A 5 minute cron for EzRPG

[Galahad]

This is a 5 minute cron i quickly made to allow the game to regenerate hp and energy.

 

Add this to the root of your game and call it cron5min.php

<?php
define('IN_EZRPG', true);

require_once('init.php');
$code = 45645382734; //CHANGE THIS TO YOUR OWN RANDOM SET OF NUMBERS
if($_GET['code'] != $code)
{ 
die("Code is invalid!");
}


// Updates the player HP +5
$db->execute('UPDATE `<ezrpg>players` SET `hp`=`hp`+5 WHERE `hp` < `max_hp` ');    
// Updates the player energy +1
$db->execute('UPDATE `<ezrpg>players` SET `energy`=`energy`+1 WHERE `energy` < `max_energy` ');
?>

 

and add the cron by doing this

*/5 * * * * http://*YouwebsiteURL*/cron5min.php?code=*YOUR CODE HERE*

[Dave]

Surely you'd be better of using a time stamp system?

[Galahad]

Surely you'd be better of using a time stamp system?

I used a timestamp system but it was very buggy so i thought it would be easier to make a cron.

[rulerofzu]

Both have their good and bad points.

Running crons isnt too bad but you will find those on free hosts or cheap hosts cannot run them that often as per the hundreds of my crons dont work posts.

[DreamCoder]

this doesnt work for me :/

[Dominion]

this doesnt work for me :/

More information?

Is your code variable set correctly? Try running it manually, and see if you get any errors.

[begood]

To use cronjobs in free hosts or cheap hosts like rulerofzo says, you've to do that:

1. Create a html file called whatever you want.

2. Copy & Paste that simple code:

 

<meta HTTP-EQUIV="REFRESH" content="0; url=LINK_CRONJOB">

 

3. Change the LINK_CRONJOB to the entire cronjob url.

4. Save it...

5. Now in your host cp add this:

 

*/5 * * * * http://*YouwebsiteURL*/cron5min.php?code=*YOUR CODE HERE* 

 

Like 21LockDown says... :)

[zefiux]

What can I do if I can't use ?= in path? :/

What if I use redirect to cron5min.php?code=*code*

and in cronjob path put link of "redirecter"

Edited February 7, 2012 by zefiux

[Newbie]

if anyone looking for free host which supports cron jobs i would reccommend x10hosting.com

[Sim]

There is free cron job services...

[Arson]

If you're serious about running a game you shouldn't be on a free host...as soon as it starts getting players and using bandwidth your host is going to suspend your account.

As for Crons 9 times out of 10 you are best off going with Pseudo-crons (timestamp system). The only reason it would be buggy is if you don't know what you're doing.

[Arson]

To use cronjobs in free hosts or cheap hosts like rulerofzo says, you've to do that:

1. Create a html file called whatever you want.

2. Copy & Paste that simple code:

 

<meta HTTP-EQUIV="REFRESH" content="0; url=LINK_CRONJOB">

 

3. Change the LINK_CRONJOB to the entire cronjob url.

4. Save it...

5. Now in your host cp add this:

 

*/5 * * * * http://*YouwebsiteURL*/cron5min.php?code=*YOUR CODE HERE* 

 

Like 21LockDown says... :)

What exactly is the point of this?

[rulerofzu]

I believe what the person is referring too is if your host does not allow running of crons then make it a http refresh

Obviously they typed it without thinking it through.

[Arson]

Ignoring his utterly horrible, and incorrect instructions on the process...can someone please explain to me how using a meta refresh is a viable alternative to cron jobs?

[rulerofzu]

He is gonna sit there 24/7 waiting for it to refresh....or hitting f5 lmao

[Arson]

He is gonna sit there 24/7 waiting for it to refresh....or hitting f5 lmao

Hoorah for the 1min cron xD