Are there any programmers?

[majkp]

Well what this is about...

We recently installed the newest FLHook Plugin version (by w0dk4). As the name suggests it's a brand new version that supports writing new plugins with custom functions that can be used on the server. The problem is we don't have many programmers in the admin team, basically just Korrd who doesn't have much time to do such stuff.

So what I am asking is if there are any programmers that would be willing (and had time) to add some new functionality (in plugins) to FLHook. There are a lot of ideas of what to improve, just a few ideas so you get the picture:
- "/renameme <new name>" command - it would just use the functionality that's already there - depending on settings it would remove some cash, kick and rename the player who executed the command. There would be some limitation that you gen only get renamed once a day or something
- "/givecash <character> <amount>" - transfer credit amount to another character
- "/bounty <character> <amount>" - this would use system chat to announce the bounty and once the target is killed, the mercenary would receive the amount plus there could be a fee for processing the request for example so people don't abuse it

I am sure more ideas would come later...

We can't offer much in return, except the fact you would be loved by the community...:)Every plugin's creator is also listed when you type the "/credits" in-game command.

All discusstion related to FLHook Plugin Version can be found here:
http://the-starport.net/component/option,c...,26/board,45.0/

Last version can be downloaded here:
http://the-starport.net/component/option,c...26/topic,523.0/

So the question is: Are there any programmers willing/having time to help?

[Dab]

I know a bit about programming those kind of things. Not a lot, but a bit, and I'm about to start my daily 2-hour Computer Programming class for this school year, so maybe I'll get a bit better. Send me a link to where I can download that FLHook Plugin and I'll try fiddling around with it.

BTW, a tip.. If/When someone makes that bounty command, put a price limit.. So no bounties below # credits (like 2 mil or so), and that will help reduce any abuse.

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[majkp]

Oh I forgot.

All discusstion related to FLHook Plugin Version can be found here:
http://the-starport.net/component/option,c...,26/board,45.0/

Last version can be downloaded here:
http://the-starport.net/component/option,c...26/topic,523.0/

I'll add that to the 1st post as well...

[Tenacity]

the rename thing, even on a once-a-day basis, has the potential to be abused heavily.

Of course, abusing it could also be in-RP... like having a generic ship of a sort (trader or whatnot) and being able to "rename" the ship to something local whenever you enter a new area of space, so as to avoid suspicion from the authorities.

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[Rashnok]

I know for a fact that Freeworlds already has the givecash and bounty commands implemented. I'm not so sure about their effectiveness, but I'd suggest talking to them about it.

[kingvaillant]

The character renaming, In my beliefs. should be free when done by admins, but cost a HELL OF A LOT when it is done player side (5 mil), thus to prevent any abuse. It should only be allowed like each 48-72hours, I'll even say a week.

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[Horon]

I would help, but I am worried about a lack of skills on my part... I haven't done much in the way of programming in a while...

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[Fletcher]

Don't put in a rename option, one guy rolls in kills a lot, bounty goes out. Renames himself. Done, he avoids the bounty.

The bounty option looks like fun.

A friendlist or something would be good, since I can barely run Skype and FL at the same time.

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[Jazz]

I know for a fact that Freeworlds already has the givecash and bounty commands implemented. I'm not so sure about their effectiveness, but I'd suggest talking to them about it.

I play FW and their Bounty and givecash commands are great. But they have the Givecredits commands setup to send the money directly to Faction banks.

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[Monk]

I've noticed Shattered Worlds uses a /bank command...your own personal bank which works for characters on a certain key. They also have the /sendcash and bounty thing. They are using FLAC, is that different? Even if it is, I would venture to guess the scripts are similar.