Posts made by JZersche

Is there a way to get the players last entered vehicle, and then check and verify that vehicles current location on the map relative to the player. (Assuming it has one and is spawned) aka [active in memory], and then unload it from the memory based on 2 conditions?

Either the player is X distance too far from the vehicle or the vehicles health has less than 5, and if either or both conditions are true, unload the vehicle from the memory, but only if the player is a certain distance away from it?

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We're getting ready for a official release of Version 0.20

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Concept Stages & Future Development Plans

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New Features: Ability to assign vehicles to to their own Categories, and insert locations with multiple spawn coordinates.

Better menu organization, and more flexibility in general.

Due to the complexity of the coding, this may be a long time away.

Features seen here may be available in the official release of 1.00 or subsequent releases afterward,
but are at best in a concept stage right now and are being discussed.

[CATEGORY_GROUP]
  [CG_MILITARY]
      Name=Military Vehicles
  [CG_EMERGENCY]
      Name=Emergency Vehicles
  [CG_EXOTIC]
      Name=Exotic Vehicles

[VEHICLE_GROUPS]
  [VG_HIGHMOBILITY]
      Name=High Mobility Multipurpose
      Simultaneous_Spawning=Enabled
      Group=MILITARY
  [VG_TACTICAL]
      Name=Tactical
      Simultaneous_Spawning=Enabled
      Group=MILITARY
  [VG_UTILITY]
      Name=Utility
      Simultaneous_Spawning=Enabled
      Group=MILITARY

[VEHICLES]
  [V_HUMMER]
      Vehicle_Name=Hummer
      Model_Hash=408192225
      Probability=100
      Groups=HIGHMOBILITY
	  Locations=M1;L1;L2
  [V_HUMMER2]
      Vehicle_Name=Hummer Armorered
      Model_Hash=408192226
      Probability=100
      Vehicle_Groups=HIGHMOBILITY;TACTICAL;UTILITY
      Location_Groups=M1;L1
  [V_HUMMER3]
      Vehicle_Name=Hummer Anti-Air
      Model_Hash=408192227
      Probability=100
      Vehicle_Groups=HIGHMOBILITY;TACTICAL;UTILITY
      Location_Groups=M1
  [V_LAMBORGHINI]
      Vehicle_Name=Lamborghini Reventon
      Model_Hash=408192227
      Probability=100
      Vehicle_Groups=EXOTIC
      Location_Groups=L3

[LOCATIONS]
  [L_1]
      Display_Name=Ammu Nation Blaine County
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148
      Display_Name=Ammu-Nation Los Santos
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148
  [L_2]
      Display_Name=FIB Building
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148
  [L_3]
      Display_Name=Parking Spot 1
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148
      Display_Name=Parking Spot 2
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148
      Display_Name=Parking Spot 3
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148
  [L_M1]
      Display_Name=Military Location 1
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148
      Display_Name=Military Location 2
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148
  [L_EXOTIC]
      Display_Name=LS Customs Los Santos
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148
      Display_Name=Bennys Garage 
      Position=X:200.1446 Y:1224.982 Z:224.9926 
      Rotation=X:0.05052233 Y:0.02660011 Z:-77.22148

Right, this is only for stationary vehicles. We're going to stick with the current random algorithm, there's no need for the number to truly be random, we just needed a way to make sure it spawns either vehicle when their probabilities are the same. It's just a method for selecting those vehicles from that internal probability group.

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The latest test resulted in 1 vehicle spawning in the all 3 locations it was saved at. I only had 1 vehicle in the group, and 3 locations. That results in a very successful test. Note: the Green lines were added by me and don't show up in the mod.

I then threw grenades on each vehicle drove a distance of 400 away from them, and when returning to each location, the vehicles were back in their original form, with different colors.

Yes, But I think he means having the ability to actually remove it. If a condition is true, remove a menu that's already been added.

I see there is AddSubMenu, but is there a way to if(condition) { myMenu.RemoveSubMenu) ?

New Information for future improvements, and information for other modders working with similar scripts algorithms.

Depending on a random number is a decent method of dealing with identical probabilities, but for a truly effective and unbiased probability you'll want to ensure the results are maximally apart.

