[Scripting] diegoisawesome's MEGA-HUGE XSE Scripting Tutorial - Page 32

ComedyQuest · #**776** June 13th, 2012, 07:57 PM

Here I have a script in which the player is greeted by their mother after going downstairs at the beginning of the game:

#dynamic 0x800500

#org @start
checkflag 0x8D6
if 0x1 goto @done
applymovement 0x01 @move
waitmovement 0x0
msgbox @1 0x6
applymovement 0x01 @move2
waitmovement 0x0
applymovement 0xFF @move3
msgbox @2 0x6
setflag 0x82F
fanfare 0x13E
msgbox @3 0x4
waitfanfare
closeonkeypress
msgbox @4 0x6
applymovement 0x01 @move4
waitmovement 0x0
setflag 0x8D6
release
end

#org @done
release
end

#org @move
#raw 0x03
#raw 0x56
#raw 0xFE

#org @move2
#raw 0x07
#raw 0x07
#raw 0x07
#raw 0x07
#raw 0x07

#org @move3
#raw 0x02

#org @move4
#raw 0x06
#raw 0x06
#raw 0x06
#raw 0x06
#raw 0x06
#raw 0x01

#org @1
= Oh, \v\h01! You're finally\nawake!

#org @2
= Your grandmother's waiting for\nyou out by the pond.\lBefore you go, here, I\lcleaned your runnning shoes!

#org @3
= \v\h01 received the running shoes!

#org @4
= You know how they work...\nPress B to dash through the plains!\lAnyway, like I said, your grandmother's\lwaiting for you outside.\pGo on, honey!

The results of my script are that it doesn't happen right on the spot where I put my script box on Advance Map (the first block from the stair way of the player's house's first story). But, when you walk downstairs, the script doesn't activate, but it does when you walk on another block and then back onto the script box. And the mother does her first two movements good, but when she walks to you she walks immediately back to her original spot without saying anything, and then the game freezes. Any help would be deeply appreciated!

Okay, disregard the part about the mother moving back to her spot immediately, I just forgot the #raw 0xFE after each movement. However, the script still doesn't happen tje first time I step on the spot. Help please?

Teh Blazer · #**777** June 13th, 2012, 08:37 PM

From what it looks like, you put the script on the exact spot that the player goes on once they walk downstairs?

You can't use a normal script, you'll have to do the slightly more complicated level script, which activates once the player walks into the room (which is what I think you're aiming at).

I believe there's a tutorial for level scripts at the top of the first post, and it'll only require you to do a few extra steps.

ComedyQuest · #**778** June 13th, 2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teh Blazer

From what it looks like, you put the script on the exact spot that the player goes on once they walk downstairs?

You can't use a normal script, you'll have to do the slightly more complicated level script, which activates once the player walks into the room (which is what I think you're aiming at).

I believe there's a tutorial for level scripts at the top of the first post, and it'll only require you to do a few extra steps.

Oh, I guess I missed that! And better yet, the script works perfectly now! Thank you! :D

dogadug · #**779** June 20th, 2012, 01:43 PM

I want to get back into scripting again, two years ago I was using pokescript but I know since then there might be an easier way to script. So is XSE easier to use than pokescript or are there any other easier scripting software?

LudicoloDude · #**780** June 27th, 2012, 10:06 PM

I made this script where your rival exits out of the lab as well as the professor, but the problem is whenever i use hidesprite to keep them from showing before i step on the script tiles, they wont re appear even though im using showsprite and clearflag. I appoligize in advance if im not specific enough.

Samuraiskyshot · #**781** July 5th, 2012, 02:32 AM

i get a redish screen whenever i try to script? is there a fix to this? i have version 1.1.1.

Aowel · #**782** July 6th, 2012, 09:15 AM

I don't know if this problem was previously brought up.
I copied the exact message script code and put it in (with text alterations). When I played it on the ROM, all it would do is turn the person to me and play the little beep noise it normally does, but no textbox or anything.
What did/do I do?

#dynamic 0x800000
#org @start
lock
faceplayer
msgbox @1 0x6
release
end

#org @1
= Testing.

TooSkilled · #**783** July 10th, 2012, 01:45 PM

I am trying to make a starter Pokemon script. It should go: Try to walk out door, person is standing in front of it, you talk to them, they give you pokemon, they disappear. So far I have this

Code:

#org $start
lock
faceplayer
checkflag 0x828
if 0x01 goto @done
msgbox @get 5
@get 1 = You need protection.\pTake this EEVEE!
givepokemon 133 5 0x8B
setflag 0x828
release
end

#org @done
msgbox @given 5
@given 1 = Take care of EEVEE.
release
end

The error I am getting is "Unknown keyword get at Line 7"
Could I please get some help with this

Mr.KoolAid · #**784** July 10th, 2012, 02:37 PM

I am trying to make a rival battle script, i took a break from scripting due to finals and family stuff and forgot a lot (since i was still a beginner when i left). I can not find a good XSE tutorial for doing it (i do not see how to make one in this guide). Can anyone direct me to a good link. By rival battle i mean you walk somewhere and a person walks over to you, battles you, and disappears. Thanks for any help.

