Felskis Skilltree Plugin

Felski · 2018-09-26T07:06:01+0900

Introduction This plugin is a complex skill tree plugin. It allows you to create multiple skill trees for actors and classes. To unlock nodes the party has to spend currency or items. You also need to unlock the nodes in order. Not only learns the actor skills when activating a node of the skill tree, you can also change switches or run common events. It's highly customizeable with sizes, margins and fonts for tree nodes. You can also define background images and animations. With animations, you can not only play the animation effect, but also flash the screen or play sound effects. There is also a editor for the skill trees! See the plugin and the demo for more infos. How to use You need to provide a Techtrees.json file. Check the demo for a working techtree. I've also added a JSON Schema and a JSON Editor thanks to https://github.com/json-editor/json-editor. Additionally you need to add a tree to an actor by adding the uids of the trees via notetags: HOLY HEALER You can alter the system look by changing the files in /img/system/techtree. Requirements This plugin is developed and tested in RPG Maker MV v1.6.1. Video Video Tutorials How to install How to create a simple tree Demo and plugin files https://felski.itch.io/felski-skilltree Lastest Update v1.3.7 fixed a bug when using the class change core by Yanfly together with no actor based skill tree. fixed a bug visual in the node confirm window that prevented the window from updating the cursor properly. fixed a bug when switching from a tree with a background image to a tree with no background image. The old background image will now disappear properly. fixed multiple bugs with the preloading of background images. All background images should now display when first selecting a tree. Spoiler: Older Updates v1.3.6 fixed a clipping error with the description of skills in the node confirmation window v1.3.5 added a plugin parameter Compact Texts which fixes makes texts use line heights based on their fontsize. This makes texts look more compact and actually adds a use to different font sizes. It is enabled by default. changed the node confirmation window to properly draw all content. Be warned. Many content will still break the window. fixed a bug that would cut of skill descriptions on word wrap. added an option to draw a bigger window for a node. Added an option for this in the Tree Builder App. You can find it in each node. fixed a bug regarding the background image in the node confirmation window. It should now display directly. added the plugin command HASACTORNODEACTIVE [actorId] [tree uid] [node uid] [switch id]. it checks if and actor has a specific node in a tree active or not. added a warning popup on start when you have a faulty node. Currently this only alerts you of skills that dont exists. you can now open trees of actors that are not in the party using the TECHTREE [actorId] plugin command v1.3.4 fixed a bug that made the tree look weird in certain cases v1.3.3 added the plugin command ACTIVENODESGOLDCOST [actorId] [tree uid] [variable id]. it saves the gold cost of all active nodes for an actor and a specific tree. added the plugin command ACTIVENODESJPCOST [actorId] [tree uid] [variable id]. it saves the JP cost of all active nodes for an actor and a specific tree. added the plugin command ACTIVENODESITEMCOST [actorId] [tree uid] [item id] [variable id]. it saves the item cost of a specific item of all active nodes for an actor and a specific tree. added the plugin command ACTIVENODESWEAPONCOST [actorId] [tree uid] [weapon id] [variable id]. it saves the weapon cost of a specific item of all active nodes for an actor and a specific tree. added the plugin command ACTIVENODESARMORCOST [actorId] [tree uid] [armor id] [variable id]. it saves the armor cost of a specific item of all active nodes for an actor and a specific tree. v1.3.2 added support for SumRndmDde's SwipeInput Plugin. This was only tested on Windows, but should work on mobile, too. See http://sumrndm.site/swipe-input/ added message replace features for descriptions: \V[x] \N[x] \P[x] \G \C[x] \I[x]. They should behave similar to the RPG Maker standard feature. v1.3.1 fixed the RESETTECHTREE and RESETTECHTREES refund bug. It should refund or not refund accordingly. v1.3.0 Minor Changes: added a new plugin parameter to make the skill tree scene in the menu display only. added plugins commands to prepare the TECHTREE command. TECHTREE DISPLAYONLY opens the tree in display only mode, similar to the new plugin parameter TECHTREE PRESELECT [tree uid] preselects a specific tree for the actor. If the tree isnt found, the default selection is used. TECHTREE SINGLE prevents the user from changing trees these two changes can be used to make the plugin work with skill trainers Example: Enable the plugin parameter so the skill tree is only for display in the menu and then add skill trainers all over the world (use the plugin command TECHTREE to open the trees in change…

