Rune Skills (Skill System)

mjshi · 2016-05-19T07:27:31+0900

Rune Skills (Skill System) v1.2b by mjshi- OK for use in all projects with credit Get it here! (direct link) Extras alternate version by Waterguy runic icon set by tale A different way of using skills. Combine runes to form epic spells! Commissioned by the wonderful Vance Raehart and okayed for public use. An MV rewrite (with extra features) of Dhoom Combined Skills for VX Ace [video][/video][video] [/video][video] Features - Combine skills to form other skills ("skill combination", or, as I call it, "rune skills") - Actor-specific minimum/maximum number of runes - Fairly fast to set up and modify rune combinations There exists an alternate version, with more/different features, written by Waterguy. [link to his post] **updated screenshot!** Spoiler Installation Drag into plugin folder, configure in plugin manager This plugin no longer needs to be set up first before it will run, as of version 1.01. This plugin no longer relies on the title screen as of version 1.01b. Checklist of how to get it to work If it still doesn't work after checking you have all the red boxed things, let me know. Spoiler under "Types" tab in database under classes tab in database under skills tab in database Video demo Usage Copied from the plugin's help file: Spoiler * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- * How to add a skill to be created with runes: * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Let's say this is your setup in the database. * Skill ID 4: Fire Rune * Skill ID 5: Wind Rune * Skill ID 6: Raging Flame * * To set up "Raging Flame" to be created with a Fire rune and a Wind rune, * write in the "Raging Flame" skill's notebox: * * * * Order matters! So is different from . * The same rune can also be used multiple times. So is a * valid combination, as is . * * Of course, the Fire and Wind runes need to be set to the "Rune" skill * type for them to show up. * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- * How to set up minimum and maximum number of runes * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * * Example. * This will make it so the maximum number of runes that an actor can * combine at LV 1 is 1, LV 2 is 2, LV 3 is 3, etc. * * If minrunes and maxrunes are not defined for an actor, they will be set * to whatever the default is (see plugin parameters). * This list should be in numerical order. * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- * How to exclude a skill from being chosen randomly as a failure result * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- * This only really applies if you said "yes" to "Allow Failure" and * Failure Result is set to "any". * * Adding in the skill notebox will remove it from the random * list. This may be useful for skills that only act as separators (and * thus don't actually do anything) or skills that are way too OP, etc. * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- * If skills aren't showing up or look cut off, increase the height of * the Rune List Window, and make sure that in the database they are set * to the correct skill type. Version History 1.0 plugin completed 1.0 (update) added option to remove help window 1.01 removed the need to set up the runes first before running 1.01a compatibility fixes with Yanfly Engine Core 1.01b Rune Skills now works with battle tests! 1.1 Quality of life and visual improvements, plus, you can now learn skills after casting them once. 1.1a Added skill forgetting 1.1b Bugfixes for the save system 1.2 Added rune result window for "learned" skill combos, overhauled max rune count to allow for greater customizability 1.2a Fixed compatibility issue with YEP_X_AnimatedSVEnemies 1.2b Added compatibility with Yanfly Limited Skill Uses-- make sure to place this plugin under it! Author's Notes This plugin theoretically should work with most battle systems that are similar to the default turn battle. Some code bits of this plugin aren't really being used but may be necessary for future features. Credit mjshi[/video]

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mjshi

#41 Sep 7, 2017, 12:18 AM Source

@silversmithfara The "add" command is only greyed out if the length of the chosen runes is greater than the actor's rune limit, or if the actor doesn't exist. The second one shouldn't be happening, so it must be the first. Did you double-check your max rune limit?
ShellFlare

#42 Oct 2, 2017, 05:46 AM Source

Does anyone have an iconset with a bunch of runes?

I know the default iconsheet has the element icons, but I was wondering if anyone had something special with runes from the futhark or something like that.
mjshi

#43 Oct 2, 2017, 10:01 PM Source

@ShellFlare You could make them yourself! The designs look pretty simple.

Otherwise, I found a couple good, realistic-looking iconsets for use as runes:
https://opengameart.org/content/painterly-spell-icons-part-1
https://opengameart.org/content/painterly-spell-icons-part-2
https://opengameart.org/content/painterly-spell-icons-part-3
https://opengameart.org/content/painterly-spell-icons-part-4
ShellFlare

#44 Oct 2, 2017, 11:43 PM Source

mjshi said:
@ShellFlare You could make them yourself! The designs look pretty simple.

Otherwise, I found a couple good, realistic-looking iconsets for use as runes:
https://opengameart.org/content/painterly-spell-icons-part-1
https://opengameart.org/content/painterly-spell-icons-part-2
https://opengameart.org/content/painterly-spell-icons-part-3
https://opengameart.org/content/painterly-spell-icons-part-4

Thanks a lot!

I tried making some... they looked aweful. I cant even do pixel art properly :rswt

but those spells look really nice!
ovate

#45 Oct 11, 2017, 03:58 AM Source

Optional Graphic Sets - Runic Icons

Features 6 styles: younger, armanen, elder, medieval, beagnoth-seax, anglo-saxon

License- Public Domain

Crediting me (tale) is optional. Feel free to make edits where you see fit.

