Argonath radio. While ingame! [Released - V 1.1 - new version is out]

[Gird3r]

After 2 posts that motivated me some, and that I got confirmed that it really works, i'm now going to release:

Argonath radio. While ingame!

In all honestly, can someone come up with a better name for the software? However, I will use this one for now.

Download link is attached.

Okay, quick info:

You need to have Internet explorer V 6 or later installed (I think, not tested but the software is made with VB 2008 express edition, so I assume you need to.)
You need to have Windows media player installed (V 9 and upwards is okay I think, again untested if it's really required)

Read the Help tab inside the software for instructions on how to autostart SA-MP togheter with this software.

Terms of service

You may NOT:

a) Claim it as your own, credits please
b) Use it to spam the Argonath radio server (since it checks for input every 1 millisecond, this might be possible, but I don't think someone can generate enough to actually cause harm)
c) Reverse engineer

You may:
f) Enjoy it
u) Spread it outside Argonath RPG
n)Provide feedback


This software is provided on the condition that I might not be held responsible for any damage done to your system for using it.
(altough the codes in it should not cause any damage, i'm saying this for my own security)

It's not a cheat software, f**k off if that was what you was searching for.

Bugs in PM, feedback in topic. Thank you.  :roll:

By Gird3r, for free. For Argonath RPG, and for fun.

Enjoy.

Note: if Admins deem this software suspicious, then I will provide source code.

Note2: If you don't place SAMP.htm inside C: the program will crash, as it wont be able to find the file. It's also required if you want to be able to turn off the radio.

[TruthSvensson]

Hotkeys which gives advantage over other players are not allowed like when you press f1 it says ''/me takes out his weapon'' so it is not a problem for you to release this program and many people will be thankful to you (Including me )

[Wash]

Where do I download?

EDIT: It has to be allowed. It doesn't give any advantage over players ingame. Listening to Argonath Radio cannot enable you to gain any advantage over anyone, apart from the 'music high' you may get.

[Gird3r]

Released, check first post!

Also, don't bother about all the files in the mapp, however, all files must be in the same mapp, so extract the mapp somewhere on your computer.

EDIT: Step by step picture guide coming soon...

Edit: Shit saw a mistake! Forgot to tell the real Combo.

The keycombo is:

Ctrl + Numkey 3 + R


Sorry for the mistake. Will fix it in the next version.

[Wash]

Works like a dream. Follow the instructions and it's perfect.

Very nice job!

[Gird3r]

While I am at it, as this program works kinda like a keylogger (checking if you pressed the button combination in order to activate the radio) it might be picked up by antivirus.

[Mafs]

So eh.. you can listen to the Argonath Radio while in-game?
I'll stick to Winamp and the Argonath Radio IP, easier for me

[Gird3r]

So eh.. you can listen to the Argonath Radio while in-game?
I'll stick to Winamp and the Argonath Radio IP, easier for me

Okay, you own chooise. 

[Seskom]

Hmm it says to copy .ini file from folder but there is no .ini file

[Wash]

.ini file is the configuration file called 'SAMP'.

[Gird3r]

Hmm it says to copy .ini file from folder but there is no .ini file

As wash said.

There's an .ini file called: SAMP.

Copy it to your hardrive C:

You can't place it elsewhere, otherwise it will not work.

Infor next version I might improve it and add an easy way to define targets and so on. If I can.

EDIT: Now you have 3 seconds to release the buttons, this means you wont have to be quick as an elit cs player when releasing buttons. This also gives the code time to check if you pressed the buttons.

Now beginning work on Status checker (If radio is online or offline).

EDIT2: The status checker is partially working I think, however I have no means to test it since the radio is currently on, and therefor I can not check if it recnogizes the word "Disabled" in the server.

Quick rundown: It checks if the webpage contains the word Disabled, if it does displays red text saying "Radio is offline" and if it does not find the word Disabled, it displays a green text saying "Radio is online".

Will test the server status when the radio goes offline.

As for other bug fixes:

You are given 3 seconds when pressing buttons, wich means you can hold the buttons for 2 seconds without it spamming the codes. This should give you enough time to release the buttons, and enough time for the code to open the Argonath radio.

In short terms, no more having to be uber mega quick on pressing buttons.

However, at the loss of this, it takes about 1-3 seconds before it closes connection with the radio, but that's liveable. Considering that it does not insta active the off command or vice versa when pressing buttons.

When I get the status checker to work, I will clean up the mess, make it proper and then release it as Version 1.1

If it works well, I will expand on it to allow customizeable buttons (your own hotkeys!)
I will also make it even easier to store the sa-mp.exe path, wich means. No more need to go into the SAMP.ini. Hurray for being lazy.

To be honest with you, I don't like lying. But this program is uber easy made. Yes, anyone can make it if they have basic knowledge of Visual basic 2008 and some google searching skills. Also, at the moment it does not actually close connection, instead when it "stops" the argonath radio, it goes to www.google.com to make it sound like it stopped.

Hate google? No worries, I will try to remove this and make a better way for it when I get to/know how.

News: Version 1.1 released.

As usual, report bugs in PM, feedback is welcome on topic instead.