end
  def battle_skills_max() @battle_skills.maxsize end
  def class_learnings() $data_classes[@class_id].learnings end
  attr_reader :kustom_skills, :battle_skills
end

class Window_Skill
  def refresh
    if self.contents != nil
      self.contents.dispose
      self.contents = nil
    end
    @data = []
    @actor.skillset.each{|s| @data << $data_skills[s] }
    @data = @data.compact
    @item_max = @data.size
    return if @item_max == 0
    self.contents = Bitmap.new(width - 32, row_max * 32)
    @item_max.each{|i| draw_item(i) }
  end
end

FAQ

This script does not include any full fledged custom menu of my own.


Terms & Conditions

Include me in your game credits.  
Send me a copy of your complete game if you include two or more of my scripts.
Free for non commercial games.  Contact me if you want to go commercial.

[kyonides]

KExpSkills XP

by Kyonides Arkanthes

Introduction

This would be KPartyActors XP's skill menu if I ever finish it.

So far it only sports a face or battler or character and an EXP book.

Code:

# * KExpSkills XP
#   Scripter : Kyonides Arkanthes
#   2022-01-02

# Requires: KPartyActors XP

# Use EXP to buy a preset list of skills at the custom skill shop.

# * Script Call * #

# $scene = ExpSkill::Scene.new(ActorIndex)

module ExpSkill
  SCENE_BACKDROP = ""
  EXP_BOX_X = 8
  EXP_BOX_Y = 440
  EXP_BOX_X_MARGIN = 52
  EXP_BOX_BACKDROP = "exp box"
  EXP_BOX_FONT_COLOR = [255, 255, 255]
  AVATAR_X = 8
  AVATAR_Y = 8
  @picture_mode = :face
  extend self
  attr_accessor :picture_mode

class Box
  def initialize(sx, sy, margin)
    @margin_x = margin
    @sprites = []
    @sprites << @backdrop = Sprite.new
    @sprites << @points_box = Sprite.new
    @backdrop.x = sx
    @backdrop.y = sy
    @points_box.x = sx + @margin_x
    @points_box.y = sy
  end

  def draw_backdrop(name, exp)
    @backdrop.bitmap = b = RPG::Cache.picture(name)
    @points_box.bitmap = Bitmap.new(b.width - @margin_x, b.height)
    draw_exp(exp)
  end

  def draw_exp(exp)
    bm = @points_box.bitmap
    bm.clear
    r, g, b = EXP_BOX_FONT_COLOR
    bm.font.color.set(r, g, b)
    bm.draw_text(0, 0, bm.width - 4, bm.height, exp.to_s, 2)
  end

  def dispose
    @sprites.each do |sprite|
      sprite.bitmap.dispose
      sprite.dispose
    end
  end
end

module RPG::Cache
  def self.face(filename) load_bitmap("Graphics/Faces/", filename) end
end

class Spriteset
  def initialize(actor)
    @backdrop = Sprite.new
    @backdrop.bitmap = RPG::Cache.title(SCENE_BACKDROP)
    @points_box = Box.new(EXP_BOX_X, EXP_BOX_Y, EXP_BOX_X_MARGIN)
    @points_box.draw_backdrop(EXP_BOX_BACKDROP, actor.exp)
    @avatar = Sprite.new
    @avatar.x = AVATAR_X
    @avatar.y = AVATAR_Y
    a = actor
    case ExpSkill.picture_mode
    when :battle, :battler
      @avatar.bitmap = RPG::Cache.battler(a.battler_name, a.battler_hue)
    when :char, :character
      @avatar.bitmap = RPG::Cache.character(a.character_name, a.character_hue)
    when :face
      @avatar.bitmap = RPG::Cache.face(a.character_name)
    end
    @sprites = [@backdrop, @avatar]
  end

  def dispose
    @points_box.dispose
    @sprites.each do |sprite|
      sprite.bitmap.dispose
      sprite.dispose
    end
  end
end

class Scene
  def initialize(pos=0)
    @index = pos
    @total = $game_party.actors.size
    @actor = $game_party.actors[pos]
    @learnings = @actor.class_learnings
  end

  def main
    @stage = :main
    @spriteset = Spriteset.new(@actor)
    Graphics.transition
    while @stage
      Graphics.update
      Input.update
      update
    end
    Graphics.freeze
    @spriteset.dispose
  end

  def update
    case @stage
    when :main
      update_main
    end
  end

  def change_actor(n)
    return $game_system.se_play($data_system.buzzer_se) if @total == 1
    $game_system.se_play($data_system.cursor_se)
    pos = (@index + n) % @total
    $scene = Scene.new(pos)
    @stage = nil
  end

  def update_main
    if Input.trigger?(Input::B)
      $game_system.se_play($data_system.cancel_se)
      $scene = Scene_Map.new
      return @stage = nil
    elsif Input.trigger?(Input::L)
      return change_actor(-1)
    elsif Input.trigger?(Input::R)
      return change_actor(1)
    elsif Input.trigger?(Input::C)
      $game_system.se_play($data_system.decision_se)
   
    end
  end
end

end

This script's terms & conditions are the same as the main script's.

[kyonides]

Minor Code Update

The simple FixedArray script is now required by KPartyActors XP. The reasoning behind this move is that it easily allows the game developer to keep a fixed number of custom or battle skills at the player's reach in any given moment. I guess it would encourage the player to plan strategically the way he or she will pick the corresponding skills.

The embedded comments also feature more script calls than in previous versions.

I have edited the second post to include the KExpSkills XP script alias KPartyActors XP's skill menu script.

I know, I still need to work on a GUI that will allow you to actually perform such a skill selection  in the first place.