Official Script Writer

I do not support this because it would not make sense to limit it to only 5 users. Also, some users who do not contribute through scripts, members like@Brainfree, deserve official script writer rank. This will only cause those 5 to monopolize scripts which is highly unfair to the rest of the community. Also, people vote based on what they use over what is good.

 

SDN Scripts

This is not a job, so it would make no sense for people to submit a programming resume. I do like the idea that it can't be simple and the example you gave, but I think 24 hour is fine because 72 hours is way too long and many things can go wrong like Jagex update or client issues (randoms, etc). I don't think videos are needed as long as instruction come with it. Scripters are not here to baby sit all their users. People should be allowed to upload a script even if it is already up in SDN; monopoly is not good. This is not a first come, first serve community.

 

Paid SDN Scripts

That rule about only official scripters can sell scripts was a rule created by Kati and since her demotion, it has been an empty rule. Any script should be allowed to be sold as long as it works imo. It wouldn't be fair to limit what others would pay for. No script should have its own section imo.

 

Local Scripts

That would be way too much work for the moderators especially ones that are inexperienced with code reviews, which is why the SDN was implemented (at least partially). That is too much of a restriction on local scripts. The way I see it is that local scripts are a place to learn, without them, I would of never written any of my scripts. I don't mind if official scripts help with the clean up, not sure many would want to do that.

 

This is what I personally think, feel free to disagree.

 

 

I don't know this guy ^^

But I'm beginning to like him.

 

Totally agree with you sir.

Especially with local scripts since I'm just starting to learn how to code.

 

I released an Fishing script was horrible before and with the community I could get feedback and improve my work. Yes, it's still work in progress but getting better

This should improve the quality of scripts on OSBot, but if I read correctly, you said you wanted official script writers to be limited to 5? I really don't think this would be a good idea as if we want OSBot to grow, we should welcome as many official script writers possible IF they meet certain requirements (Top quality of course) 

 

Please correct me if I'm wrong

I mostly agree with you. However, there are problems with only allowing official scripters to submit paid scripts. For example, if i were to write a script that makes a large profit/hr and previously hadn't posted any or many scripts, i probably wouldn't get voted official scripter and therefore wouldn't be able to share the script with the community without crashing the prices. 

Other than that it sounds pretty good.

I mostly agree with you. However, there are problems with only allowing official scripters to submit paid scripts. For example, if i were to write a script that makes a large profit/hr and previously hadn't posted any or many scripts, i probably wouldn't get voted official scripter and therefore wouldn't be able to share the script with the community without crashing the prices. 

Other than that it sounds pretty good.

 

The problem is that people make paid scripts then disappear.

We need people who we know will stick around for the long run.

- Paid scripts must have some sort of intelligent anti ban system.

 

That's the only thing I disagree with... I personally think antibans make you get banned faster....

-5000 respect points for dash since he's being a powertrip.

I vote no to turning OSBOT into america, where the rich get richer, and the 90 percent get nothing.

 

I mostly agree with you. However, there are problems with only allowing official scripters to submit paid scripts. For example, if i were to write a script that makes a large profit/hr and previously hadn't posted any or many scripts, i probably wouldn't get voted official scripter and therefore wouldn't be able to share the script with the community without crashing the prices. 

Other than that it sounds pretty good.

 

The problem is that people make paid scripts then disappear.

We need people who we know will stick around for the long run.

 

 

I think that its true that people do make paid scripts and disappear which is very poor but i think that people should be able to release a script as paid if they want to if it works.

like you wal mart example if they do price items for whatever they want people just wont buy it,  so in reality if people put up paid scripts which are high priced, Poorly designed, or doesn't do what they need it to do, people will just not buy them

Edited October 12, 201312 yr by Toastedmeat

There should be changes but there's a lot of nonsense in your "ideas"

Hello everybody!

Recently there have been some changes to how ranks work around here, and some discussion with what belongs on the SDN, so here are my recommendations of how it all should work:

 

Official Script Writer:

- There will be an official monthly poll in the contest section where 5 official script writers can be voted in.

- Only 5 users can have the rank at any given time. If you're not voted in again, you lose your rank.