What is meant by this, is basically stating that a random number is not truly 'random'. If you have ever studied the output of most standard random functions in a programming language you may notice the processor starts to display certain 'patterns'. Some processors may generate a specific number more times than another.

What you end up with is only a small amount of cars out of a list actually spawning because of how not-random the results may be.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_number_generation#.22True.22_vs._pseudo-random_numbers

This information is archived her for anyone who wishes to join the development team to make improvements alongside AHK1221's work. I have a reliable source of expert advice, and that's where this information comes from.

We're going to stick with the current random algorithm, there's no need for the number to truly be random, we just needed a way to make sure it spawns either vehicle when their probabilities are the same. It's just a method for selecting those vehicles from that internal probability group. Unless it causes problems. Further testing will begin on the first release. Version 0.90 *

AHK1221 is working on a modification right now that allows the player to designate any number of vehicles to a group, followed by one or more locations, along with a spawn probability for each vehicle.

When you have multiple vehicles in 1 group all with a 100% Probability of spawning. What happens is that the number of vehicles that have the same probability is added, giving a total of the amount of vehicles there are with a chance of 100%. Let's say that 6 vehicles in a group have the same chance of spawning. How will the game decide which vehicle to spawn? Well, it will generate a random number from 1 to 6, and whatever number it lands on is the vehicle it will spawn, depending on where that vehicle is located at in the INI file. If it lands on the number 5, it will spawn the 5th vehicle. There is currently also a feature that supports more than one vehicle to spawn at a time. This feature is called Simultaneous Spawning.

The current features that need to be worked on so far are as follows:
Only one location can be added, even though the mod supports multiple locations, there isn't yet functionality to add in the second locations, but as of right now June 5th 6PM, there is.

You can actually add the vehicles to one location, at one particular set of coordinates, and then jump in to a different vehicle and drive 10 feet away, and add that vehicle to the same group, both vehicles will now spawn at either coordinates within that location.

Feature being worked on right now, :
Only the first vehicle shows up on the radar and only the first coordinates are displayed, any additional coordinates aren't shown in the INI, this not a bug, but due to the code not being complete.

You can currently see a prototype INI file, in which 3 Vehicles are assigned to a group. Either vehicle may spawn at either coordinate.

This modification is a work in progress and is in it's very early ALPHA stages. There is A LOT to be done still. AHK1221 has worked VERY HARD on this modification.

Finally, this is not a portrayal of the final product, but a concept. However, since this Modification was inspired by me and is being brought to life courtesy of AHK1221, and those who have provided support to him. I figured as an alpha-stage tester of this mod, I would give you a sneak peak of our progress so far. I'm thinking that we need to come up with Categories and then put the groups inside of the categories as well, based off the way the script currently works. However, it may be a lot of work. We'll see what AHK1221 has to say about it when he wakes up. Please feel free to provide any suggestions or feedback as to how the mod should work, how it currently works, and what you think so far, what changes may need to be made. If you're willing to support AHK1221 by becoming his patreon, he will very gladly appreciate it. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5743056

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AVS 0.2.2 Version INI Format

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Name=Shipyard M
Simultaneous_Spawning=True

;Spawn Coordinates
[L1Location]
Actual_Name=L1Location
Display_Name=L1
Position=X:1135.962 Y:-3227.891 Z:5.509732
Rotation=X:0.1123545 Y:-0.03912427 Z:-0.5506954
Enable_Blip=True
Blip_Color=Yellow
[L2Location]
Actual_Name=L2Location
Display_Name=L2
Position=X:1131.691 Y:-3227.744 Z:5.510054
Rotation=X:0.145867 Y:-0.02439503 Z:-0.7233396
Enable_Blip=False
Blip_Color=Yellow
[L3Location]
Actual_Name=L3Location
Display_Name=L3
Position=X:1127.744 Y:-3228.092 Z:5.504296
Rotation=X:-0.3936107 Y:-0.01072656 Z:-0.6011391
Enable_Blip=False
Blip_Color=Yellow
[L4Location]
Actual_Name=L4Location
Display_Name=L4
Position=X:1123.748 Y:-3227.768 Z:5.482669
Rotation=X:0.5260214 Y:-0.03617152 Z:0.7445337
Enable_Blip=True
Blip_Color=Yellow

