Basic? - Skill Trees - of Awesome v1.22 (07-Jul-2011 chinese version), Talent Trees if you prefer. Like in Diablo and WoW. Options

[leongon]

I can't understand exactly what you are asking for.
If it's for some function to repeat the skill animation n times, well, is something that this script can't do. This script only manages the learning system, not what the skills do. I don't know any script for that, so try the request forum, maybe someone knows or can make it.

[new]

what i was trying to say is that the next level of the skills are better done because the script doesnt use curves.
example: fire bolt level 1 base dmg 150 mp cost 6 hit 1 => fire bolt level 1 base dmg 300 mp cost 12 hits 2.
and i was just asking if you know any scripts that increases a skill's target, which ii think i could use yerd custom target skills to increase number of hits of a skill.

is this the line to disable imageback? and set it to false? i get error when i replace that number value with "false"
ST_imageback = 250

This post has been edited by new: Jul 16 2010, 01:24 AM

[leongon]

ST_imageback = false ...not "false", but you found a bug. I'll fix it.

Done! Replace only the Core script if you don't want to download the demo again.

[new]

i have question, how do you make it so learning skills also require items. you know in WoW, or other MMOs, you need to buy skill book from NPC, before you can start putting skill points to it.

[leongon]

I don't know any game that works that way, so I can't guide you.

This script can work exactly as WoW or almost like Diablo II, I made it with that goal, and in WoW are no book that teach you something in the skill trees. If you have system suggestions make them more detailed please, I have not played every game on earth, you know

[new]

oh, it wasnt in WoW? how about AION? you buy skill manuals from NPC or stigma stones dropped by mosnters, rather than use skill points, to level up skills in the skill tree. AION has new features not in WoW.

hmm, if its not, its okay. Diablo style is still cool, hehe.

[leongon]

I don't know those games, but you can make an item with the command to reward skill points.
Use this common event script:

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y = $game_party.last_target_index
ST_command::reward(0,y)

You'll need to set the item Growth Effect to whatever but none, so it can be used.

[johnnydangerous6...]

I'm just posting here to say thank you. I don't think you're getting half the credit you deserve for making this script. This is what people have been requesting since RPG Maker VX (or any RPG Maker for that matter) was released. Every week or so you see someone requesting a "Diablo 2 skill tree script", and usually the only reply they get is a cynical "learn to event!!!!" from a moderator or someone pretending to be a moderator.

This script is thorough (yet simple), easy to customize, and aesthetically pleasing. It's fast and has a very "sleek" feel to it. I like it a lot.

This is a landmark project, and I applaud you. I'm not sure why some of the first comments made here were so snotty...seriously, this is incredible. Your effort is truly appreciated. I for one will be using this script extensively. If I have any suggestions I'll be sure to post them here.

Thank you leongon.

[leongon]

There are people around that simply are against Tankentai SBS, and for those seeing that this script setup is tankentai-like, turns it into a target to attack. At least that is the main reason to dislike this system, cuz, even if I stated that is "not noob friendly" is definitively not complicated at all.

Thank you for your nice words, Johnny.


PD: I'll be releasing the 1.2 soon, It can show the points spended over the icons, rearrange the windows in eight preset different positions, and a few more things.

[FlyingPenguin]

I really like this script, but I am having problems with it. I have copied the scripts into my game, set up the skill trees and everything; but when I go into the talents menu to the skill tree, and try and switch the current selected tree, it comes up with the following error:

Script 'Leongon SkillTree Core' line 208: NoMethodError occurred.

undefined method '[]' for nil:NilClass

I tried it in your demo and it works fine, but when I change any of the skill trees, it comes up with this error. Am I doing something wrong? Or could it be a compatibility error? Let me know if you need me to list the scripts I am using in this game.

[leongon]

Show me a copy of your skill tree setup script.

[Legion Saga]

One thing I suggest is a Confirmation Window, where if the player chooses a skill to upgrade he will be asked if its he's final decision... that avoids player from pressing confirm button by mistake
all in all its a great cool script (I'll be using this to my project) Cookiez for you *credits*

This post has been edited by Legion Saga: Jul 22 2010, 09:56 PM

[johnnydangerous6...]

One thing I suggest is a Confirmation Window, where if the player chooses a skill to upgrade he will be asked if its he's final decision... that avoids player from pressing confirm button by mistake
all in all its a great cool script (I'll be using this to my project) Cookiez for you *credits*

This is a great suggestion, and it would only take a few lines of code to accomplish this. Mistakes can be corrected, though, by a calling the script. Perhaps you could have an NPC "reset" everything for a price?

