Bot stops on it's own and does not attack anymore.

[PoEhacks 0]

I'm having a major issue with v0.8-v0.8f after pathfinding was implemented. I lost 2 toons in Onslaught after using any version of v0.8-v0.8f. I had no issue prior to this (ex: v0.7f and lower). The bot will randomly stop moving and stop attacking even though enemies are nearby or attacking my toon. I'm using the default settings for system.ini with no changes at all. The only thing I'm changing is the main config.ini and skills.ini files (using the GUI) and nothing else. Since I already lost a few toons I decided to run the newest versions (v0.8d and v0.8f) on my Standard League character level 68 instead of my Onslaught character.

I'm running it in VM Ware v9.0.2, Windows 7 Home Basic (x64), and VPN as well (I basically followed the setup for VM Tutorial on the forums). The bot will randomly stop while an enemy is in front of his face attacking him or if there are range enemies attack him as well. I even try to mouse my mouse to trigger the bot again but not go, it still stays there doing nothing. If I had the ability to record it and upload I definitely would but I do not have that ability to do so. Even with the timer (does not kill enemy timeout) on it still does not log off to create a new instance nor does the health potion kick in when it goes down to a certain health. The chicken option does not work at all, it just dies and the game does not log off or restart after the death. It stays at the resurrect screen and it seems like the bot just stopped on it's own. Here are a few screen shots:

I ran the bot again after that death just to see what happens. It killed a few enemies and then stopped again like before.

I thought it was because my VM was minimized but I tested it with it in the foreground and still the same issue. Here are my settings that I'm currently using.

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Config.ini:

; Bot main config file

[general]

; Define here which character you want to use in the character selection screen (default : 0, top character).

character_to_use=0

; Define here what is the last act unlocked by your character.

last_act_unlocked=2

; Define here what is the last difficulty unlocked (1=normal, 2=cruel, 3=merciless).

last_difficulty_unlocked=3

; Open chest ?

open_chest=true

; Open chest under this range (clean monsters before) (0 : infinite).

chest_range=600

; Level gems ?

level_gems=true

; If you want to use Alt to loot items, setting this option to true may reduce the number of crap loot, to use this parameter, you need to enable the option Key Pickup in the UI options and be sure the highlight key is set up on alt (default : true)

use_alt_to_loot=true

; Here write the name of the zone that you want the bot to clean. You have to write it /! HE SAME WAY/!as it is written in the coordinates.ini file (without _x or _y ofc). For now, the bot can only clean one zone per run.

zone_to_clean=crossroads

; Important!! you have to give the act which the zone belongs.

zone_to_clean_act=2

; Set the difficulty desired (1=normal, 2=cruel, 3=merciless).

zone_to_clean_difficulty=3

; Percent of the map from which bot consider map is cleared, bot will restart instance when value reached.

area_clean_percent=0.85

; If the bot didn't kill anything during last 60s (default), next instance! (set to 0 to disable this feature).

monster_no_kill_timeout=100

; Maximum time (in seconds) allowed per run. when timer is reached, exit to login and start again.

run_max_time=1000

[combat]

; Bot will kill any monster at this range before looting anything (chest and item).

safe_range=400

; Max distance to engage monsters (0 : infinite)

monster_max_attack_distance_value=0

[flasks]

; If life goes below this value, use pot.

use_life_flask_percent=0.8

; If mana goes below this value, use pot.

use_mana_flask_percent=0.15

; If life goes below this value, chicken.

chicken_life_percent=0.4

; If energy shield goes below this value, chicken (default : 0, means that it is desactivated).

chicken_energy_shield_percent=0

; Flask key in slot (begining from left).

flask_key_slot1=T

; Flask healing time (in millisecond).

flask_slot1_recharge_rate=7000

; Flask key in slot (begining from left).

flask_key_slot2=Q

; Flask healing time (in millisecond).

flask_slot2_recharge_rate=6500

; Flask key in slot (begining from left).

flask_key_slot3=W

; Flask healing time (in millisecond).

flask_slot3_recharge_rate=5000

; Flask key in slot (begining from left).

flask_key_slot4=E

; Flask healing time (in millisecond).

flask_slot4_recharge_rate=5600

; Flask key in slot (begining from left).

flask_key_slot5=R

; Flask healing time (in millisecond).

flask_slot5_recharge_rate=5600

; Flask cooldown to avoid using flask multiple times when low life.

flask_delay=3000

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Skills.ini

; Skills config file

[skills]

; Set here the key or the mouse button of the skill.

skill0_key=mouse_left

; Set here the minimum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill0_min_distance_value=1

; Set here the maximum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill0_max_distance_value=5

; Set here if you want to use this skill as an aura.

