Hear Steps v.2

[arev]

I'm reposting this script, since there's a request around :]

This script lets you hear the steps sound for any character on the map (if you wish so). The sound is louder the closer the character is.

Place this code above "Main":

#==============================================================================
# ** Hear_Steps
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  by arevulopapo
#  9.11.2006
#==============================================================================

class Game_Character
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  attr_accessor :hear_steps
  attr_accessor :step_sound
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias hs_init initialize
  def initialize
    hs_init
    @hear_steps = false
    @step_sound = "Audio/SE/walk01"
  end
  alias hs_update update
  def update
    if self.moving? and self.hear_steps == true and (Graphics.frame_count + 2 * self.id) % (18 - @move_speed) == 0
      if self.screen_x > 0 and self.screen_x < 640 and self.screen_y > 0 and self.screen_y < 480
        volume = 100 - 5 * Math.sqrt((self.x - $game_player.x)**2 + (self.y - $game_player.y)**2)
        Audio.se_play(@step_sound, volume, 100)
      end
    end
    hs_update
  end
end

This line:

@step_sound = "Audio/SE/walk01"

determines the default sound for every character. If you want to change it use the "Call script" event command:

get_character(id).step_sound = "Audio/SE/walk03"

Where "id" is the id of an event.
To enable the sound (which is disabled by default) also use a "Call script" command:

get_character(id).hear_steps = true

If id = 0 the command will refer to the event it's being called by, if it's -1 it's for the player. Any number greater than 0 stands for event id.
For turning the sound off use:

get_character(id).hear_steps = nil

rather than:

get_character(id).hear_steps = false

It's said that it works better in the Game_Character class.
This script requires of course the sounds that are to be played.
You'll find them in the attached demo (don't bother different resolution).

Credits to me, and thanks to DerVVulfman for aliasing he methods and switching tips.

 

[~Atlaswing~]

Can we adjust the default volume?

 

[arev]

Yeah, sure. Experiment with this line:

volume = 100 - 5 * Math.sqrt((self.x - $game_player.x)**2 + (self.y - $game_player.y)**2)

 

[xmcdohlx]

will it b the same sound for all types of terrain?

 

[arev]

Yes, it will. But you could change the sound by a parallel event, checking the terrain tag of a specific character.

 

[gggg]

God work, I haven't tested it yet but the idea is good.

 

[Grandor]

Just a little helpful note, if you want to change the pitch of the characters footsteps find this line:

Audio.se_play(@step_sound, volume, 100)

Where it says volume, 100 change the 100 to a lower number, that will lower the pitch. 100 is the highest pitch it can go to so higher numbers won't work.

Hope that helps!

 

[arev]

gggg: Glad you like it
Grandor: Actually the pitch is from 50 to 150

I've edited the first post with a tip on turning the sounds OFF (thanks, DerVVulfman)

 

[Grandor]

Oh, I see. Thanks for the insight. It's a good script by the way. I'm using it as we speak.

 

[Walina]

I am so sorry I didn't know about the rule of necroposting and I can't delete my post >_<
I just wanted to ask a question about that (how does it work) :

Yes, it will. But you could change the sound by a parallel event, checking the terrain tag of a specific character.

I am really sorry  :huh:

 

[zi0808]

I had a script that can have different sounds by terrain tag.... :lol:
maybe I will post it sometime. :mystery: :mystery: :psy: :mystery:

 

[Cloud]

I can´t hear anything ???
What´s wrong ???
I used this code:

#==============================================================================
# ** Hear_Steps
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  by arevulopapo
#  9.11.2006
#==============================================================================

class Game_Character
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  attr_accessor :hear_steps
  attr_accessor :step_sound
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias hs_init initialize
  def initialize
    hs_init
    @hear_steps = false
    @step_sound = "Audio/SE/schritte"
  end
  alias hs_update update
  def update
    if self.moving? and self.hear_steps == true and (Graphics.frame_count + 2 * self.id) % (18 - @move_speed) == 0
      if self.screen_x > 0 and self.screen_x < 640 and self.screen_y > 0 and self.screen_y < 480
        volume = 100 - 5 * Math.sqrt((self.x - $game_player.x)**2 + (self.y - $game_player.y)**2)
        Audio.se_play(@step_sound, volume, 100)
      end
    end
    hs_update
  end
end


I put it above MAIN and Started the game...
But i can´t hear steps ????

 

[bojjenclon]

Where's this demo you speak of?

 

[arev]

The demo died
Here's a new link: http://rapidshare.com/files/120601490/hear_steps.exe
@Cloud: putting this script above Main isn't enough. Instruction on how to activate the sound are in the first post. Please read it