[SCRIPT] Salvage Commands & NPCs v1.5 [2008-11-20]

sdfg · Post by **sdfg** » Wed, 23. Oct 13, 13:31

stars2heaven wrote:I am having a similar problem as inty20. I even tried installing the mod manually by extracting the contents of the spk with the package explorer and installing them that way, but nothing seems to work.

As a side note, I am trying to install this mod because I also want to use the npc bailing addon. Unfortunately, I'm having the exact same issue with that mod. However, I am not having trouble installing older versions of that mod, which really confuses me.

Since both mods are by the same author I guess the problem with both of them could be related. Does anyone have any ideas why neither of these mods seem to be working for me?

Edit: Actually, after taking a closer look at the contents of the files themselves, I notice that even the readme.txt file for this mod has many strange characters, as do all of its xml files. The other mod is exactly the same, save for the older version that works. While I can't find any other scripts that look like this from any other mods I have, I'm still uncertain if it's related.

I'm using XRM, SCS and NPC Bailing Addon fine, both using the SPK. Have you enabled scripting in the game?

chronicon · Post by **chronicon** » Wed, 23. Oct 13, 14:56

should salvage claim software be installed on the ship like a duplex scanner etc

cause it wont let me =p

stars2heaven · Post by **stars2heaven** » Wed, 23. Oct 13, 23:08

sdfg wrote:
I'm using XRM, SCS and NPC Bailing Addon fine, both using the SPK. Have you enabled scripting in the game?

I am also using XRM and several scripts by Cycrow that work just fine. Also, as far as the NPC bailing addon goes, I installed an older version that someone linked to in the thread and that one works just fine as well. I would just go ahead and use that version but without the salvage script it leaves my universe littered with abandoned ships.

I am still very curious about the strange characters in the xml files and even the readme.txt file for the salvage script. I don't have any other mods or scripts anywhere that look like these. This is what the readme.txt file from this mod, as well as the xml files, look like.

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u60 ... 82fa70.png

I am pretty sure neither it nor the .xml files should look like that.

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stars2heaven · Post by **stars2heaven** » Thu, 24. Oct 13, 01:06

Alright, I have solved the problem. The weird text was totally irrelevant. The problem was that the plugin manager did not install the files into the addon folder. Instead it installed the files directly into the X3 Terran Conflict/Scripts folder.

If anyone else has a similar issue after trying to install this mod for Albion Prelude, make sure the files were actually installed into the X3 Terran Conflict/addon folder.

digdug83 · Post by **digdug83** » Mon, 9. Dec 13, 00:43

For some reason I can't open the configuration menu for this one via Cycrow's configuration menu. It just freezes my game and I have to kill the process. All of the relevant scripts are current and I can see the option in the plugin menu so I know it's installed but I can't seem to get it working. I'm using XRM v1.3 TC to top it off, although from what I've seen in the thread that isn't a problem. Any ideas?

Trip_Fantastic · Post by **Trip_Fantastic** » Fri, 20. Dec 13, 19:39

So -- not sure if this is a question or a comment, but:

I've had this script installed for about three weeks (NPC salvagers enabled) and just realized that it's probably why I haven't found a single Pandora crate. Just checked, and yep, there are no Pandora crates left in the universe. I'm guessing that's NPC salvagers in action?

TBH. I had thought (hoped), they would just go after regular crates and ships and such, and leave those juicy tunings alone.

So...

Pind · Post by **Pind** » Fri, 12. Feb 16, 11:16

Having an issue with the universal salvager command. Works fine for crates but on ships on a TL class salvager it docks the salvageable ship then freezes on "Claim ware - [ship name]" forever.

Anyone had this problem before?

Pind · Post by **Pind** » Sun, 14. Feb 16, 11:53

Searching for a Universal Salvager in combination with LU and SCS I found this.

Unfortunately I ran into a couple problems... and made the following fixes myself

Equipment already owned by the salvaging ship was making that ship stuck. Salvagers now remotely sell equipment for 50-80% of market average.
Ship claiming and docking on a salvager (eg. a TL) was bugged and got stuck. Fixed.
Changed the check for collecting astronauts to Explorer Command Software (so you can have a TL w/ marines + marine repair script dedicated to picking up derelicts and automatically repairing them)

UDATED MY SCRIPTS (SEE BELOW POST)

Taylor2008 · Post by **Taylor2008** » Sun, 14. Feb 16, 12:32

+1 !!

Thank you ! That is exactly what i need.

Pind · Post by **Pind** » Mon, 15. Feb 16, 14:47

Ran into some more problems... here are my updated changes:

Equipment already owned by the salvaging ship was making that ship stuck. Salvagers now remotely sell equipment for 50-80% of market average.
Ship claiming and docking on a salvager (eg. a TL) was bugged and got stuck. Fixed.
Changed the check for collecting astronauts to Explorer Command Software (so you can have a TL w/ marines + marine repair script dedicated to picking up derelicts and automatically repairing them)

NEW:
Salvage command text points to correct text ID for SCS (no more "Unknown Command!")
TL class salvagers no longer dock before searching for salvage (saves time), instead just dawdle a bit wherever they are
First checks if there is a free docking bay for claim target before trying to dock it (was bugged, now sends it to nearest shipyard if none free)
Salvager docks at home base if it has one instead of a nearby friendly station (does not return home if already docked, and TLs won't dock no matter what). This is so you can setup a salvager that returns to your HQ or a carrier
Capitalized ship command text properly

Updated scripts here: {EDIT: NEW LINK} http://www.shuugouteki.net/x3/scnpcs_pind.zip

ASSTEROIDS · Post by **ASSTEROIDS** » Sun, 15. May 16, 02:24

I'd be interested in this, but the link doesn't work.

