[XP] Icon Animation for Weapons -- New version!!

[Ulqiorra]

Weapon Icon Animations v2.0
By Near

Introduction

Update!

Now the animation looks more natural, and I added an animation for charsets as well!

Just do "<chara>.animate(<new_chara>, <how long it takes in frames>)

Compatibility between this and Theory's Greater Icons script!

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This is a little something I cooked up for an ABS I'm planning, and I though I'd share it
with my favorite community, RMXP.org .

Actually I got the idea for this from two sources:
1. I can't sprite 30 weapon animations for every character in my game!
2. Someone requested this a long time ago... Wyatt, I believe.

Features

• Uses Icons as weapon/shield graphics.
• Works with events(I think you just need to make some edits to Game_Event)
• Uses dynamic positioning that is easily changeable to suit your animation needs.

Screenshots

None yet, I'll upload later.

Demo

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=7e28 ... b9a8902bda

Script

Spoiler: sprites

[rgss] 
module IconConfig
 
  WeaponZoom = 1.0
 
  ShieldZoom = 0.8
 
end
class Sprite_Weapon < RPG::Sprite
 
  attr_accessor :character
 
  def initialize(viewport, icon_name, character=nil)
    super(viewport)
    @icon_name = icon_name
    @character = character
    self.visible = false
    create_bitmap
    update
  end
 
  def update
    super
    self.visible = @character.anime_attack > 0
    change_direction
  end
 
  def create_bitmap
    self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.icon(@icon_name)
    self.ox = 12
    self.oy = 24
    self.zoom_x = IconConfig::WeaponZoom
    self.zoom_y = IconConfig::WeaponZoom
  end
 
  def change_direction
    case @character.direction
    when 2
      #self.x = @character.screen_x-6
      #self.z = @character.screen_z+31
      self.mirror = false
      change_angle([135,0,16,30], [90,6,10,30], [135,0,16,31], [180,0,18,31])
    when 4
      #self.x = @character.screen_x-10
      #self.z = @character.screen_z-1
      self.mirror = false
      change_angle([45,10,10,-31],[0,10,10,-31],[45,10,10,-31],[90,10,10,-31])
    when 6
      #self.x = @character.screen_x+6
      #self.z = @character.screen_z+31
      self.mirror = true
      change_angle([-45,-2,8,31],[-65,-2,6,31],[-45,-2,8,31],[-25,-6,10,31])
    when 8
      #self.x = @character.screen_x+10
      #self.z = @character.screen_z-1
      self.mirror = true
      change_angle([45,-16,22,-31],[0,-14,14,-31],[45,-18,22,-31],[90,-12,28,-31])
    end
    #self.y = @character.screen_y-10
    self.opacity = @character.opacity
    self.blend_type = @character.blend_type
    self.bush_depth = @character.bush_depth
  end
 
  def change_angle(d, a, b, c)
    if @character.anime_attack >= 20
      self.angle = a[0]
      self.x = @character.screen_x-a[1]
      self.y = @character.screen_y-a[2]
      self.z = @character.screen_z+a[3]
    elsif @character.anime_attack >= 15
      self.angle = b[0]
      self.x = @character.screen_x-b[1]
      self.y = @character.screen_y-b[2]
      self.z = @character.screen_z+b[3]
    elsif @character.anime_attack >= 10
      self.angle = c[0]
      self.x = @character.screen_x-c[1]
      self.y = @character.screen_y-c[2]
      self.z = @character.screen_z+c[3]
    else
      self.angle = d[0]
      self.x = @character.screen_x-d[1]
      self.y = @character.screen_y-d[2]
      self.z = @character.screen_z+d[3]
    end
  end
 
end
 
class Sprite_Shield < RPG::Sprite
 
  attr_accessor :character
 
  def initialize(viewport, icon_name, character = nil)
    super(viewport)
    @icon_name = icon_name
    @character = character
    self.visible = false
    create_bitmap
    update
  end
 
  def update
    super
    #return if @character.actor.nil?
    self.visible = true #@character.actor.defending
    change_direction
  end
 
  def create_bitmap
    self.bitmap = RPG::Cache.icon(@icon_name)
    self.ox = 12
    self.oy = 24
    self.zoom_x = IconConfig::ShieldZoom
    self.zoom_y = IconConfig::ShieldZoom
  end
 
  def change_direction
    case @character.direction
    when 2
      self.mirror = true
      set_pos(6,4,6,8)
      #self.x = @character.screen_x+6
      self.z = @character.screen_z+31
    when 4
      self.mirror = false
      set_pos(-4,-6,-4,-2)
      #self.x = @character.screen_x-6
      self.z = @character.screen_z+31
    when 6
      self.mirror = true
      set_pos(6,4,6,8)
      #self.x = @character.screen_x+6
      self.z = @character.screen_z-2
    when 8
      self.mirror = false
      set_pos(-6,-4,-6,-8)
      #self.x = @character.screen_x-6
      self.z = @character.screen_z-2
    end
    self.y = @character.screen_y-5
    self.y -= 2 if @character.direction.between?(6,9)
    self.opacity = @character.opacity
    self.blend_type = @character.blend_type
    self.bush_depth = @character.bush_depth
  end
 
  def set_pos(d,a,b,c)
    if @character.anime_attack >= 20
      x_plus = a
    elsif @character.anime_attack >= 15
      x_plus = b
    elsif @character.anime_attack >= 10
      x_plus = c
    else
      x_plus = d
    end
    self.x = @character.screen_x+x_plus
  end
 
end
 
 
[/rgss]

