TR2-Rando TR Rando Enemies issue

when I launch the randomizer for TR 1 it works fine enough until I try add random enemies and then it pops up with a window saying Object reference not set to an instance of an object. with the details expanded with this: System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at TRRandomizerCore.Randomizers.TR1EnemyRandomizer.RandomizeMeshes(TR1CombinedLevel level, List`1 availableEnemies) at TRRandomizerCore.Randomizers.TR1EnemyRandomizer.RandomizeEnemies(TR1CombinedLevel level, EnemyRandomizationCollection enemies) at TRRandomizerCore.Randomizers.TR1EnemyRandomizer.EnemyProcessor.ApplyRandomization() at TRRandomizerCore.Randomizers.TR1EnemyRandomizer.RandomizeEnemiesCrossLevel() at TRRandomizerCore.Randomizers.TR1EnemyRandomizer.Randomize(Int32 seed) at TRRandomizerCore.Editors.TR1RandoEditor.SaveImpl(AbstractTRScriptEditor scriptEditor, TRSaveMonitor monitor) at TRGE.Coord.AbstractTRLevelEditor.Save(AbstractTRScriptEditor scriptEditor, TRSaveMonitor monitor) at TRGE.Coord.TREditor.Save() --- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown --- at TRGE.Coord.TREditor.Save() at TRRandomizerView.Windows.RandomizeProgressWindow.Randomize()

If I understood what this meant I could then solve my own issue, but I feel that maybe some files are missing from a certain location and I am unaware of what if it is that there is a file missing, but surely it wouldn't run otherwise. I am hoping that maybe someone could help clarify/Translate what it is that is happening ?

if you could advise me through step by step guidelines of what to do, it would be most appreciative :) Thank you

Mar 21 '23 04:03 Scorpios9472

It sounds like unclean level files, so a complete reinstall is best.

Pick File > Empty recent folder list in the randomizer (super important step).
Uninstall TR1 and Tomb1Main.
Reinstall from scratch following https://youtu.be/WfyHin4Hpgs

Mar 21 '23 07:03 lahm86

Thank you so much for your rapid response, since I have not used the installer and instead had to resort to the zip, will I just do the same process but with the zip file?

The reason behind that was the installer was not opening for me, I'm thinking it's something on my end but I've tried everything to allow the file to be used and still nothing but that's a separate issue which is okay 😂

I appreciate you again thank you I will try this method

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It sounds like unclean level files, so a complete reinstall is best.

Pick File > Empty recent folder list in the randomizer (super important step).

Uninstall TR1 and Tomb1Main.

Reinstall from scratch following https://youtu.be/WfyHin4Hpgs

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Mar 21 '23 10:03 Scorpios9472

No problem. For the Tomb1Main installer, you will need .NET Core 6 - you can pick the suitable Desktop Runtime for your machine below. https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0

Mar 21 '23 12:03 lahm86

I will try this, thank you so much for your patience and time :)

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No problem. For the Tomb1Main installer, you will need .NET Core 6 - you can pick the suitable Desktop Runtime for your machine below. https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0

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Mar 21 '23 12:03 Scorpios9472

Hey so I tried the step by step to a T, and while it has cleaned everything because The installer is not working for me, I have to use the zip file, can you tell where I will have to look or what file it is for the Enemies, if I input it into the directory it should help with the Random Enemies working, everything else on the randomizer works except the Random enemies

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No problem. For the Tomb1Main installer, you will need .NET Core 6 - you can pick the suitable Desktop Runtime for your machine below. https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0

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Mar 21 '23 13:03 Scorpios9472

Everything like this is in and taken from the level files, it's not that different parts of the game are stored separately. Which TR1 version are you sourcing the level files from? E.g. Steam or GOG

Mar 21 '23 22:03 lahm86

Well I have the levels sourced from TombATI since Steam doesnt have a clear spot for the levels and it doesnt contain all of them in a space where I can find them all together

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Everything like this is in and taken from the level files, it's not that different parts of the game are stored separately. Which TR1 version are you sourcing the level files from? E.g. Steam or GOG

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Mar 21 '23 22:03 Scorpios9472

Ok, and those files are clean as such, as in they've never been modded by another tool? And when you reinstalled, did you also reinstall TombATI to get the clean level files again (otherwise they will still be in a randomized state if you are using the same directory). If you want to, you can send a few of the levels here via zip and I can test them.

Mar 21 '23 22:03 lahm86

I can send you the files here as they come if you want and you can test them as you said

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Ok, and those files are clean as such, as in they've never been modded by another tool? And when you reinstalled, did you also reinstall TombATI to get the clean level files again (otherwise they will still be in a randomized state if you are using the same directory). If you want to, you can send a few of the levels here via zip and I can test them.

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Mar 22 '23 00:03 Scorpios9472

I don't have access to those files unfortunately, but here are some things to try:

Make another clean Tomb1Main folder but name it something completely different you haven't used before e.g. C:\Games\T1MRandoTest. This will ensure the rando isn't using any cached (and potentially unclean) data files.
Try randomizing with enemies enabled again, but untick the Swap enemy appearances checkbox. The original error is being generated in the code that handles this part.

