Quick Time Events (R2 26/11)

Astfgl66 · 2016-11-21T23:00:30+0900

QTE Window Hi everyone! This plugins aims to allow you to create QTE's on the map scene or on the battle scene. Inately via events but using other plugins such as action sequences, as a condition to skill cast. Version RC2: Some code modification transparent to the user, a small bug fix. You can also now choose whether to display messages on the battle log window or not via parameters. Features: Create and display QTEs on the map scene or on the battle scene. Three QTE modes: Normal (you have a time frame to complete all inputs), Free (records player input) and Rythm (the player must complete each input in it's own time frame). Ocarina mode: reminiscent from Legend of Zelda Ocarina of time. Each input will make a sound, also allows the display of each input like on a music sheet. Notes are pre set to be the ocarina ones, but you can change the sounds themselves or where each icon is placed in the parameters. With yanfly's core engine and battle engine core: a set of functions aimed at using QTEs as a condition for skill cast, or to match player input to a skill notetag and to cast the skill if the inputs match. 6 Recognized inputs (made with keyboard and controller in mind): Up, Down, Left, Right, Ok, Cancel. Screenshots and examples: Spoiler The examples below all use yanfly's action sequences plugin. 1 : Setting up a skill requiring a QTE as a skill cost: Spoiler Skill Notetag eval: $gameMap.QTE(["normal"],300,["ok","up","down","left"],true) if eval:$gameMap.getQTEResult() === "failure" break action end /* line 1: creating the QTE line 2: get the result line 3: if QTE failed abort action */ Result: Rythmic QTE call and looks: Spoiler Example: a use of a rythmic QTE to make a spell deal a critical hit if you complete it. Spoiler This example requires yanfly's damage core and critical core. Skill notetag: if (user instanceof Game_Actor) eval: $gameMap.QTE(["rythm",2],0,[["no",Math.floor(Math.random()*50)+20],["ok",50]],true) if ($gameMap.getQTEResult() === "success") force critical end end /* line 1: if the user is an actor line 2: create the rythmic QTE line 3: if the QTE is a success line 4: force a critical hit */ Result: Setting up a skill that will ask for player input, and then will cast the spell that matches the sequence: Spoiler Skill notetag: eval: $gameMap.QTE(["free",4,"cancel"],300,[],true) eval: $gameMap.castSkillMatch(user,target,7) My suggestion is to make a QTE casting skill that targets allies and another that targets enemies, and tell the player to use either one depending on what target type he wants. Because if you try and target enemy n*1 in your troop with a spell that targets allies only, you'll end up healing the first party member instead. You'll have to define the sequence to check in each spell notebox that you want to be able to cast this way. Example: If spark's notetag is: And the sequence entered in the above free mode QTE is ok ok down down, it will make the user cast spark. Ocarina mode example: Spoiler To replicate those effects: first you have to set up an actor with the skills themselves (so in that case, create the skills, make them into a class and set an actor to that class). In my case I created a dummy actor (n*5) that will only serve the purpose of holding the songs as skills. Then I inside those new skills I created the notetages, for example saria's song notetag is . Line by line explanation: Spoiler Create the QTE arguments detail: Hide contents Free input QTE, maximum input number = 6, cancel key = menu, duration = 500 frames, sequence doesn't matter for free mode QTEs so I set it to [], visible = true, x = 0, y = 100, opacity = 255, width = 4 but this doesn't matter in the case of free input QTEs. I put it here to show that for those QTEs it will automatically set it to the number of maximum inputs. Set the ocarina mode. If you want to activate the new ocarina display the call has to be $gameMap.setOcarina(true,true). Create the skills possibilty window (SPW) referencing actor 5, max inputs = 6, no minimum inputs. Set the SPW coordinates Set the SPW width and height (set it to 500 width and 4 lines height) Set how much space for the text and how much for the icons (200 for the text, 300 for the icons) New script block. This is imperative or else you won't be able to get the QTE result Get the skills matchs from the sequence entered (it gives their id) Get the skill name from the skill match, and set it inside variable 3 Remove SPW Display variable 3 that will contain the name of the skill that matched the player input, or nothing if there was no match. This will play the ocarina sound as you input commands, and display the song name if you input properly. With some additional conditionals you can make it play a failure sound (by checking if $gameMap.getSkillMatch(5) === "no match…