Also, Leo, though it is obvious in your notes, I thought I'd reiterate here for others, with regard to skill-tree setups:

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# There are 7 slots per row, being 1, 4 and 7 for skill objects, while 2,3,5   #
# and 6 are for arrow objects. Rows have no max limit, you have the first one  #
# for skills, next two are for arrows and so.

This means there are designated positions for skills and arrows in any particular tree. It's like a "grid". I overlooked this at first and placed five skills on the same row. This lead to no-method calls that were trying to get names from arrow objects.

A healthy suggestion to your instructions: Prior to editing the script, recommend users to "draw" their grids on some paper, or using a spreadsheet program, or anything. This would give them a visualization of what the tree (or "grid" rather) should look like. They'd just have to remember that at most they'll only have seven columns, with however many rows they need for other skills. I have attached a sample of a 7x7 mock-up skill tree so people can get a visualization of what I mean.

I'll also agree with another poster that the blinking cursor on the skill tree name should instead be "static", just for aesthetic reasons.

Excellent script. Definitely one of the best out there. Tons of possibilities.

This post has been edited by johnnydangerous66: Jul 23 2010, 07:14 AM

Attached File(s)

 Skill_Tree_Visualization.PNG ( 9.09K ) Number of downloads: 45

 

[leongon]

I'm not english native, so giving good and clear instructions is not easy for me. That grid image is perfectly self-explanatory on how the tree must be build, i'll include it on the first post if you don't mind. However, the placing for skill and arrows are only a suggestion, the arrows are made by halves making two to complete one arrow, that leaves space for two complete arrows and three skills per row. If the object data are correct should not give errors even if they are misplaced on the grid, or you use different amount of skills per row, cuz I made the cursor to jump only between skill objects, ignoring arrows and empty spaces.

For the two cursors, well, now are two people agreeing that is ugly, so I'll be changing that, or made it optional.

I like the system to be straight and fast, but I think I can add an optional confirmation window for spending SP, it should not be too hard.

Thanks for your suggestions and support.

[FlyingPenguin]

Here is my setup script:

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module ST_setup
################################################################################
# * Setup * #
# Basic? - Skill Tree - of Awesome v1.0 #
################################################################################
# Author: Leongon #
# Contact: carlos_gon47@hotmail.com (or PM leongon on the board below) #
# Licence: Free for commercial and non-commercial proyects, just credit. #
# Share: Exclusive for www.rpgrevolution.com #
# If you want to share it outside give a link only, please. #
################################################################################
# This is my very first big non-so-basic script, and I'm very proud of how it #
# got done, almost exactly what I wanted to accomplish when I start writing it #
# about a week ago. #
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- #
# As the name says, this script introduces the very popular function from most #
# MMORPGs: Skill Trees, or talent trees if you prefer, for your heroes. #
# #
# You need to work only in this one, the Core manages the info you give here #
# and builds the system. #
################################################################################
# Instructions # #
################ #
# #
# This works pretty much like Tankentai's action sequences building. You'll #
# need to create objects that you must organize at the end in the final trees. #
# I put descriptions and syntax in each sections to help you on understanding #
# how to build your trees. So read each carefully. #
# #
# If you don't understand this, play the Tutorial, is almost a game more than #
# a demo, and it will carry you around all this script posibilities, and teach #
# you how to use them. #
# #
# If you still need guidance, find bugs or have ideas, reply on the thread. #
# I will answer everything that is not already explained here, the thread or #
# in the tutorial, if I'm still around. (One never knows what the life have #
# for fate) #
# #
################################################################################




#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# * General Settings * #
# #
# Here you can easily control some of the most direct aspects of visualization #
# and way-of-work of the system. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
ST_first_skill_point = 1 # Actor lvl where start gaining skill-points at. #
ST_zero_sp_color = 10 # (0-31) Color for zero skill points. #
ST_skillname_color = 14 # Color for selected skill's name. #
ST_vocal = "Skill Points" # Currency name. #
ST_arrow_hue = 0 # (0 - 360) This is the color variance of the #
# arrow's graphics. #
ST_arrow_disabled = 70 # Transparency for disabled arrow objects. #
ST_skill_disabled = 128 # Transparency for disabled skill objects. #
ST_menu = "Talents" # Vocal for the menu selection. Will be used on #
# menu access to the skill trees. #
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- #


