Script Help Thread (DO NOT REQUEST SCRIPTS)

[emperorsenshi]

OK, so I'm using JPAN's tutorial to add new multichoice boxes. I'm editing the Game Corner, and now my problem is: how do I make the coin cost align to the right, like in the game? In my hex editor, I see the bytes "FF BB BC CC BB FC 13 55 FC 06 00 00 A2 A3 A1 00 BD C9 C3 C8 CD" This says "ABRA (align to the right) 120 COINS". I'm using XSE to input my new values, which are "BULBASAUR (align to the right) 4,000 COINS". How do I input the align to the right part? I'm kind of a noob at this.

 

[redriders180]

Ok guys, thanks a ton for everything, and I only have a few more questions.

First, I want to change around the puzzle in Fortree Gym so its bigger and more challenging. I went into the gym on advance map, and the spinny bars aren't on the map, and when i went into the map header code, it only has a code for a special event, and i assume its this special event that makes the spinny bars spin. Is there a way to edit this?

Also, I tried to find a tutorial on inserting homemade Pokemon in the space between Celebi and Treecko, but the only tutorial i found is in another language, which uses programs in another language too. are there any tutorials or programs in English for this task?

 

[fire990]

You'll never learn if you skip through or think those tutorials are gibberish.
Learn from the basics and understand what you're doing.

Ok so i reread the tutorials i even read the same one 3 times but its still just not making sense and since i no this isn't a request thread maybe someone can point me in the direction of one

 

[blakcat]

I'm trying to write a script that generates a random trainer battle. Naturally, this involves using the random command. My code:

Spoiler:

#org @trainer
random 0x2B5 'random trainer
trainerbattle 0x1 LASTRESULT 0x0 @talk @talk @finish
end

The problem is that instead of using the random number, I think XSE uses 0x800D, the variable that random assigns to. And there is no trainer # 0x800D.
Is there a way to fix this?

 

[TheDarkShark]

@blakcat: Well, most commands can handle variables as parameters. Those commands related to Flags do NOT support this. It's not a very nice solution (it takes tons of free space...), but it is the only possible solution I can think of:

#dynamic 0x800000

#org @main
random 0x2b5
compare LASTRESULT 0x0
if 0x1 goto @trainer1
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if 0x1 goto @trainer2
...
compare LASTRESULT 0x2b4
if 0x1 goto @trainer2b5

#org @trainer1
trainerbattle 0x1 0x0 @talk @talk @finish
end

#org @trainer2
trainerbattle 0x1 0x1 @talk @talk @finish
end

 

[Skara]

Ok, I'm obviously doing something wrong here...

Spoiler:

lock
faceplayer
msgbox @text ' I need a good Trainer for this SQUIRTLE. /nIt's been causing a lot of trouble
callstd MSG_NORMAL
release
end

#org @text
= I need a good Trainer for this SQUIRTLE. /nIt's been causing a lot of trouble

checkflag 0x0000
#org @text
= Ah! you have this town's GYM BADGE! /nI'll give this SQUIRTLE to you!
if 0x1 jump :end
setflag FR_POKEMON
countpokemon
compare LASTRESULT 6
if == jump @noroom
addpokemon SQUIRTLE 0x5 ORANBERRY 0 0 0
setflag 0x0000
storepokemon 0 SQUIRTLE
message @get-msg
fanfare 0x101
showmsg
waitfanfare
waitbutton
:end
release
end

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

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

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

#org @text
= Take good care of SQUIRTLE!

I'm about to code the setflag into Surge's Gym Battle.
For some reason, that full script doesn't come up when I open it on AMap.

 

[blakcat]

@TheDarkShark: Thanks a ton! I'm gonna take a guess and say that since trainerbattle is essentially a flag, variables won't work as a parameter. I had thought of trying to explicity account for all the trainers, but I'm really hoping there's another way to do it.