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nitriso

#121 Jun 9, 2019, 09:11 PM Source

Hi Felski,

Thank you again for this wonderful plugin! For some reason, I can no longer edit the "learn skills" form in the techtree builder. All of the other forms are editable as far as I'm aware. How can I edit the form so that characters can learn new skills? Thanks!
falken14

#122 Aug 15, 2019, 01:18 AM Source

nitriso said:
Hi Felski,

Thank you again for this wonderful plugin! For some reason, I can no longer edit the "learn skills" form in the techtree builder. All of the other forms are editable as far as I'm aware. How can I edit the form so that characters can learn new skills? Thanks!

@Felski, I am also having this problem. I have not had to use it for several months until recently. I tried downloading the Tree Builder app again but I can't access that specific field. Very weird. I think you can still edit the Techtrees.json file directly to add skills however, if you can't fix this.
Felski

#123 Aug 20, 2019, 02:35 PM Source

nitriso said:
Hi Felski,

Thank you again for this wonderful plugin! For some reason, I can no longer edit the "learn skills" form in the techtree builder. All of the other forms are editable as far as I'm aware. How can I edit the form so that characters can learn new skills? Thanks!

falken14 said:
@Felski, I am also having this problem. I have not had to use it for several months until recently. I tried downloading the Tree Builder app again but I can't access that specific field. Very weird. I think you can still edit the Techtrees.json file directly to add skills however, if you can't fix this.

Hey folks,

I just updated the Tree Builder App fixing this issue. I also added the option to save and load a json file, so you dont have to copy and paste so much.
The update can be found here:
https://felski.itch.io/felski-skilltree

Best regards,
Felski
nitriso

#124 Aug 26, 2019, 06:01 AM Source

Felski said:
Hey folks,

I just updated the Tree Builder App fixing this issue. I also added the option to save and load a json file, so you dont have to copy and paste so much.
The update can be found here:
https://felski.itch.io/felski-skilltree

Best regards,
Felski
Thanks, Felski!
CorpseFather

#125 Sep 2, 2019, 10:23 AM Source

@Felski I've been trying to make my own tree, and it's the only one in the file?

EDIT: Fixed that problem

New Problem: Why is the text appearing twice; for each skill?
Felski

#126 Sep 2, 2019, 06:50 PM Source

CropseFather said:
@Felski I've been trying to make my own tree, and it's the only one in the file?

EDIT: Fixed that problem

New Problem: Why is the text appearing twice; for each skill?

Hi @CropseFather,

each node in the tree can have a description. It seems that you've put the description also for the skill you are learning via the node. Both gets displayed. Just delete one and you should be good to go.
Best regards,
Felski
CorpseFather

#127 Sep 3, 2019, 03:54 PM Source

Felski said:
Hi @CropseFather,

each node in the tree can have a description. It seems that you've put the description also for the skill you are learning via the node. Both gets displayed. Just delete one and you should be good to go.
Best regards,
Felski

Thank you.

Also; Is there a way to make a techtree binded to a class instead of the actor? I want to make it so, as you progress through different classes it unlocks different techtrees when you change the class

@Felski

Edit: Nvm, answered my own question
Felski

#128 Sep 3, 2019, 05:16 PM Source

CropseFather said:
Thank you.

Also; Is there a way to make a techtree binded to a class instead of the actor? I want to make it so, as you progress through different classes it unlocks different techtrees when you change the class

@Felski

Edit: Nvm, answered my own question

Just for the record. Yes, it is possible. Just add the notetags to a class.

