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You think Bob is the missing link??

There's another anti-cheat site??

Where is this post that was edited for 'damn'??

I just randomly downloaded about 15 logs from our repository test. There is no mention of RCON passwords in any of the files. These logs are the same as what is in your pb folder. I've parsed 100's of these logs and at no time has there ever been any sensitive data. You all need to feel comfortable with using the repository because when the real pbbans system is online, that is how we will accept log violations. The current format is way too insecure. Any admin could post a fake log violation. With the repository, the logs are encrypted and streamed to us. We also need these logs to fatten up the MPI. I understand if some of you are hesitent about doing this. There is very little documentation on the repository.

Why do you continue to post here? Why do you continue to PM certain members telling them what to do? Don't you have some threads to go lock?

So what are we supposed to do? We're not Punkbuster, we can't add new cheat detection to the PB software. All we can do is combine bans from participating server admins and hope any ET admin that wants a cheat-free server uses the list. We'll never be able to stop every cheater. My advice: find a few good servers where you know the admins and know they try to run as cheat-free a server as possible. In regards to your other post, if you are a server admin, sign up. If not, encourage the admins where you play to sign up.

Damn... who's desk setup is that in the picture on your monitor Rob? That kicks ass!

I haven't looked into the repository yet, but this is how it will work: If you are using the repository, you won't need to do anything. Your logs will be parsed and violations added without you having to do anything. You won't need PAT or any other program. Technically, the only thing that needs to be figured out is associating the log files with admin accounts here at pbbans. Parsing and logging the violations is easy. I'll create an archive system that will organize all the incoming logs. If you do not use the repository, you will need to submit your logs to us. PAT will take care of this for you automatically, or you can submit them manually. There will also be a PHP version of PAT that will have a mini-MPI (for your server(s)) and a few other admin tools. At this point, I don't think we should make the repository mandatory. It is still in the testing stages and some admins may not want to use it for a variety of reasons. I don't have an ETA for any of this. As Bob said, I have limited time for PBBans right now. I want to thank all of you who PMed and e-mailed me with well wishes after the death of my father. I won't forget that.