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Release MQ2EQBC
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are you trying to use eqbc? (some folks aren't, but clicked something and now it is doing a thing) --- dannet is the "default" and suggested/recommended these days
do you have eqbcS (eqbc SERVER) running?
did you connect and set autoconnect?
/bccmd connect 127.0.0.1 2112
/bccmd set autoconnect on
is eqbc allowed on your firewall / windows permission?
kiss uses dannet (and prefers it for checking buffing) just as a means of clarification.
well something is off.
either
a: you dont have the server running paired with the plugin in game
b: you're not connected to it --- the 127.0.0.1 tells it "connect to myself" - if you're using a different ip address, ensure that the local ip address you have to connect to matches, if you were 192.168.1.104 and changed to 192.168.1.105 it wouldn't connect
c: something is preventing it from running like firewall issue or A/V
I’m in the same situation, with getting “not connected” warning but I’m not trying to use EQBC. I’ve been using Dannet for years. Not sure what changed or what I accidentally clicked. I’m full Kissassist boxing.
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I feel like you're referring to something like EQBC?
First you need to launch EQBCS (should be in the right click of the MQ tray icon as an option)
If that's the case then you need /plugin mq2EQBC
on both computers.
then /bccmd connect
on both computers.
If this isn't what you're talking about, then we'll need more information.
First you need to launch EQBCS (should be in the right click of the MQ tray icon as an option)
If that's the case then you need /plugin mq2EQBC
on both computers.
then /bccmd connect
on both computers.
If this isn't what you're talking about, then we'll need more information.
it's super easy to connect the PC's and the commands to share from PC to PC are easier imo
Also, the majority of the people here now use dannet.
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Yeah, I mentioned that. Seems to have been a step that was overlooked.
That's specifically because the plugin isn't loaded. Please load the plugin, then try the command again.
Hi, I'm trying to launch the game from Redfetch, and I have a question. All the characters enter the game (after rewrite profiles...), but MQ2autogroup and others isn't working. I checked, and I see that /bcga isn't working. It used to work fine (see screenshot), and now I can't send commands to the other characters in the group. Any ideas? I tried the option in the MQ2 menu (at the bottom of the Windows taskbar) to activate the EQBCS server, but it didn't solve the problem. Could you tell me where I can find step-by-step instructions on how to activate Redfetch so that everything works like it did with the original version?
Thanks, and please excuse my English (I learned it in EQ).
Thanks, and please excuse my English (I learned it in EQ).
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Are your characters connected to eqbc `/bccmd connect`?
Is EQBCS running (black box application)?
In your Macroquest directory you can open EQBCS.exe and the black box will come up. Connect your toons with `/bccmd connect 127.0.0.1 2112`, and you should be good. If it says they're connected but they really aren't `/bccmd quit` then try again.
I highly recommend reading the docs for eqbc, as it's one of the most powerful tools that ships with MQ. https://www.redguides.com/docs/projects/mq2eqbc/
Once you get familiar with it, and get more advanced you can connect 3rd party apps to EQBC, and even compile it on a Linux machine for more stability and to be able to communicate with all the other computers that are connected to it.
Had some issues the past couple of days. Not sure if it is because I tried installing redfetch instead of the launcher or not. But EQBCS was working great and yesterday it stopped working even though it looked like it was still connected. I closed it all and restarted / reconnected a few times and eventually it started working again. But some hours later it stopped again.
The cmd window is still open and I can see characters reporting stuff in there but they don't communicate with each other.
The cmd window is still open and I can see characters reporting stuff in there but they don't communicate with each other.
for eqbc to work you need:
eqbcs (server) running
eqbc plugin running on each toon
each toon configured to connect to eqbcs (server)
unless you're having it run on another pc, or have something unusual with how you're using your eqbcs (server) you can just follow the instructions tab
Less:
/bccmd connect 127.0.0.1 2112
/bccmd set autoconnect onthis says "please connect to eqbc on this computer and set it to automatically connect to it if/when i come in game"
There's not really a way that they can be *using* eqbc/eqbcs but not "see" each other - which differs from dannet - because eqbc has to connect to a server, and if they're all on the server, then they see each other.
It works most of the time it just must have crashed or something. Last couple of days it stops broadcasting commands after hours of use. My only clue is that I logged in a trader and it said, "MQ2EQBC: did not receive expected ping from server, pinging.."
I think I worked out what's happening. /bcga does not work. /bcaa works but only for the character I use it on. I have no idea why. Also both work for a while, it just stops working after a while. Maybe it is a problem with the server I'm on? /gsay shows up still. So weird.
p.s. I tried disbanding the group and remaking it. Still no luck.
Also the group based dannet commands are not working either.
The only thing I can think of that changed is that I installed button master. But then I uninstalled it.
p.s. Ahh I had about 10 MQ icons in taskbar. I guess it crashed or something.
p.s. I tried disbanding the group and remaking it. Still no luck.
Also the group based dannet commands are not working either.
The only thing I can think of that changed is that I installed button master. But then I uninstalled it.
p.s. Ahh I had about 10 MQ icons in taskbar. I guess it crashed or something.
Just one. I think MQ crashed or something so it went goofy. But it has been working well since then.
Hello! ive been using mq2/redguides for awhile now and have yet to be able to get eqbc to work, really just want the mimic me feature to be used so i dont have to tab through for quest /says. The command window is open, and the plug in is turned on. But if i hit any of the 3 buttons on my tank (i dont use mq2 on tank maybe the isssue?) for follow me/come to me/ mimic me, none of them do anything.
Uhm. I mean i use the Very vanillia launcher etc. but i dont use the plugin or anything for him, the automation ones you pay seperatly for. If that makes more sence to what i mean
I mainually play my tank and Auto with the MQ2SHAMAN etc the 5 alts.
Is Macroquest actually loaded on the tank?
If you're running mq on that machine, then you should be unless you unload MQ.
Are you running eqbcs? This is the server that sends and receives the data sent from /bc commands.
Additionally, is mq2eqbc loaded?
If you're running mq on that machine, then you should be unless you unload MQ.
Are you running eqbcs? This is the server that sends and receives the data sent from /bc commands.
Additionally, is mq2eqbc loaded?
Yes yes and yes. i Was refering to the Lua mq2Shadowknight i am not running nor own, but mq is loaded on the pc.
What happens when you type in `/bccmd connect`?
nothing
Those buttons are defaulted to dannet
Eqbc also requires running eqbcS (the server).
Is there a reason you're not using dannet?
You can edit the info to use eqbc for those buttons, but first you'll want to ensure eqbc is working.
Id suggest using dannet
Am I missing a key config or ini file for EQBC? Because afaict my config is 2 ini files, one which uses 0.0.0.0 and port 2112 (eqbcs.ini), and another which uses loopback and 2112 (MQ2EQBC.ini). And I'm pretty sure the mq2 ini was auto-configured by using the "Launch EQBCS with with MQ" checkbox on the Launcher. (maybe a few things were added by me like channels but that's about it)
eqbc has an mq2eqbc.ini in your config folder
it'll look something like
INI:
[server.toonname]
Server=127.0.0.1
Port=2112the "launch eqbcs with mq" just means "please launch the eqbc Server (eqbcs) so i dont have to"
the mq2groupinfo buttons that were mentioned above to be configured for eqbc over dannet would be in the mq2groupinfo's ini