RM2K/3 Pokemon Battle System

[Dawson]

GymLeaderLance99 - Krazy explained variable splitting in that quote. And you don't need to use every single variable. But the battle system will take up a fair few of the maximum allowed.

Mr Cat Dog - We're allows looking for more slaves...err...helpers. DM has a team list with everybody who's helping. The only problem is we can never get a time when everyone can work on it at the same time due to people being in different timezones and having school, college, work etc.

Krazy - I must have missed you on MSN. I'll catch you online next time and we can go over everything.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

1) How can I do a variable split? Like, what do I click on? Or is there another way to copy a whole bunch of variables?

2) To use your battle system, do we need to use all the variables? Or are there only some we need to use?

Anyway, good progress on the battle system.
Well I explained this in another thread.. Here it is:
You have to use the mod command in the variable operations section..
I used something similar for my CNS.. Mine was a bit different because i was splitting and repairing variables..
The mod command divides the variable by a number and leaves the remainder in the variable..
Alright say your number was $304, you mod it by 100 and the answer is 3 rmdr 4, the 4 will be put into the original variable you were using to do the sum. That's why it's a good idea to copy your variable.. Do something like this var [0001:ones] set var [0002:hero's money]
Then you can mod it without losing the data you had in the money variable..
The battle system uses triple-double variable splitting.. I'm not sure if that's what it's called but it just sounds so kool... Anyway that means that it splits 1 variable into 3 and then another variable into 3.

I used to have a list of all the variables and switches I used in the battle system.. If you explore the thread a little bit then maybe you will find it.. If I were you I wouldn't use any of the variables that the battle system uses at all.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

I noticed that the download doesn't work for the battle system anymore.. I thought I may as well upload it here in case anyone wants to use it..
One file has the .exe file included and the other doesn't..

[Barry]

Well I'm impressed. Especially now. I had played it before. Never tried to catch a pokemon or anything. I not only caught one but leveled up too. The PC worked too. I had no idea it would. Looks like you've got a good part of it done. Might want to do the Switching Pokemon part next. I had when I hit enter on it and then getting stuck... Good luck.

I think I may actually be able to help now. More thank just mapping. I'm getting better with rm2k3. Though I think I can just as well use my abilities in my current position which is writing the story for the game being made with the battle sys. Good luck!

[Sorye HK]

Hey, I may have said this before, but I'm always ready to help!!

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Well I'm impressed. Especially now. I had played it before. Never tried to catch a pokemon or anything. I not only caught one but leveled up too. The PC worked too. I had no idea it would. Looks like you've got a good part of it done. Might want to do the Switching Pokemon part next. I had when I hit enter on it and then getting stuck... Good luck.

I think I may actually be able to help now. More thank just mapping. I'm getting better with rm2k3. Though I think I can just as well use my abilities in my current position which is writing the story for the game being made with the battle sys. Good luck!
Well I un-intentionally made the coding for pokemon switch already.. All that would be needed would be the screen for pokemon switch and some cms-style coding for it and then the rest of the coding could be put in quickly..
EDIT: More helpers are always good Daegon, Phoenix seems to be leading the project now.. He has volunteered where no-one else would.. Makes me feel kinda proud :)
DM hasn't been on for a while so I guess he will find out later..
He may have given up on it like a lot of others..

[Mr Cat Dog]

Well, since me and Phoenix live in the same time zone, I should be able to do stuff with him at least.. so - what do you want me to do? ^_^

[Dawson]

Daegon - The more help the better.

If we're all willing to start on the whole game as well as the battle system then we're going to need sign up's again. Just state what you're willing to do:
CBS Coding Phoenix, Daegon, Open
CMS Coding Phoenix, Esai, Open
Map Making Phoenix, Barry, rm2k3kid, Mr Cat Dog, DMMP
Common Events Mr Cat Dog, Open
Map Events Esai, NeoDragon, Open
Story Creation Barry, Mr Cat Dog

I think that's everything that was on the last list. First thing we can all decide is regions. rm2k3kid made these regions back when we first started:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/phoenix316/LorcaRegion.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/phoenix316/AzzicRegion.png
So do we use these, I like them and would be happy to use them. After we decide the region's landscape, the mappers can start on Towns and Routes.

And remember, the more people that help = the quicker the game will be finished & the quality of the game will be higher.

[Esai]

Ill help with the map events, and cms coding.

[Dawson]

Sure, I'll add you to the list. I'll just edit the previous post instead of typing it out again.

[Barry]

Common (meaning talking and stuff like in an intro where you go get your first pokemon) events and story creation. Not sure if I could help with the major coding or not. However, if you don't think I can handle common events, I could probably do better mapping. I don't want all 3 though.