Mar 22 '23 20:03 lahm86

I will try this and Thank you once again I shall report back with either good or bad news lol

On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 8:37 PM lahm86 @.***> wrote:

I don't have access to those files unfortunately, but here are some things to try:

Make another clean Tomb1Main folder but name it something completely different you haven't used before e.g. C:\Games\T1MRandoTest. This will ensure the rando isn't using any cached (and potentially unclean) data files.

Try randomizing with enemies enabled again, but untick the Swap enemy appearances checkbox. The original error is being generated in the code that handles this part.

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Mar 22 '23 22:03 Scorpios9472

So after doing what you have said, the problem of the enemies still persists. however there was one problem, I did not see an option for untick the Swap enemy appearances checkbox.

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I will try this and Thank you once again I shall report back with either good or bad news lol

On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 8:37 PM lahm86 @.***> wrote:

I don't have access to those files unfortunately, but here are some things to try:

Make another clean Tomb1Main folder but name it something completely different you haven't used before e.g. C:\Games\T1MRandoTest. This will ensure the rando isn't using any cached (and potentially unclean) data files.

Try randomizing with enemies enabled again, but untick the Swap enemy appearances checkbox. The original error is being generated in the code that handles this part.

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Mar 22 '23 23:03 Scorpios9472

My mistake, sorry - that checkbox is in the next release (it's implicitly on in the current release). Could you send one of the error files? You can view these from Tools > Show error folder. Zip one of these and attach it to this thread, GitHub won't accept it otherwise.

Mar 23 '23 09:03 lahm86

I hope this is okay if not then I might have sent it correctly.

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My mistake, sorry - that checkbox is in the next release (it's implicitly on in the current release). Could you send one of the error files? You can view these from Tools > Show error folder. Zip one of these and attach it to this thread, GitHub won't accept it otherwise.

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Mar 23 '23 14:03 Scorpios9472

Thanks, but it doesn't look like the attachment came through if there was one unfortunately.

Mar 23 '23 19:03 lahm86

Gmail scanned it and was basically telling me it was incase of malware, let me try this again lol

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Thanks, but it doesn't look like the attachment came through if there was one unfortunately.

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Mar 23 '23 21:03 Scorpios9472

Hopefully this has done justice

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Gmail scanned it and was basically telling me it was incase of malware, let me try this again lol

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Thanks, but it doesn't look like the attachment came through if there was one unfortunately.

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Mar 23 '23 21:03 Scorpios9472

Unfortunately not. Could you try attaching the file directly to the issue in GitHub rather than via Gmail?

Mar 24 '23 16:03 lahm86

20230323_141757.zip alright this should work now

Mar 24 '23 18:03 Scorpios9472

Thanks, got it. The file contains checksums of your level files, and these do not match what is expected by the randomizer i.e. they're not original as far as the randomizer is concerned, so it's coming across unexpected data and hence the error.

The Steam files definitely work, so I think there are backed up file issues still causing problems. I can only suggest to delete your randomizer backups (use File > Empty recent folder list or browse to %localappdata% on your PC and delete the TRGE folder altogether). I would also recommend deleting the game folders altogether before you attempt a completely fresh reinstall via Steam, then TombATI. Ideally though, the Tomb1Main installer would be better - were you able to install .NET Core Desktop?

https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-6.0.15-windows-x64-installer

Mar 24 '23 19:03 lahm86

I did install .NET and if by deleting TRGE then I'll try that and do the process from scratch and see how it goes

On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM lahm86 @.***> wrote:

Thanks, got it. The file contains checksums of your level files, and these do not match what is expected by the randomizer i.e. they're not original as far as the randomizer is concerned, so it's coming across unexpected data and hence the error.

The Steam files definitely work, so I think there are backed up file issues still causing problems. I can only suggest to delete your randomizer backups (use File > Empty recent folder list or browse to %localappdata% on your PC and delete the TRGE folder altogether). I would also recommend deleting the game folders altogether before you attempt a completely fresh reinstall via Steam, then TombATI. Ideally though, the Tomb1Main installer would be better - were you able to install .NET Core Desktop?

https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-6.0.15-windows-x64-installer

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Mar 24 '23 20:03 Scorpios9472

I'll just add something that I may not have mentioned before, so initially everything was working apart from a select few features of the Randomizer, the most notable was the level randomizer so I was trying to find ways to fix it, I found my solution and then the random enemies wasnt working so I was at a loss at that point so now doing this process might help both cases hopefully.

On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM lahm86 @.***> wrote:

Thanks, got it. The file contains checksums of your level files, and these do not match what is expected by the randomizer i.e. they're not original as far as the randomizer is concerned, so it's coming across unexpected data and hence the error.

The Steam files definitely work, so I think there are backed up file issues still causing problems. I can only suggest to delete your randomizer backups (use File > Empty recent folder list or browse to %localappdata% on your PC and delete the TRGE folder altogether). I would also recommend deleting the game folders altogether before you attempt a completely fresh reinstall via Steam, then TombATI. Ideally though, the Tomb1Main installer would be better - were you able to install .NET Core Desktop?

https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-6.0.15-windows-x64-installer

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