Edit:
mjshi

#46 Jan 21, 2018, 02:35 AM Source

While dusting off some of my old projects I decided to slightly change the way some things are handled for this plugin, to hopefully improve it.

Update 1.1
Quality-of-life and visual improvements. Also clarified some stuff in the help file. Plus, you can now learn skills after you cast them through runes, so you don't have to keep entering the same runes so much.

The default screen now looks like this, which, in my opinion, looks much better.
There's also less menu clickthrough, since that "add/cast" etc window doesn't disappear after *every* action.
chobokid

#47 Jan 21, 2018, 01:45 PM Source

Now if i could only find a way to have a background image for the windows I would totally use this. Love the mechanic
mjshi

#48 Jan 21, 2018, 02:45 PM Source

@chobokid Do you mean like a different background for each window, or just one static image that shows up in the background when the rune skills window does?

I tried to keep the appearance similar to the skill window, so as not to clash with it in default projects.
chobokid

#49 Jan 21, 2018, 02:49 PM Source

It would be the same background for each of the windows (just resized)
mjshi

#50 Jan 21, 2018, 03:36 PM Source

@chobokid Resizing images more complex than a single color or pattern generally does not work out well. Do you mean like using a different window skin for the rune skill windows?
ShellFlare

#51 Jan 21, 2018, 03:52 PM Source

Hey! Wonderful looking update.

Havnt tested just as yet but looking forward too! (Pc got corrupt and I lost all my data so starting from scratch).

One question. Is it possible to learn skills from runes ONLY for that battle?

Because I like the constant use of runes, but I can see it getting annoying. it would be nice to learn the skills after rune cast, but then the rune system wouldn't get touched after a while and itll just be a skill craft system.

I'd like it if you could use the runes, then use the skills menu to access combos you have already done for that battle only.
chobokid

#52 Jan 21, 2018, 04:05 PM Source

mjshi said:
@chobokid Resizing images more complex than a single color or pattern generally does not work out well. Do you mean like using a different window skin for the rune skill windows?
I would be using an image that was made in photoshop that I'm using for mog's battle hud
mjshi

#53 Jan 21, 2018, 04:53 PM Source

@chobokid Soo is that a single image? Like I said, if you have a single image and just resize it for each window that isn't going to work very well. I'd recommend having a single background image instead or something, but idk if that's what you're asking.

@ShellFlare Here you go!

Update 1.1a
Added skill forgetting after battle. You'll need to tag the skills with the notetag <remove after battle> This works with all skills, not just rune ones.
mjshi

#54 Jan 22, 2018, 01:49 AM Source

Critical update-- realized I mistyped the variable I used for saving & that broke the save system--

Update 1.1b
Bugfix for save issue
ShellFlare

#55 Jan 30, 2018, 02:49 PM Source

mjshi said:
@chobokid Soo is that a single image? Like I said, if you have a single image and just resize it for each window that isn't going to work very well. I'd recommend having a single background image instead or something, but idk if that's what you're asking.

@ShellFlare Here you go!

Update 1.1a
Added skill forgetting after battle. You'll need to tag the skills with the notetag <remove after battle> This works with all skills, not just rune ones.

you is the bestest
Arkaik

#56 Apr 5, 2018, 02:41 AM Source

Hi, @mjshi :kaohi:
Really loved this one. I'm interested to use in my project as well, but i'm finding some difficulties right now.
I don't use the common "level system", in fact i did use the Neo Crystal Engine - Final Fantasy II Progression System.
I wonder if there's a chance of scaling the min-max runes with some stats like strength, agility, luck, etc.
Btw, i'm using YEP - Equip Battle Skills - is it compatible? Thanks a lot for this awesome plugin!
mjshi

#57 Apr 5, 2018, 02:53 AM Source

@Arkaik
It should theoretically be compatible with Yanfly's Equip Battle Skills if what you're equipping are runes.

I'll have to look into scaling runes with stats-- there's also a big update I'm planning soon for this plugin. I'll definitely add that into the feature queue! Currently done for the next version: Multiple rune combinations for a single skill, and having an option to make the runes required to cast a skill not be order-dependent. Planned: your scaling rune thing, and a window that shows the resulting skill (if the skill is known).

edit For Yanfly's Equip Battle Skills you might have to designate "skills" to be runes and the resulting skills as something else. I'm not entirely sure without some further investigation, but that's a place to start!
ovate

#58 Apr 5, 2018, 03:18 AM Source

@mjshi Could the next update include where to move status icon on menu screen?
mjshi

#59 Apr 5, 2018, 03:23 AM Source

@tale What do you mean, status icon on menu screen? Like the out of battle states? I was planning on doing that, but as an inclusion to my Pretty Sleek Gauges plugin rather than this one. Since it's more applicable there. By "next update" I meant the next update for this plugin, specifically.
ovate

#60 Apr 5, 2018, 03:27 AM Source

@mjshi My bad, you're already familiar with what I'm talking about. Sorry about that ^^;