[DMMP]

What would the story be???

[Dawson]

Barry - Common Events are things like day/night systems, clock systems, running etc. Things that you make in the common events tab on the database. So to clarify what do you want to help with?

DMMP - The story would be created by the story writers.

[Barry]

Oh whoops, I was thinking map events. Ok, story and mapping.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

I wouldn't mind giving a hand with a few things.. I just don't like being the lead programmer..
I could help out on the cbs every now and then.. I have things to do but if you are having trouble with it then I will be glad to lend a hand..

Daegon also told me that he was trying to convert the battle system to rmxp.. He said that it was done but he hadn't tested it yet.. Apparently he converted a few things to rgss so that it was still possible..

[Mr Cat Dog]

I can do Common events, Story and Mapping.

If you want, you can just use the prologue of Metamorph and go with that. Obviously if you didn't want to create 100+ new Pokemon, then you can edit the part where it said: "Mew created all new Pokemon". I'd much rather be part of a team that probably will succeed, than by myself where I'll probably give up somewhere along the lines XD

[RM2K3kid]

I always thought that I was doing the mapping as well... fair enough. If you want me as a mapper I'd be glad to help. if not no loss.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Yeah you were right rm2k3kid, you were doing the mapping.
Mr Cat Dog, we wanted this game to be unique and have it's own storyline.. Unfortuantely we never got that far.. You can discuss your ideas with phoenix :)

[Mr Cat Dog]

Yeah you were right rm2k3kid, you were doing the mapping.
Mr Cat Dog, we wanted this game to be unique and have it's own storyline.. Unfortuantely we never got that far.. You can discuss your ideas with phoenix :)

Well, if you're sure. But I'm sure you guys would be able to make a better job of it than I would... *runs off to cry :'(:'(* XD

[Sorye HK]

Daegon also told me that he was trying to convert the battle system to rmxp.. He said that it was done but he hadn't tested it yet.. Apparently he converted a few things to rgss so that it was still possible..
Don't get your hopes up. Ruby doesn't seem to be as similar to C++ as I thought.

[Neo-Dragon]

I'd like to help out.
Can I do Map events??

[DMMP]

This project seems intruiging... I'd be willing to put my project, POTW on hold, and work on this. I can do mapping, if the help is still needed. I enjoy mapping towns. Also, since GOTS is going no where at this time, I think I could do this. I could help out mapping for a while. This project actually looks like it could be done quickly, and, since it appears to have some of the best minds in the Community working on it, I think this could be top notch. If anyone wants, I'll ask DarkPegasus if he would like to do custom pokemon design/graphics design.

Edit: Hey, since there are so many great minds working on this project, I think that this game should do something really amazing, something never done before, with either the story, or features, or something along those lines. I don't know what, but, I really feel this project needs a unique flair. Maybe different trainer outfits... That seems to be the biggest thing that people want, that never happens. That, or something along those lines... This definitly has the potential to be the best project (of course, probably not better than COL) on this board.

[Kyledove]

You want me to help out? with what?
I thought this was just a topic about coding battle systems not an actual project...

[Neo-Dragon]

yeah- i think another PINNED(sticky) thread should be done- stating what needs to be done with the project. As i said, I'll help out with the events on maps...

[Renagadez]

I can help with spriting or any other type of artwork,
you can check one of my best arts
here (http://www.sheezyart.com/view/178913/)

[rubyrulez]

I can help with spriting or any other type of artwork,
you can check one of my best arts
here (http://www.sheezyart.com/view/178913/)

Hey, that's very good! I like the way that teen Mario looks.

[DarkPegasus]

I could help out with mapping,some map events,GFX but I don't have any great ideas so everything must be told to me to the last pixel.Oh if I ever forget about something I am sorry because I am working for several projects.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Kyledove, well we got together and decided to make a game with the actual battle system in it.. We hadn't thought of a name yet or a storyline or anything so we just made this thread for the battle. We were gonna keep it private but then we just decided to make it public.

DMMP, What do you mean nobody has ever made custom trainer outfits? I have!
I really don't like the way people are using my ideas and claiming them as their own. I want my own features to be unique and if everyone else starts using them then they're no longer unique at all.

[Sorye HK]

You want me to help out? with what?
I thought this was just a topic about coding battle systems not an actual project...Yeah, it did start off as a couple of members contributing to the battle sys, but we agreed some time after that it would be better for all of us to make an actual project. I think that you should help out in whatever your good at, or want to have a go at.

[DMMP]

Com'on, get the story and details together, and lets get this started!!!

