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Title: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on December 08, 2013, 11:50:00 pm: We won't be going into much details about this platform however, we will say we are looking for an extra (or two) PHP developers and beta testers for a new platform.

Please ensure you meet the requirements before applying. All applications which meet the requirements will be considered.

Requirements for PHP Developer
* Must know PHP at an at least an intermediate level.
* Must have experience with PHP's PDO MySQL functions.
* Must have an understanding of MVC frameworks.
* Must have an a decent understanding of MySQL and SQL queries.
* Must have ability to write in English and draft documentation for various parts.
* Must have not had a problematic history with Argonath and/or its development teams.
* Must be willing to work in a team.
* Must be able to work under pressure, meet milestones and deadlines.
* Must have at least 2 referenced works as experience. (more the better)

Preferred for PHP Developer
* Knowledge of SMF plug-in authoring and SMF coding structure.
* Knowledge of working with various social-media APIs.
* Experience working with GitHub.
* In-depth understanding of SSL.
* Knowledge of how to create a REST API in PHP.
* Knowledge of CSS/CSS3, HTML/HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX.
* Experience working with Twitter's Bootstrap CSS Framework

Notes for PHP Developer
* This is a volunteer position.
* You will need a GitHub account.
* You will be subject to an non-disclosure agreement.
* You may be given a trial task to demonstrate abilities.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

* Writing the PHP source code for Argonath Network.
* Reviewing other developers source for code-efficiency, and security risks. (peer-reviewing)
* Developing new ideas and concepts that can later be introduced.
* Working with development teams to prepare integration.

Requirements for Tester
* Active in the community.
* Ability to communicate effectively using English.
* Ability to demonstrate initiative.

A short description:

The Global Account system, currently codenamed ArgoID (Argonath ID services) and ArgoNET (Argonath Network) is a centralized login platform aimed for release in early 2014. It'll feature ArgoNET and ArgoNET api providing a main panel for controlling accounts, and distributing secure communication between various Argonath sites and forums.

The Argonath Network system is more than a simple panel, or typical API. It is a robust platform designed to be scaled up for further projects as well as a framework for many third-party development tasks. User privacy and security is at the center of its functionality, written using the latest industry standards and techniques.

We will eventually give more details about the system, its purpose sometime early next year. Currently the full details are restricted to server developers, managers and Argonath HQ members. We will not answer or discuss features, intent, or any other details of this project here. This is only inquiry for help to finish the project.

Apply for developer:
Please send a forum PM with the following:

The server you play most, your positions in Argonath, a scale of 1/10 your ability in PHP, MySQL, and knowledge of MVC layout, 2 projects you've worked on (links are fine), 2 players you consider your best friends in Argonath, and lastly without any minimum wording: why you think you are suitable for this position (try to include why you standout above anyone else, your history as a developer, your history in the community). Also include any other preferred requirements which apply to you.

use subject line [App] (your name) - developer

Apply for tester:
Please send a forum PM with the following:
Server you play most, games you have which have an Argonath server (gta sa, gta vc, gta iv, etc), when you joined Argonath (and on what server).

Use subject line [App] (your name) - tester

We will try to get back to you within 2 days of your PM.

Contacts
[WS]Teddy (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?action=profile;u=12675) - Lead Developer (Developer Applications)
[Rstar]Tai (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?action=profile;u=4395) - Project Coordinator
SugarD (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?action=profile;u=3393) - Coordinator (Beta Tester Applications)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Bruce. on December 08, 2013, 11:54:15 pm: I sincerely wish to give my help in PHP, but the problem is that i just started learning PHP in school and don't know to much for now, maybe later when i get a bit experienced i will try to contact again, meanwhile i can handle a Tester position.

