Need Help Gunner shout sound

Mirsaneli · Nov 7, 2020

I need help with my GoF 1.2 tweaks. I'm trying to implement the gunner shout sound, just like in New Horizons prior to firing cannons (when you press the fire cannons key). I saw that in New Horizons there is a string called gunner_shout (and gunner_cough for smoke I guess), but I don't know how to implement that to AoP2. Can anyone point me on how to make that (I assume it's not very hard, but I have very little knowledge in coding).

Foop my Car · Nov 8, 2020

Save the sound file (mp3) and implement it in AOP2. For the gunner to shout before firing, perhaps you could refer to the coding, which allows that to happen, and type it in into the code, should be under PROGRAMS; where ever you found the string.

Mirsaneli · Nov 8, 2020

Foo Mxcah said:
Save the sound file (mp3) and implement it in AOP2. For the gunner to shout before firing, perhaps you could refer to the coding, which allows that to happen, and type it in into the code, should be under PROGRAMS; where ever you found the string.

The code doesn't exist. It was never a feature even in POTC. They added it in New Horizons mod.

Foop my Car · Nov 8, 2020

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Mirsaneli said:
The code doesn't exist. It was never a feature even in POTC. They added it in New Horizons mod.

Hm, try asking the New Horizons dev, @Pieter Boelen may be able to help or recommend to you someone. If you need help concerning GOF feel free to ask me!

Jack Rackham · Nov 8, 2020

This is where/how it's done in POTC:
The used sounds in the zip.

code placed in PROGRAM\SEA_AI\shipBortFire.c

Code:

 //gunner shout JRH
    if (JRH_GUNSOUNDS == 1 && IsMainCharacter(rCharacter) == true) {
        //ballNumber = 0;
        x = stf(rCharacter.ship.pos.x);
        y = stf(rCharacter.ship.pos.y);
        z = stf(rCharacter.ship.pos.z);
        cannons_qty = GetCannonArcQty(rCharacter, GetQuadFromBort(bortName));
        for (c = 0; c < cannons_qty; c++)
        {
            Play3DSound("gunner_shout", x, y, z);
        }
    }

and in PROGRAM\SEA_AI\AIBalls.c

Code:

if(JRH_GUNSOUNDS && CheckAttribute(rCannon,"sound")) // NK 05-05-03 add toggle and check.
            {
                Play3DSound(rCannon.sound, fX, fY, fZ);
                 if (isMainCharacter(aCharacter)) {
                    Play3DSound("gunner_cough", fX, fY, fZ);
                 }
            } else {
                Play3DSound("cannon_fire", fX, fY, fZ);
            }

and in RESOURCE\INI\ALIASES\sound_alias.ini

Code:

; Jack Rackham -->
[gunner_cough]
minDistance = 40.0
maxDistance = 900.0
volume = 0.75
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c1waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c2waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c4waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c5waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\cwaitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\man1waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\man2waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\Smoke1waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\Smoke2waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\Smoke3waitB.wav

[gunner_shout]
minDistance = 40.0
maxDistance = 900.0
volume = 0.8
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\CannonReload-002.wav

Mirsaneli · Nov 8, 2020

Jack Rackham said:

This is where/how it's done in POTC:
The used sounds in the zip.

code placed in PROGRAM\SEA_AI\shipBortFire.c

Code:

 //gunner shout JRH
    if (JRH_GUNSOUNDS == 1 && IsMainCharacter(rCharacter) == true) {
        //ballNumber = 0;
        x = stf(rCharacter.ship.pos.x);
        y = stf(rCharacter.ship.pos.y);
        z = stf(rCharacter.ship.pos.z);
        cannons_qty = GetCannonArcQty(rCharacter, GetQuadFromBort(bortName));
        for (c = 0; c < cannons_qty; c++)
        {
            Play3DSound("gunner_shout", x, y, z);
        }
    }

and in PROGRAM\SEA_AI\AIBalls.c

Code:

if(JRH_GUNSOUNDS && CheckAttribute(rCannon,"sound")) // NK 05-05-03 add toggle and check.
            {
                Play3DSound(rCannon.sound, fX, fY, fZ);
                 if (isMainCharacter(aCharacter)) {
                    Play3DSound("gunner_cough", fX, fY, fZ);
                 }
            } else {
                Play3DSound("cannon_fire", fX, fY, fZ);
            }

and in RESOURCE\INI\ALIASES\sound_alias.ini

Code:

; Jack Rackham -->
[gunner_cough]
minDistance = 40.0
maxDistance = 900.0
volume = 0.75
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c1waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c2waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c4waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c5waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\cwaitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\man1waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\man2waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\Smoke1waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\Smoke2waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\Smoke3waitB.wav

[gunner_shout]
minDistance = 40.0
maxDistance = 900.0
volume = 0.8
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\CannonReload-002.wav

If I put these codes into AoP2, will it work?

