Dragon Soul SystemVersion: 1.0
By: Armor Nick
Introduction
This script emulates the Dragon Soul system from The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim.
Certain characters are 'Dragonborn' who can spend Dragon Souls to unlock special Dragon Shouts. Dragon Souls are gained by defeating certain enemies.
Dragon Souls are shared by the party but are spend on characters.
Creative Uses
Screenshots
Demo
Will do if there is enough want.
Script
The script is divided in 2 parts. This was done because I couldn't add the 'Shouts' command to the main menu without breaking any CMS or other Menu Addon you might have. I suggest taking a look at the differences between your current menu and the menu I posted to see what you have to change.
Instructions
To install, just insert the first or both of the scripts in the script editor above main. You should know this by now.
** Unlocking a Shout:
$game_party.unlock_shout(skill_id)
** Adding Souls to the party:
$game_party.gain_souls
** Testing if we have a certain Shout/Skill:
$game_party.has_shout?(skill_id)
** To call the Shouts screen:
$scene = Scene_Shouts.new(actor_index)
where: actor_index = the index of the actor in your party
To edit where Scene_Shouts goes when you leave the menu:
Control+F DS_MENU_RETURN in the script and edit the method you find there.
Pre-defined methods for the Main Menu and the Map are available.
FAQ
Ask away.
Compatibility
Should be compatible with most scripts. Unless, of course, you use a CMS and my menu additions together in which case post a comment and I may possibly tinker something together.
Credits and Thanks
Thanks to Enterbrain for creating RPG Maker VX so I could muck about a bit.
Author's Notes
This is my first script for RPG Maker VX but I'm fairly confident so any critics are welcome.
Feel free to make requests and I may possibly tinker something together. However, I'm doing this for fun and I do have a real job so I'm not making any promises.
These are possible additions I thought of; post if you want one or more of them:
Terms and Conditions
By: Armor Nick
Introduction
This script emulates the Dragon Soul system from The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim.
Certain characters are 'Dragonborn' who can spend Dragon Souls to unlock special Dragon Shouts. Dragon Souls are gained by defeating certain enemies.
Dragon Souls are shared by the party but are spend on characters.
Creative Uses
- Straight-up Skyrim Dragon Slaying!
- Strategic skill management by learning skills based on the whole party.
- A fairly original system to learn skills
Screenshots
Demo
Will do if there is enough want.
Script
The script is divided in 2 parts. This was done because I couldn't add the 'Shouts' command to the main menu without breaking any CMS or other Menu Addon you might have. I suggest taking a look at the differences between your current menu and the menu I posted to see what you have to change.
Code:
#==============================================================================
# ** Dragon Souls
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Armor Nick
# 1.0
# 2011-12-05
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# This script emulates the Dragon Soul system from The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
#
# Certain characters are 'Dragonborn' who can spend Dragon Souls to unlock
# special Dragon Shouts. Dragon Souls are gained by defeating certain enemies.
#
# Dragon Souls are shared by the party but are spend on characters.
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Instructions:
#
# ** Unlocking a Shout:
# $game_party.unlock_shout(skill_id)
#
# ** Adding Souls to the party:
# $game_party.gain_souls(n)
#
# ** Testing if we have a certain Shout/Skill:
# $game_party.has_shout?(skill_id)
#
# ** To call the Shouts screen:
# $scene = Scene_Shouts.new(actor_index)
# where: actor_index = the index of the actor in your party
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# To edit where the menu goes when you press escape:
# Control+F DS_MENU_RETURN and edit the method you find there.
#==============================================================================
Vocab::Shouts = "Shouts"
Vocab::Souls = "Souls"
Vocab::ObtainSouls = "%s %s were obtained!"
# NOTE: the above text MUST obtain '' exactly 2 times
# unless you change display_exp_and_gold at the bottom
# these variables are respectively the amount and Vocab::Souls
#----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Begin ANA module
#----------------------------------------------------------------------------
module ANA
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Characters who can learn Dragon Skills (actor_id)
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DRAGONBORN = [1, 3, 5, 7]
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Characters who give Dragon Souls
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DRAGONS = [1]
#----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# End ANA module
#----------------------------------------------------------------------------
end
#==============================================================================
# ** Game_Party
#==============================================================================
class Game_Party < Game_Unit
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Public Instance Variables
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
attr_accessor :souls # number of dragon souls
attr_reader :shouts # list of unlocked shouts
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Alias Listings
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
alias armornick_dragonsouls_gmparty_initialize initialize
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Object Initialization
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def initialize
@souls = 0
@shouts = []
armornick_dragonsouls_gmparty_initialize
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Unlock Shout
# skill_id : ID of the skill (shout)
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def unlock_shout(skill_id = 0)
unless has_shout?(skill_id)
@shouts.push(skill_id)
@shouts.sort!
end
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Do we have the given shout?
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def has_shout?(skill_id)
return @shouts.include?(skill_id)
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Do we have any souls or shouts?