[rm2kdude]

The battle system is way to laggy and slow try and fix that.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

The battle system is way to laggy and slow try and fix that.
No, you're computer is probably laggy. It works on a few computers I tried but when I tried it on an old computer it lagged up..

[Barry]

Oh. I thought it worked great... No lag period. If you hit F5, you know making it as small as possible, it reduces a lot of lag too if you have any.

[Sorye HK]

I didn't have any problems on my 64mb pentium 2 500mhz computer, so there shouldn't really be any lag for anyone else.

[rm2kdude]

No, you're computer is probably laggy. It works on a few computers I tried but when I tried it on an old computer it lagged up..
my pc is up to date XP proffessional and I scanned it It was the RTP that made it slow so I got a new rm2k3 rtp it works fine now sorry about dat. :D

PS im gonna try and help out. The only things for now that I will try and add will be switching pokemon ofcourse you won't have the right pokemon icons but you'll get the idea.

I might try a double team but um it might take awhile but atleast i'll give it a shot.

[Barry]

I can do attack graphics =) Not actually code them but now that I think about it, I can do attack graphics great!

[Sorye HK]

I can do attack graphics =) Not actually code them but now that I think about it, I can do attack graphics great!
I was worrying that no one would get around to doing those. Good luck.

[rm2kdude]

I was worrying that no one would get around to doing those. Good luck.
Attack graphics are easy as heck just open rm2k/3 type a message using the text you want for your battle graphics test play take a screenshot and save the attack graphic.

[Sorye HK]

I was referring to the pokemon ones. They each have to be ripped, so no one really took it up. Anyway, has anyone tried opening the pokemon .gba file in Visual C++ or Visual Studio? If anyone has, could they post?

[Barry]

Actually, I was going to make them, not rip them.

[Sorye HK]

I don't see a lot of progress on the battle sys lately. Krazy, if you're still willing, could you carry on?

[Dawson]

Daegon, maybe you could take the lead for a while. I've been really swamped with other stuff that I haven't found much time to work on my own game let alone the battle system lately.

[Matt]

and this CBS can be downloaded now?

[Esai]

yes... the cbs can be downloaded but it is very old, so it would be better to wait for a new demo to be released

[Matt]

where i can downloaded this?
link?

[Sorye HK]

I think that the link was on the 39th page or something. I guess I'll have to take charge temporarily then. I'll go get started.

[zephadus]

Wow, I haven't been here for like, a year...
...And it's made no progress?
I am both shocked and saddened.

[Sorye HK]

Wow, I haven't been here for like, a year...
...And it's made no progress?
I am both shocked and saddened. Well, I guess things went pretty bad after the news about Krazy.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

I really don't have the time to carry on with the project at the moment sorry..
I am really only here for help on the coding. The last release was all I have done with it in a long time..
It's not that old, the last release is pretty advanced.. For rm2k3 I suppose... I was thinking about an rmxp version of it but I won't even make a start on that for a long time.
Rmxp seems to be a lot better with pictures.. So instead of 1 million hp pictures, I can modify the x dimensions of the picture to fit the hp bar nicely. 100Y x 2000X means that will be a very long picture :)

I was probably the only one passionate about this project to spend all of my time on it so I am not too worried if there is not another release. I am happy I acheived so much :P

[Jeff_PKLight]

Yeah, take your time Krazy....

Maybe some people here will carry on the work onto RMXP for you :)....

~Jeff

[Sorye HK]

I guess the only problem I'm having with RMXP is the fact that most of the resources are in .xyz. Yeah, I know I'm being a bit lazy. Well, I've found one way to decrease the number of variables.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

I'd be very interested in how you did that. I am always having problems with too many variables..

[Sorye HK]

Well, I used the fact that rm2k3 can take at maximum 7 digits. RMXP can take 8 though. I still don't understand those 4 digit numbers though.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Well, I used the fact that rm2k3 can take at maximum 7 digits. RMXP can take 8 though. I still don't understand those 4 digit numbers though.
Oh yeah like variable splitting and stuff... It is a little complicated by the fact that variables aren't always 2-digit..

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Oh yeah now I remember! I made that ferocity thing for critical hits.. Almost forgot.. Neodragon made me remember.. I just didn't add any text showing the criticat hit thing..

Anyway I have been talking to a brazillian rpg maker who is leading a team to make a pokemon battle system similar to this.. I asked him if he and his team would like to come over to PC and merge projects with this. He seemed very excited about it and he is going to talk to his team members :P Maybe this project will continue

[Sorye HK]

Hey, that's great news! How did you get into contact with a brzillian rpg maker anyway?