Pind · Post by **Pind** » Mon, 16. May 16, 07:07

ASSTEROIDS wrote:I'd be interested in this, but the link doesn't work.

Whoops, I'll try to upload when I get home later... feel free to PM me if it doesn't happen in next couple days.

Pind · Post by **Pind** » Sat, 21. May 16, 06:06

Link updated, thanks to ASSTEROIDS for reminder

mcaule · Post by **mcaule** » Mon, 11. Jul 16, 11:22

Pind wrote:Link updated, thanks to ASSTEROIDS for reminder

Cheers mate, for a splendid work on making it compatible with LU. Also, could you make it so that salvager is using a transporter device? I noticed that reap shuttles are using them, but not universal salvagers.

Pind · Post by **Pind** » Tue, 12. Jul 16, 05:56

mcaule wrote:
Pind wrote:Link updated, thanks to ASSTEROIDS for reminder
Cheers mate, for a splendid work on making it compatible with LU. Also, could you make it so that salvager is using a transporter device? I noticed that reap shuttles are using them, but not universal salvagers.

Haven't scripted this for a while but I will try to check it out this week.

mcaule · Post by **mcaule** » Tue, 12. Jul 16, 12:14

Pind wrote:
mcaule wrote:
Pind wrote:Link updated, thanks to ASSTEROIDS for reminder
Cheers mate, for a splendid work on making it compatible with LU. Also, could you make it so that salvager is using a transporter device? I noticed that reap shuttles are using them, but not universal salvagers.
Haven't scripted this for a while but I will try to check it out this week.

Much obliged mate.

Exidrial · Post by **Exidrial** » Sat, 27. Aug 16, 18:12

Pind wrote:Ran into some more problems... here are my updated changes:

Equipment already owned by the salvaging ship was making that ship stuck. Salvagers now remotely sell equipment for 50-80% of market average.

Ship claiming and docking on a salvager (eg. a TL) was bugged and got stuck. Fixed.

Changed the check for collecting astronauts to Explorer Command Software (so you can have a TL w/ marines + marine repair script dedicated to picking up derelicts and automatically repairing them)

NEW:

Salvage command text points to correct text ID for SCS (no more "Unknown Command!")

TL class salvagers no longer dock before searching for salvage (saves time), instead just dawdle a bit wherever they are

First checks if there is a free docking bay for claim target before trying to dock it (was bugged, now sends it to nearest shipyard if none free)

Salvager docks at home base if it has one instead of a nearby friendly station (does not return home if already docked, and TLs won't dock no matter what). This is so you can setup a salvager that returns to your HQ or a carrier

Capitalized ship command text properly
Updated scripts here: {EDIT: NEW LINK} http://www.shuugouteki.net/x3/scnpcs_pind.zip

Firefox is flaggng the site and download as a virus

Pind · Post by **Pind** » Fri, 17. Mar 17, 09:18

If you want my edits PM me, I'll send it to you. Some blogs on my host from 2003 are hacked.

soulmata · Post by **soulmata** » Thu, 22. Jun 17, 07:39

FWIW you can still force your browser to download the file.

I would recommend never doing that, of course, but the file itself is just a plain zip with nothing but X scripts inside, like it should have.

Thank you a lot for the updates, Pind! I always noticed sometimes the salvagers would end up doing nothing until they got killed sometimes.

xtek · Post by **xtek** » Tue, 4. Sep 18, 23:31

Is the file by Pind still available somewhere?

Ran into some more problems... here are my updated changes:

Equipment already owned by the salvaging ship was making that ship stuck. Salvagers now remotely sell equipment for 50-80% of market average.
Ship claiming and docking on a salvager (eg. a TL) was bugged and got stuck. Fixed.
Changed the check for collecting astronauts to Explorer Command Software (so you can have a TL w/ marines + marine repair script dedicated to picking up derelicts and automatically repairing them)

NEW:
Salvage command text points to correct text ID for SCS (no more "Unknown Command!")
TL class salvagers no longer dock before searching for salvage (saves time), instead just dawdle a bit wherever they are
First checks if there is a free docking bay for claim target before trying to dock it (was bugged, now sends it to nearest shipyard if none free)
Salvager docks at home base if it has one instead of a nearby friendly station (does not return home if already docked, and TLs won't dock no matter what). This is so you can setup a salvager that returns to your HQ or a carrier
Capitalized ship command text properly

Updated scripts here: {EDIT: NEW LINK} http://www.shuugouteki.net/x3/scnpcs_pind.zip

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[SCRIPT] Salvage Commands & NPCs v1.5 [2008-11-20]