Resource conversion updates

Mickey · 10-20-2005, 03:39 AM

This is more functional than anything, as the rates didn't change or anything, but I made a good number of changes to the resource conversion area - some to help prevent cheating, some to make things easier on you.

Convenience:
- You can now convert multiple resources at once (some oil, some cotton, etc).

Security:
- You now have to enter a captcha code at the bottom before you can convert.
- The script will pause for a few seconds before it runs to prevent the double-convert trick that would otherwise be discovered and exploited.

Please play with it and let me know if you see any bugs or if you find a way to get around any of the security measures.

Coolman315987 · 10-20-2005, 03:44 AM

Finally you can convert more than one resource at a time! The security thing at the bottom will be a pain but I'll get used to it.

blitzkrieg · 10-20-2005, 03:58 AM

Good one Mickey, just one more though....

As a user interface feature is it posible to use a sliding bar instead of having to manual enter how many of each resource to convert - just slide the bar over to the right and 100% gets converted?

Coolman315987 · 10-20-2005, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blitzkriegmj

Good one Mickey, just one more though....

As a user interface feature is it posible to use a sliding bar instead of having to manual enter how many of each resource to convert - just slide the bar over to the right and 100% gets converted?

That and/or a convert all button. Come on Mickey, it can't be that hard to make a little button...

blitzkrieg · 10-20-2005, 04:43 AM

And then it can be added to the buy armies thing - who has had to buy 990 troops with 74.9 geos? keep going back and forward, back and forward, add 500, add 250, add 100, add 100, add 40, finally done....

And probably a few more applications.

razzam21 · 10-20-2005, 06:04 AM

I am not sure why the captcha code needs to be involved. I believe that any scripting that was being used on the page was so that you didn't have to go to the page 3 times to convert your resources. Making it so that you can do all three at once is a very cool way of doing things and should eliminate that problem. If there was a big problem with users trying to take advantage of your system then I am all for the captcha code. I will just have to take your word on it.

maxxxheimer · 10-20-2005, 07:52 AM

great idea with the "convert-all-3-ressources-at-once-function".
but i'm still missing the "convert all" button, because i don't like it to type in things like that: 209.45

. just hit the button, type in the code and...
hope it's coming soon, Max

Mickey · 10-20-2005, 12:53 PM

I'll build in a convert all soon...

patrickf · 10-20-2005, 03:33 PM

I didnt realise things had chanhed when i went to convert resources and entered in amount for diamonds and hit enter, it obviously came up and said codes didnt match, but then wouldnt let me convert again for a minute. Shouldn't it stop you converting again only if it was successful?

Thanks

Mickey · 10-20-2005, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickf

Shouldn't it stop you converting again only if it was successful?

It does now.

Thanks.

Coolman315987 · 10-20-2005, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey

I'll build in a convert all soon...

Define soon.

Beezer · 10-20-2005, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blooper4912

Define soon.

Between now and next year.

araT · 10-20-2005, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blooper4912

Define soon.

A time not so far from now, but not immediate either.

soon
Pronunciation Key (sn)
adv. soon·er, soon·est

1. In the near future; shortly.
2. Without hesitation; promptly: came as soon as possible.
3. Before the usual or appointed time; early.
4. With willingness; readily: I'd as soon leave right now.
5. Obsolete. Immediately.

T.

Mickey · 10-20-2005, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beezer

Between now and next year.

That's almost certainly true. I may try to work on it tonight, but if I don't get to it then it'll probably have to be next week.

10-20-2005, 03:39 AM	#1
Mickey Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,328	Resource conversion updates This is more functional than anything, as the rates didn't change or anything, but I made a good number of changes to the resource conversion area - some to help prevent cheating, some to make things easier on you. Convenience: - You can now convert multiple resources at once (some oil, some cotton, etc). Security: - You now have to enter a captcha code at the bottom before you can convert. - The script will pause for a few seconds before it runs to prevent the double-convert trick that would otherwise be discovered and exploited. Please play with it and let me know if you see any bugs or if you find a way to get around any of the security measures.

10-20-2005, 03:44 AM	#2
Coolman315987 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 34	Yay! Finally you can convert more than one resource at a time! The security thing at the bottom will be a pain but I'll get used to it.

10-20-2005, 03:33 PM	#9
patrickf Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 38	Slight issue I didnt realise things had chanhed when i went to convert resources and entered in amount for diamonds and hit enter, it obviously came up and said codes didnt match, but then wouldnt let me convert again for a minute. Shouldn't it stop you converting again only if it was successful? Thanks

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10-20-2005, 03:58 AM	#3
blitzkrieg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 323	Good one Mickey, just one more though.... As a user interface feature is it posible to use a sliding bar instead of having to manual enter how many of each resource to convert - just slide the bar over to the right and 100% gets converted?

10-20-2005, 04:43 AM	#5
blitzkrieg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 323	And then it can be added to the buy armies thing - who has had to buy 990 troops with 74.9 geos? keep going back and forward, back and forward, add 500, add 250, add 100, add 100, add 40, finally done.... And probably a few more applications.

10-20-2005, 06:04 AM	#6
razzam21 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 24	I am not sure why the captcha code needs to be involved. I believe that any scripting that was being used on the page was so that you didn't have to go to the page 3 times to convert your resources. Making it so that you can do all three at once is a very cool way of doing things and should eliminate that problem. If there was a big problem with users trying to take advantage of your system then I am all for the captcha code. I will just have to take your word on it.

10-20-2005, 07:52 AM	#7
maxxxheimer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 219	great idea with the "convert-all-3-ressources-at-once-function". but i'm still missing the "convert all" button, because i don't like it to type in things like that: 209.45 . just hit the button, type in the code and... hope it's coming soon, Max

10-20-2005, 12:53 PM	#8
Mickey Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,328	I'll build in a convert all soon...