How to Use RPGUI for Your Old-School RPG Web Games

May 7, 2024 | Programming

Building a retro-style RPG game is easier than ever with the RPGUI framework. This lightweight library provides an out-of-the-box graphical user interface (GUI), allowing you to create an engaging experience without the hassle of coding. In this guide, we will delve into its features, how to use it, and troubleshoot common issues.

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What is it?

RPGUI is a powerful framework for creating retro-styled web game interfaces. With RPGUI, you simply need to add traditional HTML elements with specified RPGUI classes, and the framework will transform them into engaging RPG components.

Key Features

RPGUI boasts a plethora of features that make it highly beneficial for developers:

  • No coding required, just CSS classes!
  • A comprehensive CSS system covering an array of HTML elements.
  • Beautifully styled containers and windows.
  • Dragging functionality for movable elements.
  • 8-bit styled cursors and a collection of themed icons.
  • Dynamic sliders and progress bars.
  • Neatly designed checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdowns.
  • No dependencies required!
  • Highly lightweight, with only 25KB for CSS/JS.

How to Use RPGUI

To get started with RPGUI, you need to include the CSS and JS files in your HTML header:

<link href="dist/rpgui.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
<script src="dist/rpgui.js"></script>

The best way to grasp RPGUI is by exploring the included examples. If you prefer reading instructions, we’ll cover the fundamental RPGUI elements in this section.

Angular Users

If you are developing with Angular, you can add RPGUI to your project by including the following lines in your angular.json file:

"assets": [
    "src/favicon.ico",
    "src/assets"
],
"styles": [
    "src/styles.css",
    "dist/rpgui.css"
],
"scripts": []

How to Tweak RPGUI

Customizing RPGUI to fit your theme is straightforward. Replace the images in the dist/img folder and modify the CSS rules according to your preference. However, if you’re looking to upgrade the underlying JavaScript, you might want to dive into the source files for deeper changes.

License

RPGUI is distributed under the zlib-license, making it free for personal, educational, or commercial use. See LICENSE.txt for more details.

Contact Me

For any issues or bugs, feel free to reach out through the “Report Issue” button. Alternatively, you can contact me at rainness@gmail.com.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues while using RPGUI, here are some helpful tips:

  • Make sure you have included all necessary files in your HTML header.
  • Check that your elements are wrapped within a div with class rpgui-content.
  • Remember to use classes properly to see the intended RPG styling.
  • Keep an eye on the browser console for any JavaScript errors.

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