1upD's mod

[Droid803]

Yeah, it means you messed something up in the game files that load.

Probably an XML or a LUA that is loaded on startup.

[1upD]

Yeah, it means you messed something up in the game files that load.

Probably an XML or a LUA that is loaded on startup.

Hmm...I haven't messed with many of those. What files in particular could cause this? I didn't have any errors at all, the game just closed itself down. Normal FoC works fine, as does the first version of the mod.(Did you download it yet?)

[Lavarider]

The game closes without warning if it is unable to start any part of its core engine (Luas, Directx3d device, or even a corrupted shortcut....) If you are crashing that way, its going to be incredibly tough to locate the problem...

[1upD]

Actually, by disabling XMLs, I've been able to isolate the bugs in one file. The Metroid file. Everything Metroid. Conveniently located in one XML. Why I am so freaking stupid? >_>

 

Anyways, I already lost two XML entries while trying to fix the bug...My computer is acting really creepy. 0_o

 

EDIT: I found the bugger! Here's the specific entry that causes FoC to close:

  <!--Pirate Carrier thingy-->
  <GroundVehicle Name="ATC">
    <Text_ID>TEXT_UNIT_ATC</Text_ID>
    <Encyclopedia_Good_Against> Stormtrooper Underworld_Merc </Encyclopedia_Good_Against>
    <Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To> AT_AA_Walker Underworld_Mass_Driver_Turret </Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To>
    <Encyclopedia_Text>TEXT_TOOLTIP_ATC</Encyclopedia_Text>
    <Encyclopedia_Unit_Class>TEXT_ENCYCLOPEDIA_CLASS_TRANSPORT</Encyclopedia_Unit_Class>
    <Icon_Name>i_button_gallofree_htt.tga</Icon_Name>
    <Select_Box_Scale>520</Select_Box_Scale>
    <Select_Box_Z_Adjust>3.0f</Select_Box_Z_Adjust>
    <Land_Model_Name>PV_ATC.ALO</Land_Model_Name>
    <Land_Model_Anim_Override_Name>RV_GallofreeHTT26.alo</Land_Model_Anim_Override_Name>
    <Mass>1.0</Mass>
    <Scale_Factor>.30</Scale_Factor>
    <Deploys>Yes</Deploys>
    <Affiliation>Underworld</Affiliation>
    <Max_Speed>2.5</Max_Speed>
    <Min_Speed>0.1</Min_Speed>
    <OverrideAcceleration> 0.15 </OverrideAcceleration>
    <OverrideDeceleration> 0.15 </OverrideDeceleration>
    <Max_Rate_Of_Turn>2.0</Max_Rate_Of_Turn>
    <Max_Rate_Of_Roll>0.2</Max_Rate_Of_Roll>
    <Bank_Turn_Angle>5</Bank_Turn_Angle>
    <Hover_Height>80.0</Hover_Height>
    <Loop_Idle_Anim_00>No</Loop_Idle_Anim_00>
    <PathFrameDelay> 0 </PathFrameDelay>
    <Armor_Type> Armor_T2B </Armor_Type>
    <Shield_Armor_Type>Shield_Tank</Shield_Armor_Type>
    <Size_Value>70</Size_Value>
    <Damage>6</Damage>
    <Shield_Points>200</Shield_Points>
    <Tactical_Health>275</Tactical_Health>
    <Shield_Refresh_Rate>10</Shield_Refresh_Rate>
    <Energy_Capacity>9999</Energy_Capacity>
    <Energy_Refresh_Rate>9999</Energy_Refresh_Rate>
    <Mouse_Collide_Override_Sphere_Radius>35</Mouse_Collide_Override_Sphere_Radius>
    <Behavior> SELECTABLE </Behavior>
    <LandBehavior>IDLE, AFFECTED_BY_SHIELD, WALK_LOCOMOTOR, SHIELDED, TURRET, TARGETING, WEAPON, POWERED, REVEAL, HIDE_WHEN_FOGGED, UNIT_AI, SURFACE_FX, TELEKINESIS_TARGET, STUNNABLE, DAMAGE_TRACKING, GARRISON_HOVER</LandBehavior>