The Nameless Pirate · Nov 8, 2020

I don't think so, some adjustments will be needed I believe.

Jack Rackham · Nov 8, 2020

I don't think so, some adjustments will be needed I believe.

No I just thought it could be something to start with/from.

The Nameless Pirate · Nov 8, 2020

Yep, as a base it is helpful. :yes

Mirsaneli · Nov 8, 2020

The Nameless Pirate said:
Yep, as a base it is helpful.

If I could find which string is related to cannon fire (left click key in AoP2), I could add an event there and name it gunner shout?

The Nameless Pirate · Nov 8, 2020

Makes sense.
If you find the code for the cannon fire sound, you could add it to the sounds played.
I haven't tried tampering with this but it seems doable.

After all it was added in PotC.

Mirsaneli · Nov 9, 2020

Jack Rackham said:

This is where/how it's done in POTC:
The used sounds in the zip.

code placed in PROGRAM\SEA_AI\shipBortFire.c

Code:

 //gunner shout JRH
    if (JRH_GUNSOUNDS == 1 && IsMainCharacter(rCharacter) == true) {
        //ballNumber = 0;
        x = stf(rCharacter.ship.pos.x);
        y = stf(rCharacter.ship.pos.y);
        z = stf(rCharacter.ship.pos.z);
        cannons_qty = GetCannonArcQty(rCharacter, GetQuadFromBort(bortName));
        for (c = 0; c < cannons_qty; c++)
        {
            Play3DSound("gunner_shout", x, y, z);
        }
    }

and in PROGRAM\SEA_AI\AIBalls.c

Code:

if(JRH_GUNSOUNDS && CheckAttribute(rCannon,"sound")) // NK 05-05-03 add toggle and check.
            {
                Play3DSound(rCannon.sound, fX, fY, fZ);
                 if (isMainCharacter(aCharacter)) {
                    Play3DSound("gunner_cough", fX, fY, fZ);
                 }
            } else {
                Play3DSound("cannon_fire", fX, fY, fZ);
            }

and in RESOURCE\INI\ALIASES\sound_alias.ini

Code:

; Jack Rackham -->
[gunner_cough]
minDistance = 40.0
maxDistance = 900.0
volume = 0.75
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c1waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c2waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c4waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\c5waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\cwaitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\man1waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\man2waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\Smoke1waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\Smoke2waitB.wav
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\Smoke3waitB.wav

[gunner_shout]
minDistance = 40.0
maxDistance = 900.0
volume = 0.8
name = OBJECTS\SHIPCHARGE\CannonReload-002.wav

I tried applying all these lines as both games have same files with same names, but this is what I get...

The Nameless Pirate · Nov 9, 2020

If you paste these lines in to the files it won't work.
"JRH_GUNSOUNDS" for example is New Horizons specific.

You can get an idea for how it works, and maybe use parts of the NH code.
But you can't use exactly this.

Unfortunately I don't have CoAS installed, so the help I can give is limited.

Jack Rackham · Nov 9, 2020

Unfortunately I don't have CoAS installed, so the help I can give is limited.

Neither have I.

Mirsaneli · Nov 9, 2020

I appreciate your effort to help. I know for sure that 2.8 engine is not limited in any way, because Jeffrey has added new animals in the Eras mod for COAS. I will have to find a way to make it work, because I'm finishing my improved version of the GoF 1.2 Mod. I chose GoF 1.2 over other mods because I find it very stable and I think it has sufficient items and ships. Also I like that masts fall occasionally, it even happened to me that a pirate ship blew of my ship's mast.

Pieter Boelen · Nov 10, 2020

Have a look at other instances where sounds are played in CoAS.
How are those coded?

You could add a "Log_SetStringToLog" there for now; just to see if it's indeed triggered; and at the right moment.

Mirsaneli · Nov 10, 2020

Pieter Boelen said:
Have a look at other instances where sounds are played in CoAS.
How are those coded?

You could add a "Log_SetStringToLog" there for now; just to see if it's indeed triggered; and at the right moment.

Can you tell me where they are located in Programs folder? Or you mean the sound aliases file?

Pieter Boelen · Nov 11, 2020

Mirsaneli said:
Can you tell me where they are located in Programs folder?

I wouldn't know; I don't have CoAS.

But perhaps with the hints here, you can find it:
Tutorial - Modding Tips & Tricks
I'd search for "sound" and see what you get.

Mirsaneli said:
Or you mean the sound aliases file?

Or look for any entry from the alias file and see where that is called on the PROGRAM side.

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