[Modpack] Animals Modpack [2.5] -- 2.6 approaching

[RabbiBob]

Double check the zip file for 1.0.0 (only tried the primary link). You appear to be missing the 'animalmaterials' folder in the package. I grabbed the 0.9.11 version, copied the folder from there and the server loaded fine after that.

Let me know if there are any 'animalmaterials' changes between those two version, otherwise I won't update until the next release.

[Temperest]

You can also download AnimalMaterials from its own thread: http://c55.me/minetest/forum/viewtopic.php?id=917

I agree, it should be included with the modpack by default.

[RabbiBob]

FYI

I see the following in the debug.txt once the mod is loaded. Haven't tested under Ubuntu Natty yet, but I suspect the same errors will occur.

Server is minetest-0.4.dev-20120122-1 Maverick

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12:01:06: INFO[main]: SourceImageCache::getOrLoad(): Loading path "C:\Users\rabbibob\Desktop\minetest-0.4.dev-20120122-1-win32\minetest-0.4.dev-20120122-1-win32\bin\..\data\clienttextures\unknown_block.png"
12:01:06: INFO[main]: ItemDefManager::updateTexturesAndMeshes(): Updating textures and meshes in item definitions
12:01:06: INFO[main]: SourceImageCache::getOrLoad(): No path found for "animal_big_red_big_red_item.png"
12:01:06: ERROR[main]: generate_image(): Could not load image "animal_big_red_big_red_item.png" while building texture
12:01:06: ERROR[main]: generate_image(): Creating a dummy image for "animal_big_red_big_red_item.png"
12:01:06: INFO[main]: SourceImageCache::getOrLoad(): No path found for "animal_creeper_creeper_item.png"
12:01:06: ERROR[main]: generate_image(): Could not load image "animal_creeper_creeper_item.png" while building texture
12:01:06: ERROR[main]: generate_image(): Creating a dummy image for "animal_creeper_creeper_item.png"
12:01:06: INFO[main]: SourceImageCache::getOrLoad(): No path found for "animal_dm_dm_item.png"
12:01:06: ERROR[main]: generate_image(): Could not load image "animal_dm_dm_item.png" while building texture
12:01:06: ERROR[main]: generate_image(): Creating a dummy image for "animal_dm_dm_item.png"
12:01:06: INFO[main]: SourceImageCache::getOrLoad(): No path found for "animal_gull_gull_item.png"
12:01:06: ERROR[main]: generate_image(): Could not load image "animal_gull_gull_item.png" while building texture
12:01:06: ERROR[main]: generate_image(): Creating a dummy image for "animal_gull_gull_item.png"


[sapier]

it should be included with the modpack by default.

NO! animalmaterials was removed because of good reasons.

It is intended to be added to minetest core so having it included within animals modpack would result in conflicting animalmaterials packages.

The messages you note are already known and are non critical. I've already written this some posts before.

[RabbiBob]

The messages you note are already known and are non critical. I've already written this some posts before.

Thanks, will ignore the messages.

NO! animalmaterials was removed because of good reasons.

It is intended to be added to minetest core so having it included within animals modpack would result in conflicting animalmaterials packages.

Perhaps a note on the lead post would be a good idea? I only noted how to fix it because I've been looking at lua and knew to read the depends.txt file to see the inclusion of it there. Someone who isn't familiar or starting out will have a failed mod with no clue what to do.

Nice changes btw. I forgot to edit the vombie damage (my children play and don't stand a chance) and got too close while examining the newer texture. I had to laugh when I died!

[sapier]

there's already a note in the first post, its bold and red ;-)

[RabbiBob]

You know, I read that twice earlier and still didn't register it. My apologies!