    <Is_Affected_By_Gravity_Control_Field> Yes </Is_Affected_By_Gravity_Control_Field>
    <Should_Cause_Limited_Turrets_To_Turn> false </Should_Cause_Limited_Turrets_To_Turn>
    <SurfaceFX_Name>Hover</SurfaceFX_Name>
    <Garrison_Category> Infantry, Vehicle </Garrison_Category>
    <Num_Garrison_Slots>10</Num_Garrison_Slots>
    <Garrison_Bone_Names>b_garrison_00</Garrison_Bone_Names>
    <Garrison_Exit_Dist>0</Garrison_Exit_Dist>
    <Garrison_Enter_Dist>0</Garrison_Enter_Dist>
    <Garrison_Radius>20</Garrison_Radius>
    <Land_FOW_Reveal_Range>350.0</Land_FOW_Reveal_Range>
    <Targeting_Max_Attack_Distance>320.0</Targeting_Max_Attack_Distance>
    <Ranged_Target_Z_Adjust>10.0</Ranged_Target_Z_Adjust>
    <Turret_Rotate_Extent_Degrees>360</Turret_Rotate_Extent_Degrees>
    <Turret_Elevate_Extent_Degrees>40</Turret_Elevate_Extent_Degrees>
    <Turret_Bone_Name>b_turret</Turret_Bone_Name>
    <Barrel_Bone_Name>b_barrel</Barrel_Bone_Name>
    <Turret_Rotate_Speed>5.0</Turret_Rotate_Speed>
    <Apply_Z_Turret_Rotate_To_Axis>2</Apply_Z_Turret_Rotate_To_Axis>
    <Apply_Y_Turret_Rotate_To_Axis>1</Apply_Y_Turret_Rotate_To_Axis>
    <Turret_Targets_Ground_Vehicles> 2 </Turret_Targets_Ground_Vehicles>
    <Turret_Targets_Ground_Infantry> 1 </Turret_Targets_Ground_Infantry>
    <Turret_Targets_Air_Vehicles> 4 </Turret_Targets_Air_Vehicles>
    <Turret_Targets_Anything_Else> 3 </Turret_Targets_Anything_Else>
    <Projectile_Types>Proj_Rebel_HTT_Gun</Projectile_Types>
    <Projectile_Fire_Recharge_Seconds>2.2</Projectile_Fire_Recharge_Seconds>
    <Projectile_Fire_Pulse_Count>8</Projectile_Fire_Pulse_Count>
    <Projectile_Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>0.02</Projectile_Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>
    <Fire_Weapon_When_Deployed>Yes</Fire_Weapon_When_Deployed>
    <Fire_Weapon_When_Undeployed>Yes</Fire_Weapon_When_Undeployed>
    <Land_Damage_Thresholds>1, 0.66, 0.33</Land_Damage_Thresholds>
    <Land_Damage_Alternates>0, 1, 2</Land_Damage_Alternates>
    <Land_Damage_SFX>null,SFX_Grenade_Detonation, SFX_Grenade_Detonation</Land_Damage_SFX>
    <Remove_Upon_Death>true</Remove_Upon_Death>
    <Death_Explosions>Large_Explosion_Land</Death_Explosions>
    <Collidable_By_Projectile_Living>Yes</Collidable_By_Projectile_Living>
    <Collidable_By_Projectile_Dead>Yes</Collidable_By_Projectile_Dead>
    <Wind_Disturbance_Radius>50</Wind_Disturbance_Radius>
    <Wind_Disturbance_Strength>4</Wind_Disturbance_Strength>
    <Wind_Disturbance_Sphere_Alpha>0.4</Wind_Disturbance_Sphere_Alpha>
    <Base_Shield_Penetration_Particle>Shield_Penetration_Effect_Particle</Base_Shield_Penetration_Particle>
    <SFXEvent_Fire>Unit_Tank_T2B_Fire</SFXEvent_Fire>
    <SFXEvent_Select>Unit_Select_Gallofree_HTT</SFXEvent_Select>
    <SFXEvent_Move>Unit_Move_Gallofree_HTT</SFXEvent_Move>
    <SFXEvent_Fleet_Move>Unit_Fleet_Move_Gallofree_HTT</SFXEvent_Fleet_Move>
    <SFXEvent_Attack>Unit_Attack_Gallofree_HTT</SFXEvent_Attack>
    <SFXEvent_Guard>Unit_Guard_Gallofree_HTT</SFXEvent_Guard>
