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DudeBro said:
@hytiek , possible to put a force restart timer option in this? Maybe a checkbox in the gui that will opt to force a grind end, then automatically force a run once the group has zoned out? I'm having fun farming in ToL Shei Vinitras, and not having any issues with deaths, but I do find I'm unable to clear the adventure within the 6 hour window. It would be nice if I could enable that function so that it will let me happily grind away for, say, 5 hours, then dump it and start over.
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Replying to myself in case someone else scours the historical data on mq2grind to seek the same thing. I suppose I could just as easily set this instance to run in safe mode and have it leave after #/23, where # = how many steps I can generally advance through in 5 hours. I asked my initial question before I even finished the first cup of coffee.
 
DudeBro said:
Replying to myself in case someone else scours the historical data on mq2grind to seek the same thing. I suppose I could just as easily set this instance to run in safe mode and have it leave after #/23, where # = how many steps I can generally advance through in 5 hours. I asked my initial question before I even finished the first cup of coffee.
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All good and that's a good idea.

Another is you could look into using `/grind custom` and write a small script to do what you're wanting to do in a Lua or macro.
 
hytiek said:
All good and that's a good idea.

Another is you could look into using `/grind custom` and write a small script to do what you're wanting to do in a lua or macro.
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Thank you for that. I haven't worked with Lua in some time, but I think I will play around with some scripting.
 
I got a message today telling me to please tell Hytiek that there is/was a problem with the the zone ins from the inn, in this case the group ended up in three different zones, it hasn't happened since but just doing as requested!
 
prackers said:
I got a message today telling me to please tell Hytiek that there is/was a problem with the the zone ins from the inn, in this case the group ended up in three different zones, it hasn't happened since but just doing as requested!
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prackers, thanks for reaching out. Which one of these did you see?
  • ERROR: Bad pTarget for zone-in request, safety exit. show this to hytiek asap.
  • ERROR: !859 show this to hytiek asap.
  • [ERROR] Let hytiek know about this. You should never see this.
  • ERROR: Let hytiek know about this. You should never see this.
Unfortunately, it's difficult for me to understand without a screen shot or copy of the text. At this moment, I do wish there was only 1 of these errors in the code.
 
Just happened to me; one char spawned in a different pick when exiting the instance. I've not seen it before, but I guess when the stars align and all that. Any chance you could look into changing picks when this happens? Guessing it won't be high on the priority list, but nevertheless, a nice QoL :)
 
Unfortunately it was late at night but it was something like "The zone entrances are too close together, please let you know"
 
EQFoli said:
Just happened to me; one char spawned in a different pick when exiting the instance. I've not seen it before, but I guess when the stars align and all that. Any chance you could look into changing picks when this happens? Guessing it won't be high on the priority list, but nevertheless, a nice QoL :)
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I guess this TODO just got escalated to a FIXNOW =)

C++: 
// TODO: might need to cater for a pick zone check
 
prackers said:
Unfortunately it was late at night but it was something like "The zone entrances are too close together, please let you know"
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Thank you, but the errors I shared, are the only ones like that. There's not one which is like "zone entrances are too close together".
 
Heya,

Thanks for the Brells Rest grind, seems to be working quite well!

Noting that HoT is about to drop in a couple weeks will there be any grind instances available on release?
 
Wrong forum
I'm just curious if it's possible to use MQ2grind with mercs filling a few slots on a group?

As an example. Could you have your SK/Druid/BST + 1 heal merc, 2 x rogue mers?
 
Each resource on RG has an Overview / Discussion Thread and either a link to their wiki or tabs with FAQ, Commands, Etc.
Please make sure to post in the respective discussion thread, and check the FAQ/Commands/Wiki for information before posting.
 
ellsa20 said:
Msg me please, getting a weird stall :)
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This issue was simply that person ran to the quest giver which was in the kitchen / hallway and out of the designated geofence that I created for where to grab a quest from. Assuming folks would use the `/grind go` command or push the button to navigate to the quest givers. His driver toon then got stuck (stalled) being out of the geofence while still in the correct range for requesting the instance.

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In sharing that image along with where he was on the map:

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I was able to instantly appreciate and understand the issue.

For those who run into this issue, I'm fixing it now. For those who run into other issues, please provide such details when you report an issue so I can quickly understand and replicate in order to fix.

Thank you everyone!
 
good morning guys,
I grabbed the new GMM mesh the other day that you posted but find I'm still getting stuck in a couple of locations.
Now, I have no idea how to edit a mesh file so I have attached my map file where I have added the locations using the in-game map editor *last couple of entries with "Stuck here".
If someone could be so nice as to update the mesh file I'd love to give it a try.
They don't get stuck here every time, it just seems to be when I'm not actually watching the grind in progress.
Cheers guys and Thanks Hytiek for such a great plugin!
 

