VX ACE Scripts

[forcebreaker 0]

Ok, i havent looked into scripts very much, thats becuase im still learning, and numbers and complicated formulas scare the heck out of me :-D ..... but im at a point in my game development that i realized it might be a good idea.....

 

Ive been looking at scripts, a few have to do with side veiw battle systems and what not.....but im haveing trouble with where and how do you actually install the script?

 

I think ill look for a tut on scripting next... >.>

[Bigace360 38]

Uh so wait whats the point of this thread, are you asking for tutorials on how to code?

[forcebreaker 0]

Uh so wait whats the point of this thread, are you asking for tutorials on how to code?

 

Oh yeah, sorry, i should have said that. The script im trying to install is ACE PERFECT FOG, i just took my first stab at it and i got my first error.... its got instructions but im haveing trouble understanding them.... gosh, this is not my favorite part of my hobby. But anyway, yeah if you dont mind id appreciate a tut.

[kellessdee 48]

I think forcebreaker's just curious on how to add custom scripts to VX Ace (the learning how to script is probably just a side note)

Oh forcebreaker beat me to it

 

Typically, you'll want to first, get the script. Generally it will be a matter of copying and pasting the script.

 

Once you have the script, open up the script editor (Tools > Script Editor, or F11 for the shortcut)

 

Then, generally speaking, you'll add it to the "Materials" section.

 

For us to better help you though, you'll want to

1. Give us the link to the script or at least post it here with instructions.

2. Perhaps write down exactly what the error said, so we can pinpoint the issue. (Or, a screen shot of the error message would work fine as well, if that is easier for you)

 

Just for future reference, there's not much help one can give without these specific items. For example (in my case), I don't follow RPG Maker Scripts at all....in fact, I rarely follow anything RPG Maker outside these forums--The name of a script means nothing to me

 

Secondly, there's potentially a large number of possibilities of WHY the script isn't working. With the script, instructions, and error details; it will be much easier to pinpoint what went wrong, or at least move closer to a solution.

[Bigace360 38]

1. You posted in the wrong section, which I'll move in a second.
   
2. Read this http://www.rmxpunlim...est-guidelines/ under Rule B #1-3 as your missing a bunch of info.
   

Edit: Okay just notice that Kel posted a second before me.

Edited May 30, 2012 by bigace

[kellessdee 48]

Sometimes I'm quick ;)

Mostly, I'm slow :(

 

BigAce, I agree with the lack of details/information; but I do believe this is the correct place for this topic...

We are in RPG Maker VX Ace support aren't we? [this will be a test of my sanity]

[Bigace360 38]

lol, because I moved it It was originally in the Main RPG Maker VX ace.

[kellessdee 48]

Yup, this just in:

I'm insane.

 

(For future reference, when you move a topic; you *should* select the option to keep a copy in the place it was posted--it can be confusing for members when their topic suddenly vanishes, without a trace)

 

[Now I am getting way off topic]

@forcebreaker:

Because I feel bad for propelling this topic into the abyss, I googled the Script you speak of; and my guess is that the issue you are having is directly related to your configuration of this script.

 

Did you modify the configuration? (if so, please post YOUR configuration)

Did you place any required graphics in the correct game folders?

 

If you post your error message, I bet we'll have this resolved in a jiffy

[forcebreaker 0]

....wait...configured?

 

Ummmm...........................Well this time ive provided a link to the place i got the script it is here http://pastebin.com/GssRJBBj

 

Now, Kellessdee, when you speak of configureing the script you are talking about this list which i found in the script right?

 

1. 
   module PPVXAce_General_Configs
   
2. 
   Fog_Filename = 'Fog01' # Bitmap name
   
3. 
   Fog_Hue = 0 # Hue(Colour)
   
4. 
   Fog_Opacity = 128 # Opacity
   
5. 
   Fog_Blend_Type = 1 # Blend Mode
   
6. 
   Fog_Zoom = 1 # Zoom Scale
   
7. 
   Fog_SpeedX = 4 # Horizontal Speed
   
8. 
   Fog_SpeedY = 4 # Vertical Speed
   
9. 
   Fog_Visible = true # Visibility
   
10. 
    end
    

[kellessdee 48]

Yes precisely. The configuration section, is the parts you can edit to make adjustments to the way the script behaves.

 

In this case, those are the defaults settings when you ask the script to setup the fog.

 

Now out of curiosity, what error message did you get? Did it tell you, that you were missing graphics files?

[forcebreaker 0]

ok, its says exactly :

 

Script 'Fog' Line 4: SyntaxError occurred

 

Unexspected tINTEGER

 

also, this is from a "dummy" game i made, not from the actual game im wanting to use it on. I didint want to screw up anything i couldent fix, so i thought i test it out first.

 

Anyway, im going to go and see if i can make those configuration changes....which i didint do initially. Thanks.

[kellessdee 48]

Technically, the configuration isn't required to be edited in this case.

 

Anyway, the error you are getting is from some kind of "hanging" text in the script, possibly from a missing comment identifier ("#") somewhere.

 

Could you open your script editor in RPG Maker VX Ace, and post EXACTLY what line # 4 is? (the line numbers are in the left margin, just copy the entire line and paste it here)

 

My *assumption* (which could be wrong) is that you accidentally missed something when copying+pasting the script into the editor.