EDIT: Question, should i put my RL name or IG name at the Tester app?
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on December 09, 2013, 12:00:33 am: The in-game name of the server you play most please.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Conroy on December 09, 2013, 10:39:55 am: msg me if you can't find anyone else
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Marcel on December 09, 2013, 11:01:39 am: I'll be on skype shortly Teddy, let's talk about this.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Patton on December 09, 2013, 12:07:32 pm: Do you indent your code with tabs or with spaces? This is a very important detail for me to consider applying.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: SugarD on December 09, 2013, 06:28:36 pm: Quote from: Patton on December 09, 2013, 12:07:32 pm
Do you indent your code with tabs or with spaces? This is a very important detail for me to consider applying.
I can't speak for them personally, as I haven't had time to review the code recently...but I'm sure if there is an issue with formatting, it can be discussed and changed, if need be.

Quote from: Conroy on December 09, 2013, 10:39:55 am
msg me if you can't find anyone else
All of Argo's Developers are welcome to join in. Feel free to assist if you're interested, man. :)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Axison on December 09, 2013, 07:10:55 pm: I don't have much knowledge of PHP but I am great with CSS/HTML
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on December 09, 2013, 07:34:19 pm: Quote from: Patton on December 09, 2013, 12:07:32 pm
Do you indent your code with tabs or with spaces? This is a very important detail for me to consider applying.

Tabs
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Ben. on December 09, 2013, 08:51:46 pm: The only people who use spaces are those who do not yet understand how much more epic tab is :rage:
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Patton on December 09, 2013, 10:21:47 pm: Quote from: miniman622 on December 09, 2013, 08:51:46 pm
The only people who use spaces are those who do not yet understand how much more epic tab is :rage:
IMO the only acceptable situations for using spaces as indentation are Lisp(s) and TeX.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Julio. on December 09, 2013, 11:35:34 pm: Space is too small an indent really, most IDEs are set to default a four space indent upon entry of curly braces anyway, same as tab I believe.

I'm more of an MVC kinda man.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Marcel on December 09, 2013, 11:53:35 pm: Quote from: Patton on December 09, 2013, 10:21:47 pm
IMO the only acceptable situations for using spaces as indentation are Lisp(s) and TeX.
Agreed, however most stuff you need to do with lisp can be done with any other modern language.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on December 10, 2013, 12:13:07 am: With the exception of tabs vrs spaces and header comment styles; we follow the PHP standard http://pear.php.net/manual/en/standards.php. At least, I do when working on the API. The front-end is a little choppy and will need code cleaning and commenting before we move into the next stage.

Axis, send me a PM anyways. We will need someone to make the API documentation which will be using HTML; you won't get access to the main source but I'll set the docs up with dropbox.

I'll also leak a little more details about the project from a planned announcement in the future; the idea for doing this is to collect some more interest from our community members in testing/developing.
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We are glad to introduce a new platform specifically designed and engineered for ArgonathRPG. Argonath ID Service, for short "ArgoID" is a single user-name and password which will be a central login to work on various game servers and forum accounts. Much like a Google Account gives you access to Gmail, YouTube, Google Docs and all other Google services. Gandalf has confirmed every game server with the ability of supporting this system will carry implementation. We have developed a custom modification for SMF to allow its integration over a secure connection. Forums will be utilizing this technology sooner than game servers.

The idea of a single login for multiple servers and services is obviously one of grave concern for security. This project has been in the works for a few years now. In this period extensive trials have been conducted, and research over periods of months to develop a system that is both efficient and secure. We have put user security and user privacy as our number one priority. We are confident in saying we have developed just that.

The tentative time-frame for the release of this platform is early 2014, summer 2014 at the latest. We are currently 70% completed the Argonath Network Management Panel, about 85% completed the Argonath Network API, and about 90% completed the Argonath ID Services database. Prior to release the platform will undergo extensive security testing and usability trials. Currently, the first forum planned to support the implementation is the FBI forums. The first server to get the support has yet to be confirmed.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: SugarD on December 10, 2013, 02:04:34 am: For those of you who have contacted me regarding applications, I have seen them and will be processing them shortly. I just haven't had a chance to look at them very well due to work. Please have patience, and I'll be reading them soon.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on December 10, 2013, 10:10:03 pm: Pingster
Brian
Invictus

Welcomed as testers. A few more are being considered.

Reece
Axis

Welcomed as documentation writers/developers.