- To apply to the contest, you will be judged by your name and your best script. For example, I could be judged for SuperScript Factory, or @XavierM could be judged for ATMercher.

- You need to be an official script writer to submit a paid script. If you lose your rank, your paid scripts will remain on the SDN, but you won't be able to submit any more.

 

SDN Scripts:

- To submit a script to the SDN, you must submit a programming resume as if it were a job. You need to show that you are an experienced programmer, and not just a beginner.

- The script must not only do one small task, it must do a large task, or various small tasks. This means that you can not submit an Edgeville yew chopper, but you will be able to submit an AIO Woodcutter.

- The script must be shown to run for over 72 hours straight. The SDN is for the best, and only the best.

- All SDN scripts must have a video demonstrating how the script works, along with a minimum of 5 screenshots.

- You must prove that there is a demand for the script if it's not already obvious. If there is already an AIO woodcutter that functions correctly, there is no need for your script. Please take a few minutes to innovate, OSBot really needs this.

 

Paid SDN Scripts:

- These scripts must follow all of the rules stated in the SDN Scripts section.

- As stated in the Official Script Writer section, you must be an Official Script Writer to submit any paid scripts.

- Paid scripts must be truly exceptional, please do not submit an AIO Tanner for $7.99/month.

- Paid scripts must have some sort of intelligent anti ban system.

- All paid scripts will get their own section, along with a support subsection, similar to SuperScript Factory's section. This will reduce frustration among paying script users.

 

Local Scripts:

- Local scripts are an important part of our community, so please don't spam our sections.

- All local scripts should be screened by moderators before the topic is posted. This will stop useless scripts from being posted.

- All local script writers must prove that their script has ran for a minimum of 24 hours straight.

- All local scripts must have a video demonstrating how their script works, along with a minimum of 3 screenshots.

- Official Script Writers should have the ability to remove broken scripts from the local scripts section as if they were moderators. Too often users are confused when their under updated scripts stop working.

 

Please share your opinion on what you think of my recommendations, I truly hope for an increase of quality scripts on OSBot.

 

I agree that the quality of SDN scripts need to be enforced.

I believe having only 5 officials scriptwriters would be a bad idea as it just creates a gap.

The beauty of the Osbot community is that ANYONE can pick up scripting and create scripts and work themselves into a prime scriptwriter eventually. Adding a limit to who can become an SDN Scriptwriter can have negative effects and turns the community into one big popularity contest which I feel is bad as a whole.

 

To better understand my points we need to look to the science of PSYCHOLOGY:

 

It is widely know that convenience polls usually contain some sort of bias between choices. Which makes it a bad idea when deciding on sensitive issues

 

Let us assume that Dashboards suggestion was put into effect (Maximum limit of 5 Official scriptwriters, decided by vote) using the example below:

 

One day a new scriptwriter painstakingly plans, develops and tests a script all while having great feedback on a popular thread. So because of this success he decides that entering himself for a chance to become an official scriptwriter is a good idea. When the votes roll in he notices that he did not win, but also had a feeling that because he is not well known, he will never become official scriptwriter and leaves the community for good.

 

The example above demonstrates how using a poll as a deciding factor can discourage growth.

 

 

My suggestions for title requirements would be:

 

Scriptwriter:

- Must have  2-3 scripts in local section with good feedback

- Scripts mentioned above must be proven to work

- Must not have any previous record of Scamming

- Must provide Virus Data for ANY AND ALL updates

 

Official Scriptwriter:

- Maintains outstanding quality

- Maintains out standing support

- Must have been a scriptwriter for at least a set period of time

 

 

 

My suggestions for script requirements would be:

 

Local Scripts:

-Free of requirements

 

Free SDN:

-Must have good history,approval vouch,ETC.

 

Paid SDN:

Must be the best of the best or unique in its field/skill. The script must have features that set itself apart for other scripts beyond reasonable doubt. It makes ZERO sense that some scripts on the SDN do not even function correctly (Tutorial Island). Or scripts that some scripts have Local counterparts thus making it pointless to add a script of the same type to SDN and yet the creators have the nerve to add a subscription charge to it.

 

Before i get flamed please answers this questions for me?