<techtree>
HOLY
HEALER
</techtree>
It is also compatible with Yanflys Class Change Core.
Best regards,
Felski
Karterus

#129 Sep 29, 2019, 10:57 AM Source
Hi Felski,

First I wanted to thank you for making this plugin, it's great and has a ton of options.
One thing I struggled to implement was a system for using skill trainers to unlock the nodes. Eventually I figured I could hide all the traits unless you were talking to the appropriate skill trainer using switches and have the menu button still there to view the skill tree in the field. Unfortunately that also hid the activated nodes.

Long story short I edited your plugin code so that, from what I understand, your .isNodeVisible function now checks if the node is visible or active.
I added the following if statement on line 3818 (before the other if statement):
Code:
if(this._node.active){ return true; }
I'm posting this here in case you would like to add it as option or somebody less eager to dive into your code can use it.

Thanks again,
Karterus
Felski

#130 Oct 1, 2019, 11:54 AM Source

Hi @Karterus,

thanks for taking interest in my plugin. I never planned it to be used with skill trainers, so I have a few questions.
When you are using skill trainers, you only want the player to be able to activate nodes when talking to a trainer?
When using the menu, the skill tree should be only for visible purposes?

Currently another option would be to use items that the skill trainers hand out. That way you could limit the skills that could be unlocked.
Best regards,
Felski
Karterus

#131 Oct 1, 2019, 02:35 PM Source

Yeah, my goal was to make skills only unlockable when talking to a skill trainer. The conversation with them would flip a switch that is hiding a bunch of skills and open the techtree menu to buy them. Then, when the player finishes the conversation, reflip the switch hide all those skills again, except for the ones you unlocked. That way the player can open up you menu and look at the unlocked skills, stat bonuses, and descriptions at any time. Maybe add in a training cutscenes and hard to find masters for exotic skills/prestige classes. I got the idea from the old Gothic series of games.

I couldn't figure out how to do that using the existing options without keeping the entire skill tree hidden most of the time. But, now that you mention it, having a temporary item for the duration of the conversation would have mostly the same effect. The main differences being that you can see skills you don't know when not at a skill trainer and having a weird "cost" of a temporary item associated with the skills.

I'm probably a little bit too hung up on getting it to work exactly as I envisioned it, but it's worked perfectly for me so far post-edit.
RoseRainblood

#132 Oct 2, 2019, 12:18 AM Source

Hi! I'm trying out this plugin because it looks amazing and is visually stunning!

I've got it working but I have an issue... If I edit the Techtree.json and the skills in the database, it doesn't update them when I load my game. I have to start a new game to see the updated version. Is there anyway around this as I'll probably be editing those a lot and I'd rather not have to start a new game everytime. ^_^
Felski

#133 Oct 2, 2019, 08:59 AM Source

Karterus said:
Yeah, my goal was to make skills only unlockable when talking to a skill trainer. The conversation with them would flip a switch that is hiding a bunch of skills and open the techtree menu to buy them. Then, when the player finishes the conversation, reflip the switch hide all those skills again, except for the ones you unlocked. That way the player can open up you menu and look at the unlocked skills, stat bonuses, and descriptions at any time. Maybe add in a training cutscenes and hard to find masters for exotic skills/prestige classes. I got the idea from the old Gothic series of games.

I couldn't figure out how to do that using the existing options without keeping the entire skill tree hidden most of the time. But, now that you mention it, having a temporary item for the duration of the conversation would have mostly the same effect. The main differences being that you can see skills you don't know when not at a skill trainer and having a weird "cost" of a temporary item associated with the skills.

I'm probably a little bit too hung up on getting it to work exactly as I envisioned it, but it's worked perfectly for me so far post-edit.

Hi @Karterus,

I have the following in mind right now for skill trainers.
1. There will be an option to make the skill tree you reach via the menu to be only for display.
2. I will extend the TECHTREE plugin command so that you can open a skill tree in edit or display mode.

