hambeast

FYI in case anyone is wondering how to increase the zombie look look at zombie_generate.sqf found in dayz_epoch.pbo/compiles/ 
 
the line here is modified to have a 50% chance of loot.  It is default to 0.2 I believe.  Increase to a higher value <1 for more loot:

if (_rnd < 0.5) then {

oops... looks like maca screwed up.  Let's take a look at the libraries he's using
 
http://dotnetzip.codeplex.com/license

 
Welp, I don't see a compliant license distributed with dayz launcher that adheres to this license for dotnetzip...
 
Let's continue.
 
https://github.com/MahApps/MahApps.Metro/blob/master/LICENSE

oops... looks like he fucked up again, didn't include the proper license...
 
http://www.ookii.org/Software/Dialogs/

 
Dang looks like he skirted another license.

Released by the development team, yes. Not testers.
 
Not ok to stream at this current time, but will be welcomed as we're nearing an open release.  Everyone will know when we release the hounds.

hey now, DZC still works just fine for 99% of the community...

I beg to differ

 
 
 
I also beg to differ... 
 

 
Read that last bit, if anything my posting of the source and my analysis was positive.  I reported that no malicious code was found in my initial research as well as confirming that the code was not stolen or mis-attributed.  Yes I did bring up concerns about conflicts of interest and yes I did bring up licensing concerns but since this software is not commercial I see no reason why my posting of the source does not fall under fair use.

Everybody chose to trust DotJosh with commander. 
 
What if he updates for steam and there's CCG branding on it :D
 
OH THE CONSPIRACY THEORIES!

he wishes.  With a moustache like this... 

I beg to differ

 
 
 
I also beg to differ... 
 

 
Read that last bit, if anything my posting of the source and my analysis was positive.  I reported that no malicious code was found in my initial research as well as confirming that the code was not stolen or mis-attributed.  Yes I did bring up concerns about conflicts of interest and yes I did bring up licensing concerns but since this software is not commercial I see no reason why my posting of the source does not fall under fair use.

What exactly did he try to steal? I'm sorry I have to ask, but this thread has turned into accusation central, everyone just tearing at one another's throat's. Personally I think Hambeast did everyone a service by showing them anything he did here, people are always worried about security, and he provided some ease of mind. Whether or not people want to give into conspiracy theory with maca's loader is entirely based on themselves.
 
 
People naturally give opinions on stuff, it's human nature. A program is no different then a server host, some people will like, some people won't and in the end, almost all people would like the insight and opinions of others when trying to decide what they should and should not use. Nothing in the world is exempt from critique, and those who do not wish to be critiqued should avoid providing any product/service that can be held subject to such. Sure things may have got a bit out of hand in this topic but still, it gives people insight, and it shouldn't be something to worry about if untrue or biased as anyone with a brain will investigate matters to formulate their own conclusion.

Nothing to stop him doing it, the community has to trust Maca to deliver a product that is unbiased for it's life.

Optional perk for donating, my admins or myself get no money from the donations, it all goes back into the running costs, but you already got your blood for that right?

Because it's optional for the player, it's not forced on them, they're not donating for humanity, a pre fab base, a custom loadout or other BS, they're donating to the server and as a goodwill gesture we ask if they'd like some humanity. How you, they or anyone interprets that is anyone's guess.

I beg to differ

 
 
 
I also beg to differ... 
 

 
Read that last bit, if anything my posting of the source and my analysis was positive.  I reported that no malicious code was found in my initial research as well as confirming that the code was not stolen or mis-attributed.  Yes I did bring up concerns about conflicts of interest and yes I did bring up licensing concerns but since this software is not commercial I see no reason why my posting of the source does not fall under fair use.

Ham, I just realised who your avatar is lol, Denholm Reynholm
 

MGM hit it on the head.  The person who runs the program needs to be disassociated with dayz hosting in such a way that their interests do not conflict with the program itself.  That is the issue I am trying to express.
 
