Rpg Maker: Vx Ace Cheat Menu Extra Quality

The worst cheat menus use text boxes. The best use the actual Window_Base class.

# Create a new scene: Scene_Cheat
class Scene_Cheat < Scene_MenuBase
  def start
    super
    @command_window = Window_CheatCommand.new
  end
end

Pro Tip: Use Window_Help at the top to explain what each cheat actually does (e.g., "Refills HP but resets TP to 0"). rpg maker vx ace cheat menu extra quality

# =============================================================================
#  Cheat Menu - Extra Quality
#  Version 1.2
# =============================================================================
# Place in Materials. Press F9 in game (configurable).
# =============================================================================
module CheatMenuConfig
HOTKEY = :F9             # Key to open menu
DEV_MODE = true          # false = completely disabled
SHOW_VARIABLES = true    # Show variable editor?
MAX_GOLD = 99999999
end
 The worst cheat menus use text boxes

A hallmark of a high-quality script is preventing permanent lockouts. If a player cheats to level 99 and then saves, they might get bored. Add a "Reset All Cheats" button and a warning before saving. Pro Tip: Use Window_Help at the top to

class Scene_File < Scene_MenuBase
  alias quality_save_command on_savefile_ok
  def on_savefile_ok
    if $game_switches[1] # Your cheat detection switch
      Sound.play_buzzer
      $game_message.add("Cannot save while cheats are active.")
      return
    end
    quality_save_command
  end
end

Add a "Disable All Cheats" command that resets the CheatConfig::CHEATS hash to all false values.

Before writing a single line of Ruby (RGSS3), you need to understand the five pillars of a quality cheat system: