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First, before you go on, :RTFM: :RTFM: :RTFM: :RTFM: !!!!!
Here are the things I am going to show you how to fix.
1. RealBot doesn't load
2. I can't add bots
3. I get strange errors with hexadecimal numbers in them (eg 0x23a4f7e)
4. I get errors with an error report button.
I will add more later on.
1. RealBot doesn't load
First, make sure you have the latest metamod dll from the RB website. If that doesn't work, try disabling all other metamod plugins, like AMX. If that doesn't work, make sure that the liblist.gam file has the proper gamedll line, ie "addons\metamod\dlls\metamod.dll" for win32. If it is something like "dlls\mp.dll", change it to the metamod dll, and make liblist.gam read-only. If that fails, please make another thread with details of your CS configuration.
2. I can't add bots
First, make sure you have the correct dll in liblist.gam. See '1. Realbot doesn't load' for details. Also, make sure that you are using the correct commands, eg 'rb_addbot'. If that doesn't work, make another thread with details of your CS configuration.
3. I get strange errors with hexadecimal numbers in them (eg 0x23a4f7e)
This is usually caused by a bad map, or by AMX. AMX has a new version, which is incompatible with most old modules. Disable them by going to cstrike\addons\amx\modules.ini, and comment out the modules. Then goto http://amxmod.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22409 and download the new modules, and install them, and if that doesn't work, try commenting out the modules one at a time so you can still use use them.If that doesn't work, make another thread with details of your CS configuration.
4. I get errors with an error report button.
Go to addons\metamod\config.ini and comment out 'gamedll ..\realbot\dll\realbot.dll'. Also remove the equivalent in the command line arguments.If that doesn't work, make another thread with details of your CS configuration.
Do you have some suggestions for the linux version?
well... try converting all the things to linux format ie dll to so, and \ to /
i can get metamod to work, but y wont it load realbot plugin?
../addons/metamod/dlls/plugins.ini?
do u use linux or win? and what errors do you get?
its win..
no errors... just the plugins wont load
wat about the server: ls or ds?
show me ur plugins.ini file
its ls..
all i have in my plugins.ini is just win32 ..realbot/dll/realbot_mm.dll realbot
The plugins.ini file should be in the cstrike/addons/metamod/ folder.
it should be
win32 ..realbot\dll\realbot_mm.dll realbot
try that. also, are you sure u have metamod loaded? type in meta list and show me the outcome
Currently loaded plugins:
description stat pend file vers src load unlod
0 plugins, 0 running
do I just need the metamod dll or do I have to download other stuff for metamod
metamod:
cstrike/addons/metamod/dlls/metamod.dll
Plugin.ini:
/addons/metamod/plugins.ini
realbot.dll
realbot/dll/realbot_mm.dll
no no no no no no no no no no
plugins.ini = cstrike/addons/metamod/plugins.ini
-=dBy=-Donnelley
04-01-2004, 14:43
Guys,
I got the realbots to load on win32 ds, and of course that took two days due to my stubbornness (to get them working with AMX) and experimentation. I can train the bots each new map, and they do kick ass, but I'm wondering what I did wrong as far as the bots making their nodes? I thought they were supposed to save the info to:
addons/realbot/data/cstrike/bots . When I look in there, there is no data saved.
Do I need to path that somehow? How can I tell the bots that the directory is under my hlserver dir instead of a retail version's path? I put it in the env-variables. But it made no change. Also the naming has to be done manually by me when I add them. I know it's something simple I overlooked. Not being able to access the rb_names.txt, saving data, and AI modules. The first version of RealBot had the same issues. That was back (a few days) when I had to use the rbds addbot commands to get the bots to join.
These guys kick ass other than having to buy the weapons and toss them to the bots.
The one thing I haven't tried is let the install place the files in a 'generic' type install of Retail cstrike and let the files be placed in c:\halflife\.... dir structure.
Then I would just need to call the plugin from that location, correct? I killed the linux server that was running for two years, converted to win32 (ackkk) just so I can use RealBots, and I intend to get them working, lol, somehow. I refuse to give up... (besides they are my true friends).
Patiently awaiting for perfection...
Nottabrat aka:
no no no no no no no no no no
plugins.ini = cstrike/addons/metamod/plugins.inilol.. thats what i meant.
I can get realbot working, but not with metamod. for some reason My metamod wont load any plugins.
Just makin sure.. I just need the metamod.dll?
stefanhendriks
04-01-2004, 15:53
Guys,
I got the realbots to load on win32 ds, and of course that took two days due to my stubbornness (to get them working with AMX) and experimentation. I can train the bots each new map, and they do kick ass, but I'm wondering what I did wrong as far as the bots making their nodes? I thought they were supposed to save the info to:
addons/realbot/data/cstrike/bots . When I look in there, there is no data saved.
