The best part of the old API was because I was able to modify my server according to it's needs and do it on the fly. I've noticed with all these new plugins that I can't just open a .phar file and change something, and let me tell you, that sucks REALLY hard and will suck even harder in the long run. Not being able to edit a .phar file on the fly is like having an Apple device and needing a jailbreak (because Apple is so insecure about how they feel with their product). With Pocketmine 1.4, will there be a way to modify the source so we can have specific settings to make the game funner for everyone else? People don't realize it yet, but this will be the biggest disappointment for server owners soon to come.
Not being able to edit a .phar isn't a result of a bad product on our end but a lack of knowledge on yours. Code inside a phar isn't obfuscated and can be easily decompressed and worked with.
Can Can't you use [New API] DevTools I open a .phar file with notepad DevTools can be used to also extract and make .phar plugins which would let you see the source code It's only for New API and the plugin is made by awesome Shoghicp
Yea but that takes time in extracting and compiling I know how to make a phar and decompile a phar I was wondering if theres a software like notepad ++ but it shows all the files in the phar file and you can edit it
First, I agree with the point that a user-friendly plugin needs to allow easy modification of values inside. Therefore, I disagree with @Falk's point that being unable to edit values does not symbolize a bad product. Second, I disagree with your point that allowing editing PHAR files easily symbolizes a good product. Instead, a user-friendly plugin should allow users to edit in a config file, or even better, in-game and/or on-console, instead of editing the code directly. Third, I believe @Falk understands what the general public wants and enjoys. If you look at his plugins, they usually have allow you to edit settings in-game. Fourth, please do not be so offensive. You can suggest adding that feature in that plugin's thread if they don't have that feature. Fifth, to answer your question, http://unphar.com is what you may want. Then you will want to use DevTools to load unphar'ed plugins. Sixth, plugin developers sometimes don't want people to edit their plugins, especially when people, like, change "SimpleAuth" into "[Server name]-Auth". Just some, idk.
This is good to know, thanks! Very helpful post and what's old news to you is always new to me and others here who may see your posts.
You're right, I was WAYY too offensive there. I may even get banned now I better watch it next time. It's like I went crazy or something, not cool at all. I would take the time to learn how to program, but as you know that's a lifetime learning experience and I'm already learning other things. I also sort of understand what you mean about some devs not wanting people to edit their files. I can see myself in their shoes. Thanks for the help and insight PEMapModder ^_^ Where can I get devtools at? I looked in the plugin section but I don't see anything, maybe I just missed it. The unphar website you gave me was exactly what I was looking for, now to just compile it back using devtools! When you get a chance take a look at my thread HERE --> http://forums.pocketmine.net/threads/leveling-up-would-give-huge-replay-value-to-this-game.4244/
http://forums.pocketmine.net/plugins/.515/ Using /extractplugin <plugin> in DevTools can also decompress the file into a folder, and it also saves the trouble of network upload/download as well as helps editing directly.
Hmm ok, so this is the plugin 'for' DevTools, but is there any idea where I can get DevTools? I've tried searching the plugin section but I didn't see it. Maybe I just missed it. Strangely I can't seem to find it on google either hehe =]
Ok I think I get it now. I put this in my plugins folder, then load it from the server console? I thought I tried that and it didn't recognize one of the DevTool commands I put in. I'll give it another try. I'm running the Pocketmine 1.4dev version that came out Sunday. Please forgive me for being so new to all of this. Also, I would never edit someone's hard work and try to republish it as my own. If anything I would just simply ask the plugin owner and get his/her approval of the edit to publish. However, I don't intend on publishing others work ^_^ You guys are very helpful to me by coming back and replying when you don't have to. I'll remember your names <3
It is because I am too bored. (This is partially a lie though. I have just written 440 lines and rewritten 126 lines to PocketFactions, xEcon and StatsCore today plus digging into some PocketMine-MP bugs and studying the new entity events they added in the beta release, but I was indeed a bit bored this morning) Look at the bottom of this page
Any idea why the devtools plugin is not loading for me? I put it in my plugins folder. I see no instructions anywhere on how to install and use it, I can only find instructions on what the commands mean. I'm trying to type the commands in the server console and it says it don't exist and even tried using /plugins to see if it's on the list, it's not even there. >_< I type in for example /makeplugin and I get "00:39:40[INFO] Unknown command. Type "help" for help." Apparently the plugin doesn't exist in the console, but it's in the folder. I'm also baffled that this plugin has no installation instructions to be found anywhere. Not even the official website has instructions. :/
