Absolute Defense, BOF 5 style Options

[Kread-EX]

Absolute Defense

Version: 1.0
Author: Kread-EX

Introduction

You never know what you can find when plugging an old hard drive you don't use since 5 years. And what did I find ? Oooh... this script.
This takes us back to the dawn of RMXP - a time when only DynaEmu's was the only existing English version !
In other words, this is one of my very first scripts. Well, let's go back on topic:

Absolute Defense is a technique used in the game Breath of Fire V (Ps2).
It allows to nullify damage inflicted by the user under a set value.
Technically, you must spam your best attacks in order to wound the big tank who use this.

Script

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CODE

#==============================================================================
# Absolute_Defense v1.0
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Author: Kread-EX
#==============================================================================

# INTRODUCTION
# Absolute Defense is a technique used in the game Breath of Fire V (Ps2).
# It allows to nullify damage inflicted by the user under a set value.
# Technically, you must spam your best attacks in order to wound the big tank who use this.

# IMPORTANT NOTE
# Absolute Defense protect only from HP damage. Not from eventual SP damage or status ailments.

# HOW TO USE
# Just copy this and paste above Main.
# Then follow the configuration steps.

# COMPATIBILITY
# Very low compatibility with any script which modify Game_Battler, Sprite_Battler or Scene_Battle (this was one of my very first script, be indulgent).
# I suggest to NOT make 2 enemies in the same group using Absolute Degense
# Actors can't use this because this would unbalance the game.
# Work with the DBS and turn-based CBS. You shouldn't use this with ATB or RTAB. Maybe CTB, but I'm not sure.
# Will clash with custom damage displays.

#==============================================================================
# Configuration part
#==============================================================================
module KreadCFG

# Ids of enemies using Absolute Defense
ENEMIES_IDS = [1,5]

# Value of the Absolute Defense. The order MUST match the order inside the ENEMIES_ID
ABSOLUTE_VALUES = [80,650]

# Number of turns before the Absolute Defense is recharged. Then again, the order must match ENEMIES_ID
REFRESH_RATE = [1,3]

# ID of the animation used when the defense is active (leave to 0 for no animation)
FULL_ANIM_ID = 0

# ID of the animation used when the defense breaks (leave to 0 for no animation)
BREAK_ANIM_ID = 0

end

#==============================================================================
# Game_Enemy
#==============================================================================
class Game_Enemy < Game_Battler
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Public instance variables
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  attr_accessor :absolute_defense_break
  attr_accessor :absolute_defense_value
  attr_accessor :absolute_defense_refresh_rate
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Object initialization
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias orig_enemy_init initialize
  def initialize(troop_id, member_index)
    orig_enemy_init(troop_id, member_index)
    unless KreadCFG::ENEMIES_IDS.include?(self.id)
      @absolute_defense_break = false
      @absolute_defense_value = 0
      @absolute_defense_refresh_rate = 0
      return
    end
   #Les variables d'instances prennent les valeurs des constantes.
   index = KreadCFG::ENEMIES_IDS.index(self.id)
   @absolute_defense_break = false
   @absolute_defense_value = KreadCFG::ABSOLUTE_VALUES[index]
   @absolute_defense_refresh_rate = KreadCFG::REFRESH_RATE[index]
end
end

#==============================================================================
# Game_Battler
#==============================================================================
class Game_Battler
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Apply normal attack effect
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias krx_absdef_attack_effect attack_effect
  def attack_effect(attacker)
    if self.class == Game_Actor or self.absolute_defense_value == 0
      return krx_absdef_attack_effect(attacker)
    end
    last_hp = self.hp
    result = krx_absdef_attack_effect(attacker)
    if self.damage.is_a?(Numeric) and self.damage >= self.absolute_defense_value and self.damage > 0
      last_damage = self.damage
      self.damage = [self.damage - self.absolute_defense_value, 0].max
      self.absolute_defense_break = true
      self.absolute_defense_value = [self.absolute_defense_value - last_damage, 0].max
      self.hp = last_hp - self.damage
    elsif self.damage.is_a?(Numeric) and self.damage > 0
      self.absolute_defense_value -= self.damage
      self.hp = last_hp
      self.damage = '-' + self.absolute_defense_value.to_s
    end
    return result
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Apply skill effect
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias krx_absdef_skill_effect skill_effect
  def skill_effect(user,skill)
    if self.class == Game_Actor or self.absolute_defense_value == 0
      return krx_absdef_skill_effect(user,skill)
    end
    last_hp = self.hp
    result = krx_absdef_skill_effect(user,skill)
    if self.damage.class == Numeric and self.damage >= self.absolute_defense_value and
      self.damage > 0
      last_damage = self.damage
      self.damage = [self.damage - self.absolute_defense_value, 0].max
      self.absolute_defense_break = true
      self.absolute_defense_value = [self.absolute_defense_value - last_damage, 0].max
      self.hp = last_hp - self.damage
    elsif self.damage.class == Numeric and self.damage > 0
      self.absolute_defense_value -= self.damage
      self.damage = '-' + self.absolute_defense_value.to_s
    end
    return result
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Apply item effect
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias krx_absdef_item_effect item_effect
  def item_effect(user,item)
    if self.class == Game_Actor or self.absolute_defense_value == 0
      return krx_absdef_item_effect(user,item)
    end
    last_hp = self.hp
    result = krx_absdef_item_effect(user,item)
    if self.damage.class == Numeric and self.damage >= self.absolute_defense_value and
      self.damage > 0
      last_damage = self.damage
      self.damage = [self.damage - self.absolute_defense_value, 0].max
      self.absolute_defense_break = true
      self.absolute_defense_value = [self.absolute_defense_value - last_damage, 0].max
      self.hp = last_hp - self.damage
    elsif self.damage.class == Numeric and self.damage > 0
      self.absolute_defense_value -= self.damage
      self.damage = '-' + self.absolute_defense_value.to_s
    end
    return result
  end
end

#==============================================================================
# Game_Battler
#==============================================================================
class Sprite_Battler
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Display damage
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def damage(value, critical)
   dispose_damage
   if value.is_a?(Numeric)
     damage_string = value.abs.to_s
   else
     damage_string = value.to_s
   end
   bitmap = Bitmap.new(160, 48)
   bitmap.font.name = 'Arial Black'
   bitmap.font.size = 32
   bitmap.font.color.set(0, 0, 0)
   bitmap.draw_text(-1, 12-1, 160, 36, damage_string, 1)
   bitmap.draw_text(+1, 12-1, 160, 36, damage_string, 1)
   bitmap.draw_text(-1, 12+1, 160, 36, damage_string, 1)
   bitmap.draw_text(+1, 12+1, 160, 36, damage_string, 1)
   if value.is_a?(Numeric) and value < 0
     bitmap.font.color.set(176, 255, 144)
   elsif value.is_a?(String) and value.include?('-') and @battler.absolute_defense_value > 0 and not @battler.absolute_defense_break
     @battler.animation_id = KreadCFG::FULL_ANIM_ID
     bitmap.font.color.set(230, 230, 75)
   elsif @battler.class == Game_Enemy and @battler.absolute_defense_break
     @battler.animation_id = KreadCFG::BREAK_ANIM_ID
     @battler.absolute_defense_break = false
     bitmap.font.color.set(255, 255, 255)
   else
     @battler_animation_id = 0
     bitmap.font.color.set(255, 255, 255)
   end
   bitmap.draw_text(0, 12, 160, 36, damage_string, 1)
   if critical
     bitmap.font.size = 20
     bitmap.font.color.set(0, 0, 0)
     bitmap.draw_text(-1, -1, 160, 20, "CRITICAL", 1)
     bitmap.draw_text(+1, -1, 160, 20, "CRITICAL", 1)
     bitmap.draw_text(-1, +1, 160, 20, "CRITICAL", 1)
     bitmap.draw_text(+1, +1, 160, 20, "CRITICAL", 1)
     bitmap.font.color.set(255, 255, 255)
     bitmap.draw_text(0, 0, 160, 20, "CRITICAL", 1)
   end
   @_damage_sprite = ::Sprite.new(self.viewport)
   @_damage_sprite.bitmap = bitmap
   @_damage_sprite.ox = 80
   @_damage_sprite.oy = 20
   @_damage_sprite.x = self.x
   @_damage_sprite.y = self.y - self.oy / 2
   @_damage_sprite.z = 3000
   @_damage_duration = 40
end
end