    <SFXEvent_Turret_Rotating_Loop> Vehicle_Turret_Motor </SFXEvent_Turret_Rotating_Loop>
    <SFXEvent_Assist_Move>
    </SFXEvent_Assist_Move>
    <SFXEvent_Assist_Attack>
    </SFXEvent_Assist_Attack>
    <Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>Unit_Tank_Death_SFX</Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>
    <SFXEvent_Engine_Idle_Loop> Unit_T2B_Idle_Engine_Loop </SFXEvent_Engine_Idle_Loop>
    <SFXEvent_Engine_Moving_Loop> Unit_T2B_Moving_Engine_Loop </SFXEvent_Engine_Moving_Loop>
    <SFXEvent_Unit_Lost> RHD_Unit_Destroyed </SFXEvent_Unit_Lost>
    <SFXEvent_Tactical_Build_Started> RHD_Reinforcements_En_Route </SFXEvent_Tactical_Build_Started>
    <SFXEvent_Tactical_Build_Complete> RHD_Reinforcements_Available </SFXEvent_Tactical_Build_Complete>
    <SFXEvent_Tactical_Build_Cancelled> RHD_Reinforcements_Cancelled  </SFXEvent_Tactical_Build_Cancelled>
    <No_Reflection_Below_Detail_Level>99</No_Reflection_Below_Detail_Level>
    <No_Refraction_Below_Detail_Level>3</No_Refraction_Below_Detail_Level>
    <Occlusion_Silhouette_Enabled>1</Occlusion_Silhouette_Enabled>
    <Blob_Shadow_Below_Detail_Level>2</Blob_Shadow_Below_Detail_Level>
    <Blob_Shadow_Scale>65.0, 50.0</Blob_Shadow_Scale>
    <Blob_Shadow_Material_Name>Generic_Shadow</Blob_Shadow_Material_Name>
    <CategoryMask> Air </CategoryMask>
    <MovementClass> Lancet </MovementClass>
    <Property_Flags> CanContainGarrison </Property_Flags>
    <Air_Vehicle_Turret_Target> Yes </Air_Vehicle_Turret_Target>
    <Is_Visible_On_Radar>Yes</Is_Visible_On_Radar>
    <Space_Full_Stop_Command> Yes </Space_Full_Stop_Command>
    <OccupationStyle>1x1</OccupationStyle>
    <Victory_Relevant>yes</Victory_Relevant>
    <Is_Visible_On_Radar>Yes</Is_Visible_On_Radar>
    <Has_Land_Evaluator>Yes</Has_Land_Evaluator>
    <AI_Combat_Power>50</AI_Combat_Power>
    <Idle_Chase_Range>0.0</Idle_Chase_Range>
    <Guard_Chase_Range>0.0</Guard_Chase_Range>
    <Attack_Move_Response_Range>50.0</Attack_Move_Response_Range>
    <Targeting_Stickiness_Time_Threshold>5.0</Targeting_Stickiness_Time_Threshold>
    <Targeting_Priority_Set>AntiInfantry</Targeting_Priority_Set>
    <Autonomous_Move_Extension_Vs_Attacker>50.0</Autonomous_Move_Extension_Vs_Attacker>
    <Space_Layer> Land </Space_Layer>
    <UnitCollisionClass> Vehicle </UnitCollisionClass>
    <FormationSpacing> 1.5 </FormationSpacing>
    <FormationOrder> 4 </FormationOrder>
    <FormationGrouping> Solo </FormationGrouping>
    <FormationRaggedness> 0.5 </FormationRaggedness>
    <MaxJiggleDistance> 0 </MaxJiggleDistance>
    <MinimumPushReturnDistance> 100 </MinimumPushReturnDistance>
    <UseSecondaryFacing> false </UseSecondaryFacing>
    <Custom_Hard_XExtent> 130.0 </Custom_Hard_XExtent>
    <Custom_Hard_YExtent> 40.0 </Custom_Hard_YExtent>
    <Ranking_In_Category>7</Ranking_In_Category>
    <Weather_Category>Flying</Weather_Category>
    <Converted_To_Enemy_Die_Time_Seconds>45</Converted_To_Enemy_Die_Time_Seconds>
    <Score_Cost_Credits>100</Score_Cost_Credits>
    <Influences_Capture_Point> False </Influences_Capture_Point>
    <Is_Supercrusher>Yes</Is_Supercrusher>