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Astfgl66

#81 Mar 19, 2023, 09:54 AM Source

From the help file:

Code:

* Generate a random sequence

*$gameMap.randomSequence(length)

 * It will generate a random QTE sequence of that length, using
 * all inputs available, except those you put after length
 * example: $gameMap.randomSequence(5,"up") will return a 5
 * input long sequence that doesn't contain the up key.
 * $gameMap.randomSequence(5,"up","down") will do the same
 * but without the down key too.
 * example:
 * $gameMap.QTE(["normal",0],500,$gameMap.randomSequence(5),true)

So following this example to get a random sequence with only arrow keys you should use this:

Code:

$gameMap.randomSequence(length,"ok","cancel")

Chrysias

#82 Mar 19, 2023, 06:24 PM Source

Astfgl66 said:

From the help file:

Code:

* Generate a random sequence

*$gameMap.randomSequence(length)

 * It will generate a random QTE sequence of that length, using
 * all inputs available, except those you put after length
 * example: $gameMap.randomSequence(5,"up") will return a 5
 * input long sequence that doesn't contain the up key.
 * $gameMap.randomSequence(5,"up","down") will do the same
 * but without the down key too.
 * example:
 * $gameMap.QTE(["normal",0],500,$gameMap.randomSequence(5),true)

So following this example to get a random sequence with only arrow keys you should use this:

Code:

$gameMap.randomSequence(length,"ok","cancel")

Oh, I see thanks!
Sorry, must've missed that bit I guess.

Apple_Tart

#83 Jun 5, 2023, 04:56 AM Source

@Astfgl66 is there a way to edit this plugin so that pictures show up in front of the plugin graphics?

I'm trying to set it up so it looks something like below, where the one that needs to be pressed next is in that box on the far left.

Another question: is there a way to change the array of icons used based on a switch? For example, I want players to be able to select if they want to see Xbox, PS4 or PC icons in the options.
Astfgl66

#84 Jun 5, 2023, 02:24 PM Source

I'll look into the first request.

As for the second request the icon array parameter is actually evaled everytime it's drawn for some reason, and not cached on initialization. I can't remember why I did it like this but it will serve your purpose. I have not tested this but it should work:

Instead of an array put in a variable.
So instead of [0,1,2,3,4,5] or whatever icon array you use, put $gameVariables.value(variableId) in the plugin parameters.
Then in an event use set variable: script to change variable variableId to the array of icons you want to use.
Don't forget to initialize it before battle or it will crash your game the first time you use a QTE.

As a side note it looks like ImgUr nuked my images...
Roninator2

#85 Jun 5, 2023, 03:14 PM Source

Astfgl66 said:
As a side note it looks like ImgUr nuked my images...
QTE_Window_Images
Apple_Tart

#86 Jun 5, 2023, 09:13 PM Source

Astfgl66 said:
I'll look into the first request.

As for the second request the icon array parameter is actually evaled everytime it's drawn for some reason, and not cached on initialization. I can't remember why I did it like this but it will serve your purpose. I have not tested this but it should work:

Instead of an array put in a variable.
So instead of [0,1,2,3,4,5] or whatever icon array you use, put $gameVariables.value(variableId) in the plugin parameters.
Then in an event use set variable: script to change variable variableId to the array of icons you want to use.
Don't forget to initialize it before battle or it will crash your game the first time you use a QTE.

As a side note it looks like ImgUr nuked my images...

Thanks!

I can work around the question about the overlaying pictures, but the input icons is sort of a deal-breaker for me. Your solution works though!
ArtisticChaos

#87 Jun 19, 2023, 10:18 PM Source

Heyoooo yeah i like this plugin very nice but is it possible to have it run so that if the player inputs the right commands when it showes up that the player wouldnt take damage at all? this would only happen for the player? if its possible how would i do it?
Astfgl66

#88 Jun 20, 2023, 06:12 AM Source

Use an action sequence on the enemy action that prompts a qte and on a success make dmg = 0.
ArtisticChaos

#89 Jun 20, 2023, 01:20 PM Source

Astfgl66 said:
Use an action sequence on the enemy action that prompts a qte and on a success make dmg = 0.
An action sequance??
Astfgl66

