RPG Integration Hack /w Battle (BETA)

RPG Integration Hack BETA by Bitsys
(vBulletin versions 2.2.6?, 2.2.7, 2.2.8, 2.2.9, and 2.3.0)

This hack combines several RPG hacks into one and adds a battle hack. The hacks included in this hack are:

• Zajako's Ultimate HP/MP Stats Hack -----(https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...threadid=37720)
• Zajako's RPG Elements Hack -----(https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...threadid=35318)
• Zajako's In battle hack -----(https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...threadid=42715)
• Zajako's RPname hack -----(https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...threadid=43651)
• DV class hack used with permission of J2K (aka the RPG Class Hack v3.3) ----- (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...threadid=43558)
• Mewtwo's/Rake's Original Itemshop v5 -----(https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...threadid=38090)

In addition to re-releasing thse hacks, I have added features to all of them (or else there would be no point in re-releasing).

• The RPG hacks are now all editable via the admin control panel.
• The itemshop has been somewhat optimized and some fixes are included that reduce queries in showthread.php and itemshop.php . Also, Lesane's Store Hack has been integrated with the Itemshop. This can be toggled in the admin cp.

This means that the RPG hacks are database driven and have been partially integrated with the Itemshop. This was necessary in order to make a battle hack, which is also included.

Since most people are familiar with the RPG and Itemshop hacks, I will give a brief description of the Battle hack. If you want more information about either of the other two hacks, then refer to their original posts or download the .zip file and read the "readme.txt". If you are a visual learner, then you can scroll down to the second post in this thread, which contains the pictures of all of these hacks.


Battle Features:

• The battle format is turn-based.
• HP, AP, PP, and MA are automatically deducted based on what action a user takes, the damage dealt to an opponent, etc.
• Opponents in battle can use spells, one-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, shields, potions, or their fists.
• A battle is over when a combatant dies, retreats, or there is a draw. Battles can also be ended via the admin control panel.
• A wager can be set on a battle. Whoever wins the battle recieves the amount of money as specified in the wager. Outside bets are not supported yet.
• Battles can be either public or private, as determined by the admin control panel. If private, battles require a password and battles can not be browsed. If public, then any user can view any battle, but only the original combatants can fight.
• The results of a battle can be posted into a designated "Battle" forum, as specified in the admin control panel.
• Inactive battles can be pruned.

Getting started with the battle hack:

• In order to get items to disply in the item shop, you must select which items go with which RPG Type in the "Edit Item Type" Menu of the admin cp.
• In order to assign which weapon categories do what kind of damage in battle, you must go to the "Edit Category" link located in the "Edit Items" menu of the admin cp. Select a Battle type for the category and save changes.
• In order to do damage to your opponent when in battle, you must assign the amount of damage each weapon does in the "Edit Items" menu of the admin cp. The default damage is set to 0. The same principle goes for armor, potions, spells, shields, etc.

Please refer to the screenshots or "readme.txt" for more information.


Why is this a BETA hack?

I have tested the installation of this hack on vBulletin versions 2.2.7, 2.2.8, 2.2.9, and 2.3.0. However, because of the scale of this hack, there is plenty of room for errors. Therefore I am making the following disclaimer while this hack is in the BETA stage:


WARNINGS:

• Do not install this hack on a production board. Please keep this hack, while in the BETA stage, to a test board. The reason for not installing this on a production board is that I cannot provide upgrade instructions for going from one version of the beta hack to the next version of the beta hack. Also, this hack does not have an un-install script yet. So please remember, if you decide to install this on a production board, you are doing so at your own risk.
  
• Do not apply this hack if you already have ANY of the included hacks installed. Please refer to the list at the top to see if you have any of the conflicting hacks installed. Since I am asking that you install this on a test board right now, this should not be a problem since you can re-install a fresh copy of vBulletin in under 5 minutes, as a test board of course.
  
• There is currently no upgrade script for installing this over any of the included hacks. I will make one when this beta is completed.
  
• If you choose to install the postbit features, then an additional query will be added to showthread.php. This query is a SELECT COUNT(*) query and adds around .001 seconds to the page generation. If you don't like the idea of adding an additional query to showthread.php, then you have the option of not installing that part of the hack. See the install file for more information.

