Dying while in a State causes a Game Over

[DannyJS1 0]

Essentially, I have a character that can go into a temporary powered state, but I want a game over if they die during it. I've attempted to search for something that does this, but to no avail. I tried using a permanent state script with a conditional branch, but that didn't work either. Asking for a request here, as I just can't find anything that gives a script or tutorial that does this.

[roninator2 256]

Two things

Gamesfreak keep state on death script

#==============================================================================
#
# ▼ Gamesfreak13563 - Stop State Removal on Death
# -- Last Updated: 2012.4.29
#
#==============================================================================
# ▼ Introduction
# =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
# This script allows you to set states that won't disappear upon actor death.
# The states will act as usual when the actor is dead, including counting down.
#
#==============================================================================
#==============================================================================
# ■ Options
#==============================================================================

module GF
  module STOP_STATES

	#State IDs that you would like to persist through death.

	  EXCLUDED_STATES = [20]

  end #STOP_STATES
end #GF

#==============================================================================
# ▼ Do not edit past this point.
#==============================================================================
#==========================================================================
#  ■  Game_BattlerBase
#==========================================================================

class Game_BattlerBase
  def clear_states_GF
	for state in $data_states
	  next if state.nil?
	  erase_state(state.id) unless  GF::STOP_STATES::EXCLUDED_STATES.include?(state.id)
	end
  end
end

#==========================================================================
#  ■  Game_Battler
#==========================================================================

class Game_Battler < Game_BattlerBase
  def die
	@hp = 0
	clear_states_GF
	clear_buffs
  end
end

and

module R2_State_GameOver
  State = 4
end
class Game_Actor < Game_Battler
  def perform_collapse_effect
    if $game_party.in_battle
      @sprite_effect_type = :collapse
      Sound.play_actor_collapse
    end
    actbat = nil
    $game_party.battle_members.each do |act|
      if actor.id == act.id
        actbat = $game_actors[act.id]
      end
    end
    if actbat != nil
      SceneManager.goto(Scene_Gameover) if actbat.dead? && actbat.state?(R2_State_GameOver::State)
    end
  end
end

change the state number

[DannyJS1 0]

2 hours ago, roninator2 said:

Two things

Gamesfreak keep state on death script

#==============================================================================
#
# ▼ Gamesfreak13563 - Stop State Removal on Death
# -- Last Updated: 2012.4.29
#
#==============================================================================
# ▼ Introduction
# =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
# This script allows you to set states that won't disappear upon actor death.
# The states will act as usual when the actor is dead, including counting down.
#
#==============================================================================
#==============================================================================
# ■ Options
#==============================================================================

module GF
  module STOP_STATES

	#State IDs that you would like to persist through death.

	  EXCLUDED_STATES = [20]

  end #STOP_STATES
end #GF

#==============================================================================
# ▼ Do not edit past this point.
#==============================================================================
#==========================================================================
#  ■  Game_BattlerBase
#==========================================================================

class Game_BattlerBase
  def clear_states_GF
	for state in $data_states
	  next if state.nil?
	  erase_state(state.id) unless  GF::STOP_STATES::EXCLUDED_STATES.include?(state.id)
	end
  end
end

#==========================================================================
#  ■  Game_Battler
#==========================================================================

class Game_Battler < Game_BattlerBase
  def die
	@hp = 0
	clear_states_GF
	clear_buffs
  end
end

and

module R2_State_GameOver
  State = 4
end
class Game_Actor < Game_Battler
  def perform_collapse_effect
    if $game_party.in_battle
      @sprite_effect_type = :collapse
      Sound.play_actor_collapse
    end
    actbat = nil
    $game_party.battle_members.each do |act|
      if actor.id == act.id
        actbat = $game_actors[act.id]
      end
    end
    if actbat != nil
      SceneManager.goto(Scene_Gameover) if actbat.dead? && actbat.state?(R2_State_GameOver::State)
    end
  end
end

change the state number

Awesome, that totally worked! Although I would like to put a message on screen and a different Game Over screen before the Game Over sequence starts, any way to do that? I do have some scripts that allow me to change the Game Over graphic in-game, specifically Zerbu Engine - Change or Randomize Game Over Graphic.

