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[Outhere]

It will not write to the log no matter what game I play, no matter what version of VP I run..

If I run the DirectOutputConfigTester, that writes to the log...

[arngrim]

and feedback is running fine on the tester? log there? did you update b2s.server and dof from djrobx versions in his v p u thread?

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[vampirolatino2]

I had the same error before, about the log not writing.... I forgot what I did.... I think you are missing one of the steps. Some kind of registration or something. I know that I posted the solution somewhere. Sorry.... I'm getting old and my memory fail

It will not write to the log no matter what game I play, no matter what version of VP I run..

If I run the DirectOutputConfigTester, that writes to the log...

 

I had the same experience before, but I fix it.

[Outhere]

did you update b2s.server and dof from djrobx versions in his v p u thread? --- No

 

 

It will not write to the log no matter what game I play, no matter what version of VP I run..

If I run the DirectOutputConfigTester, that writes to the log...

 

 

2016.12.14 15:59:39.126    DirectOutput Logger initialized
2016.12.14 15:59:39.126    DirectOutput Version 0.9.5812.27024 as of 2015.11.30 15:00
2016.12.14 15:59:39.127    Global config loaded from: E:\DirectOutput\config\GlobalConfig_B2SServer.xml
2016.12.14 15:59:39.127    Loading Pinball parts
2016.12.14 15:59:39.127    Loading cabinet
2016.12.14 15:59:39.128    Will load cabinet config file: E:\DirectOutput\config\Cabinet.xml
2016.12.14 15:59:39.176    1 output controller defnitions and 1 toy definitions loaded from cabinet config.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.177    Cabinet config file has AutoConfig feature enabled. Calling AutoConfig.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.177    Cabinet auto configuration started
2016.12.14 15:59:39.189    Debug: Ledwiz devicelist content. Handles: 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, Num devices: 1
2016.12.14 15:59:39.189    Debug: Disposing LedWiz instance -01.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.191    Debug: Ledwiz devicelist content. Handles: 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, Num devices: 1
2016.12.14 15:59:39.191    Detected and added LedWiz Nr. 1 with name LedWiz 01
2016.12.14 15:59:39.191    Added LedwizEquivalent Nr. 1 with name LedWiz 01 Equivalent for Ledwiz Nr. 1
2016.12.14 15:59:39.191    Cabinet auto configuration finished
2016.12.14 15:59:39.191    Autoconfig complete.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.191    Cabinet config loaded successfully from E:\DirectOutput\config\Cabinet.xml
2016.12.14 15:59:39.191    Cabinet loaded
2016.12.14 15:59:39.191    Loading table config
2016.12.14 15:59:39.192    Warning: No table config file found. Will try to load config from LedControl file(s).
2016.12.14 15:59:39.192    Will try to load configs from DirectOutput.ini or LedControl.ini file(s) for RomName afm
2016.12.14 15:59:39.193    Loading LedControl file E:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig.ini
2016.12.14 15:59:39.345    Loading LedControl file E:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig40.ini
2016.12.14 15:59:39.391    2 directoutputconfig.ini or ledcontrol.ini files loaded.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.392    Config for RomName afm exists in LedControl data. Updating cabinet and config.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.410    Table config loading finished
2016.12.14 15:59:39.410    Pinball parts loaded
2016.12.14 15:59:39.410    Starting processes
2016.12.14 15:59:39.411    Initializing cabinet
2016.12.14 15:59:39.411    Debug: Initializing output controllers
2016.12.14 15:59:39.412    FT245RBitbangController Sainsmart 1 with serial number AH035EZ9 has been initialized and the updater thread has been started.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.412    Debug: Initializing LedWiz Nr. 01
2016.12.14 15:59:39.414    LedWiz Nr. 01 initialized and updater thread initialized.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.414    Debug: Output controllers initialized
2016.12.14 15:59:39.414    Updater thread for LedWiz 01 started.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.417    Cabinet initialized
2016.12.14 15:59:39.419    Loading shape definition file: E:\DirectOutput\DirectOutputShapes.xml
2016.12.14 15:59:39.455    Connection to FTDI chip AH035EZ9 established.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.462    Framework initialized.
2016.12.14 15:59:39.462    Have fun!
2016.12.14 15:59:42.876    Finishing framework
2016.12.14 15:59:42.878    Finishing cabinet
2016.12.14 15:59:42.878    Debug: Finishing output controllers
2016.12.14 15:59:42.990    Connection to FTDI chip AH035EZ9 closed.
2016.12.14 15:59:42.990    FT245RBitbangController Sainsmart 1 with serial number AH035EZ9 has been finished and the updater thread has been terminated.
2016.12.14 15:59:42.991    Debug: Finishing LedWiz Nr. 01
2016.12.14 15:59:42.992    Updater thread for LedWiz 01 terminated.
2016.12.14 15:59:42.995    LedWiz Nr. 01 finished and updater thread stopped.
2016.12.14 15:59:42.995    Debug: Output controllers finished
2016.12.14 15:59:42.995    Cabinet finished
2016.12.14 15:59:42.995    DirectOutput framework finished.
2016.12.14 15:59:42.995    Bye and thanks for using!
 

