Hammy - FF9 Windowskin System

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Hammy - FF9 Windowskin System v1.01
Recreate the iconic Final Fantasy IX window themes with dynamic type-based skinning​

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Introduction

This script provides an authentic Final Fantasy IX windowskin system for RPG Maker VX Ace. It allows different window types to use specialized windowskin graphics based on their class and function.

AI Disclaimer: Generative AI was used to refine the documentation and presentation of this script, as I am not a native English speaker. Additionally, AI was used for naming conventions in some places and for general beautification of the script.

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Features

Core Windowskin Features

• Automatic windowskin assignment based on window class and type
  
• Dual color themes (grey and blue) with runtime switching through Game_System
  
• Multiple window type support: default, frame, topbar, help
  

Customization System

• Per-window-class type configuration with tailored windowskin assignments
  
• Configurable windowskin filenames for each type and color combination
  

Technical Features

• Real-time windowskin refresh when the active theme changes
  
• Automatic window type detection with safe default fallback
  

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Script Calls

The following script calls are available for use in events and other scripts.

Color Theme Management

$game_system.windowskin_color = :grey
Changes all windows to use the grey color theme.

$game_system.windowskin_color = :blue
Changes all windows to use the blue color theme.

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Configuration

Edit the constants in the Hammy::FF9WindowskinSystem module to configure the windowskin filenames, window type mapping, and background opacity.

Windowskin File Names
Configure the windowskin graphic filenames for different window types and color themes. All windowskin files should be placed in the Graphics/System folder of your project.

GREY_DEFAULT
Default grey windowskin for standard windows.
- Valid values: String containing filename without extension
- Default:"Window_Default_Grey"

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BLUE_DEFAULT
Default blue windowskin for standard windows.
- Valid values: String containing filename without extension
- Default:"Window_Default_Blue"

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GREY_FRAME
Grey windowskin for frame-type windows.
- Valid values: String containing filename without extension
- Default:"Window_Frame_Grey"

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BLUE_FRAME
Blue windowskin for frame-type windows.
- Valid values: String containing filename without extension
- Default:"Window_Frame_Blue"

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GREY_TOPBAR
Grey windowskin for topbar-type windows.
- Valid values: String containing filename without extension
- Default:"Window_Topbar_Grey"

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BLUE_TOPBAR
Blue windowskin for topbar-type windows.
- Valid values: String containing filename without extension
- Default:"Window_Topbar_Blue"

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HELP_SYSTEM
Special windowskin for help windows.
- Valid values: String containing filename without extension
- Default:"Window_Help_System"

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Window Type Configuration
Configure window classes to use specific windowskin types. This allows different window classes to automatically use specialized windowskin graphics based on their designated type.

WINDOW_TYPES
Hash mapping window classes to their designated types.

Available types: :default, :frame, :topbar, :help Windows not listed here will automatically default to :default type.

- Valid values: Hash with Window Class keys and Symbol values
- Default:{ Window_MenuCommand => :frame, ... }

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Window Background Opacity
Configure the default background opacity for all windows in the game. This controls the transparency of the window background content area.

BACK_OPACITY
Background opacity value (0-255, 255 is fully opaque).
- Valid values: Integer from 0 to 255
- Default:255

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Installation

• Copy the script to an open slot below ▼ Materials but above ▼ Main
  
• Ensure your windowskin graphics are saved in Graphics/System with the names defined in the configuration section
  

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Compatibility

This script is made strictly for RPG Maker VX Ace. It is highly unlikely that it will run with RPG Maker VX without adjusting.

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License

MIT License - Free for commercial and non-commercial use.

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Credits

This script is based on Jet10985's Windowskin Changer script.

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Why VX Ace?

You might wonder why I'm still making scripts for VX Ace instead of MV/MZ. The answer is simple: Ruby is pure beauty, while JavaScript is a terrible language. Ruby's elegant syntax, intuitive design, and expressive power make scripting a joy. JavaScript, on the other hand, is a chaotic mess of inconsistencies and quirks that I simply despise.

I work with RPG Maker VX Ace for my own game project, and I share the scripts I create with the community. If you're still using VX Ace, you're in good company!

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Download

Script:Download from GitHub
Demo:Download from GitHub

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YEA System Options Addon

This addon extends Yanfly's System Options script to include windowskin color selection directly in the system options menu. Players can toggle between grey and blue themes without using script calls.

Features

• Windowskin color toggle command in System Options menu
  
• Automatic detection of Global System Option script presence
  
• Configurable command insertion position via anchor system
  

Requirements

• Hammy FF9 Windowskin System v1.00
  
• Yanfly System Options v1.00
  
• Optional: Theolized Global System Option v1.00
  

Installation
Place this addon script BELOW both YEA-SystemOptions and the FF9 Windowskin System.

Download:Download from GitHub

Spoiler: Addon Code

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