Modifying the base of a Sprite or Player

[Kipe]

Hello,

I am looking for a RMXP script which will adjust the base of specific sprites or the Player, using a comment within the event itself, or the Script event command. This script would halve the base in which a player stands on, but allow graphics which extend below that base to be visible (as shown with the black stick in the image below). I have included an image for reference.

This will be used for displaying sprites which are holding objects that extend below their feet; such as spears, or other long weapons.

I am willing to pay for your time. Please leave a reply here if you can do this or if you have any additional questions.

Thank you

 

[mawk]

It's not the most elegant solution, but I think you could accomplish this without scripting by just giving each frame of the spritesheets in question more space around the sprite itself. It'd take a little experimentation to keep the alignment constant, but once you figured it out I don't think there'd be any perceptible difference. Your images would take up a bit more filesize, of course, but sound is always the biggest filesize problem and people don't even scoff at 300mb downloads anymore.

I see a potential problem, though, depending on how RMXP decides which parts of a sprite take layering priority. Seems worth a try, all the same, since there's only really one way to find out.

e: vvv Oh, I hadn't even thought of that! Yikes.

 

[Kipe]

Yes, but by doing that, the X and Y position of the sprite will be different than what the graphic of the sprite is showing.

The main problem is with swinging a weapon while facing down. The weapon must extend beyond the players feet, and this causes the player to shift upward quite a bit. This is because the tip of the weapon is the base of the sprite now, rather than the feet of the character. Hope that makes sense.

A great example of this is with this sprite used in Blizzards ABS sample game.

Without a script to modify the new base of the sprite when facing downward, the character seems to teleport upward when moving down.

 

[Brewmeister]

Try changing line 50 of Sprite_Character from:

self.oy = @ch

to:

self.oy = @ch / 2


($50/hr * 5 seconds = $.07) :scruff:

 

[Kipe]

Works perfectly. I owe you $0.07, don't let me forget! lol.

It would be nice to toggle this on and off for certain events, but if it is too complicated, this will work for me.

Thanks!

 

[Brewmeister]

Yeh, it would be a bitch to have to edit every character set.

The easiest way I can think of doing this is to include a specific string in the filename of any sprite you want offset.
For example "_offset", so you'd modify Aluxes character set & rename it: 001-Fighter01_offset.png

then,...

replace the one line:

self.oy = @ch

with:

        if @character_name[/offset/] != nil

          self.oy = @ch / 2

        else

          self.oy = @ch

        end

 

 

[Kipe]

Works like a charm. TYVM.

Let me know if you need anything from me. I can do a sprite or something for you if you'd like.

 

[Brewmeister]

NFP.

How about any Cthulhu Mythos type character (beasty / enemy)? Cthulhu, Spawn, Night Gaunt, Deep One...
Descriptions can be found at http://www.monstropedia.org,
more comprehensive list at: http://www.yankeeclassic.com/miskatonic ... momain.htm

RTP style / size

 

[Kipe]

I believe I can do those. How about starting with Deep One? Were you wanting this sprite in the RMXP style? I can attempt a VX style monster, but I have never done sprites for RMVX.

Spoiler

Does this portray what you would want? I like this one because it gives me a great example of how this creature would stand and walk.

 

[Brewmeister]

Dude, that's excellent!!!! (Yes, XP)

 

[Kipe]

Cool, well give me about a week or so before I start on this sprite. I'm currently working on animating another guys sprites that I started on a few days ago. Once I'm done with that I'll be able to start on this.

 

[Kipe]

Bumping this thread to inform you of a very pre-mature update, but before I continue much further I would like to see if this projected size is fine by you:

Please keep in mind that what I have in mind for walking animation will cause the sprite to crouch, reducing the body size. I feel that crouching the sprite will look better than a very upright pose. Also, keep in mind that the red outline shown here is not final, and it may change as needed.

I also plan to make the face a bit larger, depending on how I decide to do the body. The shoulder length of this character seems to be about as wide as the head. We'll see once I get started on that part of it though.

 

[Brewmeister]

That looks perfect, and I agree with your ideas/assumptions. Thanks