[TedB]

And I have a question for you: do you think it is too easy to get multiballs? For example, when you get Storage multiball, the lock light keeps on so you are able to build a new multiball while still on the multiball.

I know real pinballs don't do that, but I thought it should be nice, just to have more fun, but is it too easy? What do you think?

 

Hi JP - I haven't seen an answer yet from anyone. People maybe missed it due to the long list of DOF questions.

 

My take on this - for me it is not easy at all to get multiballs. I think the first multiball is even quite hard to get. I am not a very good pinball player though, so take it with a grain of salt.

After you obtain your first multiball the table becomes a totally different beast though, then the score and playtime increases a lot and it indeed makes the table easier because you can drain a lot of balls without dying and you also obtain extra balls with random shots. So from a balanced gameplay point of view, I wouldn't mind having a table with not as much balls Maybe add an expert mode that provides a max of 3 balls in play? 

Would be interesting to see what better players than me think of this.

 

It is an awesome table looks and plays fantastic with fun animated toys. The physics feel great, the ball is a bit heavy and seem to respond like a real table. Pro-quality fun. Thanks

[jpsalas]

Thanks TedB, I take note I guess I'll limit the multiballs by allowing one multiball at a time, as most people do in real tables. This will also limit the number of balls. But I'll need to test it first

I was waiting for some bug reports, but it looks like there aren't many, at least they are not very important since nobody has complained about them

[MnHotRod]

I've been waiting for a week or two for someone else to post the same issue I'm having, but nobody has. When attempting to load the table, VPX crashes out and closes. A buddy had said something about needing to update B2S to the latest version, but I haven't seen that mentioned anywhere. Anybody else have issues loading this table? I've kept updating to the latest VPX beta, VPinmame, and Sam. Still crashes. Any advice?

[TedB]

I haven't had those issues, but of course it is always best to update to the latest directb2s version. As far as I know the latest server version is 1.3.0.1 and already pretty old (Nov 02 2013) so it would surprise me if you haven\t had that one installed.

You can rule out VPinmame as the root cause, because this is an original and doesn't use any roms. Did you also copy all the scripts from the last beta version? There are some updates in those as well.

[laylow]

I haven't had those issues, but of course it is always best to update to the latest directb2s version. As far as I know the latest server version is 1.3.0.1 and already pretty old (Nov 02 2013) so it would surprise me if you haven\t had that one installed.

You can rule out VPinmame as the root cause, because this is an original and doesn't use any roms. Did you also copy all the scripts from the last beta version? There are some updates in those as well.

There is a new b2s server version but it's not on this site..

[TedB]

ah, well I haven't got that one and it works for me so...

[luvthatapex]

I finally updated my cab with this amazing table. Well done JP! Well done!!! The action is smooth, the shots are great, cool sound effects and lighting, great call outs. Amazing job my friend!!

 

Angrim the DOF is marvelous! It really lights up the cab in RED and YELLOW during so many events and adds to the excitement of this game. Love it guys!!!!!!!

Edited by luvthatapex, 17 December 2016 - 02:52 PM.

[Outhere]

Windows 10

Running  VPX 10.2  rev. 2847 and this file JP's Ghostbusters Slimer v1.0.1_DOF

running Dof-3

Ledwiz works fine

With this game my Sainsmart board will not work and if I quit this game and run another game the same results but if I close VPX 10.2 restart run the other game everything works fine...

