Dual Wield -> Free Hands

[Fomar0153 121]

Dual Wield -> Free Hands

Version 1.0

by Fomar0153

 

Introduction

This script changes the functionality of Dual Wield to allow the equipping of shield or one handed weapons in the off hand (shield slot) also supports two handed weapons.

 

Features

+ Can equip one handed weapons or shields in off-hand.

+ Two handed weapons.

 

Screenshot

 

How to Use

First copy the script into your scripts section then consult further instruction located at the top of the script.

 

Script

The most update version of this script can always be found on my blog.

Direct Link.

 

F.A.Q.

No questions asked.

 

Credits and Thanks

Fomar0153

 

Author's Notes

Not 100% that there are no bugs, let me know if you find any. Thanks.

[Hesufo 12]

Finally a solution to the Dual Wield issue.

 

Good job Fomar, I'm pretty sure a lot of people will find this super useful~

[Knightmare 170]

Hey alright! Nice job Foam, glad to see this. Keep up the good work my man.

[Maliki 4]

Awesome-sauce! Thanks a lot!

[+ Shadow Fox 5]

I have a Gem in my game that allows dual wielding.

This script will still work right, when the gem is equipped?

(Fomar0153 I am using your equipment slot script as well)

Edited January 31, 2012 by Shadow Fox

[Mr. Bubble 116]

I have a Gem in my game that allows dual wielding.

This script will still work right, when the gem is equipped?

(Fomar0153 I am using your equipment slot script as well)

 

Why can't you test it yourself?

[+ Shadow Fox 5]

I have a Gem in my game that allows dual wielding.

This script will still work right, when the gem is equipped?

(Fomar0153 I am using your equipment slot script as well)

 

Why can't you test it yourself?

 

Er. I was about to edit my post after testing it out myself. It clashed with the settings of the equipment slot, and the gems

(And other pieces of armour) that should have been in their own slots weren't in their own slots but the accessory slot.

[Patrick 0]

Looks pretty awesome, except the round shield isn't round. No, joking aside, I really like this one.

[Fomar0153 121]

@Hesufo, Knightmare, Maliki, Patrick: Thanks, let me know if there are any problems further down the line.

 

@ShadowFox: This and my custom equip slots script are not compatible, unfortunately I had to overwrite some of the same methods. I am planning on updating my custom slots script to include note tagging which will reduce it's need to overwrite methods in the future.

[DJPrichard 3]

@Fomar0153 - mate, as always (second time already) I am surprised by your scripts. This is damn good idea, only thing I'm looking forward when this and your custom slot script will be compatible (if you plan to do it in future). But I'm thinking that I can make something like dual wield with custom slots already.

[+ Shadow Fox 5]

Oh well. Thanks Fomar0153. Wish I could have PM'd you that question, instead of posting in the forum.

[Fomar0153 121]

@Fomar0153 - mate, as always (second time already) I am surprised by your scripts. This is damn good idea, only thing I'm looking forward when this and your custom slot script will be compatible (if you plan to do it in future). But I'm thinking that I can make something like dual wield with custom slots already.

In the future, presently I'm working the scripts for my own game and the scripts for someone else.

Oh well. Thanks Fomar0153. Wish I could have PM'd you that question, instead of posting in the forum.

No that's what the forum topics are for.

[+ Shadow Fox 5]

So Fomar0153 when you update the equipment script, that should work with the dual weapon script right?

(And I kinda feel a little silly asking some questions especially if they sound very noobish.)

[+ Tuomo L 116]

Can you make it so that certain character can dual wield even two handed weapons?

[Shadonn 12]

@Mister Big T- Umm...wouldn't that defeat the purpose of calling it a two handed weapon? Might as well label it a big ass sword instead. Makes more sense. Otherwise it wouldn't really be two handed.

[Balthier99 24]

A very useful script indeed. I'm going to use it.

 

Just a question: is there a way I can force a shield to be equipped on one of the weapon's slot? Like a script call?