[sdzen]

im having an issue when i log in to minetest

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18:17:03: ERROR[ServerThread]: ERROR: An unhandled exception occurred: LuaError: error running function 'on_step': .../bin/../share/minetest/mods/animals/movement_gen.lua:556: attempt to concatenate global 'distance_to_predicted_pos' (a nil value)
18:17:03: ERROR[ServerThread]: stack traceback:

In thread 7f95a5389700:
/build/buildd/minetestc55-201202070242/src/server.cpp:113: virtual void* ServerThread::Thread(): Assertion '0' failed.
Debug stacks:
DEBUG STACK FOR THREAD 7f95a5389700:
#0  virtual void* ServerThread::Thread()
(Leftover data: #1  void Server::AsyncRunStep())
(Leftover data: #2  virtual void ServerEnvironment::step(float))
(Leftover data: #3  void RemoteClient::GetNextBlocks(Server*, float, irr::core::array<PrioritySortedBlockTransfer, irr::core::irrAllocator<PrioritySortedBlockTransfer> >&))
(Leftover data: #4  void ItemStack::serialize(std::ostream&) const)
DEBUG STACK FOR THREAD 7f95ac052740:
#0  int main(int, char**)
#1  void dedicated_server_loop(Server&, bool&)
(Leftover data: #2  void Server::step(float))
Aborted


anyone care to tell me why?

[sapier]

hello,
it's a bug the variable referenced in that error message has been removed, you're the first one to notice because this error message is only thrown in case something already went wrong before.

as quick solution until the new animals version is ready replace

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minetest.log(LOGLEVEL_WARNING,"ANIMALS: Bug!!!! didn't find a suitable prediction time. Animal will move more than one block within prediction period: ".. distance_to_predicted_pos)


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minetest.log(LOGLEVEL_WARNING,"ANIMALS: Bug!!!! didn't find a suitable prediction time. Animal will move more than one block within prediction period")


this won't fix the original bug but prevent minetest from crashing.

[lord_james]

Great mod, but I want suggest these topics:

-Could it be possible add animations like old DM?
-Could it be possible add new params in transformation? (Example: If I attack "the wrong rat", It'll transform in a monster. Or, a human transforms in wolf)
-Could be posible add documentation for add animals and new spawn?s scripts?

Thanks

[sapier]

If anyone provides graphics for animation I'll gladly add it in near future.
I'm just not that talented in drawing to produce reasonable good graphics by myself.

Transformation on attack will be possible by using the on attack callback I'm going to add in next version.

documentation uhhh ... I know this is a ongoing task, it's far from perfect, if you have questions please ask I'll add them to the current documentation.

[Jordach]

Sapier, I wish to make some mobs, but I don't want to use the mod, seems to chunky to make simple mobs for hunting.

[jordan4ibanez]

sapier..you are the ultimate coder for the lua portion of the game..i challenge you to make 1 real 3d mob using entities that spawn on the ground in the dark..or at night ..even if the entity is just 1 entity (like a slime from minecraft) that hops around using your amazing code from the vampires :D (maybe instead of just being instantly shoved up one block they have a "hop" which makes them get pushed into the air using acceleration)

[sapier]

@Jordach I'm sorry to tell you but all that chunky code you're talking about is REQUIRED to create a mob. True it's not always perfectly shaped and some things are more complex than necessary for only ONE mob but as soon as you don't want to clone 95% of code it's required to be that abstract.

@jordan4ibanez thanks for the compliment I'm just not sure I really got what you wanted I've been a little bit busy last weeks so I probably missed something. First of all is there 3d model code added in minetest?

If so am I right you requested a 3d mob behaving similar to those jumping nerving things in minecraft bouncing ?
BTW in 2d this mob is already possible with animals mod rat's do random jumps using acceleration values setting right values in the movement pattern most likely will result in a bouncing mob.

[jordan4ibanez]

@Jordach I'm sorry to tell you but all that chunky code you're talking about is REQUIRED to create a mob. True it's not always perfectly shaped and some things are more complex than necessary for only ONE mob but as soon as you don't want to clone 95% of code it's required to be that abstract.

@jordan4ibanez thanks for the compliment I'm just not sure I really got what you wanted I've been a little bit busy last weeks so I probably missed something. First of all is there 3d model code added in minetest?

