Max Player boot before resouces downloaded

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Sep 6 2008, 10:13 am
Ive seen this done before (Naruto GOA newest version) where theres a limit on number of players the person is banned before they download the resources, I was wondering what the best way to do that would be. And I have been searching on the forums and everything ive found so far only works after they download resources.
Sep 6 2008, 10:17 am
world/IsBanned() procedure is what you're looking for.
Sep 6 2008, 10:21 am
In response to Andre-g1
ok i was looking at it and this is what ive done but it doesnt seem to work.
var
    max_players=60
    players=60
world/IsBanned(key,address)
    if(players>=max_players)
        return 0
    else
        return ..()

Right now i have the max and regular set to the same to see if it would boot me. Also i change the players variable like this
client
    Del()
        if(src.mob)
            src.mob.SaveExit()
        players-=1
        ..()
    New()
        players+=1
        ..()
Sep 6 2008, 10:44 am
In response to NightJumper88
 
world/IsBanned(key,address)
   . = ..()
   if(istype(., /list))
      if(players >= max_players)
         .["Login"] = 0
      else
         .["Login"] = 1


I never worked with world/IsBanned() but I think that might work. *shrug*
Sep 6 2008, 12:21 pm
In response to NightJumper88
Make sure you thoroughly read the whole reference entry for new (to you) procs you're gonna use! It is essential. Look forth:

The DM Reference states:
<font size=1>Returns:
True value if user is banned from this world.
[...]
This procedure is called internally whenever a new user connects (before client/New() is called). If the result is true, access is denied</font>

What you need to do is return a true value to prevent the player from joining the game, not a false one! A false one allows the player to login. To disconnect the player, just return 1.

Oh, also, it isn't critical, but you should use the ++ and -- operators instead of += and -= to modify a variable by the value of 1. They're just a little faster and shorter to type. =P
Sep 7 2008, 3:53 am
In response to Kaioken
Ok i got the boot to work but i dont know how to output a message to the player saying the max number of players are on. here my code now
world/IsBanned(key,address)
    if(players>=max_players)
        return 1
    else
        return ..()
Sep 7 2008, 4:33 am
In response to NightJumper88
Read up on the world/IsBanned() and take a look at the desc parameter.
Sep 7 2008, 4:35 am
In response to Andre-g1
i have but im having trouble on how to set it up I tried to do it like they do the Login on the example but it comes up with an error
Sep 7 2008, 5:17 am
In response to NightJumper88
 
world/IsBanned(key,address)
   if(players >= max_players)
      return list("desc" = "Login failed due to server player limit reached.","Login" = 1)
   else 
      return list("desc"="Login access granted.","Login"=0)


That should work <.<
Sep 7 2008, 6:00 am
In response to Andre-g1
I somewhat confused it too, but you're using the Login parameter wrong. It should only be used mainly to allow a banned player to login, and nothing else. Login=0 won't have any impact as far as I know; you're already returning a true value (a list reference), which signals the player should be disconnected, anyway.

Also, the Login parameter uses 1 to allow a (banned) connection, not 0, so your code is quite messed. >_> Basically it should be like this: 
world/IsBanned() //don't need args >_>
  if(players >= max_players)
     return list("desc" = "Sorry, server is full.")
  return ..() //do the default behavior (block pager-banned players) and act upon it
Sep 7 2008, 6:03 am
In response to Kaioken
Ha, sorry. I haven't worked with IsBanned() up until now, which I looked up to try and answer him.

Thanks for explaining some stuff that were 'clouding' my mind.
Sep 7 2008, 6:57 am
In response to Kaioken
Thanks ill try this when i get back home later, hopefully it will work