[Fomar0153 121]

Can you make it so that certain character can dual wield even two handed weapons?

A small edit:

 

=begin
Duel Wield -> Free Hands
by Fomar0153
Version 1.0
----------------------
Notes
----------------------
No requirements
Changes dual wielding to allow characters to equip shield or one handed
weapons in the shield slot. Also allows for two handed weapons.
----------------------
Instructions
----------------------
Notetag two handed weapon with <two-handed> and have them
disable the shield slot.
I would reccomend changing the slot name to Main Hand and Off Hand
or something similiar
----------------------
Known bugs
----------------------
None
=end
class Game_Actor

 def equip_slots
return [0,0,2,3,4] if @actor_id == 1 # edit here and copy line for every character who is able to duel wield two-handed weapons but they will be unable to use shields
return [0,1,2,3,4]
 end

 def change_equip(slot_id, item)
return unless trade_item_with_party(item, equips[slot_id])
return if (item && equip_slots[slot_id] != item.etype_id) and
  not (dual_wield? and (equip_slots[slot_id] == 1 and item.etype_id == 0))
@equips[slot_id].object = item
refresh
 end

 def release_unequippable_items(item_gain = true)
@equips.each_with_index do |item, i|
  if !equippable?(item.object,equip_slots[i]) || (item.object.etype_id != equip_slots[i] and
	  not (dual_wield? and (equip_slots[i] == 1 and item.object.etype_id == 0)))
	trade_item_with_party(nil, item.object) if item_gain
	item.object = nil
  end
end
 end

 def equippable?(item, slot = nil)
unless slot.nil?
  if slot == 1 and dual_wield?
	return (super(item) and not equip_type_sealed?(1)) if item.is_a?(RPG::Weapon)
  end
end
return super(item)
 end

end

class RPG::Weapon

 def two_handed?
return self.note.include?("<two-handed>")
 end

end

class Window_EquipItem < Window_ItemList

 def include?(item)
return true if item == nil
return false unless item.is_a?(RPG::EquipItem)
return false if @slot_id < 0
return false if @actor.equip_slots[@slot_id] == 1 and
  (item.is_a?(RPG::Weapon) and item.two_handed?)
return false if (item.etype_id != @actor.equip_slots[@slot_id]) and
  not (@actor.dual_wield? and (@actor.equip_slots[@slot_id] == 1 and item.etype_id == 0))
return @actor.equippable?(item,@actor.equip_slots[@slot_id])
 end

end

 

A very useful script indeed. I'm going to use it.

 

Just a question: is there a way I can force a shield to be equipped on one of the weapon's slot? Like a script call?

 

No. This script does not feature the ability to duel wield shields.

If you need to force it you could do something like:

	b = Game_BaseItem.new
b.object = $data_armors[1]

And then force it onto the actor either through a new method call or by making @equips accessible.

Edited February 2, 2012 by Fomar0153

[Draconis Feral 0]

Is this script compatible with Yanfly's Ace Equip Engine? Thanx

[Fomar0153 121]

Why would I know? Try it.

My gut instinct is a yes.

[Joshua Murph 5]

In the future, would this ever allow for dual wield shields or reverse wield a sword and shield? Like with Final Fantasy 3?

[Fomar0153 121]

In the future, would this ever allow for dual wield shields or reverse wield a sword and shield? Like with Final Fantasy 3?

 

Those are not features I intend to add, sorry.

[Joshua Murph 5]

ahhhh that sucks, because that would have been cool. After you release the final version, is it okay if I have someone add on to this to make that a feature? Obviously you will get the credit you deserve either way.

[Fomar0153 121]

Unless any bugs are found this is the finished version.

You can feel free to request edits to it as long as I'm credited as the original maker.

[Joshua Murph 5]

Awesome!!!!! I just didn't want to start asking for this add on with your permission. You are an amazing scripter, and I hope you keep up the great work.

[fbu 54]

Thanks! This is very useful, will help me improving my game. Thank you friend.