TomBot v1.1 vB AI User Bot

Hi after reading the forums i have seen many people after a hack like this so here it is.

This has been installed and testing on a busy live server and it worked fine thats why im posting it in here right away.

I can not hack that much if theres a prob but i try my best to, i also add this is my first time so i have tryed my very best to make the install file easy to follow.

all the files you need are in the zip file just unzip it to your pc keeping the lay out how it is in the zip file and then following the install text file.

What does this hack do?

Basicy it add's a chat bot to a forum on your board that will reply to users posts.

if you wish the bot not to reply to a post inside of the forum its set up to reply in just add ### anywhere in your post and it will stop the bot from replying.

You may give the bot its own profile on the board eg av and sign to make it fit in abit better.

The bot will also learn things has it gets used more but if it gets to a point where it trys taking over the wrold please dont sue me.

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[vB v2.2.8] vBTeachbot 1.0: Click Here By Martin64

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Update
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Added more aiml files for clean install's so the bot knows more information from the start.

Bot also recall's your name now

Updated the Zip File Below
http://www.ultimatepop-network.com/TomBot v1.2.zip

[jp2]

thank you kaholz
However, i now seem to be getting the error everyone else seems to be getting. :/

[kahloz]

Oh?

Is your bot only replying with smilies like my bot is?

Or are you getting a time-out when you try loading the AIML files? Although the instructions say to use botloaderinc.php if your files time out using botloader.php; it hasn't worked for me.

Also, some servers (like mine) won't allow you to have the admin directory CHMOD'ed to 777 which looks to be an important step.

I've been trying to get this to work for weeks now, and am only now giving up and asking for help

For those who don't know about this, if your XML is a component of php, you need to add dl ('xml.so'); in the beginning of the botloader.php file (after the <?)

That loads up XML for those who have XML as a component and not compiled with php.

[kahloz]

Does the ADMIN directory NEED to be 777? Because my server won't allow that, only up to 755.

If I run the script as it is, it stops halfway through running the AIML files.

Is there anyway to insert this information manually into the database?

Which table is it in? BOT or BOTS?

[MaDCaT75]

Isnt there like a huge strain on the server with this hack? Thats what I heard at least.

[Mickie D]

this should have a warning about the server load

i reinstalled this and within 3 hours when 50 people where talking to him my load went above 10

it is without a doubt a gr8 hack but i think maybe it might need rethinking

not insulting just saying if you install this your server will feel the pressure

[kahloz]

Any instructions on how to use this mod on vBulletin 3.0.0 Beta 7?

the NewReply and NewThread files are different on 3.0

[Milhouse]

have you guys noticed that this version of the bot is not compatible with the latest version of pHP...

PHP no deprecated the

allow_call_time_pass_reference boolean

Whether to enable the ability to force arguments to be passed by reference at function call time. This method is deprecated and is likely to be unsupported in future versions of PHP/Zend. The encouraged method of specifying which arguments should be passed by reference is in the function declaration. You're encouraged to try and turn this option Off and make sure your scripts work properly with it in order to ensure they will work with future versions of the language (you will receive a warning each time you use this feature, and the argument will be passed by value instead of by reference).

See also References Explained.

using this on a onlder version of php works fine however on a new version it doesn't...

Any update for it ??

[kahloz]

Would this be the reason why it stops after 5 minutes when I run the Botloader?

I figured it was XML, I got PHP 4.x

I'm guessing that's considered a new version of php. Hmm..

Welp, I've given up on this mod and since deleted the test forum and the file from my computer

[Milhouse]

I am not sure if that is the reason but i know after upgrading to PHP 4.3.3 it no longer worked.. PHP manual also states that a cal time pass referance ha been deprecated and it will no longer be avaialble in future versions.. so unless this bot is updated to not use call time pass referece then it will be useless.. although it can be turned on in the current version 4.3.3. it would be pointless as it will not be available in future versions anyway..

[Milhouse]

I guess the bot is a lost case.. Anyone know of anyother bot hack ??