Battle.net Gateway Editor

[Jailout2000]

Ok everyone, I have finally got off my butt to complete BNGE v2.0, Warcraft III does not seem to like how BNGE saves the registry key, I cannot fix this.

Shortened post so we can cut to the chase (Original post) -- Download Latest Version.
That above download will automatically redirect you to the latest download link for BNGE, so by coming here you will always have the latest, up-to-date, version.

Starting in BNGE v2, automatic updates will be available, so you will never need to browse anywhere to get the latest version, just open BNGE and check for any updates.

Congratulations/Thanks to:
- Jailout2000, for making the editor.
- Blizzard Entertainment, for making Starcraft and Warcraft, my 2 top games. =)
- REAL Software, for making my compiler (which made BNGE).

(Note: Original post has been replaced with the above one, there is no history of that post, sorry)

To the moderators: I could not upload BNGE as an attachment for some reason, I got an error with uploading by URL and from my computer.

http://www.Jailout2000.com/UPD/BNGE/2.0.0.0d.zip:
Upload failed due to failure writing temporary file.

Connection interrupted.
The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading.
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[Jailout2000]

The original post is below, I edited this post as there is no reason for it anymore, however some of you might find it useful.

This post is for BNGE v1, not the current one.

Update ::

Fixed bugs (1):
- The timezone for 'Restore Blizzard's Defaults' doesn't correctly go to your timezone.
- Now correctly positions the window when it is being ran for the first time.

Known bugs (4):
- The text that displays the default server doesn't update when you delete the default server.
- The default server doesn't change when it's deleted (i haven't tested this but in starcraft it should go to the first server in the list).
- The registry key saves in REG_SZ instead of it's original and default REG_MULTI_SZ (but it seems to be fine).
- When the editor opens, the last character in the display name of the last server is removed.

I provided colors along with various alignment tools, and an extra color code that most hacks don't have.

Also, there is one property or setting that i couldn't figure out what was for, it seemed to never change and always had 1001 has it's value, just in case it does change my editor will load it in, and then save it in without just saying "1001" instead, this property seems to be ignored in the other editors too, this value i think is either some sort of version number or an authentication code, but i honestly wouldn't know without further testing.

I found out what this is, it IS a version byte telling starcraft what version or format the listing is in, how ever at this time I only know of 1 format, so I'll keep it this way.

You can get the program/editor HERE.

Again, I might not update this post when I make any updates.

[XGhozt]

Nice, but it needs some work still. Line up the buttons and make an icon for the program! (please)

[Jailout2000]

The original post is below, I edited this post as there is no reason for it anymore, however some of you might find it useful.

This post is for BNGE v1, not the current one.

Line up the buttons and make an icon for the program!

I'm not a person that likes a good GUI, unless it's inside a game like Starcraft (hacks can have GUI's in starcraft), and also I've never made an icon for a program before, wanna make one for me?

Anyway, since I can't seem to find a way to edit my post above, I have to keep posting. :|

Battle.net Gateway Editor "BNGE" by Jailout2000
Version 1.0.1.0
http://www.Jailout2000.com/

UPDATE :: January 26th, 2008.
- Added a new color (Black, and now invisible!).
- Added an example of using the 'Copy' color.
- Made it change the default server if you removed it.
- The bug where it would not include the last character of the last server when starting fixed itself somehow.

Example of using the 'Copy' color.
- Add a new server, set the timezone and address.
- Clear the display name, then press a color.
- Now in the display name type the first letter of your server's name.
- Then press the copy color button, and type the rest of your server's name.
- Hit save and your done, now go into Starcraft and look at your result.

You can find BNGE at my website.
Or, you can click here and download it directly from my site.

Here's a snapshot of what my editor can do:

(For clarity, Exodus is another Battle.net server that is combined with U.S. West, and the scroll bar you see well, I have one more server that isn't there called LocalHost).

Edit: I should probably mention that the last bug that I said was fixed isn't fixed, it just doesn't happen until StarCraft modifies the list, but for some reason I can't find how to fix this bug, sorry.

Thanks!
-Jailout2000

[Jailout2000]

The original post is below, I edited this post as there is no reason for it anymore, however some of you might find it useful.

This post is for BNGE v1, not the current one.

OK so my site went down for some odd reason today so I'm posting the attachment here.

Please note that it might not be the latest version if I ever make any changes.

-Jailout2000

[kiriamba]

Who can will throw of servers here
Excuse for my English I from Russia

[HARD_ON]

Google it, silly.

[loko_000]

WTF

[deceptacon]

good! thanks this i need

[Jailout2000]

The original post is below, I edited this post as there is no reason for it anymore, however some of you might find it useful.

This post is for BNGE v1, not the current one.

Yes I know this is kinda old, but I just thought I'd like to let everyone know that it only works for Starcraft and Warcraft TWO, it will not work with Warcraft 3 because it uses a different windows registry key.

At this time I do not plan to implement this.

Also, if using Warcraft 2, any color codes you added will not be parsed, and the server's name will look funny.

If using Diablo 2, I honestly don't know because I haven't tested it on Diablo 2, however according to how the windows registry is laid out and how Blizzard laid it out for their games, I would be willing to bet it works with Diablo 2.

