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):

[LangTuDaTinh]

how can i determine bluff number for each item?

and how does it work?

should i put a number only or a - (minus) or + (plus) sign before the bluff number??

what if i buy more than 3 items??? the first item will be lost and what will happen to my money?

[roninuta]

Is anyone else having a problem editing the defaulted (pre-installed) classes?

I can see them just fine in phpmyadmin and can edit them too. The edits I make in the DB work just fine, but in the admin cp, when I select Edit Classes, only the classes I have added to the table show up and are editable.

If I remove my own classes and just leave the defaulted ones in there the list show onlythe button to update classes.

I'm sorry that I don't havea screen shot for you, this terminal seems to not want to cooperate with me right now.

Also I (so far) have only gotten additional item categories to work in personal item shops. I set one up for spells and the option to use it in battle was not available (even when buffer was set and item was equipped).

BTW - this is a great hack - my users are already begging me to turn it on.

[roninuta]

nevermind - I'm an idiot. My type table was empty - I created a new class type - it defaulted to ID4, all my generic types are ID0, I changed my "new" generic from 4 to 0 and wham - all fixed.

Hope that helps others.

[engquist]

well, I note that this support thread is 106 pages long so it must mean that many issues have been resolved/fixed.

I have a new board running VBulletin 2.3.0

Can someone tell me if this hack is fairly stable if I competently follow all the directions? (I'm not asking for a guarantee, just your opinions)

in other words, would anyone go as far as to classify this is almost "no longer beta"

do a lot of you run 2.3.0 and have it working completely fine?

[Zalastri]

Certain unscrupulous users on my forums are cheating.... wagering money they do not have and then getting some kickback... My forums went from 400+ posts a day to less than 20 because of all of the cheaters (Forums are based off of your hack, battling and roleplaying.). Please help

[Bitsys]

05-02-03 at 05:51 AM SM Tengu said this in Post #1541
I made a very small add-on that makes the hack even more RPG like.

If you fight a high level opponent it would make sense if you gained more experience than if you fight a low level opponent. So what this hack does is simply to multiply the experience-factor that you set for winning the battle with the opponents level.


Open battleupdate.php and find:
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if($battleopt[givewinexp] == 1 && $battleopt[expperwin] > 0) {
if($battle[winnerid] > 0)
$DB_site->query("UPDATE user SET xp=xp+$battleopt[expperwin] WHERE userid='$battle[winnerid]'");
}

-------


And replace with:
-------

if($battleopt[givewinexp] == 1 && $battleopt[expperwin] > 0) {
if($battle[winnerid] > 0)
$DB_site->query("UPDATE user SET xp=xp+($opponentlevel*$battleopt[expperwin] WHERE userid='$battle[winnerid]'");
}

-------

Very simple hack, but it can prevent some abuse of the fighting system. For example the so called Bottom-feeding.

Perhaps this could be included in the next update? Personally, I think it would make more sense than the current system =)



Bitsys, would it be possible to make different forums gain you a different amount of creds and exp? I've made a raw code hack now, but I have to alter it through the code instead of the admin panel.

For example, I want my users to gain more experience and credits for posting in a serious forum such as "Forum Suggestions". And less if they use "General Discussions".

Perhaps implent a multiplier in the Forum Moderation-system.

Nice add-on

As far as the forum-specific creds and exp goes, I thought about that a while ago but decided against it because I am very reluctant to add another 2 database fields to the `forum` table.

Overall, if such a feature were implemented then it would greatly improve the quality of posts, eh? I am tihnking about it.

05-02-03 at 11:31 AM Sun Boy said this in Post #1542
Hi,

this's a nice hack

1. when i go to the itemshop and then click on bank nothing change, i am still in the itemshop

Are you using Lesane's Store Points for the monetary system? If so, then the bank will not work. Ooops, I see that flame answered your question. Nevermind

05-02-03 at 11:31 AM Sun Boy said this in Post #1542
2. i don't want to fight a user, i want to add a battle room without a password and any user can come and fight me , can i do that ?

sorry 4 my bad english

thanks,
Sun Boy

Hmm, I don't think that is currently possible. That is an interesting idea though.

05-03-03 at 02:54 AM Me! said this in Post #1544
Thank you for your response. I went into php my admin and checked and the rpg_ tables do exist and each one has data in it. Maybe I should try a fresh install again?

Yes, but this time make sure you either give write access to the folders where the backups are stored, or disable the backups altogether. That will make it easier to see if any other errors occured.

05-04-03 at 10:22 AM Ryoku said this in Post #1547
dont mean to double post but can i install this hack manualy ?

You can, but it took me 3 hours when I did it the first time. After that, I went with vbhacker.

05-04-03 at 06:56 PM GaleForce said this in Post #1550
Too many pages to check... Will there every be individual instructions for installing this hack if you already have one of the parts installed? (I have the Itemshop already)

Unfortunately, the database tables and php files for the itemshop hack have been changed drastically from the original version and providing instructions for upgrading would be error-prone and difficult.

05-05-03 at 05:17 PM sonic3d said this in Post #1554
ur right. when i read the manual and it said "Should usually be kept within 1 and 10", didn't realize it said it SHOULD.

thanx for replying.

l8er
sonic

Wow, someone read the manual. I'm impressed

05-05-03 at 05:30 PM Link14716 said this in Post #1555
I also had this problem. Here is how I fixed it.

In battleupdate.php...
Find:

PHP Code:

                                $posts = $DB_site->query("SELECT * FROM battle_posts WHERE battlenumber='$battle[battlenumber]' ORDER BY battleactionid"); 


Replace With:

PHP Code:

                                $posts = $DB_site->query("SELECT * FROM battle_posts WHERE battlenumber='$battle[battlenumber]' ORDER BY battleactionid ASC"); 


Thanks, will be fixed in the next version.

05-05-03 at 11:55 PM Davey said this in Post #1558
Is there any reason the attack seems to stay at 10 no matter what you do?
I really am having trouble understanding that aspect of the battle system.
On another note, the 'level' is not shown in the battle screen.

Dave.

Like SM Tengu said, as lower levels it isn't very noticeable. However, there is a +- 25% damage difference built in.

05-07-03 at 12:50 PM Sun Boy said this in Post #1567
Hello,

it's work good now

but i have some bugs

1. i have install this hack with Store hack, the post count if the user post the post number 1 for him it still on 0

2. same thing in the money, if user post a rplay number 1 for him the money conut say he have 2 Gil, re-download the page then it say he have 5 Gil and still on 0 post !!

Could you please elaborate on both issues? I am having trouble understanding where the post count / money count is located (which php file) and the specific aspects of the user in question. Are you saying this use has no posts or 1 post or what?

05-07-03 at 04:26 PM Davey said this in Post #1569
Is it possible to let admins edit stats?
I'm talking about STR, MAG, etc., not HP.

Dave.

Those stats are calculated on the fly and are not stored in the database therefore it is impossible to change them and have the changes stay.

05-10-03 at 11:01 AM v0id said this in Post #1570
When will the next version come out Bytsis?

Not sure

Yesterday at 05:38 PM LangTuDaTinh said this in Post #1575
PROBLEM /W DONATION

please fix the script

in getinfo template

file $post[userid] , change it to $userinfo[userid]

Is that code from the Member Profile Add-on? If so, then it will be fixed in the next version. If not, then let me know.

Yesterday at 06:10 PM LangTuDaTinh said this in Post #1576
how can i determine bluff number for each item?

Experiment with different values. All boards are different and it all depends on how much experience you give your users.

Yesterday at 06:10 PM LangTuDaTinh said this in Post #1576
and how does it work?

Search this thread for "battle formula".

Yesterday at 06:10 PM LangTuDaTinh said this in Post #1576
should i put a number only or a - (minus) or + (plus) sign before the bluff number??

Don't worry about the + or -, just put an integer value in the field.

Yesterday at 06:10 PM LangTuDaTinh said this in Post #1576
what if i buy more than 3 items??? the first item will be lost and what will happen to my money?

You will get refunded the appropriate amount of money for the item that is replaced. To determine how much an item will give you if you sell it back, check the Refund column for taht particular item.