@Skara: I'm using a different script editor (XSE), so I might be waaaayy off, but I think you may be doing a few things wrong:
1) #org @text is used twice
2) I don't think your second part (see spoiler) ever gets called. 'release' 'end' are directly above it so it seems there is no way for it to run (again, correct me if I'm wrong)

Spoiler:

checkflag 0x0000
#org @text
= Ah! you have this town's GYM BADGE! /nI'll give this SQUIRTLE to you!
if 0x1 jump :end
setflag FR_POKEMON
countpokemon
compare LASTRESULT 6
if == jump @noroom
addpokemon SQUIRTLE 0x5 ORANBERRY 0 0 0
setflag 0x0000
storepokemon 0 SQUIRTLE
message @get-msg
fanfare 0x101
showmsg
waitfanfare
waitbutton
:end
release
end

3) I've never seen "if 0x1 jump :end" before. I'm relatively new to scripting so that doesn't mean that much, but potentially it could be the problem (although it probably isn't)

I would recommend putting the second part in its own function and make sure the first part calls it so it's sure to run. But like I said, I use a different script editor.

 

[colcolstyles]

I'm trying to write a script that generates a random trainer battle. Naturally, this involves using the random command. My code:

Spoiler:

#org @trainer
random 0x2B5 'random trainer
trainerbattle 0x1 LASTRESULT 0x0 @talk @talk @finish
end

The problem is that instead of using the random number, I think XSE uses 0x800D, the variable that random assigns to. And there is no trainer # 0x800D.
Is there a way to fix this?

If you only want a small number of available trainers, then TheDarkShark's method will be perfectly manageable. However, if you're looking for a more general solution, you'll have to disassemble the routines associated with the 'trainerbattle' command and edit them so that if the second parameter is a variable, the game will load the value stored in that variable. It's not too hard if you know what you're doing but if you don't, it's most likely impossible.

 

[ajdotkom]

i guess we aren't allowed to request scripts, so how about a yes or no question..
can i make it so that when i get the Badge that allows me to use Cut outside of battle, all of the trees disappear?
i want to make a game where HM's aren't needed.

 

[destinedjagold]

i guess we aren't allowed to request scripts, so how about a yes or no question..
can i make it so that when i get the Badge that allows me to use Cut outside of battle, all of the trees disappear?
i want to make a game where HM's aren't needed.

set a flag after you get the badge.
put that said flag on all the trees so they'll disappear.

 

[Skara]

@TheDarkShark: Thanks a ton! I'm gonna take a guess and say that since trainerbattle is essentially a flag, variables won't work as a parameter. I had thought of trying to explicity account for all the trainers, but I'm really hoping there's another way to do it.

@Skara: I'm using a different script editor (XSE), so I might be waaaayy off, but I think you may be doing a few things wrong:
1) #org @text is used twice
2) I don't think your second part (see spoiler) ever gets called. 'release' 'end' are directly above it so it seems there is no way for it to run (again, correct me if I'm wrong)

Spoiler:

checkflag 0x0000
#org @text
= Ah! you have this town's GYM BADGE! /nI'll give this SQUIRTLE to you!
if 0x1 jump :end
setflag FR_POKEMON
countpokemon
compare LASTRESULT 6
if == jump @noroom
addpokemon SQUIRTLE 0x5 ORANBERRY 0 0 0
setflag 0x0000
storepokemon 0 SQUIRTLE
message @get-msg
fanfare 0x101
showmsg
waitfanfare
waitbutton
:end
release
end

3) I've never seen "if 0x1 jump :end" before. I'm relatively new to scripting so that doesn't mean that much, but potentially it could be the problem (although it probably isn't)

I would recommend putting the second part in its own function and make sure the first part calls it so it's sure to run. But like I said, I use a different script editor.

Cheers, I'll try that out. If it still doesn't show up full I'll have to resort to screaming.

