When are you all going to update bnls?

When someone clicks the Update button.

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg128016#msg128016 date=1126648385]
When are you all going to update bnls?
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Around the time that you get pissed off enough to implement local hashing on your bot.

[quote author=rabbit link=topic=12802.msg128032#msg128032 date=1126654069]
When someone clicks the Update button.
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Na, more like when someone issues the command downloadfile and patchhashfiles.  Of course, I can do it but BNLS doesn't listen to me :P

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg128016#msg128016 date=1126648385]
When are you all going to update bnls?
[/quote]Ah, you must be new here.

[quote author=Joe link=topic=12802.msg128074#msg128074 date=1126667549]
[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg128016#msg128016 date=1126648385]
When are you all going to update bnls?
[/quote]Ah, you must be new here.
[/quote]

Anyone else get a kick out of that as much as i did?

I was told it will be updated this Friday :P

[quote author=rabbit link=topic=12802.msg128032#msg128032 date=1126654069]
When someone clicks the Update button.
[/quote]

Ya know that's not to bad of an idea! Why doesn't someone create a packet where vL members (or trusted friends) are allowed to update a product simply by sending a version byte update packet?

[quote author=Networks link=topic=12802.msg128097#msg128097 date=1126706445]
[quote author=rabbit link=topic=12802.msg128032#msg128032 date=1126654069]
When someone clicks the Update button.
[/quote]

Ya know that's not to bad of an idea! Why doesn't someone create a packet where vL members (or trusted friends) are allowed to update a product simply by sending a version byte update packet?
[/quote]

That's not how BNLS works, anyway.  BNLS takes commands from trusted sources to download and apply a patch from Battle.net.

[quote author=Networks link=topic=12802.msg128097#msg128097 date=1126706445]
[quote author=rabbit link=topic=12802.msg128032#msg128032 date=1126654069]
When someone clicks the Update button.
[/quote]

Ya know that's not to bad of an idea! Why doesn't someone create a packet where vL members (or trusted friends) are allowed to update a product simply by sending a version byte update packet?
[/quote]

One already exists, see this message.

For those wanting an explanation of why nobody has updated it, read the following:
The person who I was in contact last night said the only time available to update BNLS will most likely be this upcoming Friday.  The reason why is because of the newer MPQ formats.  BNLS may crash from them and that would only create a mess.  So he needs a day where he knows he has time to fix it and deal with it just incase something of that nature happens (like the last time D2 updated it was getting some filesize mismatch error).

Hrmm still not updated  ???

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg128449#msg128449 date=1126936328]
Hrmm still not updated  ???
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Patience is a virtue. Especially when your depending on others. You can always use hashes?  ;D

When you wait for it to be updated, use hashes. Its not hard.. Get the 3 current SC hashes (Battle.snp, storm.dll, starcraft.exe). Go to your SB Folder and create 'STAR' and 'SEXP'. Place those 3 files in both of them folders. Then go to your SB, Settings -> Advanced -> Choose Local Hashing. I think its "Settings -> Advanced". I'm going by the top of my head.. Please correct me if im wrong.

You're assuming everyone is using StealthBot, which sucks, and on top of that is a retarded thing to do.  Stop assuming things.

[quote author=rabbit link=topic=12802.msg128512#msg128512 date=1126987491]
You're assuming everyone is using StealthBot, which sucks, and on top of that is a retarded thing to do.  Stop assuming things.
[/quote]

Thank you rabbit. Any ways I dont use stealth bot. I use another bot that only works with bnls.

Starcraft will be updated soon.

Thanks.

You're welcome!

What's the point of using BNLS when it takes this long for it to be updated?

I haven't reconnected since before BNLS needed to be updated.

[quote author=Lord[nK] link=topic=12802.msg128548#msg128548 date=1127004199]
What's the point of using BNLS when it takes this long for it to be updated?
[/quote]
That's a very good point. One I wish I knew the answer to. In another thread, Spht mentioned how BNLS is updated on its own, all it needs is someone to give it to correct patch to download. This just makes me think even more as to why it takes as long as it does to download. I think someone mentioned how the Starcraft MPQ formats were changed, but I don't know much about this in detail. Does anyone else?

