[Loknar]

I posted this at Sleipnir's Stuff, but I thought I'd stick it here too:

I've had some problems with a Helicarrier I've been working on. I KNOW the art files work fine because I have seen the unit work, but recently making the Helicarrier attack has led it to crash (when the Copters should leave the Helicarrier). I've got the units in the lists etc, and the Copter weapons DO work. The other code is below:

[LEV]
Name=Flagship Leviathan
UIName=Name:LEVIATHAN
Image=LEV2
NavalTargeting=1
Prerequisite=GAYARD,GATECH
Primary=RAILGUN ;Railguns work fine
ElitePrimary=RAILGUNE
Secondary=CopterLauncher
Spawns=APACHE
SpawnsNumber=4
SpawnRegenRate=200
SpawnReloadRate=75

[CopterLauncher]
Damage=1
ROF=10
Range=75
Spawner=yes
Projectile=InvisibleASW ;This works - it's on other units too
Speed=10
Warhead=Special
OmniFire=yes

[CopterLauncher2]
Damage=1
ROF=10
Range=75
Spawner=yes
Projectile=Invisible
Speed=10
Warhead=Special
OmniFire=yes

[APACHE]
UIName=Name:APACHE
Name=Leviathan ASW Copter
Primary=Medusa2 ;This is an ASW missile, like Osprey but different.
Secondary=HornetCollision
ElitePrimary=Medusa2E
Strength=100
Category=AirPower
NavalTargeting=2
Armor=light
Spawned=yes
TechLevel=-1
Sight=5
RadarInvisible=yes
Trainable=yes
Landable=yes
MoveToShroud=yes
CrateGoodie=no
Speed=14
PitchSpeed=.16
Owner=Americans,British,French,Germans,Alliance
Cost=100
Points=20
ROT=5
Ammo=500 ;This works - copter never reloads (like normal units)
Reload=1
GuardRange=30
Explosion=TWLT070,S_BANG48,S_BRNL58,S_CLSN58,S_TUM U60
Maxdebris=2
AuxSound1=HornetTakeoff
AuxSound2=HornetLanding
CrashingSound=HornetDie
DieSound=HornetDie
ImpactLandSound=GenAircraftCrash
Locomotor={4A582746-9839-11d1-B709-00A024DDAFD1}
MovementZone=Fly
AllowedToStartInMultiplayer=no
ThreatPosed=15 ; This value MUST be 0 for all building addons
DamageParticleSystems=SparkSys,SmallGreySSys
VeteranAbilities=STRONGER,FIREPOWER,SIGHT,FASTER
EliteAbilities=SELF_HEAL,STRONGER,FIREPOWER,ROF
Fighter=yes

[APACHE2]
UIName=Name:APACHE
Name=Helicarrier Attack Copter
Primary=QuadCannon
Secondary=HornetCollision
ElitePrimary=Apache2GunE
Image=APACHE
Strength=100
Category=AirPower
NavalTargeting=2
Armor=light
Spawned=yes
TechLevel=-1
Sight=10
RadarInvisible=yes
Trainable=yes
Landable=yes
MoveToShroud=yes
CrateGoodie=no
Speed=14
PitchSpeed=.16
Owner=Russians,Confederation,Africans,Arabs
Cost=100
Points=20
ROT=5
Ammo=500
Reload=1
GuardRange=30
Explosion=TWLT070,S_BANG48,S_BRNL58,S_CLSN58,S_TUM U60
Maxdebris=2
MoveSound=ArmoredTransportAttack
AuxSound1=HornetTakeoff
AuxSound2=HornetLanding
CrashingSound=HornetDie
DieSound=HornetDie
ImpactLandSound=GenAircraftCrash
Locomotor={4A582746-9839-11d1-B709-00A024DDAFD1}
MovementZone=Fly
AllowedToStartInMultiplayer=no
ThreatPosed=15
DamageParticleSystems=SparkSys,SmallGreySSys
VeteranAbilities=STRONGER,FIREPOWER,SIGHT,FASTER
EliteAbilities=SELF_HEAL,STRONGER,FIREPOWER,ROF
Fighter=yes

[HCARRIER]
UIName=Name:HCARRIER
Name=Soviet Heli Carrier
Prerequisite=NAYARD,NATECH
Primary=CopterLauncher2
CanPassiveAquire=no
CanRetaliate=no
Spawns=APACHE2
SpawnsNumber=1
SpawnRegenRate=500 ;750
SpawnReloadRate=10 ;200
NoSpawnAlt=yes

I'm not sure as to what the problem could be - it has worked in the past, but whether the Rulesmd.ini has a life of its own and rewrites itself ( ) is another question (I could have sworn this has happened before lol). The spawn weapon has worked before and has worked as 2nd weapon, so any suggestions as to why it crashes would be v. welcome indeed .

[bullethead]

I would, if you dont mind, like if you could give me your voxel for the copter and anything else that goes with it. So I can get a better idea of whats happeing to you. And then I should pretty much figure out whats wrong. IF you want you can send the stuff to my email at iwillmurderyou@rock.com.

[DeeZeL]

sounds stupid..but..why dont u clone the aircraft carrier ?

[Renegade]

Actually, cloning the Dreadnought would be more accurate, since it uses a NoSpawnAlt as well...btw: Are you sure the "empty" voxel was entered correctly? Perhaps the game looks for a voxel that isn't there, and crashes...?

[gamemate]

Have you tried to switch the weapons, I am pretty sure that you should use Primary for spawn weapons.

[Loknar]

Okay... it works :lol: - don't ask me how because I haven't a clue - I tried them both today and they were fine :tard: . Anyone know a computer exorcist :lol: ?

[Renegade]

He's called "Linux"...

[xcomet]

try copying the code from the Allied Destroyer..since the concept is the same..the RA1 Helicarrier has the same concept as the Aircraft Carrier..but the difference is..the RA1 Helicarrier does not spawn units for use in its assault..you must fill the Helicarrier with attack choppers..and it is the concept that has been used..

[Psycho]

had u checked Dz's Helicarrier code ? :/