🔮 ED5 Skill Creator v2.0 - RPG Maker MZ/MV Plugin
Create custom skills in-game with a powerful visual workshop!
Transform your RPG Maker MZ game with a complete in-game skill creation system. Let players design their own spells and abilities with an intuitive interface, real-time cost calculation, and procedural generation!
✨ Core Features
Visual Skill Workshop - Intuitive interface for creating skills in-game
Smart Procedural Generation - AI-powered random skill creation with intelligent naming
Real-Time Cost Calculation - Dynamic MP and Gold costs with detailed breakdown
Skill Management System - View, edit, and delete created skills
Alpha ABS Integration - Full support for Alpha ABS action battle system
Persistent Storage - Skills save properly across all game sessions
Mouse + Keyboard Support - Click windows to navigate or use traditional controls
Duplicate Prevention - Smart name tracking prevents duplicate skill names
Customizable Everything - Control costs, limits, available options, and more
🎮 How It Works
Skill Workshop
Open the Skill Creator from plugin command or menu
Choose skill properties: name, icon, damage type, elements, scope, power
Add effects: damage modifiers, state inflictions, buffs/debuffs
See real-time preview and cost breakdown
Create skill when ready (auto-validates)
Skill is learned by party leader automatically
Procedural Generation
Generate random skills with intelligent design:
Element-Matched Prefixes - "Fire" prefix creates Fire element skills
Scope-Based Suffixes - "Storm" for AoE, "Bolt" for single target
Power-Tiered Names - Minor → Greater → Superior → Ultimate
Smart Properties - AoE skills get larger radius, single target more power
Skill Manager
View all created skills
See skill details and properties
Delete unwanted skills
Organized list with filtering
📋 Plugin Commands
CommandDescriptionOpen Skill CreatorOpens the skill creation workshopOpen Skill ManagerOpens the skill management interfaceGenerate Random SkillCreates a procedurally generated skillDelete Created SkillDeletes a specific skill by ID
💻 Script Calls
// Open workshop ED5.SkillCreator.openWorkshop() // Open manager ED5.SkillCreator.openManager() // Generate random skill ED5.SkillCreator.generateRandomSkill() // Get all created skill IDs ED5.SkillCreator.getCreatedSkills() // Create skill programmatically ED5.SkillCreator.createSkill(skillData) // Delete a skill ED5.SkillCreator.deleteSkill(skillId)
⚙️ Configuration Options
Skill Properties
Available Icons - Choose which icons players can select
Available Animations - Set available skill animations
Available Elements - Control which elements are usable
Available States - Define inflictable states
Max Skills Per Save - Limit total created skills (0 = unlimited)
Cost System
Base Cost - Starting MP cost for skills
Per Power Level - MP cost increase per power point
Per Range - Cost for ABS range extension
Per Radius - Cost for AoE radius expansion
Per Effect - Cost for each added effect
Element Cost - Additional cost for elemental skills
Gold Cost Multiplier - Convert MP cost to gold (0 to disable)
Name Generation
Name Prefixes - Customizable prefixes with element matching
Name Suffixes - Customizable suffixes with scope type filtering
Name Tiers - Power-based tier names (Minor, Greater, etc.)
Prevent Duplicates - Enable/disable duplicate name prevention
Alpha ABS Integration
Enable ABS - Toggle Alpha ABS system support
Auto-generates: range, radius, direction, speed, reload time, impulse
Adds proper <ABS> note tags automatically
Smart values based on skill type and power
🎯 Use Cases
For Developers
Spell Crafting Systems - Let players create custom magic
Skill Shops - NPCs that teach procedurally generated skills
Class Systems - Create class-specific skill creation limits
Progression Rewards - Unlock new skill options as players advance
Randomized Loot - Generate random skill scrolls/tomes
For Players
Build Customization - Design abilities for unique playstyles
Experimentation - Test different skill combinations
Replayability - Different skills each playthrough
Power Fantasy - Create the ultimate spells
🛠️ Technical Details
Compatibility
RPG Maker MZ: 1.8.1+ (fully compatible)
RPG Maker MV/MZ
Alpha ABS: Full integration available
Save Files: Each save maintains independent skill data
Persistence: Skills survive F5 reload, game restart, and save/load
Performance
Optimized window rendering
Efficient skill data storage
No impact on game performance
Handles hundreds of created skills smoothly
Data Structure
Created skills are stored in $gameSystem and properly synchronized with $dataSkills. Each save file maintains its own independent skill database.
