Auto-Fade Script

[Leon 55]

Okay, I am not too keen on the User Submitted Scripts area, but this is posted there as well. At any rate, here is an Auto-Fade script. Should help make the transferring of the player somewhat easier. I know not everyone uses a 'fade' mechanic, so I didn't want to just edit the original 'Transfer Player' button.

 

 

Now, the instructions are in the header of the script. Further, I included a demo as well. If I could, I'd include a screenshot, but that would do little justice, if any at all.

Without further ado, here be the script:

 

 

 

#===============================================================================
#  Auto-fade transfer script
#    by Leon_Westbrooke
#    v. 1.01
#-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#
#  Instructions:
#    Place above main, but below all other scripts
#    Use the following commands in the 'Script' option in an event: 
#      t = Tone.new(red, green, blue, gray)
#      Move.xfer(map_id, new_x, new_y, facing, t)
#      
#      red = Red tone
#      green = Green Tone
#      blue = Blue tone
#      gray = Gray tone
#      map_id = map id
#      new_x = destination x
#      new_y = destination y
#      facing = direction to face after moving
#        2 = down
#        4 = left
#        6 = right
#        8 = up
#
#    So, a command should look like this:
#      t = Tone.new(-100, -100, -255, 0)
#      Move.xfer(1, 7, 10, 6, t)
#      
#===============================================================================

module Move
 def self.xfer(map_id, new_x, new_y, facing, tone, fade = 25)
   if $game_temp.player_transferring or
      $game_temp.message_window_showing or
      $game_temp.transition_processing
     # End
     return
   end
   $game_screen.start_tone_change(Tone.new(-255, -255, -255, 0), fade)
   $game_temp.player_transferring = true
   wait = fade * 2
   loop do
     $game_screen.update
     wait -= 2
     if wait == 0
       break
     end
   end

   $game_temp.player_new_map_id = map_id
   $game_temp.player_new_x = new_x
   $game_temp.player_new_y = new_y
   $game_temp.player_new_direction = facing

   Graphics.freeze
   # Set transition processing flag
   $game_temp.transition_processing = true
   $game_temp.transition_name = ""

   $game_screen.start_tone_change(tone, fade)
 end
end

 

 

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Wow! Awesome script, Leon! I'm gonna test it! It would be a lot easier I think lol

 

*reppies!*

[Leon 55]

Certainly hope it helps out.

[CrimsonInferno 35]

:o

 

I get an error. Maybe I'm doing it wrong? >.>

[Kiriashi 117]

He can't help you unless you show him the error, hun.

 

Leon, I'm going crazy right now 'cause I can't test this out. xD

I guess I just have to wait till I get back.

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Oh, right, sorry >.>

 

 

:o

 

(Has never really gotten into a script before or scripting at all lol)

[Leon 55]

interesting error... are you trying to transfer during the Title Scene?

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Nope. I wouldn't even know how to do that :>

 

I'm testing out the beginning of my game by having a small scene of a forest and then it transfers to another scene for a movie and then the player gets to move. But when I start the game up with the script, that error pops up and then shuts my game down lol

[Leon 55]

Well, I have just updated it so it will work in any Scene. Just a change in syntax.

[CrimsonInferno 35]

What is a Syntax...? >.>

 

Alright, I'll try it out!

 

EDIT:

Now its all black. Maybe I'm doing something wrong....?

Edited September 8, 2010 by CrimsonInferno

[Leon 55]

let me see your event code? what you are using, the entire window. (yes, redundant)

 

I forgot! I should mention in the instructions, when it says this:

# So, a command should look like this:

# t = Tone.new(-100, -100, -255, 0)

# Move.xfer(1, 7, 10, 6, t)

 

 

the t = Tone.new(x, y, z, a)

 

 

That is the Tone of the screen where you are transferring TO. It automatically fades to black.

I should have specified that, and I am sorry.

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Ah, I see :P Its cool, others probably already knew, I just don't know anything about scripting. :sweatdrop: I'm gonna learn it soon, when my game at least has a near point of a demo lol

 

How do I set up this in the script command window?

"# Move.xfer(1, 7, 10, 6, t)"

[Leon 55]

For the command window, you use:

 t = Tone.new(r, g, b, a)
 Move.xfer(map_id, new_x, new_y, facing, t)

 

But, you define the: r, g, b, a, map_id, new_x, new_y, facing. The 't' is the tone above it. And, that tone will be the tone of the next map you go to. You need both lines, but you have to define all those variables. Sounds hard, but it is kind of simple. Like in the example:

t = Tone.new(-100, -100, -255, 0)

Move.xfer(1, 7, 10, 6, t)

 

I defined the t to be that particular tone (it will have no blue, just be a darker yellow), then the next map they move to would be the map with the id of 1, they'd be at x location 7, y location 10, and facing right. It sounds complex, I know... but when you get it down, it is quite easy.

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Oh I see. But to find the rest of the map numbers, you'd have to appoint with variables, right? To find the "X" location and the "Y" location....?

[Leon 55]

I believe so, if i understand you correctly. You just have to put in the variables, and it will transfer.

 

I hate to get off topic, but have you an IM? If so, you can pm it to me, cuz this would be a lot easier to explain that way.

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Should be simple then! :D

 

Thanks, Leon! :P