Developers are still being considered.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Leon. on December 10, 2013, 11:09:02 pm: Vouching for Patton of my own accord.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on December 12, 2013, 08:24:26 pm: [WS]Reece welcomed as developer.

We may select another developer shortly; we need to review the progress we have so far and where we're planning on going in the final stretch of the development of this platform. We anticipate more information and even previews released in the coming weeks. That for now concludes this topic's purpose.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: murdoxix on December 12, 2013, 11:40:33 pm: Quote from: Teddy on December 12, 2013, 08:24:26 pm
We anticipate more information and even previews released in the coming weeks.

:bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: ~Legend~ on December 18, 2013, 09:54:26 pm: A centralised area. :)

I remember this being one the first things I suggested when I joined in '09. At the time the two most popular online areas were ARPD and the main forums, subdomains were less and the player base altogether different.

To think that such a unified platform could be possible would be a dream come true, haha... for players who may not get this at first, having a common area could in theory bridge all the gaps we have in the community and bring each strand of Argo closer.
At first I suppose it may just be accounts and general details, but in future it would be really awesome to have this as the one root for the community at large. It could even incorporate older projects like the Media Center or in the least promote them.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: SugarD on December 18, 2013, 09:56:05 pm: For all those who have put in applications to be Testers in my PM inbox, please be patient! I'm still processing them! Many people have applied!

Edit: Still working on them!
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on January 22, 2014, 03:47:35 am: We have made significant progress over the last few weeks and expect to be able to make an official release of information regarding the project in the next week (with previews!). Come the end of the week the FBI forums will have some of the system installed into it (but ofc won't be usable yet!) ;)

Any developer of Android, iOS, or Windows (mobile) is requested to contact me if you are interested in API access for third party purposes. Also anyone interested in having support on their forum is advised to PM me now. We will have a script distributed shortly for our system to prepare the installation process as well as report to our system important information about the servers hosting the forum. Eligibility is based on the use of a *.argonathrpg.com(.eu) domain.

Other third party projects or interest in the API will be deffered till later once we have the full documentation for the system ready. All projects will require Argonath Network developer approval in advance and prior to allowance. Sandbox access will only be granted after initial approval.
Also here is a preview of the logo!
(http://i.derek-martinez.us/?id=logo)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: murdoxix on January 22, 2014, 04:00:38 am: A very very good new :D! I will be waiting for new updates about this !!! Thank you all for your work.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Axison on March 24, 2014, 01:56:16 pm: Bump, any news on this?
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: SugarD on April 03, 2014, 01:51:49 am: It is still being worked on. The Developers are just hitting a rocky moment in their lives right now.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: luckyluke98 on April 07, 2014, 03:13:30 pm: I Want to be a developer!
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Axison on April 07, 2014, 04:16:44 pm: Quote from: luckyluke98 on April 07, 2014, 03:13:30 pm
I Want to be a developer!
Read the first post, if you meet the requirements... Apply.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: JDC on April 07, 2014, 05:29:40 pm: Tester applications still open?
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: SugarD on April 26, 2014, 12:17:53 pm: Quote from: JDC on April 07, 2014, 05:29:40 pm
Tester applications still open?
Yes.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on May 14, 2014, 06:34:06 am: After some major rewriting and redesigning we're getting closer to a final product. The current source is over 300,000 lines of code in all.

Here's some sneak peaks:
(http://i.derek-martinez.us/view/20140538633406)(http://i.derek-martinez.us/view/20140541241298)

(http://i.derek-martinez.us/view/20140519799713)

While these screens reveal a lot about the project; we still won't reveal much more. We're still interested in an additional developer. I ask this person can be dedicated at least 5+ hours per week.