📦 What's Included
ED5_SkillCreator_v2.js - Main plugin file (3,700+ lines)
Complete Documentation
Quick Start Guide
Plugin Commands Reference
Configuration Guide
Procedural Generation Guide
Name Parameters Guide
Troubleshooting Guide
Example Setup - Pre-configured parameters for quick start
Changelog - Complete version history
🔄 Version History
Version 2.0.1 - October 22, 2025
✅ CRITICAL FIX: Skills now persist properly across F5 reload and game restart
✅ Fixed duplicate skill entries in manager
✅ Fixed skill ID conflicts after reload
✅ Enhanced save/load system with full data persistence
✅ Added proper new game cleanup
Version 2.0 - October 15, 2025
Complete rewrite with modern architecture
Added procedural skill generation system
Smart name generation with element/scope matching
Power-based tier system
Duplicate name prevention
Fixed help window positioning
Mouse click window switching
Icon wrapping in cost breakdown
Fixed delete freeze bug
Improved UI/UX throughout
Alpha ABS integration
Comprehensive validation system
Better error handling
🎓 Installation
Extract the plugin file to your project's js/plugins folder
Open RPG Maker MZ Plugin Manager
Add ED5_SkillCreator_v2 to your plugin list
Configure parameters (or use defaults)
If using Alpha ABS, place this plugin below Alpha ABS in the plugin list
Save your project and test!
💡 Quick Start Example
Basic Setup
Add plugin command Open Skill Creator to a menu or NPC
Configure available icons/animations in plugin parameters
Set desired cost values
Test in-game!
Advanced: Skill Shop NPC
// NPC Event ◆ Text: Welcome to the Spell Shop! ◆ Plugin Command: Open Skill Creator
Advanced: Random Skill Reward
// Treasure Chest Event ◆ Text: You found a mysterious scroll! ◆ Plugin Command: Generate Random Skill ◆ Text: You learned a new skill!
🐛 Troubleshooting
Skills not appearing after reload?
Update to v2.0.1+ - this issue is fixed.
Can't delete skills in manager?
Update to v2.0.1+ - this issue is fixed.
Duplicate names appearing?
Enable "Prevent Duplicate Names" in plugin parameters.
Costs too high/low?
Adjust cost parameters in plugin settings. Recommended starting values:
Base Cost: 50
Per Power: 50
Per Effect: 100
Alpha ABS not working?
Ensure:
"Enable ABS Integration" is ON in plugin parameters
Alpha ABS plugin is loaded BEFORE ED5 Skill Creator
Using compatible Alpha ABS version
📞 Support & Updates
Get support, updates, and more plugins:
🎮 Itch.io: https://ed5-chigoox.itch.io
💖 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ED5_CHIGOOX
Patreon Benefits:
Early access to new plugins and updates
Priority support and bug fixes
Exclusive plugins and features
Direct influence on development priorities
Behind-the-scenes development updates
📜 Terms of Use
✅ Commercial Use: Allowed
✅ Modification: Allowed for personal use
✅ Redistribution: Not allowed - direct users to official itch.io page
✅ Credit: Appreciated but not required (ED5 / ChigooX)
❌ Resale: Not allowed - do not resell this plugin
❌ Claiming as Own: Not allowed
License: Single purchase covers unlimited projects. Each developer must purchase their own license.
🌟 Features Showcase
Skill Workshop Interface
Clean, organized property list
Real-time skill preview
Detailed cost breakdown with icons
Validation feedback
Mouse and keyboard navigation
Procedural Generation
1000+ unique skill combinations
Intelligent naming system
Balanced power scaling
Element/scope coherence
Customizable word lists
Cost System
MP cost calculation
Gold cost calculation
Power-based scaling
Effect-based increases
Element multipliers
ABS range/radius costs
🎨 Customization Examples
Magic School System
Create different NPCs with different available elements:
Fire Academy: Only fire/wind elements
Healing Temple: Only HP/MP recovery types
Dark Guild: Only status effect inflictions
Progressive Unlocking
Use common events to unlock features as players progress:
Level 1-10: Basic skills only (power 1-2)
Level 11-20: Intermediate skills (power 3-4)
Level 21+: Advanced skills (power 5+)
Resource-Based Crafting
Combine with item requirements:
◆ Conditional Branch: Has Fire Crystal ◆ Control Variables: #001 Element = 2 (Fire) ◆ Plugin Command: Open Skill Creator ◆ Consume Item: Fire Crystal
🏆 Why Choose ED5 Skill Creator?
✅ Complete Solution - Everything you need for skill creation
✅ Battle-Tested - Thoroughly tested and debugged
✅ Performance Optimized - No lag or slowdown
✅ Fully Documented - Comprehensive guides included
✅ Active Support - Regular updates and bug fixes
✅ Modern Code - Clean, maintainable architecture
✅ Feature-Rich - More options than any alternative
🔮 Future Roadmap
Planned features for future updates:
Visual effect editor
Skill inheritance system
Recipe/blueprint system
Skill fusion mechanics
Advanced filters and sorting
Import/export skill templates
More ABS customization
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