Help with a mod that isn't working

[gardian20]

Hey.

 

I have just started modding, and it seems  have hit an impass.  My mod won't load for some reason.  I think I did everything right...

 

Would anyone care to have a look at it?

 

I'm attaching it to this post.  Don't copy it pls

 

Thanks in advance.  I really have on idea what I'm doing here

Dream_Bringer.zip

[boardman94]

You need this line is your modinfo:

forumthread = ""

Even if it is blank you must have it.

I have had that problem too.

[gardian20]

Would that make the game crash?

[Mobbstar]

Would that make the game crash?

 

You need that line in your modinfo.lua

 

If you don't have it, the game will crash. If it is empty (as above), it will be fine. If you add the Klei download page link, it will open that page to anyone clicking on it.

[gardian20]

You need that line in your modinfo.lua

 

If you don't have it, the game will crash. If it is empty (as above), it will be fine. If you add the Klei download page link, it will open that page to anyone clicking on it.

 

So... I fixed that.  And it's STILL crashing.  Any ideas?

[boardman94]

You have a few more errors in your code:

 

These are also recomended in your modinfo:

api_version = 6dont_starve_compatible = truereign_of_giants_compatible = true

Must correct this in your dreamstaff prefab:

Asset("ANIM", "anim/swap_dreamstaff.zip")--MUST BE THISAsset("ANIM", "anim/swap_dreamstaff.zip"),--NOTICE THE ','

That being said It still crashes for me and there is nothing in the log. I would guess it is in your spriter files, Judging from your other mistakes it may just a typo. I can't debug the files because I just have the anim folder not the exported folder.

If you post the spriter files I will take a look at them.

[gardian20]

You have a few more errors in your code:

 

These are also recomended in your modinfo:

api_version = 6dont_starve_compatible = truereign_of_giants_compatible = true

Must correct this in your dreamstaff prefab:

Asset("ANIM", "anim/swap_dreamstaff.zip")--MUST BE THISAsset("ANIM", "anim/swap_dreamstaff.zip"),--NOTICE THE ','

That being said It still crashes for me and there is nothing in the log. I would guess it is in your spriter files, Judging from your other mistakes it may just a typo. I can't debug the files because I just have the anim folder not the exported folder.

If you post the spriter files I will take a look at them.

 

Thank you VERY much!  I had no idea that "Exported" was a required file.  I actually am not sure how to make one.  Any tips?  I'll search around.  If I come up with one, you'll get it.

 

[boardman94]

@gardian20,

In case you didn't already read this tutorial it is an excellent one to go through:

http://forums.kleientertainment.com/topic/29427-tutorial-creating-a-handslot-equippable-item-from-scratch/

 

[gardian20]

@gardian20,

In case you didn't already read this tutorial it is an excellent one to go through:

http://forums.kleientertainment.com/topic/29427-tutorial-creating-a-handslot-equippable-item-from-scratch/

 

Thanks for the tutorial.  I went through, and now my item doesn't show up in my hands.  I attached the new one.  Thanks!

I know, the item's tiny, I'll fix that as soon as I can get it in my hands

Dream_Bringer.zip

[boardman94]

Nice work!

When I first started I did the same thing.

Your file structure is wrong (it isn't clear in the tutorial)

You need to have the images for the spriter files one folder deeper than the .scml file.

You should do this for every scml file in your mod.

EDIT: Don't forget to correct the path in your spirter files after you do this.

 

Edited November 26, 2014 by boardman94

[boardman94]

To anticipate your next question here is how to fix your item not being in your hand:

You need to edit the xml of your spriter file.

Open your .scml file with notepad.

