Advanced Title Screen

ForeverZer0 · May 15, 2011

Advanced Title Screen

Authors: ForeverZer0

Version: 2.0

Type: Title Add-On

Introduction

This system will allow you alter the title screen and add some different effects that are not normally available.

Features

Animated Title
Different loop types
Easy display of picture on screen and/or over animation
Random Title Screen each load
Transition Effect on loading saved games
Weather/Fog Effects
BGS and SFX
Easy scene linking
Add text to window

Screenshots

Attempt at catching full animation in three screenshots. You'll get the idea, though.

Demo

I used low quality graphics for the demo to keep the filesize down, but you can still see what it is capable of.

Demo Link

Script

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# Zer0 Advanced Title 
# Author: ForeverZer0
# Version: 2.0
# Date: 10.03.2010
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# Version History
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#  Version 1.0 (3.14.2010)
#  - Original write
# 
#  Version 1.1 (3.18.2010)
#  - Fixed a bug that would crash the game if you tried to return to the Title
#    Screen from the load screen when using the Load Transition.
#
#  Version 1.2 (3.21.2010)
#  - Added a part to pre-cache all the bitmaps before the animation begins,
#    which should drastically reduce the possibility of lagging.
#
#  Version 2.0 (10.03.2010)
#  - Totally re-written from scratch.
#  - Eliminated the unprofessional 'flicker' that would occur if the database 
#    had an image defined for the title graphic.
#  - Improved performance, compatibility, overview, and configurability.
#  - Added Features:
#     - More options to how animations operate, with easier configuration.
#     - Added scene linker to easily add new commands to the title window.
#     - Added config to work with custom save systems.
#     - Add option to display text on the background.
#     - Window appearance can now be easily changed.
#
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#
# Compatibility:
#   - Should be compatible with just about anything other than scripts that 
#     add animation, etc. to the Title screen
#   - Compatible with SDK
#
# Explanation:
#   This system will allow you alter the title screen and add some different
#   effects that are not normally available.
#
# Features:
#   - Animated Title
#   - Easy display of picture on screen and/or over animation
#   - Random Title Screen each load
#   - Transition Effect on loading saved games
#   - Weather/Fog Effects
#   - BGS and SFX
#   - Window configuration.
#
# Instructions:
#  - All the below configurable values can be set to nil to disable the feature
#    with the exception of SAVE_DATA. It is already configured to the default
#    system so leave it alone if you are not using a custom save system.
#  - If using the animated title, all pictures need to be named exactly the
#    the same, but have a different number at the end. The numbers should be
#    consecutive and in the order that the animation should follow. The first
#    image should be 0. (Ex. pic0, pic1, pic2, pic3, etc.)
#  - Configuration is below. Individual explanation for the settings is in 
#    their respective sections. All Graphics, Fogs, SFX, BGS, etc. that you use
#    need to be in their normal folders.
#
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 $zer0_adv_title = 2.0

#===============================================================================
# ** Scene_Title
#===============================================================================

class Scene_Title
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#                           BEGIN CONFIGURATION
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 ANIMATED = ['Globe ', 40, 4]
 # ['FILENAME', NUMBER_IMAGES, SPEED]
  ANIMATION_TYPE = 0
  # 0 = Do not loop. Run through images and stop on last one.
  # 1 = Changes back to first image after running course, then repeats.
  # 2 = Cycles backwards to the first image after running course, then repeats.
  # 3 = Continually shift through all the files in "Titles" folder randomly.
  CHANGE_SE = nil
  # ['FILENAME', VOLUME, PITCH]
  # Sound effect played when the image changes.

 RANDOM_BACKGROUNDS = true
 # Uses a random image for the title each load if ANIMATED is nil. There is no
 # need to configure the graphics. Any/all images from the "Titles" folder will
 # be used.

 WEATHER = nil # [1, 20]
 # [TYPE, POWER]
 # Weather effect to be used on title screen. 

