"Credit" thing, Can someone help me? Options

[Pera]

Can someone help to make me a script so I can add between New Game, and Continue a "Credit" button?
Since my game is not fully made by me, I would like to add that so I can credit everyone else as well.
Also I will credit the person who helps me with this.
Thanks in advance!


Pera

[Kaust]

I'm not much of a scripter so I can't help with this task.
However, I'd like to point out a script isn't really necessary for this, credits are commonly placed either at the opening and/or closing sequences of a game (and really all other popular media).
Though I can understand the desire to make a permanently available credit screen the choice to place it specifically between New Game and Continue also seems quite strange...

[Pera]

I'm not much of a scripter so I can't help with this task.
However, I'd like to point out a script isn't really necessary for this, credits are commonly placed either at the opening and/or closing sequences of a game (and really all other popular media).
Though I can understand the desire to make a permanently available credit screen the choice to place it specifically between New Game and Continue also seems quite strange...

Well, I know that I can make that type of "credit button" but I would also like to make it be permanently visible cause I've seen that in many games and it doesn't have to be right between New Game and Continue button, I just thought to give scripters the Idea of what I would like exactly. Anyway thanks Kaust. If I don't find a script, I will have to use this. I will credit you as well for helping me to have in mind another way!
Cheers!!!

[Myst]

Working on it right now, trying to educate myself on scripts. Still look for someone else though, I'm a scripting newbie.

[Pera]

Working on it right now, trying to educate myself on scripts. Still look for someone else though, I'm a scripting newbie.

Oh great to know that someone is trying to help me out! Thank you!
Cheers! <--- I Think this became my new signature

[Myst]

Almost done it (don't expect too much of it though)

edit:

here it is, I know Kread-Ex told me to shorten my scripts to only what I had edited but I keep getting constant errors so I just did a whole rewrite.
If you have any compatibility issues let me know.

line #261 is what is displayed in credits. This is was the best I could do to my ability. If you think it's script worthy I'll post it in the RGSS2 section.

Edit: Kread-Ex made the code shorter for me and showed me how. Now you can just paste it below Materials instead of replacing Scene_Title
(The second codebox is the original script, first being the edit by Kread-Ex (Which you should use)

CODE

#==============================================================================
# Credit Option Menu by Myst 2/20/2012 (Shortened thanks to Kread-Ex)
# Request by: Pera
# Edits: Scene_Title rewrite
# Installation: Replace Scene_Title with this.
# Line #261 is what is displayed on the credit box.
# Info: This is my second script edit any criticism/helpful suggestions would
# be extremely appreciated.
# - Myst
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This class performs the title screen processing.
#==============================================================================

class Scene_Title < Scene_Base  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def create_command_window
    s1 = Vocab::new_game
    s2 = Vocab::continue
    s3 = Vocab::shutdown
    s4 = 'Credits'
    @command_window = Window_Command.new(172, [s1, s2, s3, s4])
    @command_window.x = (544 - @command_window.width) / 2
    @command_window.y = 288
    if @continue_enabled                    # If continue is enabled
      @command_window.index = 1             # Move cursor over command
    else                                    # If disabled
      @command_window.draw_item(1, false)   # Make command semi-transparent
    end
    @command_window.openness = 0
    @command_window.open
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
    super
    @command_window.update
    if Input.trigger?(Input::C)
      case @command_window.index
      when 0    #New game
        command_new_game
      when 1    # Continue
        command_continue
      when 2    # Shutdown
        command_shutdown
      when 3    # Credits
        command_credits
      end
      end
    end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: Credits
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_credits
    Sound.play_decision
    p('Game made by X, game made by Y, released: X/XX/XXXX X:XX PM/AM, Drawings made by X, Scripts done by X, etc.')
    end
end