;Vehicles
[Ferrari FXX-K Hybrid Hypercar]
Engine_Running=False
Hazard_Lights=False
Lights_On=False
Vehicle_Name=Ferrari FXX-K Hybrid Hypercar
Model_Hash=234062309
Locked=True
Alarms=True
L1Probability=0
L1SpawnRate=0
L2Probability=100
L2SpawnRate=100
L3Probability=0
L3SpawnRate=0
L4Probability=0
L4SpawnRate=0
[2015 Porsche 918 Spyder]
Engine_Running=False
Hazard_Lights=False
Lights_On=False
Vehicle_Name=2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Model_Hash=1588380823
Locked=True
Alarms=True
L1Probability=100
L1SpawnRate=100
L2Probability=0
L2SpawnRate=0
L3Probability=0
L3SpawnRate=0
L4Probability=0
L4SpawnRate=0
[2007 Lamborghini Reventon]
Engine_Running=False
Hazard_Lights=False
Lights_On=False
Vehicle_Name=2007 Lamborghini Reventon
Model_Hash=418536135
Locked=True
Alarms=True
L1Probability=0
L1SpawnRate=0
L2Probability=0
L2SpawnRate=0
L3Probability=100
L3SpawnRate=100
L4Probability=0
L4SpawnRate=0
[2014 McLaren P1]
Engine_Running=False
Hazard_Lights=False
Lights_On=False
Vehicle_Name=2014 McLaren P1
Model_Hash=-129939002
Locked=True
Alarms=True
L1Probability=0
L1SpawnRate=0
L2Probability=0
L2SpawnRate=0
L3Probability=0
L3SpawnRate=0
L4Probability=100
L4SpawnRate=100

Outdated INI Concept during planning stages:

0.0.0 Alpha Stage Concept

Outdated INI file Concept
[GROUP]
Name=Military HMMWV
[Military Base]
Location_Name=Military Base
Display_Name=Military Base
[Spawn Coordinates]
Position=X:274.0487 Y:1076.341 Z:224.4177 // Near South Hangar A1 (Unspecified Exact Location)
Rotation=X:-0.9772298 Y:-5.530599 Z:126.6914 // Near South Hangar A1 (Unspecified Exact Location)
Position=X:226.0487 Y:1376.341 Z:224.4177 // Building B3 (West Side)
Rotation=X:-0.9772298 Y:-5.530599 Z:126.6914 // Building B3 (West Side)
Position=X:254.0487 Y:1626.341 Z:224.4177 // Building B2 (South Side)
Rotation=X:-0.9772298 Y:-5.530599 Z:126.6914 // Building B2 (South Side)
[-1041692462]
Vehicle_Name=M1025 4x4 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) UA Basic
Display_Name=M1025 (HMMWV) Humvee
Model_Name=-1041692462
Probability=90
[418536135]
Vehicle_Name=M1043 4x4 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) UA Special Forces
Display_Name=M1025 (HMMWV) Humvee
Model_Name=418536135
Probability=75
[998262399]
Vehicle_Name=M1114 4x4 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) UPA Tactical
Model_Name=998262399
Probability=95

@AHK1221 said in [C#] Get a item from a list probability-wise:

If I understand the problem correctly, one way to do this is to loop through the list before generating the random number to calculate the total sum (just like you've done with cumulative, but leave any other logic out of the loop). Once that loop completes, use the resulting total as the upper bound for random.Next().

The link below may also provide useful information.
http://www.vcskicks.com/random-element.php

I have disabled my ad blocking software, otherwise I wouldn't have even noticed the ads.

The ads we have now seem fine to me. I like Google AdSense. If you move to a new ad platform, I'm probably not going to like the ads I see. I actually like the ads I'm seeing. As far as the location of the top ad, it should be placed under the vehicle mod picture. The ad in the mod description, is a bad location. That needs to go

With that being said, I would position the ads like this, I'll also be disabling my ad blocking software on this site in order to support the site, and would hope others do the same. Ads help to keep the community free. Having non-malicious ads is a great step to proper site administration. Some websites have options to make a one time donation to remove the ads, even though ad blocking software can be used. Something for the admins to discuss.

