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The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - Marshall - 03-08-2008

Moves are actually just done by pressing specific buttons, and they direct the character to the frames of the move.

Common move inputs:
hit_Fa: D>A
hit_Ua: D^A
hit_Da: DvA
hit_Fj: D>J
hit_Uj: D^J
hit_Dj: DvJ
hit_ja: DJA

So what are we waiting for? Let's start~

I want Template to have a move like Davis's Dragon Punch
Open davis.dat
on the right hand side of the first few standing frames, you can see the following:
<frame> 0 standing
pic: 0 state: 0 .... hit_Fa: 240 hit_Ua: 300 hit_Da: 270 hit_Uj: 290

right... I remember that Davis's Dragon Punch is keyed in with D^A
hit_Ua: 300
yeah... That's it... and it says the frame number is 300

So scroll down... to frame 300
and you will see the following confusing figures:

    DC-Code: 
<frame> 300 singlong
pic: 170 state: 3 wait: 1 next: 301 dvx: 7 dvy: -9 dvz: 0 centerx: 30 centery: 76 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 mp: 225
sound: data\095.wav
wpoint:
kind: 1 x: 31 y: 39 weaponact: 30 attacking: 0 cover: 1 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0
wpoint_end:
<frame_end>
 
<frame> 301 singlong
pic: 171 state: 3 wait: 1 next: 302 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0 centerx: 28 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0
sound: data\031.wav
wpoint:
kind: 1 x: 37 y: 39 weaponact: 30 attacking: 0 cover: 1 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0
wpoint_end:
itr:
kind: 0 x: 10 y: 3 w: 72 h: 75 dvx: 7 dvy: -13 fall: 70 vrest: 10 bdefend: 60 injury: 85
itr_end:
<frame_end>
 
<frame> 302 singlong
pic: 172 state: 3 wait: 1 next: 303 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0 centerx: 26 centery: 81 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0
wpoint:
kind: 1 x: 36 y: 42 weaponact: 30 attacking: 0 cover: 1 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0
wpoint_end:
itr:
kind: 0 x: 13 y: -1 w: 67 h: 80 dvx: 7 dvy: -11 fall: 70 vrest: 10 bdefend: 60 injury: 60
itr_end:
bdy:
kind: 0 x: 19 y: 7 w: 36 h: 69
bdy_end:
<frame_end>
 
<frame> 303 singlong
pic: 173 state: 3 wait: 1 next: 304 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0 centerx: 26 centery: 78 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0
wpoint:
kind: 1 x: 41 y: 39 weaponact: 30 attacking: 0 cover: 1 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0
wpoint_end:
itr:
kind: 0 x: 11 y: -2 w: 63 h: 80 dvx: 7 dvy: -9 fall: 70 vrest: 10 bdefend: 60 injury: 45
itr_end:
bdy:
kind: 0 x: 22 y: 6 w: 30 h: 69
bdy_end:
<frame_end>
 
<frame> 304 singlong
pic: 174 state: 3 wait: 2 next: 305 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0 centerx: 34 centery: 81 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0
wpoint:
kind: 1 x: 45 y: 39 weaponact: 28 attacking: 0 cover: 1 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0
wpoint_end:
itr:
kind: 0 x: 19 y: 1 w: 61 h: 80 dvx: 7 dvy: -7 fall: 70 vrest: 10 bdefend: 60 injury: 30
itr_end:
bdy:
kind: 0 x: 28 y: 12 w: 29 h: 66
bdy_end:
<frame_end>
 
<frame> 305 singlong
pic: 175 state: 3 wait: 2 next: 306 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0 centerx: 33 centery: 75 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0
wpoint:
kind: 1 x: 42 y: 36 weaponact: 27 attacking: 0 cover: 1 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0
wpoint_end:
bdy:
kind: 0 x: 27 y: 7 w: 28 h: 65
bdy_end:
<frame_end>
 
<frame> 306 singlong
pic: 176 state: 3 wait: 3 next: 307 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0 centerx: 29 centery: 74 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0
wpoint:
kind: 1 x: 30 y: 35 weaponact: 29 attacking: 0 cover: 1 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0
wpoint_end:
bdy:
kind: 0 x: 23 y: 11 w: 30 h: 61
bdy_end:
<frame_end>
 
<frame> 307 singlong
pic: 177 state: 3 wait: 2 next: 999 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0 centerx: 29 centery: 73 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0
wpoint:
kind: 1 x: 36 y: 37 weaponact: 30 attacking: 0 cover: 1 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 dvz: 0
wpoint_end:
bdy:
kind: 0 x: 21 y: 3 w: 33 h: 68
bdy_end:
<frame_end>


The gibberish above are all the frames required for Dragon Punch, so after selecting, copy it!