CODE

#==============================================================================
# Credit Option Menu by Myst 2/20/2012
# Request by: Pera
# Edits: Scene_Title rewrite
# Installation: Replace Scene_Title with this.
# Line #261 is what is displayed on the credit box.
# Info: This is my second script edit any criticism/helpful suggestions would
# be extremely appreciated.
# - Myst
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This class performs the title screen processing.
#==============================================================================

class Scene_Title < Scene_Base  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Main Processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def main
    if $BTEST                         # If battle test
      battle_test                     # Start battle test
    else                              # If normal play
      super                           # Usual main processing
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Start processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def start
    super
    load_database                     # Load database
    create_game_objects               # Create game objects
    check_continue                    # Determine if continue is enabled
    create_title_graphic              # Create title graphic
    create_command_window             # Create command window
    play_title_music                  # Play title screen music
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Execute Transition
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def perform_transition
    Graphics.transition(20)
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Post-Start Processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def post_start
    super
    open_command_window
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Pre-termination Processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def pre_terminate
    super
    close_command_window
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Termination Processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def terminate
    super
    dispose_command_window
    snapshot_for_background
    dispose_title_graphic
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
    super
    @command_window.update
    if Input.trigger?(Input::C)
      case @command_window.index
      when 0    #New game
        command_new_game
      when 1    # Continue
        command_continue
      when 2    # Shutdown
        command_shutdown
      when 3    # Credits
        command_credits
        end
      end
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Load Database
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def load_database
    $data_actors        = load_data("Data/Actors.rvdata")
    $data_classes       = load_data("Data/Classes.rvdata")
    $data_skills        = load_data("Data/Skills.rvdata")
    $data_items         = load_data("Data/Items.rvdata")
    $data_weapons       = load_data("Data/Weapons.rvdata")
    $data_armors        = load_data("Data/Armors.rvdata")
    $data_enemies       = load_data("Data/Enemies.rvdata")
    $data_troops        = load_data("Data/Troops.rvdata")
    $data_states        = load_data("Data/States.rvdata")
    $data_animations    = load_data("Data/Animations.rvdata")
    $data_common_events = load_data("Data/CommonEvents.rvdata")
    $data_system        = load_data("Data/System.rvdata")
    $data_areas         = load_data("Data/Areas.rvdata")
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Load Battle Test Database
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def load_bt_database
    $data_actors        = load_data("Data/BT_Actors.rvdata")
    $data_classes       = load_data("Data/BT_Classes.rvdata")
    $data_skills        = load_data("Data/BT_Skills.rvdata")
    $data_items         = load_data("Data/BT_Items.rvdata")
    $data_weapons       = load_data("Data/BT_Weapons.rvdata")
    $data_armors        = load_data("Data/BT_Armors.rvdata")
    $data_enemies       = load_data("Data/BT_Enemies.rvdata")
    $data_troops        = load_data("Data/BT_Troops.rvdata")
    $data_states        = load_data("Data/BT_States.rvdata")
    $data_animations    = load_data("Data/BT_Animations.rvdata")
    $data_common_events = load_data("Data/BT_CommonEvents.rvdata")
    $data_system        = load_data("Data/BT_System.rvdata")
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Game Objects
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def create_game_objects
    $game_temp          = Game_Temp.new
    $game_message       = Game_Message.new
    $game_system        = Game_System.new
    $game_switches      = Game_Switches.new
    $game_variables     = Game_Variables.new
    $game_self_switches = Game_SelfSwitches.new
    $game_actors        = Game_Actors.new
    $game_party         = Game_Party.new
    $game_troop         = Game_Troop.new
    $game_map           = Game_Map.new
    $game_player        = Game_Player.new
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Determine if Continue is Enabled
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def check_continue
    @continue_enabled = (Dir.glob('Save*.rvdata').size > 0)
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Title Graphic
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def create_title_graphic
    @sprite = Sprite.new
    @sprite.bitmap = Cache.system("Title")
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Dispose of Title Graphic
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def dispose_title_graphic
    @sprite.bitmap.dispose
    @sprite.dispose
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def create_command_window
    s1 = Vocab::new_game
    s2 = Vocab::continue
    s3 = Vocab::shutdown
    s4 = 'Credits'
    @command_window = Window_Command.new(172, [s1, s2, s3, s4])
    @command_window.x = (544 - @command_window.width) / 2
    @command_window.y = 288
    if @continue_enabled                    # If continue is enabled
      @command_window.index = 1             # Move cursor over command
    else                                    # If disabled
      @command_window.draw_item(1, false)   # Make command semi-transparent
    end
    @command_window.openness = 0
    @command_window.open
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Dispose of Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def dispose_command_window
    @command_window.dispose
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Open Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def open_command_window
    @command_window.open
    begin
      @command_window.update
      Graphics.update
    end until @command_window.openness == 255
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Close Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def close_command_window
    @command_window.close
    begin
      @command_window.update
      Graphics.update
    end until @command_window.openness == 0
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Play Title Screen Music
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def play_title_music
    $data_system.title_bgm.play
    RPG::BGS.stop
    RPG::ME.stop
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Check Player Start Location Existence
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def confirm_player_location
    if $data_system.start_map_id == 0
      print "Player start location not set."
      exit
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: New Game
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_new_game
    confirm_player_location
    Sound.play_decision
    $game_party.setup_starting_members            # Initial party
    $game_map.setup($data_system.start_map_id)    # Initial map position
    $game_player.moveto($data_system.start_x, $data_system.start_y)
    $game_player.refresh
    $scene = Scene_Map.new
    RPG::BGM.fade(1500)
    close_command_window
    Graphics.fadeout(60)
    Graphics.wait(40)
    Graphics.frame_count = 0
    RPG::BGM.stop
    $game_map.autoplay
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: Continue
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_continue
    if @continue_enabled
      Sound.play_decision
      $scene = Scene_File.new(false, true, false)
    else
      Sound.play_buzzer
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: Shutdown
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_shutdown
    Sound.play_decision
    RPG::BGM.fade(800)
    RPG::BGS.fade(800)
    RPG::ME.fade(800)
    $scene = nil
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: Credits
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_credits
    Sound.play_decision
    p('Game made by X, game made by Y, released: X/XX/XXXX X:XX PM/AM, Drawings made by X, Scripts done by X, etc.')
    end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Battle Test
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def battle_test
    load_bt_database                  # Load battle test database
    create_game_objects               # Create game objects
    Graphics.frame_count = 0          # Initialize play time
    $game_party.setup_battle_test_members
    $game_troop.setup($data_system.test_troop_id)
    $game_troop.can_escape = true
    $game_system.battle_bgm.play
    snapshot_for_background
    $scene = Scene_Battle.new
  end

