rpg maker vx ace Face Frames (for RPG Maker VX Ace)

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 _{Face Frames} 

Author: Rikifive
Engine:  RPG Maker VX Ace
Version: 1.1 (2020-10-03)

_Introduction

Personally I don't work with RM anymore, but I often get asked for help / get requests and this time, fellow devs asked for something, that would draw frames on top of faces, without having to modify every single image with faces.

While modifying the facesets themselves is an absolutely valid strategy, there might be some hassle or imperfections involved with it in specific circumstances such as when wanting to support multiple windowskins and give players the option to select their preferred one in the game settings OR when simply deciding to switch to another windowskin at some point during development. ...Or perhaps someone can't afford GIMP, some may even not be able to run Paint on their hardware. Things happen, sad times. 

 This script's goal is to help you save some time you'd spent on doing (potentially tons of) repetitive manual work.

_Description

This script draws frames on top of faces displayed in message boxes, menus etc..

No work required, the frames are drawn using windowskin ("Window" image in the Graphics\System folder, that is).

You can also make your own custom 96x96 frame images and switch between these on the fly by adjusting in-game variable.

 

Also, by adding this script you'll be able to draw window frames wherever you want.
To draw a frame in window contents, use this draw method:

draw_window_frame(x, y, width, height)

This will draw window frame in specified coordinates and dimensions, using current windowskin.

_Instructions

SCRIPT DIFFICULTY:     
This script is basically Plug & Play if you intend to use the windowskin.

-=> Place script(s) below ▼ Materials; above ▼ Main Process

If you want to use custom images for frames:
- Draw a frame with the same dimensions as a single face (96x96)
- Name the file: "frame" OR "frame0", "frame1", "frame2"...(see configuration)
- Put it/these in PROJECT_NAME\Graphics\Faces
- Configure the script to your needs

_Screenshots

Spoiler

MESSAGE BOX BEFORE & AFTER

IN-GAME MENU BEFORE & AFTER

 

 

USING FRAME IMAGES

 

Variable set to 11:

Variable set to 12:

 

 

_{Terms of Use}

You ARE allowed to use this script in non-commercial projects.
 You ARE allowed to use this script in commercial projects.
     It's just a little script, so let's not paniK lmao
     If you'd like to support my works nevertheless, donating any amount
     would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. c:
     If your project generates decent revenue, give me $0.01 pls
     ( https://paypal.me/rikifive )
You ARE allowed to edit this script to your needs.
You ARE NOT allowed to repost or post modified versions of this script
     without my permission.
 and you ARE DEFINITELY NOT allowed to claim this script as your own lmao

How to credit me: Just include my name "Rikifive" somewhere in the credits... if you don't mind 

Good luck!

 

_{Download Script}

 view and copy/download: Pastebin

 download as attachment: Face Frames (RPG Maker VX Ace).txt

 

_Addons

 Face Frames - YEA Ace Battle Engine Addon

 Face Frames - YEA Victory Aftermath Addon

_Certificates

Egghead stuff confirmed.

This script was tested by Eric. He didn't complain.

 

Edited October 4, 2020 by Rikifive
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