The thread that started it all

[space_einstein]

Tec 9 and Brass Knuckles Weapon Icons

 

EDIT by Ben - Thanks mate, I'll put these in the next update package .

Edited September 13, 2016 by spaceeinstein

[space_einstein]

This is really off-topic but I was getting a lot of complaints that my mod was not downloadable. And it turns out that ALL files at GTAGarage.com are f*cked up. Can someone contact the person in charge of GTAGarage?

[SteaVor]

Craig could probably shed some more certainty on this, but as far as I was aware, Hammer has no problem with any of his stuff being used for LC-related things. So you should be right to use the versioning module.

That's the whole point of the dll. Hammer wouldn't have realised it as an external file if he didn't want it being used by other people. Why should every programmer have to find out the offsets of all these exe's for himself? It's free to use for everyone, as it makes mods compatible to every known version of Vice City.

 

(At least that's how I interpreted Hammer's intentions.)

[dr_kingpin]

CAN SOMEONE POST ON HERE THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD LIBERTY CITY MOD FOR VICE CITY

 

 

 

I WOULD REALLY REALLY APRECTIATE IT

[Samutz]

Did you even try the link at the top of the page that says "Download The Mod"?

[Ben]

I've just posted a topic about it in the staff area, so hopefully someone should fix it up soon .

 

EDIT - I've been told by illspirit that there's problem with some of the scripting after they changed a few things and it "should be sorted soonish" .

Edited January 14, 2007 by Ben

[Ben]

Ok, I just spoke to Craig about this over ICQ.

 

[04:29:28 PM] Ben: Oh yeah - I'll ask you while I think of it.  Do you think Hammer would have any problem with AK using his VC versioning module for his weather ASI?

 

I wouldn't think he'd mind considering it's for LC, but I don't even think he'd mind for it being used outside of LC either.  What do you think?

[04:29:52 PM] Craig: Not at all. Artem always lets other people use his stuff

[04:31:44 PM] Ben: Good-o.  I'll let AK know

So, um, yeah, everything's good to go. Feel free to implement the VC versioning module into your weather and traffic modules, Alex .

[Craig Kostelecky]

As many of you probably noticed, my work with the LC mod has dropped to nearly zero in the last half year or so. Ben has been picking up my slack. In fact he's basically taken over all of the responsibilities of the Team Leader. So I shall formally offer the throne to him.

 

Even though I am stepping down as the leader, I don't plan on taking off. I will still be around to offer advice, remind others of what was done many years ago, and if I ever get motivated again, maybe even work on some files (that's a big if though). Since getting a full time computer job, it just isn't that much fun to spend another 5 hours a day trying to fix coding issues. It's much more fun to just play the games.

 

Ben has been doing a good job with the administration aspects of the mod. But he's still learning on ways to become a better modder, but he is not good at scm coding (which is what I did mostly). So if there are any scm coders out there, please help us out and fix the bugs that I either could not fix or did not have the drive to take care of. Other than that, I feel completely comfortable letting Ben take over (officially).

 

This mod will be finished one day. We've brought it too far to just let it die. And the great thing about this mod is no one person is too important. Many thought we would stop after PineCreek Skidz and killer.ip left or when Demarest stepped down. But the mod kept going because other people stepped up. Before I started getting involved in this mod, I barely knew how to insert other people's code into the original scm. If you want to learn more about the GTA games and how they work, this is an amazing way to learn. If you're willing to learn, there's many people still around (including me) who will help you with what you need to know.

 

Good luck, Ben. Hit me up on ICQ if you have any questions. Even if I'm not online, I'll see your message when I do get by my computer.

[BaKa]

I have this error when i start gta-lc.exe.

 

 

Please, help Me

 

 

 

[SteaVor]

You're most probably not using the latest version of LC. If you do, you're using a NoCD exe. These are not supported by LC.