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Hey, that's great news! How did you get into contact with a brzillian rpg maker anyway?
He contacted me.. I saw some of his team's work and it looked very good.
He seemed to be having similar troubles that I was and his engine was set up pretty much the same.

[Sorye HK]

Krazy, does this brazillian team speak english?

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Yeah the person I talked to did. I don't speak brazilian lol

[Matt]

hehe!!! Very good News!!!Cant wait for next relase!!!
Krazy u r Crazy :P :)

[Sorye HK]

I'd just like to say that the battle sys's coming on great. I'm going to use as much of the time I have on weekends as possible. Krazy, could you tell me what the "universal atk slot" variables do?

[Krazy_Meerkat]

I think it is just blank variables which I used to store the pokemon's attacks. Every pokemon has a different set of attacks and I needed to know which ones were available to use in battle.

[Sorye HK]

Here's the very buggy CBS.

[Matt]

Great News!!!
I start downloaded!!!
I must take credit you , krazy or you and krazy?

Thanks Matt ;)

====EDIT====
UUUUUUU... this must be fixed a lot.
1.When you attack(select tackle) your latias hurt himself...
2.When you attack game will be lagged(cant attack , only have music)

I think this must be fixed :)

Thanks Matt ;)

[Sorye HK]

No NO NO!!! You shouldn't download that. It needs fixing and stuff. You should use the other release.

[Matt]

I know :)
But why you take link?

Thanks Matt

[Sorye HK]

Take link? What does that mean? BTW Krazy, I fixed the enemy HP thing. One more thing, what do the "active HP" and "active enemy HP" variables do? They haven't got anything to do with the actual HP.

[Matt]

Why i can download this?
BTW.This is great BS (level system , bags, name system etc.) but must be fixed a lot.

Thanks Matt ;)

[Sorye HK]

It was to get help for the battle sys. I'm waiting for your answer Krazy.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Hmm.. Well "Active HP" is the active pokemon's HP and "Active Enemy HP Mult" is only used for a calculation..

[Sorye HK]

Well, I've finally fixed all these bugs... I've tried implementing the offcial battle cacluations, but they'll be a bit off as rm2k3 can't use decimals.

[Matt]

really?
Great news!!!
This is the best pokemon battle system of the world!!!
When you can relase this?

Thanks Matt ;)

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Well, I've finally fixed all these bugs... I've tried implementing the offcial battle cacluations, but they'll be a bit off as rm2k3 can't use decimals.
Well you can always do reverse decimal.. Just make it 12345 instead of 12.345 or however many decimal places you expect will be needed for the calculations..

It does get a bit complicated though so I wouldn't worry about it.. You would need to change all of the pokemon's stats and the stat reader to match the decimal places :confused:

[DarknessMonkey]

Hmmmm So you guys are creating a battle system for RM2K3, I might have to use that when it comes out.

Well Good Luck!

[Jeff_PKLight]

I played it a long time ago (before I registered), and it had some glitches....
Anyways, hope the RMXP version is coming along okay.

~Jeff

[Matt]

I think this is hit!!!
All will be use your CBS!
Cant wait for play , really!
Amazing Work
Good luck!

Thanks Matt;)

[Sorye HK]

Well you can always do reverse decimal.. Just make it 12345 instead of 12.345 or however many decimal places you expect will be needed for the calculations.. I'll think about that. Thx Krazy.

[Matt]

Great!!!
Cant wait for add this to my game !
Good , Great , Huge , Amazing work!
I'd love it!

Thanks Matt;)

[Krazy_Meerkat]

I'll think about that. Thx Krazy.
Just remember only to use it for calculations. It gets a little hectic trying to use it with the rest of the system. Sort of like the problems you had before

[Sorye HK]

... Well, I hope that I don't run into too those kind of bugs again, Krazy. Currently, the whole BS is working; which is like GREAT! I'll search for some bugs then upload.

[Matt]

Amazing news!!!
Cant wait , really

Thanks Matt;)

[Sorye HK]

I just wanted to show you guys how much I'd done. Well, I've discovered a lot of bugs in the item sys and haven't started the box, but the damage caculations are done, and I've sorted out a lot of variables.

[Matt]

Great , great , great , great!
Daegon i love your work :D

EDIT
huh ...
this is good but:
1.in the grass no wild pokemon-if you touch any grass you go to battle.
2.Cant play 2 in grass.
3.Pokemon center does not health my pokemon
4.Cant caught pokemon
5.All karate's pokemon have 0 HP and 0LV nad write:You got o experience.grew a level.
Must fix it.

Thanks Matt;)

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Good idea to have it backed up now.. I will give it a go :)
The item sys only has 2 parts of the bag done.. But the coding is universal, you can use most of the data anywhere in the game.
I was planning on more but I didn't have the time and I couldn't be bothered making all the pp and special moves for adding in more items..