Spoiler: Game_Character

[rgss] 
class Game_Character
  alias n_gc_init initialize
  alias n_gc_update update
  def initialize
    n_gc_init
    @animating = false
    @old_chara_name = ""
    @frames = 0
  end
  def update
    if @animating
      update_animation
      return
    end
    n_gc_update
  end
  def update_animation
    if @frames > 1
      @pattern += 1 if @frames % 4 == 0 && @pattern < 3
      @frames -= 1
      return
    end
    @character_name = @old_chara_name
    @old_chara_name = ""
    @animating = false
  end
  def animate(new_chara, frames)
    @old_chara_name = @character_name
    @character_name = new_chara
    @pattern = 0
    @frames = frames
    @animating = true
  end
  attr_reader :animating, ld_chara_name, :frames
end
 
 
[/rgss]

Spoiler: Example

[rgss] 
class Spriteset_Map
  alias old_update update
  def initialize
    # Make viewports
    @viewport1 = Viewport.new(0, 0, 640, 480)
    @viewport2 = Viewport.new(0, 0, 640, 480)
    @viewport3 = Viewport.new(0, 0, 640, 480)
    @viewport2.z = 200
    @viewport3.z = 5000
    # Make tilemap
    @tilemap = Tilemap.new(@viewport1)
    @tilemap.tileset = RPG::Cache.tileset($game_map.tileset_name)
    for i in 0..6
      autotile_name = $game_map.autotile_names
      @tilemap.autotiles = RPG::Cache.autotile(autotile_name)
    end
    @tilemap.map_data = $game_map.data
    @tilemap.priorities = $game_map.priorities
    # Make panorama plane
    @panorama = Plane.new(@viewport1)
    @panorama.z = -1000
    # Make fog plane
    @fog = Plane.new(@viewport1)
    @fog.z = 3000
    # Make character sprites
    @character_sprites = []
    for i in $game_map.events.keys.sort
      sprite = Sprite_Character.new(@viewport1, $game_map.events)
      @character_sprites.push(sprite)
    end
    @character_sprites.push(Sprite_Character.new(@viewport1, $game_player))
    @weapon_sprites = []
    @weapon_sprites.push(Sprite_Weapon.new(@viewport1, "001-Weapon01", $game_player))
    @shield_sprites = []
    @shield_sprites.push(Sprite_Shield.new(@viewport1, "009-Shield01", $game_player))
    # Make weather
    @weather = RPG::Weather.new(@viewport1)
    # Make picture sprites
    @picture_sprites = []
    for i in 1..50
      @picture_sprites.push(Sprite_Picture.new(@viewport2,
        $game_screen.pictures))
    end
    # Make timer sprite
    @timer_sprite = Sprite_Timer.new
    # Frame update
    update
  end
  def update
    old_update
    for s in @weapon_sprites
      s.update
    end
    for s in @shield_sprites
      s.update
    end
  end
end
 
class Game_Player < Game_Character
  alias n_gp_init initialize
  alias n_gp_update update
  def initialize
    n_gp_init
    @anime_attack = 5
    @actor = $game_party.actors[0]
    @attacking
  end
  def update
    if Input.trigger?(Input::C) && @anime_attack < 10
      @anime_attack = 5
      @attacking = true
      animate(@character_name+"_slash",20)
    end
    if @attacking
      if @anime_attack < 25
        @anime_attack += 1
      else
        @anime_attack = 5
        @attacking = false
      end
    end
    n_gp_update
  end
  attr_accessor :anime_attack, :actor
end
 
 
[/rgss]