 

Regarding bugs:

'Danger! Keep Out' texture on the building south of fire station in Portland is not displayed correctly (overlapped by building texture)

 

Space_Einstein's fixed brass knuckles are not positioned correctly:

[Ben]

Thanks Craig . There's no doubt you've brought this mod a VERY VERY LONG way since stepping up to the helm. As you said, I'm better with the administrative side as opposed to the actual physical modding, although my modding skills have developed a bit from when I first became involved with LC (at which time I couldn't mod AT ALL).

 

You'll definitely be a big loss, so I'll be doing some looking around to see if I can find a coder to replace you, but that'll be difficult. I need to do some recruiting for a couple of other aspects of the mod as well, actually.

 

Anyways, although this is only really a formality, it's still a pretty big step. As I told you over ICQ yesterday, I'll probably still ask for your advice/opinions on certain things until I feel completely comfortable that I'm on the right track to making the sort of mod Skidz, killer, Dem and you envisioned. Hopefully I'll be able to get a new major release out sometime over the next month or two (depending on what work people are doing atm).

[Ben]

Regarding the GTAG issue - it's been fixed now (if you haven't noticed).

 

Also, I'm working on a big update package which I should have up by Thursday afternoon (my time). It's big for two reasons - firstly, to accommodate all of space's updates to the IMG (I'm re-ordering the IMG into a few more specific categories than Craig had it), and secondly because all the stuff I had up on Y_Less's site is no longer available for download, so I need to get it all back online.

 

Again, apologies to those of you who can't download the latest files, but they will be available in about 48 hours .

[HITMAN147]

Is not started new GTA:LC

Mistake: Unable to determine the version of gta-.exe

GTA:Liberty city will not be executed

[SteaVor]

You don't have the latest version of LC (wait for Ben's package in 2 days) OR you don't use an 'official' version of gta-vc.exe. NoCD-exe's and the likes are not supported.

(This could become a new item for the FAQ. Besides, the 'What still needs to be fixed before GTA:LC is complete?' part isn't really up-to-date, is it? )

And you've posted at the wrong place. The said FAQ topic or the help topic would've been better places.

 

 

Who is now actively working on an aspect of LC? (to use other terms: who's forming 'the team' at the moment?)

[Ben]

I've got an updated FAQ floating around on my PC somewhere. I'll have a look for it and update it at some stage .

 

As for the team, we'll gladly accept whoever we can get at this stage. So if you know someone who might be interested, don't hesitate to send them this way. It's just a bit of a lowpoint in terms of development at the moment - it's certainly not the first, and I doubt it'll be the last - we'll just bubble along as we always have. I am looking around for some people though .

[Y_Less]

Sorry to see you go Craig, although I remember you considering it when I was still really around so it's not a huge shock, but you will be missed and you have been an awesome leader, easilly worthy of those before you IMHO.

 

Ben, those are some mighty big shoes to fill! I'm sure you'll do fine though, good luck with it. If you ever have any coding questions/problems give me a call (I don't tend to go on MSN/ICQ/AIM/YIM anymore but if you get on IRC leave a message in #Y_Less and I should get it), if I know of stuff to do I'll do it for you if I can .

 

But yeah, I can't really think of anyone who would stand anywhere near as much of a chance at doing anywhere near the job Craig, Dem and Knux did as you. Well done mate.

[AK-73]

 

I've got an updated FAQ floating around on my PC somewhere.  I'll have a look for it and update it at some stage .

 

As for the team, we'll gladly accept whoever we can get at this stage.  So if you know someone who might be interested, don't hesitate to send them this way.  It's just a bit of a lowpoint in terms of development at the moment - it's certainly not the first, and I doubt it'll be the last - we'll just bubble along as we always have.  I am looking around for some people though .

 

As GTA4 comes, there will be some renewed interest in GTA by some when it does.

I'm sure that GTA3 will look outdated by then but then again... it looks outdated in comparison to SA too yet I still prefer GTA3.