#90 Jun 20, 2023, 03:04 PM Source

Yanfly's battle engine core + action sequence plugins will provide you with action sequences which are what this plugin has been designed around.
ArtisticChaos

#91 Jun 20, 2023, 03:14 PM Source

Astfgl66 said:
Yanfly's battle engine core + action sequence plugins will provide you with action sequences which are what this plugin has been designed around.
Sorry but could you give me a screenshot of how i would put it inside the notebox? im not fully understanding these
Astfgl66

#92 Jun 20, 2023, 03:35 PM Source

You can find example images in Roninator's comment that is on this very page.
The help file also has examples.
ArtisticChaos

#93 Jun 20, 2023, 10:52 PM Source

Astfgl66 said:
You can find example images in Roninator's comment that is on this very page.
The help file also has examples.
Uh really really sorry but after looking through the images and the help file i am not any wiser, Could you not just give me an example?
Astfgl66

#94 Jun 21, 2023, 09:37 AM Source

This is an old plugin I no longer use in my projects. I redownload it occasionally when errors are reported so that I can try to fix them. I could make a new project, download my plugin and redownload Yanfly plugins and go through the documentation again but then I'd kinda be doing your job as the user.

If I remember correctly during the start action or the whole action part of the action sequence you would use the eval command to start your QTE and then break the action so that it doesn't go through.

So something like that on the skill the enemy uses to attack:
<start action>
eval: $gameMap.QTE(XXXX)
if ($gameMap.getQTEResult() !== "success") break action
</start action>

This is all pseudo code. You will have to properly format the script calls using the helpfile of the plugin and use the correct format for action sequences using the plugin helpfile.
Apple_Tart

#95 Jul 7, 2023, 10:08 AM Source

Is there any chance you could add the ability to change the parameters of the sound file that plays on success, failure, etc?

Like, so we could adjust the volume and pitch?
Astfgl66

#96 Jul 8, 2023, 07:31 AM Source

Ok this took 5minutes so I updated the plugin.
You have three new parameters that will allow you to customize the sound volume pitch and pan.
They are evaled which means if you want it to be dynamic in game you can use a game variable instead of a fixed array in parameters (so put in $gameVariables.value(yourVariableID) instead of the array and then change yourVariableID to what you want in game).

This is untested since as per my above message I no longer have the plugin or even RPG Maker MV installed but it's straightforward so it should be OK. Be sure to tell me if it breaks.
Apple_Tart

#97 Jul 8, 2023, 10:02 AM Source

Astfgl66 said:
Ok this took 5minutes so I updated the plugin.
You have three new parameters that will allow you to customize the sound volume pitch and pan.
They are evaled which means if you want it to be dynamic in game you can use a game variable instead of a fixed array in parameters (so put in $gameVariables.value(yourVariableID) instead of the array and then change yourVariableID to what you want in game).

This is untested since as per my above message I no longer have the plugin or even RPG Maker MV installed but it's straightforward so it should be OK. Be sure to tell me if it breaks.

Seems to work. Thanks for the quick tweak!
Paesant

#98 Aug 16, 2023, 08:59 AM Source

I am encountering this issue for spells as well where "setup action" runs the spell no matter what happens in the qte but "whole action" doesn't cast the spell at all. Is there a fix for this? Or is it something that can't really be fixed

nanashiXz said:
Perfect! I have reset the parameters for the IconSet arrays and the icons appear as needed. And your array isn't ugly! It looks like it mathces perfectly. So far each test has pulled up my janky looking icon until I put some better ones down. Unfortunately the script call with <setup array> is the one that will actually cast the spell (pass or fail no matter what), but the skill name won't be shown as a call as if the character casts it. On the other hand <whole array> will call the skill name, but won't cast. I'll leave it as is just in case I screw it up further. I can run other tests if you want.
Woeward

#99 Jul 14, 2024, 02:28 PM Source

Does anyone know if this also works when you have Chrono Engine installed?
Cosinix

#100 Aug 9, 2024, 04:14 PM Source

Hey, I tried the QTE for a game I'm making and it's awesome, but whenever I got a Game Over I would have found myself with this error screen:

Me and a friend of mine managed to solve this error by adding an optional chaining operator to line 1325:

Edit: I've made a mistake, doing this basically voids the existence of the plugin for RPGM.