 

Why would i ever pay a ridiculous amount $7.99 + AN ADDITIONAL $7.99 A MONTH FOR --> http://osbot.org/forum/store/product/89-celestialtanner/ <--(A simple tanner with no stand out features that justify a monthly fee).  Free tanners exist with the same features (http://osbot.org/forum/store/product/130-dncollections/) and the Paid SDN section is CLUTTERED with scripts that do not belong in that section.

 

If a scriptwriter wants to add a script to the SDN it should be Allowed only if certain prerequisites are met:

• Must set itself apart from other scripts that do the same job as it
• The requester must not have been punished WITH PROOF for Scamming or foul play previously
• If the scriptwriter has never had a script on the SDN they must provide some type of proof that the scripts they make are of OUTSTANDING quality. (A previous local script, A thread showing with popular vote decision, Scripting resume,ETC)
• Must agree that script contains no malicious coding

 

If a scriptwriter want to add monthly fees it should be allowed ONLY if certain prerequisites are met:

• Must set itself apart from other script that do the same job as it
• Quality Must go ABOVE AND BEYOND the average script on the site
• Features Must go ABOVE AND BEYOND the average scripts on the site
• Script support or updates must go ABOVE AND BEYOND the average script on the site
• The requester must not have been punished WITH PROOF for Scamming or foul play previously
• Must agree that script contains no malicious coding

 

Note: I did not check grammar or spelling completely

Edited October 12, 201312 yr by Bigboy0099

"- To apply to the contest, you will be judged by your name and your best script. For example, I could be judged for SuperScript Factory, or XavierM could be judged for ATMercher."

So team work will go off.

"- You need to be an official script writer to submit a paid script. If you lose your rank, your paid scripts will remain on the SDN, but you won't be able to submit any more."
This will slow down new scripts made by amazing scripters.


Reaally nice ideas but they will be  kinda buggy after some time (like my pyramid plunder).
Some people work in team so how would we vote for scripts that were made by team? I'd rather to stay with actual system but remove official scripter rank when for example he is not supporting his scripts for long time.

Official scripter - scripter that got most complicated script or works in team that made em.
Scripter - scripter that write decent scripts but they are not that awesome.

 

We can also rank scripters by their scripts downloads. For example scripter dl > 100 < 500, official one > 500

Disagreed.

Completely.

 

 

Jeez, to think that one would even suggest that.

Wait, let me pay 90% people for running away with an advertisement of me and my scripts, so I can get voted to top5, just like dashboard...

 

 

And to think mods would agree to this, only makes me think less of some of you.

Edited October 12, 201312 yr by Nitrousek

I Have to agree with you on!

 

The quality of the skrips decreased a lot! I doubt many skripts would be able to run 24h straight. Overall the free skripts are realy bad, and ppl need to stop this "it's free so don't complain" mentality. Free skripts also need quality. If it get's stuck every 5 min, or does stupid mistakes, then remove it!

I don't think it should be complicated. I think there should be Official Script Writer and just Script Writer.

 

Script Writers write good scripts.

Official Script Writers write great scripts and many of them.

This. Everything else is out doing it horribly.

Why does it have to be so complicated? Its simple, scripters make scripts that either go on the SDN on is the local scripts section. SDN scripts have higher standards, and especially premium scripts.

 

This is the part that I don't like. Dashboard is saying that scripts such as BTanner, or BExperiments, should not be premium because they are too "easy" to script. But the SuperScript Factory has exactly those scripts. So basically whats happening here is that Dashboard wants a bunch of "unnecessary" scripts taken off the SDN so that people will buy his SuperScript. I think this is wrong and just plain stupid. 

Why does it have to be so complicated? Its simple, scripters make scripts that either go on the SDN on is the local scripts section. SDN scripts have higher standards, and especially premium scripts.

 

This is the part that I don't like. Dashboard is saying that scripts such as BTanner, or BExperiments, should not be premium because they are too "easy" to script. But the SuperScript Factory has exactly those scripts. So basically whats happening here is that Dashboard wants a bunch of "unnecessary" scripts taken off the SDN so that people will buy his SuperScript. I think this is wrong and just plain stupid. 

i agree one hundred percent these rules r jenk and half the scripts on the sdn including his little precious superscript couldnt get a 72 hour proggy haha