 

[blakcat]

i guess we aren't allowed to request scripts, so how about a yes or no question..
can i make it so that when i get the Badge that allows me to use Cut outside of battle, all of the trees disappear?
i want to make a game where HM's aren't needed.

set a flag after you get the badge.
put that said flag on all the trees so they'll disappear.

That would indeed work, but I believe that since the badges themselves are flags, you could simply put their flags on the trees and you wouldn't need extra flags.

Spoiler:

Ruby/Sapphire:

0x807 - Activates First Badge
0x808 - Activates Second Badge
0x809 - Activates Third Badge
0x80A - Activates Fourth Badge
0x80B - Activates Fifth Badge
0x80C - Activates Sixth Badge
0x80D - Activates Seventh Badge
0x80E - Activates Eighth Badge

(look under the "flags" section for others)

I'm trying to write a script that generates a random trainer battle. Naturally, this involves using the random command. My code:

Spoiler:

#org @trainer
random 0x2B5 'random trainer
trainerbattle 0x1 LASTRESULT 0x0 @talk @talk @finish
end

The problem is that instead of using the random number, I think XSE uses 0x800D, the variable that random assigns to. And there is no trainer # 0x800D.
Is there a way to fix this?

If you only want a small number of available trainers, then TheDarkShark's method will be perfectly manageable. However, if you're looking for a more general solution, you'll have to disassemble the routines associated with the 'trainerbattle' command and edit them so that if the second parameter is a variable, the game will load the value stored in that variable. It's not too hard if you know what you're doing but if you don't, it's most likely impossible.

I actually wanted to use all the available trainers in Ruby, so it would be a little ridiculous to use TheDarkShark's method for 200+ trainers. And I don't know how to edit the 'trainerbattle' routines, but I could probaby pick it up pretty easy if you could refer me to a tutorial or PM me or something.

 

[AtlasOnEarth]

Sorry if this has been posted before but I ran a search and couldn't really find anything on it.


Game: Sapphire
Type: Person
Editor: Notepad / PKSV
Script: Choose Pokemon

Spoiler:

#org $choose
lock
faceplayer
checkflag 0x1008
if b_true goto $gotit
message $ready
$ready 1 =Let's choose your\nfirst Pokemon!
special 0x9C
waitspecial
release
end

#org $gotit
message $how
$how 1 =Your new Pokemon really\nseems to like you!
release
end

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I want to pull up the r/s choose pokemon menu so that I can choose my starter, but when I run this script that first image pops up.
Then when I hit A, I'm suddenly the green glitch guy and not myself anymore.

I have no clue why the second part happens. As for the special, maybe I'm not setting a flag that I need to?

 

[Teh Blazer]

I've just put a level script on the same map as another level script (Is that bad, two level scripts on the same area?). I can get the first to activate no problem, but the second one checks for the Po0kedex flag and activates afetr that. The problem is I can't seem to activate the second one, even after the conditions are set. This is XSE. Here is the second script:

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x810000

#org @start
lockall
setvar 0x7003 0x1
checkflag 0x829
if 0x0 goto 0x881048D
goto @begin

#org @begin
clearflag 0x47
showsprite 0xA
showsprite 0xB
showsprite 0xC
applymovement 0xFF @Down
msgbox @Mom1 0x6
applymovement 0xA @Up
waitmovement 0x0
fanfare 0x13D
call @newmaps
waitfanfare
hidepokepic
additem 0x169 0x1
loadpointer 0x0 @recieve '"[player] obtained a [blue_fr]Town ..."
giveitem2 0x169 0x1 0x13E
applymovement 0xA @LeftLookUp
waitmovement 0x0
msgbox @Mom2 0x6
msgbox @Ch1 0x6
applymovement 0xA @RightRightLookUp
waitmovement 0x0
msgbox @Mom3 0x6
msgbox @Bel1 0x6
applymovement 0xA @DownLookUp
waitmovement 0x0
msgbox @Mom4 0x6
applymovement 0xA @LeftLookUp
waitmovement 0x0
msgbox @Mom5 0x6
applymovement 0xA 0x881228E
waitmovement 0x0
applymovement 0xB @LookRight
waitmovement 0x0
applymovement 0xFF @LookLeft
applymovement 0xC @LookLeft
waitmovement 0x0
msgbox @Ch2 0x6
applymovement 0xC @StepStepRight
waitmovement 0x0
msgbox @Bel2 0x6
applymovement 0xB @UpRight9Times
applymovement 0xC @Right7Times
applymovement 0xFF @LookRight
waitmovement 0x0
pause 0x40
hidesprite 0xA
hidesprite 0xB
hidesprite 0xC
setflag 0x47
setflag 0x16F
releaseall
end