This post has been edited by Myst: Feb 20 2012, 01:31 PM

[Pera]

Almost done it (don't expect too much of it though)

edit:

here it is, I know Kread-Ex told me to shorten my scripts to only what I had edited but I keep getting constant errors so I just did a whole rewrite.
If you have any compatibility issues let me know.

line #261 is what is displayed in credits. This is was the best I could do to my ability. If you think it's script worthy I'll post it in the RGSS2 section.

Edit: Kread-Ex made the code shorter for me and showed me how. Now you can just paste it below Materials instead of replacing Scene_Title
(The second codebox is the original script, first being the edit by Kread-Ex (Which you should use)

CODE

#==============================================================================
# Credit Option Menu by Myst 2/20/2012 (Shortened thanks to Kread-Ex)
# Request by: Pera
# Edits: Scene_Title rewrite
# Installation: Replace Scene_Title with this.
# Line #261 is what is displayed on the credit box.
# Info: This is my second script edit any criticism/helpful suggestions would
# be extremely appreciated.
# - Myst
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This class performs the title screen processing.
#==============================================================================

class Scene_Title < Scene_Base  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def create_command_window
    s1 = Vocab::new_game
    s2 = Vocab::continue
    s3 = Vocab::shutdown
    s4 = 'Credits'
    @command_window = Window_Command.new(172, [s1, s2, s3, s4])
    @command_window.x = (544 - @command_window.width) / 2
    @command_window.y = 288
    if @continue_enabled                    # If continue is enabled
      @command_window.index = 1             # Move cursor over command
    else                                    # If disabled
      @command_window.draw_item(1, false)   # Make command semi-transparent
    end
    @command_window.openness = 0
    @command_window.open
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
    super
    @command_window.update
    if Input.trigger?(Input::C)
      case @command_window.index
      when 0    #New game
        command_new_game
      when 1    # Continue
        command_continue
      when 2    # Shutdown
        command_shutdown
      when 3    # Credits
        command_credits
      end
      end
    end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: Credits
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_credits
    Sound.play_decision
    p('Game made by X, game made by Y, released: X/XX/XXXX X:XX PM/AM, Drawings made by X, Scripts done by X, etc.')
    end
end

