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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488905 is a reply to message #488346] Thu, 31 July 2014 04:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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No it is not possible to get the purchase terminals to use "mutant NOD" or "mutant GDI"


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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488907 is a reply to message #488346] Thu, 31 July 2014 12:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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So creating a second package for each map with tweaked ddb without the purchase temps (c&c_seasidecanyon.ddb for example) in it, and include that package in the map_definition in tt.cfg, it works on the clients but strangely the server does not load the tweaked ddb. So the pt's show up as stock on the clients but on the server when they actually buy something it gives them whatever is usually in that slot on that map. The server is not loading the ddb in the package at all even though it should. It seems that only clients load it. This doesn't just apply to purchase settings but any changes made to the ddb at all.

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488908 is a reply to message #488907] Fri, 01 August 2014 05:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have not see this issue, on my bear hunter and Canadacdn's ColonyZ416 map both seem to have their distinct PT's loading correctly (one uses objects.ddb the other uses temps).

Make sure to save the map before you export otherwise the PT's won't be updated in the map's ddb file.


Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488911 is a reply to message #488908] Fri, 01 August 2014 14:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Jerad Gray wrote on Fri, 01 August 2014 05:50

I have not see this issue, on my bear hunter and Canadacdn's ColonyZ416 map both seem to have their distinct PT's loading correctly (one uses objects.ddb the other uses temps).

Make sure to save the map before you export otherwise the PT's won't be updated in the map's ddb file.



The issue isn't in the map. I made a secondary package with an overriding mapname_map.ddb to override the maps original ddb. Clients load this ddb properly. The server however does not.

	SeasideCanyon:
	{
		mapName = "C&C_SeasideCanyon";
		packages = ["seasidecanyon_stock","C&C_SeasideCanyon","dblaney_content1"];
	};


The seasidecanyon_stock package has a file in called it c&c_seasideCanyon.ddb. Because package is the furthest to the left it has the highest priority so that ddb overrides the one with the exact same name in the C&C_SeasideCanyon package. Clients handle this correctly. They see the correct pt's and everything else in the ddb. The server however does not.

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488913 is a reply to message #488346] Fri, 01 August 2014 18:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bug has been noted and will be investigated.

In order to help with the debugging, I would need to see the contents of the 3 packages in question so I can load them on my own test FDS and debug exactly where it loads the different files (including the ddb file) from.


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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488916 is a reply to message #488346] Sat, 02 August 2014 06:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Would it be possible to make the MP loadscreen last a bit longer..(even better have an option to revert back to stock loading?) Mainly because I'd like to have display map info/etc on it... Right now it barely stays for a few seconds

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488919 is a reply to message #488913] Sat, 02 August 2014 13:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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jonwil wrote on Fri, 01 August 2014 18:00

Bug has been noted and will be investigated.

In order to help with the debugging, I would need to see the contents of the 3 packages in question so I can load them on my own test FDS and debug exactly where it loads the different files (including the ddb file) from.



Ok, I will get the files together and contact you soon. Thanks.


Also on certain maps like C&C_Seige in the tunnels the aiming gets all screwy. It jumps around like crazy. It effects a decent amount of maps at some point or another.

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488920 is a reply to message #488916] Sat, 02 August 2014 13:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mauler wrote on Sat, 02 August 2014 14:33

Would it be possible to make the MP loadscreen last a bit longer..(even better have an option to revert back to stock loading?) Mainly because I'd like to have display map info/etc on it... Right now it barely stays for a few seconds


As far as I'm aware the current code *is* the stock loading code (or, rather, is equivalent to it). The reason it is faster than it used to be in 1.037 is because computers in general are faster and the loading steps can be executed more quickly.


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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488922 is a reply to message #488346] Sat, 02 August 2014 15:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Also compilers have gotten better in the last 12 years and produce better/faster code.


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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488923 is a reply to message #488346] Sat, 02 August 2014 15:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Maybe the game loads even faster without the loading screen? I patched out the YR/RA2 game startup loading screen and that lowered startup time by 4-7 seconds or so, making game startup pretty much instant like in TS.

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488924 is a reply to message #488346] Sat, 02 August 2014 16:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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No the loadscreen in Renegade takes almost zero time to actually do its work, its the actual loading that takes the time.


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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488925 is a reply to message #488346] Sat, 02 August 2014 17:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I remember it loading pretty slow for me before the Saberhawk fix.
Thought something might of been changed with the stock loading myself.