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def has_souls_or_shouts?
result = @souls > 0 || @shouts.length > 0
return result
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Gain the given amount of souls
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def gain_souls(n)
@souls += n
end
end #class Game_Party < Game_Unit
#==============================================================================
# ** Game_Troop
#==============================================================================
class Game_Troop < Game_Unit
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Calculate Number of Souls
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def souls_total
gold = 0
for enemy in dead_members
gold += 1 if ANA::DRAGONS.include?(enemy.enemy_id )
end
return gold
end
end #class Game_Troop < Game_Unit
#==============================================================================
# ** Window_Shouts
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# This window displays a list of the shouts the party has discovered
#==============================================================================
class Window_Shouts < Window_Selectable
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Object Initialization
# x : window x-coordinate
# y : window y-coordinate
# width : window width
# height : window height
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def initialize(x, y, width, height, actor)
super(x, y, width, height)
@actor = actor
@column_max = 2
self.index = 0
refresh
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Get Skill
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def shout
return @data[self.index]
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh
@data = []
for shout in $game_party.shouts
@data.push($data_skills[shout])
end
@item_max = @data.size
create_contents
for i in 0...@item_max
draw_item(i)
end
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Draw Item
# index : item number
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def draw_item(index)
rect = item_rect(index)
self.contents.clear_rect(rect)
shout = @data[index]
if shout != nil
rect.width -= 4
enabled = $game_party.souls > 0 && !@actor.skill_learn?(shout)
draw_item_name(shout, rect.x, rect.y, enabled)
self.contents.draw_text(rect, @actor.calc_mp_cost(shout), 2)
end
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Update Help Text
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def update_help
@help_window.set_text(shout == nil ? "" : shout.description)
end
end #class Window_Shouts < Window_Selectable
#==============================================================================
# ** Window_Souls
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# This window displays the amount of souls.
#==============================================================================
class Window_Souls < Window_Base
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Object Initialization
# x : window X coordinate
# y : window Y coordinate
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def initialize(x, y)
super(x, y, 160, WLH + 32)
refresh
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh
self.contents.clear
draw_souls_value($game_party.souls, 4, 0, 120)
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Draw number with currency unit
# value : Number (gold, etc)
# x : draw spot x-coordinate
# y : draw spot y-coordinate
# width : Width
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def draw_souls_value(value, x, y, width)
cx = contents.text_size(Vocab::Souls + "\t").width
self.contents.font.color = normal_color
self.contents.draw_text(x, y, width-cx-2, WLH, value, 2)
self.contents.font.color = system_color
self.contents.draw_text(x, y, width, WLH, Vocab::Souls, 2)
end
end #class Window_Souls < Window_Base
#==============================================================================
# ** Window_ShoutStatus
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# This window displays the skill user's status on the shouts screen.
#==============================================================================
class Window_ShoutStatus < Window_Base
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Object Initialization
# x : window X coordinate
# y : window Y corrdinate
# actor : actor
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def initialize(x, y, actor)
super(x, y, 384, WLH + 32)
@actor = actor
refresh
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Refresh
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def refresh
self.contents.clear
draw_actor_name(@actor, 4, 0)
draw_actor_level(@actor, 140, 0)
end
end #class Window_ShoutStatus < Window_Base
#==============================================================================
# ** Scene_Shouts
#==============================================================================
class Scene_Shouts < Scene_Base
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Object Initialization
# actor_index : actor index
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def initialize(actor_index = 0)
@actor_index = actor_index
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Start processing
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def start
super
create_menu_background
@actor = $game_party.members[@actor_index]
@viewport = Viewport.new(0, 0, 544, 416)
@help_window = Window_Help.new
@help_window.viewport = @viewport
@status_window = Window_ShoutStatus.new(160, 56, @actor)
@status_window.viewport = @viewport
@souls_window = Window_Souls.new(0,56)
@souls_window.viewport = @viewport
@shouts_window = Window_Shouts.new(0, 112, 544, 304, @actor)
@shouts_window.viewport = @viewport
@shouts_window.help_window = @help_window
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Termination Processing
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def terminate
super
dispose_menu_background
@help_window.dispose
@status_window.dispose
@shouts_window.dispose
@souls_window.dispose
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Return to Original Screen
# DS_MENU_RETURN
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def return_scene
# Edit this method to choose where you go after pressing escape
# $scene = Scene_Map.new # I want to go back to the map screen
$scene = Scene_Menu.new(6) # I want to go back to the menu (index)
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Frame Update
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def update
super
update_menu_background
@help_window.update
@status_window.update
@shouts_window.update
@souls_window.update
if @shouts_window.active
update_skill_selection
end
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Update Skill Selection
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def update_skill_selection
if Input.trigger?(Input::B)
Sound.play_cancel
return_scene
elsif Input.trigger?(Input::C)
@shout = @shouts_window.shout
if $game_party.souls > 0 and !@actor.skill_learn?(@shout)
Sound.play_decision
learn_shout
else
Sound.play_buzzer
end
end
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Learn Selected Shout
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def learn_shout
# teach the shout and remove soul
$game_party.souls -= 1
@actor.learn_skill(@shout.id)
# refresh the windows
@status_window.refresh
@shouts_window.refresh
@souls_window.refresh
end
end #class Scene_Shouts < Scene_Base
#==============================================================================
# ** Scene_Battle
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# This class performs battle screen processing.
