In this board, there are five simple rules to follow. Please don't break them.

• All script releases must include source code.
  
  If you post a thread and say "source code is coming soon," your thread will be removed until you post the source code with it. This is for safety. We do not want malicious code to appear, pretending to be a gamemode, and not be noticed because the source code couldn't be looked at.
  
  Include the .pwn file or don't post at all.
  
  
• Scripts must be tested and must work.
  
  Clearly, if the script is broken, it may be removed. If not, a notice will be placed at the top of your release thread saying that it is broken until it is fixed.
  
  
• Scripts must be available as compiled gamemodes or filterscripts.
  
  If you have to say "copy and paste this code in this function" or "add this to the top of your script" instead of releasing it as a filterscript, you should post it in the Snippet Showroom.
  
  
• Do NOT claim other people's scripts to be yours.
  
  Copy-and-pasting code without giving credit, or modifying a gamemode so that your name shows up instead of the original author's, is breaking the basic forum rules. Also, don't post SA:MP filterscripts or gamemodes and say they will work for VC:MP. They won't work for VC:MP. They have to be converted.
  
  
• CHECK for viruses before posting a release.
  
  Releases that include server files (e.g. server.exe, announce.exe) MUST be checked for viruses or they will be removed if they do contain viruses. Several infected server.exe files have been released in the past, along with other viruses on this forum, and it is important that script uploaders must either not include them or make sure they include the right server.
  
  Download servers from the home page as often as possible:
  http://www.vicecitymultiplayer.com
  
  They are virus-free and safe to use.
  

You may have noticed that the forum rules could not be recovered after the forum was attacked. This does not mean that the rules are not in effect anymore.

• Do not flame others.
• Do not bump old topics.
• Do not steal something that is not yours.
• Do not post porn.
• Do not post warez (no-cd cracks, game torrents).
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Posts that break these rules will be removed. People who constantly break these rules will be banned. Remember that moderators (beta testers and developers) can remove any post as they see fit, as long as it is done fairly.

This board is intended to be a showcase for small bits of code -- commands, smaller code blocks (simple spree systems), etc.

However, please do not post:

• Filterscripts
• Entire gamemodes
• Very large pieces of code

Those belong in either the mIRC or Pawn showroom, depending on what language it is.

Also do not post for help with your scripts here: that belongs in the main Scripting Board.

As usual, all forum rules apply here too.

It has been a long time since there has been a new version released. While somewhat slowly at times, VC:MP has been under development during that time. I believe it is time to show people what has been done so far.

As the current beta version still has some shortcomings, the public beta will have to wait a little bit, although I hope it takes place soon. Till then, I can list which new features have been implemented since 0.3z_r2 and which bugs have been fixed. As it takes some time to thoroughly document the features, I will start posting changes that have been made one by one.

Therefore, I hope that by the time we get to an actual release, there is enough documentation and information that people can immediately take the best of it. There have been many significant changes, although many internal changes are invisible to the average player, but will make the future development of the modification easier.

I know that many of you may be tired of waiting and some have given up, but I hope that you will still be interested in what the new version has to offer. As the amount hours that we, developers, could put into developing this mod has been dramatically decreased during the last few years, it has been difficult to keep things going.

If you have any comments or questions about the changes and fixes mentioned in this topic, feel free to post them in this topic:
http://forum.vicecitymultiplayer.com/index.php?topic=5052.0

Restored from copy from Google Cache with some modifications.
Original poster: maxorator

Recently, I've been seeing a lot of scripts here where the passwords are unencrypted, or where scripters and server owners would rather be able to see their players' passwords. This is dangerous, and for many reasons.

Don't register an account on servers you don't know well (Thanks, NC). If the admins do happen to be abusive or bad scripters, you could end up being hacked or impersonated.

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• Commands to view passwords can be exploited.

If something like /c getpassword is scripted improperly, this could lead to users being able to see anyone's passwords, regardless of whether or not they're an admin. If an admin system isn't scripted properly, they can use /c getpassword. If someone has physical access to an admin's computer, they can use /c getpassword.

In any of these scenarios, you open yourself up to a situation where people who aren't admins, or even malicious admins, can see anyone's and everyone's passwords -- including yours. A lot of VC:MP players use the same password on servers they play on, which opens your players up to being hacked because of your script.

• It reduces the credibility of you and your scripts

If players find out that admins are able to see their passwords, or that their passwords are stored plaintext, they might want their accounts deleted from the server, or have their passwords changed (which will lead us to my next point). It also lowers your credibility, because the more technologically literate users will know that they could be hacked because of the scripts you used.

• A command to change passwords would be a better replacement.

Have you ever seen a forum where when you want to reset your password, they RESET your password instead of emailing it to you? Try it out on this forum; it never tells you the password you used, it just lets you change it after some confirmation.

Likewise, on a VC:MP server, it's much more practical (and secure) to use a command to change passwords instead of viewing them, because, like in point one, being able to view people's passwords could lead to people hacking your server or other users, and would also lead to (point #2) your reputation as a scripted being reduced.

Here's a video tutorial that shows how to set up a basic VC:MP Pawn server on Windows.
http://youtu.be/qHkVOiUfI_Y

The video is best viewed in 720p (HD). There is no sound, it doesn't need any.

NOTE
This topic is locked to prevent people from ruining the succession of posts while the guide is being written. PM any errors or suggestions to stormeus.

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