update_character(1, $game_variables[1], $game_variables[2], $game_variables[3])
| Tool | Type | XP Compatibility | Key Features | |------|------|----------------|--------------| | (by Degica) | Standalone app | Full (XP template) | Layer-based editing, part swapping (hair, clothes, etc.), export as XP sprite sheets | | Charas.EX (online/offline) | Web/download | Full | Classic generator; choose base, hair, eyes, outfit; outputs 4x4 XP sheets | | Sprite Creator (by PixaTool) | Desktop app | Partial | Good for side-view battlers; needs resizing for XP's 32x32 grid | | XP Character Maker (by RPG Palace) | Freeware | Full | Simple pixel editor with pre-made parts; Windows only | rpg maker xp character creator
Note: The set_graphic method requires the filename (without .png) and the hue (usually 0). This replaces both the character sprite and the face graphic (if you have corresponding face files). These tools allow you to manually align frames
. These tools allow you to manually align frames on a grid and export them as PNG files compatible with the XP engine. In-Engine Character Setup part swapping (hair
For a custom character to work in RMXP, it must follow these rigid formatting rules: