CSCA Dungeon Tools for RPG Maker VX Ace

Hi all, introducing CSCA Dungeon Tools!

This script adds a lot of tools commonly used to traverse dungeons in games.

Meet The Tools

Below are the tools added with this script:

• Reset Tool - This tool resets the map to how it was when you entered. This option will NOT turn switches/variables back to their original value, but it will turn self switches to false unless RESET_EXEMPT is put in the event page of an event. It also transfers the player to where they were originally after the previous transfer.
• Arrow Tool -  Shoots an arrow in the direction you're facing. When it hits an event, if the event has ARROW_ACTIVATE in a comment event command, it will activate the next self switch. If no self switch is on, it will turn A on. If A is on, B will be turned on, etc.
• Bomb Tool - Sets a bomb down where the player is standing. When the player steps a specified amount of times, the bomb blows up, activating the next self switch of events underneath it, as well as directly above/below, and to the right/left. The self switches are only turned on if BOMB_ACTIVATE is in their event page in a comment command.
• Hookshot Tool - Shoots a hookshot in the direction of the player. If it connects with an event that has HOOKSHOT_ENABLED in a comment event command, it will move the player to that event, even if there are impassable tiles in between. If no event is hit, or the event does not have the comment command, the hookshot returns to the player.
• Boomerang Tool - Shoots a boomarang, which can collect one item at a time. If the boomarang flies over an event with the comment command BOOMARANG_ACTIVATE, it will turn on that event's next self switch.

Mechanics

The bomb and arrow tools can have items required to use them, which get consumed on use. This can allow you to make it more realistic as if the player is actually shooting an arrow item or setting down a bomb item. If using this, it is important to make sure your dungeons are designed with limited tool use in mind.

Tool availability is controlled by game switch. Turn a switch ON if you want the player to be able to use that dungeon tool, and leave it OFF if you do not want the player to be able to use that dungeon tool. This allows you to let the player discover dungeon tools as they progress through your game.

Quick Facts

✅ RPG Maker VX Ace
✅ No obfuscation
✅ No AI used at any point in the creation of this script

Looking for the RPG Maker MZ version of this script? Find it here.

Please note that Casper Gaming still provides help using these VX Ace scripts but no longer actively develops them and is focused 100% on MZ at this time. These CSCA scripts are put on itch.io to help people using VX Ace find scripts.

Support

Casper Gaming provides quick support to any user who needs it. You can leave a comment below with your question or issue, I try to check my itch.io at least once a day. For even quicker support, you can come into the Casper Gaming Discord and ask for help in the #support channel.

Credit & Requirements

Please see terms of use here: Terms of Use

Requires CSCA Core script: CSCA Core

Happy RPG Making!