    <Tactical_Bribe_Cost>450</Tactical_Bribe_Cost>
    <!-- Non-Hero unit abilities description -->
    <Unit_Abilities_Data SubObjectList="Yes">
    </Unit_Abilities_Data>
    <Should_Reinforcements_Move> false </Should_Reinforcements_Move>
  </GroundVehicle>
  <GroundCompany Name="F9TZ_Cloaking_Transport_Company">
    <Text_ID>TEXT_UNIT_G-HTT_TRANSPORT_COMPANY</Text_ID>
    <Encyclopedia_Good_Against> Stormtrooper Underworld_Merc </Encyclopedia_Good_Against>
    <Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To> AT_AA_Walker Underworld_Mass_Driver_Turret </Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To>
    <Encyclopedia_Text>TEXT_TOOLTIP_G-HTT_TRANSPORT</Encyclopedia_Text>
    <Encyclopedia_Unit_Class>TEXT_ENCYCLOPEDIA_CLASS_TRANSPORT</Encyclopedia_Unit_Class>
    <Icon_Name>i_button_gallofree_htt.tga</Icon_Name>
    <GUI_Row> 1 </GUI_Row>
    <Is_Dummy>Yes</Is_Dummy>
    <Damage>100</Damage>
    <Autoresolve_Health>450</Autoresolve_Health>
    <Affiliation>Rebel</Affiliation>
    <Build_Cost_Credits>700</Build_Cost_Credits>
    <Build_Time_Seconds>45</Build_Time_Seconds>
    <Build_Time_Reduced_By_Multiple_Factories> Yes </Build_Time_Reduced_By_Multiple_Factories>
    <Build_Tab_Land_Units>Yes</Build_Tab_Land_Units>
    <Tech_Level>3</Tech_Level>
    <Required_Timeline>0</Required_Timeline>
    <Required_Ground_Base_Level>1</Required_Ground_Base_Level>
    <Required_Star_Base_Level>0</Required_Star_Base_Level>
    <Required_Special_Structures>U_Ground_Vehicle_Factory</Required_Special_Structures>
    <Required_Planets />
    <Build_Initially_Locked>Yes</Build_Initially_Locked>
    <Build_Can_Be_Unlocked_By_Slicer>Yes</Build_Can_Be_Unlocked_By_Slicer>
    <Slice_Cost_Credits>1800</Slice_Cost_Credits>
    <Behavior>DUMMY_GROUND_COMPANY</Behavior>
    <Formation_Priority>4</Formation_Priority>
    <Is_Escort>no</Is_Escort>
    <Ship_Class>walker</Ship_Class>
    <Company_Transport_Unit>Underworld_Vehicle_Transport</Company_Transport_Unit>
    <Company_Units>Gallofree_HTT_Transport_P</Company_Units>
    <Score_Cost_Credits>1000</Score_Cost_Credits>
    <Maintenance_Cost>0.05</Maintenance_Cost>
    <Population_Value>1</Population_Value>
    <!--<MULTIPLAYER SKIRMISH VALUES BEGIN>-->
    <Tactical_Build_Cost_Multiplayer>1200</Tactical_Build_Cost_Multiplayer>
    <Tactical_Build_Time_Seconds>25</Tactical_Build_Time_Seconds>
    <Tactical_Build_Prerequisites>RC_Level_Two_Tech_Upgrade</Tactical_Build_Prerequisites>
    <Tactical_Production_Queue>Tactical_Units</Tactical_Production_Queue>
    <!--<Build_Limit_Current_Per_Player>0</Build_Limit_Current_Per_Player>-->
    <!--<Build_Limit_Lifetime_Per_Player>0</Build_Limit_Lifetime_Per_Player>-->
    <!--<MULTIPLAYER SKIRMISH VALUES END>-->
    <SFXEvent_Build_Started>RHD_Build_Vehicle</SFXEvent_Build_Started>
    <SFXEvent_Build_Cancelled>RHD_Vehicle_Canceled</SFXEvent_Build_Cancelled>
    <SFXEvent_Build_Complete>Unit_Complete_Gallofree_HTT</SFXEvent_Build_Complete>
    <SFXEvent_Fleet_Move>Unit_Fleet_Move_Gallofree_HTT</SFXEvent_Fleet_Move>
    <Unit_Abilities_Data SubObjectList="Yes">
    </Unit_Abilities_Data>
  </GroundCompany>