Miscellaneous:

The beta of this hack is free. The full/final release will also be free.

All installation instructions and credits are included in the attachment. If you find a bug or have problems, feel free to post them here and I will try to fix them. Please read the included readme file if you have questions. If you can't find the answer, then post your question here and I will answer it.

All hacks included in this hack have been re-released with permission of their original creators.

Screenshots are in the second post of this thread.


Installation:

Installation instructions are included in the .zip file.


ACKK! I NEED HELP!!!

If you are having trouble and need some help, please refer to the help documentation included in the .zip file. It is located in the "extra" directory.

If you need help and you have already installed the hack, make sure you check the RPG Manual link in the admin cp. Also, make sure you read the FAQ included with the manual.

MY THREADS STOPPED DISPLAYING CORRECTLY!!!
See if you are experiencing one of the following symptoms:

• All of my users are being labeled as "Guest" in the postbit template.
• No posts are showing up.
• None of the RPG variables will display in the postbit. The element/gender/class images are broken.
• I get database errors when I go to showthread.php

If you are experiencing one or more of the above problems, then your showthread.php file was not edited correctly by the installer. This problem usually occurs on boards with other hacks installed that modify the queries in showthread.php. Please go to https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=2261 and follow the instructions there.


Add-ons:
The following add-ons are not included in the default installation. You must apply these add-ons after you have installed the hack successfully.

Member profile add-on
This add-on let's you display the user's RPG Stats in their member profile. See the .zip file for the add-on. It is located in the "Member Profile Add-on" directory.

Auto-update stats after posting
This add-on automatically updates the user's stats after they make a post, instead of having to click on the update stats button in the user cp. This add-on involves 2 file edits. The add-on is located at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...452#post356452

Donation Queue by Darkwaltz4
Moderate all Donations. See Who is Donating to Who. All Donations go through Admins or Mods. The add-on is located at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...652#post408652

Battle Background Midi System by Darkwaltz4
Full control over the music that plays during your battles! The add-on is located at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...530#post410530

Randomized First Turn Addon by Moreliator
"The following code gives the challenger a 33% chance to start the battle and the challenged person a 66% chance. Works quite well. I also included instructions on how to display "Determining..." on the battle.php browse page, that way people won't decline a challenge if they see they aren't going first. ". The add-on is located at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...614#post410614

Lock RPG Options at a Specified Level Addon by Moreliator
This addon allows you to lock all users' RPG options in their USER CP when they reach a certain level. This add-on is located at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...111#post411111

Personal Shop Items Have Battle Bonuses by Triade
The original personal shop, allows to have an item the don't do nothing in battle. With this add-on, you can build items with bonus in battle (the bonus is in the attack now). This add-on is located at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...328#post426328

Challengable Option by Darkwaltz4
Allows users to set themselves against recieving battle challenges. This add-on can be found at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...143#post411143


Contact Info:
Bitsys
Email: bitsys AT mail DOT com
PM me for a faster response. I prefer PMs.

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Update 09/04/03 @ 1:46pm
v0.68c

Battle debug messages were accidentally left on.
Minor shield bug was fixed in battlefight.php (Thanks Telchar).

Re-upload battleupdate.php and battlefight.php.

The new .zip file is located at the bottom of this post.


Finally, here is the .zip file (v0.68c):

[Bitsys]

Originally posted by saint_seiya
I got a question. Can I install it now, will i be able to upgrade later? Got not ime to read 40 pages so someone update me My forums are active and i dont want to mess them up.

I am very close to releasing a final version, which I would suggest waiting for. However, if you still cannot wait for it, then at least wait for the next update, which I should be releasing tonight. I am providing upgrade instructions, though.

[Xyphen]

Bitsys, I upgraded to v.59, and users are complaing that there stats isn't changing? And It isn't.. it has been the same since I upgraded..

[Xyphen]

Also Bitsys, it sounds like when you realse the final version there won't be no upgrade? If there is no upgrade then can you please make a uninstall file for us all? I want to uninstall the old version, remove all the files, do a fresh install.. If you can do that, that will be great!!