Edit: Ok I tested it.. Lots of bugs.. You must have changed the variables again or something...
1. In the trainer battle, all the enemy pokemon are lv0 and have no life.
2. The hp bar no longer decreases 1-by-1, it just subtracts a huge chunk.
3. When you select fight, you are allowed to move the selector across to an invisible attack. When you use it, it appears to be leer.. But the battle calculations do nothing to it.

1 & 2 were caused when you changed the variables for hp I assume, 3 was probably caused by me.. It is a simple matter of changing how many moves our pokemon knows for now.
Good work with the battle calculations, I assumed my guess would be slightly accurate. Have you tested it with lvling up? Maybe you could implement the experience calculation next..

[Sorye HK]

I'll get on with the trainer battle right away.

[Matt]

I think next relase will be better.

Thanks Matt;)

[Sorye HK]

Well, I hope it is. I've fixed the trainer battle BTW. Fixed a couple of bugs as well.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Good work daegon! I hope to see an update soon :)

[Sorye HK]

Thanks. I hope to complete as much as I can during my spare time.

[Matt]

Great , how in progress now?
I think , better and better :) !

Thanks Matt;)

[Dawson]

That's great news Daegon. I didn't want to mess with the HP area myself because it just seemed like too much hassle so I'm glad that you took that challenge on.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Daegon, when you finish the next release I will try and add in a pokemon selection menu.
This will make things a lot smoother.

[Matt]

Daegon - Did you still working on this ?
Any Updates?How in progress? :)
If you need any help - i can help you with this :P

Thanks Matt;)

[Krazy_Meerkat]

If you would like, I will add the calculations into the cbs.. But I will need the official formulae

[DarknessMonkey]

If you would like, I will add the calculations into the cbs.. But I will need the official formulae

Like the formula of the damage from attacks?

[Sorye HK]

Ok. Then I'll upload the file on Sunday, so that you can work on it.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Daegon, Ok great! I will be waiting :)
Ash, Yeah I was talking about that and some others like experience etc.

[DarknessMonkey]

Daegon, Ok great! I will be waiting :)
Ash, Yeah I was talking about that and some others like experience etc.

I think serebii has one.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

I will have a look into that, but daegon says he is almost finished the next release so I will try it his way first :).. I was never good at understanding the formulae of pokemon games anyway..

[DarknessMonkey]

I will have a look into that, but daegon says he is almost finished the next release so I will try it his way first :).. I was never good at understanding the formulae of pokemon games anyway..

Oh!
Do you mean the system is almost done?!?

[Sorye HK]

Since I probably won't be able to do much over the weekends, I'll upload the current one right now. Nothing's been changed too much, and sorry for the horrible graphics. I'll start things again once Krazy's done.

[Matt]

Daegon i Said: This is no Wild pokemon!
This was think Grass=Trainer. When you touch any grass you go to battle.
and when you go to battle this laggs and you cant battle.

Thanks Matt;)

[Sorye HK]

The battle sys doesn't lag for me. About the grass... I did that on purpose. So that I could test stuff out quicker. On a side note, I haven't really touched the box sys either; I'm trying to think of a way to shorter the code more.

[Matt]

Oh i dont know :P
So good work on this.anyone must fixed it only.
I think you dont add Krazy_Meerkat to your credits(in intor)

Thanks Matt;)

[charmander,eleon,zard#2]

Cool can someone do this in my game? since I am making a very cool remake of Crystal (maybe Gold)

[Sorye HK]

That's because Krazy's the original creator of the battle sys. I'm merely a helper. All credits for the battle sys go to Krazy, and all bugs to me.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Yeah I found a few bugs.. Would you mind too much if I used a version I had been working on while everyone else had V2? I want to keep all your formulae but I think the system would work better if the original variables were simply copied and not bypassed. Also, my version has a lot more of the hidden bugs worked out..

[Sorye HK]

Yeah, I don't mind. Feel free to do so Krazy.

[DarknessMonkey]

How do I go about installing this in my game?

[Sorye HK]

You don't really "install it" You just copy the maps into your game, and make sure that the variables used in the original battle sys aren't used with variables from your own game. That's it.

[charmander,eleon,zard#2]

Is this supported to RMXP? And I am not very advanced so if it is supported can someone help me insert it into my game please?

[Sorye HK]

This is a pokemon battle system for rm2k3.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

I thought the title of this thread would make that clear..
Daegon, thanks :) I will start work tomorrow

[Matt]

And how in progress now? :) I think better and better!