I think those two changes together would be perfect for skill trainers around the world. What do you think?

Best regards,
Felski

RoseRainblood said:
Hi! I'm trying out this plugin because it looks amazing and is visually stunning!

I've got it working but I have an issue... If I edit the Techtree.json and the skills in the database, it doesn't update them when I load my game. I have to start a new game to see the updated version. Is there anyway around this as I'll probably be editing those a lot and I'd rather not have to start a new game everytime. ^_^

Hi @RoseRainblood,

I'm glad you like my plugin. I'm currently on vacation and will resume working on recent feature requests soon. Updating the skill trees when you load a game is something I want to add, as it is also needed for updating a game in general. I already have an idea how to make this happen.
If you have any other issues with the plugin feel free to reach out the me or ask questions here.

Best regards,
Felski
RoseRainblood

#134 Oct 2, 2019, 09:25 PM Source

Hi @RoseRainblood,

I'm glad you like my plugin. I'm currently on vacation and will resume working on recent feature requests soon. Updating the skill trees when you load a game is something I want to add, as it is also needed for updating a game in general. I already have an idea how to make this happen.
If you have any other issues with the plugin feel free to reach out the me or ask questions here.

Best regards,
Felski

That's wonderful to hear! I'll continue using this plugin for sure then if that's a feature you wish to add. ^_^
Karterus

#135 Oct 3, 2019, 11:29 AM Source

I have the following in mind right now for skill trainers.
1. There will be an option to make the skill tree you reach via the menu to be only for display.
2. I will extend the TECHTREE plugin command so that you can open a skill tree in edit or display mode.

That sounds perfect. Thank you for looking into this.
Felski

#136 Oct 9, 2019, 09:09 PM Source

RoseRainblood said:
That's wonderful to hear! I'll continue using this plugin for sure then if that's a feature you wish to add. ^_^

Hey @RoseRainblood

I just updated the plugin and included the parameter to enable update skill trees when you load. I have tested this feature, but it still might cause issues. For now it tries to reactivate nodes that have the same UID as the nodes that where active before.
Any feedback would be much appreciated. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out to me.

Best regards,
Felski

Karterus said:
That sounds perfect. Thank you for looking into this.

Hey @Karterus

I just updated the plugin and added options for skill trainers. You can set the menu skill tree as display only and open the skill tree via plugin commands. I added additional commands to open the scene with a specific tree preselected and another that prevents the player from changing the skill tree. More infos are in the changelog and I also updated the demo.

Best regards,
Felski
Gregaur

#137 Oct 20, 2019, 11:03 AM Source

Hi @Felski !

I'm still using your great plugin and I was wondering if you plan to include \c[n] and \i[n] code into the skill description.

here is what I have so far :

In a classic menu or Battle :

In my Skilltree :

Thanks a lot for your work anyway !
RoseRainblood

#138 Nov 10, 2019, 09:08 PM Source

Felski said:
Hey @RoseRainblood

I just updated the plugin and included the parameter to enable update skill trees when you load. I have tested this feature, but it still might cause issues. For now it tries to reactivate nodes that have the same UID as the nodes that where active before.
Any feedback would be much appreciated. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out to me.

Best regards,
Felski

Thank you very much. That's brilliant! I have updated the plugin and so far it seems great. It's much easier now! I'll let you know if I have any questions or issues. Loving this plugin!
Acydcross

#139 Nov 14, 2019, 08:02 AM Source

Hello @Felski

When I open the html file from SkillTreeDemo folder, it gives me 'failed to load: data/actors.json' error.

What did I do wrong?
Felski

#140 Nov 14, 2019, 08:17 AM Source

Hello @Acydcross

the demo is a normal RPG Maker Project and the index.html is part of it. For the TreeBuilder App enter the TreeBuilder App folder and open the TreeBuilder.html. To check the demo project just open it in RPG Maker or open the Game.rpgproject.

Best regards,
Felski