DrFuji · #**785** July 10th, 2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aowel

I don't know if this problem was previously brought up.
I copied the exact message script code and put it in (with text alterations). When I played it on the ROM, all it would do is turn the person to me and play the little beep noise it normally does, but no textbox or anything.
What did/do I do?

#dynamic 0x800000
#org @start
lock
faceplayer
msgbox @1 0x6
release
end

#org @1
= Testing.

That generally happens if you are using the 1.0.0 version of XSE. Here is a link to version 1.1.1 which should run that script just fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooSkilled

I am trying to make a starter Pokemon script. It should go: Try to walk out door, person is standing in front of it, you talk to them, they give you pokemon, they disappear. So far I have this

Code:

#org $start
lock
faceplayer
checkflag 0x828
if 0x01 goto @done
msgbox @get 5
@get 1 = You need protection.\pTake this EEVEE!
givepokemon 133 5 0x8B
setflag 0x828
release
end

#org @done
msgbox @given 5
@given 1 = Take care of EEVEE.
release
end

The error I am getting is "Unknown keyword get at Line 7"
Could I please get some help with this :)

The problem is with the '@get' as it is not a command, but a dynamic offset which the command msgbox will be pointing to. Just transfer it to later in the script like this:

Code:

#org $start
lock
faceplayer
checkflag 0x828
if 0x01 goto @done
msgbox @get 5
givepokemon 133 5 0x8B
setflag 0x828
release
end

#org @done
msgbox @given 5
release
end

#org @get
= You need protection.\pTake this EEVEE!

#org @given
= Take care of EEVEE.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.KoolAid

I am trying to make a rival battle script, i took a break from scripting due to finals and family stuff and forgot a lot (since i was still a beginner when i left). I can not find a good XSE tutorial for doing it (i do not see how to make one in this guide). Can anyone direct me to a good link. By rival battle i mean you walk somewhere and a person walks over to you, battles you, and disappears. Thanks for any help.

The basic goal of scripting tutorials like this one is to introduce you to a wide range of commands, what they do and how you construct them, rather than provide a working model where you just need to change things like the movement and flags. I would advise that you look at examples in the actual games to learn what that would look like.

That being said, an extremely basic rival battle script would look something like this:

Code:

#dynamic 0x800000

#org @start
checkflag 0x200
if 0x1 goto @skip
msgbox @talk1 0x2
applymovement 0x1 @moveforward
waitmovement 0x0
trainerbattle 0x1 0x20 @before @after @later

#org @later
msgbox @talk2 0x2
applymovement 0x1 @walkaway
waitmovement 0x0
hidesprite 0x1
setflag 0x200
release
end

@org @skip
release
end

#org @talk1
= Hey! I'm [RIVAL]!

#org @before
= I'm going to beat you!

#org @after
= Huh? I lost?

#org @talk2
= Whatever, I'll see you around.

#org @moveforward
#raw 0x10
#raw 0x10
#raw 0x10
#raw 0x10
#raw 0x10
#raw 0x10
#raw 0x10
#raw 0xFE

#org @walkaway
#raw 0x11
#raw 0x11
#raw 0x11
#raw 0x11
#raw 0x11
#raw 0x11
#raw 0x11
#raw 0xFE

johnr754 · #**786** July 17th, 2012, 05:19 PM

Whenever I try to compile this script:

Spoiler:

Whenever I try to compile it in Emerald, it says that it's missing #define or #parameter in line 8.

Ash493 · #**787** July 17th, 2012, 05:24 PM

You are missing more buffers in wildpokemon command.
Add more 0x0 to tell the game how to "set" the Pokémon.

johnr754 · #**788** July 17th, 2012, 07:07 PM

Okay, the script compiled. But when I tried to battle, instead, it made it's cry and dissapeared. When I re-entered, the sprite came back.

Here's my edited script:

Spoiler:

HyacinthJELLY · #**789** July 22nd, 2012, 11:08 AM

This is a great tutorial, thanks for posting.
Only problen is I cant see what you have to change with Apply Movement comand so it works.

shiningscorpion9 · #**790** July 30th, 2012, 05:07 AM

Can someone PLEASE tell me how to make a movement script never happen again?
I'm using the kind of movement script where you step on a tile to activate, i want it to stop happening after one time any help?

Ash493 · #**791** July 30th, 2012, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnr754

Okay, the script compiled. But when I tried to battle, instead, it made it's cry and dissapeared. When I re-entered, the sprite came back.