#org @newmaps
showpokepic 0x2 0x1 0x1
hidebox 0x1 0x1 0xF 0xF
pause 0x1
hidepokepic
showpokepic 0x101 0x2 0x7
hidebox 0x2 0x7 0xE 0xE
return

#org 0x81048D
releaseall
end

I was sort of answered in the sense that I can't have two level scripts of the same type on the same map, but I don't know what to do.

I have two level scripts (Type 02) that I want to activate at different times. Of course the first one works but when the requirements for the second one are activated, the second one doesn't activate. In fact, when I enter the map to activate it, the screen just goes black and doesn't respond.

How do i fix this/ combine the two scripts into one?

 

[esperance]

Okay, I consider myself a pretty good scripter, but I've run into a problem. For some reason, whenever I've been writing a script, and I compile it, it will either malfunction, or the game will reset that has the said script.

I've tried two different scripters (XSE and PKSV), but the errors happen regardless. Am I doing something wrong, or do both have some bug I haven't heard about.

 

[FoggyDoggy]

Okay, I consider myself a pretty good scripter, but I've run into a problem. For some reason, whenever I've been writing a script, and I compile it, it will either malfunction, or the game will reset that has the said script.

I've tried two different scripters (XSE and PKSV), but the errors happen regardless. Am I doing something wrong, or do both have some bug I haven't heard about.

Mind posting your script?

 

[esperance]

Mind posting your script?

Well, this is what it looks like, compiled.

#org 0x8740454
'-----------------------------------
lockall
checkflag FR_POKEMON
if true jump 0x8740472 ' Flag is set
msgbox 0x8740474 ' Wait, I need to spea...
callstd MSG_LOCK ' Built-in lock command
applymovement PLAYER 0x87404A6 ' walk_down end
pauseevent 0x0
releaseall
end

#org 0x8740472
'-----------------------------------
releaseall
end


#org 0x8740474
= Wait, I need to speak with\nPROFESSOR LITTLE first!

#org 0x87404A6
M walk_down end

(From PKSV)

 

[FoggyDoggy]

IDK, what did you put in person settings in A-Map?

 

[Nerketur]

Okay, I consider myself a pretty good scripter, but I've run into a problem. For some reason, whenever I've been writing a script, and I compile it, it will either malfunction, or the game will reset that has the said script.

I've tried two different scripters (XSE and PKSV), but the errors happen regardless. Am I doing something wrong, or do both have some bug I haven't heard about.

I don't know about PKSV, but I do know that a script causing the ROM to reset is not a usual occurrence unless you use Pokescript.

If this just randomly started happening, I'd say the ROM could have gotten corrupted. If it happened from the first time you started, I'd say you used a bad ROM. Try doing the script in a new, clean ROM, and see what happens.

If that doesn't work... then it's probably the script. But, looking at the script, it doesn't "seem" to be bad. I'd recommend posting what XSE sees it as, because I don't know how PKSV works.

Malfunctions happen when your script is incorrect. So, those are easily fixable. =)

 

[esperance]

IDK, what did you put in person settings in A-Map?

Well, the script is to move the player, so I don't know what you mean by person settings...