[roninator2 256]

Look for game over scripts. I think I wrote one that showed a message on the game over.

Let me see...

Ah, this is for a herb recover, but I can make something for you that will show a message because the call to game over with the previous code is different.

https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/event-before-game-over.130993/#post-1146044

 

[DannyJS1 0]

45 minutes ago, roninator2 said:

Look for game over scripts. I think I wrote one that showed a message on the game over.

Let me see...

Ah, this is for a herb recover, but I can make something for you that will show a message because the call to game over with the previous code is different.

https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/event-before-game-over.130993/#post-1146044

 

Yeah, if you can maybe try that I'd appreciate it. Essentially I just want a message to appear saying the character succumbed to the dark power. I would like to also have the game over screen be different, but I think I may have found a script that lets me have that happen.

[roninator2 256]

Try this

Set the message.

module R2_State_GameOver
  State = 4
  Message = "died in a frenzie."
  Act_Name = true  # use actor name in message
end
class Game_Actor < Game_Battler
  attr_reader :message_window
  def perform_collapse_effect
    if $game_party.in_battle
      @sprite_effect_type = :collapse
      Sound.play_actor_collapse
    end
    actbat = nil
    actname = nil
    dthmsg = nil
    @msgcnt = 0 if @msgcnt == nil
    $game_party.battle_members.each do |act|
      if actor.id == act.id
        actbat = $game_actors[act.id]
        actname = actor.name
		  dthmsg = R2_State_GameOver::Message
		  dthmsg = "#{actname} " + R2_State_GameOver::Message if R2_State_GameOver::Act_Name == true
        @msgcnt += 1
      end
    end
    if actbat != nil
      if actbat.dead? && actbat.state?(R2_State_GameOver::State)
        $game_message.add(sprintf(dthmsg, actname)) if @msgcnt == 1
        BattleManager.wait_for_message
        SceneManager.goto(Scene_Gameover) 
      end
    end
  end
end

 

Edited December 27, 2021 by roninator2
corrected code

[DannyJS1 0]

On 12/25/2021 at 4:07 PM, roninator2 said:

Try this

Set the message.

module R2_State_GameOver
  State = 4
  Message = "died in a frenzie."
  Act_Name = true  # use actor name in message
end
class Game_Actor < Game_Battler
  attr_reader :message_window
  def perform_collapse_effect
    if $game_party.in_battle
      @sprite_effect_type = :collapse
      Sound.play_actor_collapse
    end
    actbat = nil
    actname = nil
    dthmsg = nil
    @msgcnt = 0 if @msgcnt == nil
    $game_party.battle_members.each do |act|
      if actor.id == act.id
        actbat = $game_actors[act.id]
        actname = actor.name
				dthmsg = R2_State_GameOver::Message
				dthmsg = "#{actname} " + R2_State_GameOver::Message if R2_State_GameOver::Act_Name == true
        @msgcnt += 1
      end
    end
    if actbat != nil
      $game_message.add(sprintf(dthmsg, actname)) if @msgcnt == 1
      BattleManager.wait_for_message
      SceneManager.goto(Scene_Gameover) if actbat.dead? && actbat.state?(R2_State_GameOver::State)
		end
  end
end

 

Hmm, that only seems to work when he dies normally.

Also, I've been doing more tests and it looks like the Game Over on state death only works sometimes. Not exactly sure what is going on...

[roninator2 256]

True, I forgot to test without the state.

Updated the code above.

[DannyJS1 0]

13 hours ago, roninator2 said:

True, I forgot to test without the state.

Updated the code above.

Unfortunately, now it's not working at all, even if I put the state on the first turn in battle and the character falls, the state is still on the screen but nothing happens. The state number is 55 and I made sure to change the necessary values, but now it's just not working...

I haven't changed any other states and it doesn't do anything besides giving an attack and defense buff. Not exactly sure what is going on.

Edited December 28, 2021 by DannyJS1
More details

[roninator2 256]

Did you remove Gamefreaks Stop State removal script?

[DannyJS1 0]

6 hours ago, roninator2 said:

Did you remove Gamefreaks Stop State removal script?

