NPC/Bots implementation in VCMP 0.4 Servers

[habi2]

NPCClient v1.8 beta 3 Released - Now with 0.4.7.1 Support!

We're excited to announce the release of npcclient v1.8 beta 3! This release comes with several key updates and bug fixes that will improve compatibility and stability for VCMP servers.

What's New in v1.8 beta 3:

• Added support for 0.4.7.1: Now fully compatible with the latest server version.
  
• Fixed a possible bug in rel004 servers: Related to passenger updates, enhancing overall stability.
  
• Fixed plugin truncating path to the server: When paths contain spaces using ConnectNPCEx/ConnectNPC.
  
• New InPoly function: Added a function to check if a two-dimensional point is inside a polygon by providing the vertices of the polygon. This can help with advanced scripting and positioning logic.
  

For more details on the changes, please refer to the full release notes: Release Notes

Downloads:

Operating System	Version	Download Link
Windows	0.4.7.1	npc_vcmp_0471_windows_v1.8-beta-3.zip
Linux x64	0.4.7.1	npc_vcmp_0471_linux_x64_v1.8-beta-3.zip
Linux x86	0.4.7.1	npc_vcmp_0471_linux_x86_v1.8-beta-3.zip
Windows	rel006	npc_vcmp_rel006_windows_v1.8-beta-3.zip
Linux x64	rel006	npc_vcmp_rel006_linux_x64_v1.8-beta-3.zip
Linux x86	rel006	npc_vcmp_rel006_linux_x86_v1.8-beta-3.zip
Windows/Linux	rel004	npc_vcmp_rel004_win_lin_v1.8-beta-3.zip
Source Code	All versions	NPC-VCMP-master-v1.8-beta-3.zip
API Plugin	1.6	npc_vcmp_plugin_API_1_6.zip

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Thank you all for your continued support and for using npcclient! Your feedback and dedication help us keep improving. Please feel free to share your thoughts and report any issues.

Happy scripting!

[habi2]

NPCClient v1.8 Beta 4 Released

We're releasing the latest beta for NPCClient, version 1.8 Beta 4, with several improvements and bug fixes:

• Fixed Vehicle Driver not reset on player exit (GetVehicleDriver).
  
• Added FireBullet function to enable NPC shooting.
  
• API updated to 1.8.
• Resolved issues with NPC entering vehicles as drivers and closing doors on exit.
• NPCClient now supports store-file downloads with the option `-d` or `-D`.
• Added GetStoreURL() for retrieving store-url of server (if http-downloads enabled in server)
  
• Added manual NPC spawn option using `-M` or `--Manual-Spawn`. This prevents npc from automatically spawning.
• Fixed crash issue with API (plugin.h).
  
• New npc table in Squirrel script with functions: `npc.fire()`, `npc.punch()`, `npc.wep()`, `npc.prewep()`, `npc.sit()`, and `npc.stand()`.
  

Downloads:

Operating System	Version	Link
Windows	0.4.7.1	npc_vcmp_0471_windows_v1.8-beta-4.zip
Linux x64	0.4.7.1	npc_vcmp_0471_linux_x64_v1.8-beta-4.zip
Linux x86	0.4.7.1	npc_vcmp_0471_linux_x86_v1.8-beta-4.zip
Windows	rel006	npc_vcmp_rel006_windows_v1.8-beta-4.zip
Linux x64	rel006	npc_vcmp_rel006_linux_x64_v1.8-beta-4.zip
Linux x86	rel006	npc_vcmp_rel006_linux_x86_v1.8-beta-4.zip
Windows/Linux (rel004)	rel004	npc_vcmp_rel004_win_lin_v1.8-beta-4.zip
Source Code	All	NPC-VCMP-master-v1.8-beta-4.zip
API Plugin	1.8	npc_vcmp_plugin_API_1_8.zip
Windows (Setup)	rel004, rel006, 0.4.7.1	npcclient_v1.8_beta4_setup.exe

Thank you for testing and providing feedback!

Release Notes

[PSL]

Hey, Habi! Congratulations on your successful launch of NPC plug-in 1.8p4 version ah, along the way watching you constantly update and improve this plug-in, really admire your persistence and efforts. I know that every update is not easy, and I must have paid a lot of effort behind it. I believe that this new version will be loved and recognized by more players, you can boldly go ahead, I will always support you!

[MEGAMIND]

habi soon making npc.ai();

great work man.. keep vcmp alive..

[habi2]

Hi PSL,
Thank you for such encouraging words. It is because of you and other friend's interest that the project is still alive.
I will see what can be done to make npc more better.

Hi Megamind,

habi soon making npc.ai();

great work man.. keep vcmp alive..

Thank you

[MEGAMIND]

How does the npc gets a skin ?

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npc_pos <- Vector(-1750.44, -277.178, 14.8683);
function OnNPCScriptLoad( params )
{

print("npcidle: running\n");
}


function OnNPCClassSelect()
{
    if(GetPlayerTeam(GetMyID())==210)
      RequestSpawn();
    else
      RequestClass(CLASS_NEXT);
    return 1
}

function OnNPCSpawn()
{


     SendChat("I have spawned");

SetTimerEx("SetMyPos",700, 1, npc_pos );
SetMyPos(npc_pos);

}
server side

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function onPlayerRequestClass( player, classID, team, skin )
{
AddClass(28, RGB( 124, 121, 121 ),212,Vector(-923.882, 406.665, 11.247), 188.3568,25,320,21,320,102,450);
}
@habi2

[habi2]

Hi Megamind

The npc doesn't get skin. The npc04 plugin has code inside it for setting skin. It sets skin if any npc sends a setskin command. And when needed, our npc do send such commands.

