Help A Noob (Events and Other Concerns)

[EruditeBlue]

Hello everybody! I am an RPGVX Ace Noob. And proud. 

Anyway, there are several issues that I've encountered so far (and many more will occur as I progress through my game, I am sure). Please don't laugh. Well, you're allowed to, but spare my delicate feelings by answering as if the answers to my questions aren't utterly obvious. 

1. Names. Yes. You know how you can make text pop up, and insert a graphic, essentially making the actor "talk"? Well... how would you enter a name above that text? If you had a character called Captain Awesome, for example, how would you be able to insert that name above his text and face graphic?
2. Events. Well, I know events are a huge topic, however I have a few more specific questions... Firstly, how would you stop an event from repeating itself? For example, if an actor goes to her father, has a conversation, and receives money from him, how would you make sure that the next time the actor goes up to her father, this doesn't repeat (so that the player can't cheat) and that another line of text would be repeated instead (like, "What are you still doing here? Can't you see you've robbed me blind already, you unwanted brat?" ) Secondly, how could I remove an event? For example, my character goes and talks to someone, who tells the character to meet them at a certain place (let's say the ice cream shop). How would I make this person disappear from the place where they had met initially? 

I'll probably have tons more questions, so anybody who would be a perfect little angel and volunteer to be messaged by a needy noob who has no idea what she's doing whenever she needs help would be appreciated. You will be paid. In karma and imaginary cookies. 

Thank you!  (These smilies scare me)

 

[TheGreenHorse]

Use the event called "Show Text"

Use self-switches and switches. Then make a new page and tick one of these and then select which one you want.

 

[EruditeBlue]

 Yes, I understand "Show Text" but that just allows you to enter text and a picture. I was wondering if you could also add a name above that.

 

[CrazyCrab]

For 1. you may also want to use this script - http://yanflychannel.wordpress.com/rmvxa/core-scripts/ace-message-system/

I'm not sure if it's a really good idea to use scripts if you're new, but it's easy to use and for me it's a must have, I have it in every project I make.

Just make sure to carefully read the page I've linked you to and you should be alright,it also lets you do a lot of other cool stuff among displaying name tags that you asked for.

 

[EruditeBlue]

For 1. you may also want to use this script - http://yanflychannel.wordpress.com/rmvxa/core-scripts/ace-message-system/

I'm not sure if it's a really good idea to use scripts if you're new, but it's easy to use and for me it's a must have, I have it in every project I make.

Just make sure to carefully read the page I've linked you to and you should be alright,it also lets you do a lot of other cool stuff among displaying name tags that you asked for.

Thank you! That seems helpful.

 

[Ultim]

-For the events,to make an event not repeat itself,you can use Switches or Self-Switches.

Screenshots :

First Tab



How to add Switch



Second Tab :



-For the event to disappear,use Switches too :

Screenshots :

First Tab :



Second Tab :

 

[Zoltor]

For 1. you may also want to use this script - http://yanflychannel.wordpress.com/rmvxa/core-scripts/ace-message-system/

I'm not sure if it's a really good idea to use scripts if you're new, but it's easy to use and for me it's a must have, I have it in every project I make.

Just make sure to carefully read the page I've linked you to and you should be alright,it also lets you do a lot of other cool stuff among displaying name tags that you asked for.

Yea this, It's really one of those scripts everyone should be using.

As for events not being repeatable, you want to turn on a switch, then make another page to that event, with the switch being on, as a page condition.

The same way, with a switch, but on the page that requires a switch, just don't put a event graphic there, keep it blank.

PS.

You should read up on tutorials about switches, and  tutorials about variables.

 

[EruditeBlue]

-For the events,to make an event not repeat itself,you can use Switches or Self-Switches.

Screenshots :

First Tab

EventTutorial1.PNG

How to add Switch

EventTutorial2.PNG

Second Tab :

EventTutorial3.PNG

-For the event to disappear,use Switches too :

Screenshots :

First Tab :

EventTutorial4.PNG

Second Tab :

EventTutorial5.PNG

Wow, that was super helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to do that! ^.^

 

[Ultim]

@EruditeBlue : No problem.I enjoy helping people with Eventing.If have any eventing problems,feel free to PM me.

 

[Tommy Gun]

Erudite: check my signature -- I made a beginner series of video tutorials. Part 3 goes pretty deep into switches and variables. All three parts have chapter links, so you can jump to any section you'd like.

 

[Shaz]

Sounds like you need to read some beginner tutorials, if you needed help to make an event do something different after something happens.


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