[Essentials script] Speech bubble message system v0.6

[carmaniac]

If you've not ignored this thread post thinking, can't be that's a hoax, then you've over come your senses to check this out. Yes, this is basically a public release, which, hoping Maruno will add it into essentials as a default feature once everything is running smoothly. This is aimed to make your game feel that closer to the originals game freak loves teasing us with. Even though it's not styled like the original games ones, this gives a more direct look into showing events talking. As by default, the messages will only appear on the bottom, not got intention right now to add in arrows for that as it's too generalized for all the scripts. Anyway, enough of my rambling, time for the actual thread.

Conditions of use:
You can modify the script, I don't mind that.
You must give credits to me, otherwise I will hunt and bug you. (Note, link will be removed if I see people breaking conditions)
Cannot claim as your own, or redistribute anywhere else without my permission.

How to use:
To use the script, before each show text command, you will need to do a script call, depending on the type of message you would like to display you need to do pbCallBub(type, eventid) An example of how to use this script, would be pbCallBub(1,13) The first value is set to either 1 or 2. When it is 1, it shows up the floating bubble message, when it is 2, it will show up the arrow message. The second value, is the event ID that you want to show as talking. My eventID is 013, so we put 13. If you don't put this script call before the show text method, it will simply assume you want a normal message window, and will not show the arrow.

Examples:



Downloads:
http://pokemonessentials.wikia.com/w...Speech_bubbles V0.6

[elarmasecreta]

Wow, never imagined you'd make this public.. I was thinking about asking you if you could let me use this for my game. XD Thanks a lot man! I'll give you some feedback once I fiddled with it for a bit. Maybe you can get Maruno to implement this in the next version of essentials. Oops, should've read the rest of the post before saying things like this. ;

[Nintendork15]

Well, it's good thing I'm still using v11 then.
mainly because your other scripts are on there too

[ppooookkkkkkk]

I tought you wrre going to keep it private.

[Nintendork15]

Originally Posted by ppooookkkkkkk

I tought you wrre going to keep it private.

http://lostsoulsdev.deviantart.com/j...king-349070365

He wrote this yesterday saying how he was considering giving it to public use.

[ppooookkkkkkk]

Originally Posted by carmaniac

If you've not ignored this thread post thinking, can't be that's a hoax, then you've over come your senses to check this out. Yes, this is basically a public release, which, hoping Maruno will add it into essentials as a default feature once everything is running smoothly. This is aimed to make your game feel that closer to the originals game freak loves teasing us with. Even though it's not styled like the original games ones, this gives a more direct look into showing events talking. As by default, the messages will only appear on the bottom, not got intention right now to add in arrows for that as it's too generalized for all the scripts. Anyway, enough of my rambling, time for the actual thread.

Conditions of use:
You can modify the script, I don't mind that.
You must give credits to me, otherwise I will hunt and bug you. (Note, link will be removed if I see people breaking conditions)
Cannot claim as your own, or redistribute anywhere else without my permission.

How to use:
Simply do a script call before each message you would like to appear as a bubble like this; pbCallBub(true, eventid)
The eventid is the value listed at the top of the event page, example would be, the event ID is 001, so you would do pbCallBub(true, 1) this will direct the bubble to the screen position of event 1. The bubble will correct itself if it is going off screen. If you do not do the call, the script will assume you want the normal message window, and will display the message at the bottom of the screen.

Examples:
If video doesn't work use this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zC6n3QkWlM

It given an error at the start: ---------------------------
Pokemon Essentials
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Exception: NoMethodError
Message: undefined method `events' for nil:NilClass
Interpreter:542:in `get_character'
PokemonMessages*:1211:in `pbRepositionMessageWindow'
PokemonMessages*:1499:in `pbMessageDisplay'
PokemonMessages*:1019:in `pbMessage'
PokemonLoad:156:in `install'
PokemonLoad:289:in `pbStartLoadScreen'
DebugIntro:6:in `main'
Main:37:in `mainFunctionDebug'
Mainin `mainFunction'
Mainin `pbCriticalCode'

This exception was logged in
C:\Users\M.ahmad\Saved Games/Pokemon Essentials/errorlog.txt.
Press Ctrl+C to copy this message to the clipboard.
---------------------------
OK
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[Nintendork15]

