Okay folks here's the backstory:

To get this to work if, like me, you use one host for webserver, and another for the ventrilo, you are going to have invisible problems.

The reason is this:
1) Most ventrilo servers that you rent won't have their .ini setup to allow it to talk to the ventrilo_status file on your web server.
2) Most web hosts will have the php querying another file blocked for any file that is NOT on your host.
3) The file ventril_status is an executable binary. Most commercial hosts won't allow this for fear of it being an automated bot of some sort used to hack, phish, spam etc.
4) The script wasn't written to display specific php errors in regards to whether it communicates or not. To make sure you are able to use the system download the example scripts at www.ventrilo.com and run the ventrilotest.php file. That will give you a better idea what is going on with your setup. You'll need to hand edit the config file first, so read the readme!

If you are using separate hosts then be prepared to don your diplomatic hat for awhile if you are serious about getting this to work.

For the most part this is designed for the folks who run their own servers where the ventrilo and the webserver are under their control.

At least that is what I have found so far. I'm being diplomatic with my webhost, so we'll see if I can get it to work. I'll detail what I run into if my host says I can use the executable.

Cloudrunner, great information. Thanks for posting it. :)

Only thing I can comment on, though, is:
While, yes, I do run my own webserver.. I do not run my own Ventrilo server. I purchase hosting from East Coast Gaming Network -- this is the same server I developed this hack on, without any intervention required from their part.

For what it's worth, I've been with them almost 2 years and have no complaints.

But yes, I can see where some webhosts may not be too keen on allowing files with executable permissions. C'est la Vie.

I'm using ECG as well :D They're a good company, but cragi from tech can come off harsh at times, but for the most part, he gives good input.

That said, since they are who you tested with that rules out a problem on their side with me, so I'll have to look at my hosts setup to see if I can get this to work :D.

Thanks Mag!

CR

Something to note while testing your setup before you run this:

Enjoy

alright heres the question i have i just download the regular ventrilo.exe ?

Windows i386 - 32bit this one right for installing on my vb board ?

You need to download the server program.

In that you will find an executable named ventrilo_status. If you are using a windows webserver then the executable to grab from the server installation archive is ventrilo_status.exe, if you are using linux, etc then it's just plain old ventrilo_status.

It all depends on what your webserver is running. If you try to run a linux file on a windows webserver, it won't run. If you try to run a windows executable on a linux webserver, it won't work either.

Make sure you know the OS of the webserver you are running your vB on, then grab the server download for ventrilo for that particular OS. Once you have that, unzip it and in the resulting folder is the ventrilo_status file you will need.

Good luck.

or what is also possible to do not sure if you can try to do this but go to
ventrilolive.com go to query server (right under download ventrilo) and get the code something like this

<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript">
var vl_width=250;
var vl_height=450;
var vl_server="voice04.proclanhosting.com:4001";
</script>
<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://www.ventrilolive.com/ext/ventrilo.js"></script>

now all that needs to be done is modify it so it can be shown where the magnus's has it at

now this is a easier way for noobs who cant install ventrilo php script on there server
(me and possibly other people)

and if i anyway broke any rules I do aplogize :)

I need help installing this script,

Downloaded the files, uploaded aswell (755) and installed the plugin.

I cannot see anyone;
http://www.fragmasters.co.uk/forum/index.php


Please help!

any luck with a vba module block for this?

If you go to http://www.omega-guild.net and see if that is what you want, I can help duplicate that...