Not saying maca is incapable of running a good program, not saying he isn't running it fairly.  I am saying that there is that possibility.  The fact that he is throwing out DCMA takedowns shows that he has some reason to be fearful.  Not sure why but he has a reason.
 
The fact that he ignores others licenses, BIS, epoch, ookii, and the others I listed above, and instead opts to enforce his own will makes him a shady source.

MGM hit it on the head.  The person who runs the program needs to be disassociated with dayz hosting in such a way that their interests do not conflict with the program itself.  That is the issue I am trying to express.
 
Not saying maca is incapable of running a good program, not saying he isn't running it fairly.  I am saying that there is that possibility.  The fact that he is throwing out DCMA takedowns shows that he has some reason to be fearful.  Not sure why but he has a reason.
 
The fact that he ignores others licenses, BIS, epoch, ookii, and the others I listed above, and instead opts to enforce his own will makes him a shady source.

oops... looks like maca screwed up.  Let's take a look at the libraries he's using
 
http://dotnetzip.codeplex.com/license

 
Welp, I don't see a compliant license distributed with dayz launcher that adheres to this license for dotnetzip...
 
Let's continue.
 
https://github.com/MahApps/MahApps.Metro/blob/master/LICENSE

oops... looks like he fucked up again, didn't include the proper license...
 
http://www.ookii.org/Software/Dialogs/

 
Dang looks like he skirted another license.

mkay, so why is he banned first of all?  
 
Why  is he filing DCMA takedowns.  Not only to Awol but to the file host I used.
 
I don't trust his motives here, while there was nothing bad in the code I looked through, the way he is hosting the server list is suspicious.  Look through his forums, people can't get their servers to show up without messaging him about it.
 
What happens if you get into an argument with macca? bam, server is now unlisted.  No thanks.
 
I agree, we need a fully open source launcher/server list.  This way there's no questions about who is pulling what strings and if somebody fails to update it because of a new patch the community can take over.  Unlike DZC of DZL.  What happens when BIS comes down hard on macca and he has to shut his servers down.  Is he going to still be updating DZL?  doubtful. 

he wishes.  With a moustache like this... 

MGM hit it on the head.  The person who runs the program needs to be disassociated with dayz hosting in such a way that their interests do not conflict with the program itself.  That is the issue I am trying to express.
 
Not saying maca is incapable of running a good program, not saying he isn't running it fairly.  I am saying that there is that possibility.  The fact that he is throwing out DCMA takedowns shows that he has some reason to be fearful.  Not sure why but he has a reason.
 
The fact that he ignores others licenses, BIS, epoch, ookii, and the others I listed above, and instead opts to enforce his own will makes him a shady source.

MGM hit it on the head.  The person who runs the program needs to be disassociated with dayz hosting in such a way that their interests do not conflict with the program itself.  That is the issue I am trying to express.
 
Not saying maca is incapable of running a good program, not saying he isn't running it fairly.  I am saying that there is that possibility.  The fact that he is throwing out DCMA takedowns shows that he has some reason to be fearful.  Not sure why but he has a reason.
 
The fact that he ignores others licenses, BIS, epoch, ookii, and the others I listed above, and instead opts to enforce his own will makes him a shady source.

oops... looks like maca screwed up.  Let's take a look at the libraries he's using
 
http://dotnetzip.codeplex.com/license

 
Welp, I don't see a compliant license distributed with dayz launcher that adheres to this license for dotnetzip...
 
Let's continue.
 
https://github.com/MahApps/MahApps.Metro/blob/master/LICENSE

oops... looks like he fucked up again, didn't include the proper license...
 
http://www.ookii.org/Software/Dialogs/

 
Dang looks like he skirted another license.

thevisad, pwnz0r, guru Abdul, rajkotso, dwarden, rocket, etc etc.
 
What has macca provided?  A few scripts, a community, a launcher, DCMA takedown notices?
 
Has he done good? sure.  But you guys are making him out to be a saint here.
 
Not saying I'm any better than he is by any means either.  It's just a bitch move to issue DCMA takedowns for source code which is easily obtainable.