[Fox]

This is the idea I got of using a CON mutator to fix bugs without getting anal on it, and without changing the default CON files.

Here is a list of what I got so far:

• Fix using next / previous weapon with Pipebomb trigger
  
• Let you switch to the trigger if there is a Pipebomb on the floor
  
• Fix wrong subweapon displayed at status bar
  
• Select Expander using next / previous weapon
  
• Don't switch to Expander if you never had it
  
• Reset subweapon when player dies
  
• Player drop Expander when killed
  
• Reload pistol at the proper time
  
• Fix enemies total count
  
• Enemies count to the totals before they spawn
  
• Fix angle of spawning enemies
  
• Fix attributes of enemies
  
• Fix enemy recognition sounds
  
• Apply skill settings to Egg
  
• Fix spawn palette of Trooper
  
• Fix palette of Player gibs
  
• Fix palette of Trooper gibs
  
• Fix spawn of Recon and Egg
  
• Fix Shrinker not working with Boss1
  
• Remove skill 4 enemies

Since you switch to the Pipebomb trigger if there is one laying on the floor and you are out of ammo, I don't really see a logical reason why you can't switch to it otherwise, except for the lack of a subweapon system prior to Atomic Edition version.

But I am not sure about counting all the spawning enemies (except the ones created by other enemies) the moment the map is loaded.

Attached File(s)

•  basicbugfix1.3.zip (4.66K)
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[NightFright]

Finally! Enemies are counted properly! I have already tested it and it works like a charm. This is easily stuff for the "autoload" folder, man. A job well done!

[Fox]

Since you mentioned that, I have found a mistake I did with the enemy counting, so women won't trigger the respawns. Just upload the new versions. I may try and rewrite a less invasive code for that late.

[blackhatred]

These things should be fixed in the source not in the con. Believe me, I'm the God after all.

[Fox]

Some should, some shouldn't.

For example, it's not "technically" wrong not switching beetween the Shrinker and Expander with the next and previous weapon keys, it's just very very poorly executed.

[NNC]

GREAT! Trying this soon!

There are a huge number of spawned red troopers in the original game, and none of them truly appear.

[NNC]

There is something wrong with the FEM respawns. Some of the appear, others are not.

[Fox]

Try it out now. I made it so that the former code would delete some respawns in the process, which was a terrible idea. Now it only affects the kill count.

[NNC]

Fox, on 12 October 2013 - 02:41 AM, said:

Try it out now. I made it so that the former code would delete some respawns in the process, which was a terrible idea. Now it only affects the kill count.

Now it works. Thanks!

[Forge]

Fox, on 11 October 2013 - 10:54 PM, said:

Let you switch to the trigger if there is a Pipebomb on the floor

interesting. does this effect the ability to lay a pipebomb trap?
(i.e. throw pipebomb, switch weapon, switch back to pipebomb, throw second pipebomb, switch weapon, switch back to pipebomb, etc, etc, etc, activate trigger on last pipebomb & make big boom)

[blackhatred]

Only douchebags downvote me.

[Fox]

Forge, on 12 October 2013 - 05:53 AM, said:

interesting. does this effect the ability to lay a pipebomb trap?
(i.e. throw pipebomb, switch weapon, switch back to pipebomb, throw second pipebomb, switch weapon, switch back to pipebomb, etc, etc, etc, activate trigger on last pipebomb & make big boom)

Not at all, but now instead it is required to press 6 to switch beetween the throwing and trigger.

[Forge]

Centaurious, on 12 October 2013 - 11:03 AM, said:

Only douchebags downvote me.

only cause you remind me of blackharted, and i miss him (for his entertainment value)
you get no more special favors from me

[Bloodshot]

Does this work with DP?

Or rather, does DP need it?

[NNC]

Bloodshot, on 12 October 2013 - 10:03 PM, said:

Does this work with DP?

Or rather, does DP need it?

Some of these has been fixed for DP years ago.

[NNC]

Hmm, I noticed that respawned "stayput" actors are actually give sounds with this patch.
Also, Enforcers still enter water which they are not supposed to in the original game.

[Fox]

That's a bug from Eduke32.

[NNC]

I realized that Eggs and Reconcars autosize into 40:40 with this modification, just like all regular enemies. I guess it's a side effect of what made them respawnable. I'm not sure if this is a good thing though. IMHO Reconcars should have a bigger size (I prefer the 56:48 repeat value used in the Beta version, that looks like the most authentic size for that thing), and Eggs should keep their Build version sizes that can make them a little different. Now maps like Fusion Station have all the same sizes for eggs, despite they look different in the original game.