Nottabrat aka:You should use the generic install path, this is where rb saves the nodes. Create the following directories:
(assuming your main path is at : c:\program files\steam\steamapps\counter-strike (for CS 1.6) OR, c:\program files\half-life (FOR CS 1.5))
realbot
realbot\dll
realbot\data
realbot\data\cstrike\
realbot\data\cstrike\maps
realbot\data\cstrike\exp
realbot\data\cstrike\bots
put the realbot_mm.dll in realbot\dll
make plugins.ini refer to:
../realbot/dll/realbot_mm.dll
-=dBy=-Donnelley
05-01-2004, 04:39
K..I redid the entire install, since I am getting used it..lol
I thought it was mentioned in my SIG that I run XP and run hlds, but I was in error. My other plugins run correctly too, except of course for AMX, and that hasnt run correctly yet on the win32 platform. It was flawless on LINUX; I even tried the STEAM approved/windowsXP version of amx, but it was crap too.
Back to adminmod, at least that works. I dont mind disabling for Realbot, because I can swap the plugins file with a bat file depending how I wanna play.
The realbot install goes to the progra~1 like you said. I load from there, but still no saved files. I cannot load in the plugins.ini as :
c:/program files/../.. or c:\program files\..\..
I can only call the dll as c:/progra~1/.. due to the dos limitation and the lack of an _. We know how windows LOVES spaces. Is this a problem with HLDS maybe, in as much as I am running on XP. Maybe I should push the 95/98 compatibility mode?
I am going to setup a back up server to run my hlds on 200AS I suppose, and maybe a secondary backup with hlds_l since the linux version was my favorite. I will wait a few more days until you have time to catch up with more WIP's. I admit I miss the old days of PLBot and CS1.5, but the learning thing is WELL worth the wait for RB...also to the other guy..adding the bots required realbot add 1 1 5 nameof bot , the rbds isn't functional anymore.
I just need another 4 hours in each day, and two more days in each week. Then I can get caught up like you..(lol)
(btw..10.00 US$ is just about all that I am worth..)
Nottabrat /~ACW~AltarBoy/-=dBy=-Donnelley/Steve
heavensoul
08-01-2004, 07:03
Metamod cannt load the realbot_mm.dll
I got this message "Plugin 'RealBot' couldnt attach; only allowed at server startup"
This is my plugin.ini (I place the plugin.iniand the metamod.dll in same folder)
win32 ../Realbot/dll/realbot_mm.dll
And the liblist.gam
gamedll "dlls/metamod.dll"
Is there something wrong ??
Hoddypeek
08-01-2004, 08:08
i can get metamod to work, but y wont it load realbot plugin?
../addons/metamod/dlls/plugins.ini?
The plugins.ini goes in the ../addons/metamod/plugins.ini
NOT ../addons/metamod/dlls/plugins.ini
Hope that helps.
Hoddy
Fiber_Optic
08-01-2004, 12:15
Not sure of that!
the addons is in the cstrike folder...
If it still doesn't work, try this:
./addons/metamod/plugins.ini
heavensoul
08-01-2004, 15:46
must I add that line in the plugins.ini??
Fiber_Optic
08-01-2004, 17:03
Not is only the path where metamod should find your plugins.ini.
The command line should be:
+localinfo mm_pluginsfile ./addons/metamod/plugins.ini
Try the different ones we gave you.. keep the one which works (mine :D )
Not is only the path where metamod should find your plugins.ini.
The command line should be:
+localinfo mm_pluginsfile ./addons/metamod/plugins.ini
Try the different ones we gave you.. keep the one which works (mine :D )
were do i add that?
Fiber_Optic
10-01-2004, 12:20
Launch steam.
Right click on the cs icon in the games window
Lauch options
Add the line here
yelowcow
20-02-2004, 23:08
i can get it to load properly but i cant get it to run. when i do meta list it shows the stuff for realbot but at the botom it says 1 plugin(s) 0 running... im kinda a nub at all this server stuff infact im just doing it so i can practice my spraying with certain weapons and stuff like that. but either way i cant get it to work right
DreamLord34
21-02-2004, 00:50
For one thing, the liblist.gam file should have gamedll "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod.dll" EXACTLY like I have it.
Tehn the win32 line in the plugins.ini.
