So what kinds of mods have you guys made for Olympus?

[Paul]

I has just created a small mod that users will automaticiclly banned by x warnings, with config options @ ACP for number of warnings and ban expire.

IIRC that feature is also planned for 3.2 but nice to know someone is doing it for 3.0

I know, but it is very easy to create, only need to add some lang vars, and call user_ban with the correct parameters.

[Highway of Life]

Because Coldfusion is still a great coding method. Its so much easier to do any database work in Coldfusion than it is in PHP, or any other method......

Prove to me that it's a great coding method!... even halfway decent method. It's "easy" for a novice, or for someone who does not know what they are doing building websites... it's right down there with coding in FrontPage... maybe worse, because at least FrontPage won't turn your server into a proverbial slug.

[EXreaction]

Could we please split the coldfusion vs php chat into a different thread?

[wingnut144]

Prove to me that it's a great coding method!... even halfway decent method. It's "easy" for a novice, or for someone who does not know what they are doing building websites... it's right down there with coding in FrontPage... maybe worse, because at least FrontPage won't turn your server into a proverbial slug.

That's the nice thing, I don't have to prove anything, I know its not a slug. Lets not even go into the major companies that use it for their websites (they're not novices) just because of the advantages it brings.

You like Myspace? Designed in Coldfusion.....and the list goes on. Its not for beginners, its for professionals who want to get great results, quickly and easily.

[Gumfuzi]

With Olympus nearly at an RC Stage, maybe we could put a thread together showing current mods being worked on. The reason I say this is I myself have started to write a mod simliar to paulus, theres no point if someone has already done one , just a thought.

KL

great idea!

Many users are looking for a short overview, which mods are in delelopment.
Maybe a Thread, and within the first posting, a moderator can collect the mods (incl. name, short description and the Username, linked with the profile to the user)

If this ist too much work für the mods, then a thread, where everyone can use one post for one mod he will release (with all infos within) - but then, not discussion in this thread should be allowed, so that there are only the announced mods posted (one for each mod)

Would be a great thing!!!

[Highway of Life]

You like Myspace? Designed in Coldfusion.....and the list goes on. Its not for beginners, its for professionals who want to get great results, quickly and easily.

Myspace is the perfect example of how slow ColdFusion is... and on some of the most powerful servers on earth.
And how poorly it performs, as long as I've been with MySpace, there have been nothing but problems.
I've experienced the same system built in PHP that didn't have so many problems or performance issues. Anyways, this is getting a bit off topic... I would agree as well, it would be nice to know that I'm not developing MODs that three other Authors are also working on.
That's one of my motivations for the SMOD Tracker System.

[dhn]

Not wanting to sound like a Coldfusion advocate, but after having to work with it for two projects, it was actually quite fun (as long as one ignores the stupid syntax, seriously wtf: I don't want to use tag based syntax in core code). It has very good and informative debugging messages, database handling is a breeze (ever tried to get Oracle to work with PHP?), and in my experience it was not as slow as people claim it it to be.

The main advantage is that Coldfusion makes a lot of stuff very easy for you, which of course is also the main disadvantage for serious developers. It doesn't give you a lot of options to play with.

[Handyman]

Not wanting to sound like a Coldfusion advocate, but after having to work with it for two projects, it was actually quite fun (as long as one ignores the stupid syntax, seriously wtf: I don't want to use tag based syntax in core code). It has very good and informative debugging messages, database handling is a breeze (ever tried to get Oracle to work with PHP?), and in my experience it was not as slow as people claim it it to be.

The main advantage is that Coldfusion makes a lot of stuff very easy for you, which of course is also the main disadvantage for serious developers. It doesn't give you a lot of options to play with.

well... you have me there. I've never tried to work with Oracle
I've only worked with MySQL and it's pretty easy
Probably because php and MySQL are both open source so they make sure they work together.

[KazLee]

Thanks for the PM Handyman, I thank you for the info I already know about the modding forums , just not posted yet >,<.

I just thought it would be an idea to put such a post together as Olympus is nearing RC Stage.

KL

[catoro]

Exactly wingnut144, people get the misconception: Omg people say CF is so easy, and they write spaghetti code instead of follow basic programming best practices; let alone CF best practices. Then they complain because their app is slow or not working as expected. Like any other programming language you need to write clean and usable code.

Also the OWNERS of myspace even stated that they threw up CRAP code and expected it to work smoothly. So instead of writing actual methodical code they switched the server to "BlueDragon". Do not bash something that you "hear" about from friends.

And thank you very much coldfusion is not a novice programming language. If I am an experienced CF programmer and you are a experienced PHP programmer, The CF'er will create an app quicker, that is the benefit of CF.

Ill be glad to drop this subject, I did not come in here bashing php, like cf I love php... just CF more... I came in here offering my cf based mod and got the shaft for using *gasp* coldfusion. For those interested here is my initial post:

I guess I could be considered creating a mod for phpbb, unfortunately I am not a hardcore 'php' developer. I am creating a WoW addition using coldfusion. So far so good with phpbb.b5. If anyone is interested in porting the final product to php be my guest and send me a PM. Or if you are interested in taking a look at how it works and looks, send me a PM and I will be glad to share the website.

Features started: Functionality mostly based on phpbb user groups.

• Automatic Members page (Created custom additions to registration: must include WoW toon name(so people can use any forum handle they please);level;class;guild) If of proper groupID will pass to page as a member.(officer/member)
• Event Calendar: primarily for scheduling raids and what not. This also includes letting users sign up for the event(login required).
• Login System: Again differentiates groupID admin/officer (add/update/edit/delete events/dkp/raid info/so on.; OR just to view privileged info as a member).

Features coming:

• News page, debating on making separate blog type function or grab from a specified forum.
• DKP manager/report/etc.
• Download Portal: for sharing updates during prime time. or what else have you.
• ScreenShot Haven. pretty similar to vBulletin's hack PhotoPlog
• Maybe a strat/guide/more stuff wiki strictly available to members only (groupIDs)
• I'm sure I can think of more stuff sooner or later.

So far everything uses phpbb's database, shy from the extra table for the calendar...so far.

I am just sharing, excuse if I was out of line!!