Too bad we can't have an option to add a post-load continue button or something so players can view map specific info.

It is what it is Sad

PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE Big Grin
Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488947 is a reply to message #488346] Mon, 04 August 2014 12:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I'm aware of fast loading times, faster code compiling etc..

lol I don't want the loadscreen to disappear completely!

I was simply asking about the possibility of having the loadscreen stay longer... As it would be quite useful to have and display info

Still haven't got the answer I was looking for..

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #488949 is a reply to message #488947] Mon, 04 August 2014 12:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Beings I'm making custom loading screens for my maps I'd be rather pissed if they disappeared.

roszek wrote on Sat, 02 August 2014 18:02

I remember it loading pretty slow for me before the Saberhawk fix.
Thought something might of been changed with the stock loading myself.

Too bad we can't have an option to add a post-load continue button or something so players can view map specific info.

It is what it is Sad

PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE Big Grin


Press any key to continue would be good for servers with custom rules.


Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489000 is a reply to message #488346] Mon, 11 August 2014 17:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I just tested with the latest WIP code and I am unable to reproduce the issue dblaney1 is having with seasidecanyon.
Calling it "fixed" until I get evidence otherwise.


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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489005 is a reply to message #489000] Tue, 12 August 2014 10:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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jonwil wrote on Mon, 11 August 2014 17:06

I just tested with the latest WIP code and I am unable to reproduce the issue dblaney1 is having with seasidecanyon.
Calling it "fixed" until I get evidence otherwise.


I suspect some of the changes made in 4.2 to make stuff that worked in pkg files work in ttfs files may have fixed this issue as well.


However to test the issue on this map the easiest way is to buy a medium tank. If its the stock medium tank the its working as it should. If its the medium tank with the rails around the turret then its not working. On my machine it would give you the ones with the rails. The purchase terminal shows up correctly on the clients but the server is still using the one from the map.

Another test would be to buy the mlrs and see if it gives you the one with the rotatable turret or the stock one. I think on that map nod only has a recon bike as well in the APC slot so if you try to buy the APC with my package it would give you a recon bike instead.

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489006 is a reply to message #489000] Tue, 12 August 2014 13:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Edit: nvm.

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489100 is a reply to message #488346] Sat, 23 August 2014 12:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Is there anyway to add a strings file thats not overwritten by strings map. I wanna add strings server wide for some custom presets in my objects.ddb but strings_map overwrites them.
Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489109 is a reply to message #488346] Tue, 26 August 2014 05:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Is it possible to change the gsa master server in the fds to the new one?

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489110 is a reply to message #488346] Tue, 26 August 2014 06:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Changing the GSA master server is definatly on our radar screen as something to look into.


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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489113 is a reply to message #488346] Tue, 26 August 2014 19:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Few stock things I've fixed:

The bug where clients sometimes aren't notified that a player has left the game.

FDS will no longer quit when it loses connection to XWIS.


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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489115 is a reply to message #489113] Wed, 27 August 2014 11:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Good to hear, server going down with xwis every time was really annoying.

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Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489124 is a reply to message #488346] Thu, 28 August 2014 16:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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When you use the download function of packageeditor, it doesn't download the package tpi itself. You have manually do it. It would make much more sense if it downloaded it automatically so that clients can download the map properly without having to manually put the tpi file in place.

A feature request that would be useful would be a command in packageeditor to convert a package back to a mix file.
Re: Work is being resumed on scripts for Renegade [message #489127 is a reply to message #489124] Fri, 29 August 2014 06:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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dblaney1 wrote on Thu, 28 August 2014 17:20

When you use the download function of packageeditor, it doesn't download the package tpi itself. You have manually do it. It would make much more sense if it downloaded it automatically so that clients can download the map properly without having to manually put the tpi file in place.

A feature request that would be useful would be a command in packageeditor to convert a package back to a mix file.

I actually had the package editor blowing up at 69% downloaded the other day when downloading a package for my server. But normally and automatically downloads and installs packages fine.

The thing I'd like to see is the option to upload a specific package, that way I didn't have to do a replace on the whole package folder on my FDS every time I make one change to Bear Island or ColonyZ216 which combined have made me upload over 86 times at this point.


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@dblaney1: Why would clients need the .tpi though? Clients store the same information in packages.dat. Clients can export the .tpi files if they really want to by using "packageeditor export", iirc.

@Jerad2142: Not sure what you're suggesting. Wouldn't some file sync program solve the problem?


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