ST_arrow = [ # Don't touch.
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# * Arrow Graphics List * #
# #
# You don't need to touch this section unless you change the arrow's order in #
# the SkillTree.png file. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# "GraphicName", #
"A_l_st", # To left line, start. #
"A_r_st", # To right line, start. #
"A_ver_st", # Vertical line, start. #
"A_ver", # Vertical line. #
"A_hor", # Horizontal line. #
"A_ver_end", # Vertical line, end. #
"A_l_end", # To left line, end. #
"A_r_end", # To right line, end. #
"A_ver_w_diag_r", # Vertical line with right diagonal branch. #
"A_ver_w_diag_l", # Vertical line with left diagonal branch. #
"A_diag_r_st", # Diagonal to right line, start. #
"A_diag_r_abo_cor", # Diagonal to right upper chunk. #
"A_diag_r_bel_cor", # Diagonal to right lower chunk. #
"A_diag_r", # Diagonal to right line. #
"A_diag_r_end", # Diagonal to right line, end. #
"A_diag_l_st", # Diagonal to left line, start. #
"A_diag_l_abo_cor", # Diagonal to left upper chunk. #
"A_diag_l_bel_cor", # Diagonal to left lower chunk. #
"A_diag_l", # Diagonal to left line. #
"A_diag_l_end", # Diagonal to left line, end. #
] # Don't touch. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#


ST_object = { # Don't touch.
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# * Creating Arrow Objects * #
# #
# Here you build arrow objects for each tree. Each arrow fragment must be #
# created as a unique arrow object, that way they can have requirements to be #
# enabled. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# #
# "ArrowObject" - Is the unique name for that arrow object. #
# "arrow_object" - Identifier, use always "arrow_object". #
# "arrow" - Is the graphic name from Arrow Graphics List section. #
# "dadskill" - Father Skill Object name. The skill object that conditions #
# this arrow object. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# "ArrowObject" => ["arrow_object", "arrow", "dadskill"],

"DSsSS" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_st", "DualSlash"],
"DSsRC" => ["arrow_object", "A_diag_r", "DualSlash"],
"DSeSS" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_end", "DualSlash"],
"DSeRC" => ["arrow_object", "A_diag_r_end", "DualSlash"],
"RCsFF" => ["arrow_object", "A_diag_r", "RagingCut"],
"RCeFF" => ["arrow_object", "A_diag_r_end", "RagingCut"],
"SSsTS" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_st", "SpinningSlash"],
"SSeTS" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_end", "SpinningSlash"],
"SSsSS" => ["arrow_object", "A_diag_r", "SpinningSlash"],
"SSeSS" => ["arrow_object", "A_diag_r_end", "SpinningSlash"],
"MF_1b1" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_st", "MF_1"],
"MF_1b2" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_end", "MF_1"],
"MF_4_1" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_st", "MF_4"],
"MF_4_2" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_end", "MF_4"],
"WA_1_1" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_st", "WA_1"],
"WA_1_2" => ["arrow_object", "A_ver_end", "WA_1"],

# #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#


#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# * Creating Skill Objects * #
# #
# Here you build skill objects for each tree. They contain the info regarding #
# their levels and requirements to be enabled, and for enabling other skill #
# objects. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# #
# "SkillObject" - Is the unique name for that skill object. #
# reqlvl - Is the actor needed level for that object to be enabled. #
# "dadskill" - Father skill Object name. The skill object that conditions #
# this skill object. #
# maxlvl - Is the maximum skill points spendable on this skill object. #
# childreqlvl - Is the necessary ammount of points in this skill object to #
# allow spending points in skills linked to this one. #
# idlvl... - Are the Skill IDs for each level of that skill. #
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# "SkillObject" => [reqlvl, "dadskill", maxlvl, childreqlvl, idlvl1, idlvl2,...],

"DualSlash" => [1, nil, 3, 0, 1, 2, 3],
"PowerStrike" => [1, nil, 3, 0, 4, 5, 6],
"PreciseBlow" => [1, nil, 3, 0, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13],
"KillShot" => [1, nil, 3, 0, 7, 8, 9],
"QuickBurst" => [1, nil, 3, 0, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23],
"ClusterMissile" => [1, nil, 3, 0, 24, 25, 26],
"Fireball" => [1, nil, 3, 0, 10, 11, 12],
"RagingCut" => [10, "DualSlash", 3, 3, 28, 29, 30],
"SpinningSlash" => [10, "DualSlash", 3, 3, 31, 32, 33],
"FlamingFury" => [25, "RagingCut", 1, 3, 34],
"TornadoStrike" => [25, "SpinningSlash", 1, 3, 35],
"ShockSlash" => [25, "SpinningSlash", 1, 3, 36],

