RGSS Reference Manual

RGSS (Ruby Game Scripting System) uses the object-oriented scripting language Ruby to develop 2D games for the Windows® platform.

Contents

• RGSS Specifications
• Ruby Syntax
  • Syntax and Expressions
  • Variables and Constants
  • Literals
  • Operator Expressions
  • Control Structures
  • Method Calls
  • Class and Method Definitions
• Standard Library
  • Built-in Functions
  • Built-in Variables
  • Built-in Classes
  • Built-in Modules
  • Built-in Exception Classes
• Game Library
  • RGSS Built-in Functions
  • RGSS Built-in Classes
  • RGSS Built-in Modules
  • RPGVXAce Data Structure
• Appendix
  • Regular Expressions
  • sprintf Format

About This Document

This document presents a selection of entries from the Ruby reference manual--the bare minimum needed for using RGSS. It has been edited to include explanations of RGSS's unique specifications. Since it is basically based on the old version compatible with Ruby 1.8, there may be some slight differences with the specifications in Ruby 1.9, which is employed in RGSS3.

The original Ruby language, as well as the source for this document, can be found at the official Ruby homepage: http://www.ruby-lang.org/. Check it out if you need more detailed Ruby information.

User Support

Enterbrain provides no user support for creating games with the script editor or any problems that may arise from the game-creation process. Furthermore, neither Enterbrain nor Yukihiro Matsumoto assumes any obligations to provide Ruby script support. Make sure you have a thorough understanding of RGSS's functions when attempting to edit a script.

Be a responsible programmer. Make sure to check these pages, the Ruby homepage, any other Ruby information and support sites, and similar resources before approaching a site administrator or other users for assistance.