im having an issue where the metro cops would use the animation to throw out the drones but they dont spawn

Ah alright. Will check it out soon.

I spoke with him about the issue and I forgot to follow up. It doesn't happen to me. I've tried a few things but I couldn't replicate the problem.

Oi, Muerte. You can use the fixed version of the Spartan combines with this mod. Just don't have both installed.

new update caused a model error on the regular Sparbine Soldier, his rocket launcher on his back is now sideways, causing it to penetrate the soldier NPC.

Addon '<color=255,128,0>[ANP] Sparbine</color>' probably conflicts with addon '<color=255,128,0>[ANP] +CUPE+ Oppressor Pack</color>' due to both having the following files:

lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_off.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_off.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_off.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_off.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_off.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua
lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_off.lua

and also this conflict, fix aswell?

[[ANP] Sparbine] lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua:94: attempt to index field 'SpawnEffect' (a nil value)
1. unknown - lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua:94
2. DrawModel - [C]:-1
3. unknown - gamemodes/base/entities/weapons/weapon_base/cl_init.lua:147


[[ANP] Sparbine] lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua:94: attempt to index field 'SpawnEffect' (a nil value)
1. unknown - lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua:94

This occurs when Sparbine units are spawned in the middle of the battle. Also, a tidbit but Sparbine Police (Drone) do not spawn Sparbine Drones when in combat.

[ANPlus [BASE] | Replacer Update] lua/autorun/addnpcplus_base.lua:194: bad argument #1 to 'lower' (string expected, got nil)
1. lower - [C]:-1
2. AddNPCWeapon - lua/autorun/addnpcplus_base.lua:194
3. unknown - lua/autorun/anp_sparbine.lua:15

found this error, fix?

cant find the sparbine in the combine spawn menu, or in any spawn menu

the sparbine appear to have stopped existing (like, the addon itself is still there but the sparbine npcs themselves are nowhere to be found)

Hey Filzo, a new version of the Combine Spartans with several fixes has been made. Could you replace the older version with the other one or no need to?

how do I turn on the alternative fire from AR2 for all combines?

Nice MOD! FINALLY A COMBINE DRONE, I REALLY LIKE THAT, GOOD JOB FILZ0!!!!!

Also, one other noticeable bug is that when Sparbine Elite shields are up, they cannot fire when the shield is active.

[[ANP] Sparbine] lua/entities/anp_sparbine_forcefield.lua:77: attempt to call method 'ANPlusClientEffect' (a nil value)
1. unknown - lua/entities/anp_sparbine_forcefield.lua:77
2. Spawn - [C]:-1
3. OnNPCThink - lua/autorun/anp_sparbine.lua:1570
4. v - lua/autorun/addnpcplus_sh_func.lua:76
5. unknown - lua/includes/modules/hook.lua:108 (x6)

New bug regarding Sparbine Elite shields.

[[ANP] Sparbine] lua/entities/anp_sparbine_forcefield.lua:77: attempt to call method 'ANPlusClientEffect' (a nil value)
1. unknown - lua/entities/anp_sparbine_forcefield.lua:77
2. Spawn - [C]:-1
3. OnNPCThink - lua/autorun/anp_sparbine.lua:1564
4. v - lua/autorun/addnpcplus_sh_func.lua:76
5. unknown - lua/includes/modules/hook.lua:108
get this error when elite sparbine activates his forcefield

It's not the older version of this addon, it's required for the models to work.

Why does this mod require the older one?

Both should be fixed now.

[ANPlus [BASE] | Replacer Update] lua/autorun/addnpcplus_sh_meta.lua:304: Tried to use a NULL entity!
1. GetMaxHealth - [C]:-1
2. ANPlusAlive - lua/autorun/addnpcplus_sh_meta.lua:304
3. unknown - lua/entities/anp_sparbine_missile.lua:153 (x8)

New update error

[[ANP] Sparbine] lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua:93: attempt to index field 'SpawnEffect' (a nil value)
1. unknown - lua/effects/sparbine_cloak_on.lua:93 (x30)

A sometimes rare error when spawning Sparbine in the middle of a fight.

what mod

Did you have to take down your other mod? It was nice to only have to download the combine spartans and use your mod.