[Hendricks266]

In Jimmy's and my top secret project, we only resize eggs if they are 1x1, the default size for any sprite spawned during the game that does not have a sizeat command.

[Fox]

Nancsi, on 12 November 2013 - 04:43 PM, said:

I realized that Eggs and Reconcars autosize into 40:40 with this modification, just like all regular enemies. I guess it's a side effect of what made them respawnable. I'm not sure if this is a good thing though. IMHO Reconcars should have a bigger size (I prefer the 56:48 repeat value used in the Beta version, that looks like the most authentic size for that thing), and Eggs should keep their Build version sizes that can make them a little different. Now maps like Fusion Station have all the same sizes for eggs, despite they look different in the original game.

The Recon should have a scale of 40x40 for the simply purpose of matching the Pig Cop and having all Recons of the same size. Also there is the problem of the early aspect ratio correction for sprites in maps such as E1L2 (48x40).

The problem with the Eggs is that there is no consistency. While in E2L4 the Eggs have a (kind of) varying size, they have the same size in several maps such as E2L2 (32x40), E2L5 (32x32) and E2L9 (40x40).

For instance I also used Duke Nukem 64 as a reference, since the enemies are like that (though it is in the maps, not hard-coded).

[Micky C]

Hendricks266, on 12 November 2013 - 05:47 PM, said:

In Jimmy's and my top secret project

Hendricks266, on 12 November 2013 - 05:47 PM, said:

top secret project

Hendricks266, on 12 November 2013 - 05:47 PM, said:

top secret project

http://wiki.eduke32...._Yet_Released_2

Nice secret-keeping guys

[Hendricks266]

That's not it. RotK is Jimmy's mod that I'm just providing assistance for. Current progress on that is 0%.

[The Commander]

Really obviously truly Krap mod?

[Jimmy]

RotK is abandoned. I like the work I did, but I'd rather work on something more original than a remake. Most of the features are in our secret project, albeit better coding from Hendricks.

[The Commander]

I have more faith in Bryan releasing something than Jimmy.

[NNC]

Fox, on 12 November 2013 - 08:21 PM, said:

The Recon should have a scale of 40x40 for the simply purpose of matching the Pig Cop and having all Recons of the same size. Also there is the problem of the early aspect ratio correction for sprites in maps such as E1L2 (48x40).

The problem with the Eggs is that there is no consistency. While in E2L4 the Eggs have a (kind of) varying size, they have the same size in several maps such as E2L2 (32x40), E2L5 (32x32) and E2L9 (40x40).

For instance I also used Duke Nukem 64 as a reference, since the enemies are like that (though it is in the maps, not hard-coded).

What do you mean with "matching the Pig Cop"? The biggest visual issue of the Reconcar is that the Pigcop inside looks like a midget compared to the normal ones that are spawned after destruction. That thing should be bigger and wider IMHO, either 56x48 or 64x56. The Tanks are bigger for exactly the same reason.

You have a valid point with eggs though, I made a scan in the levels, and the varying size only appears in E2L4, E2L5 and E2L6. They clearly standardized this to 40x40 for the Birth episode. I still think it can make sense to allow original sizes, as I remember some usermaps that actually had this on purpose, like one Devastator map (forgot the title) when the bigger ones spawn octabrains.

Btw. you forgot to mention in the opening post, but it seems newbeasts got their deserved recognise sound effect, while the jumping ones are now resizing. That's a very good thing. Are the Boss1shott and Boss1lob sprites functional now, haven't tested that?

[Fox]

Nancsi, on 13 November 2013 - 09:23 AM, said:

Are the Boss1shott and Boss1lob sprites functional now, haven't tested that?

Not at all. It's relatively easy to understand why they have been scrapped, the small boss already shoot on sight and he uses mortar based on distance.

Nancsi, on 13 November 2013 - 09:23 AM, said:

What do you mean with "matching the Pig Cop"? The biggest visual issue of the Reconcar is that the Pigcop inside looks like a midget compared to the normal ones that are spawned after destruction. That thing should be bigger and wider IMHO, either 56x48 or 64x56. The Tanks are bigger for exactly the same reason.

I guess you are right about the Recon size. But now that you mentioned the standardized size in The Birth, it should stay at 40x40.

[Mark]

The Commander, on 13 November 2013 - 07:45 AM, said:

I have more faith in Bryan releasing something than Jimmy.