[RESOLVED] Creating events in RGSS

[xBrokenSin]

Hiyo! Even though I already know how to script, I am still just a beginner and need some help.

Well, what I need to know is how do I create events using scripts. You see, what I want to do is like, if you have a seed, you can plant it in the ground. I have it scripted where the seed will be planted, but I don't know how to make it an event where it will then show the graphic. Then when its fully grown, you can like... press enter and "talk" to it. And if it has a fruit, it adds it to your inventory.

I really DON'T want to use an event, because if I do, it will cause ALOT of lag and is more trouble than its worth.

If there is another way to do what I want to do with scripts, please tell me. I DON'T need anyone to make this for me, I just want to know how one function is done.

If you help, I will be forever edebted to you!

 

[silver wind]

here's what I suggest:
-make an empty event wherever you can plant the seed.
-use a time system, which has:
1)a clock
2) ability to save the current time.
3)ability to check how much seconds passed since the saved time.
I know there is such system, but I forgot its name.

when the player has the item 'seed', say: "you planted the seed",
and create a "plant": plant.new (map id, event id).
inside 'plant' class: each plant will need a map id, event id, time it was planted(use the time script to save the current time), and stage (seed, plant, fruit). save all plants inside an array, say, $game_plants. in initialize method, add the new plant to the array- $game_plants.push(self) .
make a method to update all plants: if x minutes passed from the planting time, update the event's graphic & stage. call this method inside 'update' method of the time script. to avoid lag, only call it once in a minute- if the second on the clock is 0.
to decide if it gives fruit: whenever you set the plant's stage to fruit, set the event's self switch A to true.
in the event, make it give you fruit if self switch A is ON.

 

[xBrokenSin]

Actually, I figured it out myself... sooo, yeah. I guess this is resolved.

Thanks for the help anyway Silver~!

 

[Mililo]

You did a way to create an event by script? I'm needing that alot if you can say i will be veryyy edebted to you.

 

[e]

Out of kindness for the others, once you've resolved a particular problem, it would be a good idea to post your solution. I'm sure it'll help out anyone who ever bumps in the same problem. :thumb:

 

[DrakoShade]

For future reference, SephirothSpawn is guilty of a script that makes this task relatively easy.  The most-recently updated version of said script is located in his Test Bed.  Look for the Event Spawner.