Edit: The last character of the last server being removed is caused because my editor saves the key as a string, while Blizzard saves it has a multiline string. My compiler does not support multiline strings, so I had to handle the multiple lines myself in the program, this is why the character gets removed, for whatever reason.

Edit 2: In case anyone wants to know, Blizzard's beta server that you see in Warcraft III (beta.battle.net) will not allow Starcraft, you can add this server if you want and see for yourself.

-Jailout2000

[nano351]

I've tried Diablo II colored server names. They show up fine but only when your changing servers. The Button will say "Gateway:" but it works fine

[Sinz]

Yes I know this is kinda old, but I just thought I'd like to let everyone know that it only works for Starcraft and Warcraft TWO, it will not work with Warcraft 3 because it uses a different windows registry key.

At this time I do not plan to implement this.

Also, if using Warcraft 2, any color codes you added will not be parsed, and the server's name will look funny.

If using Diablo 2, I honestly don't know because I haven't tested it on Diablo 2, however according to how the windows registry is laid out and how Blizzard laid it out for their games, I would be willing to bet it works with Diablo 2.

Edit: The last character of the last server being removed is caused because my editor saves the key as a string, while Blizzard saves it has a multiline string. My compiler does not support multiline strings, so I had to handle the multiple lines myself in the program, this is why the character gets removed, for whatever reason.

Edit 2: In case anyone wants to know, Blizzard's beta server that you see in Warcraft III (beta.battle.net) will not allow Starcraft, you can add this server if you want and see for yourself.

-Jailout2000

would said server in edit 2 work with sc bnet beta?

[TAKTUK]

not work

[Jailout2000]

OK so BNGEv1 is now no longer the current version, so if you still have any problems, please post again.

not work

Description of your problem? kthxbai

would said server in edit 2 work with sc bnet beta?

sc bnet beta? You mean Starcraft II? I wouldn't know. If you mean Starcraft, Starcraft Spawn, Starcraft Shareware, or Starcraft Broodwar, then no.

[Sinz]

I mean starcraft battle.net beta

[nano351]

Description of your problem? kthxbai
sc bnet beta? You mean Starcraft II? I wouldn't know. If you mean Starcraft, Starcraft Spawn, Starcraft Shareware, or Starcraft Broodwar, then no.

he's talking about the beta version of SC 1

[Jailout2000]

I am pleased to announce the new version of BNGE, started from the ground up, not using the old versions.

Here are a few snapshots:

If you enjoy my programs, please consider giving me gifts in return.

BNGE is released under no license, this means that you can change anything you want in BNGE, it's even open-source. I do have one request which is that I keep my credits (if you do modify it).

BNGE allows you to modify (change) your gateway list, by using this program you ARE violating Blizzard's ToU (Terms of Use), BNGE is using Starcraft's colors and one of Starcraft's pictures, this means that BNGE falls under Blizzard's copyright as well... even though I'm the maker of it.

The gateway list is available in the Windows Registry, it's not hard to find.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Battle.net\Configuratio n - Battle.net gateways
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III - Battle.net Gateways
BNGE makes it easier to change these keys without the risks of changing the wrong things (the Windows Registry is very powerful and deserves respect, pay attention to what you do in the Windows Registry).

If BNGE has a problem, please report it to me with a snapshot (if you can), as well as with as much information as you can provide (such as what you were doing just before it happened).

BNGE can be automatically updated, thanks to my website. My website has a simple PHP script which BNGE asks the script to check if there are any updates, if there are BNGE will notify you.

Currently, BNGE is not available, it is still in it's alpha-stages, however if you seriously SERIOUSLY cannot wait, click here to download BNGE v2.0, after downloading be sure to remember that this has no support given and any problems you have will probably be fixed after or during release.

Are there any secrets with BNGEv2?
Yes. BNGEv2 will have a few hidden secrets, if you find them, enjoy the secret, one secret I can name off is the ability to preview the Starcraft gateways in different fonts and sizes. That's all I can say though. By saying how to activate the secret would be too much.

Will you (Jailout2000) be giving support to BNGEv2's users?
Of course! You may post on my website for the most speediest responses, if you post here, I may or may not get to it for a long while.

How stable is BNGEv2 compared to BNGEv1?
BNGEv2 was started from the ground up, a totally new system has been implemented, no code was copied from BNGEv1. This ensures that some bugs from BNGEv1 have been fixed in BNGEv2. One that I can name off which was really annoying, is the last character of the last server would always be removed, this has been fixed.

Do you (Jailout2000) have too much time on your hands and/or have no life?
Yes and yes. Unfortunately...

What servers do you play on, what are the other servers shown in the snapshots?
I play on U.S. West (Lordaeron).
The other servers are servers that I have discovered over the years.
Exodus is an alias to U.S. West, it has no real purpose.
U.S. East, Asia, and Europe... you all know these.
Beta Battle.net, this is introduced in Warcraft III, this is the Beta-zone for Battle.net, this is where Blizzard tests there games and patches, only Warcraft III is allowed on, unfortunately.
Ghoztcraft's Server is the PvPGN Battle.net server paid by Ghoztcraft and hosted by... uhh... I forget. :S
LocalHost, for when your hosting your own Battle.net server on the same computer your playing on, you can use this to connect to it (it comes in handy a lot).

