XP > VX Image Conversion

[Syrillia]

Hi guys, I've seen a few questions pop up about this, so I thought I'd show people how to do it (for those that don't already know). I'll start with the more basic things, and work from there.

Characters
As you probably know, RPG Maker VX uses the old 3x4 layout for their characters. Luckily, Enterbrain kept the scripting that allowed developers to use any size sprite they like. This is Aluxes in RMXP, and then in RMVX.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd98 ... aluxes.png[/img]  http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd98 ... verted.png[/img]

Deleting the first column is all that's needed. So, copy the last three columns into a new 384x384 (because there's 8 characters to an image) image, and your done. Bear in mind that you wont be able to put the new 32x32 pixels characters in with the 32x64 ones.

Tilesets
Windowskins are similar. The shape of them them too were changed, but they still do the same job. The new ones however, allow for overlays (horizontal stripes are standard) that allow you to take the 'normal' look out of your game. If you have an old windowskin you'd like to transform, here's how.

> Background:
  Copy the entire left half of the old windowskin into a new image and resize to 64x64. The ratio is the same, so you shouldn't lose any gradients,          however windowskin's with a graphic background may be slightly distorted. Copy that resized image into the top left corner of the new windowskin.

> Borders
  The borders of the new windowskins are bigger, but you can still copy them. Delete the old ones, and copy the new ones into the correct spots. Be careful to place the borders close to the edges, else the background will show from underneath.

Fog
RMVX doesn't support fog in the same sense. You can't just open it up and chose one. You need a script. Open your script base, F11, and go to the class above main called '( Insert here )'. Delete everything from there and paste in this;

#==============================================================================
# ** RMXP Fog feature for RMVX
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Allows you to display a fog on map. Brings back the "old" Fog feature from 
# RPG Maker XP.
# 08-03-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) © Hevendor of rmxp.org
# 09-03-2008 Edits/additions by Jirbytaylor
# 09-03-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) Edited by Hevendor
# Version 1.2.3
# Latest update: fixed bug where fog showed over pictures
#==============================================================================

module Fog_Map_Settings
  #============================================================================
  # * Configure Fog numbers -> names for setup timesaving. Format:
  # {fognumber => 'fogname.extension', ...}
  # where 'Fogname.extension' must be the name of a fog picture and its extension
  # located in the pictures folder
  #============================================================================
  Fog_names = {1 => 'fog01.png'}
  #============================================================================
  # * Set maps you wish to have fogs here. Format:
  # Fog_maps = {mapID => Fog number, mapID2 => Fog number, ...}
  #============================================================================
  Fog_maps = {1 => 1}
  #============================================================================
  # * Set up fog settings. Uses (fog number => setting, ...) format
  # - Opacity - Opacity of fog, ranging from 0 (invisible) to 255 (opaque)
  # - Zoom - size of fog. '1' is normal not '100'.
  # - Blend - 0 - Normal, 1 - Add, 2 - Subtract
  # - SxSy - Scroll settings. (fog number => [sx,sy] ...)
  #============================================================================
  Fog_opacity = {1 => 90}
  Fog_zoom = {1 => 3}
  Fog_blend = {1 => 2}
  Fog_sxsy = {1 => [4, 4]}
end

class Game_Map
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Public Instance Variables
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  attr_reader :map_id                     # map ID
  attr_reader :fog_ox                     # fog oX
  attr_reader :fog_oy                     # fog oY
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Alias Definitions
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias hev_fog_feature_map_update update
  alias hev_fog_feature_map_initialize initialize
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Object Initialization
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def initialize
    @fog_ox = 0
    @fog_oy = 0
    hev_fog_feature_map_initialize
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Update Fog
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------   
  def update_fog
    if Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_maps.include?($game_map.map_id)
      @fog_ox -= Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_sxsy[Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_maps[@map_id]][0] / 8.0
      @fog_oy -= Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_sxsy[Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_maps[@map_id]][1] / 8.0
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
  def update
    hev_fog_feature_map_update
    update_fog
  end
end

class Spriteset_Map
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Alias Definitions
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias hev_fog_feature_initialize initialize
  alias hev_fog_feature_create_viewports create_viewports
  alias hev_fog_feature_dispose dispose
  alias hev_fog_feature_update_viewports update_viewports
  alias hev_fog_feature_update update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Object Initialization
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def initialize
    hev_fog_feature_initialize
    create_fog
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Viewport
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def create_viewports
    @viewport4 = Viewport.new(0, 0, 544, 416)
    @viewport4.z = 9
    hev_fog_feature_create_viewports
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Fog
  #-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
  def create_fog
    @fog = Plane.new(@viewport4)
    if Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_maps.include?($game_map.map_id)
      fog_number = Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_maps[$game_map.map_id]
      update_fog
      @fog.bitmap = Cache.picture(Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_names[fog_number]) 
      @fog.opacity = Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_opacity[fog_number]
      @fog.zoom_x = @fog.zoom_y = Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_zoom[fog_number]
      @fog.blend_type = Fog_Map_Settings::Fog_blend[fog_number]
    end       
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Update Fog Sprite
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update_fog
    if @fog != nil
      @fog.ox = $game_map.display_x / 8 + $game_map.fog_ox
      @fog.oy = $game_map.display_y / 8 + $game_map.fog_oy
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
    hev_fog_feature_update
    update_fog
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Dispose of Fog Sprite
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def dispose_fog
    @fog.dispose
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Dispose
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def dispose
    dispose_fog
    hev_fog_feature_dispose
  end
end

(Credits can be found withing the code.)

You then need to put this into your pictures folder and restart RPG Maker VX;

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd98 ... /fog01.png[/img]

 

[Syrillia]

I'll post the rest in the next few days, my site has gone down and I can't get hold of it all.