Custom Loot Tables via missionConfigFile

[Torndeco]

Disclaimer

This is not the most efficent way todo custom loot i.e 100k+ missionfile,

But it allows for more flexible loot changes + adding in new loot positions

 

If all u are doing is replace / removing the odd weapon there are better ways todo it

 

Infact this way is pure lazy but allows u to alter all the loots & loot positions & zombie loot etc...

Or if u want to add loot postions for buidlings u added to server, that don't normally spawn loot

 

 

Github

https://github.com/Torndeco/Epoch-Custom-Loot

 

 

Credit

All credit goes towards http://opendayz.net/threads/tutorial-custom-loot-tables-and-adjusting-spawn-rates.11589/

I just altered it for epoch quickly, i may have made some mistakes

 

To find loot positon (works with only buildings in map i.e not spawned in by server, check out

http://opendayz.net/threads/find-building-loot-positions.11031/

[MrTesla]

Thanks. I was somewhat following the guide you linked but couldn't get it working. It works now, but zombies don't seem to be spawning loot.

 

Edit:

Fixed the zombie loot problem. Had to add "#include "cfgLoot.hpp"" to my description.ext.

[Torndeco]

I added the

#include "cfgLoot.hpp"

In cfgBuildingLoot.hpp

 

But either way works :)

[Torndeco]

Also another tip is if u like to have zombie free bases...

Instead of teleporting zombies away

 

We do a check for plotholes before spawning loot & zombies

Doesn't prevent wild zombies from spawning & wandering into the base.

Plus we already have the file included in the mission file, its just a small change in size to add it.

 

player_spawnCheck.sqf

{
    _type = typeOf _x;
    _config =         missionConfigFile >> "CfgBuildingLoot" >> _type;
    _canLoot =         isClass (_config);
    
    if(_canLoot) then {
        _nearbyPole = (getPos _x) nearestObject  "Plastic_Pole_EP1_DZ";
        if (isNull _nearbyPole) then {
......................
.....................
....................
        };
    };

[dagg929]

Where do you find the cfgBuildingLoot.hpp to edit the default? - Edit: This looks exactly the same as config.cpp. Why rename this?

 

What was the problem with loot positions?

 

 

Here are some for epoch 1.0.2.3 with loot position typo fixed

[SmokeShow]

You download it from the link the top post provided, then add it to your files to compile after you adjust them or change them.

 

Link:http://pastebin.com/c80iLgG6  Save this file as cfgBuildingLoot.hpp

[dagg929]

Config.cpp contains the exact same info as cfgbuildingloot.hpp

 

So why are we using this when the config.cpp changes are being loaded?

[Torndeco]

Config.cpp contains more than the 2 files I linked.

I have the loot info split into 2 files and it's just the default epoch loot and positions

It's just contains a loot typo fix for a residential spawn location, fixed already on github for next epoch version.

The whole ideal of the files is that u can edit the file and alter the loot yourself for your server.

[dagg929]

So do you bother to include the config.cpp or no? I'm currently only including the cfgbuildingloot and cfgloot.hpp

 

Do I need to have the config.cpp on the missionfile, or no? I assume not, right? As the other files overwrite?

[dagg929]

Not sure this is working anymore.

 

I just redid mine completely and it doesn't appear that they're working.

 

Thinking variables.sqf should be moved as well?

[Ethan_296]

One Problem, Zombies aren't spawning.  any ideas why?  i followed your guide to the letter and am currently scrolling through the files to see if i have missed something. 

 

Arma2oaserver.RPT file being spammed with:
 

} forEach _msgList;>

20:29:14   Error position: <_msgList;>

20:29:14   Error Undefined variable in expression: _msglist

20:29:14 Error in expression < allGroups;

 

dayz_serverObjectMonitor = _safety;>

20:29:14   Error position: <_safety;>

20:29:14   Error Undefined variable in expression: _safety

20:29:14 Error in expression <oad, _interval, time]];

};

};

 

Any ideas?

 

Fixed: found half the code for the cfgbuildingLoot.hpp was missing (my fault) and a spelling error when editing the Building_spawnZombies.sqf (may fault again) 

but other than that, about an hour of testing later and still no problems :D thanks Torndeco

ps.  Still getting the .rpt file spam of:

};

} forEach _msgList;>

20:50:28   Error position: <_msgList;>

20:50:28   Error Undefined variable in expression: _msglist

20:50:28 Error in expression < allGroups;

 

dayz_serverObjectMonitor = _safety;>

20:50:28   Error position: <_safety;>

20:50:28   Error Undefined variable in expression: _safety

20:50:28 Error in expression <oad, _interval, time]];

};

};

Any Ideas of what causing it?

Edited October 24, 2013 by Ethan_296

[Torndeco]

Updated instructions for Epoch 1.0.2.4

[dagg929]

New patch removed all those config files from the dayz_code/configs folder.

 

Uh.. why, and how do we do this now?

[Torndeco]

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=411

 

Install unRap

 

run unRap + Extract

@DayZ_Epoch\addons\dayz_code\config.bin

 

....

