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[Kolink]

Character Speech
© Kolink 2010

This Extension provides an easy way of creating RPG-style speech boxes, and you don't even need coding knowledge! Drag-and-Drop actions are provided, and can do everything the GML version can do (although of course the GML version will be tidier).

ZIP file - includes working example.
GML-only version - LITE FRIENDLY
Documentation

Please do let me know what you think of this.
I know the action button images are rubbish, I just couldn't be bothered to do nice buttons XD

Created and tested in GM8. Should be compatible with GM7, but currently untested. For Lite-edition users, you can PM me for a GML-only version.

Functions: (All of these have Drag&Drop equivalents, arguments not listed here but are fully documented in the Help file)
CS_init() - Initialises the system, must be called once and once only.
CS_show() - Show a text box with the given string and (optional) mugshot
CS_set_text_coords(), CS_set_mug_coords() - adjust coordinates of text and mugshot so they fit nicely inside borders
This extension provides support for "blocks" of text, where one block is displayed, then the user presses the "action key" (defined in the CS_init() call) to view the next one.
CS_set_wait_sprite() - choose a sprite to use to show that the user must press the button to continue
CS_set_wait_coords() - set position of wait sprite
CS_set_wait_speeed() - set image speed of the wait sprite
[...] More functions are there to fine-tune results.

Edited by Kolink, 19 February 2010 - 10:02 PM.

[Blue Leader]

RPG text boxes are something people ask for a lot, I'm surprised a GEX hasn't been created earlier for this. If there was I haven't seen it (besides the Windows-like pop-up box ones).

Anyhow, my PC is in for repairs right now, but when I get it back I'll download this is give it a whirl.

However, here's a couple things you should probably include in your post...
What GM version is this compatible with? GM7, GM8, or both?
What are its actions and functions?

[Kolink]

Okay, they are listed in the Help file, but I guess people will want to know that before downloading XD I'll edit that in now.

Am I really the first to do this??
It only took me two hours to make

Edited by Kolink, 04 February 2010 - 12:02 AM.

[Myster]

I'm surprised nobody has given you credit for this.
This is absolutely fantastic! I'm using at the moment in my game.

Yeah sure its simple, but due to this simplicity it is incredibly user-friendly and easy to use!

Thanks a bundle for this!

[Kolink]

Cool, thanks for the comment I love hearing back from users of my stuff, even if it's to tell me how bad it is!

[Myster]

I suppose the only improvement you could make is giving the user the option to add a sound effect once the player has pressed the 'action key', at the moment you only allow during the writing of the speech.
Also, the initialiser sets the background of the text boxes, therefore you can't reset/change the image you want to use for the text background. (Unless I haven't figured it out haha).

Apart from that a very good effort!

Edited by Myster, 07 February 2010 - 10:04 AM.

[Kolink]

That's a good idea. I'll probably be adding that to the next release. I'll also try and allow yes/no questions, and then later on more advanced questions.

You can change the background resource used with the CS_set_bg_text() function (see the "Late Adjustment" section of the help file).

[Myster]

That's a good idea. I'll probably be adding that to the next release. I'll also try and allow yes/no questions, and then later on more advanced questions.

You can change the background resource used with the CS_set_bg_text() function (see the "Late Adjustment" section of the help file).

Damn thats a fast response haha

I was hoping to correct myself as I just discovered that in the help file.
I read you're terms of use 'send us a free copy of the game' haha.
Tell you what, if I go on to create the full version of my game (as I'm only working on a demo atm due to competition '05's 10MB filesize limit), I'll be sure to send you a copy of the game
Otherwise if you want you can download the demo like anyone else can once I finish it and upload it to the site

Was looking around on the game maker website/forum and I noticed they didn't have many (if any) extension packages like this let alone with GUI icons.
If you enjoy doing this then you should definately come out with a second version - I'll definately use it

[Kolink]

I'm subscribed to the topic with instant email

That sounds cool I'm glad you like it.

I could probably do to make some better buttons for the actions :$ They were very rushed.

[Blue Leader]

Unfortunately it seems that this doesn't work with GM7, or at least the example doesn't. Bummer. >>;;

[Kolink]

The example was made with GM8, so it won't work in 7... but the extension should work fine.

[Myster]

I've completed my game! (or the lite version at least)
Check it out at:
http://www.yoyogames.com/users/Kultur

The game is called 'Gary (Lite Edition)'
Its for the upcoming competition05.

If you wouldn't mind I'd appreciate it if you could take a look at my other game, 'Kultur', too and give me some feedback about its potential (as its a WIP).

If the above link isn't working you can download it from megaupload.com with the following link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PPSPWGS7

Thanks!

[Kolink]

I do hope you didn't use my extension in your game, because that would get you disqualified from the competition. And if you didn't use it, then you shouldn't be posting here...

[Myster]

I do hope you didn't use my extension in your game, because that would get you disqualified from the competition. And if you didn't use it, then you shouldn't be posting here...

Sorry I thought you wanted me to tell you?

[Kolink]

Well yes, but I tried both games and I don't see the extension being used :S

[Myster]

Well yes, but I tried both games and I don't see the extension being used :S

Maybe you just haven't gotten far enough

[Kolink]

Well, I can't get past the first level on your comp05 game, the moving platforms over the water are impossible >_>

[Myster]

Well, I can't get past the first level on your comp05 game, the moving platforms over the water are impossible >_>

Ah thank you for telling me that!
It appears that what you are experiencing is a stretching of the screen, you call tell by the fact that the cloud is stretched and the water is no longer rippled.
This problem does not occur on my PC running XP SP2, however when emulated on my friends Vista Home OS this problem tends to occur.

I'm not sure as to what the problem is however I'm working on finding a solution ASAP.
Rest assured when I do find and fix the problem you should be able to resume your game (as the game auto-saves).
Tell me, what Windows are you operating on?

Thankyou.

[Kolink]

Windows 7 Home Premium.
Used to run Vista, upgraded to 7 the day it came out

[Kolink]

Ahh, I see now. Gotten far enough Nice job.