So as soon as I run this game the Sainsmart board Will no longer work for any game unless I restart VPX 10.2 and don't run this game

I thought this had to be added to the script to get the back glass to work but I was wrong.... I re-download the game didn't do anything to it and everything works fine...

 

Dim Controller
set Controller = CreateObject("B2S.Server")
Controller.b2sname = "xxx"
Controller.run

[arngrim]

os you didn't have the last version?

 

if you see loadem after table_init, then you have the right script

 

hey luv, your definitely need to have more toys in your cab than the flashers, undercab rgb, strobe, contactors at least, this is a total different experience, then you can add a blower, beacons, shaker, gear motor...

Edited by arngrim, 18 December 2016 - 08:53 AM.

[luvthatapex]

JP I tried to play this game multiplayer, and I can only get a single player going no matter how many times I hit the start button at the beginning of the game. ASide from that the game works great, so not sure whats going on. I see the maxplayer = 4 in the script and it appears multiplayer is setup. I am running the latest version 1.01 DOF.

[jpsalas]

JP I tried to play this game multiplayer, and I can only get a single player going no matter how many times I hit the start button at the beginning of the game. ASide from that the game works great, so not sure whats going on. I see the maxplayer = 4 in the script and it appears multiplayer is setup. I am running the latest version 1.01 DOF.

 

I have just tried the 1.0.1 DOF version and the multiplayer works. I have not added any special sound or display when you add a new player (there is always something that can be added to a table ), but when you loose the ball you'll see that the next player will be announced, and "PL 2" will be shown in the DMD.

[luvthatapex]

Thank you for checking. Its strange, Pokemon is setup very similar to Ghostbusters and I have no problem with multiplayer in Pokemon.

I also tried to set Ghostbusters to FREE PLAY and get the same results - only single player. I'll keep at it and try to figure it out. 

 

 

JP I tried to play this game multiplayer, and I can only get a single player going no matter how many times I hit the start button at the beginning of the game. ASide from that the game works great, so not sure whats going on. I see the maxplayer = 4 in the script and it appears multiplayer is setup. I am running the latest version 1.01 DOF.

 

I have just tried the 1.0.1 DOF version and the multiplayer works. I have not added any special sound or display when you add a new player (there is always something that can be added to a table ), but when you loose the ball you'll see that the next player will be announced, and "PL 2" will be shown in the DMD.

 

[luvthatapex]

ok JP I got it to work in multiplayer. I selected my skillshot, plunged the ball then hit the start button for more players.

Previously I was adding players before selecting my skillshot and this didn't work. Thanks again, great game!

 

 

Thank you for checking. Its strange, Pokemon is setup very similar to Ghostbusters and I have no problem with multiplayer in Pokemon.

I also tried to set Ghostbusters to FREE PLAY and get the same results - only single player. I'll keep at it and try to figure it out. 

 

 

JP I tried to play this game multiplayer, and I can only get a single player going no matter how many times I hit the start button at the beginning of the game. ASide from that the game works great, so not sure whats going on. I see the maxplayer = 4 in the script and it appears multiplayer is setup. I am running the latest version 1.01 DOF.

 

I have just tried the 1.0.1 DOF version and the multiplayer works. I have not added any special sound or display when you add a new player (there is always something that can be added to a table ), but when you loose the ball you'll see that the next player will be announced, and "PL 2" will be shown in the DMD.

 

 

[Umpa]

Well I finally got my cab all updated and this was the first new table I installed and all I have to say is WOW! What fun. Thank you for sharing such a great table. I didn't think you could top your pokemon table but you did! Congrats and thanks again!

[rtkiii]

Heres a directb2s ( from senseless ) with some Lights ... based on JPs Table V1.0, use this DEMO-Script to get some Rollover-based and Bumper-Hit-based Light-Animations ...
( Tablename & directb2s-Name = "Ghostbusters" )
 
JP, if you want to add it, the main Sub is: startB2S, called from some Hits ... thats all.
Maybe with a check, If B2S = true ...

Ghostbusters-Illuminated.jpg

This worked Great, Thanks!

[bent98]

This latest version of Ghostbusters doesnt have direct b2s support/DOF