 

Alex

[Ben]

This sucks. After waiting for around 5 hours to upload the latest LC package, GTAG gave me an error message saying that it "could not accept the file" . I'll Rapidshare it and get Craig to host it at some stage. With any luck, it should be up by Monday.

 

Sorry guys.

[Konstantinos]

 

This sucks.  After waiting for around 5 hours to upload the latest LC package, GTAG gave me an error message saying that it "could not accept the file" .  I'll Rapidshare it and get Craig to host it at some stage.  With any luck, it should be up by Monday.

 

Sorry guys.

Why not send it to Craig through ICQ? Rapidshare sux

 

Did anyone check whether the road gets wet inside the tunnel in GTA3 as I had asked? I'm not accusing space_einstein of anything, it just seems damn weird to me (I drove through a tunnel during rain several times in real life, and the road inside was always dry ). Again, I'm sorry if it's supposed to be like that.

[Craig Kostelecky]

I'm downloading the file from Ben now. It should be live within 24-48 hours.

 

I'm not sure about this, but I would think the cull.ipl file should keep the roads dry. But since I haven't even played the mod since space updated that aspect, I can't say for sure.

 

Oh, and I have no complaints about rapidshare from me. I'm downloading at a steady 350 KB/s. All 80 MB should be done in about 5 minutes.

Edited January 19, 2007 by Craig Kostelecky

[Ben]

Thanks Craig .

 

I've just been in contact with MegaVovaN as well, and he's going to mirror any downloads for me as well. STM said he's going to look into the GTAG issue for me and see if he can't get it fixed up too .

 

As for the wet roads issue - Kon, I'm almost certain that the roads in the tunnels are NOT wet in GTA3. It does rain in the tunnel in Portland where the bums stand around a molotov pickup though - that's a bit different, and I'm not sure what it does in LC. But if you'd like to go through and see if you can fix up the issue, feel free . By the way, how'd your law exam(s) go?

[Konstantinos]

Thanks Craig .

 

I've just been in contact with MegaVovaN as well, and he's going to mirror any downloads for me as well. STM said he's going to look into the GTAG issue for me and see if he can't get it fixed up too .

 

As for the wet roads issue - Kon, I'm almost certain that the roads in the tunnels are NOT wet in GTA3. It does rain in the tunnel in Portland where the bums stand around a molotov pickup though - that's a bit different, and I'm not sure what it does in LC. But if you'd like to go through and see if you can fix up the issue, feel free . By the way, how'd your law exam(s) go?

Fixed download here. (You may get ridiculously low speed, but it's only 8 kB).

My business law exam went fine. Still 2 more to go, the last one on February 2nd. But it's minor stuff, so I'll be able to drop in here even until then.

[insomniacnumba1]

what contains the coach code? and where is it i know what im doing and what im going to do with it and is there a limit on these paths (i looked in there but seems its better hidden than i thought

[Pat]

I realize this is a bit of a big bump, but I could really use some help.

 

Just got LC installed (Lovin' it), messed around a lil', and then got the dreaded "Unhandeled Exception". Now, I would check my "gta-lc-scm.log", but there's a problem; it's not in my registery. Now, it is supposed to be in my registery, yes? Because the closet file I have to that is a GTA-LC configuration file. Now, something tells me I'm going to have missed it, but I really can't find it anywhere. To sum it up, it's your usual unhandeled exception. Now, does "Thread" mean "Reason, Cause, Ect"? Because I've crashed four times. Here's what it said for Thread each four.

 

1. Trains

2. Main

3. Noname

4. Noname

 

Now, I realize every map mod crashes after a while of playing, but I'm crashing every two minutes. Now, that's just plain unacceptable. It could be my computor, considering it's a refurbished Dell, but I'm hoping it's not. If it is, I'm getting a new computor in May though.

