[JJCribbins]

This mod seems excellent; however, it doesn't work for me.

My situation: the script loads. There are no errors reported in the log files. However, when I see the text to select missions and scroll through using the ',' and '.' keys then select 'm', nothing happens. Changing the keybinds in the .ini file or trying other keys (e.g., 'j', 'n', or 'i') fails to initiate any missions. Additionally, a '$' icon randomly appears and I cannot determine exactly how (or if) I cause that to happen - approaching this NPC just provides a further series of options (e.g., 'Enforcement'), yet pressing 'm' initiates nothing. Strangely, I can shoot this '$' NPC, then collect a reward upon 'escaping'. This all makes no sense to me. My mod does not crash; it just doesn't do anything but provide [useless] options.

All files are in the correct location according to the install guide. I run GTA:IV v1.0.7.0 (not TLaD, or TBoGT) on W7 64-Bit, with no graphical driver issues or hardware issues. I use the most up-to-date HazX Scripthook, .asi loader (not XLiveLess but Aru's plug-in), and use a series of other scripts without problems.

Can anyone please explain what I am doing wrong? This mod seems excellent, yet at present makes no sense/offers me no functionality. Thank you.

This post has been edited by JJCribbins on Saturday, Jun 4 2011, 22:10

[AngryAmoeba]

First, try holding down the select key, instead of just pressing it. The mod often won't detect a brief key press, and sometimes it doesn't detect it when the key is held down either. Give it several tries.

Second, just some explanation: the NPC marked with a $ is your 'contact'. He appears near your position at random times. You can buy things from him, like weapons, health, and vehicles. Shooting at him or hitting him with a vehicle triggers the special mission that you described.

While you're on a mission, the mission select key calls for backup. The next/previous keys cancel the mission.

[JJCribbins]

QUOTE (AngryAmoeba)

First, try holding down the select key, instead of just pressing it. The mod often won't detect a brief key press, and sometimes it doesn't detect it when the key is held down either. Give it several tries. Second, just some explanation: the NPC marked with a $ is your 'contact'. He appears near your position at random times. You can buy things from him, like weapons, health, and vehicles. Shooting at him or hitting him with a vehicle triggers the special mission that you described. While you're on a mission, the mission select key calls for backup. The next/previous keys cancel the mission.

Thank you for your reply; I appreciate you taking the time to help me.

I tapped the select key, and I also held the select key (from 2 seconds to as much as 10 seconds, by which time the on-screen text had disappeared!), both to no avail. This was true with default and modified key binds. I have no idea why this is; it seems to be a problem for some others posting in this forum, but the mod itself does 'work' (e.g., it's installed, it loads, & the game recognises the script's presence).

Ah, thank you; I wondered what s/he was all about. I guess attacking the '$' contact was the secret muggers mission mentioned in the readme. I couldn't actually interact with this NPC in any way though.

Yeah, I'm aware that those keys cancel missions, but since I never knowingly started a mission, I didn't knowingly cancel a mission either, haha!

Perhaps someone could upload a YouTube video of how this mod looks when it works in-game (e.g., showing what happens when the script actually recognises a key press and starts a mission/cancels one)? No text or blips appeared when I tried selecting a mission.

This post has been edited by JJCribbins on Sunday, Jun 5 2011, 15:33

[AngryAmoeba]

I really don't know what the problem could be... If the mission start key works, Niko will take out his phone and some dialogue text will appear.

The only suggestion I can think of is to use these settings exactly as I have them:

ContactKey=191
QuickStart=1

191 is the slash key next to right-shift. I don't know why this would work when nothing else does, but... it works for me. If it still doesn't work, perhaps you have some other mod that's causing a conflict?

[JJCribbins]

QUOTE (AngryAmoeba)

I really don't know what the problem could be... If the mission start key works, Niko will take out his phone and some dialogue text will appear. The only suggestion I can think of is to use these settings exactly as I have them: ContactKey=191 QuickStart=1 191 is the slash key next to right-shift. I don't know why this would work when nothing else does, but... it works for me. If it still doesn't work, perhaps you have some other mod that's causing a conflict?

You genius; it works! Thank you very much.

For some reason key 'm' (#77) doesn't work for me, but key '/' (#191) does. Quick start=1 or =0 both work for me. I cannot find any conflicts with key 'm'; however, I'm just grateful you got it working for me.

Kudos!

[AngryAmoeba]

Enjoy the mod!

[CHOTA_DON]

what are the key codes? i want to change controls

[Harry Callahan]

Just want to say that this mod is amazing. All missions are really worked out well and are definitely equal and some even way better than some of the vanilla missions. Thanks man you are the best.

[zerofreeze]

I don't know why but this mod seems to keep crashing on me, but your other mods worked perfectly.

At the point once I meet a contact, and tells me the location. I crash at the red sword icon when I'm near him.

I am on 1.0.3.0
GTA IV not TBOGT

CODE

Log start: Sat May 19 13:59:37 2012 ----------------------------------------------- [INFO] GTA IV Script Hook 0.5.1 - © 2009, Aru - Initialized [INFO] Process base address: 0xf0000 [INFO] Auto detecting game version [INFO] Using game version 1.0.7 [INFO] [CustomFiberThread] Thread started [INFO] [CustomFiberThread] Thread started [INFO] [SimpleTrainer] Thread started [INFO] Car model available... spawning it! [WARN] [SimpleTrainer] Thread instance is being deleted while still hooked [INFO] [SimpleTrainer] Thread killed [WARN] [CustomFiberThread] Thread instance is being deleted while still hooked [INFO] [CustomFiberThread] Thread killed [WARN] [CustomFiberThread] Thread instance is being deleted while still hooked [INFO] [CustomFiberThread] Thread killed [INFO] Script Hook - Shutdown

[odiomoratti]

QUOTE (zerofreeze @ Saturday, May 19 2012, 12:08)

I don't know why but this mod seems to keep crashing on me, but your other mods worked perfectly. At the point once I meet a contact, and tells me the location. I crash at the red sword icon when I'm near him. I am on 1.0.3.0 GTA IV not TBOGT CODE Log start: Sat May 19 13:59:37 2012 ----------------------------------------------- [INFO] GTA IV Script Hook 0.5.1 - © 2009, Aru - Initialized [INFO] Process base address: 0xf0000 [INFO] Auto detecting game version [INFO] Using game version 1.0.7 [INFO] [CustomFiberThread] Thread started [INFO] [CustomFiberThread] Thread started [INFO] [SimpleTrainer] Thread started [INFO] Car model available... spawning it! [WARN] [SimpleTrainer] Thread instance is being deleted while still hooked [INFO] [SimpleTrainer] Thread killed [WARN] [CustomFiberThread] Thread instance is being deleted while still hooked [INFO] [CustomFiberThread] Thread killed [WARN] [CustomFiberThread] Thread instance is being deleted while still hooked [INFO] [CustomFiberThread] Thread killed [INFO] Script Hook - Shutdown

In the ini file put 0 near the TBOGT weapons option.....

[zerofreeze]

Thanks I already had a hunch that was causing it, thanks anyway

[onetidd]

Hello i would love to have access on this mod with my controller..any help plz?

[Aspidiske]

Is this working with patch 1.0.7 and and EFLC? I'm hoping it does!