Now open template.dat and drag the scroll button to the bottom.
Below the bottomost <frame_end>, "paste"

now you should also copy hit_Ua: 300

Scroll back upwards to <frame> 0 standing
On the right hand side of this particular frame, you will see hit_J: 0 and you should paste what you have just copied next to it.
Do remember to have a space in front of the 0.
so basically, this is what you should have in the end:

    DC-Code: 
<frame> 0 standing
pic: 0 state: 0 wait: 3 next: 1 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 39 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0　hit_Ua: 300


Then do the same to the frame below which is <frame> 1 standing, also for 2 standing, 3 standing, 5 walking, 6 walking, 7 walking, 8 walking

This is what you should get:

    DC-Code: 
<frame> 1 standing
pic: 1 state: 0 wait: 3 next: 2 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 38 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 hit_Ua: 300
...
<frame> 2 standing
pic: 2 state: 0 wait: 3 next: 3 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 39 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 hit_Ua: 300
...
<frame> 3 standing
pic: 3 state: 0 wait: 3 next: 999 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 39 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 hit_Ua: 300
...
<frame> 5 walking
pic: 4 state: 1 wait: 3 next: 999 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 39 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 hit_Ua: 300
...
<frame> 6 walking
pic: 5 state: 1 wait: 3 next: 999 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 39 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 hit_Ua: 300
...
<frame> 7 walking
pic: 6 state: 1 wait: 3 next: 999 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 39 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 hit_Ua: 300
...
<frame> 8 walking
pic: 7 state: 1 wait: 3 next: 999 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 39 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 hit_Ua: 300
... (I omitted a lot of jargon)


after pasting the hit_Ua: 300 in those frames, scroll down to <frame> 110 defend
As with before, paste the hit_Ua: 300 on the right of hit_J: 0
The same applies to the frame below, which is <frame> 111 defend

you should get the following:

    DC-Code: 
<frame> 110 defend
pic: 56 state: 7 wait: 12 next: 999 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 39 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 hit_Ua: 300
...
<frame> 111 defend
pic: 57 state: 7 wait: 0 next: 110 dvx: 0 dvy: 0 centerx: 39 centery: 79 hit_a: 0 hit_d: 0 hit_j: 0 hit_Ua: 300
...


After that, press save [Image: saveqe2.gif] start the game, choose Template and press D^A
[Image: pic5px0.gif]

Hey! Where's the character? The sprites aren't displayed?
Oh dear... we'd better get the sprites displayed properly... @@
(Since template does not have the required sprites, we shall use Davis's...)

Going back to davis.dat and scroll to the top where you can find the following:
file(140-209): sprite\sys\davis_2.bmp w: 79 h: 79 row: 10 col: 7

Copy it, then open template.dat again. Scroll to the top and vacant a line out below file(70-139): ...., then paste on the empty line.
We get:

    DC-Code: 
file(0-69): sprite\template1\0.bmp w: 79 h: 79 row: 10 col: 7
file(70-139): sprite\template1\1.bmp w: 79 h: 79 row: 10 col: 7
file(140-209): sprite\sys\davis_2.bmp w: 79 h: 79 row: 10 col: 7


Save , start the game and choose Template once more~

[Image: pic6rb7.gif]
And hey presto! The sprites are now displayed! (template becomes Davis and transforms back to template again) A bit weird = =" but who cares.

RE: The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - RectumHoward - 03-21-2008

Oh nice, dedicated to me? XD

I am a total newbie a DCing, thank you very much. I'm gonna try that.

Regards,
RectumHoward

RE: The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - MaGmaRinE - 04-16-2008

first of all, what program should i use to open davis dat?

RE: The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - snorsorbet - 04-16-2008

u should use rammichaels data changer that may be found on the lfe (not forums)

RE: The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - Silverthorn - 04-17-2008

Take the "regular" Data Changer v1.4 by Jiquera Mondilano, which is available on LFE. It has, in contrast to Rammichael's, a syntax highlighting, which makes it easier to code.

RE: The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - dazzapizza - 06-27-2008

Im a total newbie at DCing so this helped. ALOT.

But just one thing.

How do you like make your completely own attack. Like u sprite yourself and all.

RE: The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - Silverthorn - 06-27-2008

dazzapizza Wrote:Im a total newbie at DCing so this helped. ALOT.

But just one thing.

How do you like make your completely own attack. Like u sprite yourself and all.

I don't really want to get into detail about that (btw, this thread is also about 2 months old...) but let's give you a few guidelines...
You understood that the dat-file needs a certain file to display the correct sprites, right? If you look at the pic-numbers in the dat-file - they refer to a certain image in the sprite sheet. Try messing around with the pic numbers and you'll figure the system out on your own ;)
Well now, to program an entirely new attack, read >this page< first to become familiar with all the frame elements. After that you should have enough knowledge to DC your own moves :)

RE: The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - dazzapizza - 06-27-2008

Ok it is confusing... I only get the itr bit.

But i understand i have to get the spritesheet and stuff.

RE: The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - Zhyhm.Z - 06-28-2008

My suggestion is that you should take the DataChanger book on the mainsite. I started with that and now i'm pretty good in basic DC

RE: The guide on ADDING MOVES for dummies - sadbhav - 06-29-2008

Thanks a lot I am a Newb at DC-ing