Thanks Matt;)

[Dawson]

Matt, just wait for either Krazy or Daegon to post an update. They both have very busy lives so they can't work on this everyday.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Yeah sorry about that but when I start doing something I don't post any updates until I'm finished.. I try to spend as much time as possible working on this but I have things to do.. This is as hard as when I put the item system in..

[Sorye HK]

Just do your best, and don't get too stressed from the work. I'm sure that everyone appreciates the mere fact that you are actually carrying on with this.

[Matt]

We waiting for next relase !
really , cant wait for it!

Thanks Matt;)

[Dawson]

Yes Matt, we are waiting. But they have busy lives and other projects on the go as well. Just wait for someone to update us because that post was a pointless bump.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Sorry for the lack of updates everyone.. I kept forgetting :embarrass
Anyway I got a little update for anyone still interested in the group cbs..
*Fixed problem with cns loading names in-correctly
*Added working pokemon selection system
*Fixed problem with pokemon loader
*Completed menu-type code for selection sys
*Fixed various bugs with the catch pokemon sys
*Worked out minor lag issues
*Other small bugs fixed

I still have a lot of work left on the pokemon selection menu but it's getting along..
I still have to:
*Fix a problem with first caught pokemon's name being overwritten by every pokemon after that.
*Modify selection sys to show updated pokemon positions (eg. switch pokemon and the selection screen will look the same)

That's all.. Not too hard to do but it takes a lot of time to find errors..
Modification will not be that hard either but none-the-less, I don't have a lot of time to work on the cbs anymore..

I just wanted you all to know that this will be the last release of the CBS by the team. After this is done, the group project will possess almost every aspect of the pokemon battle system which is what it started out to achieve.
Other things like summary of pokemon and attatching items for battle are not necessary for the group project and I have allowed enough freedom for people to code them in.
Also, after this is complete I don't want to see everyone asking for "battle system coders" or anything because if you can't understand the cbs yourself then you can't expect others to help you.
It's been over a year since I joined PC and started this project, I would hope to see it stickied one day so that a year's worth of work is not simply forgotten.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Arg, not a single reply.. That hurts..
Anyway I have a small update as I am working on the cbs right now..
Almost finished fixing selection sys to have moveable pokemon slots.. Thinking about changing PC withdraw/deposit system to use slection sys.. Graphics make it easier to use...
That's all for updates now so I will post later I guess..

[AbareMax]

Looking good Krazy! I'm eagerly awaiting another release! Do you think you could take some screenshots so we could see the progress? If not, I understand.

AbareMax

[Barry]

All of what you've done (that post up there) sounds great. I'm mostly just trying to give you encouragement in this post. :D

From what you've said, it sounds like it won't be much longer until it's done (aside from attacks).

[Dawson]

I would hope to see it stickied one day so that a year's worth of work is not simply forgotten.
I think that it would deserve to be stickied after its completion. It will be used by many game makers and be a great help to them too.
I've told you how great everything is on MSN but I'll say it again here, the work and progress of this project is amazing and it shows how strong your will and determination is for keeping at it for all this time.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Thanks guys! Especially you Phoenix! I think this will take me more time than I first anticipated.. I can't use as much code as I thought from the original PC system so i will need to make up more code and then tie it all together... Also I need to modify more of the code for switching pokemon if I want to show the active pokemon..
Screenshots? Sure! Here is a couple of the selection sys in action:

[Hacker]

hey, looks exelent, can i help?

i am good at rpg maker xp, but i have all versions since '95 and i can do everything in them ecspect the scripting which i want to learn

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Yeah sure you can help.. I haven't gotten around to working on this for a while because I was having trouble with the code. Also I have a very busy life and working on multiple projects is hard enough as some people may already know.

[Hacker]

ok, what should i do? i can do everything apart from the scripting (which i want to learn)
though i can do the veribles and stuff

[Krazy_Meerkat]

How good are you with variables? This system is entirely comprised of variables, switches and pictures.

[Hacker]

yes i am very good with everything apart from the rpgmakerxp scripting.
also i have always wanted to know how a cbs and a cms works so i could make my own but i am very capable with veribles and stuff

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Well I use the variables to store information about pokemon (when you recieve one etc.)
then I use the conditional branch to do something based on the information in those variables. I would suggest having a look at one of the old releases and editing it a bit before trying to help me on this.. As far as I know, a pokemon cbs is more difficult than a regular one..
I appreciate the offer though, perhaps after a bit of learning you might be able to help me :)

[Hacker]

ok, i am not saying i cant do it i am saying i have never tried, but i do understand everything you just said so i still want to help

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Alright, you should still download the old cbs release and open it up to see how it works. Once you feel comfortable with the coding then we will see what happens...

