[DFBHD] Developing a Server Manager/Remote

[Saka]

Hey,

I've been working on a new Server Manager and Remote client for Black Hawk Down. I'm looking for testers to look for bugs and get feedback on how it runs and plans for the future. I've got it to the point where I believe it can do the bare minimum.

Screenshots can be found on the Github Wiki.

• Allows local and remote server management, giving admins control over various server settings and operations.
• Records detailed player statistics during gameplay on your server.
• Uploads those stats to websites of your choice for public or private viewing.
• Supports Neo.Chronos Babstats v3.5 Web Stats API.

Please check it out at https://github.com/sakakun/HawkSync.

I would really appreciate some feedback. Either here, DM on the BHD Discord Community or best yet make a Feature/Bug report on the GitHub page.

[Scott]

Looks really good, have you had any luck finding testers yet?

[Saka]

Thanks! Currently our squad is using it and they've been pretty quick to let me know if something happens. I've gotten the SM/RC working at the bare minimum. I'm now working on designing more functionality. Switch handling, permissions, etc.

[~BLÃÐE~]

Hey Good Luck with it, i tried a few times but got stuck with the GBL file and gave up on it lol.

[Saka]

I've updated the application to 1.1.2, A lot of the work is on the back-end, with some changes to the UI for future expansion.

OG Post has links to GitHub Page and the Wiki has pictures.

# HawkSync – Feature Set

## Server Tab
- **Start/Stop Server:**
Control server lifecycle with UI status updates.
- **Server Settings Management:**
Configure server path, ports, dedicated mode, passwords, and other core settings.
- **Save/Load Settings:**
Save current server settings or import/export them from files.
- **Restrictions:**
Manage weapon and role restrictions, friendly fire, ping limits, and other gameplay options.

## Maps Tab
- **Available Maps Management:**
View, filter, and refresh available maps from game files.
- **Map Playlist Editing:**
Add, remove, reorder (via keyboard), and save maps in the current playlist (up to 128 maps).
- **Import/Export Playlists:**
Import map playlists from files or export the current playlist.
- **Reset/Refresh Maps:**
Reset available maps to default or refresh the list.
- **Map Filtering:**
Filter available maps by game type or search by map name.
- **Map Actions:**
Update map cycle, play next map, score map, skip map, and update server with new playlist.

## Players Tab
- **Player List Management:**
View connected players and their details.
- **Player Actions:**
(If implemented) Kick, ban, or manage players directly from the UI.

## Bans Tab
- **Ban Management:**
Add bans by player name or IP (with submask support).
- **Ban List Editing:**
Remove bans via UI, including handling records in both name and IP lists.
- **Import/Export Ban Records:**
Import/export bans, including Babstats v3.5 Ban .ini file support.
- **VPN/Firewall Controls:**
(If implemented) Manage VPN and firewall-related bans.

## Chat Tab
- **Send Chat Messages:**
Send messages to the server, with support for channel prefixes and player name substitution.
- **Auto/Slap Messages:**
Add, remove, and manage automated and slap messages for in-game chat.
- **Chat History:**
View and manage chat logs.

## Stats Tab
- **Babstats Integration:**
Enable/disable web stats, set update/report intervals, and test server connectivity.
- **Announcements:**
Enable/disable web stats announcements.
- **Player & Weapon Stats:**
View detailed player and weapon statistics, with periodic updates and reporting.
- **Save/Load Stat Settings:**
Save and load web stats configuration.

## Admins Tab
- **Admin Accounts:**
Add, edit, or delete admin accounts with role selection.
- **Admin List:**
View and manage the list of admin users.
- **Permissions:**
(If implemented) Configure admin permissions.

## Profile Tab
- **Profile Management:**
View and edit server profile information and settings.
Remote Client only has View Access only

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### General UI Features
- **Dynamic Controls:**
UI elements enable/disable based on server status and settings.
- **Data Grids:**
Interactive grids for maps, bans, admins, chat messages, and stats.
- **Status Bar:**
Real-time server status and information display.

### Remote Access
- **Remote Feature:**
All above features are accessible remotely via the Remote Client, mirroring Server Manager functionality over a secure connection.

[Scott]

Looking pretty good! You've done a nice job with this tool