 FOG = nil # ['001-Fog01', 0, 2, -2, 3, 60]
 # ['FILENAME', HUE, X-SPEED, Y-SPEED, ZOOM, OPACITY]
 # Fog to be displayed on the title screen.

 BGS = nil # ['032-Switch01', 100, 100]
 # ['FILENAME', VOLUME, PITCH]
 # Background sound to be played during title. 

 PIC = ['Title Pic', 0, 0, 3001, 0, true, 2]
 # ['NAME', X, Y, Z, OPACITY, FADE-IN?, FADE-IN SPEED]
 # Picture to be displayed on title screen.

 SAVE_DATA = ['Save', '.rxdata', 4, '']
 # ['SAVENAMES', 'SAVE_EXTENSION', SAVE_NUMBER, SAVE_DIRECTORY]
 # If you are using a custom save system that alters the name of the save files,
 # extension, or number of possible save files, configure this to match. 
 # DO NOT SET THIS VALUE TO NIL!

 LOAD_OUT = ['010-Random02', 60, 40]
 LOAD_IN = ['012-Random04', 60, 40]
 # ['TRANSITION NAME', DURATION, VAGUE]
 # Transitions used from the load screen, and when game starts. Can use both or
 # only one. 

 TEXT = ["Zer0 Advanced Title v.#$zer0_adv_title", 8, 460, 'Arial Black', 18]
 # ['STRING', X, Y, FONTNAME, FONTSIZE]
 # Have text be displayed on the images such as the version number, etc.
  TEXT_COLOR = Color.new(255, 113, 12, 255)
  # [RED, GREEN, BLUE, ALPHA]
  # Color used for the text if being used. White is default.

 WINDOW_DATA = [512, 352, 255, 128, false]
 # [X, Y, OPACITY, WIDTH, SHOW_WINDOWSKIN?]
 # Coordinates used for the main window. Default settings will be used if nil.
 COMMANDS = ['New Game', 'Continue', 'Options']
 # Strings used for the commands on the title screen. Omitting the third item
 # in the array will also effectively get rid of the "Shutdown" option that
 # many do not like for its uselessness.

 def _SCENE_LINK(command_index)
   # Configure here any scenes you would like to link to the Title screen. You
   # must first configure the name of the command in COMMANDS. After that, just
   # fill in the name of the scene for the proper index. Any command index left
   # undefined will be assumed to be a 'Shutdown' option.

   # ex.   when 2 then Scene_MyOptions

   # Will make the third command (index starts at 0) start the defined scene.
   # Do not configue anything for index 0 or 1. It will not work. They are 
   # reserved for 'New Game' and 'Continue'.

   return case command_index
   when 2 then Scene_End
   end
 end

#=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
#                           END CONFIGURATION
#=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=

