PSYCHRONIC_ControlTextMZ

RPG Maker MZ Plugin

Replaces \i[n] with icons and \c[n] with color coding in menus and descriptions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to use \i[n] to display icons and \c[n] to apply color coding in menus and item descriptions. For example, \i[502] will show icon index 502, and \c[1] will change the text color to color index 1.

Plugin File

• PSYCHRONIC_ControlTextMZ.js
• Version: 1.1.0
• Target: RPG Maker MZ
• Author: Psychronic
• URL: https://psychronic.itch.io

Installation

1. Download PSYCHRONIC_ControlTextMZ.js.
2. Place it in your RPG Maker MZ project's js/plugins/ folder.
3. Enable it from the RPG Maker Plugin Manager.
4. Configure any plugin parameters or commands listed below.

Full Plugin Help

Introduction

This plugin allows you to use \i[n] to display icons and \c[n] to apply color coding in menus and item descriptions. For example, \i[502] will show icon index 502, and \c[1] will change the text color to color index 1.

How to Use

1. Place this plugin in your project's js/plugins/ folder.
2. Add it to your project via the Plugin Manager in RPG Maker MZ.
3. Use \i[n] in item descriptions or other database text fields to show icons.
4. Use \c[n] to apply color coding to text.

Example:

• Item Description: "Restores 100 HP \i[502] \c[1]Boosts Strength\c[0]"
• Shows icon 502 and "Boosts Strength" in color index 1, with normal color afterward.

Compatibility

This plugin now includes comprehensive MV-compatibility shims for plugins that use MV-style method calls. This means you can use MV-style plugins without FOSSIL.

Compatible with:

• MegaSaveMZ and other plugins using MV-style methods
• MenuManagerMZ and other menu plugins
• MegaEquipMZ and equipment plugins
• Plugins that call this.textColor(), this.standardFontSize(), etc.
• Plugins that call this.drawActorFace(), this.drawActorName(), etc.

MV Compatibility Methods Added:

• textColor(), standardFontSize(), standardFontFace(), textPadding()
• drawActorCharacter(), drawActorClass(), drawActorFace(), drawActorIcons()
• drawActorLevel(), drawActorName(), drawActorNickname(), drawActorSimpleStatus()
• drawActorHp(), drawActorMp(), drawActorTp()

Terms of Use

Free to use for both commercial and non-commercial projects. Credit Psychronic if you wish, but it's not required. You may modify and distribute this plugin freely.

Changelog

Version 1.1.0:

• MAJOR REWRITE: Now uses smart drawText override instead of drawItemName overrides
• drawText automatically detects escape codes and uses drawTextEx when needed
• Fixed equipment window compatibility completely
• Much simpler and more reliable approach
• Removed all specific window overrides (drawItemName, etc.)

Version 1.0.9:

• Fixed equipment window compatibility - items now show up properly
• Fixed Window_EquipItem drawing by adding proper error handling
• Improved Window_ItemList override to be less aggressive
• Better handling of items without iconIndex property

Version 1.0.8:

• Added comprehensive actor drawing method compatibility (MV → MZ)
• Fixed MenuManagerMZ compatibility - drawActorFace and related methods now work
• Added 10+ actor drawing methods that redirect to Window_StatusBase
• Added Window_Command.drawItem override to support \i[n] and \c[n] in menu options
• Now acts as a full FOSSIL replacement for most MV plugins

Version 1.0.7:

• CRITICAL FIX: Removed processDrawIcon override that was breaking text measurement
• Fixed MegaSave compatibility - variable names and options now display correctly
• Now uses MZ's native processDrawIcon which respects textState.drawing flag

Version 1.0.6:

• Added MV-compatibility shim for plugins using MV-style method calls
• Added textColor(), standardFontSize(), standardFontFace(), textPadding() methods
• Now works with MegaSaveMZ and other MV-style plugins without FOSSIL

Version 1.0.5:

• Removed aggressive drawText and Window_Help overrides for better compatibility
• Fixed conflicts with other plugins like MegaSave
• Made the plugin less invasive while maintaining escape code functionality

Version 1.0.4:

• Fixed itemPadding error by using itemPadding() instead of textPadding()

Version 1.0.3:

• Fixed textColor error by using ColorManager.textColor instead of this.textColor

Version 1.0.2:

• Fixed skill icon display issue in skill lists
• Improved Window_Selectable override to properly handle base icons

Version 1.0.1:

• Fixed infinite loop issue in text processing
• Improved compatibility with existing RPG Maker MZ systems

Version 1.0.0:

• Initial release with icon and color code processing.

Source

This standalone repository is generated from the latest PSYCHRONIC plugin source in the RPG Reactor Complex template.

License

MIT. See LICENSE.