Basilisk extended downtime 08/09/2017

[DDSilver]

I was for a long time someone who couldn't decide on a profession. On live I played literally all of the combat professions for a short time each. I played Tailor and Image Designer but none of the other crafters. Did scout, ranger and CH (never bothered with SL). In the end I had more fun playing Dancer than anything else, and I still was when the CU hit. Not sure if that adds to this exchange.. Think I'm just rambling and reminiscing now...

I can relate...
It was quite a game was it not?

[spiceymeme]

If you have *nix (or whatever generic access to something BASH-like), you could install an MTA and do this:

Made a little powershell script for people who don't have a Linux box -

$sound = new-Object System.Media.SoundPlayer;
$webclient = New-Object System.Net.WebClient
$webClient.DownloadFile("http://www.wavsource.com/snds_2017-07-30_6786517629734627/movies/star_wars/chewy.wav", "$pwd\upsound.wav")
$sound.SoundLocation="$pwd\upsound.wav";

while ($true) {
  $url = "https://www.swgemu.com/status/basilisk.xml"
  $contents = $webclient.DownloadString($url)
  $down = Select-String -Pattern "down" -InputObject $contents
  $up = Select-String -Pattern "up" -InputObject $contents
  $locked = Select-String -Pattern "lock" -InputObject $contents

  if ($up.length -gt 0) {
    Write-Host("The server is UP!")
    $sound.Play();
  }
  if ($down.length -gt 0) {
    Write-Host("The server is still down.")
  }
  if ($locked.length -gt 0) {
    Write-Host("The server is LOCKED, interesting...")
  }
  Start-Sleep -s 30
}

Downloads a chewy wav file, then checks every 30 seconds to see if it's up, down, or locked. If it's up it'll play the chewy sound (every 30 seconds). If you hit ctrl+c it'll end it.

To use this just copy (ctrl+c) the code and open notepad. Paste it into notepad, then save that as "CheckSwg.ps1" (without the quotes) - you should save it to your documents or something. Can't just upload it somewhere for download, Windows will understandably complain if you download a powershell script and try to run it. Obviously run at your own risk, but you can clearly read what it's doing there.

Then browse to wherever you saved it (preferably your Documents) and right click it, and click "Run With Powershell" and a window will open and start checking every 30 seconds.

Edit: fixed a bug

[mdfrage]

there a newish update on what is going on yet?

[Scrapster]

I can relate...
It was quite a game was it not?

Like the first hit of a powerful drug. You'll spend your life chasing it.

[jimmy]

Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope.

[pie123]

In that perfect world of yours, how long did it take for the entire game economy to collapse?
Because in the real world I'd give it a few months before current stock runs out, and chances are pretty decent that the amount of people that chose their crafters as that ONE toon will not be enough to get it back up.

This all the way.

I never really understood the animosity people had for multiple toons. They make it seem like its some conspiracy in which producers gain more benefits and the common consumer is left cheated. More AFK toons lead to more supply, and thus more competition (ultimately leading to lower prices and more content). It's a win-win!

[plainolewhitey]

I bet you go to anything potluck or buffet

There's a potluck buffet?!? WHERE!!!????

[plainolewhitey]

OK ok - we get it. You want a wipe and 2 toons. Can we just leave the thread now for actual updates instead of people pushing their own agendas (yes, i realize the irony of this statement)?

Oh man, you... so serious!

[Dova]

there a newish update on what is going on yet?

Yes. People in Europe are sleeping. 8-)

[rwp389]

Made a little powershell script for people who don't have a Linux box -

$sound = new-Object System.Media.SoundPlayer;
$webclient = New-Object System.Net.WebClient
$webClient.DownloadFile("http://www.wavsource.com/snds_2017-07-30_6786517629734627/movies/star_wars/chewy.wav", "$pwd\upsound.wav")
$sound.SoundLocation="$pwd\upsound.wav";

while ($true) {
  $url = "https://www.swgemu.com/status/basilisk.xml"
  $contents = $webclient.DownloadString($url)
  $down = Select-String -Pattern "down" -InputObject $contents
  $up = Select-String -Pattern "up" -InputObject $contents
  $locked = Select-String -Pattern "lock" -InputObject $contents

  if ($up.length -gt 0) {
    Write-Host("The server is UP!")
    $sound.Play();
  }
  if ($down.length -gt 0) {
    Write-Host("The server is still down.")
  }
  if ($locked.length -gt 0) {
    Write-Host("The server is LOCKED, interesting...")
  }
  Start-Sleep -s 30
}

Downloads a chewy wav file, then checks every 30 seconds to see if it's up, down, or locked. If it's up it'll play the chewy sound (every 30 seconds). If you hit ctrl+c it'll end it.

To use this just copy (ctrl+c) the code and open notepad. Paste it into notepad, then save that as "CheckSwg.ps1" (without the quotes) - you should save it to your documents or something. Can't just upload it somewhere for download, Windows will understandably complain if you download a powershell script and try to run it. Obviously run at your own risk, but you can clearly read what it's doing there.

Then browse to wherever you saved it (preferably your Documents) and right click it, and click "Run With Powershell" and a window will open and start checking every 30 seconds.

Edit: fixed a bug

All you have to do is put your social security number in for the password! Make sure to include DOB lol

[flugel76]

I had 7 accounts

Trust Fund FTW

[birdmanyo]

Are there any other servers to play on with 800+ people?

[Vlada]

Are there any other servers to play on with 800+ people?

You want to get someone banned?

P.S. No, none of them are even close to that number.

[stylish]

House clean.
Yard mowed.
Dishes done.
Laundry started.
I need to kill things and take stuff from them!

[ebayne]

Trust Fund FTW

nah. did it on a teacher's salary. gave up booze and came out money ahead even after paying subs.