 def main
   # If battle test
   if $BTEST
     battle_test
     return
   end
   # Load database
   $data_actors        = load_data('Data/Actors.rxdata')
   $data_classes       = load_data('Data/Classes.rxdata')
   $data_skills        = load_data('Data/Skills.rxdata')
   $data_items         = load_data('Data/Items.rxdata')
   $data_weapons       = load_data('Data/Weapons.rxdata')
   $data_armors        = load_data('Data/Armors.rxdata')
   $data_enemies       = load_data('Data/Enemies.rxdata')
   $data_troops        = load_data('Data/Troops.rxdata')
   $data_states        = load_data('Data/States.rxdata')
   $data_animations    = load_data('Data/Animations.rxdata')
   $data_tilesets      = load_data('Data/Tilesets.rxdata')
   $data_common_events = load_data('Data/CommonEvents.rxdata')
   $data_system        = load_data('Data/System.rxdata')
   # Create an instance of Game_System and a few other instance variables
   $game_system, @sprites, @bitmaps = Game_System.new, [], []
   # Create list of filenames of images found in Titles directory.
   @files = Dir.entries('Graphics/Titles').find_all {|file|
     ['.png', '.jpg'].include?(File.extname(file)) }
   # Play BGS if defined.
   # Stop playing ME and BGS (for when returning to title from game)
   Audio.me_stop
   if BGS != nil
     $game_system.bgs_play(RPG::AudioFile.new(BGS[0], BGS[1], BGS[2]))
   end
   # Play title BGM
   $game_system.bgm_play($data_system.title_bgm)
   # Prepare bitmap(s) for the backgound graphic.
   if ANIMATED != nil
     if ANIMATION_TYPE != 3
       (0...ANIMATED[1]).each {|i| 
         # Pre-cache the graphics now to prevent lag during animation.
         @bitmaps[i] = RPG::Cache.title("#{ANIMATED[0]}#{i}") }
     else
       @files.each {|file| @bitmaps.push(RPG::Cache.title(file)) }
     end
     @count, @index, @reverse = 0, 0, false
     # Create the audio file for later use if needed.
     if CHANGE_SE != nil
       @se = RPG::AudioFile.new(CHANGE_SE[0], CHANGE_SE[1], CHANGE_SE[2])
     end
   elsif RANDOM_BACKGROUNDS 
     # Cache a random image from the array.
     @bitmaps.push(RPG::Cache.title(@files[rand(@files.size)]))
   else
     # Else use the bitmap defined in the database.
     @bitmaps.push(RPG::Cache.title($data_system.title_name))
   end
   # Create weather sprite if needed.
   if WEATHER != nil
     @weather = RPG::Weather.new
     @weather.type, @weather.max = WEATHER[0], WEATHER[1]
     @sprites.push(@weather)
   end
   # Create Fog sprite if needed.
   if FOG != nil
     @fog = Plane.new
     @fog.bitmap = RPG::Cache.fog(FOG[0], FOG[1])
     @fog.z, @fog.opacity = 3000, FOG[5]
     @fog.zoom_x = @fog.zoom_y = FOG[4]
   end
   # Create picture graphic if needed.
   if PIC != nil
     @picture = Sprite.new
     @picture.bitmap = RPG::Cache.picture(PIC[0])
     @picture.x, @picture.y, @picture.z = PIC[1], PIC[2], PIC[3]
     @picture.opacity = PIC[4]
     @sprites.push(@picture)
   end
   # Draw text on background image(s) if configured.
   if TEXT != nil
     @bitmaps.each {|bitmap| 
       bitmap.font.name, bitmap.font.size = TEXT[3], TEXT[4]
       if TEXT_COLOR.is_a?(Color)
         bitmap.font.color = TEXT_COLOR
       end
       bitmap.draw_text(TEXT[1], TEXT[2], 640, TEXT[4]+8, TEXT[0])
     }
   end
   # Set graphic to background.
   @background = Sprite.new
   @background.bitmap = @bitmaps[0]
   # Create command window.
   commands = COMMANDS == nil ? ['New Game', 'Continue', 'Shutdown'] : COMMANDS
   if WINDOW_DATA != nil
     @command_window = Window_Command.new(WINDOW_DATA[3], commands)
     @command_window.back_opacity = WINDOW_DATA[2]
     @command_window.x, @command_window.y = WINDOW_DATA[0], WINDOW_DATA[1]
     unless WINDOW_DATA[4]
       @command_window.opacity = 0
     end
   else
     @command_window = Window_Command.new(192, commands)
     @command_window.y, @command_window.back_opacity = 288, 160
     @command_window.x = 320 - @command_window.width / 2
   end
   # Determine if any save files exist.
   filenames = []
   (1..SAVE_DATA[2]).each {|i|
     filenames.push("#{SAVE_DATA[3]}#{SAVE_DATA[0]}#{i}#{SAVE_DATA[1]}") }
   @continue_enabled = filenames.any? {|filename| File.exist?(filename) }
   # Disable 'Continue' if no save files are found.
   if @continue_enabled
     @command_window.index = 1
   else
     @command_window.disable_item(1)
   end
   @sprites.push(@command_window, @background)
   # Transition the graphics.
   Graphics.transition
   # Main loop
   loop { Graphics.update; Input.update; update; break if $scene != self }
   # Prepare for transition.
   Graphics.freeze
   Audio.bgs_stop
   # Dispose the bitmaps, sprites, etc.
   (@sprites + @bitmaps).each {|object| object.dispose }
   @fog.dispose if @fog != nil
   # Clear Cache to free the graphics from the memory.
   RPG::Cache.clear
 end
 #-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 def update
   # Update the sprites.
   @sprites.each {|sprite| sprite.update }
   # Scroll fog if needed.
   if @fog != nil
     @fog.ox += FOG[2]
     @fog.oy += FOG[3]
   end
   # Update picture if needed.
   if @picture != nil && @picture.opacity != 255 && PIC[5]
     @picture.opacity += PIC[6]
   end
   # Update animation if needed.
   if ANIMATED != nil
     @count += 1
     if @count == ANIMATED[2]
       case ANIMATION_TYPE
       when 0 # No looping
         @index += 1
       when 1 # Re-Start
         @index = (@index + 1) % ANIMATED[1]
       when 2 # Reverse Cycle
         @index += @reverse ? -1 : 1
         # Change reverse flag when needed.
         if @index == 0
           @reverse = false
         elsif @index == ANIMATED[1]
           @reverse = true
         end
       when 3 # Random Image
         old = @index
         @index = rand(@bitmaps.size)
         # Ensure images don't repeat consecutively.
         @index += 1 if old == @index
       end
       # Make sure bitmap index stays within permissible range.
       @index = [[@index, 0].max, ANIMATED[1]-1].min
       # Alter the image to the new bitmap.
       @background.bitmap = @bitmaps[@index]
       # Play the change SE if needed.
       if @se != nil
         $game_system.se_play(@se)
       end
       # Reset count.
       @count = 0
     end
   end
   # If C button was pressed
   if Input.trigger?(Input::C)
     # Branch by command window cursor position
     case @command_window.index
     when 0 then command_new_game
     when 1 then command_continue
     else 
       scene = _SCENE_LINK(@command_window.index)
       scene == nil ? command_shutdown : $scene = scene.new
     end
   end
 end
end

