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Autonomous Code Killing Battle Engine

by ???nOBodY???

Introduction
#
# Megaman. Rockman.exe. Lan's navi. All three of these refer to one of the main
# protagonists of the Megaman Battle Network series; Megaman himself. To be clear,
# the ACK Battle Engine is an addon-based battle system, inspired by the battle
# system found in the majority of the Battle Network titles.
#
# It's named the Autonomous Code Killing Battle Engine for a reason; in the Battle
# Network games, the player would control Megaman across the vast reaches of the
# net, occassionally entering random battles with "viruses". Defeating viruses
# was referred to as "deleting" the viruses, thereby purging the system of the
# malicious code; hence, "Code Killing". The "Autonomous" part comes from the
# fact that the ACK Battle Engine revolves around it's unique enemy AI. They
# aren't hard to create (for one with the know-how), and can be dynamically
# "programmed" for each enemy separately, via a configuration module.
#
# Originally, ACK didn't mean anything at all; it was merely an acronym I had
# included in a certain scripting shop's logo, to provoke thought, and illicit
# questions. In truth, it was merely what remained of a different logo, that I
# had scrapped and photoshopped beyond recognition.
#

CODE

# *This script is compatible with my Scene_Battle_Default script, as well as
# GuBiD's GTBS; both overwrite [i]Scene_Map: call_battle[/i], and so does this script, so
# the other two have had $imported functionality implemented in this one.
#
# Battle System priority is like so:
# Scene_Battle_TBS > ACK_Scene_Battle > Scene_Battle_Default > Scene_Battle
#
#     -Overwrites:
#       -Sprite_Base: initialize
#       -Sprite_Base: animation_set_sprites
#       -Scene_Map: call_battle
#     -Aliases:
#       -Game_Actor: use_sprite?

Features
#
# FEATURES IMPLEMENTED:
# -battle HUD (basic)
# -battle HUD (P4 HUD add-on)
# -panels drawn (default 6x6 grid, /w player & enemy sides)
# -player drawn
# -player basic movement (user-input)
# *movable_player? method checks panel_alignment
# -enemies drawn
# -enemies basic movement (dynamic AI config)
# -enemy AI attack conditions
# -enemy AI attacks
# -enemy AI attack animations (database animation: "screen")
# -enemy AI attack animations (database animation: "sprite")
# -enemy AI attack animations (attack_end animation)
# -player attack
# -multiple attacks/animations occurring at once
# -player "deletion"; player death animation & defeat processing
# -enemy "deletion"; enemy death animation & victory processing
#
# FEATURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED:
# *Targetting Command Compendium
# *Targetting Condition Compendium
# *AI Command Compendium
# -battle HUD (updated)
# -enemy AI multiple attack conditions
# -enemy AI attack animations (attack_end animation: hit and non-hit versions)
# -enemy AI attack damage
# -enemy AI attack speed
# -hideable enemy hp (hideable via notetag)
# -custom victory/defeat results
# -player defend/run
# -attack is an action that has a default, but can change depending on wpn
# -player skills/items (via popup window, after gauge fill-up)
# -animated battlers

Screenshots

Spoiler:

Scripts
Currently, it's just the core engine.
It's in the attached demo.

FAQ
Q: Is this compatible with YEM?
A: Probably.

Q: Is this compatible with Tankentai?
A: Probably.

Q: Is this compatible with GTBS?
A: Probably.

Q: I've encountered #bug#. Do something!
A: Please report the bug in this topic.

Q: Give me a support bar!
A: Here it is, if you want it.

CODE

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Author's Notes

Sissel: Hey, can I get this little script here done?

Snake: Oh yeah, sure, it looks pretty mundane and easy, actually.

Nobody: True, true...BUT LETS CRANK IT UP A NOTCH!!!

|#|
This is "beta" version of my first battle system, based off of the battle system found in Megaman Battle Network #integer#.
What this means, is that I'm looking to get some feedback from the community, to improve the engine.

• This script is VX.net-exclusive, and should not be posted anywhere else without my express permission.
• If you'd like to use it non-commercially, go right ahead. It's free!
• If you'd like to use it commercially, contact me via PM.

Thank you, and enjoy!
|#|

Attached File(s)

 ACK_Battle_Engine_v0.1.zip ( 2.91MB ) Number of downloads: 82

 

[HungrySnake]

Not bad for a beta version of your first battle script. Of course, it could always use some improvement. Let me go ahead and REWRITE the whole engine...

Jk, I'll try to add new features and report em to you (if I have time, that is).

[Zakkie]

the basics are really well done.