[Hacker]

how do i put it in? can you send me the project file so it is easyer to upload in rpg maker

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Uh... You shouldn't have to upload it anywhere, just unzip it to your project folder and then open rm2k3.

[Hacker]

ok, i understand it now, is there any way to put it into rmxp? as Pokemon 2 is in rpg maker xp and i need a cbs and a cms

[Blizzy]

ok, i understand it now, is there any way to put it into rmxp? as Pokemon 2 is in rpg maker xp and i need a cbs and a cms
i've made a cms,
the cms can be found here (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=38529&page=3) ;)

[Sceptile_Master]

How's this coming? I like to know how it works. I have my own pokemon battle system but it is a little weird. You like store all the players pokemon details in loads of seperate variables and stuff. Does it really take that many variables for this too.

[rm2kdude]

SO whens the next release.

[Sorye HK]

How's this coming? I like to know how it works. I have my own pokemon battle system but it is a little weird. You like store all the players pokemon details in loads of seperate variables and stuff. Does it really take that many variables for this too. I guess it is basically, but we're trying to find ways to save variables for example the variable splitting method.

SO whens the next release.
Now, that's a bit rude. Krazy will post when he's ready.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

SO whens the next release.
I thought you had made "your own" battle system.

Anyway I have been very very busy and haven't had a chance to work on it at all.. The CBS is extremely buggy at the moment and won't be ready for a release in a long time..

[BlackCharizard]

Its a good idea. I coul probably make one for RMXP. its easier than 2K/3 I just need to learn more about the script... Anyway, it just wouldnrt b pokemon wiht out that tedious battle sytem that for some reason you sedn out the pokemon, then return it, and then run!

[Sceptile_Master]

BTW krazy your pokemon rusty 2 download doesn't work.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

You're supposed to right click and save file as.. Otherwise I wouldn't know why it doesn't work..
Yes the battle system is a bit tedious but it's also pretty fun.

[blueguy]

I'm playing the battlesyst to try it out, but whenever I open it, it says the file "Shade UP" cannot be opened. Can you explain what this means? Is this file missing? If it is can you give it to me, please, because otherwise the battles won't work.

EDIT-

Actually scratch that. I've got it working now. It's rather good... but how can I implement my own and other pokémon into it instead of Latios... and will I have to start from scratch again if I want to use the system?

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Well you could change latios's picture if you want to take the easy way out.. Or you could go to every place where I've left a comment in the cbs saying "insert your own pokemon here" or something.

[Sceptile_Master]

You're supposed to right click and save file as.. Otherwise I wouldn't know why it doesn't work..
Yes the battle system is a bit tedious but it's also pretty fun.

It still doesn't work. It just gives me a small 15KB DOS file.

[Superiority]

O.o do we have to start from scratch after implementing the system into our games then krazy?
Off topic: u havent been on msn for a while..why?

[Krazy_Meerkat]

What is your name on msn? I usually block most people on msn untill I feel like talking to them, I'm very busy..
You don't have to re-start your games, you have to merge your game with the cbs or the cbs with your game, that means take all the coding, maps, commone events, etc. from one and put it in the other. Change any variables/switches as needed and you're done..
I suggest merging your game with the cbs unless you are pretty far with your game.
I am not going to upload PRII again because it is outdated and I can't seem to find the demo anymore.. It's not really worth playing anymore anyway.

The cbs is being discussed currently, the may not even be a next demo.. Apparently most people can make their own cbs and those who can't usually don't give credit.

[nickw1101]

This was a good project if it is discontinued i will miss it

[Sorye HK]

Well, it isn't really discontinued. It's just going through some changes and is in development.

[the O rly? owl]

Umm Deagon, do u think there will be a chance of the battle system for RMXP?

[Sorye HK]

I can't really say. I guess we might discuss that after the rm2k3 battle sys's over.

[the O rly? owl]

Okay. Can you give me a progress report on how much is done for the RM2k(3) Battle System?

[Superiority]

Jade,there's an rmxp CBS being made by Deto-Nate

@Krazy--Suicidaldonkey@hotmail.com

[Neo Genesis]

Jade,there's an rmxp CBS being made by Deto-Nate

@Krazy--Suicidaldonkey@hotmail.com


You sure? I think he gave up on that.
If you guys are gonna make a cbs for rmxp I can help. :D

[Sorye HK]

Hey, my exams have finished, and I've started work on this again. XD
I've changed around a couple of functions for easier attack adding, and simpler coding.

[Master Exploder]

Could you please re upload an older demo? The others are corrupted.