It wasn't completely finished. BTW, I don't think the fact that it replaces an existing unit caused the bug. I have a unit replacing the Defiler and it works fine, other than that I can still build Defilers.

Edited July 18, 2008 by 1upD

[Droid803]

-Never mind-

 

It wasn't completely finished. BTW, I don't think the fact that it replaces an existing unit caused the bug. I have a unit replacing the Defiler and it works fine, other than that I can still build Defilers.

 

Uh...you must have forgotten to nuke the Defiler's company or something?

[1upD]

-Never mind-

 

Uh...you must have forgotten to nuke the Defiler's company or something?

Yeah...

I assumed that the replacing company would replace the defiler...I guess two companies with the same name can both be built, then.

 

Any idea why the ATC glitched up the game?

[vadereclipse]

i was thinking, urai fen looks in model somewhat like a space pirate.

if you reskin him, you could make a pirate melee trooper. and if you hav access to 3ds max and the alo model importer, from then, you could make space pirate units by editing the model.

[1upD]

i was thinking, urai fen looks in model somewhat like a space pirate.

if you reskin him, you could make a pirate melee trooper. and if you hav access to 3ds max and the alo model importer, from then, you could make space pirate units by editing the model.

I thought about that too. I actually found two models that look just like the forms of Space Pirate from MP1 and MP2. I can give the pirates a lot of variety.

[vadereclipse]

the thing is,c each MP game has a different pirate model. MP1 had pirates with their heads in between and below their shoulders.

MP2 had slightly avian (urai fen) models with beaks and all.

MP3 were somewhat different.

i think it's likely to be a phazon evolution throughout the episodes.

the problem is GF. there aren't any models with square helmets and a visor of that shape. perhaps a mandalorian model.

[Lavarider]

the galactic federation troopers are humans you know....reskin a clone trooper or something, if the skin is good, infantry are so small anyway, nobody will be able to tell the difference.

[vadereclipse]

you don't see much of the GF troopers in MP2, and they serve only as a plot mechanism, but in mp3, they appear a lot, and are quite distinctive. their helmet is not cylindrical like a clone, but boxy. and the visor is a square on the front. clones wouldn't do. also, their armour is distinctive. i think a mandalorian would be best.

[1upD]

I thought you meant Urai for the MP3C pirates. It doesn't really matter. The pirates have such a capacity for modifications to their own bodies, as long as the Space Pirates I make look alien and have the same traits as the Space Pirates of Metroid Prime, they will be convincing. Trust me. Also, the Space Pirates have always been avian, until Metroid Prime for some unknown reason. The MP3C pirates are less avian due to phazon, but their is no known reason why the MP1 pirates are so humanoid/insectoid. Maybe they are a different species of pirate.

 

The GFP will not be featured until a few releases from now, as right now the mod is just showing Phazon and the Space Pirates invading the Star Wars galaxy. It will be a TC someday if it survives that long. BTW, I had planned to use the Mandalorian model for the GF marines for a while now.

[vadereclipse]

urai's good for MP 2 and 3.

i seem to have a knack for knowing what you could reskin lol.

could a rancor be a berserker knight?

not lord, due to energy balls.

[1upD]

urai's good for MP 2 and 3.

i seem to have a knack for knowing what you could reskin lol.

But notice at the same time I am at least two steps ahead of yout.

could a rancor be a berserker knight?

not lord, due to energy balls.

