[Archive] Script help thread

[destinedjagold]

Thanks for the help dshayabusa and thex4, just one more (unrelated) question: is there a scripting command for getting the in-game clock time in ruby?

here's a script example of the clock. ;)
thethethethe helped me make it. :)

#org $start
checkflag 0x29E
if 0x1 goto $done
message $fix
boxset 6
call 0x1B6A9B
pause 0x1E
setflag 0x29E
release
end

#org $done
message $sun
boxset 6
call 0x1B6A91
end

#org $sun
$sun 1 = \v\h01: It's a sundial...

#org $fix
$fix 1 = \v\h01: Oh... It's a sundial...\p\v\h01: I wonder what's the\ntime today...

dunno if this is the right code. :\

 

[Shadows]

Compiled, this script changes...
And if I change the script so It doesn't change, it freezes...

Spoiler:

'-----------------------
#dynamic 0x71D028

#org @main
checkflag 0x200
if 0x0 goto @yes
if 0x1 goto @end

#ORG @end
release
end

#ORG @yes
lock
applymovement 0x3 @brocket
waitmovement 0x0
callstd 0x6
trainerbattle 1 0x1 0x1 @before @after
message @1
applymovement 0x3 @brocket2
release
end

#org @brocket
#raw 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10

#org @before
= Hand over that POKEMON!\nIt belongs to Team BLIZZARD!

#org @after
= How could you beat me!

#org @1
= Team Blizzard will blacklist you!

#ORG @brocket2
#raw 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11

 

[Surf]

I need some help with this script i compile it and it goes like this

Spoiler:

#Dynamic 0x2DE517

#org @start
checkflag 0x828
if 0x0 goto @hey!
if 0x1 goto @end
end

#org @hey!
lock
msgbox @icant
boxset 0x6
applymovement 0xFF @back
waitmovement 0x0
release
end

#org @icant
= I can't leave without a\n pokedex.

#org @back
#raw 0x00 0xFE

#org @end
release
end

but when opened it just goes like this:
'-----------------------
#org 0x2DE517
Please help

 

[Shadows]

I need some help with this script i compile it and it goes like this

Spoiler:

#Dynamic 0x2DE517

#org @start
checkflag 0x828
if 0x0 goto @hey!
if 0x1 goto @end
end

#org @hey!
lock
msgbox @icant
boxset 0x6
applymovement 0xFF @back
waitmovement 0x0
release
end

#org @icant
= I can't leave without a\n pokedex.

#org @back
#raw 0x00 0xFE

#org @end
release
end

but when opened it just goes like this:
'-----------------------
#org 0x2DE517
Please help

Get an offset with more bytes and try again.

 

[Eletj]

Can someone help me with this? If I
Sorry bout it being compiled.

Spoiler:

'-----------------------
#org 0x71D3A8
lock
faceplayer
givepokemon 0x7 0x5 0x139 0x0 0x0 0x0
msgbox 0x871D3DC '" [player]: Whats all this?\nThe pro..."
setflag 0x829
special 0x181
setvar 0x407C 0x1
giveitem2 0x4 0x5 0x101
release
nop----Every time I compile, End becomes this.


'---------
' Strings
'---------
#org 0x71D3DC
= [player]: Whats all this?\nThe professor is always\lleaving stuff around.\pThis must be the\lPokemon he was going to\lgive me!! And some Pokeball\l too!!\l Is this a Pokedex?\p\v\hFDho1 recived a Squirtle\l 5 pokeballs and a \lPokedex!!

Help much appreciated.

 

[Surf]

i don't get what our saying

Compiled, this script changes...
And if I change the script so It doesn't change, it freezes...

Spoiler:

'-----------------------
#dynamic 0x71D028

#org @main
checkflag 0x200
if 0x0 goto @yes
if 0x1 goto @end

#ORG @end
release
end


#ORG @yes
lock
applymovement 0x3 @brocket
waitmovement 0x0
callstd 0x6
trainerbattle 1 0x1 0x1 @before @after
message @1
applymovement 0x3 @brocket2
release
end

#org @brocket
#raw 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10

#org @before
= Hand over that POKEMON!\nIt belongs to Team BLIZZARD!