[Barry]

I coul've swore this was dead -_-''

[Sorye HK]

Yeah, this was pretty much dead. Rm2k3kid's demo just made me think it up again.
I know that most of you probably have all made their own CBS, but here's ours.
NOTE: Evasion is missing, and I've only coded in a couple of attacks.
--------The coding's easy to get, so you guys'll be able to code the rest according to your
--------games.

I've also binned the switch system, since it doesn't take that much time to do it yourself XD

One more thing. I may have uploaded the wrong demo, so tell me if there's anything wrong.

--EDIT--
ONE MORE THING. Don't battle the Karate guy. I haven't coded in the stats for his pokemon;;

C&C welcome. (don't mention the graphics, because this is a tech demo; which is rather meant to show the coding, than graphics)

[Neo-Dragon]

Just played it. I like it. The bag system is cool, but when you exit the bag, you can't select any commands any more :S.

[Space Guard]

Not that bad, But like Neo-Dragon said, the item menu needs a bit of work. when this whole battle system is finished, i might use it in my Pokémon Spark Yellow!

[Sorye HK]

The bag works fine for me;;; Maybe I uploaded the wrong demo. Try this one.

NOTE: I haven't coded in the use of items yet.

Also, if you run into any problem, could you post the screen of the CBS map, and the problem itself?

[Sorye HK]

Hey, I've been fiddling around with the battle system again.
I've just changed around a couple of graphics, but I wanted your opinion.
Also, I was wondering if anyone's decided to put this in their game.

[Sion]

This is quite awesome. With some work, This could really work. Good luck, you have my vote.

[Sorye HK]

You know, the battle system that I posted is almost complete. Anyone who wants to use it just needs to add the attacks and pokemon they need; and make the switch system that is;; (which wouldn't be as hard IMO) So I've decided to take the battle system, and customise it for a game project I was working on with a couple of friends here.

As it's been said in the CBS, the battle system's free for use, but I hope the guys who made it(I'm Daegon if you haven't noticed) get the proper credit that they need. I'll make a tutorial for this if anyone wants as well.

Happy battling you guys. XD

[Tyler]

it says cannot find system2c whats that mean

[Sorye HK]

Huh? That's one of the systems file. When did that error occur? I haven't had that.

[Tyler]

When i tryed opening it up

[Sorye HK]

I don't remember using such file, sorry;;; Try renaming any system file in the systems folder as it.

[Sion]

Hmm... It worked for me..
Anyways, I'm glad its free for use. But it looks like theres quite a few things that need to be fixed/added. Why is it everytime you beat a Latios you go up a level? Why is it every one step in that grass you encounter a battle. Why do you attack the trainer even after the pokemon are defeated? Thoes are just a few thigns. :rambo:

[Sorye HK]

First, that's because I haven't set how many exp you need to gain a level. The formula works fine. Second, you battle the instant you step on to the grass because I wanted to you guys to see the battle system faster. Thirdly, I mentioned that I hadn't programmed in the trainer's pokemon yet; which is the reason why it isn't working properly.

[Barry]

Daegon, this was always my choice for a battle system. I don't want it dead. RMXP.. I hate that.. RM2K3 is my program and if you get it finished, that's great. Trust me, there are many that don't have a clue how to make a battle system. I will use it if it is complete. Attacks are hard to add because of the picture... though I assume they could be added from the menu that is meant for attacks? Where they have the original attacks at.

[Sorye HK]

Well, I'll try to find a way to get the attacks more text-based, but currently the only way I can think of is to resize the screen. I'll keep you guys updated, but I'm only able to work on this on weekdays, up until February at the latest.

[evil saltine]

It works great until I try to battle, but then it has a dialog that says "The file main cannot be opened." and it quits.

[Krazy_Meerkat]

Wow this brings me back :P
The item sys (if it's the one I used for this) was not completed, two of the menu's were not set up for in-battle use or at all I think..
I havent downloaded it but I assume you swapped it to rmxp? We always talked about this, good to see all the great work again Daegon..

[Dragon.Beat]

I believe that the battle system is for use with rm2k3, Krazy_Meerkat.

[Sorye HK]

It works great until I try to battle, but then it has a dialog that says "The file main cannot be opened." and it quits.
I'm guessing that you don't have a certain file, mate. I don't recall using many files so.. It might be the RTP.
News on the battle system: Well, I've decided to start afresh, hoping that it'll help me simplify the code, and use of variables. It'll take a long time, but I'm sure going to be working on it.
-I still have the motivation-

[Datriot]

Well, I'm glad you're still working on this, it'll be very helpful for people.

[fightingdreamer]

can you guys explain how i can get the battle system on to my rm2k3

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