[???nOBodY???]

the basics are really well done.

Thanks, I tried to at least make it usable. You have no idea how well I understand the Scene_Battle script now. XD

Not bad for a beta version of your first battle script. Of course, it could always use some improvement. Let me go ahead and REWRITE the whole engine...

Jk, I'll try to add new features and report em to you (if I have time, that is).

If you need help understanding how it works or anything, let me know.
Try to keep whatever new features you may or may not edit, make, whatever, in an add-on format. That way, I'll know exactly what was changed, and whatnot.


Edit: There are two HUDs on opposite sides of the screen, because I implemented my Persona 4 BattleStatus HUD script, requested both originally, and as an add-on, by machogrubba14. I should probably add in something so you only use one... lol

The biggest parts of the script that need additions are:

CODE

# *Targetting Command Compendium
# *Targetting Condition Compendium
# *AI Command Compendium

Since this script focuses heavily on dynamic ai configuration, these three Compendiums are the meat and bones of the system.


Edit2: Free pancakes + scotch if you recognize the image used in the player's death animation.

This post has been edited by ???nOBodY???: Mar 25 2013, 07:47 AM

[HungrySnake]

Free pancakes + scotch if you recognize the image used in the player's death animation.

I bet it's a frame of the Death1 animation.

[Andinator]

still not too sure what this does? is it like an advanced enemy ai sort of thing?

[Sissel Cabanela]

Ah, yes, progress. Kinda thought you died.

Spoiler:

And so, Nobody sat- or rather idly slouched in front of his computer, his eyes blackened from neglect of rest. Lids heavy and his body sore, most notably his fingers which has gone red from hours tediously typing in code, his posture and general appearance was a mess.

But his expression did not reflect this.

On his face was a calm yet prideful smile was plastered upon his features as he looked at the long, long, lines of coding that filled his screen, the rest of the editor could
only be a figment of his imagination at this point. For the millionth time this hour, Nobody closed the script editor for the engine, a small sigh stirring in his lungs as his smile faded as he did so. It was time for business. Slowly, her dragged his mouse cursor the green 'Playtest' arrow, of which much like the 'Battle Test...' button he had formed a nice sort of comradeship with over time. And after a few moments of dully mulling around, the battle scene opened. Almost dreading it, he pressed the UP arrow key.

Ralph moved up.

Now with a full on grin, Nobody gleamed murder as he stared down at the petty slimes in front of him, for they knew not of the death that awaited them. His thirst quenched and his fingers ready he thought to himself 'I WILL DESTROY THESE PEOPLE.'

Anyway, error report:

Animations are not properly disposed of. They still linger on the map if they exist at the end of battle.

Attacks continue once battle is over. I killed a slime as it was firing a projectile and it still did damage to me after the battle was over.

Suggestions:
The transition to battle could be a bit smoother. It draws the battle field then the BG as a recall and looks a bit clunky.

I didn't see Charge Weapon in the future implementations, so I thought I'd remind you of that.

Also, the ability to scale the battle area would be nice. It's rather small right now as it is. Like, Pinto Bean small.



All that aside, bravo. Great job, Nobody-sama.

[???nOBodY???]

@HungrySnake:

I bet it's a frame of the Death1 animation.

Nope; my offer still stands.

@Andinator:

still not too sure what this does? is it like an advanced enemy ai sort of thing?

Nope. It's a battle system based of that found in Megaman Battle Network.

@Sissel Cabanela:

Ah, yes, progress. Kinda thought you died.

No such luck. Xd
That narration is amazing.

Spoiler:

Animations are not properly disposed of. They still linger on the map if they exist at the end of battle.

Ahahaha, yes. Thank you for reminding me. I actually noticed it before releasing the demo, but was too lazy to fix it. This should do the trick:

Spoiler:

CODE

    #sprites
    for field_sprite in @field_sprites
      field_sprite.dispose
    end
    @battler_p.dispose
    for battler_e in @battler_e
      battler_e.dispose unless battler_e.nil?
    end
    for anime_sprite in @anime_sprites
      anime_sprite.dispose
    end
    #sprites

This code snippet is from the terminate method, under the script entry *mods.

Attacks continue once battle is over. I killed a slime as it was firing a projectile and it still did damage to me after the battle was over.

I noticed this one too, but perhaps this should be a configurable option: CONTINUE_ATTACKS_AFTER_BATTLE, or something like that, 'cause I kinda think it's cool, even though it's obviously a bug. I can see how it could become annoying though.

The transition to battle could be a bit smoother. It draws the battle field then the BG as a recall and looks a bit clunky.