Again no negativity to this mod. Love it just curious.

Alright. Another one I found, if a Sparbine Elite is given a pulse rifle and it uses the AR2 Ball, the ball will be stuck on the elite since it cannot pass through the shield.

@LA MUERTE
I'm not sure what ya mean by the first one, but the muted firing sounds are intentional.

Hey, here are some weird visual bug with the camo and the Sparbine Soldier. For instance, if the Shotgunner and Soldier release their grenades, an explosion effect appears within the NPC itself before launching the flashbang/rocket. In addition, when they are in camo mode and are about to shoot, the NPC shooting sounds are silent. Is this intentional or a bug?

It should fine now. :D

Thank you

@LaserSkorpion Hmm, yes. Fixed, I'll update soon.

Drone has no colision, becomes invinsible and can noclip through the map in case it was spawned by sparbine police. I tested it with addons and without addons (only requarired) and it still brocken.

@LA MUERTE Thanks for the report, I'll give a look rn.

[ANPlus [BASE] | Invasion Update] lua/effects/anp_npc_shell.lua:109: attempt to compare nil with number
1. unknown - lua/effects/anp_npc_shell.lua:109


[ANPlus [BASE] | Invasion Update] lua/effects/anp_npc_shell.lua:36: attempt to index local 'angle' (a nil value)
1. unknown - lua/effects/anp_npc_shell.lua:36

Hey Filzo, sorry for the sudden bug comment but I have found another error. It seems this has to do with the Sparbine Police [Drone] npc that summons the drone when spotted. The drone will appear as a miniature City Scanner while showing these errors especially when in combat:

[[ANP] Sparbine] lua/autorun/anp_sparbine.lua:560: attempt to call method 'ANPlusPlayAnim' (a nil value)
1. OnNPCThink - lua/autorun/anp_sparbine.lua:560
2. v - lua/autorun/server/addnpcplus_sr_func.lua:366
3. unknown - lua/includes/modules/hook.lua:108 (x170)

[ANPlus [BASE] | Invasion Update] lua/effects/anp_muzzle_pistol.lua:19: bad argument #1 to 'ParticleEmitter' (Vector expected, got nil)
1. ParticleEmitter - [C]:-1
2. unknown - lua/effects/anp_muzzle_pistol.lua:19

@Jantam11 Ay!

no worries, i just tought it would be better to let you know about it, and yes just tested them again and everything is working as intended, i really like these npcs, hope to see some more of these in the future.

@Jantam11 I was changing some meta functions some time ago and I forgot to update them, they should be fine as of now.

You can ignore my last comment, as everything seems to be working after the last update.

So, everything seemed to workl correctly for this addon, but today the sparbines became really buggy, i spawned sparbine soldier and it was like he was ethereal, no bullets could hurt him, but explosions could, and then i tried to spawn sparbine elite and the game just crashed, does the addon need a new update?

Can you add a settings panel for this

This is so cool, remaking the vanilla npcs on this lightweight base would open this to so many possibilities in my eyes !

that is so cursed

same problem as @Sandwichgames, is there a way to turn off the climbing feature or fix it?

what model has new animation

@Sandwichgames
Not every model got a new animation.

T poses when climbing, please fix

this is the first mod i got

Should be good now.

[[ANP] Sparbine] lua/autorun/anp_sparbine.lua:1064: attempt to call method 'ANPlusCheckSpace' (a nil value)
1. OnNPCCreateEntity - lua/autorun/anp_sparbine.lua:1064
2. unknown - lua/autorun/addnpcplus_base.lua:597

Timer Failed! [Simple][@lua/autorun/addnpcplus_base.lua (line 589)]

Missiles aren't being launched by Soldiers for some odd reason, instead using regular grenades.

Yes

does it really compatible with Realistic Combine Soldier AI?