Perfect World CPanel?

[Szaer]

I've noticed a lack of control panels for users (plenty of admin panels). I recall there used to be uweb, which was a bit crappy but it still let the users change their account info, view their cubi, etc. I've even noticed 'top servers' don't have them so you have to email an admin to do anything (a bit lazy?).

So I was thinking about working on a Perfect World Control Panel IF it's worth the time. I mean it would be nice for users to have a but of control over their accounts and even ran online has really good cpanels- so why can't we? :C I don't even think my old email/password change and etc scripts are even still around since they are stuck in that dusty old colinux image.

So would it be worth the effort of creating a cpanel or will it just be a wasted effort? I don't know if that's something this community cares about atm.

If I did, what all would need to be included? I know view characters, change account info, and view cubi would be a default. Maybe little tools like gold to cubi etc. :T So if you think it's worth it and want to see one, let me know (or even if you want to help out). If it's going to be a waste of my time then I won't bother.

[MentaL]

[Taiko]

Yeah i think it is good to have a cPanel, something like u mentions gold to cubi and etc etc. FYI i just started with this PW pServer and if u want any help i would like to give a hand.

Thnx.

[Szaer]

Sure, I might not be starting until next week since I work two jobs this weekend.

I won't need help with script, but more suggestions and help with the new server files. I've downloaded a couple and they're PRETTY different from the old 1.2.x images (the pw server files are the same but everything else is set up odd). One of the files I've been looking at is hrace009s and for some reason theres TWO web servers running, one on 8080 and one on 80. The 8080 server is right in the directory you start in, but I've been searching the root and can't for the life of me find the damn 80 server htdocs. I didn't give it much time, gave up pretty quick- but is there any reason theres TWO web servers and one of them doesn't even have an index file? Thankfully that image is set up for closed servers because it's got alot of security issues ._.

[Taiko]

If i remember correctly, hrace release use 2 webserver in the package because of the addons he put, such as pwadmin and autopacther..

Correct me if i am wrong because i just use only once of his release and use Visads now.

[Szaer]

I know pwadmin and iweb are on the 8080 web server but I have no idea whats on the 80 server aside from a couple simple scripts like register.

I'll have to dive back in and explore more when I get a chance.

[chikan]

You actually summed it up pretty well right there. The server on port 80 has the registration script, an add cubi script, and a folder to put the patches in. (I believe there's also a cultivation guide or something similar in there as well.)

You'll find it in var/www/pw

From my understanding, that folder is set up for general users to have access to. Creating new accounts, reading guides, downloading patches, etc. (Though for the life of me I don't understand giving regular users access to a cubi script. lol) The server on 8080 of course is separated for GM use only to access iWeb & whatnot.

[Zorno]

I think they dont need a panel.
If you are running a server you normally have all the knowledge to make a good website and integrate phpscripts for all they need. Normally they only need registration. Players dont need a gold to cubi offline function or such things because they can do ingame at the auctionator. They also dont need to see a characterinfo or rankings or whatever. This are just "bonus" things and can be done with php in seconds.
And even those who cant code php can integrate the small register script and such with iframes. When you now release a cPanel, nobody will do an own website anymore which will make all servers the same i guess. ( because people are too lazy to do own stuff )

[nofxpunkerbrian]

I have a control panel working for my server. Just need knowledge in php nothing more.

[das7002]

I have a control panel working for my server. Just need knowledge in php nothing more.

Knowing Java helps too...

[rbb138]

if u really want to go to that much detail, knowing html and css helps just as much as java.
lol.

Most serverpacks come with register scripts that people can implement into their websites.
Best to customize something than everybody have the same boring copy and pasted control panel.

[Szaer]

From what Ive seen most people yes have a register page, but anything else like changing passwords and emails or even password recovery you have to email an admin and wait a couple days.

And why yes, it would run on PHP, possibly java for a smoother and easier UI.

You're right everyone having the same cpanel would be boring- but it's KIND OF already like that. Only no one has any way of users doing anything but registering. I think way too much was put into all the admin panels out there- which DOES make sense because the majority of people that make a pw server keep it closed to themselves and like a couple friends.

I'd want to make this as customizable as possible, after having seen my pw server website copied a few times, as easily as possible. Probably with a simple header and footer php where the admin can change around their logo, the site title, etc ONE and have it change through out the whole site. I'd normally only use this technique for a large scale website or something with userpages, but it would come in handy for the lazier people. :T Maybe motivate them a bit more to ACTUALLY change things.

I have done quite a few web control panels by hand, I know what goes into them. Thats the only reason I offered. The only thing I haven't done is a plug ins system which might- MIGHT- serve useful later on if this were to go into development.