CODE

#==============================================================================
# Credit Option Menu by Myst 2/20/2012
# Request by: Pera
# Edits: Scene_Title rewrite
# Installation: Replace Scene_Title with this.
# Line #261 is what is displayed on the credit box.
# Info: This is my second script edit any criticism/helpful suggestions would
# be extremely appreciated.
# - Myst
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#  This class performs the title screen processing.
#==============================================================================

class Scene_Title < Scene_Base  
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Main Processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def main
    if $BTEST                         # If battle test
      battle_test                     # Start battle test
    else                              # If normal play
      super                           # Usual main processing
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Start processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def start
    super
    load_database                     # Load database
    create_game_objects               # Create game objects
    check_continue                    # Determine if continue is enabled
    create_title_graphic              # Create title graphic
    create_command_window             # Create command window
    play_title_music                  # Play title screen music
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Execute Transition
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def perform_transition
    Graphics.transition(20)
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Post-Start Processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def post_start
    super
    open_command_window
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Pre-termination Processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def pre_terminate
    super
    close_command_window
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Termination Processing
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def terminate
    super
    dispose_command_window
    snapshot_for_background
    dispose_title_graphic
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Frame Update
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def update
    super
    @command_window.update
    if Input.trigger?(Input::C)
      case @command_window.index
      when 0    #New game
        command_new_game
      when 1    # Continue
        command_continue
      when 2    # Shutdown
        command_shutdown
      when 3    # Credits
        command_credits
        end
      end
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Load Database
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def load_database
    $data_actors        = load_data("Data/Actors.rvdata")
    $data_classes       = load_data("Data/Classes.rvdata")
    $data_skills        = load_data("Data/Skills.rvdata")
    $data_items         = load_data("Data/Items.rvdata")
    $data_weapons       = load_data("Data/Weapons.rvdata")
    $data_armors        = load_data("Data/Armors.rvdata")
    $data_enemies       = load_data("Data/Enemies.rvdata")
    $data_troops        = load_data("Data/Troops.rvdata")
    $data_states        = load_data("Data/States.rvdata")
    $data_animations    = load_data("Data/Animations.rvdata")
    $data_common_events = load_data("Data/CommonEvents.rvdata")
    $data_system        = load_data("Data/System.rvdata")
    $data_areas         = load_data("Data/Areas.rvdata")
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Load Battle Test Database
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def load_bt_database
    $data_actors        = load_data("Data/BT_Actors.rvdata")
    $data_classes       = load_data("Data/BT_Classes.rvdata")
    $data_skills        = load_data("Data/BT_Skills.rvdata")
    $data_items         = load_data("Data/BT_Items.rvdata")
    $data_weapons       = load_data("Data/BT_Weapons.rvdata")
    $data_armors        = load_data("Data/BT_Armors.rvdata")
    $data_enemies       = load_data("Data/BT_Enemies.rvdata")
    $data_troops        = load_data("Data/BT_Troops.rvdata")
    $data_states        = load_data("Data/BT_States.rvdata")
    $data_animations    = load_data("Data/BT_Animations.rvdata")
    $data_common_events = load_data("Data/BT_CommonEvents.rvdata")
    $data_system        = load_data("Data/BT_System.rvdata")
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Game Objects
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def create_game_objects
    $game_temp          = Game_Temp.new
    $game_message       = Game_Message.new
    $game_system        = Game_System.new
    $game_switches      = Game_Switches.new
    $game_variables     = Game_Variables.new
    $game_self_switches = Game_SelfSwitches.new
    $game_actors        = Game_Actors.new
    $game_party         = Game_Party.new
    $game_troop         = Game_Troop.new
    $game_map           = Game_Map.new
    $game_player        = Game_Player.new
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Determine if Continue is Enabled
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def check_continue
