[PUBLIC] Phoenix Licence Server -- use Phoenix without cracks

[Bui]

I have created a functioning replica of the Phoenix 3 licence server for those who want to use Phoenix without using cracks. Be sure to read the FAQ and guide to see how to use the licence server.

Want your own licence server? Check out the tutorial I wrote here.

Download the official Phoenix 3.11.0 release here.
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FAQ

Spoiler:

Why do I want this?
You can use this licence server if you want to continue using the official Phoenix binary but don't want to use cracks. The unofficial licence server doesn't alter your binary/hotel in any way.

Why not use a crack?
I've seen countless problems/bugs with cracked Phoenix binaries. Using the official binary means you won't have to worry about having a buggy hotel.

How does it work?
I have set up a DNS (BIND 9) server that resolves otaku.cm (licence server) as my own licence server. You simply modify your Windows DNS settings (guide below), and everything magically works.

How can I trust your DNS server?
I can assure you that the only domain the server resolves to incorrectly is otaku.cm. Everything else is fine, and I even added a forwarder (Google DNS) as a fallback.

Windows lets you set two DNS servers to resolve domains with. You should be using a secondary one (eg. Google DNS) when using my DNS server in case things blow up (they probably won't). It's only a small box in Denver, so be reasonable with your requests. If the need is evident, I will deploy additional DNS servers, but I suspect just this one should suffice.

But this means you can edit override.php to your IP and come and destroy my hotel.
I won't. I've set override.php to 127.0.0.1 and don't intend to change it. In the near future, I'll probably add some sort of web interface to allow your hotel's IP set the override IP to whichever you want (eg. the owner's).

What username and password do I set in the config?
You can set them as anything you like (yes, the username will be displayed in :about), but they both must be filled in for Phoenix to run. I'd like to ask you to NOT use your actual Otaku.cm password as this is passed in plaintext (blame Aaron) to my server, and nothing is actually verified, so just set the password as a random word.

Is there any downsides to using this?
You won't be able to access Otaku.cm while using this DNS server. However, this doesn't matter much when running Phoenix on a server.

Can I have the licence server source?
Sure, here it is.

Guide

Spoiler:

1. Enter the Network and Sharing Center by clicking on the network icon in the system tray.


2. Click on the connection, usually it is labeled Local Area Connection.


3. Click on Properties.

4. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the list, and click Properties.


5. In the bottom pair of input boxes, make sure the Use the following DNS server addresses radio box is checked. In the Preferred DNS server, input 198.147.23.177. In the Alternate DNS server, input 8.8.8.8 (or another DNS server). Do not tick the validate box, then click OK.


6. Close any open remaining windows. Open your Phoenix config.conf, set the username and password as whatever you want. Set game.tcp.port to the port you want Phoenix to bind to. Run Phoenix, and enjoy!

Remember to add the game.tcp.port setting to your Phoenix config or you'll get an error when starting Phoenix.

Post any questions you have about the licence server here. Thanks!

[MentaL]

[Divide]

Basically, Use this and he will be able to see all your internet usage (Login information, any websites you've visited). All the traffic of your PC will go through him, Your internet will become really slow and you will get a new IP.

[duckietm]

Just post the License server taht will help some people !

[Bui]

Basically, Use this and he will be able to see all your internet usage (Login information, any websites you've visited). All the traffic of your PC will go through him, Your internet will become really slow and you will get a new IP.

Except I don't have BIND logging on. And this is only meant to be used for servers using Phoenix, so you really shouldn't be using such a server to access your normal websites.

Just post the License server taht will help some people !

Please excuse my atrocious PHP.

licence.php

[Trunks910965]

failed to boot, key not found ...?

[Bui]

failed to boot, key not found ...?

Add this line to config.conf; you can set 1232 to whichever port you want.

game.tcp.port=1232

[Trunks910965]

Can you make a Tutorial about a own license server ?

[Bui]

Can you make a Tutorial about a own license server ?

Just set up BIND with a zone for otaku.cm, and put the licence files (posted above) in your CMS. I might write a tutorial later if there's demand for it, but it's not that hard to do it yourself.

[Trunks910965]

licence.php in my www folder ?

[Bui]

licence.php in my www folder ?

It needs to be in the phx/ directory.

[Trunks910965]

i put my ip in die dns network config dont work

[Bui]

i put my ip in die dns network config dont work

Because you're not running a DNS server...

I'm just providing this for convenience. If you want to go and set up your own DNS server, feel free to do so. I won't assist with that, though.

[Quackster]

You guys should be grateful you can even use legit Phoenix! :)

[MrSpooks]

But this is only good if your vps or web host is online..

So what happens when you stop paying your bill or just cant be arrest with it?

we are back to square 1 lol


But thanks for the release.

[Bui]

But this is only good if your vps or web host is online..

So what happens when you stop paying your bill or just cant be arrest with it?

we are back to square 1 lol


But thanks for the release.

I'll keep this up as long as it is used. I use the server for personal things too, so I won't be tossing it any time soon :)

[neto737]

Nice release!

[Quackster]

I've just edited the source so it checks quackster.net instead of otaku.cm and it works fine for me!

Thanks Bui. :)

[Flasho1]

Isn't work. When I change IP to 198.147.23.177 and want to start emulator, then: "No Found".


OffTopic:

You release licence.php when I do it in phx folder, it also doesn't work.

[Bui]

Isn't work. When I change IP 198.147.23.177 and want to start emulator, then: "No Found".


OffTopic:

You release licence.php when I do it in phx folder, it also doesn't work.

Be more elaborate with the error, "No Found" is useless to hear.

The licence.php on your own server will only work if you're using your own DNS server, or have modified Phoenix to use localhost as the licence server instead of otaku.cm (this defeats the purpose of using an unofficial licence server; you'd might as well just remove licence checks, no?).

[Flasho1]

Be more elaborate with the error, "No Found" is useless to hear.

The licence.php on your own server will only work if you're using your own DNS server, or have modified Phoenix to use localhost as the licence server instead of otaku.cm (this defeats the purpose of using an unofficial licence server; you'd might as well just remove licence checks, no?).

Okay, when I change IP to 198.147.23.177 - doesn't work, why?

[Poizone1]

dont use this.

[Bui]

Okay, when I change IP to 198.147.23.177 - doesn't work, why?

Open command prompt and ping otaku.cm. What IP is shown?

dont use this.

Why not? People are already using it.

[Flasho1]

Open command prompt and ping otaku.cm. What IP is shown?



Why not? People are already using it.

108.162.196.144 - Maybe I must restart Server?

[Bui]

108.162.196.144 - Maybe I must restart Server?

That is the otaku.cm IP. You haven't changed your DNS setting properly. Make sure you set 198.147.23.177 as the primary DNS server, and an alternative such as Google DNS as the alternative DNS server.

Restarting your server would flush the DNS cache, so yes, try that if you're sure you edited the DNS settings.

[Flasho1]

That is the otaku.cm IP. You haven't changed your DNS setting properly. Make sure you set 198.147.23.177 as the primary DNS server, and an alternative such as Google DNS as the alternative DNS server.

Restarting your server would flush the DNS cache, so yes, try that if you're sure you edited the DNS settings.

I'm very sure. It look like: