Script Help Thread (DO NOT REQUEST SCRIPTS)

[metapod23]

Originally Posted by paranvoi

Hmm but if I understand correctly, XSE has to be used in conjuct with Advance Map, right? For actually inserting the text. But with A-Map I don't think you can edit anything other than the dialogue. What would you suggest I do for editing for example the text in the battle screen, as well as menu text, map text etc?

You can just replace the dialogue w/ A-Text, or even re-point it. I think A-Text gives you the option to re-point it automatically, but I've never used it. But you could try it.

Otherwise, you would have to re-point it yourself using a hex editor. If you did that, you could locate the offset of the text by using A-Text, then search for the reversed pointer in a Hex editor (if the offset was 654321 for instance, you would need to search for 21 43 65 08 in a hex editor - 08 always gets added to the end of the pointer). If you find that data in hex, you can just replace it w/ the offset to your new dialogue that you want displayed. But using A-Text to re-point would be a lot easier, I'm just not sure how reliable it is.

[TarnWilliamson]

Hey everyone, i have a small problem. I am using a script with a flag in it. All is ok until i leave a house and the re-enter, the flag is cleared. And i have to activate the script to set the flag again. How can i make it so when the flag is set, it is set permanently (unless i use another script with a clearflag in it). Thanks.

[PEDRO12]

Originally Posted by TarnWilliamson

Hey everyone, i have a small problem. I am using a script with a flag in it. All is ok until i leave a house and the re-enter, the flag is cleared. And i have to activate the script to set the flag again. How can i make it so when the flag is set, it is set permanently (unless i use another script with a clearflag in it). Thanks.

When you set a flag, it is, by default permanently set. I think the problem is that you're using a flag that is either map specific, or one that the game is already using. So I think your problem should be solved if you use a flag above 1000.

[TarnWilliamson]

Thank you so much, you were right, i tried using a flag above 1000 and it worked Thanks again

[Hacks0rus]

Hello all, Having a bit of trouble getting item scripts to work. These are items that the player will find in the pokeballs across the map like in the normal games.

However, I cannot seem to get the item to disappear after finding it.
my script (using advance map and xse):

#dynamic 0x(offset)
#org @start

giveitem 0x4 0x1 0x1
end

This is what I saw in a scripting tutorial. I also tried setflag on the person ID, but the item came back when I left and re-entered the route. Any help would be much appreciated.

[goldenyellowcrystal]

How come when I compile my script in xse it doesnt work but I hear the clicking sound when i play it? (I dont know how to spoiler the script)
Pokemon Fire Red BPRE

#dynamic 0x800000

#org @start
lock
faceplayer
msgbox @hello 0x6
release
end

#org @hello
= Hello there.

[DrFuji]

Originally Posted by goldenyellowcrystal

How come when I compile my script in xse it doesnt work but I hear the clicking sound when i play it? (I dont know how to spoiler the script)
Pokemon Fire Red BPRE

#dynamic 0x800000

#org @start
lock
faceplayer
msgbox @hello 0x6
release
end

#org @hello
= Hello there.

Your script is correctly written so that leads me to believe that it is your version of XSE that is the problem. You most likely have version 1.0.0 (which is notoriously buggy) when you need 1.1.1. Here is a link to download the newer XSE.

As for spoilering text use [spoiler] and [/spoiler] before and after the stuff you want to hide.

[Spherical Ice]

Is there some form of level script code that would make it so that when I warp to a map it starts at a black screen? Using fadescreen leaves a second gap where you can see everything and kinda ruins the effect.

[SwiftSign]

Originally Posted by Spherical Ice

Is there some form of level script code that would make it so that when I warp to a map it starts at a black screen? Using fadescreen leaves a second gap where you can see everything and kinda ruins the effect.

I suppose you could use the fadescreen on the script that warps you there originally? No idea if that actually works or if it's what you mean :3

[Spherical Ice]

Originally Posted by SwiftSign

I suppose you could use the fadescreen on the script that warps you there originally? No idea if that actually works or if it's what you mean :3

That doesn't work but I'm just putting the script that would happen on Map B happen on Map A and then warp over. Only problem is the fadescreen cancels for a second before it warps so it's just as bad >:

e Well I just cheated and moved the camera while the fadescreen was up to a part of the map that was black and just left it there. It's a cheat but it works I guess.

[aradatm]

I've been using JPAN's FireRed Hack Rom for a week now and I've looked into the Sethealingplace command and I feel I've gotten it right but I guess I put it as the wrong level script or maybe I didn't actually get it right? I'm trying to duplicate the 'warping back to mom when you lose' so here's what I did:

#dynamic 0x80000
#org @main
sethealingplace 0x1
setvar 0x405A 0x0004 (that's how it is for bank4, map0, right?)
setvar 0x405B 0x0008 (x-coordinate)
setvar 0x405C 0x0005 (y-coordinate)
end

I put that script in script no (0), script type (on entering map/not on menu close (3))

Then I have:

#dynamic 0x80000
#org @main
special 0x182
end

on script no (1), script type (on entering map/on map close (5))

I'm not sure what I did wrong.

[SwiftSign]

Originally Posted by Spherical Ice

That doesn't work but I'm just putting the script that would happen on Map B happen on Map A and then warp over. Only problem is the fadescreen cancels for a second before it warps so it's just as bad >:

e Well I just cheated and moved the camera while the fadescreen was up to a part of the map that was black and just left it there. It's a cheat but it works I guess.

Aha that works, also using a tiny completely black map can be useful as then you can warp after the script (and it could be recycled).

[DrFuji]

Originally Posted by aradatm

I've been using JPAN's FireRed Hack Rom for a week now and I've looked into the Sethealingplace command and I feel I've gotten it right but I guess I put it as the wrong level script or maybe I didn't actually get it right? I'm trying to duplicate the 'warping back to mom when you lose' so here's what I did:

#dynamic 0x80000
#org @main
sethealingplace 0x1
setvar 0x405A 0x0004 (that's how it is for bank4, map0, right?)
setvar 0x405B 0x0008 (x-coordinate)
setvar 0x405C 0x0005 (y-coordinate)
end

I put that script in script no (0), script type (on entering map/not on menu close (3))

Then I have:

#dynamic 0x80000
#org @main
special 0x182
end

on script no (1), script type (on entering map/on map close (5))

I'm not sure what I did wrong.

Yeah, that's how JPAN's hacked sethealingplace command works and you've set it out correctly so I'm not sure what could be going wrong. What exactly happens when you've whited out in your hack? Does the game crash? Are you warped to a different map? Does it display the wrong text etc?

I'm also not sure why you're using special 0x182 - Is it really necessary?

Also, you should add an extra '0' onto the end of your #define commands ;)

[Locust_Arts]

I am using the following code to attempt to hack Pokemon Emerald. It's a script to give the player a TOGEPI egg. My editor is PKSV-UI.

Spoiler:

#dyn 0x740000
'-----------------------------------
#org @start
lock
checkflag 0x200
if 0x1 jump @given
setflag FR_POKEMON
countpokemon
compare LASTRESULT 6
if == jump @noroom
giveegg TOGEPI
setflag 0x200
message @get-msg
release
end

#org @noroom
msgbox @noroom-msg
callstd MSG_NOCLOSE
release
end

#org @given
msgbox @given-msg
callstd MSG_NORMAL
release
end

#org @noroom-msg
= You don't have enough room in your party.

#org @get-msg
= You got a \v\h02!

#org @given-msg
= I hope you can take better care of that EGG than I can[.]

If anyone could help me find out what exactly is wrong with this code because it doesn't let me compile it into the game D= that would be AWESOME and I'd love you forever (a long time) =D

[Rumille]

So, what's the deal with the Script Offset in Advance Map? I'm trying to create new signs, I get the event placed, but I can't seem to figure out how the script is corresponding with the Script Offset function. I now randomly change one or two symbols in the code (0x168CD4 becomes 0x168CD3 for example), but that can't be the right way, can it?

For example, in the bedroom you start in, you have this:

'-----------------------
#org 0x168CD2
msgbox 0x818D50B '"[player] played with the NES.\p[.]O..."
callstd 0x3
end


'---------
' Strings
'---------
#org 0x18D50B
= [player] played with the NES.\p[.]Okay!\nIt's time to go!

Now, I have created a new room with another NES and I want it to say something else instead of 'played with the NES', for example '[player] kicked the computer's butt with Mario Kart'. To get that script to work on the second NES, I have to put in a code in the script offset, which in this case should be $168CD2, but that code is already used in the first bedroom. How does this work? Is there a trick to get a new code very easy?

[droomph]

Originally Posted by Rumille

So, what's the deal with the Script Offset in Advance Map? I'm trying to create new signs, I get the event placed, but I can't seem to figure out how the script is corresponding with the Script Offset function. I now randomly change one or two symbols in the code (0x168CD4 becomes 0x168CD3 for example), but that can't be the right way, can it?

For example, in the bedroom you start in, you have this:


Now, I have created a new room with another NES and I want it to say something else instead of 'played with the NES', for example '[player] kicked the computer's butt with Mario Kart'. To get that script to work on the second NES, I have to put in a code in the script offset, which in this case should be $168CD2, but that code is already used in the first bedroom. How does this work? Is there a trick to get a new code very easy?

Create a new script with XSE or PKSV or whatever, and then paste the offset that it compiles to into the second Script offset box.

Originally Posted by Locust_Arts

I am using the following code to attempt to hack Pokemon Emerald. It's a script to give the player a TOGEPI egg. My editor is PKSV-UI.

Spoiler:

#dyn 0x740000
'-----------------------------------
#org @start
lock
checkflag 0x200
if 0x1 jump @given
setflag FR_POKEMON
countpokemon
compare LASTRESULT 6
if == jump @noroom
giveegg TOGEPI
setflag 0x200
message @get-msg
release
end

#org @noroom
msgbox @noroom-msg
callstd MSG_NOCLOSE
release
end

#org @given
msgbox @given-msg
callstd MSG_NORMAL
release
end

#org @noroom-msg
= You don't have enough room in your party.

#org @get-msg
= You got a \v\h02!

#org @given-msg
= I hope you can take better care of that EGG than I can[.]

If anyone could help me find out what exactly is wrong with this code because it doesn't let me compile it into the game D= that would be AWESOME and I'd love you forever (a long time) =D

It should be #dynamic, not #dyn.

[itman]

Is there a command in XSE to "checkpokemon" in your party? Like, if you have a Blastoise, go to this, while if you have a Charizard, go to this...

[aradatm]

Originally Posted by DrFuji

Yeah, that's how JPAN's hacked sethealingplace command works and you've set it out correctly so I'm not sure what could be going wrong. What exactly happens when you've whited out in your hack? Does the game crash? Are you warped to a different map? Does it display the wrong text etc?

I'm also not sure why you're using special 0x182 - Is it really necessary?

Also, you should add an extra '0' onto the end of your #define commands

I'm warped to the first map under heading 0, one of those battle union rooms. I figured out that I had to first use the 'setvar 0x4056' and I tried it but the map completely ignored my level script for some reason. I guess something went wrong with the rom somewhere because I tested the level script in a fresh rom and it worked fine. It might have something to do with me changing the starting point map because when I tried to open the program again using that rom, it gave me a 'runtime error' which didn't happen in the past. I don't know why. I guess I'll just have to start over on a clean rom. Oh well. Thanks for replying anyway.

[Rumille]

Originally Posted by droomph

Create a new script with XSE or PKSV or whatever, and then paste the offset that it compiles to into the second Script offset box.

Well, yes, I get that, but how do I decide what the 6-symbol offset is? I mean, I have to make one in the script, don't I?

#org 0x168CD2

How do I decide which 6 symbols to use here?

[DrFuji]

Originally Posted by Rumille

Well, yes, I get that, but how do I decide what the 6-symbol offset is? I mean, I have to make one in the script, don't I?


How do I decide which 6 symbols to use here?

Use a dynamic offset when writing your script - That is why at the top of one you almost always see the command #dynamic 0x800000'. It will automatically search for free space starting at that point in the ROM and then insert your script when it finds an opening. When you compile the script you'll be given several offsets, choose the first one that is presented as it will correlated to the start of your script if you've written it in a coherent manner. Copy it and place it in the event's script box.

[Rumille]

Originally Posted by DrFuji

Use a dynamic offset when writing your script - That is why at the top of one you almost always see the command #dynamic 0x800000'. It will automatically search for free space starting at that point in the ROM and then insert your script when it finds an opening. When you compile the script you'll be given several offsets, choose the first one that is presented as it will correlated to the start of your script if you've written it in a coherent manner. Copy it and place it in the event's script box.

This actually makes so much sense. Thanks!

[Hacks0rus]

Hello, I was wondering if any could help me out here.
Im setting up some level scripts in Pallet, in the downstairs of your house when you are leaving.
I get the script to work all fine and stop after it has activated, but the script starts whenever I enter the map, not on the tile that I want it to activate and have set the script on (at the exit).
How do I get the script to activate when I stand on it?

[Rumille]

Is it possible to change the standard script for things like bookcases, cabinets, dressers and stuff like that?

So you won't get stuff like 'It's a nicely made dresser. It will hold a lot of stuff.'

[Spherical Ice]

Originally Posted by Rumille

Is it possible to change the standard script for things like bookcases, cabinets, dressers and stuff like that?

So you won't get stuff like 'It's a nicely made dresser. It will hold a lot of stuff.'

In Advance Map, go to the Block Editor and select the tile you want to change (a TV, bookshelf, whatever), and edit the number in the first box that's titled "Behavior Byte" and change it to $00. So using the example of the Bookshelf tile, you'd replace the $89 part to $00. Hope this helps ;)

Originally Posted by Hacks0rus

Hello, I was wondering if any could help me out here.
Im setting up some level scripts in Pallet, in the downstairs of your house when you are leaving.
I get the script to work all fine and stop after it has activated, but the script starts whenever I enter the map, not on the tile that I want it to activate and have set the script on (at the exit).
How do I get the script to activate when I stand on it?

Level scripts are activated upon entry to the map they are assigned to providing the variable they need is not set. Scripts on the Green S tiles are Trigger Events and are activated when the player steps on them. I think you may have gotten a bit confused there :D

[Rumille]

Originally Posted by Spherical Ice

In Advance Map, go to the Block Editor and select the tile you want to change (a TV, bookshelf, whatever), and edit the number in the first box that's titled "Behavior Byte" and change it to $00. So using the example of the Bookshelf tile, you'd replace the $89 part to $00. Hope this helps

Well, yes, that's a way, but then you have to add signs to get a new message. I was wondering if it was possible to change the core of that script, you know that if a sprite has $89, you will get the message you have defined personally.