 It should look like this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><spriter_data scml_version="1.0" generator="BrashMonkey Spriter" generator_version="b10">    <folder id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff">        <file id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff/swap_dreamstaff.png" width="96" height="166" pivot_x="0" pivot_y="1"/>    </folder>    <entity id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff">        <animation id="0" name="BUILD" length="1000">            <mainline>                <key id="0">                    <object_ref id="0" timeline="0" key="0" z_index="0"/>                </key>            </mainline>            <timeline id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff_000">                <key id="0" spin="0">                    <object folder="0" file="0" x="6.051546" y="25.245509" pivot_x="0.448454" pivot_y="0.254491"/>                </key>            </timeline>        </animation>    </entity></spriter_data>

You need to copy the pivot point you set up to the pivot point of the image:

<object folder="0" file="0" x="6.051546" y="25.245509" pivot_x="0.448454" pivot_y="0.254491"/>

Get the pivot_x and the pivot_y and copy them into this line:

<file id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff/swap_dreamstaff.png" width="96" height="166" pivot_x="0" pivot_y="1"/>

So line 4 will look like this: (The actual numbers will be different)

<file id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff/swap_dreamstaff.png" width="96" height="166" pivot_x="0.448454" pivot_y="0.254491"/>

You will need to repeat this every time you change the pivot point of the "swap" version of the item.

This happens because DS uses the pivot point of the image and spriter uses the pivot point of the animation object. So you have to manually copy them over.

[gardian20]

To anticipate your next question here is how to fix your item not being in your hand:

You need to edit the xml of your spriter file.

Open your .scml file with notepad.

 It should look like this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><spriter_data scml_version="1.0" generator="BrashMonkey Spriter" generator_version="b10">    <folder id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff">        <file id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff/swap_dreamstaff.png" width="96" height="166" pivot_x="0" pivot_y="1"/>    </folder>    <entity id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff">        <animation id="0" name="BUILD" length="1000">            <mainline>                <key id="0">                    <object_ref id="0" timeline="0" key="0" z_index="0"/>                </key>            </mainline>            <timeline id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff_000">                <key id="0" spin="0">                    <object folder="0" file="0" x="6.051546" y="25.245509" pivot_x="0.448454" pivot_y="0.254491"/>                </key>            </timeline>        </animation>    </entity></spriter_data>

You need to copy the pivot point you set up to the pivot point of the image:

<object folder="0" file="0" x="6.051546" y="25.245509" pivot_x="0.448454" pivot_y="0.254491"/>

Get the pivot_x and the pivot_y and copy them into this line:

<file id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff/swap_dreamstaff.png" width="96" height="166" pivot_x="0" pivot_y="1"/>

So line 4 will look like this: (The actual numbers will be different)

<file id="0" name="swap_dreamstaff/swap_dreamstaff.png" width="96" height="166" pivot_x="0.448454" pivot_y="0.254491"/>

You will need to repeat this every time you change the pivot point of the "swap" version of the item.

This happens because DS uses the pivot point of the image and spriter uses the pivot point of the animation object. So you have to manually copy them over.

 

Geez man, you're a lifesaver!  Mind if I PM you any more questions I have for other mods instead of making a whole thread?

[boardman94]

Geez man, you're a lifesaver!  Mind if I PM you any more questions I have for other mods instead of making a whole thread?

Not at all, I am still learning myself but I would happy to help.

[gardian20]

Not at all, I am still learning myself but I would happy to help.

 

Still doesn't work!

 

Here's the file.  I think I did everything you said....

Dream_Bringer.zip

[boardman94]

ok just some obvious stuff:

(.scml.scml?)

This needs to have that nested folder just like swap_dreamstaff.

even after I made those changes It is crashing.

Going to do some more work on it. I'll let you know.

EDIT: It runs great now. I just had to recreate the swap_dreamstaff.scml file

Edited November 27, 2014 by boardman94

[gardian20]

ok just some obvious stuff:

(.scml.scml?)

This needs to have that nested folder just like swap_dreamstaff.

even after I made those changes It is crashing.

Going to do some more work on it. I'll let you know.

EDIT: It runs great now. I just had to recreate the swap_dreamstaff.scml file

Still doesn't work...

This is getting ridiculous.  Could you send me your copy that works so I could take a look at it?

 

Edited November 28, 2014 by gardian20

[boardman94]

Ok this is my version:

Dream_Bringer.zip

[gardian20]

Ok this is my version:

 

OMG thank you!  I'll PM any more questions I have... so that's what you meant about nesting files... hmmm...