#===============================================================================
# ** Scene_Load
#===============================================================================

class Scene_Load < Scene_File

 alias zer0_adv_title_main main
 def main
   zer0_adv_title_main
   # Only if next scene is Scene_Map.
   if $scene.is_a?(Scene_Map)
     # Set data in local variables.
     tran_out, tran_in = Scene_Title::LOAD_OUT, Scene_Title::LOAD_IN
     folder = 'Graphics/Transitions/'
     # Play "out" transition if so configured.
     if tran_out != nil
       Graphics.transition(tran_out[1], folder + tran_out[0], tran_out[2])
       Graphics.freeze
     end
     # Play "in" transition if so configured.
     if tran_in != nil
       # Create an instance of the map sprite.
       map = Spriteset_Map.new
       Graphics.transition(tran_in[1], folder + tran_in[0], tran_in[2])
       Graphics.freeze
       # Dispose sprite.
       map.dispose
     end
   end
 end
end

Instructions

In the script.

Compatibility

Compatible with SDK.

Credits and Thanks

ForeverZer0, for writing the script
SephirothSpawn, for the idea

Author's Notes

Hope you enjoy. Be sure to credit if you use it in your game.

aldrinbulajr · April 10, 2013

i didn't get it somebody please help xD

Polraudio · April 10, 2013

Need to explain a little more on what you didn't get. Theres a demo link that you can download.

Heretic86 · April 13, 2013

Fixed.

http://www.gdunlimited.net/forums/topic/9330-xp-heretics-animated-title-scenes-with-events/

(if one doesn't work for you, try another...)

dolarmak · April 15, 2013

I like both, good job on the script!

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