Welcome to the next evolution..C4 SOAR

This will be a long post so settle in and read it twice.

We did call this the C4 revolution for a reason, this will be a rebirth of C4 as you know it. Autoexplode while very useful, as become over burdened by the shear volume of issues needing to be resolved and its time to retire it. Thus far AE52 has been a testing ground for me to determine what I could reliably fix server side what had to fixed client side and the best way to handle each issue. Well……Its time to move this to the next level, and I would like to introduce you to it,

Comanche 4 Security, Operations and Repair

hence forth to be called C4 SOAR server and client

C4 SOAR will be phased in during testing and evolve over that period. I am hoping to complete this is three phases. And in as little time as possible as I would really like to be flying and making more productive apps and maps then dealing with all the crap.

Phase one will be dealing only with bugs, cheats and other game related issues.

Phase two will be the addition of server configuration and settings as well as expansion packs.

Phase three will be the incorporation of a third party verification in combination with phase one and two.

Phase one and two are primarily thought out to be for open play servers with phase three being used primarily for squad matches, but still could be used for open play.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phase one will address:
8 hit players
Efam bug
Weapon hacks(all of them)
Hot weapons
Single player command that causes invisibility in multi player.
Tactical Display
Server and player side weapon and health modifiers.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phase two will address:
Configuration of all server settings from the server desktop(full detailed list will follow)
Addition to the server side of two user levels, and addition to the client side of functionality.

Admin:
Allowing every server setting to be configured remotely.
Super User:
Allowing player punt, ban and map cycle remotely.

User modes will be protected by both a username/password combination as well as an IP filter.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phase three will address:
Both the server and the players being verified by a remote third party. Phase three may or may not also include a community wide common ban list. I have not decided on this nor worked out all the details of it, but consider this a viable option in really cleaning this game up. The thoughts so far are that each C4 SOAR server use a common BAN list so banned pilots will be unable to play in any C4 SOAR server period. The questions this raises are how is it determined who goes on it, and how or if can they be taken off of it once added.
Yes some of you cheered and some of you gulped and some just said oh $h1t……I did all three.


The how and what:

The server side app will accept and verify each player. It will allow a player without the client side app to join and fly, but until they are verified they will have no live weapons. This was done to ensure that all servers were joinable by everyone with or without the client app, as news of the client app will trickle out and hopefully the community might also get some new pilots. The server side app will also verify the c4 exe and all game files on the server. As well as continue to do a running check of data and code in ram while running to ensure that it has not been modified or altered. If the initial file check fails or at any point the verification of ram data fails the C4 SOAR server will close itself and C4. The server side app will also include a local reusable/stored ban file for problematic pilots.(see phase three as well)

The client side app will verify all game files on the client and also continue to do a running check of data and code in ram while running to ensure that it has not been modified or altered. If it fails at any point the C4 SOAR client will close itself and C4. Any player that fails verification during play will be automatically punted from the server. I am also considering an option to auto ban after x number of punts.

The third party connection will basically act the same as above but both the server and the player will be verifying to the third party ensuring a clean server and player, and possibly the common ban list.



Doing all of this is basically a home brew of punk busters, each player and server have the same set of files, the cheats and the hacks are ousted. By spreading this to both the client and the server it allows every known bug and future bug to be addressed and repaired, as well as require each to use it. It will also take the work load off of the server increasing game play and quality. It basically takes AE splits it in half and shares the load, but over all reduces the total load as with file verification I will be releasing a patched exe in which I resolved and will continue to resolve as many issues in the actual code as I can making for a true repair not a memory quick fix. This will also assist in all of efforts of zak and the community as a whole with regard to expansion packs. By verifying each file set we will ensure that everyone has the same set of game files and the latest stable expansion/add-on.



I am at the moment in the development stage (about 70% thus far)and hopefully less then a week away from being ready to do some initial private testing. The first test will be selective and I need a few volunteers, if you would like to be apart of it please email me. Realize that this will be a very small group so not everyone will be in it. Once I finish this small initial test I will release a public client side app only at first. When this is fully functional and without issue I will release the server side to go with it. This may seem like an odd process but I want to ensure that everything works and I don’t end up creating more issues or troubles. From there any thing goes as we can fix just about anything with this.

I will have screen shots of both apps and an update posted within a few days, there is more information to go out but I’m tired of typing. Please post any thoughts you have GOOD OR BAD as this is our game not mine, and also idea’s you may have incase I missed anything.

Until the next time keep your heads up as C4 is going to SOAR.


Inso out……………..:waving.gif:

I be more than happy to help Inso DD

Hats off to you Inso, sounds very nice, hope it don't take too long, can't wait. I hope you don't send us a bill when you are fineshed. You don't get paid an hourly wage do you??:waving.gif:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by RED BARON

Hats off to you Inso, sounds very nice, hope it don't take too long, can't wait. I hope you don't send us a bill when you are fineshed. You don't get paid an hourly wage do you??:waving.gif:

---

WoW, Inso this is great news indeed, a fair C4 at last!! Well done...

I was wondering if it would be possible to make SOAR Compatible with existing programs that the C4 GET made. Because I use player manager and host manager a lot.

Also, here is a thought. At the moment, a server can only be DM or TDM. I wonder if it is possible to make the server automatically detect the amount of players on start up if odd amount (for example 7) then it makes its self a DM.
If an even amount of players on start up (for example 8) then it makes its self a TDM server, a mix up in the game type that’s pretty random would bring a welcome change to the C4 experience I think.

This feature would be no good for matches, so it would have to be turned off easily.

Anyway, I do not know if it is possible.
Nevertheless, it is an idea!!

Fantastic Inso, this game is far from dead, as some have made it seem, and the prevention of cheats and tricks, and keeping everyone on a level playing field may bring more (back) to the game. I've recently returned to C4 after long personal break, and it has been a pleasure to fly in the servers again, and this C4 SOAR will make the game better than ever! Keep up the good work, if you need anything from us let us know. :waving.gif:

Great Job, Inso!! We can finally see who flies with honor and who flies with Junk in their trunk. Many have been accused of cheating when It's really just their flying tactics, skills, and experience. Hopefully with this SOAR, we can see who really does what in their game... It's about time we get rid of everyday's crap and accusation with your utility... I've been waiting for the weather to change, and you are about to make that happen. I wish you 2x the good luck and 2 thumbs with making your SOAR utility work perfect. Hopefully, the Skies of C4 will be clear of the pollution and misunderstanding... Thanks to U!

Good Luck (2x!!)

Also from =EFA= Big Thx to you Inso, that you dont let die the fair Players in C4
Great work !

Well what can I say:

Inso strikes again!!



I had the privledge of trying out C4 SOAR for a few maps. Seemed to work like a charm. Seamless and transparent!

Well done buddy...
:thumb: :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:


DD

I agree. :agree.gif: The SOAR ran well enough to earn it's name in my opinion. That was some of the best and funnest games I've played in a while. Exelent work Inso:099.gif:

Well done, Inso! And many thanks for reviving the fair game!

Hey Inso, that sounds awesome :099.gif:

I`m very supprised and very happy in one breath, that something so useful has been done. Yeah, it commes in the right moment for the game...

Big thanks! :bow.gif:
macko[SK=EFA=

Sounds very good to me in deed. I can't wait to see it active. See you soon.:waving.gif:

GoodLuck you know you are no longer a member of SAI, please take your tags off. Thanks

Great to see the C4 community coming back to the servers....Inso! your a big part of that and its greatly appreciated..Thanks!!...:agree.gif: Now I can go and kick SoDam in the nuts again and watch RedBaron fly around with his gear down...you know I could never understand why he did that, but I guess it helps with the "passive distance"......learn something new everyday!:spin:

What key do you press to get the gear up?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by RED BARON

What key do you press to get the gear up?

---

I think its Esc and then Y.

I always use ALT F4.

RB if my last post disturbed you in any way I would like to publicly apologize...it was not intended to be downgrading or malicious in any way.


I've heard that by keeping your gear down your passive shots will "hunt" better and at a greater distance.....dont know if thats true or not...never tried it!

Blue and Rab I tried both of those, they don't seem too work for me. Maybe I have some thing wrong with my computer :waving.gif:
GarretJax thanks I thought maybe you where trying to tell me some thing, becouse I do leave them down a lot for hunting and passive shots and farping is a lot faster too you don't have to put them down again and if you land on water you don't sink. lol

I was always told to raise my gear because it reduced my overall profile to enemy radar. I didnt know about the sinking thing in water, lol, I know Ive shot at pilots (not you) that have been hovering at the water line and it seems I cant always get a kill, using the water to cool their heat signature so the stingers wont track. Hell, I tried it I just sink, LMAO!! So I just keep moveing, stafing and shooting passive on a water map.

Sorry that was a joke in responce to GarretJax's post, the only thing leaving your gear down is make you a bigger target, yes I sink in the water just like every one else does. I just forget to put my gear up at times.

LOL I just wonder how many people read that and then went out and sank in the water not realizing it was a joke.