Questions about Scripts (Help a noob admin!)

[boxman80 964]

Howdy folks. So far i've been running my server just "out of the box" as provided by Vilayer. We've been fairly happy with this so far. However I'm hearing more and more positive things about thes custom "scripts" that can be used on servers to do wonderful things such as having AI patrols, adding custom buildings, chanings vehicle spawns, adding in different vehicles, being able to build bases like in Wasteland, having vehicle towing or drops etc. etc.

After doing a bit of research it looks like it's just the Missions.pbo file that contains these scripts. I've googled around to try and find out more but havent really found anyhing definitive on where to get pre-made scripts or even how to create tehse scripts. Some sources suggest these scripts can be made from scratch using the in-game edior, others seem to be purely code based.

Can anyone out there help clarify this for me and maybe point me in the right direction of where to begin to understand all this please? Ideally all I want to do is add a few pre-made custom scripts to the server nice and easy like without having to mess about too much, or am I being overly optermistic there?

[Rage VG 4033]

I may be wrong, but I believe it's to my understanding that discussion of script/mission editing isn't condoned here. I wouldn't have a clue, but I'm just letting you know.

[boxman80 964]

Well if thats the case I'm sure this will be moved to the grave yard, in which case i'd be happy to chat this over via PM.

Edited March 21, 2013 by Box

[Fraggle (DayZ) 15720]

No it's cool, it might help some other admins too if someone can help you out. I moved it to the Private Hive area.

[boxman80 964]

Cheers. I've got a contact who can help me out with a couple of scripts but I'd still like some more information and background knowledge on the subject.

[PK Richie 507]

For server side scripting and mission editing you want to be at opendayz.net, You'll find so many helpful posts over there for customizing your Dyaz server.

[{GBYC} EvilBunny 61]

what you want to know mate...

if you check out my server post you will see i have successfully added;

http://dayzmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/120135-need-more-people-pls-try-us-devils-castle-will-fall-dayz-1761-gbyc-rmod-new-abandoned-cities-extras-alt-loot-tables-sidechat-on/#entry1143445

Custom load screens

Custom death messages

Edited heli loot tables

Added custom areas like minor bases and new abandoned city

Custom debug monitor

Custom skins

Clan skins automated programs

My own program to create server events and pvp scenarios

extra vehicles and loads more

read my OP listed above there are far more details on there about the changes i have made

So let me know what most interests you

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

Do you have a MY SQL seup already for the server?

[boxman80 964]

Do you have a MY SQL seup already for the server?

Not yet we're using Vilayers standard hive mysql ,i wanted to explore what was needed and recommendd first beore we moved to having a custom setup.

[{GBYC} EvilBunny 61]

Not yet we're using Vilayers standard hive mysql ,i wanted to explore what was needed and recommendd first beore we moved to having a custom setup.

see my above post mate and PM me if you wanna talk further

[boxman80 964]

what you want to know mate...

if you check out my server post you will see i have successfully added;

http://dayzmod.com/f...n/#entry1143445

Custom load screens

Custom death messages

Edited heli loot tables

Added custom areas like minor bases and new abandoned city

Custom debug monitor

Custom skins

Clan skins automated programs

My own program to create server events and pvp scenarios

extra vehicles and loads more

read my OP listed above there are far more details on there about the changes i have made

So let me know what most interests you

I'm interested in all of those things really, depending on how hard they are to implement and manage I guess.

[{GBYC} EvilBunny 61]

I'm interested in all of those things really, depending on how hard they are to implement and manage I guess.

well my personal programs are not simple so we can push those to one side for now..

fast and easy fixes for maximum enhancement would be mission edits...

Things like custom death messages extra vehicles and bases.

The one that has maximum impact for little effort is custom loading screen

join my server even if its just to dc again but you will see what you can do with just 1 picture file

for that change you literally just need access to the MPMissions folder on your rented server

Edited March 21, 2013 by {GBYC} EvilBunny

[boxman80 964]

Sent youa PM and will check out your server for sure. Thanks again.