New NPC Error with latest SWADE in FGU (I don't have FGC)

[fubeca150]

This is something new (recent updates) that wasn't happening a week ago when I ran my last session.

[5/17/2020 1:05:33 PM] FGU v4.0.0 ULTIMATE (2020-05-14)
[5/17/2020 1:05:33 PM] Launcher scene starting.
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Daily session backup created.
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Starting private server mode. [(192.168.56.33:1802) (fe80::db5:ad30:4be:f03b:1802)]
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Game server started. [192.168.56.33:1802]
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Launcher scene exiting.
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Tabletop scene starting.
[5/17/2020 1:06:01 PM] Campaign database backup created.
[5/17/2020 1:06:01 PM] Loaded FreeType library version 2.10.2
[5/17/2020 1:06:06 PM] RULESET: CoreRPG ruleset v3.3.11 for Fantasy Grounds
Copyright 2019 Smiteworks USA, LLC
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [WARNING] Frame tabs contains out-of-range values in BottomLeft.


I don't have FGC, so I can't test it there. I've been able to repro this in a fresh or existing campaign. No extensions loaded, the only module loaded is SWADE GM.

Open any NPC, and the Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"] will occur. It's mostly a problem because every single time any NPC is opened it forces the log screen to open over the top of everything.

I tried purging all my SW content and re-updating everything but that didn't fix it.

[Ikael]

This is something new (recent updates) that wasn't happening a week ago when I ran my last session.

[5/17/2020 1:05:33 PM] FGU v4.0.0 ULTIMATE (2020-05-14)
[5/17/2020 1:05:33 PM] Launcher scene starting.
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Daily session backup created.
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Starting private server mode. [(192.168.56.33:1802) (fe80::db5:ad30:4be:f03b:1802)]
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Game server started. [192.168.56.33:1802]
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Launcher scene exiting.
[5/17/2020 1:05:48 PM] Tabletop scene starting.
[5/17/2020 1:06:01 PM] Campaign database backup created.
[5/17/2020 1:06:01 PM] Loaded FreeType library version 2.10.2
[5/17/2020 1:06:06 PM] RULESET: CoreRPG ruleset v3.3.11 for Fantasy Grounds
Copyright 2019 Smiteworks USA, LLC
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"]:52: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)
[5/17/2020 1:06:15 PM] [WARNING] Frame tabs contains out-of-range values in BottomLeft.


I don't have FGC, so I can't test it there. I've been able to repro this in a fresh or existing campaign. No extensions loaded, the only module loaded is SWADE GM.

Open any NPC, and the Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/npc_weapon.lua"] will occur. It's mostly a problem because every single time any NPC is opened it forces the log screen to open over the top of everything.

I tried purging all my SW content and re-updating everything but that didn't fix it.

I have provided update that I hope fixes the sitaution in FGU.

[GaryMon]

I am not sure how the updating works really, I tried the updater and it did not fix the problem.

There is a thread over in the FGU channel about this: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?57936-Error-Message-with-NPCs

Basically I went into the 3 scripts and commented out the 3 lines that caused the errors, nothing has went wonky yet.

[daggerfortysix]

That update didn't work for me either, the error still shows. I have no idea what it means to "comment out..."

[daggerfortysix]

I couldn't resist.

I figured out how to "comment" the script in those three places (I kept the original .pak as a backup first). However, after going through FGU again, I got hit with another similar error:

[<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "campaign/scripts/mountedweapon_listentry.lu..."]:67: attempt to call field 'update' (a nil value)

So, I think that the commenting out may just be a band-aid that stops those original errors, but is not a true fix. However, now that I'm messing with it; I'll comment out that one too and keep poking to see what else throws an error.

[daggerfortysix]

I commented out (yes, it feels powerful to say that) the mountedweapon_listentry.lua at line 67 as well. I clicked through everything and no more errors showed up. I am still concerned what impact the -- does for FGU as a whole as it may be preventing things further under the hood from doing their job. I am by no means any sort of programmer either. Hopefully those at SmiteWorks that are can find a solid resolution.

Thank for the help GaryMon, it was quite interesting getting that deep into the software. I will keep my backup .pak safe; but also close by...

[Ikael]

The root issue is that FGU doesn't handle handling duplicate windowcontrols the same way as FGC does. I fixed the issue but Smiteworks needs to release the patch. There can be other issues due to this engine difference and thus I will have to wait for Smiteworks to fix it.

[daggerfortysix]

Cool, thanks for that Ikael; and we will all look forward to that patch. At least we have rigged a fix for the time being.

[GaryMon]

I had not come across the mounted error yet, I haven't used it. But I will comment it out this evening after work.

Thanks,

[GaryMon]

Oh, just an FYI, while is good to keep the backup, I do as well. I found out that as long as you have purchased the pak, if you delete the file and run the updater, it will reinstall the latest file.

[daggerfortysix]

Nice, I figured that was true but it’s nice to have some confirmation of that.