[Showcase] MVP Tomb with Dynamic Sprite and Name Display

[Mice]

This feature enhances the standard MVP death mechanic by replacing the generic "Tomb" label with the **actual name of the MVP** that was defeated. When an MVP dies on the map, a tombstone NPC appears at the exact spot of death, and instead of showing a generic label, it dynamically displays the **name of the boss** (e.g., "Phreeoni", "Ifrit", "Baphomet").

**How it works for players:**
- When an MVP is killed, a tombstone spawns on the map.
- The tomb now shows the name of the MVP, not just “Tomb”.
- This helps MVP hunters and players identify what boss was recently defeated, even if they arrived late.
- It improves both visual clarity and overall immersion in the game.

I created a demo video showcasing how this behaves in-game.

**Note to fellow developers:**
After completing this feature, I discovered that someone had already created a similar concept before me. However, I had no knowledge of that existing implementation during development and did not reference or use any of their code.

This version was built independently from scratch based on how I personally wanted it to function. While the **concept is similar**, the **implementation and behavior may differ** between our versions.

I still believe this showcases a useful quality-of-life addition for MVP-related mechanics, and I hope it can serve as inspiration or a base for others who wish to implement their own version.

Feel free to check out the demo video and let me know your thoughts!

 

Edited June 8 by Mice

[Eterunaru]

Cool! Where i can get this?

[vferrari]

Woah I loved it, it looks great! 

Is this client side?

Edited June 11 by vferrari

[WhiteEagle]

Nice job!!
But with a small tombstone with RIP would have more "effect" in my opinion.

[Mice]

20 hours ago, vferrari said:

Woah I loved it, it looks great! 

Is this client side?

Hello, this is a SRC edit and custom sprite of MVP monsters. It just uses the frame where they appear dead.

 

18 hours ago, WhiteEagle said:

Nice job!!
But with a small tombstone with RIP would have more "effect" in my opinion.

This is actually a great idea adding a small tomb next to the MVP. Thanks for the suggestion!

[namerpus18]

Oh, so it's been all over the forum *since January*, and you just *didn't* see it until you finished? Absolutely impeccable timing. A true masterpiece of delayed realization.

 

Edited Sunday at 07:44 AM by namerpus18

[Rynbef]

Rly greate idea. Awesome!

 

Rynbef~

[Mice]

On 6/14/2025 at 7:32 PM, namerpus18 said:

Oh, so it's been all over the forum *since January*, and you just *didn't* see it until you finished? Absolutely impeccable timing. A true masterpiece of delayed realization.

 

 

Hello! I have no intention of competing with anyone I actually got this idea from another player, and to be honest, I didn’t notice your post before since I wasn’t very active here until recently. I’ve only just started coming online more often.

Anyway, I didn’t use any of your code or sprites your work is yours, and my work is mine. If the issue is just about having a similar concept, that’s not a problem for me. I mean, we’re on a private server, and the sprites we’re using aren’t even our own property.

That’s all, really. I hope this rAthena project progresses well and that the loading issue gets resolved. I also hope to see more of your showcases I support you!

[namerpus18]

18 hours ago, Mice said:

I mean, we’re on a private server, and the sprites we’re using aren’t even our own property.

Ah! So everyone is free to copy-paste anyone's idea because we're on private server. But hey, I’m not here to argue or waste time. Just stating the obvious.

[Mice]

48 minutes ago, namerpus18 said:

Ah! So everyone is free to copy-paste anyone's idea because we're on private server. But hey, I’m not here to argue or waste time. Just stating the obvious.

Stop crying already. First of all, you're not the only one with a brain who can think. Second, is it really my fault if I had the same idea and acted on it? And lastly, did I even get any code from you? I didn’t even know that thing had already been released.
If you really think your idea was stolen, you should’ve registered it with the USCO to avoid this kind of drama.
Anyway, I'm not here to argue with you. Like I said, I didn’t know someone else already had the same idea. Then all of a sudden, you’re here crying about it—haha.

Let’s move on, bro. You’re not the only one gifted with a brain who can come up with ideas. Let others shine too don’t act like you own all the knowledge.

Peace, bro. Next time, if you’re working on something, make sure to register it with the USCO right away.