#org @after
= How could you beat me!

#org @1
= Team Blizzard will blacklist you!

#ORG @brocket2
#raw 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11

I think you need a sprite to do the walking so just make a person event with no offset

 

[HackMew]

Compiled, this script changes...
And if I change the script so It doesn't change, it freezes...

Spoiler:

'-----------------------
#dynamic 0x71D028

#org @main
checkflag 0x200
if 0x0 goto @yes
if 0x1 goto @end

#ORG @end
release
end

#ORG @yes
lock
applymovement 0x3 @brocket
waitmovement 0x0
callstd 0x6
trainerbattle 1 0x1 0x1 @before @after
message @1
applymovement 0x3 @brocket2
release
end

#org @brocket
#raw 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10

#org @before
= Hand over that POKEMON!\nIt belongs to Team BLIZZARD!

#org @after
= How could you beat me!

#org @1
= Team Blizzard will blacklist you!

#ORG @brocket2
#raw 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11

Remember you should always put an end.
Also, avoid using flag 0x200 over and over again. Safer flags are those ranging from 0x1000 to 0xFFFF. A lot more than you'll ever need.
When using an if for checking flags, there's no need to put two ifs. In fact, if the first if is not executed, the rest of the script would be executed instead.
Checking flags, however, doesn't make sense if you don't set them.
After each applymovement command you should put a waitmovement 0x0 too.
And don't forget to put callstd/boxset in the right place. That is, right after the message/msgbox command.

This is the fixed script. It should work fine even if I haven't tested it.

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x71D028

#org @main
checkflag 0x1002
if 0x0 goto @yes
release
end

#ORG @yes
lock
setflag 0x1002
applymovement 0x3 @brocket
waitmovement 0x0
trainerbattle 1 0x1 0x1 @before @after
message @1
callstd 0x6
applymovement 0x3 @brocket2
waitmovement 0x0
release
end

#org @brocket
#raw 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10 0x10

#org @before
= Hand over that POKEMON!\nIt belongs to Team BLIZZARD!

#org @after
= How could you beat me!

#org @1
= Team Blizzard will blacklist you!

#ORG @brocket2
#raw 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11 0x11

I need some help with this script i compile it and it goes like this

Spoiler:

#Dynamic 0x2DE517

#org @start
checkflag 0x828
if 0x0 goto @hey!
if 0x1 goto @end
end

#org @hey!
lock
msgbox @icant
boxset 0x6
applymovement 0xFF @back
waitmovement 0x0
release
end

#org @icant
= I can't leave without a\n pokedex.

#org @back
#raw 0x00 0xFE

#org @end
release
end

but when opened it just goes like this:
'-----------------------
#org 0x2DE517
Please help

When compiling a dynamic script, the offset you specify in the #dynamic part isn't going to be the exact same offset where the script will be actually compiled. This happen in most case since that offset (in your case 0x2DE517) is what XSE uses to search free space from.
Once compiled, the compiler log will show you the actual offset where the script got compiled.
As I said earlier, remember to use setflag after checking it.

Can someone help me with this? If I
Sorry bout it being compiled.

Spoiler:

'-----------------------
#org 0x71D3A8
lock
faceplayer
givepokemon 0x7 0x5 0x139 0x0 0x0 0x0
msgbox 0x871D3DC '" [player]: Whats all this?\nThe pro..."
setflag 0x829
special 0x181
setvar 0x407C 0x1
giveitem2 0x4 0x5 0x101
release
nop----Every time I compile, End becomes this.


'---------
' Strings
'---------
#org 0x71D3DC
= [player]: Whats all this?\nThe professor is always\lleaving stuff around.\pThis must be the\lPokemon he was going to\lgive me!! And some Pokeball\l too!!\l Is this a Pokedex?\p\v\hFDho1 recived a Squirtle\l 5 pokeballs and a \lPokedex!!

Help much appreciated.

I guess you recompiled the script after compiling it. Well, you should know that if you don't pay attention, scripts may get ovewritten themselves, and that explains why you're getting a nop instead of end.
Don't forget to put callstd/boxset right after the message/msgbox command, anyway.

Try using this:

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x71D3A8

#org @start
lock
faceplayer
givepokemon 0x7 0x5 0x139 0x0 0x0 0x0
msgbox @what
callstd 0x6
setflag 0x829
special 0x181
setvar 0x407C 0x1
giveitem2 0x4 0x5 0x101
release
end

#org @what
= [player]: Whats all this?\nThe professor is always\lleaving stuff around.\pThis must be the\lPokemon he was going to\lgive me!! And some Pokeball\l too!!\l Is this a Pokedex?\p\v\hFDho1 recived a Squirtle\l 5 pokeballs and a \lPokedex!!

 

[Eletj]

Hackmew, I tried the script, but the game still just freezes. I also tried compiling at a different offset. Didn't work either.

 

[The Abyss]

There was no setflag 0x828 there. I doubt that helps but I noticed it.

 

[HackMew]

Hackmew, I tried the script, but the game still just freezes. I also tried compiling at a different offset. Didn't work either.

The offset isn't the problem, obviously. The thing is you shouldn't use random setvar/special when you don't know what they do. Hence the freeze.
Also, if you give the player his/her fist Pokémon, you should enable the POKéMON menu flag as well. In FireRed it's 0x828. I did other few adjustments here and there.

Here's the fixed and working script. Simply compile it.

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x71D3A8

#org @start
lock
faceplayer
givepokemon 0x7 0x5 0x139 0x0 0x0 0x0
msgbox @what
callstd 0x4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x829
additem 0x4 0x5
loadpointer 0x0 @received
giveitem2 0x4 0x5 0x101
release
end

#org @what
= [player]: Whats all this?\nThe professor is always\lleaving stuff around.\pThis must be the\lPokemon he was going to\lgive me!! And some Pokeball\l too!!\l Is this a Pokedex?

#org @received
= [player] recived a Squirtle\n 5 pokeballs and a \lPokedex!!

 

[pokedude565]

For having people follow you, is it the same script for that person everytime or different for each tile.

 

[Thrace]

For having people follow you, is it the same script for that person everytime or different for each tile.

Not entirely sure what you mean... Are you asking if you can have more than one movement per script? If so then yes you can:

applymovement 0x1 @move
waitmovement 0

#org @move
#raw [put as many movements as you want here] 0xfe

 

[Eletj]

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x71D3A8

#org @start
lock
faceplayer
givepokemon 0x7 0x5 0x139 0x0 0x0 0x0
msgbox @what
callstd 0x4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x829
additem 0x4 0x5
loadpointer 0x0 @received
giveitem2 0x4 0x5 0x101
release
end

#org @what
= [player]: Whats all this?\nThe professor is always\lleaving stuff around.\pThis must be the\lPokemon he was going to\lgive me!! And some Pokeball\l too!!\l Is this a Pokedex?

#org @received
= [player] recived a Squirtle\n 5 pokeballs and a \lPokedex!!

Sorry again Hackmew, but it still just freezes.

 

[HackMew]

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x71D3A8

#org @start
lock
faceplayer
givepokemon 0x7 0x5 0x139 0x0 0x0 0x0
msgbox @what
callstd 0x4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x829
additem 0x4 0x5
loadpointer 0x0 @received
giveitem2 0x4 0x5 0x101
release
end

#org @what
= [player]: Whats all this?\nThe professor is always\lleaving stuff around.\pThis must be the\lPokemon he was going to\lgive me!! And some Pokeball\l too!!\l Is this a Pokedex?

#org @received
= [player] recived a Squirtle\n 5 pokeballs and a \lPokedex!!