[DarkDraco07]

AViO 07
he is typing the post for the next version right now. btw just because its a final version doesnt mean there wont be updates. there will always be bugs waiting to be squashed in every hack

[Xyphen]

I didn't say there won't be updates, I said, it sounds like he won't have an upgrade -_- that means, we won't be able to upgrade from beta to final.. anywayz He is realsing the final version, or still beta?

[Bitsys]

Version 0.60 is done. Upgrade instructions are included (no script this time). Re-download the .zip file from the first post to get the new version (upgrade instructions are in the "upgrade" directory). NOTE ABOUT UPGRADING: This upgrade is VERY tricky. Parts of it you may or may not have to do, depending on which fixes you already applied - the upgrade will tell you which ones you need to look out for. Please pay attention. Most of the upgrading is doing "REPLACE"s, but there is ONE "ADD BEFORE", so pay attention. Also, there is one file edit where you must "FIND" and "REPLACE" the same thing twice in the same file (showthread.php). Please pay attention!

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed battle confirmation PM broken link.
• Fixed battle anger giving plus to MA instead of plus to AP.
• Fixed incorrect alt text for genders
• Other minor bugs

New feature:
In the Itemshop Options menu, there is now a yes or no radio button that you can use to select whether or not you want to use Lesane's Store hack for the points/money system of the RPG.

If you select "No":

• User's RPG money will be stored in the Itemshop Bank and a custom user profile field. The amount in their bank account is referred to as their bank money. The amount in their profile field is referred to as thei money-in-pocket or cash. The total amount in their bank account and pocket determines their total money for the RPG.
• You can display the amount of money in the user's bank account, pocket, and total amount in the postbit using the standard variables listed in install.txt and the help documentation.
• All other aspects of the Itemshop and money system will remain the same as before.

If you select "Yes":

• The Itemshop bank will no longer work.
• The Mass Points function in the admin cp will no longer work.
• The Moderator add/subtract points/bank add-on will no longer work.
• Itemshop Activity points will no longer work (the Store Hack has a MUCH more useful feature for doing this)
• The "Donate" link in the postbit should still work.
• Battle wagers, itemshop purchases, healing, donations, and anything else that has to do with money will be handled through the Store Hack's money system. The Store Hack utilizes a field in the `user` table called 'storep' to store the amount of money a user has for the store.
• You can edit the amount of money a user has in the Store Hack in the "Edit Users" link under the "RPG" heading in the admin cp. This field takes the place of the "Cash" and "Bank" fields that were there previously.

Also, just because some of those features won't work, that doesn't mean you should get php/mysql error messages. You may, however, get some messages I put in there saying what will or will not work.

In the Itemshop Options menu, if you select to use the Store Hack's monetary system yet you do not have the Store Hack installed, then you will get an error.

NOTE: I have never installed Lesane's Store Hack and my Hack on the same board at the same time. The way I tested this hack was that I added a new field in the `user` table called 'storep'. Then, I tested it from there. It is possible that there are file edits that may conflict with one another. This is a small chance, but it is there. I will be doing more testing in the future, but as of right now, I do not think installing both of them will break anything. As always, however, install on a production board at your own risk.

Member Profile Add-on
Re-apply the add-on. Just delete the old code you inserted and re-insert the new code from the .zip file.

Fresh Install
For those of you who are still installing each version on a new test board, please re-read the install file. It has changed quite drastically as well. There are several steps taken out.

As always, post bug reports or any errors you are having so that I can fix them

[Mijae]

I just upgraded and so far its going good, but I noticed the "Not in Battle" is not a link anymore? Did you remove it or did I mess something on my board?

[Bitsys]

Originally posted by v0id
I just upgraded and so far its going good, but I noticed the "Not in Battle" is not a link anymore? Did you remove it or did I mess something on my board?

It won't be a link if:

1. You are in battle. Since you are in battle, you can't battle anyone else and therefore there shouldn't be a link.
2. The post is your post. Since you can't battle yourself, it doesn't make sense to have a link in your post to battle yourself. So, there won't be a link.

If one of the above is not true and it still isn't giving you a link, then let me know.

[Mijae]

Oh ok, I didnt know that. I was in battle, thats why it didnt show up. Still working good over here

[saint_seiya]

Cool, i am going to install this hack today, its superb! Good job Bitsys