Yeah, I did. Tried one or the other separately, even changed state IDs, but nothing seems to work now. I even went back and re-added the first ones you posted, but that's not working either. I haven't added any other scripts besides those.

[roninator2 256]

I tested it again with both scripts. (they are both needed) and it worked fine.

[DannyJS1 0]

On 12/28/2021 at 10:10 PM, roninator2 said:

I tested it again with both scripts. (they are both needed) and it worked fine.

Alright, I managed to get it working again and yes, the message does play! Although I would like the message to appear after the turn is over instead of right when the character falls, beggars can't be choosers.

Also, one more thing if it's possible, the state I'm using usually only lasts 3 turns, but I also want to make an exception for second version of the same state that lasts until the battle ends. I assume I would add another EXCLUDED_STATES = [#] below the first one on the first script, but how would I do that for the second script? If it's not possible, I think I can just create a special battle event that constantly refreshes the state over the battle.

[roninator2 256]

module R2_State_GameOver
  States = [4, 7]
  Message = "died in a frenzie."
  Act_Name = true  # use actor name in message
end

module BattleManager
  class << self
    alias r2_turn_end_dead_msg	turn_end
  end
  def self.turn_end
    r2_turn_end_dead_msg
    call_dead_msg
  end
  def self.call_dead_msg
    actbat = nil
    actname = nil
    dthmsg = nil
    @msgcnt = 0 if @msgcnt == nil
    $game_party.battle_members.each do |act|
      if act.dead?
        actbat = $game_actors[act.id]
        actname = act.name
        dthmsg = R2_State_GameOver::Message
        dthmsg = "#{actname} " + R2_State_GameOver::Message if R2_State_GameOver::Act_Name == true
        @msgcnt += 1
      end
      if actbat != nil
        if actbat.dead? && (actbat.states.any? { |st| R2_State_GameOver::States.include?(st.id) } )
          $game_message.add(sprintf(dthmsg, actname)) if @msgcnt >= 1
          wait_for_message
          @msgcnt = 0
          SceneManager.goto(Scene_Gameover) 
        end
      end
    end
  end
end

 

Edited January 1 by roninator2

[DannyJS1 0]

13 hours ago, roninator2 said:

module R2_State_GameOver
  States = [4, 7]
  Message = "died in a frenzie."
  Act_Name = true  # use actor name in message
end

module BattleManager
  def self.turn_end
    @phase = :turn_end
    @preemptive = false
    @surprise = false
    call_dead_msg
  end
  def self.call_dead_msg
    actbat = nil
    actname = nil
    dthmsg = nil
    @msgcnt = 0 if @msgcnt == nil
    $game_party.battle_members.each do |act|
      if act.dead?
        actbat = $game_actors[act.id]
        actname = act.name
        dthmsg = R2_State_GameOver::Message
        dthmsg = "#{actname} " + R2_State_GameOver::Message if R2_State_GameOver::Act_Name == true
        @msgcnt += 1
      end
      if actbat != nil
        if actbat.dead? && (actbat.states.any? { |st| R2_State_GameOver::States.include?(st.id) } )
          $game_message.add(sprintf(dthmsg, actname)) if @msgcnt >= 1
          wait_for_message
          @msgcnt = 0
          SceneManager.goto(Scene_Gameover) 
        end
      end
    end
  end
end

 

You, sir, are the absolute best. It works! Sorry if I was asking for so much for no gain on your end, thank you so much!

Unfortunately, that popular Auto-Life script Mr. Bubble made doesn't seem to work at all on any character with these scripts installed, but eh, that would probably make it too easy to circumvent this and cause even more issues, even if I make it resist the effect. I don't expect this can be fixed so easily.

[roninator2 256]

Script updated. Auto life aliased the turn end and mine overwrote. I changed it to alias so it should work now.

[DannyJS1 0]

10 hours ago, roninator2 said:

Script updated. Auto life aliased the turn end and mine overwrote. I changed it to alias so it should work now.

Was having some issues at first, but I moved the auto life script after the scripts you gave me and it works perfectly! I'm still going to have the state be immune to auto life, as it wouldn't be risky otherwise.

Thanks for all the help again!