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Also I just had a brilliant script idea for auto cubi after donate if it hasnt already been done. :D

[Zorno]

I think its waste of time. Just do the forms without any design. People can then simply integrate them into their website. And for the cubi thing, i already have a page where you fill in the accountname and choose the payment system. The script then checks if that account is in the database then sends all infos to paypal or other paymentsystems. After the payment is done, it fills a simple script on server with $post and this script writes the amount into the database. If someone wants those scripts PM me ( for free of course )

[Szaer]

Well thats completely different from what I was going to do. I was going to have where it records the transaction ID to a db temporarily and you redeem your rewards by inputting the ID on a redemption page and it removes the ID from the DB so it can only be used once. Then again I have no idea what you can do with scripts AROUND the paypal donations or where they let you put scripts or if you can get info from it (like their variables etc).

The whole point here was a cpanel for people who don't know how to use php or asp. (most of the pw owners apparently). I suppose creating the scripts as snippets from them to place on certain pages would be an idea, but then theres alot of scripts they SHOULD have such as the password recover, password reset, and email change (very basic account necessities). For the more advanced server owners it would be great but not for the easily overwhelmed. There's alot of simple people making pw servers that just want everything in one place.

[Zorno]

One that side you are right. For people that cant do PHP or other scripts its good.
Oh and you get all variables for Paypal at their infopage btw When you create a button you can click on an infolink.

[Szaer]

Oh cool then that makes it easier. I was afriad you could only have a script before and after (NOT linked to the paypal) that people could abuse.

You had a good idea though with the forms and no design. Since I dont have much time between work and uni I'll maybe make forms like you said but then ALSO make a 'cpanel' of them combined with room for people to design it.

Thanks

[das7002]

Oh cool then that makes it easier. I was afriad you could only have a script before and after (NOT linked to the paypal) that people could abuse.

You had a good idea though with the forms and no design. Since I dont have much time between work and uni I'll maybe make forms like you said but then ALSO make a 'cpanel' of them combined with room for people to design it.

Thanks

Sort of, last I checked it the paypal api they have on their site it does a server to server transaction and doesn't trust the client at all to prevent fraud

Bash has a nice automated control panel if you want to sign up to his server and see what it looks like

Also, look into the smarty php templating engine, I used it for quite a few sites and I do love it as it allows you to easily reskin sites by changing one file

[Zetsumeii]

Personally I think this is a great idea. If you do make this, I think packaging it with a private server (perhaps endorsing one of them for compatibility with the CPanel) would make running PW servers much smoother and easily done.

[hrace009]

@Szaer: what CPanel you think? like a web server?

or CPanel for game server


if it for game server i think ronny already release his CPanel (pwAdmin)

at that pwAdmin, only need to crated plugin for the web server.

but i'am personaly say's, it will be goood for web server perfect world, like maintaince registration page, info page, user personality and the other's

[Szaer]

@hrace009

Nooo, not an admin panel. Theres already a few of those. I mean something like the old UWeb. Something for people who dont have the time or dont know php/asp and want to make their server open to the public and let their users be able to change their account details.

[Romulan]

I agree of the idea for a new uWeb panel...

For others:
uWeb was a cPanel designed to be used by the players to allow them to change their account informations and other such things...

It was designed for Admins and GMs also but now pwAdmin is there for that

[nofxpunkerbrian]

From what Ive seen most people yes have a register page, but anything else like changing passwords and emails or even password recovery you have to email an admin and wait a couple days.

And why yes, it would run on PHP, possibly java for a smoother and easier UI.

You're right everyone having the same cpanel would be boring- but it's KIND OF already like that. Only no one has any way of users doing anything but registering. I think way too much was put into all the admin panels out there- which DOES make sense because the majority of people that make a pw server keep it closed to themselves and like a couple friends.

I'd want to make this as customizable as possible, after having seen my pw server website copied a few times, as easily as possible. Probably with a simple header and footer php where the admin can change around their logo, the site title, etc ONE and have it change through out the whole site. I'd normally only use this technique for a large scale website or something with userpages, but it would come in handy for the lazier people. :T Maybe motivate them a bit more to ACTUALLY change things.

I have done quite a few web control panels by hand, I know what goes into them. Thats the only reason I offered. The only thing I haven't done is a plug ins system which might- MIGHT- serve useful later on if this were to go into development.

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Also I just had a brilliant script idea for auto cubi after donate if it hasnt already been done. :D

I released a change password script some time ago.

[hrace009]

@hrace009

Nooo, not an admin panel. Theres already a few of those. I mean something like the old UWeb. Something for people who dont have the time or dont know php/asp and want to make their server open to the public and let their users be able to change their account details.

I agree of the idea for a new uWeb panel...

For others:
uWeb was a cPanel designed to be used by the players to allow them to change their account informations and other such things...

It was designed for Admins and GMs also but now pwAdmin is there for that

ahhh i understand it, i was see one private server using it.

sory not meaning to promote it here but if you want to see it check and register to Light Gaming Network

[Zorno]

How about doing Infusions for PHP-Fusion or something like that ? The people can create good webpages for their servers and dont need to code

[Szaer]

ahhh i understand it, i was see one private server using it.

sory not meaning to promote it here but if you want to see it check and register to Light Gaming Network

lol, yeah like that (don't worry it's not promoting, that's a good example). The way they actually have a LOGIN and users have control over their account.

I do like how they have a fairy change too, but would players actually use it? :/