Spoiler: theory's greater icons compatibility patch

[rgss] 
module Theory_Greater_Icons
 
  Icon_Changes = {"001-Weapon01" => "Sword001"}
 
end
 
class Window_Base
 
  def draw_item_name(item, x, y)
    if item == nil
      return
    end
    icon = item.icon_name
    change = Theory_Greater_Icons::Icon_Changes
    for i in change.keys
      if item.icon_name == i
        icon = change
      end
    end
    @bitmap = RPG::Cache.icon(icon)
    case item
    when RPG::Weapon
      weapon = $data_weapons[item.id]
      if weapon.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryElement)
        self.contents.font.color = Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryColor
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryBackground)
      elsif weapon.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::RareElement)
        self.contents.font.color = Theory_Greater_Icons::RareColor
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::RareBackground)
      elsif weapon.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonElement)
        self.contents.font.color = Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonColor
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonBackground)
      elsif !weapon.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::RareElement) and !weapon.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonElement) and !weapon.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryElement)
        self.contents.font.color = normal_color
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::Background)
      end
    when RPG::Armor
      armor = $data_armors[item.id]
      if armor.guard_element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryElement)
        self.contents.font.color = Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryColor
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryBackground)
      elsif armor.guard_element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::RareElement)
        self.contents.font.color = Theory_Greater_Icons::RareColor
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::RareBackground)
      elsif armor.guard_element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonElement)
        self.contents.font.color = Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonColor
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonBackground)
      elsif !armor.guard_element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::RareElement) and !armor.guard_element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonElement) and !armor.guard_element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryElement)
        self.contents.font.color = normal_color
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::Background)
      end
    when RPG::Item
      itema = $data_items[item.id]
      if itema.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryElement)
        self.contents.font.color = Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryColor
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryBackground)
      elsif itema.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::RareElement)
        self.contents.font.color = Theory_Greater_Icons::RareColor
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::RareBackground)
      elsif itema.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonElement)
        self.contents.font.color = Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonColor
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonBackground)
      elsif !itema.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::RareElement) and !itema.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::UncommonElement) and !itema.element_set.include?(Theory_Greater_Icons::LegendaryElement)
        self.contents.font.color = normal_color
        self.contents.draw_icon(x, y, @bitmap, Theory_Greater_Icons::Background)
      end
    end
    self.contents.draw_text(x + Theory_Greater_Icons::Width + 4, y, 212, Theory_Greater_Icons::Width, item.name)
  end
 
end
 
 
 
[/rgss]

Instructions

Just copy and paste. You can edit the Spriteset_Map and Game_Player to your liking
as they're not part of the actual script. They're just to test it.

Just test the game and press C/Space/Enter .

You need this for the example:

Just rename it to '001-Fighter01_slash', and put in the characters folder in graphics.

Compatibility patch for Greater Icons:
Create an icon for what it looks like in menus, and an icon for the map.
put in the module for the patch:
Icon_Changes = {"icon_map_name" => "icon_menu_name"}
remember to make
"map" => "menu"
things for every icon that is bigger than 24x24.

FAQ

Awaiting Questions...

Compatibility

Designed for RTP charsets. It needs edits to work with most others.

Credits and Thanks

Vlad, I had a look at his ABS and that's how I figured out what to do.
Wyatt(I think) for inspiring me to do this at all.

Terms and Conditions

Do what you will. I won't argue.

 

[Kingdom Ablaze]

nice man, one more script for my archive

 

[bojjenclon]

Looks good except the front view good use work. It just doesn't look right.

 

[Ulqiorra]

I realize this. I'm working on it.

And hopefully Wyatt will look in here.

 

[bojjenclon]

Alright cool, I'll check in every so often to see when you fix it.

 

[Ulqiorra]

Can you tell me exactly what I should change for the front view?

 

[bojjenclon]

It just doesnt look natural. Like the other frames at least look feasible. It just doesnt look like how someone would hold a sword. Plus it appears to be too far away from the hand. Remember a person holds a sword in the middle of the hilt, not at the end.

 

[Ulqiorra]

New version out! Get it while it's hot!

EDIT: A compatibility patch for Theory's Greater Icons has been released!

 

[aphadeon]

I'd add an orientation array- say one icon, the handle is in the upper-left and it runs to lower-right, while another icon is the exact opposite. You'd hold the first one by the handle, and the second by the blade. Allowing a default rotation angle to be added to your own math, would eliminate this, making the script a bit more versatile for in-depth artists.

 

[Ulqiorra]

Yeah, but I'd rather not be bothered with all that. I mean, I like the idea, I'm just too lazy to do that right now... :/ maybe tomorrow.

 

[Ulqiorra]

so this doesn't interest anyone?

 

[bojjenclon]

lol I told you I thought it was good. The new version has good placement, at least as good as you can get from an icon render. I really don't have many suggestions... perhaps for bigger icons, via a script of course, make it detect the collision? Like if you have a sword that is twice your size, but you have to be right of next to a monster to hit it, little unrealistic. You may also have a different holding position for guns, and a way to check if it is a gun or not.

 

[Ulqiorra]

Maybe, but this was more created for systems like Prexus's ABS(which doesn't support ranged weapons).

 

[Branden]

Hmm... I would really love this to be compatible with Blizz ABS.

If you need Blizz ABS to test this to raise compatibility, go to: www.chaos-project.com, and get the latest version to see what you can do. :smile:

 

[Branden]

How the hell do I add new weapon icons?

EDIT:
Is there even suport for this script anymore? I would really love to know how to have an icon for every weapon. If there's a way, you sure as hell didn't explain it. :P