I personally cannot replicate this issue, but it may be because of a processor issue. Mine is an Intel i5, 2nd gen. If there's anyway you can grab some video footage of the effect, that'd be great.

I didn't see Charge Weapon in the future implementations, so I thought I'd remind you of that.

Thanks! Check the bottom of the Animations tab in the editor; I didn't TOTALLY forget about it, lol. Just a little.

Also, the ability to scale the battle area would be nice. It's rather small right now as it is. Like, Pinto Bean small.

On it chief. Actually, just about everything is based on bitmap size, so you could technically just make the panel images, say, twice as large (do the same for other sprites shown though).

[Sissel Cabanela]

Hm? Oh, where do I enter this snippet, by the way?

I don't want to mess up and have my computer flash colors not perceivable by the light spectrum.

[Mateo-Lin]

This looks interesting. I'd like to try it out.

That 'You Are Dead' part..... I've seen that from somewhere.....Sword Art Online...?

[Sissel Cabanela]

This looks interesting. I'd like to try it out.

That 'You Are Dead' part..... I've seen that from somewhere.....Sword Art Online...?

Wait, where is that at, exactly? Part of the demo?

[Mateo-Lin]

Wait, where is that at, exactly? Part of the demo?

In the screenshot he provided.

Edit: I tested it out and let myself get killed. It comes up when you die.

This post has been edited by Mateo-Lin: Mar 27 2013, 11:23 PM

[???nOBodY???]

@Sissel Cabanela:

Hm? Oh, where do I enter this snippet, by the way?

This code snippet is from the terminate method, under the script entry *mods. lol

@Mateo-Lin:

This looks interesting. I'd like to try it out.

That 'You Are Dead' part..... I've seen that from somewhere.....Sword Art Online...?

You sir, have just won those free pancakes + scotch. XD

Spoiler:

[Mateo-Lin]

@Sissel Cabanela:

This code snippet is from the terminate method, under the script entry *mods. lol

@Mateo-Lin:

You sir, have just won those free pancakes + scotch. XD

Spoiler:

Not sure about the scotch, but yay, pancakes! I had finished watching that recently, and I saw and recognized it.

I was about to ask if this battle system was going to affect the normal menu in the demo while I was checking it outside of battle because the item menu was drawing up an error for this line:

CODE

@target_window = Window_MenuStatus.new(0, 0, item = true)

saying that there was an AugmentError wrong number of augments (3 for 2).

I cleared it by replacing it with a Scene_Item script from another project. Were you going to do something with that?

[???nOBodY???]

Not sure about the scotch, but yay, pancakes! I had finished watching that recently, and I saw and recognized it.

I was about to ask if this battle system was going to affect the normal menu in the demo while I was checking it outside of battle because the item menu was drawing up an error for this line:

CODE

@target_window = Window_MenuStatus.new(0, 0, item = true)

saying that there was an AugmentError wrong number of augments (3 for 2).

I cleared it by replacing it with a Scene_Item script from another project. Were you going to do something with that?

That's a bug. Ironically has nothing to do with the project. I've had several instances where "rogue code" has inserted itself into the default scripts...

Change the part in parentheses on that line to 0,0 instead of 0,0,true.

[Mateo-Lin]

That's a bug. Ironically has nothing to do with the project. I've had several instances where "rogue code" has inserted itself into the default scripts...

Change the part in parentheses on that line to 0,0 instead of 0,0,true.

okay. That was the only thing I found so far, since I saw the list of things you might be adding soon.

[Sissel Cabanela]

Sweet Semen of Baby Jesus.















You can actually DIE in that demo?

Also, yeah, snippet works for me. No problems with the hanging animations anymore.

[Mateo-Lin]

Sweet Semen of Baby Jesus.















You can actually DIE in that demo?

Also, yeah, snippet works for me. No problems with the hanging animations anymore.

-__-;; Yeah, if you get hit by those blasts enough times while trying to avoid them by jumping panels and running into them by accident. But that time when I was checking the death sequence, I died on purpose.

Also, where did you put that snippet that gets rid of the hanging animations that appear after the battle? I caught it after I tried it out again. Nevermind, I found it. I had to reread it. ^__^;;

This post has been edited by Mateo-Lin: Mar 28 2013, 06:44 PM

[apoc]

Dude you deserve a handclap for this amazing script

[???nOBodY???]

Thanks for the support guys! I've got a lot of time to do nothing but think while at work, so I've accumulated quite a bit of notes jotted down here and there (not just for the ACK Battle Engine). Can't say for certain what will be in v0.2, or when, but I'm sure you'll like it if you like this beta.