I'm having similar problems. I installed metamod and Realbot, but I still cant add bots. When I start a server for Steam 1.6, metamod loads. When I enter: meta list, this comes up:
] meta list
Currently loaded plugins:
description stat pend file vers src load unlod
[ 1] realbot badf load realbot_mm.dll v - ini - -
1 plugins, 0 ru
When I try to add a bot, this comes up:
] rb_addbot 1 2 5 "Dude"
Unknown command: rb_addbot
Im running Windows XP.
metamod.dll is in cstrike/addons/metamod/dlls
plugins.ini is in cstrike/addons/metamod
realbot_mm.dll is in half life/Realbot/dll
The only line I have in the plugins.ini file is:
win32 ..realbot\dll\realbot_mm.dll realbot
This is what is in my liblist.gam:
game "Counter-Strike"
url_info "www.counter-strike.net (http://www.counter-strike.net)"
url_dl ""
version "1.6"
size "184000000"
svonly "0"
secure "1"
type "multiplayer_only"
cldll "1"
hlversion "1111"
nomodels "1"
nohimodel "1"
mpentity "info_player_start"
gamedll "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod.dll"
gamedll_linux "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod_i386.so"
trainmap "tr_1"
Im running a listen server, anyways.
Any help would be nice. Thanks
DreamLord34
22-02-2004, 00:44
If you have the latest version, the command to add bots is realbot add.
Fiber_Optic
22-02-2004, 02:15
The command is right (realbot add), but it won't work!
Did you download the metamod.dll from the realbot website? If not, do it and replace it.
DreamLord34
22-02-2004, 02:21
Fibre, are you saying it doesn't work for you or.....? It works just fine for me.
The only command I have trouble with is realbot min which is "unknown" but realbot max works.
I got metamod from realbot website. So the command to add a bot from console would be something like this? IE: realbot add 1 3 4 "Dude"
Fiber_Optic
23-02-2004, 18:50
meta list
Currently loaded plugins:
description stat pend file vers src load unlod
[ 1] realbot badf load realbot_mm.dll v - ini - -
1 plugins, 0 ru
It works for me.
But since YOUR realbot isn't running, I don't know how your command can work if you haven't change anything. That's why I said it won't work.
DreamLord34
23-02-2004, 18:54
quikboy, if you have the latest WIP, the command is realbot add.
wow...after a whole lot of time spent in front of the comp...i've followed all directions...from 10 diff posts :p and this is what i get:
] meta list
Currently loaded plugins:
description stat pend file vers src load unlod
[ 1] realbot badf load realbot_mm.dll v - ini - -
1 plugins, 0 run
i have the metamod.dll from the realbot website....umm...i dunno what else to do...
metmod=
C:\Sierra\Steam\SteamApps\markiand@sympatico.ca\co unter-strike\cstrike\Addons\Metamod\dlls\metamod.dll
plugins.ini=
C:\Sierra\Steam\SteamApps\markiand@sympatico.ca\co unter-strike\cstrike\Addons\Metamod\plugins.ini
realbot=
C:\Sierra\Steam\SteamApps\markiand@sympatico.ca\co unter-strike\RealBot
WIP #9=
C:\Sierra\Steam\SteamApps\markiand@sympatico.ca\co unter-strike\RealBot\dll\realbot_mm.dll
liblist.gam=
game "Counter-Strike"
url_info "www.counter-strike.net (http://www.counter-strike.net)"
url_dl ""
version "1.6"
size "184000000"
svonly "0"
secure "1"
type "multiplayer_only"
cldll "1"
hlversion "1111"
nomodels "1"
nohimodel "1"
mpentity "info_player_start"
gamedll "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod.dll"
gamedll_linux "dlls/cs_i386.so"
trainmap "tr_1"
i think that's it.....don't have linux so i figured i don't have to change the linux line in liblist or plugins....
what the HELL!!!! do i do now????
any help would be GREATLY appreciated :D
DreamLord34
25-02-2004, 07:39
what's the realbot line in plugins.ini look like?
win32 ..realbot\dll\realbot_mm.dll realbot
DreamLord34
25-02-2004, 07:43
flow got msn?
yeah man... poppaskilz@hotmail.com add me
DreamLord34
25-02-2004, 07:58
get on it then
won't be up long
well....this is what did it for me....:
Plugins should read:
win32 Your Drive:\Steam\SteamApps\your email\counter-strike\realbot\dll\realbot_mm.dll press TAB here between .dll and "realbot" RealBot
thx for that post vortex...and thx dream for askin that question...key words were..."look like" :D
DreamLord34
25-02-2004, 08:21
why did you need to press tab? That's exactly how mine is & it works fine.
Anyways, goin to bed.
aS | A$|-||_3Y
10-03-2004, 18:57
Ok to make this quick
I CANT INSTALL REALBOT!!
PLEASE HELP ME!!!
please can you reply to my email because i cant check this a lot and dont bother adding me 2 msn cuz mine is *FULL*
sam_stevens60@hotmail.com
do you know how to make the bots remember the nodes they use?
after i quit playing cs, they forget everything.
i don't want to teach them again each time i want to play a map
please helpme, or is it not possible to make them remember the nodes?
thanx, and sorry 4 my bad english ^^
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