skill0_is_aura=false

; Set here the timer before the bot using the skill again.

skill0_cooldown=0

; Set here the skill's priority (higher value = higher priority).

skill0_priority=2

; Set here the key or the mouse button of the skill.

skill1_key=mouse_right

; Set here the minimum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill1_min_distance_value=5

; Set here the maximum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill1_max_distance_value=200

; Set here if you want to use this skill as an aura.

skill1_is_aura=false

; Set here the timer before the bot using the skill again.

skill1_cooldown=0

; Set here the skill's priority (higher value = higher priority).

skill1_priority=3

; Set here the key or the mouse button of the skill.

skill2_key=mouse_wheel

; Set here the minimum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill2_min_distance_value=0

; Set here the maximum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill2_max_distance_value=0

; Set here if you want to use this skill as an aura.

skill2_is_aura=true

; Set here the timer before the bot using the skill again.

skill2_cooldown=0

; Set here the skill's priority (higher value = higher priority).

skill2_priority=1

; Set here the key or the mouse button of the skill.

skill3_key=A

; Set here the minimum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill3_min_distance_value=250

; Set here the maximum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill3_max_distance_value=450

; Set here if you want to use this skill as an aura.

skill3_is_aura=false

; Set here the timer before the bot using the skill again.

skill3_cooldown=0

; Set here the skill's priority (higher value = higher priority).

skill3_priority=4

; Set here the key or the mouse button of the skill.

skill4_key=S

; Set here the minimum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill4_min_distance_value=200

; Set here the maximum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill4_max_distance_value=500

; Set here if you want to use this skill as an aura.

skill4_is_aura=false

; Set here the timer before the bot using the skill again.

skill4_cooldown=1200

; Set here the skill's priority (higher value = higher priority).

skill4_priority=5

; Set here the key or the mouse button of the skill.

skill5_key=D

; Set here the minimum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill5_min_distance_value=450

; Set here the maximum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill5_max_distance_value=1000

; Set here if you want to use this skill as an aura.

skill5_is_aura=false

; Set here the timer before the bot using the skill again.

skill5_cooldown=0

; Set here the skill's priority (higher value = higher priority).

skill5_priority=6

; Set here the key or the mouse button of the skill.

skill6_key=F

; Set here the minimum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill6_min_distance_value=450

; Set here the maximum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill6_max_distance_value=1000

; Set here if you want to use this skill as an aura.

skill6_is_aura=false

; Set here the timer before the bot using the skill again.

skill6_cooldown=0

; Set here the skill's priority (higher value = higher priority).

skill6_priority=7

; Set here the key or the mouse button of the skill.

skill7_key=G

; Set here the minimum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill7_min_distance_value=250

; Set here the maximum distance from monster to use this skill.

skill7_max_distance_value=450

; Set here if you want to use this skill as an aura.

skill7_is_aura=false

; Set here the timer before the bot using the skill again.

skill7_cooldown=0

; Set here the skill's priority (higher value = higher priority).

skill7_priority=8

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System.ini

; Bot system config file

; DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING !!

[general]

; AI loop delay in milliseconds (default=10)

AI_loop_delay=10

; Delay in milliseconds between each click when selecting an area

area_selection_click_delay=500

; Set here the delay in ms to wait before looting an item (to ensure that the item is really the one we want)

pickup_delay=200

[absurd_values]

; Monster absurd hp value, if value get higher monster will be ignored

absurd_monster_hp_value=40000

; Player absurd hp value, if value get higher, we are offline

absurd_player_hp_value=40000

[pathfinding]

; Distance moved each time to get closer of the target

move_distance=15

; Distance used to stop pathfinding and start using skills on monsters

attack_distance=60

; Set distance explored while character is running around the map

exploration_distance=60

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If anyone can provide some input, suggestions, or assistance I would truly appreciate it. Keep in mind I use the same exact settings in v0.7 (before pathfinding) and had no issues with the bot stopping or attacking (with Thuvia's ahk script of course). Unfortunately v0.7f and lower does not work anymore with the new PoE updates.

[d12 3]

actually its a pathing problem. cause the bot sometimes hanging around within some pathing calculations and doesnt stop them.

devs are working on it to solve it i think.

not quite sure, but calculating pathing within a seperate thread should solve the problem pretty good. since it doesnt matter if the bot is stuck in pathing calcs. ofc it doesnt rly solve the problem, but the char wouldnt die anymore then

[fraggle 3]

I have the same problem.

Bot runs normal sometimes for 2 hours, sometimes only for 10 minutes and than the bot just stops.

Than i have to start the bot again.