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Melwyrm said:
good morning guys,
I grabbed the new GMM mesh the other day that you posted but find I'm still getting stuck in a couple of locations.
Now, I have no idea how to edit a mesh file so I have attached my map file where I have added the locations using the in-game map editor *last couple of entries with "Stuck here".
If someone could be so nice as to update the mesh file I'd love to give it a try.
They don't get stuck here every time, it just seems to be when I'm not actually watching the grind in progress.
Cheers guys and Thanks Hytiek for such a great plugin!
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Are you running with selos? If so ... please don't.

Thank you for the compliment and you are very welcome!
 
I'm looking for someone on Live / Test (non-TLP) about level 85-90 who runs at least 1 full group.

I'd like to check a scenario with you.

In hind sight, might be worth asking how many mobs can you handle at once which are lvl 85-90 ?
 
hytiek said:
I'm looking for someone on Live / Test (non-TLP) about level 85-90 who runs at least 1 full group.

I'd like to check a scenario with you.

In hind sight, might be worth asking how many mobs can you handle at once which are lvl 85-90 ?
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on a tlp, and only 3 box sadly wish i could help -- any clue's on which zone it may be so i can make sure i have pre-req's done on boxes before it launches? :D
 
Demonator said:
on a tlp, and only 3 box sadly wish i could help -- any clue's on which zone it may be so i can make sure i have pre-req's done on boxes before it launches? :D
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The instances I'm looking at are HoT related. There's a lot of requirements for most of them.

Most of them have at least 3 and upwards of 5 adds at a time. I just am not sure how groups at ~ lvl 87-92 fair with those odds.
 
with a full group HoT really wasn't all that hard i played it my current tlp not to long ago. as a sk i was easily able to solo most the missions(little time consuming), and i wasn't raid geared at the time, (redguides didn't work previously there) - i imagine having a group would of been a cake walk threw them, tbh. but yeah i only 3 box so can't test it sadly for you.
 
hytiek said:
Are you running with selos? If so ... please don't.

Thank you for the compliment and you are very welcome!
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no Selos and usually no other speed buffs either so I can't stop using them.
I get stuck on those two locations... REGULARLY. That's why I went so far as to mark their locations on the map.
I change all my support toons (not MT) to gnomes mainly because the taller ones seemed to get stuck on everything possible.
 
When WaitForGroupFullMana is activated, is it possible to drop charmed pets before pausing combatplugins/macros? My enchanter seems to die a whole lot while the group is medding.
 
I saw a few pages back that you were working on adding: https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4945 among other lvl 80 to 90 tasks. Today I bought your plugin, but I am only seeing: https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4919
Am I doing something wrong or have the other quests not been added yet?

I've tried to run: https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4919 a few times now, it zones in and moves around and kills until it targets something that is over 100 or 150 distance away, then it just stands there and stops moving. Is this a bug or some thing I need to adjust so that it keeps navigating even though stuff is fare away?

If I manually move the tank closer to the mob it has targeted, everything starts up again.

I changed navDistance and groupGap to max, and now everything is working it seams like.

Hmm, even with navDistance maxed (75), it still stops allot and refuses to move to the mob it targets (distances over 100) in: https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4919
 
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hytiek said:
I'm looking for someone on Live / Test (non-TLP) about level 85-90 who runs at least 1 full group.

I'd like to check a scenario with you.

In hind sight, might be worth asking how many mobs can you handle at once which are lvl 85-90 ?
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hi hytiek! Im interested ;) im running a 6box with a 101SK, 4 90's, and an 85 or 90 clr, of that wprks for you!

sk cn handle at least 4-5 mobs like that
 
not sure why, the crew were just sitting around not going into GMM for the last 4 hours.

Debug mode tells me...

[MQ2Grind]DEBUG :: SANITYCHECK Step 1 scCounter++[1]

Steps taken: unload and fully close RG Launcher etc, reload and update then re-launch. Result = same
About to re-boot PC, will update if that works...

Update:
Worked ok for a while after reboot but when I got home from work they're all standing around again having another wee sanity check...
 
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Hi guys,

What can i do to alleviate the "automatically pausing plugin due to group member death/corpse" event to pause my grind. I can see the corpse a few steps from the group with my dead group member already ressed to a no exp combat rez.

Is there a setting I am missing that will make my tank not rush to the next point and allow for the dead guy to get his exp rez ?
 
I even have a rogue in group and hes not pulling the coprse back to the group. Maybe the corpse is too close not outside 100 units
 
Roran said:
I saw a few pages back that you were working on adding: https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4945 among other lvl 80 to 90 tasks. Today I bought your plugin, but I am only seeing: https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4919
Am I doing something wrong or have the other quests not been added yet?

