[KN]-Arrow Over Head - By Kain Nobel [RMXP]

[Kain Nobel]

Spoiler: Known Bugs & Fix History <--Read Me First

Bug Found!
Brewmiester: "It looks like $scene doesn't reinitialize when you change maps. (but it does when you enter / exit the menu)"

Bug Found!
I can't believe I didn't discover this until today, but the arrow seems to only work on one map, then not appear on the next map. The switch is still on, because the red transfer locator arrows appear, but the arrow isn't there after a transfer player command. When I go into the menu, or press F9 while in playtest, then exit the respective menu, the arrow is fixed. I have to figure out how come the arrow only updates after exiting a menu.

Bug Fixed!
Brewmiester's origional offset of the X/Y of the cursor was incorrect. By using screen_x and screen_y, I had remedied the 'arrow runs all over the screen' bug.

Thanks to Brewmiester for helping me with this script, it is my first origional script I have ever publicly released! (Probably because its my first script to work in a while )

Also, if you've ever made an event system like this and know who you are, you need to tell me so I can place you in the credits as well

Its a simple plug 'n play script, instructions are commented within.

Be sure to look for @toggle_or_hold = 15 and you can change that value to switch between Toggle and Hold mode. You can create an item that is non-consumable within the menu linked to a common event that'll toggle this switch ON/OFF, so the player can change it within the menu.

This script also calls @display_image = 16 and that is also another switch value, you need to add it to your array only if you plan on using it, if not please delete any lines having anything to do with the @display_image $game_switch.

I do plan on expanding on this script in the future (maybe) so if you have any suggestions, contact me.

There's other uses aside from the basic function of the script within the comments, I'll even release a demo later that expands on the idea of this script. Again, thanks and leave me comments on how you like this script.

Required: YouHere.png
You'll need to put this image in your */Graphics/Pictures folder (or use/create one you desire, like a finger or something for that unique FFVII feel.)

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd28 ... ouHere.png[/img]

Optional: [KN]-Locator.png
You'll need to put this image in your */Graphics/Characters folder. You can change the color by adjusting the hue bar in the character_hue slider in an event.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd28 ... ocator.png[/img]

Spoiler: What do I use these for?

Well, you can use them to show you where a ladder is, where a transfer player is, etc... Here's a screenshot of how I would set the event up.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd28 ... _tut_1.png[/img]

Make switch condition on PAGE 2 of the transfer event, make sure both the first page with no condition and the second page with the ~display image switch ON both have the transfer event process.

Note the Custom move route, how I detail the arrow flashing, as well as the checkboxes for Direction Fix ON, Phasing ON, Always on Top ON and Stop Animation ON.

This is a simple way to modify your transfer events along with the arrow over head display, just like good ol' FFVII back in the day.

Spoiler: Screen Shots

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd288/Kain_Nobel/Screen%20Shots/KN-Mines03.png[/img]
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd28 ... ines04.png[/img]

Have fun and enjoy!

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# [KN]-Arrow Over Head
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# Created by: Kain Nobel (With Help from Brewmiester @ RMXP.org, thanks!)
# Version: 0.2
# Date Created: 2/29/2008
# Date Modified: 3/5/2008
# Contact: http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/22121
#    -> Be sure to send me a PM there, and I will gladly reply.
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=begin
  INSTRUCTIONS:
    Place this script anywhere above 'main' (and, obviously, below the SDK if
  you are using it. This script is a pretty simple plug 'n play script, and
  does not overwrite any other RGSS methods within the game system. It calls the
  picture "YouHere.png" but you can re-name or use any other picture you desire,
  just be sure to change the filename within the script, respectively.
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  HOW DO I USE THIS IN MY GAME?
    Just simply press either the 'A' button, the 'Z' button or 'Shift' and it
  should work. This script uses two different modes, the Toggle Mode and the 
  Hold Mode.
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  -TOGGLE MODE: $game_switches[@toggle_or_hold] = false
    Simply Press 'SHIFT' to enable/disable the Arrow Over Head feature.
    