@AHK1221

In-Car cam. I want to disable it for vehicle which have low-quality interior, not all vehicles.

@LeeC2202 said in Mods behind paywalls.:

Then again, I don't understand how people can afford to own/run a computer powerful enough to run this GTAV, yet can't afford $5 a month for the software they want to make money with. 3DS Max is free to eligible students and I can pretty much guarantee 100% that anyone who isn't a student or professional artist, doesn't have a paid-for Max license... $1,470 a year ($185 a month) when $5 a month is too much.

Most people save up for a period of time for their computers. Software seems a lesser priority, and most have easier ways of obtaining said software, and aren't willing to shell out extra cash if the amount of income earned from said software doesn't meet a certain criteria. The reason the developers of said software expect such large amounts of money for said software in the first place, is for business related purposes. I don't think they really care too much if you're just using said software for said personal use, but once you start using said software for commerical use, they expect some commission and credit where it's due.

Once I start making mods and developing, everything I release will be donation-ware, but I'll have a few premium models not unlike what China_Dazu does.

Ya'know what I'm saying?

How? Possible?

@rappo said in 6 Star rating instead of 5 Star:

Well a 6-star system makes no sense since that's not a rating standard anywhere, but I don't see the point in increasing it. Even if it's out of 10 stars, people will still probably just rate 1 or 10. At this point, the rating system probably won't change.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_Energy_Rating#6-Star_rating

I disagree.

for the most part, rappo is probably right. You already have sorting based off the number of ratings and the highest rating. So that's fine.

@420x420 said in 6 Star rating instead of 5 Star:

@JZersche lol adding one star onto the equation isn't going to change shit. I'm pretty sure @rappo has been thinking about doing 10 stars because every now and then when your writing a comment or click on am ods page you'll actually see ten stars but back to the point. 6 stars instead of 5 isnt going to change shit. But 10 stars would add more diversity towards the rating system.

I thought 10 starts, but I figured incorporating 6 would require less scripting, because then every mod that's been rated 5 stars now retains it's original rating, and only lacks a star. If user want they can go back and change their ratings to 6 if the mods really that great. 10 stars would be better.

People seem to rate mods rather highly, I feel like adding an extra star would provide more of a defined rating. You know, if it's 5 stars, you say okay it must be absolutely incredible, but a lot of mods rated 5 are close to 4 or 4.5 stars.

What other alternatives are there to NativeUI? How would a GTA V Menu be created without it, or how could one? You could just create your own menu in C#, right? Why not do that? The advantages and disadvantages of NativeUI, are?

Is there any documentation for NativeUI? There is obviously, right? Glad you figured it out.

@V4D3R said in Nissan GT-R 36 Concept 2020:

@JZersche Think you can find a model for R36?

lazlow555, said he would do it, for 60$ Without interior.

I'll contribute 5, which means we need 55 more if anyone wants this model bad enough. I don't want it that bad, but damn does it look cool.

@meimeiriver True functional validation, would require a large portion of code and thought, so you're not wrong, but for what I was talking about, all you would need is something to add some information stored in a variable in this case the block of text to be appended after every instance of "</Item> <!--END-->".

if ($item_end=="</Item> <!--END-->" { echo $clipboard_content} )

That's not exactly how it would be done, but it wouldn't be more than a couple lines of code. I could only write in in PHP Though. Actually it would take me more studying to know all the functions needed, but it wouldn't be too bad. Having a program like that would only make it easier, because instead of having to open the file up and paste the data in manually you just point a location to the file for the data to be pasted in and then set the location programmatically for where to insert that data and the voila, you can just keep pasting in data and it automatically goes in to the .meta file in the right location. You're entitled to your own opinion, if you think it's a terrible idea, then so be it.

I personally think it's a brilliant idea.

@meimeiriver

It's not that hard to do. I could do it.