Referring to an event on a different map

[fuzzy_memories]

Hello, I'm making a stargate system, mainly by events. I've hit a little "Snag" however... I need to store the co-ordinates of an event in a variable. The problem is that the event i want to store to is on a differant map. Can RMXP's RGSS do that?

 

[Rhazdel]

Sure. I'll check it out and see if I can offer any advice.

 

[fuzzy_memories]

http://fuzzysrmxpstuff.tripod.com/Stargatething.jpg
You'll have to rename it to ".zip" for it to work (tripod doesn't like other file formats)

here is another system i designed a few weeks ago. Not in my game, but worth pondering about...

http://fuzzysrmxpstuff.tripod.com/thoughtreader.jpg
You'll have to change that one to a ".exe"

Feeedback appreciated ^^

 

[Rhazdel]

Can't seem to get them to work.

 

[fuzzy_memories]

you have to savetarget as
not sure the exact command on firefox. just rightclick

 

[S S Muu]

First i have to say... this is my first post :D
i like Stargate its cool...
but anyway

im not a scripter but i think i can help...

put @ before the "map_id" and all other variables that don't already have @ or $

 

[fuzzy_memories]

Welcome to the forums ^^
Thanks for the advice, i know a little RGSS (much like yourself) as i can usually understand it from reading it. I can't script however.
Feel free to download the demo (look one post up)

 

[S S Muu]

you know stargate just started 1 week ago in sweden (im from sweden...)

but anyway did it worked?

 

[fuzzy_memories]

nope, but i overcome the problem with scripts?
was it season one that just started? Wow, we're on season 10 here (the final season)
what is the latest episode you've seen?

 

[Rhazdel]

Your system worked out pretty well. The only thing is, you have made it a lot harder on yourself than it has to be. If each world has a very specific Map ID, Map X and Map Y, you don't need to use all of those variables to check event locations, etc.

Basically, you have it set up on a password system, so you can code it just like a password. No checks needed.

Just write down every Stargate's Map ID, Map X and Map Y on a piece of paper. Now, combine them to make your 7-digit code that the player will input. Now, have the DHD call a Common Event. In the Common Event, set up Conditional Branches for each of the passcodes.

For example:

You have two Stargates.
To reach Stargate 1, you need to input 1234567
To reach Stargate 2, you need to input 4567890

Input Number: [001] 7 digit(s)
@Conditional Branch: Variable [001] = 1234567
<>Transfer Player (use direct transfer by clicking on the map you want and the location on the screen you want to transfer them to)
End Branch

@Conditional Branch: Variable [001] = 4567890
<>Transfer Player (transfer them to Stargate 2)
End Branch


Now just keep going for every gate. If you put each Conditional Branch inside each other (in other words, put the Conditional Branch for Stargate 2 inside of the Conditional Branch of Stargate 1, put Conditional Branch for Stargate 3 inside of Stargate 2, etc), you can use the Else handler to give the "Not Valid" message if the passcode the player entered is not one of the destinations.

Even if you have 20 worlds, you would only have to code 20 Conditional Branches, which really isn't too bad, considering all the time it probably took for you to develop the system you are using right now.

As for your system, it is really pretty innovative. You did a really good job, you just don't need to have all that work.

I still could not get the second link to work, though....

 

[vgvgf]

I have make a demo, with scripts: Stargate.rar

You can copy the events from the demo, and remember to add this in a section over main:

class Interpreter
  def stargate(var)
    map_id = var / 100000
    x = (var / 1000 * 100 - map_id * 10000) / 100
    y = var / 10 - map_id * 10000 - x * 100
    map_infos = load_data("Data/MapInfos.rxdata")
    if map_infos[map_id].is_a?(RPG::MapInfo)
      map = load_data(sprintf( "Data/Map%03d.rxdata", map_id))
      x_gate = map.events[1].x
      y_gate = map.events[1].y
      return [map_id, x, y+1] if x == x_gate and y == y_gate
    end
    return [-1,-1,-1]
  end
end

 

[S S Muu]

umm... that demo teleports you to the event whit the ID 001 on that map,x,y
so then the stargate must have ID 001...

 

[fuzzy_memories]

about the Id001 thing, i know, it was something i'd prefer to aviod. But there's no other way you can do it really (apart from the seperate conditional branches way)
The script is very good. basically what i designed using events! you now join kierapheonix on the crediy list!

 

[S S Muu]

i tryed to make so the ID doesn't matters but the stargate should have the comment "Stargate"... but i failed

 

[fuzzy_memories]

It's ok, i'm sure it can be done, but it'd probably be more hassle than it's worth XD

 

[vgvgf]

I modify the script for reading if the event in the coords. have the comment "Stargate".
Use this:

class Interpreter
  def stargate(var)
    map_id = var / 100000
    x = (var / 1000 * 100 - map_id * 10000) / 100
    y = var / 10 - map_id * 10000 - x * 100
    map_infos = load_data("Data/MapInfos.rxdata")
    if map_infos[map_id].is_a?(RPG::MapInfo)
      map = load_data(sprintf( "Data/Map%03d.rxdata", map_id))
      for e in map.events.values
        if e.x == x and e.y == y
          event = Game_Event.new(map_id, e)
          return [map_id, x, y+1] if event.stargate
        end
      end
    end
    return [-1,-1,-1]
  end
end
class Game_Event
  attr_accessor :stargate
  alias stargatescript_refresh refresh
  def refresh
    @stargate = false
    stargatescript_refresh
    return if @page == nil
    for i in @page.list
      if i.code == 108 or i.code == 408
        if i.parameters[0].upcase[/STARGATE/] != nil
          @stargate = true
        end
      end
    end
  end
end

 

[fuzzy_memories]

Brilliant! Thankyou a lot. It works almost perfectly (having a few conflicts with nears ABS). Definatly in my credits section

 

[robot79796]

I have also made an stargate evented.
It is verry nice and verry easy.

If you want it send me a e-mail.
peterveldman1990@hotmail.com