Sorry again Hackmew, but it still just freezes.

I'm sorry bu you must be doing something wrong.

To solve the problem:

1. Make sure you're using latest version of XSE (just in case, it shouldn't really matter)
2. Compile the script and assign the proper offset to a person
3. Clear any savegames you may have
4. Load your ROM, enter and exit a building and try your script

If the script still doesn't work, try using a clean ROM instead, repeating all the steps above.

 

[Eletj]

It worked on a clean rom. Thanks Heaps Hackmew, but can I get it to dissappear afterwards (If you cant tell, Im knew at scripting:))

 

[HackMew]

It worked on a clean rom. Thanks Heaps Hackmew, but can I get it to dissappear afterwards (If you cant tell, Im knew at scripting:))

Well, all you need is a flag which is a unique value acting like a switch that can enable and/or disable custom events. Which means you shouldn't share the same flag for different events.

And here's a little tip: to get better texts without worrying about \n \p etc, use the Text Adjuster under the Tools menu.

I'll edit your script to show you how. For further info, check the info I posted some posts above and try it yourself.

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x71D3A8

#org @start
lock
checkflag 0x1001
if B_TRUE goto @alreadygot
faceplayer
givepokemon 0x7 0x5 0x139 0x0 0x0 0x0
msgbox @what
callstd 0x4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x829
additem 0x4 0x5
loadpointer 0x0 @received
giveitem2 0x4 0x5 0x101
release
end

#org @what
= [player]: Whats all this?\nThe professor is always\lleaving stuff around.\pThis must be the\lPokemon he was going to\lgive me!! And some Pokeball\l too!!\l Is this a Pokedex?

#org @received
= [player] recived a Squirtle\n 5 pokeballs and a \lPokedex!!

#org @alreadygot
release
end

 

[Eletj]

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x71D3A8

#org @start
lock
checkflag 0x1001
if B_TRUE goto @alreadygot
faceplayer
givepokemon 0x7 0x5 0x139 0x0 0x0 0x0
msgbox @what
callstd 0x4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x829
additem 0x4 0x5
loadpointer 0x0 @received
giveitem2 0x4 0x5 0x101
release
end

#org @what
= [player]: Whats all this?\nThe professor is always\lleaving stuff around.\pThis must be the\lPokemon he was going to\lgive me!! And some Pokeball\l too!!\l Is this a Pokedex?

#org @received
= [player] recived a Squirtle\n 5 pokeballs and a \lPokedex!!

#org @alreadygot
release
end

Do you have to setflag 0x1001, because its not working. The first part of the script works fine, and the player gets everything. But if you click it again. it just replays the script

 

[HackMew]

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x71D3A8

#org @start
lock
checkflag 0x1001
if B_TRUE goto @alreadygot
faceplayer
givepokemon 0x7 0x5 0x139 0x0 0x0 0x0
msgbox @what
callstd 0x4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x829
additem 0x4 0x5
loadpointer 0x0 @received
giveitem2 0x4 0x5 0x101
release
end

#org @what
= [player]: Whats all this?\nThe professor is always\lleaving stuff around.\pThis must be the\lPokemon he was going to\lgive me!! And some Pokeball\l too!!\l Is this a Pokedex?

#org @received
= [player] recived a Squirtle\n 5 pokeballs and a \lPokedex!!

#org @alreadygot
release
end

Do you have to setflag 0x1001, because its not working. The first part of the script works fine, and the player gets everything. But if you click it again. it just replays the script

Yes, you have to add a setflag 0x1001 after the if command.

 

[Eletj]

Okay, that works fine! Thank You So much Hackmew, for help with this script!:D

 

[Gold Tom]

I made this script, I'm having some trouble, it won't work for me, can anyone see a problem with it?

Spoiler:

#org 0x800000
Lock
FacePlayer
SetWeather 0x3
DoWeather
MsgBox Ugh! It's raining again, you better come see me in the lab.
BoxSet 0x6
Release
End