  -HOLD MODE: $game_switches[@toggle_or_hold] = true
    You must Hold 'SHIFT' to enable the Arrow Over Head feature. When this button is
  released, the arrow over your head disappears.
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  -DISPLAY IMAGE $game_switches[@display_image]
    When this switch is on, you can use it in conditional branches or page
  conditions. "Why?" you ask? Well, page 2 of an event can be an arrow graphic
  for a transfer event, so when the YouHere locator is on, so is the transfer arrows.
    Just a thought? Thats what I use it in my game for, but whatever its up to you.
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  COMPATIBILITY ISSUES?
    None that I know of, I don't know why there would be? Surprisingly I don't
  use any version of SDK, so as far as it being SDK compatible, I wouldn't know.
  Of course, I'm pretty sure any conflicts with the SDK would be a simple fix,
  just let me know if you need me to make it "SDK Compatible" and I'll be glad to.
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  CREDITS:
    First off, this is my first publicly released script in a long long time, but
  I'm not an expert scripter yet, this was made basically for my learning purpose
  alone. I coded it all, then Brewmiester fixed up a couple little errors I didn't
  know how to fix, thanks to him for the quick edits I needed for it to run.
    There is somebody, I believe they're in the RMXP.org community or possibly
  Creation Asylum, who had created an "Arrow Over Head" event system which I had
  based this script off of. If it is you, or you know who they are, please let me
  know, and let them know as well, because I'd like to credit them and thank
  them because I created this script based off of their origional work. ;)
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class Arrow_Over_Head < Sprite
  #------------------------
  # * Object Initialization
  #------------------------
  def initialize
    super
    @mode = 15
    @display_image = 16
    @toggle_mode = $game_switches[@mode]
    self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.picture("YouHere")
    self.ox = 16
    self.oy = 32
    self.visible = false
    update
  end
  #=================
  # * Object Refresh
  #=================
  def update
    super
    #self.x = ($game_player.real_x / 4 + 16)
    self.x = $game_player.screen_x
    #self.y = ($game_player.real_y / 4 - 16)
    self.y = ($game_player.screen_y - ((32 * 2) - 10))
    #----------
    # HOLD MODE
    #----------
    if @toggle_mode == false
      if Input.press?(Input::A)
        self.visible = true
      else
        self.visible = false
      end
    end
    #------------
    # TOGGLE MODE
    #------------
    if @toggle_mode == true
      if Input.trigger?(Input::A)
        self.visible = !self.visible
      end
    end
    #-----------------
    # If self.visible?
    #-----------------
    if self.visible == true
      $game_switches[@display_image] = true
    else
      $game_switches[@display_image] = false
    end
  end
end

 

[Khoa]

please make a demo, I don't know how to do with it (><)

 

[Kain Nobel]

First off, Bug Discovered!
It has to do with the arrow's Y positioning in relevence to player's real_y, I believe... I'll fix it later tonight (or someone else can if they feel like beating me to it.) Basically, the arrow is always on center as far as X, but is always off center with Y on maps larger than standard 20x15.

Anyways...

Just paste the script somewhere below Scene_Debug, SDK (if using) and above 'main'. You must import the arrow picture above (or use/make your own arrow/finger), whatever image you use must be titled "YouHere"

When you press and/or hold A (aka Z or SHIFT) an arrow appears over your head, showing you where you are. This is good for if you're in a vast forest underneath a bunch of trees and you lose your character, for the arrow is above everything else.

Also, $game_switches[16] mentioned within the script, you can set that switch to any transfer event and use an arrow graphic to show you an arrow pointing towards any doorway, or any ladder like the screenshots above. Just use the graphic's hue slider to change it from red, green, yellow, whatever.

 

[Zarnik]

Nce, feature. So it´s like in the ff games when you push select arrows will pop up over every exit and over the players head. You could do it with events to quite easily, just if variable 1 is 1 they will appear...but scripts are often less work... :thumb:

 

[Kain Nobel]

Arrow's offset bug is fixed! Just have to remedy the transfer player bug, where the arrow doesn't come back unless you enter then exit a menu... kinda kills the purpose of the script until I get that fixed.