I think I found the problem, it is actually a logic conflict between Vanilla Framework, where if you did not set all weapons can hold shield then there will be infinite loop

A new save with just harmony, this mod, and simple sidearms had no obvious issues. Added compositable loadouts, also no issues. Not sure what it could be, then...

I also have simple sidearms. I'll do some testing in devmode today.

I've had the same equip loop issue. I'm guessing it has something to do with Simple Sidearms trying to keep a weapon they can't use with a shield equipped. Any time I force the pawn to use a weapon they can use with a shield they stop looping and go back to work.

Another new mod I've been trying is Compositable Loadouts. That might be it, as an equipping mod.

Haven't tried it with no other mods loaded. If I get around to testing it, I'll let you know.

@Anker There should be no change in equipping logic. Is this with no other mods loaded?

Caught my pawn getting caught in a loop between two shields (one Good, one Normal), equiping each one endlessly and standing in place. I had to forbid one and force them to unequip a two handed weapon (hunting rifle) so they'd equip the other. The latter seems normal, but the former...

Not really a bug, but I notice shields do not show up on outfit stands. Or maybe they do and *I* have an incompatibility bug? Likely related to how shields don't show up unless you draft the pawn which is working as designed.

@Mile Oh I didn't realize that. Tooltip says some melee weapons can't be used with shields, but it works as you said. Thanks for clarifying!

@taxi All melee weapons can be used with the shields by design of the original author

How can I change that I can use a melee weapon with a shield? (e.g., Monosword)
Thanks for keeping this mod alive.

@Natknut do you know if its clashing with simple sidearm mod or others like it?

@Mile were you aware of the bug that Mr Sly Cooper noted?

I was actually going to bring up the same bug, but I had that in 1.5 so I can promise it's not from 1.6. It's why I stopped using it, caravans would dump hundreds of shields at the edge of the map for presumably the same reason. My infinite loops would usually involve two shields, as in they were constantly flipping between two different shields because they'd try to equip both.

I think there is a bug with sidearm mode if the off-hand already has equipment, the pawn will continuously drop and re-equip the shield in an infinite loop. This issue also occurs if the shield is already equipped.

Thank you, @Mlie!
I will test it out and post here if it wasn't for future reference.

@Imperior It should be

Is this mod compatible with simple sidearms?

Wonderful. My shield-using colonies will find this very useful.

Thank you for the update! the Carapace Shield is one of my favorite shields n this game!

@Azure Updating all my mods, see discord for progress

update please

GeneralTso 1. Sep. 2024 um 8:07
has anyone previously reported an issue where pawns will constantly try to equip a shield leading to a loop where they just stand in one spot and change out two shields? I can do further testing as you ask above I just wanted to know if this is a known issue before doing so.


I had the same Isse, as of today, idk whats the problem tho, but my guess would be either "Simple Sidearms" "Deep Storage" or any "Stack" Mod hmmm

To prevent clogging up the comments with spam I've moved my issue discussion to the discussions section.

Is there somewhere a way to mount shields to a wall, decorative but ready to wield?

Since you're continuing this check out my comment on the original modpage. I make some suggestions to make the shields more accurate to what they were actually like concerning naming and rawhide.
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1588616696&searchtext=combat+stands

@Digit4lC4m Please see the Reporting Issues section described above

I got the "Error in static constructor of CombatShields.Harmonypatches: System.TypeInitializationException:" World gen error when entering Dev quicktest.

"Start new colony" kind of works, but only the world would load. Factions and their settlements are missing from the map.

Loading an existing save seems to work fine apparently.

https://gist.github.com/HugsLibRecordKeeper/4dbd036fa092a5c325049856a808077b

@BijouLOL If they have the required outfit tags, sure

Can the shields be used by enemies?

{LINK REMOVED}@MichalPl111+-gamehag.com No, there should be a separate mod for that

CE compatible?

@Eidolan
I've had this problem when using this mod together with "Dress For The Weather".

Anyone else having an issue when a combat supplier trader spawns onto the map they dump dozens of shields on the ground? It's only the shields from this mod too, they will keep on their person or in their inventory shields from other mods such as VE:Classic

@GeneralTso If you can find out what mod is causing it I can take a look. I need a way to replicate the issue with a minimal set of mods loaded.

sorry to bother you with what should maybe be an obvious question, this would be the first error ive reported so I'm not really sure if it qualifies or if its a known issue or what would really be the best way to go about reporting it. i appreciate everything you and the other modders in the community do, yall are truly the goats and i would not still be playing RW without yalls hard work and dedication

after doing some more googling i think my previous issue might be unrelated to this mod. I did see an error in the console when launching this that had to do with some vanilla expanded mod if you would care to see the whole thing i can post it in the discord.

I see, oh well, thanks for the reply, I'll just work around it.

@Xeonzs I assume that VE has some limitation on it only being usable with both hands. I dont use the VE stuff so cant say

For now I'll just go back to using longswords with shields instead, but I'm still curious regarding the question in my last comment.

Oh I see "Usable with shields" refers to the shield belts.

In that case, is there a reason why the mod only has mod options for ranged weapons and not melee weapons?

Could someone tell me what to do?
I'm trying to equip the shields on my melee pawns in combination with the "Halberd" from Vanilla Weapons Expanded, even though the "Halberd" from Vanilla Weapons Expanded has the "Usable with Shields Yes" attribute in it's info I can't equip it with any of the shields. (I tried buckler, which worked in the past, just now I tried the assault and carapace shield)

The mod options for this mod only show ranged weapons, so I'm not sure where to look to see with what which shield is compatible in terms of melee weapons.

I feel like it's an issue with the weapon (even though it says useable with shields yes) because if I unequip the halberd, they can equip the shields.

@GeneralTso Nothing Ive seen in my tests at least

has anyone previously reported an issue where pawns will constantly try to equip a shield leading to a loop where they just stand in one spot and change out two shields? I can do further testing as you ask above I just wanted to know if this is a known issue before doing so.

@Lk Please see the Reporting Issues section described above

시작 지점 선택 화면에서 세계의 세력 거점이 하나밖에 없는 오류가 있었습니다. 이 이슈로 몇시간을 고생했습니다. 같은 문제를 겪는 누군가에게 도움이 되고자 글 남깁니다.

There was a bug where there was only one settlement on the starting point selection screen. I struggled with this issue for hours. I'm writing this in hopes that it will help someone else who is having the same problem.

Thanks for your reply! I'll check the mod options.

@Azure Tested this and after checking weapons in the mod-options they had no issues.

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2563507593