Should be similar process, in the progress of upgrading my servers atm

 

 

edit:

 

 

#include "extras\custom_loot\CfgBuildingLoot.hpp"
#include "extras\custom_loot\CfgLootSmall.hpp"
#include "extras\custom_loot\cfgLoot.hpp"
 

[Wesley]

When editing the cfgbuilding_loot.sqf we add a bunch of items, but there is always certain things that spawn EVERYWHERE!  

For instance, combolock and lockbox @ a rate of 0.005 spawns 4 in a 2story Panelak,  Also a winny spawns like crazy there too

Also AK107 GL Kobro spawns at about 5/barracks.  When its rate of spawn is 0.04 and other weapons are well over 0.10.

[Bladechaser]

ok please excuse my ignorance im new to the scripting game lol  ... but ive followed your instructions to the letter .. my server is up and running ... how do i know that this is working ? .. and how do i go about increasing the loot amount ?

[Torndeco]

To make your custom loot changes edit...

 

extras/custom_loot/config.hpp

extras\custom_loot\config.hpp
extras\custom_loot\cfgLoot.hpp

 

Recommend u use  -showScriptErrors

In dayz commander -> settings -> Launch Parameters

That way u will notice if u make a typo mistake

[Bladechaser]

thanks for the reply . ive been trying to test to see if i can modify the spawns in certain buildings the most obvious one for me was the hospital 

 

i wanted something to spawn in the hospital that normaly doesnt, so i added the wooden arrow . me and a friend have tried several times to see if it drops and still nothing 

 

heres the code i used in cfgLoot.hpp

 

hospital[] = {

{

"ItemBandage",

"ItemPainkiller",

"ItemMorphine",

"ItemEpinephrine",

"ItemBloodbag",

"ItemAntibiotic",

"WoodenArrow"

},

{

0.00,

0.00,

0.00,

0.00,

0.00,

0.00,

0.90

 

im wondering if there is something im missing or done wrong . as it still spawns the same things . just no arrows

 

i havent edited the config.hpp file as wasnt sure which section to change

[Torndeco]

Use -showscripterrors in your launch parameters + walk to the hospital

It will show errors on your screen (wont be in your logs) if there is a typo mistake

[Bladechaser]

well i launched it with commander, set the launch parameters nothing come up on screen anywhere to show that i had a problem with the script 

[Bladechaser]

ok so ive been going back over your instructiosn .. again thank you for the tutorial .. but i have a question in the part where you say 

 

2)

Save as  extras/custom_loot/config.hpp

http://pastebin.com/7hA4c9vu

 

Save as extras/custom_loot/cfgLoot.hpp

https://raw.github.c...igs/cfgLoot.hpp

 

Save as extras/custom_loot/CfgLootSmall.hpp

https://raw.github.c...fgLootSmall.hpp

 

 

Edit description.ext in your mission

Add the following to the very top of the file

#include "extras\custom_loot\config.hpp"
#include "extras\custom_loot\cfgLoot.hpp"

 

do i need to make a folder called extras and within that folder another folder call custom_loot

 

as i cant name the files  extras\custom_loot\cfgLoot.hpp"

 

and also do i need to have the sqf files listed in the tutorial in the same folder ?

 

again thank you for any help provided, i know im probably asking really basic question  B)

[arkmal]

Hi !

 

I have tried this today.. 

I have strictly followed each steps of your explanations..  i've check every steps twice to be sure about typo errors...

 

now the problem is that i stay stuck on the black screen "waiting for the host"

 

Any idea about what it should be?

[Darth_Rogue]

I have used your tutorial and have done custom loot tables on other servers before as well.  I'm having the same problem as always.  For some reason some items just don't want to spawn in, regardless of the spawn chance I give them.  It's like the server is reading the loot table and just stops after a certain point.  I've double and triple checked the loot files to make sure that there isn't an extra comma or semicolon inserted between the items to prevent items from being read.  Any ideas?

[Torndeco]

I forgot to mission fix the loot_init.sqf

 

Anyway added the files on github & readme for instructions should make it easier for people

 

https://github.com/Torndeco/Epoch-Custom-Loot/tree/master

[chisel]

First I just want to say thank you for the time you took to do all this and to help others with their servers.  I know all this is very time consuming and answering questions from every direction can be trying.  Having said that, your instructions appear to be fragmented.  Could you possibly edit your initial post to include all fixes/additions for clarity?

 

I'm doing custom loot on my server and we we're having mixed results.  Some luck getting certain items in but many others were spawning seemingly with total disregard to the loot files (6 winchesters in one room, crazy stuff like that).  So I see an updated post saying you forgot something, with a link to new files.  In those files is a new folder and variables.sqf that I do not see referenced in your instructions.  

Again I sincerely appreciate your help and willingness to share, but everyone would benefit including you with clearer instructions.  You wouldn't have dummies like me asking a million questions.

 

I'd be willing to jump on your TS or you on mine to help go through this and write up step by step instructions with you.

 

Thanks again.