When will a release be available?
Probably very soon, depending on my sleep-hours and how often I finish coding BNGEv2, with a bit of luck it should be released this month or next month, at the moment Warcraft III doesn't seem to wanna work with BNGEv2.

Anyway, just thought I'd share all this information with everyone...
Again, if you seriously SERIOUSLY cannot wait for me to finish up coding BNGEv2, you can download it here.

-Jailout2000

[Jailout2000]

Ok everyone, I have finally got off my butt to complete BNGE v2.0, Warcraft III does not seem to like how BNGE saves the registry key, I cannot fix this.

When/if I do fix any bugs, you can download the update by just running BNGE v2.0, if you have automatic updates disabled, you goto the Settings tab and click Check for Updates. If it is required to quit BNGE, you will be notified and BNGE will quit, also when it quits it will open it's program folder.

Any updates are saved to Update.zip, you should remove everything from the current folder and extract this zip to that same folder, this ensures that the update will be applied. For your Settings.bnge, you may leave this here, the new version should read it just fine.

When my website is down, automatic updates will be disabled, if you didn't even think of this, your an idiot.

BNGE v2.0 is not under any license or warranty, after downloading you are in charge of it's usage. If BNGE gives you problems, you should remove BNGE, you should also report the problem to me so I can try to fix it, after using BNGE and your computer is not in a healthy state, you should also remove BNGE.

BNGE will not run in MS-DOS mode (not Command Prompt, but the actual DOS mode), BNGE is a desktop application, meaning it should be ran when you are not in DOS mode.

BNGE will try to save it's files to it's current folder, this will cause problems with Windows Vista, you should give BNGE proper permissions.

Enough of all that stuff, let's get to the features / bug fixes...
- Rewrote BNGE from the ground up.
- A new tabbed interface.
- Settings are now saved in BNGE's current folder.
- Warcraft III support has been added.
- A starcraft previewer has been added.
- A built-in updater has been added.
- The last character of the last server is no longer removed (it was a bug).
- The server lists use the same selection as Blizzard's games.
(e.g. U.S. West is selected in one of Blizzard's games, that same server will also be selected in BNGE).
- The main window has been shrunk (it's now smaller then before).
- Starcraft codes are now like Oblivion's codes instead of actual codes, however the codes are not case-sensitive (\R and \r will both work).
- A program icon has been added, hope everyone likes it.

BNGE will not run on a Macintosh, BNGE was built for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista. BNGE will not run on Linux (why would you think it would run on Linux anyway?).

If you use BNGE on Vista, BNGE may look weird and you will not be able to fix this. If you use BNGE on XP, and it DOES look weird, you can fix this by changing your theme to Windows Classic, the scheme does not matter.

Thanks for using BNGE instead of the others!

You can click here to start downloading.

To the moderators: I could not upload BNGE as an attachment for some reason, I got an error with uploading by URL and from my computer.

http://www.Jailout2000.com/UPD/BNGE/2.0.0.0d.zip:
Upload failed due to failure writing temporary file.

Connection interrupted.
The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading.
The network link was interrupted while negotiating a connection. Please try again.

[Jailout2000]

Edit: Noticed I can Edit my very first post in this thread, yay! That means I can change the title of this thread so people can see that it's updated and not some fool posting about it. =]

I never really took the time to realize how many people actually use my BNGE, just taking a stroll through google's search engine can say a lot.

Google: BNGE Jailout2000
Google: Battle.net Gateway Editor BNGE

Those 2 searches seem to have the most results.

I wonder how many people realize that I'm actually taking control over BNGE now and actually allowing people to contact me for bug fixes and/or feature requests.

Although with the so little posts made here, I gotta wonder how many people are actually wanting features / finding bugs.

Oh and maybe everyone should know that the BNGE download was changed from the actual URL to a PHP file, this allows me to track download statistics easier. By tracking how many downloads are made within each day, week, and month, I can see how many people are actually using BNGE (assuming that they are using it, and not just downloading it and re-uploading it or letting it get dust). By knowing this information, I can then see if I should continue to work on BNGE, or to dis-continue it.

The download statistics file is probably easy to guess, but I won't actually say where it is, I'll let you have fun guessing.
Hint -- It's located on my website and can be viewed as regular text.

Anyway, with so many people using BNGE v1, I wanna know how many people are interested with BNGE v2. I especially like BNGE v2's starcraft text preview, I might just make that into a simple program later, just for the heck of it.

The Starcraft text preview is hand written by me, if you want to know how I archieved it, simply learn the REALbasic programming language and I'll send you the source. actually the text preview is kinda buggy, so I still need to test it, but for what it's being used as right now, it's not buggy at all.

The previewer does not work with alignment codes yet, I haven't quite figured that one out yet. =p

Good luck with V2!

P.S. icyHell sure likes posting about my editor. :|
If it still is on the 1st page for this thread, I'll laugh.

[XGhozt]

Getting Better.