In a short few weeks we will have a 'open registration' period where people will be allowed to signup on the site prior to its deployment however access to the service will remain limited to Argonath Network developers.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Axison on May 14, 2014, 02:32:02 pm: This looks EPIC, Good Job guys!
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: SugarD on May 14, 2014, 11:18:07 pm: Congratulations to Hamza., who was accepted as a Tester!
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Monty yate on May 15, 2014, 07:29:41 am: Quote from: SugarD on May 14, 2014, 11:18:07 pm
Congratulations to Hamza., who was accepted as a Tester!
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Monty yate on July 05, 2014, 12:13:40 pm: Bump: Any new updates on this?
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: SugarD on July 07, 2014, 11:45:38 pm: Things are moving a little slow right now due to everyone dealing with some real-life stuff. I have tomorrow off from work, so I'll see if I can pester them into getting some work done. ;)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on July 08, 2014, 01:10:07 am: Quote from: Monty yate on July 05, 2014, 12:13:40 pm
Bump: Any new updates on this?

We're in the late stages of development. Due me being the only developer who actually works on it, and my current conditions of moving and such; I've not been able to do as much work as I had planned over the last few months.

@Sugar, don't you dare pester me x)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: SugarD on July 08, 2014, 08:06:53 pm: Quote from: Teddy on July 08, 2014, 01:10:07 am
@Sugar, don't you dare pester me x)
Too late. >=-)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Afyea on July 08, 2014, 08:16:16 pm: Whos Derek :lol: Anyways the sneak peak pics don't show up for me.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on July 10, 2014, 08:06:29 pm: Quote from: -Henry- on July 08, 2014, 08:16:16 pm
Whos Derek :lol: Anyways the sneak peak pics don't show up for me.

Me. My site is down so the previews are down.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on August 23, 2014, 06:22:17 pm: We are promoting this project to the top of the priority list.

If anyone has any way they can help contribute in any of the following areas please contact me:

Documentation Writing
PHP MVC (Strict OOP)
Node.js (sockets.io)
Java or C#
MySQL 5.x
Graphical Design (visual aid)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Traser on August 23, 2014, 06:32:35 pm: Graphical design teddy contact me!
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: KelviNC on August 23, 2014, 06:54:35 pm: Quote from: Traser on August 23, 2014, 06:32:35 pm
Graphical design teddy contact me!

Maybe.. I can give a helping hand too.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Marcel on October 07, 2014, 11:54:46 pm: Quote from: Teddy on August 23, 2014, 06:22:17 pm
We are promoting this project to the top of the priority list.

If anyone has any way they can help contribute in any of the following areas please contact me:

Documentation Writing
PHP MVC (Strict OOP)
Node.js (sockets.io)
Java or C#
MySQL 5.x
Graphical Design (visual aid)

Able to do them all :)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Fruity on October 09, 2014, 01:38:59 pm: Quote from: DHR.Marcel on October 07, 2014, 11:54:46 pm
Able to do them all :)
That's nice :)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Hess on October 10, 2014, 01:36:12 pm: Quote from: DHR.Marcel on October 07, 2014, 11:54:46 pm
Able to do them all :)
(https://i.imgflip.com/axq8g.gif)
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Eliezer on October 15, 2014, 11:49:34 pm: Quote from: Teddy on August 23, 2014, 06:22:17 pm
We are promoting this project to the top of the priority list.

If anyone has any way they can help contribute in any of the following areas please contact me:

Documentation Writing
Graphical Design (visual aid)

I have experience with both, feel free to send me a message.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Axison on February 04, 2015, 08:02:54 am: Mother of Bump,

Is this project currently on hold?
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on February 04, 2015, 08:03:45 am: Yes. Development is frozen.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Axison on February 04, 2015, 08:04:38 am: Quote from: Teddy on February 04, 2015, 08:03:45 am
Yes. Development is frozen.
Gracias Senor
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: Teddy on February 10, 2015, 11:09:48 pm: The project will move forward.

3rd Life beta testers are all automatically accepted in to Argonath Network as that server is being built with Argonath Network authentication.

The forum software might come a bit later unless a skillful enough PHP developer steps forward to develop a plugin.
Title: Re: Project: Argonath Network - Community Needed!
Post by: [NP]Monte Montague on April 21, 2015, 12:12:36 pm: Hi,

Would the recent work on the game servers, virtual machines have been a work of Argonath Network?

Also. SitRep please!!

Kind Regards,
Monte.