Much respect to both freddukes and Jeff91 for their amazing python version of the WCS script. I started looking through it, though, and found myself quite confused. I guess I still have a lot to learn.

Anyways, I've been bored lately so I decided to write my own version of WCS in python. I chose to take a more object oriented approach for ease of use and performance optimization. I noticed that, prior to the release of Jeff's script, there really wasn't much discussion about it. I want to give everyone the chance to offer their input on what they think should be in my script, and the directions they think I should take it. Furthermore, I want to extend an invitation to anyone interested in joining me. I'm doing this mostly for the fun of coding a project, and to improve my proficiency with the Python language.

So, now on to the good stuff... I started work on this script on December 29th. Since then, I've managed to throw together a very basic working copy. Many features are missing, but the core of the mod is present at just 653 lines. I also set up a google code project so I'd be able to track my progress, and so I can invite other people to become collaborators.

I realize I could have waited a few more weeks to polish the program and add more features, but I feel like it would be much more fun to work with someone on this, than to do it alone. I am not claiming this will be better than Jeff's version, and it probably won't even be as good as it. Jeff is an exceptional python coder from what I've seen, and so is freddukes. However, I do think that this could be a lot of fun for everyone, and should be a pleasure to use once it's been completed.

You can check out a semi-working copy on my server at: 72.167.163.59:27015

You can check out the google code project at http://code.google.com/p/css-wcs/
(either download the zip file from the downloads tab, or use your favorite svn client to pull it straight from the repository)

On that note, I open the floor to questions/comments!

Well, i think the best way of making a stable Python WCS would be just translating the shell version (instead of rewriting all by yourself).
And i don't think pyc races would be good... i hate guys who can't share their work

Would there be still a way to write races in Keygroups (like in jeff's wcs?)?

Race-categories would save epople tons of time

Hey, ive used your version of ESP wcs as a base for my mod, mainly the way you save data to the sql db and how you store it a dict called player_data temporarely.

It all works fine, for now, ive had to edit various gaps you left, but i have a horrible error,

"KeyError '2'" for example when my userid is 2,

this error means it doesnt read my userid properly and hence all events dont trigger because it doesnt read my userid, the only fix i have is reinstalling the mod resetting all data,

Im not sure if this is an error with ES itself, or the database or the mod, but i can't seem to iron it out,

My question is have you seen this error in your own mod and know where the problem lies?

Rayy

i checked the db manually, the userid exists,

The only thing i can think of that somehow it changed the userid into a string and hence bugs out, ive thrown a whole bunch of int()'s in to hopefully make the bug dissapear,

if that fixes it im happy

if it doesnt you'll hear from me again