I run win7 x64, no VM,

Any1 else has this problem

[PoEhacks 0]

I figured it is related to the pathfinding that was implemented but shouldn't the bot still use it's health potion, log out of after timer, use chicken, or restart as well? It seems like the bot just stopped entirely once that happens. It doesn't happen every run, it randomly happens. When it is working it is great but with the current way it is the bot doesn't even restart once I die so I can't really use it at this point anymore.

[d12 3]

@fraggle

ur main problem is running the bot not within a vm. if u get banned ur fucked.

@poehacks

if all the calculations like timers, restart, chicken, pathing, ... running with in 1 thread (which it is doing when not using multiple threads on explicit)

the whole bot gets stuck if one of those calculations haning around in a loop.

[PoEhacks 0]

@poehacks

if all the calculations like timers, restart, chicken, pathing, ... running with in 1 thread (which it is doing when not using multiple threads on explicit)

the whole bot gets stuck if one of those calculations haning around in a loop.

I see what you're saying now, thanks for clarifying. Hopefully it will be fixed soon, running low on currency on my main account

[fraggle 3]

@fraggle

ur main problem is running the bot not within a vm. if u get banned ur fucked.

i run the bot without vm because of the flickering, i know f1 helps but after restart its flickering again,

i also use a vpn when botting, 1 char already got banned but my main account is still active.

is there any other reason to run the bot in a vm exept the ip?

thx

[username1001101 11]

is there any other reason to run the bot in a vm exept the ip?

You can run multiple bots and still play on the main without mouse getting in the way...

it's easier transportable to a new computer or something...

no need to worry about possible malware with the bot or 3rd party addons...

[fraggle 3]

thx never tried multiple bots will try that, see what my pc can handle.

[cdn123 0]

also having this problem

[Guest seanpf11]

having this problem only on my windows 7, not windows 8...ofc the bot stops during pathing on both at times but only on my windows 7 is it not chickening before dying and getting stuck at res selecton.

[Dickie 0]

It seems as tho Alkapone has this fixed. 45 mins running on 3 bots and no stoppage yet. KAPONE for President!!!! You fn BEAST!

[RaZe 148]

same stuff here, often happens because my toon wants to open chests and pulls alot of mobs to the chest, trying to pick up the loot and then dies. And gets stuck on ressurect. Have to start the bot over and over again, longest run was for 8 hours so far but it's quite random it can happen in the first run.

And sometimes he ends up walking and walking like hes caught up in a loop and he wont chicken after 45 seconds without a kill. My problems so far, just my 3rd day with the bot.

[d12 3]

get the newest version (0.8g)

[RaZe 148]

awesome thanks, should use the refresh button more often

[d12 3]

check this one

viewforum.php?f=3

[RaZe 148]

I tried the Pathfinder unsticker tool and it very much seems I got the same problem still after 0.8g in Forest and mud flats on merciless. Anything else I can try?

[xultimax 1]

still not fixed - bug is still there even in the newest version

bot gets randomly inactive sometimes

also in the newest version gems are not leveled anymore

[d12 3]

1. if ur saying "newest version". which is it? would help alot if u just say the version xD i guess u mean 0.8g or 0.8h

2. just died due to pathing bug. 0.8h (didnt had that problem on 0.8g)

3. cant say anything about the gem lvling. but as i remember it works on 0.8g

[xultimax 1]

1. if ur saying "newest version". which is it? would help alot if u just say the version xD i guess u mean 0.8g or 0.8h

2. just died due to pathing bug. 0.8h (didnt had that problem on 0.8g)

3. cant say anything about the gem lvling. but as i remember it works on 0.8g

1. i meant 0.8g

2. i had that pathing bug in 0.8g, can't test it in 0.8h because this version crashes for me

3. didn't work for me in 0.8g - i set level_gems=true in config.ini but the bot never leveled any of my gems

[d12 3]

0.8g is working fine for me.

but i didnt use gem lvling atm.

0.8h crashed for me aswell after a few minutes.

didnt had time yet to test 0.8i.

[lalelu 1]

0.13d still got this 

[bubbadogbubba 0]

Sadly this is still occuring in 0.13e at certain times. I think it is related to VM issues, but it has happened to 3 of my nemesis bots and sadly they were not tanky enough to survive..REEEP!

[ToDoWaldi 0]

I have got the same problem in 0.13e.

Bot suddenly just stands still and gets surrounded by monsters not killing them until character dies.

When I manually move my mouse into VM window and start clicking by myself, it works.

The bot seems to target the monsters correctly but is not clicking on them thus not attacking them.

 

//Edit:

The problem was gone after assigning a skill to every mouse button ingame.

Edited December 15, 2013 by ToDoWaldi