#==============================================================================
class Scene_Battle < Scene_Base
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Alias Listings
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
alias armornick_dragonsouls_sbattle_display_exp_and_gold display_exp_and_gold
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Display Gained Experience and Gold
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def display_exp_and_gold
souls = $game_troop.souls_total
$game_party.gain_souls(souls)
if souls > 0
text = sprintf(Vocab::ObtainSouls, souls, Vocab::Souls)
$game_message.texts.push('\.' + text)
end
armornick_dragonsouls_sbattle_display_exp_and_gold
end
end #class Scene_Battle < Scene_Base
Code:
#==============================================================================
# ** Scene_Menu
#==============================================================================
class Scene_Menu < Scene_Base
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Create Command Window
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def create_command_window
s1 = Vocab::item
s2 = Vocab::skill
s3 = Vocab::equip
s4 = Vocab::status
s5 = Vocab::save
s6 = Vocab::game_end
s7 = Vocab::Shouts
@command_window = Window_Command.new(160, [s1, s2, s3, s4, s5, s6, s7])
@command_window.index = @menu_index
if $game_party.members.size == 0 # If number of party members is 0
@command_window.draw_item(0, false) # Disable item
@command_window.draw_item(1, false) # Disable skill
@command_window.draw_item(2, false) # Disable equipment
@command_window.draw_item(3, false) # Disable status
end
if $game_system.save_disabled # If save is forbidden
@command_window.draw_item(4, false) # Disable save
end
# disable the command if we have no souls or shouts
if ! $game_party.has_souls_or_shouts?
@command_window.draw_item(6, false)
end
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Update Command Selection
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def update_command_selection
if Input.trigger?(Input::B)
Sound.play_cancel
$scene = Scene_Map.new
elsif Input.trigger?(Input::C)
if $game_party.members.size == 0 and @command_window.index < 4
Sound.play_buzzer
return
elsif $game_system.save_disabled and @command_window.index == 4
Sound.play_buzzer
return
elsif ! $game_party.has_souls_or_shouts? and @command_window.index == 6
Sound.play_buzzer
return
end
Sound.play_decision
case @command_window.index
when 0 # Item
$scene = Scene_Item.new
when 1,2,3,6 # Skill, equipment, status
start_actor_selection
when 4 # Save
$scene = Scene_File.new(true, false, false)
when 5 # End Game
$scene = Scene_End.new
end
end
end
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
# * Update Actor Selection
#--------------------------------------------------------------------------
def update_actor_selection
if Input.trigger?(Input::B)
Sound.play_cancel
end_actor_selection
elsif Input.trigger?(Input::C)
$game_party.last_actor_index = @status_window.index
Sound.play_decision
case @command_window.index
when 1 # skill
$scene = Scene_Skill.new(@status_window.index)
when 2 # equipment
$scene = Scene_Equip.new(@status_window.index)
when 3 # status
$scene = Scene_Status.new(@status_window.index)
when 6
if ANA::DRAGONBORN.include?($game_party.members[@status_window.index].id)
$scene = Scene_Shouts.new(@status_window.index)
end
end
end
end
end
Instructions
To install, just insert the first or both of the scripts in the script editor above main. You should know this by now.
** Unlocking a Shout:
$game_party.unlock_shout(skill_id)
** Adding Souls to the party:
$game_party.gain_souls
** Testing if we have a certain Shout/Skill:
$game_party.has_shout?(skill_id)
** To call the Shouts screen:
$scene = Scene_Shouts.new(actor_index)
where: actor_index = the index of the actor in your party
To edit where Scene_Shouts goes when you leave the menu:
Control+F DS_MENU_RETURN in the script and edit the method you find there.
Pre-defined methods for the Main Menu and the Map are available.
FAQ
Ask away.
Compatibility
Should be compatible with most scripts. Unless, of course, you use a CMS and my menu additions together in which case post a comment and I may possibly tinker something together.
Credits and Thanks
Thanks to Enterbrain for creating RPG Maker VX so I could muck about a bit.
Author's Notes
This is my first script for RPG Maker VX but I'm fairly confident so any critics are welcome.
Feel free to make requests and I may possibly tinker something together. However, I'm doing this for fun and I do have a real job so I'm not making any promises.
These are possible additions I thought of; post if you want one or more of them:
- A different amount of Souls per enemy (fixed or variable)
- Switches to get Souls from every enemy and/or be able to give Shouts to every actor
- A maximum amount of Shouts and/or Souls for the actor and/or party
Terms and Conditions
Copyright (c) 2011, Nick Arnoeyts
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
* Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
* Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
* Neither the name of Armor Nick, Nick Arnoeyts nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
* Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
* Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
* Neither the name of Armor Nick, Nick Arnoeyts nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.