Today at 02:14 PM engquist said this in Post #1579
well, I note that this support thread is 106 pages long so it must mean that many issues have been resolved/fixed.

I have a new board running VBulletin 2.3.0

Can someone tell me if this hack is fairly stable if I competently follow all the directions? (I'm not asking for a guarantee, just your opinions)

in other words, would anyone go as far as to classify this is almost "no longer beta"

do a lot of you run 2.3.0 and have it working completely fine?

It is fairly stable. Once any install issues are fixed, there are usually no other problems that occur. Right now, I am working on fixing bugs.

Today at 02:31 PM Zalastri said this in Post #1580
Certain unscrupulous users on my forums are cheating.... wagering money they do not have and then getting some kickback... My forums went from 400+ posts a day to less than 20 because of all of the cheaters (Forums are based off of your hack, battling and roleplaying.). Please help

Although I may not have stated it before, it has always been my opinion that a hack can not be the basis for a forum. It is the people that form the community that will ultimately determine the fate of one's board. If you could provide some more details as to how these people were cheating then that would be great.


My absence from this thread can be partly attributed to my role as a Beta Tester for Star Wars Galaxies. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am unable to play that game for an unnspecified amount of time. This means that I can spend more time working on the hack again.

[LangTuDaTinh]

my users cheated by create another username and fight with zero $..so their stats gain so fast because of winning...

i don't care about this. we play this for fun...losing or wining is no matter...

great hack...

if user able to add more items that would be great....but this will be require to rewrite nearly the whole hack.

also i woulld like to request a feature... where member can loan money from the system or other members with interest...hight interest from the system..but lower interest from other members.

[midnightz]

Hi all,

I have one lingering issue with a DB error

Database error in vBulletin 2.2.9:

Invalid SQL: SELECT storep FROM user WHERE userid=
mysql error: You have an error in your SQL syntax. Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064

Date: Tuesday 13th of May 2003 01:54:38 AM
Script: http://www.digikitten.com/forums/forums/itemshop.php
Referer: http://www.digikitten.com/forums/ite...on=donate&user

I also can't find a bank that will work, any leads please on a working bank.

We got this on install of the bank but it seems that the double forums / somewhere is the cause.

Invalid SQL: ALTER TABLE user ADD money SMALLINT(5) UNSIGNED DEFAULT '0' NOT NULL;
mysql error: Duplicate column name 'money'

mysql error number: 1060

Date: Monday 12th of May 2003 06:18:17 PM
Script: http://www.digikitten.com/forums/for...p?s=&action=db
Referer: http://www.digikitten.com/forums/admin/install_bank.php

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Thank you all, this is a great hack, its alot of fun and we are loving it

Amy and midz

[PixelFx]

*Beta Tester for Star Wars Galaxies*
Drools.... still waiting .. grombles...

as for RPG system, if you need a beta tester, I'm totally up for ripping my forum to streads to fix anything that needs testing...

[midnightz]

Ok,

I fiquired out the donate sql error and it works with no DB error :1604

I have a few questions I hope somebody can help with, some or quite well might sound dumb :?

1 - When i'm in my RPG CP I can donate now, but it only brings up amount and anonomous with submit box. Who am I donating to? I can't specify a user. and if I do it directly from the RPGCP the popup box is too small to display correctly

2 - I have Lesanes store hack in but the I was told a bank will not work with Lesanes hack point system. When i try to when I click money inpocket and money in bank I get a screen with my name and the Give points to midnightz
Give points to midnightz - Points to give - pop up?

What bank should I use, or can it work with Lesanes somehow, i'm open for all ideas.

3 - I have been told by numerous people that have popup pm activated, including myself that the pop up PM does not appear, is it best to use a pm bar blinking hack and can the name of delted user that appears in the PM be changed to lets say "battle lord" or something different.

This is the addition hack I will be adding to my board, except for a skin to end all skins (hehe).

I am currently working on a enhanced pet hack for the battle with a friend that will have 50 very extreme and strange pets all with super definition (excited).

But before I jump into that I need some basic info like the questions above.

thanks so much, have a good one,

midnightz & Kitten