    @continue_enabled = (Dir.glob('Save*.rvdata').size > 0)
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Title Graphic
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def create_title_graphic
    @sprite = Sprite.new
    @sprite.bitmap = Cache.system("Title")
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Dispose of Title Graphic
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def dispose_title_graphic
    @sprite.bitmap.dispose
    @sprite.dispose
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Create Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def create_command_window
    s1 = Vocab::new_game
    s2 = Vocab::continue
    s3 = Vocab::shutdown
    s4 = 'Credits'
    @command_window = Window_Command.new(172, [s1, s2, s3, s4])
    @command_window.x = (544 - @command_window.width) / 2
    @command_window.y = 288
    if @continue_enabled                    # If continue is enabled
      @command_window.index = 1             # Move cursor over command
    else                                    # If disabled
      @command_window.draw_item(1, false)   # Make command semi-transparent
    end
    @command_window.openness = 0
    @command_window.open
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Dispose of Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def dispose_command_window
    @command_window.dispose
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Open Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def open_command_window
    @command_window.open
    begin
      @command_window.update
      Graphics.update
    end until @command_window.openness == 255
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Close Command Window
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def close_command_window
    @command_window.close
    begin
      @command_window.update
      Graphics.update
    end until @command_window.openness == 0
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Play Title Screen Music
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def play_title_music
    $data_system.title_bgm.play
    RPG::BGS.stop
    RPG::ME.stop
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Check Player Start Location Existence
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def confirm_player_location
    if $data_system.start_map_id == 0
      print "Player start location not set."
      exit
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: New Game
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_new_game
    confirm_player_location
    Sound.play_decision
    $game_party.setup_starting_members            # Initial party
    $game_map.setup($data_system.start_map_id)    # Initial map position
    $game_player.moveto($data_system.start_x, $data_system.start_y)
    $game_player.refresh
    $scene = Scene_Map.new
    RPG::BGM.fade(1500)
    close_command_window
    Graphics.fadeout(60)
    Graphics.wait(40)
    Graphics.frame_count = 0
    RPG::BGM.stop
    $game_map.autoplay
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: Continue
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_continue
    if @continue_enabled
      Sound.play_decision
      $scene = Scene_File.new(false, true, false)
    else
      Sound.play_buzzer
    end
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: Shutdown
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_shutdown
    Sound.play_decision
    RPG::BGM.fade(800)
    RPG::BGS.fade(800)
    RPG::ME.fade(800)
    $scene = nil
  end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Command: Credits
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def command_credits
    Sound.play_decision
    p('Game made by X, game made by Y, released: X/XX/XXXX X:XX PM/AM, Drawings made by X, Scripts done by X, etc.')
    end
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # * Battle Test
  #--------------------------------------------------------------------------
  def battle_test
    load_bt_database                  # Load battle test database
    create_game_objects               # Create game objects
    Graphics.frame_count = 0          # Initialize play time
    $game_party.setup_battle_test_members
    $game_troop.setup($data_system.test_troop_id)
    $game_troop.can_escape = true
    $game_system.battle_bgm.play
    snapshot_for_background
    $scene = Scene_Battle.new
  end

As I said Thank you so much! I can't describe how happy I am now. You will be credited second on the list (after me of course ).
BTW how did you learn how to script (if it is not a secret), since I never got an answer to that question from anyone else...

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I wouldn't really say I can script LOL, I'm just modifying and inserting operations from other parts of scripts.
I have a little advantage though so since I know how to program in basic. Once you know a language it opens the door for a lot of other programming languages. I've also spent a lot of time looking in the RGSS2 Scripting Manual (which you can find if you click help in the script editor)
however, I still believe experiencing it hands first just by moving and editing snippets of code helps the best.