I've tried to run: https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4919 a few times now, it zones in and moves around and kills until it targets something that is over 100 or 150 distance away, then it just stands there and stops moving. Is this a bug or some thing I need to adjust so that it keeps navigating even though stuff is fare away?

If I manually move the tank closer to the mob it has targeted, everything starts up again.

I changed navDistance and groupGap to max, and now everything is working it seams like.

Hmm, even with navDistance maxed (75), it still stops allot and refuses to move to the mob it targets (distances over 100) in: https://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=4919
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Did you download the Brells Rest navmesh from earlier in the thread? I was having all kinds of nav/engage issues in there as well before downloading the updated mesh for Grind
 
Hihi said:
Did you download the Brells Rest navmesh from earlier in the thread? I was having all kinds of nav/engage issues in there as well before downloading the updated mesh for Grind
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I hadn't downloaded that mesh (did now), then again I was not getting stuck on geometry. I think the problem may have to do with the war not having a bow and arrow and just using the discs (with limited range) to pull. So it got stuck trying to pull mobs that was out of range of the abilities it was trying to pull with. That made the war just stand there, not moving close enough to the mob to actually pull it with the pull abilities it was trying to use.
 
Roran said:
I hadn't downloaded that mesh (did now), then again I was not getting stuck on geometry. I think the problem may have to do with the war not having a bow and arrow and just using the discs (with limited range) to pull. So it got stuck trying to pull mobs that was out of range of the abilities it was trying to pull with. That made the war just stand there, not moving close enough to the mob to actually pull it with the pull abilities it was trying to use.
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Best ten minutes is spent configuring the plugin to work with the toons you have :)
 
Yea, I did try allot of different configurations, but from what I can gather, the "camp spots" and the mobs it tries to pull are out of range of the max settings unless you have a bow and arrow on the war.
 
When I am using the plugin, I have all my characters except bard running mq2class plugins, my bards are running kissassist.
The characters using mq2class plugins are near the tank/puller all the time, the bards running kissassist seam to stay behind quite a bit from the group, I think this is also some how preventing the group from moving forward and progressing.
Any suggestions on how I could fix this?
ATM, about 50% of the time, the group zones in, moves to first nav spot, the tank targets a mob and starts moving towards it, all mq2class characters follow but the kissassist bard just stands still, the group and tank stops at 162 distance from the mob and about 30 distance from the bard..... (max group spread is set to 20.
 
tertio said:
Hi guys,

What can i do to alleviate the "automatically pausing plugin due to group member death/corpse" event to pause my grind. I can see the corpse a few steps from the group with my dead group member already ressed to a no exp combat rez.

Is there a setting I am missing that will make my tank not rush to the next point and allow for the dead guy to get his exp rez ?
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MQ2Grind performs a spawn count look up for pc corpses and if it finds one it pauses. When that corpse is gone it goes into a waiting period which you can configure by adjusting the DelayAfterRez value.

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You must tweak this setting to be in line with how your toons operate and to what spells they have access to.

I'm very curious to understand by which toon you saw the corpse? Was it on the driver toon or the one which died? Assuming that you saw it on your rezzed toon and not your driver I would suggest revisiting your `/hidecorpse` setting. If the driver toon cannot see PC corpses it won't wait.

I hope that this helps. If it doesn't and I've misunderstood or badly comprehended what you've shared, please elaborate and help me address the issue you're facing.

Thanks.
 
Roran said:
When I am using the plugin, I have all my characters except bard running mq2class plugins, my bards are running kissassist.
The characters using mq2class plugins are near the tank/puller all the time, the bards running kissassist seam to stay behind quite a bit from the group, I think this is also some how preventing the group from moving forward and progressing.
Any suggestions on how I could fix this?
ATM, about 50% of the time, the group zones in, moves to first nav spot, the tank targets a mob and starts moving towards it, all mq2class characters follow but the kissassist bard just stands still, the group and tank stops at 162 distance from the mob and about 30 distance from the bard..... (max group spread is set to 20.
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The group spread (groupGap) is set too low in my opinion. I continue to see this and I'm going to adjust the smallest value possible to 50.

What you've described sounds more like that your bard is set to chase correctly.

The following KissAssist settings should be reviewed and configured by you:

/chase [on|off] | [charname]ON will abandon camp and have your group follow the MA - good for manual pulling, or Hunter mode. CharcterName is optional, and can be used to change who you want to chase. The chase(WhoToChase) no longer has to be the MA.
.ini section: [General]
/chasedistance <#>Sets/resets ChaseDistance to the specified number.
.ini section: [General]
/chaseoffTurns Chase off. Updates ChaseAssist=0 in .ini file.
/chaseonTurns Chase on. Updates ChaseAssist=1 in .ini file.
 
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