I already made Omega Kraid. My friend(Who started the idea) already had suggested Berserker Knights from rancors. The only problem is that Berserker's have very small beaked mouths, while rancors have gaping teethy maws. I might make a Berserker anyways.

[Droid803]

Alo Importer.

[vadereclipse]

isn't kraid like 20-30 metres tall?

notice you're a renowned reskinner, and i'm a noob.

a reskin of IG-88 could be a mech suit-less ghor.

[Lavarider]

"the mod is just showing Phazon and the Space Pirates invading the Star Wars galaxy."

 

LOL!!! ATTACK OF THE PARALLEL UNIVERSE!!! ;D  What next, the borg attacking Coruscant? 

[1upD]

Alo Importer.

So, what, you expect me to have TIME and MONEY!? No way! I'm way too lame for that!

isn't kraid like 20-30 metres tall?

notice you're a renowned reskinner, and i'm a noob.

a reskin of IG-88 could be a mech suit-less ghor.

Yes and no. I can rescale the units, you know.

Hey, that's a great idea! Thanks! I was wondering how to get Ghor...

"the mod is just showing Phazon and the Space Pirates invading the Star Wars galaxy."

 

LOL!!! ATTACK OF THE PARALLEL UNIVERSE!!!  What next, the borg attacking Coruscant? 

No. The first Stargate is built in the Star Wars galaxy and it is revealed that the humans from a long time ago were actually the ancients.

[Lavarider]

No. The first Stargate is built in the Star Wars galaxy and it is revealed that the humans from a long time ago were actually the ancients.

 

Stargate?  SO we should expect the Daedalus to come and back up the rebels anytime soon?  Maybe a Cylon attack fleet to bomb Dantooine out of existence?   

 

That might actually be a cool idea for a mega mod....MASSIVE SCI-FI....All science fiction movies and games mixed into one...LOL it would be like 22.4 gigabytes... ;D

[1upD]

Stargate?  SO we should expect the Daedalus to come and back up the rebels anytime soon?  Maybe a Cylon attack fleet to bomb Dantooine out of existence?   

 

That might actually be a cool idea for a mega mod....MASSIVE SCI-FI....All science fiction movies and games mixed into one...LOL it would be like 22.4 gigabytes... ;D

Err...Sorry, I'm only up to season 9 of SG-1 and Season 2 of Atlantis.

 

No. Simply no. I do want to eventually make a Metroid conversion, but for now the only faction I'm making is the Space Pirates.

[Lavarider]

Well yeah, I know that...like any sane person would try to make a mega mod of that scale...just trying to have some fun...

[vadereclipse]

So, what, you expect me to have TIME and MONEY!? No way! I'm way too lame for

 

umm.. to truly reskin fully i.e. alpha channels and all, don't you need to buy photoshop CS2 or something? or a trial?

well, i was one ahead on ghor

SBDs could be steambots as simple disposable infantry.

space units is the main problem.

[1upD]

umm.. to truly reskin fully i.e. alpha channels and all, don't you need to buy photoshop CS2 or something? or a trial?

Hmmm...Yes...yes you do...

well, i was one ahead on ghor

SBDs could be steambots as simple disposable infantry.

space units is the main problem.

Yeah. I was thinking of using SBDs as space pirates from the classic series.(They look different) Steambots were only seen on Elysia, so until I add Elysia I think I'll wait. Good idea though.

Well yeah, I know that...like any sane person would try to make a mega mod of that scale...just trying to have some fun...

lol, yeah. My last few posts seem kind of mean, in retrospect...

 

OFFTOPIC: I've reached over 900 posts. Do I get a cookie or something?

[vadereclipse]

yeah, sure.

(gives cookie)

http://www.driveinpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/chocolate_chip_cookie.jpg

i'll do some more brainstorming.

could a defiler look at all like a pirate commando/commander?

pirate commander needs to be made.

you could maybe make a GF slave unit maddened by phazon to fight for the pirates?

are you going to have classes of pirates such as pirate militia as weakest, then soldiers, and so on?

vornskrs as warp hounds??

[Lavarider]

GGGAAAHHHH....I all of a sudden desperately want a cookie...but none in sight...I hate you, vadereclipse... :'(