#==============================================================================
# Scene_Battle
#==============================================================================
class Scene_Battle
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Alias the phase 1
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias krx_absdef_start_phase1 start_phase1
  def start_phase1
    @ad_count = {}
    $game_troop.enemies.each do |enemy|
      @ad_count[enemy.index] = enemy.absolute_defense_refresh_rate
    end
    krx_absdef_start_phase1
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Alias the step 6 of phase 4
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  alias krx_absdef_update_step6 update_phase4_step6
  def update_phase4_step6
    if @active_battler.is_a?(Game_Enemy) and @active_battler.movable?
      @ad_count[@active_battler.index] -= 1
      if @ad_count[@active_battler.index] == 0
        @ad_count[@active_battler.index] = @active_battler.absolute_defense_refresh_rate
        r_index = KreadCFG::ENEMIES_IDS.index(@active_battler.id)
        @active_battler.absolute_defense_value = KreadCFG::ABSOLUTE_VALUES[r_index]
      end
    end
    krx_absdef_update_step6
  end
end

Compatibility

Very low compatibility with any script which modify Game_Battler, Sprite_Battler or Scene_Battle (this was one of my very first script, be indulgent).
I suggest to NOT make 2 enemies in the same group using Absolute Degense
Actors can't use this because this would unbalance the game.
Work with the DBS and turn-based CBS. You shouldn't use this with ATB or RTAB. Maybe CTB, but I'm not sure.
Will clash with custom damage displays.

Installation

Just copy this and paste above Main.
Then follow the configuration steps.

Terms and Conditions

Use this as you see fit, as long as you credit me. Even for a commercial project, I do not care.
Redistribute the script however you like, but please keep the script header.

Additional info

If you want to use this with a CBS other than ATB or RTAB, you can ask and I will adapt it.
Same goes with custom damage displays.

[Bigace]

Hey Kread-EX, I need help adopting your script with Enu's Sidebattle system, because both scripts Sprite_Battler's clash and this error appears after I attack:

CODE

Script '*Sideview 1' line 210: ArgumentError occurred.

Wrong number of arguments(3 for 2)

Here's the battle system: Enu Sideview Battle System

[Kread-EX]

...wow. Somebody actually wants to use this thing? I'm really surprised.

Anyway, I'll see what the problem is. Give me a day or two - Tankentai is a living nightmare to work with.

[Bigace]

...wow. Somebody actually wants to use this thing? I'm really surprised.

Anyway, I'll see what the problem is. Give me a day or two - Tankentai is a living nightmare to work with.

Lol, I was searching the database for scripts and found this niffty add-on. When I look, it was kind of strange that no one posted in this. Whether people like this script or not is a mystery, but once you can get it compatible, this would be a great addition to some boss fights.

Also true, Tankentai XP is really wierd sometimes.

[Kread-EX]

So, you'll have to replace the damage method in my script by this one:

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def damage(value, critical, sp_damage = nil)
    dispose_damage(0...@_damage_durations.size)
    @_damage_sprites = []
    if value.is_a?(Numeric)
      damage_string = value.abs.to_s
    else
      damage_string = value.to_s
    end
    @damage_size = 1 if !MULTI_POP
    @damage_size = damage_string.size if MULTI_POP
    for i in 0...@damage_size
      letter = damage_string[i..i] if MULTI_POP
      letter = damage_string if !MULTI_POP
      bitmap = Bitmap.new(160, 48)
      bitmap.font.name = DAMAGE_FONT
      bitmap.font.size = DMG_F_SIZE
      bitmap.font.color.set(0, 0, 0)
      bitmap.draw_text(-1, 12-1,160, 36, letter, 1)
      bitmap.draw_text(+1, 12-1,160, 36, letter, 1)
      bitmap.draw_text(-1, 12+1,160, 36, letter, 1)
      bitmap.draw_text(+1, 12+1,160, 36, letter, 1)
      if value.is_a?(Numeric) and value < 0
        bitmap.font.color.set(HP_REC_COLOR[0],HP_REC_COLOR[1],HP_REC_COLOR[2]) if !sp_damage
        bitmap.font.color.set(SP_REC_COLOR[0],SP_REC_COLOR[1],SP_REC_COLOR[2]) if sp_damage
      elsif value.is_a?(String) and value.include?('-') and @battler.absolute_defense_value > 0 and not
      @battler.absolute_defense_break
        @battler.animation_id = KreadCFG::FULL_ANIM_ID unless KreadCFG::FULL_ANIM_ID == 0
        bitmap.font.color.set(230, 230, 75)
      elsif @battler.is_a?(Game_Enemy) and @battler.absolute_defense_break
         @battler.absolute_defense_break = false
         bitmap.font.color.set(255, 255, 255)
      else
        bitmap.font.color.set(HP_DMG_COLOR[0],HP_DMG_COLOR[1],HP_DMG_COLOR[2]) if !sp_damage
        bitmap.font.color.set(SP_DMG_COLOR[0],SP_DMG_COLOR[1],SP_DMG_COLOR[2]) if sp_damage
        bitmap.font.color.set(CRT_DMG_COLOR[0],CRT_DMG_COLOR[1],CRT_DMG_COLOR[2]) if critical
      end
      bitmap.draw_text(0, 12,160, 36, letter, 1)
      if critical and CRITIC_TEXT and i == 0
        x_pop = (MULTI_POP ? (damage_string.size - 1) * (DMG_SPACE / 2) : 0)
        bitmap.font.size = ((DMG_F_SIZE * 2) / 3).to_i
        bitmap.font.color.set(0, 0, 0)
        bitmap.draw_text(-1 + x_pop, -1, 160, 20, POP_CRI, 1)
        bitmap.draw_text(+1 + x_pop, -1, 160, 20, POP_CRI, 1)
        bitmap.draw_text(-1 + x_pop, +1, 160, 20, POP_CRI, 1)
        bitmap.draw_text(+1 + x_pop, +1, 160, 20, POP_CRI, 1)
        bitmap.font.color.set(CRT_TXT_COLOR[0],CRT_TXT_COLOR[1],CRT_TXT_COLOR[2]) if critical
        bitmap.draw_text(0 + x_pop, 0, 160, 20, POP_CRI, 1)
      end
      if critical and CRITIC_FLASH
        $game_screen.start_flash(Color.new(255, 255, 255, 255),10)
      end
      @_damage_sprites[i] = ::Sprite.new(self.viewport)
      @_damage_sprites[i].bitmap = bitmap
      @_damage_sprites[i].ox = 80
      @_damage_sprites[i].oy = 20
      @_damage_sprites[i].x = self.x + i * DMG_SPACE
      @_damage_sprites[i].y = self.y - self.oy / 2
      @_damage_sprites[i].z = DMG_DURATION + 3000 + i * 2
    end
  end

I had to remove the break animation because it's really incompatible - it would require to make an animation stack system. Otherwise, it works.

[Bigace]

thanks for the update your a life saver.

[chipino]

How do I do the value part sorry nooby question.

This post has been edited by chipino: Dec 21 2010, 07:39 AM

[Kread-EX]

You just put the amount of HP damage you want to be nullified, and in the same order as for the IDs.

[chipino]

thanks awsome script btw.

[Nguyễn Anh Ngu...]

Thank you very much .
It very useful for my project .