I was bored, so I went into my darkfall folder, saw the updater.ini... looked at it.... and found this link:

http://www.eu1.darkfallonline.com/lobbyupdates.txt

Found out that the updater just checks that text file to see if you have the newest version. That is a terrible idea... I think the updater should connect to a complex sql database with encrypted text to tell the updater what version is newest... Right now, its just a text file...

Anyone else see exploits in this? :-\

projectwinback:
I was bored, so I went into my darkfall folder, saw the updater.ini... looked at it.... and found this link:

http://www.eu1.darkfallonline.com/lobbyupdates.txt

Found out that the updater just checks that text file to see if you have the newest version. That is a terrible idea... I think the updater should connect to a complex sql database with encrypted text to tell the updater what version is newest... Right now, its just a text file...

Anyone else see exploits in this? :-\

I'd say it's referencing the size of the file based off just this little bit of information.

However, with already like 10 known exploit tools for the game, it's fairly obvious they have next to nothing in place to curb problems such as this.

I've currently heard about or seen:

1) Run hacks
2) Teleport hacks
3) Wall hacks
4) Map changing to allow people to get to unattainable spots
5) Stat changer / one shotting mobs
6) Item duping
7) Botting

Couple those with the NPC sync issue going on and the exploits revolving around that, this game will fail miserably simply because the economy will be non-existent.

Not to mention the fact the game is still running on the beta server and people are paying for the game to be in "open beta".

One kid in a basement could be having a better release than Darkfall is currently having. Unless they completely refund all the paying customers, wipe the server, and fix all the issues they have this game is going down in flames quick.

...Just wow. I'm finishing up a programming degree and all I can wonder is if these guys have any idea what they're doing.

What's next? Storing all character info like level, cash, health, etc in a plaintext file (a la Diablo 1 where a simple modification program gave you all the best gear, max level, infinite HP etc to go annoy people online)?

Another thread about how brilliantly made Darkfall is. I'm surprised people actually put up with having to pay for this game. Maybe if we wait until a private server comes out that can actually hold more then one thousand players properly.

Dommyboy:
Another thread about how brilliantly made Darkfall is. I'm surprised people actually put up with having to pay for this game. Maybe if we wait until a private server comes out that can actually hold more then one thousand players properly.

From what I understand there is one in the works. I can't wait long enough for it either.

Wouldn't it be rather humilliating for private server files to be created and used to make a far more stable and well run game than the retail one?

I think Darkfall may be the only game in existance where that could be the case.

BREAKING NEWS - DARKFALL SOURCE CODE LEAKED!

public void DarkfallGame() {

static int maxPlayers = 10;
static int maxStablePlayers = 2;

onConnect() {
this.crash;
}

onComplaint() {
stupidExcuse;
}

releaseDate(int releaseDate) {
releaseDate = releaseDate + 1;
}

}

I fear only a few will get that fully, but meh.

Cheese that was awesome!

However, I would like to point out that I think your 2nd static number is a bit high. Only 1 maxStablePlayer.

Your onConnect() probably should look a bit more like

onConnect()
{
if (user != 'Tasos') this.crash;
}

Very good point, then he can use the excuse "works fine on my end, must be you".

I LOLed.