If so am I right you requested a 3d mob behaving similar to those jumping nerving things in minecraft bouncing ?
BTW in 2d this mob is already possible with animals mod rat's do random jumps using acceleration values setting right values in the movement pattern most likely will result in a bouncing mob.

yes that's exactly what i requested..could you just make a basic "mob" mod that functions like the rat and vampire combined? only it jumps around randomly to walk and if a player comes within 10-15 blocks of it..it locks on like the vampire and "hops" towards them? i mean you only have to make the mob 1 entity block that collides with objects and damages players like vampires do! :D idk i just thought this would be a cool idea to make another version of this mod with one stand alone "proof of concept"

[sapier]

funny first the mobs have been included as proof of concept within animals and everyone wanted a more generic design now it's more generic everyone requests a more specific one ;-)

the mob you're talking about is already possible by combining mob settings so it's just a matter of adjusting parameters. If I've got time I'll add it in next version. I'm about to extract environment checks from movement generator to enable mobs to stay on a prefered surface eg cows and sheep on meadow while eg scorpions (don't exist atm) stay on sand

[jordan4ibanez]

funny first the mobs have been included as proof of concept within animals and everyone wanted a more generic design now it's more generic everyone requests a more specific one ;-)

the mob you're talking about is already possible by combining mob settings so it's just a matter of adjusting parameters. If I've got time I'll add it in next version. I'm about to extract environment checks from movement generator to enable mobs to stay on a prefered surface eg cows and sheep on meadow while eg scorpions (don't exist atm) stay on sand

i think i will :D and you should do that..unless they are targeting a player then the scorpion goes to the nearest sand block :D

[sdzen]

jordach im telling you mostly the lag surfacing from the animals mod rests in its high res textures!

[sapier]

Ok as lagging seems to be a big problem with animals mod I'm going to investigate this issue first instead of creating a bouncing ball mob. If anyone can provide additional information about what triggers lag please tell me.

If it's hi res textures only I'd probably add a low res textures config switch to animals mod

[Death Dealer]

i always get the "gull" animal most of the time fails to load the texturre, thats what think the problem is because i just addd a couple animal i liked from the mod without it and it does run considerably better, i could be wrong but thats what ive encountered with this mod.

[MilanFIN]

I need help with installing this mod...

1. I have the animalmaterials mod and this Aminals mod...
2. I know the animalmaterials mod has to be put in the /data/mods folder in the server
3. What do I have to copy from the animals mod folder to leave the non peaceful mobs away???

[Death Dealer]

I need help with installing this mod...

1. I have the animalmaterials mod and this Aminals mod...
2. I know the animalmaterials mod has to be put in the /data/mods folder in the server
3. What do I have to copy from the animals mod folder to leave the non peaceful mobs away???

the two things you need
1- animals mod( extract everything form this ex:animal,animal_dm,animal_gull...yatta yatta")
2-animals materials- extract this to mods folder jut the same animals_materials.

or you could download my server pack with animals mod and several other mods working,
link in sig.
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its on my private server thread

[MilanFIN]

This might be more about the animalmaterials mod, but how do I make different color wool? I have white from the sheep.

[sapier]

animals mod doesn't support different colors of wool but there might be some other mods that use animalmaterials as crafting source for colored wool

[MilanFIN]

ok, what are these then, and how to get 'em...
feather
scale_white
scale_grey
scale_blue
scale_golden

I got the feather, but the rest?

[sapier]

at least one of them is available by killing a fish ... and used for undead trap

[sapier]

A new version of animals mod is available there have been some code reorganizations so please try it there may still be bugs!

I've done some performance improvements, those of you who recognized major lag please report if there were any visible improvements.

Spawning code was heavyly modified please look out for problems in this region.

Movement may be affected by environment check changes if movement differes from previous versions please tell me.

Thanks to all who are testing!

[MilanFIN]

I got unknown block while looking that clownfish in this new version

I mean I see a lila block whitch has text unknown block. I have that fish in my house in water so :D, in 1.0.0 it was seen.

[sapier]

oops clownfish mod is missing in 1.1 Im re-adding it to 1.1.1 as quick solution just take the clownfish mod from 1.0.0 it's working without modification

[celeron55]

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