} # Don't touch. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#


ST_tree_build = { # Don't touch.
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# * Tree Building * #
# #
# Here you build each skill tree using the previous set'd skill and arrow #
# objects. #
# #
# There are 7 slots per row, being 1, 4 and 7 for skill objects, while 2,3,5 #
# and 6 are for arrow objects. Rows have no max limit, you have the first one #
# for skills, next two are for arrows and so. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# #
# "TREE_NAME" - Is the tree unique name. #
# "obj..." - Skill or Arrow Object name from the previous sections. #
# For empty slot use nil. #
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# "TREE_NAME" => [ obj 1, obj 2, obj 3, obj 4, obj 5, obj 6, obj 7]

"BLADE" => ["DualSlash", nil, nil, nil, nil, nil, nil,
"DSsSS", "DSsRC", nil, nil, nil, nil, nil,
"DSeSS", nil, "DSeRC", nil, nil, nil, nil,
"SpinningSlash", nil, nil, "RagingCut", nil, nil, nil,
"SSsTS", "SSsSS", nil, nil, "RCsFF", nil, nil,
"SSsTS", nil, "SSeSS", nil, nil, "RCeFF", nil,
"TornadoStrike", nil, nil, "ShockSlash", nil, nil, "FlamingFury",],

"SMASH" => ["WA_1" , nil, nil, nil, nil, nil, nil,
"WA_1_1", nil, nil, nil, nil, nil, nil,
"WA_1_2", nil, nil, nil, nil, nil, nil,
"WA_2" ],
"MELEE" => ["MF_1" ,"MF_1a1","MF_1a2", "MF_2", nil, nil, "MF_4",
"MF_1b1", nil, nil, nil, nil, nil,"MF_4_1",
"MF_1b2", nil, nil, nil, nil, nil,"MF_4_2",
"MF_3" , nil, nil, nil, nil, nil, "MF_5"],

} # Don't touch. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#


ST_class_assign = { # Don't touch.
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# * Asigning Skill Trees to Classes * #
# #
# Here you set the available trees for each class. Max of 3 trees per class. #
# If less, use nil. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# #
# ClassID - Is the class id, d'oh. #
# "TREE..." - Are the tree's unique names from Tree Building section, #
# this class have available. #
# "Display..." - Are the displayed name for that skill tree. Ex: Having #
# "Protection" tree for Warriors and Paladins in WoW. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# ClassID => ["TREE_1", "TREE_2", "TREE_3", "Display 1", "Display 2", "Display 3"],

9 => ["BLADE", "SMASH", "MELEE", "Blade", "Smash", "Melee"],

} # Don't touch. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#


#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
end # of Skill Tree's setup script. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#

I don't see what could cause the problem. The first skill tree shows up just fine, with all the skills and everything, but when I try and switch to the other trees, it comes up with that error message.

P.S. I do not have skills set up for the other trees, could that mess things up?

[leongon]

You have trees with unexisting skill objects:

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"SMASH"      => ["WA_1"  ,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,
                  "WA_1_1",     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,
                  "WA_1_2",     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,
                  "WA_2" ],
"MELEE"      => ["MF_1"  ,"MF_1a1","MF_1a2",  "MF_2",     nil,     nil,  "MF_4",
                  "MF_1b1",     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,"MF_4_1",
                  "MF_1b2",     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,"MF_4_2",
                  "MF_3"  ,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,     nil,  "MF_5"],

Make the Class assign like:

CODE

9 => ["BLADE", nil, nil, "Blade", nil, nil],

Til you finish setting it up.

[FlyingPenguin]

Ok, thanks! I had forgotten to delete those out of the other skill trees.
It works perfectly now!

[leongon]

v1.2
With many new features, including many of those you people have suggested. Check the first post.

I feel like this script is my master piece *_*

[wifflefish]

I love it! A work of art! I've been looking for something like this for a long time. Thanks a lot!

[johnnydangerous6...]

Leo, feel free to use that "grid" image I posted as an example in your first post! Your English is very good, from what I can tell. I've been living in China for over a year now (teaching English, no less), so I know how it feels to struggle with a foreign language. If you have any trouble writing instructions, I'll be happy to "clarify" certain parts for you. Oh, and I really enjoyed the demo!

It seems I am experiencing considerable lag now that I've added up to 300 skills to my database. I have many, many more to go, too. I'm wondering if the lag is because my laptop sucks or if we can do something to clean up the code. I'll be taking a look at this...

This post has been edited by johnnydangerous66: Jul 23 2010, 09:22 PM