Learning to Script

I want to learn to Script for RPGmaker MV and make Plugins. Where would be a good place to start? Is there a book that would focus more on use-able stuff that would tie into RPGMaker so I could apply what I learn immediately to the Software?

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You can start by checking the other topics in this sections.

But be warned: learning to script with a software on RPG Maker level is similiar to learn how to program, and there are no shortcuts for that.

Go to the code academy and do the Java script course.

If you have never coded before it will be difficult.

After you do the course then go into the source scripts and read and try to follow along what they are doing.

Then you start by doing simple things like:

Changing the names of commands, adding commands to the main menu, make a simple window appear, etc.

+1 for code academy, great resource. I've done the javascript course once but I'm thinking of doing it again before delving further in to scripting.

Even having done the course, I can't just read through scripts and know what's going on right away. Its a long process but I find it rewarding, and I can't wait to actually release some sort of awesome script!

Good luck :)

While it won't teach you the exact details of how to code in Javascript in a very orderly fashion, I'm working on a video series that steps you through the basic things you need to do in order to create a plugin, such as setting up a work space with Sublime Text, creating descriptions and parameters for the plugin, and finding/editing certain functions that already exist and mixing them together in order to make the plugin do as you wish.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMcr1s5MjsiRTINgIyzqhS8JY4A8NUPD-

I would recommend you follow along while you're learning to code in Javascript.

Also, when looking for tutorials on how to Javascript, be sure you look for "Object Oriented" Javascript.

I remember looking up Javascript tutorials and finding a lot of stuff that involved editing HMTL which is probably not what you want.