[quote author=Lord[nK] link=topic=12802.msg128548#msg128548 date=1127004199]
What's the point of using BNLS when it takes this long for it to be updated?
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If you'd like to write a new patcher or get Skywing to send you his code so you can fix it, be our guest

Someone let me know when pigs fly, I would like get a few pictures to send into the tabloids.

[quote author=LordNevar link=topic=12802.msg128557#msg128557 date=1127007650]
Someone let me know when pigs fly, I would like get a few pictures to send into the tabloids.
[/quote]

Uh?

He means one of the following:
1. Contacting Skywing is damn near impossible
2. Skywing wouldn't just hand out his code
3. See 1, then see 2.

[quote author=rabbit link=topic=12802.msg128560#msg128560 date=1127012275]
He means one of the following:
1. Contacting Skywing is damn near impossible
2. Skywing wouldn't just hand out his code
3. See 1, then see 2.
[/quote]

My how the answers present themselves, with no or little work on my part.

[quote author=Spht link=topic=12802.msg128534#msg128534 date=1126995269]
Starcraft will be updated soon.
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How soon you think?

Now.  ;D

It's interesting how everyone complains about a free service that Skywing allows you to use.  Think of it like this: BNLS is his own little project.  You being able to use it is just luck.  It's not your's, you paid nothing, it's only his and you should stop being so ungrateful.

[quote author=Soul Taker link=topic=12802.msg128597#msg128597 date=1127067564]
It's interesting how everyone complains about a free service that Skywing allows you to use.  Think of it like this: BNLS is his own little project.  You being able to use it is just luck.  It's not your's, you paid nothing, it's only his and you should stop being so ungrateful.
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You didn't answer my question.

[quote author=Soul Taker link=topic=12802.msg128597#msg128597 date=1127067564]
It's interesting how everyone complains about a free service that Skywing allows you to use.  Think of it like this: BNLS is his own little project.  You being able to use it is just luck.  It's not your's, you paid nothing, it's only his and you should stop being so ungrateful.
[/quote]So if I gave Skywing a dollar....

then you would be considered a good tipper
;D ;D ;D ;D

Hello, every one bnls is down again do to blizzard updating crap for the 1,000
time.
Blizzard has just released a new patch for Warcraft III RoC/TFT, so neither will work with BNLS.

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg128817#msg128817 date=1127267529]Hello, every one bnls is down again do to blizzard updating crap for the 1,000
time.
Blizzard has just released a new patch for Warcraft III RoC/TFT, so neither will work with BNLS.[/quote]

Given that these games were never that great to begin with, and suffered a number of serious deficiencies in the chat interface, I fail to see how this is a problem. :)  You shouldn't be logging on as War3.  Among other things, doing so implies that you actually wasted money on it.

[quote author=Soul Taker link=topic=12802.msg128597#msg128597 date=1127067564]
It's interesting how everyone complains about a free service that Skywing allows you to use.  Think of it like this: BNLS is his own little project.  You being able to use it is just luck.  It's not your's, you paid nothing, it's only his and you should stop being so ungrateful.
[/quote]

Convenience.

So any one know when bnls will be back up?

Yes.

When?

When a bird flies into a ceiling fan.

-.- .... why dont you stop relying on BNLS and go hash :)

Why is this topic still open..

[quote author=Spilled[DW] link=topic=12802.msg129253#msg129253 date=1127621383]
-.- .... why dont you stop relying on BNLS and go hash :)
[/quote]

Well thats because I use another bot that only use bnls. No hashes at all.

[quote author=Spilled[DW] link=topic=12802.msg129253#msg129253 date=1127621383]
-.- .... why dont you stop relying on BNLS and go hash :)
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What's the difference?  You use hashes either way

Because with BNLS someone else is in control of those hashings. And when it's down, your screwed. And doing the hashing locally means your in control, and it is never down.
~-~(HDX)~-~

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg129255#msg129255 date=1127624585]
[quote author=Spilled[DW] link=topic=12802.msg129253#msg129253 date=1127621383]
-.- .... why dont you stop relying on BNLS and go hash :)
[/quote]

Well thats because I use another bot that only use bnls. No hashes at all.
[/quote]

Then get a different bot.

[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=12802.msg129365#msg129365 date=1127713160]
[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg129255#msg129255 date=1127624585]
[quote author=Spilled[DW] link=topic=12802.msg129253#msg129253 date=1127621383]
-.- .... why dont you stop relying on BNLS and go hash :)
[/quote]

Well thats because I use another bot that only use bnls. No hashes at all.
[/quote]

Then get a different bot.
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or code it yourself :)

I'm not good with visual basic. All I'm asking is just some one to update bnls. Is that so much to ask for?

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg129388#msg129388 date=1127745698]
I'm not good with visual basic. All I'm asking is just some one to update bnls. Is that so much to ask for?
[/quote]

1) learning visual basic is not the only option for making a bot.

2) BNLS is a free service, so yeah.. it IS too much to ask for.

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg129388#msg129388 date=1127745698]
I'm not good with visual basic. All I'm asking is just some one to update bnls. Is that so much to ask for?
[/quote]

How about using BNCSUtil?

[quote author=l2k-Shadow link=topic=12802.msg129390#msg129390 date=1127745939]
[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg129388#msg129388 date=1127745698]
I'm not good with visual basic. All I'm asking is just some one to update bnls. Is that so much to ask for?
[/quote]

1) learning visual basic is not the only option for making a bot.

2) BNLS is a free service, so yeah.. it IS too much to ask for.
[/quote]


So what bnet is a free service.

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg129498#msg129498 date=1127861486]
[quote author=l2k-Shadow link=topic=12802.msg129390#msg129390 date=1127745939]
[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg129388#msg129388 date=1127745698]
I'm not good with visual basic. All I'm asking is just some one to update bnls. Is that so much to ask for?
[/quote]

1) learning visual basic is not the only option for making a bot.

2) BNLS is a free service, so yeah.. it IS too much to ask for.
[/quote]


So what bnet is a free service.
[/quote]

I'd have to disagree. Blizzard prompts you to purchase a product of theirs to access Battle.net. BNLS does not ask you to purchase anything.

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg129498#msg129498 date=1127861486]
So what bnet is a free service.
[/quote]
Ask Blizzard to update their free service so that it doesn't require you to hash anything.  See what they say.

Well jbnls is a free service.

lol, "JBNLS" ::)

WarZone: A lot of people have posted about bots that can only connect to vL's BNLS server. Some have suggested editing the hosts file to point to a JBLS one.

[quote]How about using BNCSUtil?[/quote]

The (CSB) of local hashing  :P

[quote author=raylu link=topic=12802.msg129527#msg129527 date=1127872015]
WarZone: A lot of people have posted about bots that can only connect to vL's BNLS server. Some have suggested editing the hosts file to point to a JBLS one.
[/quote]


In order to do that I would need the source code

[quote author=warzone link=topic=12802.msg129539#msg129539 date=1127879702]
In order to do that I would need the source code
[/quote]
No you dont hes refering to your local Host file.
Can be found in c:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\
you can open it in notepad. It's a file that overides DNS resolution. I would advise against doing this. Many people mess it up and end up sjut gettign annoyed.
~-~(HDX)~-~

[quote author=David link=topic=12802.msg129531#msg129531 date=1127874462]
[quote]How about using BNCSUtil?[/quote]

The (CSB) of local hashing  :P
[/quote]Not quite.  BNCSutil just makes the process easier, it does not do everything for the programmer.  One must still send, recieve, and handle all packets, as well as control all socket events manually.

Well I tried it woudent work. I mean does any one know when bnls will be back up? I'm not demanding any thing I am just asking. And yes I know bnls is a free service.

Interesting: BNLS is hosted by Yoni and Skywing of Valhalla Legends. The address to connect to BNLS is also at Valhalla Legends. The vL site is down. BNetDocs site is also down. BNLS is also down.

Perhaps the "maintence" Arta/Kp referred to is much more extensive than originally thought to be?

In any case, to answer your question Warzone-- BNLS will be back up when it's back up-- until then just either use an alternative BNLS server, or just use local hashing. I'm assuming the bot you're using is a Flawed, and I'm also assuming you're using an old version that *supposedly* isn't backdoored.

In that case, the only thing I can tell you is to essentially either switch to another bot, because as per Yoni and Skywing's track record, the server will be updated when it's updated-- if it's not anytime soon, then so be it.

Suggestion: PM either Yoni or Skywing. Although I doubt a response will be forthcoming.

So... Switch to another bot that either allows using a different BNLS server, or allows usage of local hashing?  ;)

no.

[quote author=Yoni link=topic=12802.msg129735#msg129735 date=1128104500]
no.
[/quote]

Care to elaborate on that 'no'?

[quote author=Kyro link=topic=12802.msg129742#msg129742 date=1128112185]
[quote author=Yoni link=topic=12802.msg129735#msg129735 date=1128104500]
no.
[/quote]

Care to elaborate on that 'no'?
[/quote]

Most likely, no.

I think it was directed towards the [quote]Suggestion: PM either Yoni or Skywing. Although I doubt a response will be forthcoming.[/quote]

Warning: This post may be inappropriate for small children, the programming illiterate, those who are pregnant, under the influence of alcohol, and those who are prone to heart attacks.

BNLS will be updated as soon as someone wants to update it, no sooner, perhaps later.

FAQ Time!

Why isn't BNLS updated yet?
Because nobody feels like [s]wasting[/s] using their time updating it. They'll get arround to it eventually.

WarCraft III doesn't work with BNLS!! p1z f1xx0r
Reverse it yourself please. You might just be able to find out half of what does work. =)

Where is the source code for the hosts file changer?
Open regedit and change EXE files to point to Winamp, and it'll be on your desktop. No joke.

Why is BNLS down?
Because BNLS is currently what we all know to be the logical inverse of up. Man, that was a stupid answer. =(.

For LoRd: Why are you using BNLS in the first place?
Because its easy to use and requires absolutely no setup (on your part).

Are there any alternate servers?
For CSB, only if your a 1337h3x0r (yes, hex). If the former is true, or you use a bot with a customizable server, use hdx.no-ip.org.

plz make this wrk
Welcome to the vL forums. For your sanity and mine, spell out your damn words (<3 everyone). On a side note, you should write a bot. I admit to failing plenty an attempt, not to lack of skill, but to lack of detication. Writing a Battle.net chatbot is a lot of hard work (CSB is cheating) and not just everyone can do it. Just writing a client is difficult, try writing a remote hashing server. A remote hashing server that automatically can update itself. Yeah, good luck. =)

Can I host a BNLS server?
Look into JBLS.

Anything else?

Note: Please don't ban me for that. I just had to vent a little steam. =p

[quote author=Joe link=topic=12802.msg129769#msg129769 date=1128138873]
Are there any alternate servers?
For CSB, only if your a 1337h3x0r (yes, hex). If the former is true, or you use a bot with a customizable server, use hdx.no-up.org.
[/quote]
That addressz0rz isn't working. Help mez0rz.

[quote]Are there any alternate servers?
For CSB, only if your a 1337h3x0r (yes, hex). If the former is true, or you use a bot with a customizable server, use hdx.no-up.org.[/quote]

I believe your server is: hdx.no-ip.org , that may just be me though ;D

lol @ Joe's post. I can understand why he'd feel the need to vent though. Many Battle.net users have come to rely on BNLS so much that they forget it's ran by people who have their own lives to attend to. They should take this opportunity to use local hashing rather than complaining and saying that they are "lazy."

Yeah, hdx.no-ip.org.

Exactly, Explicit.

I made too many ambiguous references, but oh well.

Why is anyone still posting to this? This is all common knowledege, and has been explained many times in the past. If people can't figure it out by now, than they have no right to be here complaining. Just ignore them, and try to move on with your lives.

[quote author=LordNevar link=topic=12802.msg129820#msg129820 date=1128228830]
Why is anyone still posting to this? This is all common knowledege, and has been explained many times in the past. If people can't figure it out by now, than they have no right to be here complaining. Just ignore them, and try to move on with your lives.
[/quote]

We gave people an alternate server to connect to. This should be the end of it now.

[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=12802.msg129823#msg129823 date=1128231539]
[quote author=LordNevar link=topic=12802.msg129820#msg129820 date=1128228830]
Why is anyone still posting to this? This is all common knowledege, and has been explained many times in the past. If people can't figure it out by now, than they have no right to be here complaining. Just ignore them, and try to move on with your lives.
[/quote]

We gave people an alternate server to connect to. This should be the end of it now.
[/quote]

I will contribute my maximum potential in this post with the answer: Yep.

P.S: That sentence = "Why is this thread still open?" ::)

Temporary solution is my post in This thread for those that need the quick fix.