Does the OW have 200 in ID bar? It must have, otherwise it will keep on coming back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiningscorpion9

Can someone PLEASE tell me how to make a movement script never happen again?
I'm using the kind of movement script where you step on a tile to activate, i want it to stop happening after one time any help?

setvar 0xsomething 0x1
And then put that something (which is 4 digit number by the way) into var number bar of the tile script.

NG55 · #**792** August 2nd, 2012, 12:34 AM

I need to use your giveegg command. I kind of figured out that the list I have isn't the right numbers. Although they worked with just giving Pokemon.hmm?

Ash493 · #**793** August 2nd, 2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NG55

I need to use your giveegg command. I kind of figured out that the list I have isn't the right numbers. Although they worked with just giving Pokemon.hmm?

You need to use numbers in hex.
For example if you want to give an egg with Caterpie (number 10) you need to use "giveegg 0xA 0x1" because A is 10 in hex.

RPD490 · #**794** August 7th, 2012, 02:37 AM

Okay Im getting confused, I followed the givepokemon script as shown, but everytime I talk to who Im suppose to recieve the Pokemon from, it just skips to the dialogue that takes place after receiving it, even though I never got it yet. What am I doing wrong?

CrystalStatic · #**795** August 7th, 2012, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPD490

Okay Im getting confused, I followed the givepokemon script as shown, but everytime I talk to who Im suppose to recieve the Pokemon from, it just skips to the dialogue that takes place after receiving it, even though I never got it yet. What am I doing wrong?

Can you please post your script?

Rob4z · #**796** August 8th, 2012, 04:51 PM

So I have a very simple script ( not completed )
what it does it once you take a couple steps from your door, your rival shows and and leads you to pick pokemon.
however if I save this file, it glitches and gives me this.

Spoiler:

Instead of this!

Spoiler:

What seems to be the problem?

Ash493 · #**797** August 8th, 2012, 05:47 PM

Never, never, NEVER replace existing scripts.
Repoint your script.
In other words, when you compile your script use #dynamic 0x800000 (or something) to find free space.

Rob4z · #**798** August 9th, 2012, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash493

Never, never, NEVER replace existing scripts.
Repoint your script.
In other words, when you compile your script use #dynamic 0x800000 (or something) to find free space.

What is 0x800000 exactly? and I did use "Find Bytes" and used those on everything in that script

At this point I'm thinking, is it possible to overwrite itself if compiled multiple times?

tajaros · #**799** August 9th, 2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob4z

What is 0x800000 exactly? and I did use "Find Bytes" and used those on everything in that script

At this point I'm thinking, is it possible to overwrite itself if compiled multiple times?

0x800000 is where a lot of free space in the ROM is found, almost all scripters use that free space to insert their scripts...

You know why your script is messed up? It's because you replaced an offset already used by the game...

XSE provides safety and messes up the scripts if it's memory is larger than before...

Would you like me to explain more? Ok, ....

For example you have numbers 1-10 and in those ten numbers offset 0x16596D is placed, and then you add a number/(edit the script and the memory is larger than before) so it will be 11, in that case XSE doesn't allow that and just messes the script up so that it will still fit in 1-10...

(That's what's in my mind.. xD)

Also if you don't want to script in offset 0x800000 you can use 0x900000, 0xA0000, and any above offset that have free space...

So just input 0x800000 next to the dynamic command, so it will be dynamic 0x800000 don't worry if there's already a memory higher than that offset, XSE will find some free-space where your script fits and places it there...

If you want to edit older scripts you can just repoint their offsets, for example your first pointer has offset 0x8234A4 then replace it with a pointer like "@pointer" and anything else so that when the memory is bigger XSE will find free-space again...

(I don't know if this is right but, this is what in my head xD)

Rob4z · #**800** August 9th, 2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tajaros

0x800000 is where a lot of free space in the ROM is found, almost all scripters use that free space to insert their scripts...

You know why your script is messed up? It's because you replaced an offset already used by the game...

XSE provides safety and messes up the scripts if it's memory is larger than before...

Would you like me to explain more? Ok, ....

For example you have numbers 1-10 and in those ten numbers offset 0x16596D is placed, and then you add a number/(edit the script and the memory is larger than before) so it will be 11, in that case XSE doesn't allow that and just messes the script up so that it will still fit in 1-10...

(That's what's in my mind.. xD)

Also if you don't want to script in offset 0x800000 you can use 0x900000, 0xA0000, and any above offset that have free space...

So just input 0x800000 next to the dynamic command, so it will be dynamic 0x800000 don't worry if there's already a memory higher than that offset, XSE will find some free-space where your script fits and places it there...

If you want to edit older scripts you can just repoint their offsets, for example your first pointer has offset 0x8234A4 then replace it with a pointer like "@pointer" and anything else so that when the memory is bigger XSE will find free-space again...

(I don't know if this is right but, this is what in my head xD)

So basicly dynamic 0x800000 = auto find bytes?

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