[MEGAMIND]

Hi Megamind

The npc doesn't get skin. The npc04 plugin has code inside it for setting skin. It sets skin if any npc sends a setskin command. And when needed, our npc do send such commands.

how do i set the skin to it

working on npcAI(text,player,tone);

[habi2]

how do i set the skin to it

You can set the skin of npc when using ConnectNPCEx

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ConnectNPCEx("[npc]robin", Vector(-377.935, -536.472, 17.2828), 0.0, 0);
//Angle 0.0, Skin=0, Weapon  not specified

Also you can from npcscripts:

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SendCommand("_npc_skin_request 0"); //if you need skin 0

Also from server, if player=npc, then

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player.Skin=5; //medic


[MEGAMIND]

hi @habi2 lets say

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function OnPlayerText(playerid, message)
{
    if(message=="come")
    {
    print("Going to player: "+playerid+"\n");
    SendCommand("goto "+playerid);
    }
   
    if(message=="lookatme")
    {
        if(GetDistanceFromMeToPoint(GetPlayerPos(playerid))<100.0)
        {
            LookAtPlayer(playerid);
        }
    }
}
how am i going to call these from serverside? either onplayercommandor playerchat ?

or if theres a way to get the checkpoint id and do it from serverside?

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if ( checkpoint.ID == 100)
{
onPlayerChat(player, "lookatme");
}
}

[habi2]

I am very much happy you asked this question.

From server you can call npcscript functions like LookAtPlayer:

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RFC(1,"LookAtPlayer")(player.ID);
//Let 1 be ID of npc


RFC is available with npc04 plugin.
For this to work you have to load 'LibRPC' plugin of npc while connecting:

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ConnectNPC("[npc]mike, "your_npc_script.nut", false, "", "rpclib");
//false = no console, hostname="" means 127.0.0.1
If you're using ConnectNPCEx instead of ConnectNPC then use following format:

(name, Pos, angle, skinId, weaponId, classId, script="", enableconsoleinput=false, host="127.0.0.1", plugins="", ...)

If you want to use SendCommand it is same:

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//From serverside only:
RFC(1, "SendCommand")("goto "+playerid);


[MEGAMIND]

I am very much happy you asked this question.

From server you can call npcscript functions like LookAtPlayer:

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RFC(1,"LookAtPlayer")(player.ID);
//Let 1 be ID of npc


RFC is available with npc04 plugin.
For this to work you have to load 'LibRPC' plugin of npc while connecting:

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ConnectNPC("[npc]mike, "your_npc_script.nut", false, "", "rpclib");
//false = no console, hostname="" means 127.0.0.1
If you're using ConnectNPCEx instead of ConnectNPC then use following format:

(name, Pos, angle, skinId, weaponId, classId, script="", enableconsoleinput=false, host="127.0.0.1", plugins="", ...)

If you want to use SendCommand it is same:

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//From serverside only:
RFC(1, "SendCommand")("goto "+playerid);


worked but crash, it  responded for 3 times but then crashed, what im doing is on npc side

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function OnPlayerText(playerid, message)
{
if(message=="come")
{
print("Going to player: "+playerid+"\n");
SendCommand("goto "+playerid);
}

if(message=="lookatme")
{
if(GetDistanceFromMeToPoint(GetPlayerPos(playerid))<100.0)
{
LookAtPlayer(playerid);
}
}
}
and on serverside

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if ( checkpoint.ID == 100)
{
local npc = FindPlayer(0);
RFC(0,"LookAtPlayer")(player.ID);
}
else
{
MessagePlayer("[#ffffff]Donot disturb npc",player);
}
}

though im using this

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ConnectNPCEx("[A.I]ChatGPT", Vector (-1735.81, -266.977, 14.8683),  -0.172573, 212, 24, 4,"npc.nut",true,"127.0.0.1","rpclib z-finder");
Edit: what i find out is that its fine until u give it a 2 or 3 sec break , if u enter checkpoint and leave and enter it crashes, like performing this move within a sec
 

[MEGAMIND]

what i did that i tried even placing this rfc command at on playermove the server started and clsoed immedialtely @habi2

[MEGAMIND]

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function OnNPCSpawn()
{


     SendChat("I have spawned");

SetTimerEx("SetMyPos",700, 1, npc_pos );
SetMyPos(npc_pos);



}

function OnPlayerDeath(playerid)
{
OnNPCSpawn();
} npc is dead how he gonna spawn back?, bcz i see a msg that i have spawned but not actully spawned, even though i get npc it says player not spawned

[habi2]

Hi @MEGAMIND, i see your messages and will fix it one by one.

npc is dead how he gonna spawn back?, bcz i see a msg that i have spawned but not actully spawned, even though i get npc it says player not spawned

Use RequestSpawn to spawn the npc.when it is dead. It will spawn in the same class.

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function OnPlayerDeath(playerid)
{
if(playerid==GetMyID())
              RequestSpawn();
}
About crashing of server (i hope it is server that is crashing), when you use RFC repetitiously there might be some bug which i will look now.