 

Another thing is, whenever I go into the small space infront of the elivator at the Stauton Island safehouse, I see a large spinning object. Thing is, it's so large I can't tell what the f*ck it is. From my perspective, it looks like a giant triangle. I could take a screen, or a vid if you'd like. I don't really mind that though, the object isn't solid, so it can't really affect my game in any way. The crashing is what I want to focus on, though.

 

EDIT: Turns out it was at the bottom (The directory is clogged with mp3 files for ingame sounds that I can't delete).

 

 

Exception at address:	0x6D9D176CEXE Version:          gta-vc.exe 1.0 USLast opcode executed:	0001 waitIn thread:            nonameRegisters -----------------------------------------------------EAX: 0x3F1819B6	EBX: 0x00000C66	ECX: 0x097DB468	EDX: 0x00000048ESI: 0x00184620	EDI: 0x00172C00	EBP: 0x0012F56C	ESP: 0x0012F568EFLAGS: 1000010000001000000110

 

 

But shouldn't the rest of them show up? That's the only one that showed up..

 

Plus, it said a few things like "Is_Handling_Cheat_Enabled". If it's saying that the cheat is enabled, it's lying. The only cheat I've used is the weapons cheat.

Edited January 20, 2007 by EmoPat

[SteaVor]

But shouldn't the rest of them show up? That's the only one that showed up..

The log file is overwritten every time a new error report is saved, so there is only one error report at a time, i.e. the latest one.

The opcode says the crash had nothing to do with scm, but instead of pinpointing it (we don't know which updates you installed etc.) you should wait for the updated package that will be released very shortly.

[Ben]

Thanks Craig .

 

I've just been in contact with MegaVovaN as well, and he's going to mirror any downloads for me as well.  STM said he's going to look into the GTAG issue for me and see if he can't get it fixed up too .

 

As for the wet roads issue - Kon, I'm almost certain that the roads in the tunnels are NOT wet in GTA3.  It does rain in the tunnel in Portland where the bums stand around a molotov pickup though - that's a bit different, and I'm not sure what it does in LC.  But if you'd like to go through and see if you can fix up the issue, feel free .  By the way, how'd your law exam(s) go?

Fixed download here. (You may get ridiculously low speed, but it's only 8 kB).

My business law exam went fine. Still 2 more to go, the last one on February 2nd. But it's minor stuff, so I'll be able to drop in here even until then.

Thanks a lot - I'll whack that in the next update package (whenever that will be).

 

Glad to hear your exam went fine. I've got all this to look forward to this year - I found out on Wednesday that I'll be doing Business at uni for the next 3 years. Still got to pick my electives, sort out my timetable, etc., etc. - you know how it is . Good luck for your other exams too.

 

 

what contains the coach code? and where is it i know what im doing and what im going to do with it and is there a limit on these paths (i looked in there but seems its better hidden than i thought

What exactly are you after? If you're a little more specific, I'm sure we'll be able to find what it is you're looking for .

 

On another note, the latest files are now online - I'm about to update the update topic with the links for everyone. Again, sorry it took so long.

[SteaVor]

Uh, double post!

Texture glitch (LOD?) in SSV still persists:

Another one:

Invisible fence:

Edited January 21, 2007 by SteaVor

[Ben]

Thanks. I'll add those to the checklist tomorrow . Hopefully someone will fix them at some stage.

 

(Late) EDIT - Checklist updated .

Edited January 22, 2007 by Ben

[Serafim]

Yo Ben, I just installed the last v7 test. The atm is great . I feel just like playing gta3 now.

[wahgah]

Could someone send me the Original Vice City EXE that will work with the game so I don't have to reinstall my vice city game. if it is not allowed on here Pm me and I will give you my email...

Edit by Craig: No we will not send you the exe as that's very much against the rules (and against Rockstar's wishes). Asking about it here (even via PM) is not allowed. You'll have to look somewhere else for it, or buy the game again.

Edited January 22, 2007 by Craig Kostelecky