Originally Posted by ppooookkkkkkk

It given an error at the start: ---------------------------
Pokemon Essentials
---------------------------
Exception: NoMethodError
Message: undefined method `events' for nil:NilClass
Interpreter:542:in `get_character'
PokemonMessages*:1211:in `pbRepositionMessageWindow'
PokemonMessages*:1499:in `pbMessageDisplay'
PokemonMessages*:1019:in `pbMessage'
PokemonLoad:156:in `install'
PokemonLoad:289:in `pbStartLoadScreen'
DebugIntro:6:in `main'
Main:37:in `mainFunctionDebug'
Mainin `mainFunction'
Mainin `pbCriticalCode'

This exception was logged in
C:\Users\M.ahmad\Saved Games/Pokemon Essentials/errorlog.txt.
Press Ctrl+C to copy this message to the clipboard.
---------------------------
OK
---------------------------

Huh, I don't get this message.


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It would be nice if there was a install tutorial

[ppooookkkkkkk]

I'll try redownloading :\

[~JV~]

Really nice job man, glad to see you decided to release this to the public :).

[elarmasecreta]

Originally Posted by ppooookkkkkkk

I'll try redownloading :\

I don't think that's the issue, have you tried starting a new game instead?

[carmaniac]

Originally Posted by Nintendork15

Huh, I don't get this message.


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It would be nice if there was a install tutorial

I will provide an install tutorial tomorrow, it was mostly released like this as it's not that user friendly to get correct. Also anyone getting an error to the 'events' method, remove your game save.

[ppooookkkkkkk]

i did it still gives error.

[Cilerba]

Fixed your YouTube video for ya.

Script looks good. I might just use this in Auburn hmm..

[carmaniac]

For those getting an error on the 'events' update the PokemonMessages script with this version:
Not available.

Also will be updating the download link for the entire kit:
Not available.

Thank you Cilerba.

[ppooookkkkkkk]

Originally Posted by carmaniac

For those getting an error on the 'events' update the PokemonMessages script with this version:


Thank you Cilerba.

Thanks sir i'll surely use your work.

[carmaniac]

Just created an install guide for those who want to use the script outside of the compiled kit.
Not available.

[zingzags]

Well well now Ryan, It seems to look good. I haven't used or seen the script though; So what did you do? Make a method to define which event it should look for? Then depending on the position of the screen it will either be above, or under the event?

[Luka S.J.]

EDIT: My bad, never mind.

[carmaniac]

Originally Posted by Luka S.J.

No. It gets the event and player map positions, and calculates the distance between them. Then it converts them to pixels instead of coordinates and repositions the value from the center of the screen. Having free roaming bubbles anywhere on the screen, no matter where the event is. (courtesy of moi)

It doesn't use that code anymore XD, pretty sure I notified you of this a while back. It just gets the screen position of the event instead of the map position, meaning no more dodgy bubble positions on screen when the map has been scrolled via an event.

[Luka S.J.]

Originally Posted by carmaniac

It doesn't use that code anymore XD, pretty sure I notified you of this a while back. It just gets the screen position of the event instead of the map position, meaning no more dodgy bubble positions on screen when the map has been scrolled via an event.

Lol, I looked through our chat history. You did mention something like that. Hahaha, I feel stupid.

[carmaniac]

Can everyone please update to the latest version as there were some slight issues with the previous one, thank you.

[ppooookkkkkkk]

I give you a suggestion. In the next update add the Anger speech bubble!

[SooperTrooper]

carmaniac, you are a beautiful person. Thanks for this!

Quick question: Is it possible to force the message box to the bottom of the screen? During my game's opening event, the player is facing NPCs who are at the top of the screen while the player is at the bottom, yet the message box is covering them when they talk. When I use value 1 for the first input [ pbCallBub (1, eventid) ], it goes off the screen and can't be read.

[carmaniac]

My bad, forgot about when events are at the top of the screen with the player being at the bottom facing up XD. I'll have that fixed once I'm home.

[oldsnake90]

i put it in the game but its not working. It works if i have the old Pokemonmessages script from your last update. but it wont now. :\ idk if i did something wrong