Version 1.4.2

What's Changed

• test1 by @jishnukarri in #1

New Contributors

• @jishnukarri made their first contribution in #1

Full Changelog: 1.4.1...1.4.2

RENAME .env.example to .env before using

Version 1.4.1 - Hot Fix

Full Changelog: 1.4.1...1.4.1

Version 1.4 - Non GUI

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Release Notes - Discord Server Status Bot v1.4

Overview

This release introduces the Discord Server Status Bot, a powerful tool for monitoring game servers and displaying real-time status updates in your Discord channel. The bot supports multiple servers, player tracking, and customizable embeds.

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New Features

• Real-Time Server Monitoring: Tracks server status, player counts, and server details.
• Player Information: Displays player stats (kills, playtime) for each server.
• Auto-Refresh: Updates server status every 30 seconds.
• Reaction-Based Refresh: Users can refresh the status by reacting with an emoji.
• Leaderboard: Tracks player stats and displays a leaderboard.
• Monthly Reset: Automatically resets the leaderboard at the end of each month.
• Customizable Embeds: Customize status messages and embeds with markdown support.

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Improvements

• Error Handling: Improved error handling for server queries and Discord API interactions.
• Message Cleanup: Automatically cleans up old messages to maintain a tidy channel.
• Performance Optimization: Reduced resource usage and improved response times.

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Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the bot would crash if a server went offline.
• Resolved a bug causing incorrect player counts in the leaderboard.
• Fixed a rare issue where the bot would fail to update the status message.

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Installation Instructions

1. Download the latest release from the Releases section.
2. Extract the files to a folder.
3. Edit the .env file with your Discord bot token and server details.
4. Run the bot using the provided executable or Python script.

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Upgrade Instructions

If you’re upgrading from a previous version:

1. Backup your .env file and database (bot_data.db).
2. Replace the old files with the new release files.
3. Restore your .env file and database.
4. Run the bot as usual.

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Known Issues

• The bot may fail to query servers with strict firewall rules.
• Leaderboard stats may not update immediately after a server restart.

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Future Plans

• Add support for more game server types.
• Implement an auto-updater for the bot.
• Add a web dashboard for managing the bot and viewing stats.

Full Changelog: 1.3...1.4

Version 1.3 - GUI

Release Notes - Version 1.3

New Features:

• Dynamic Emoji Assignment: Emojis are assigned to only active servers in numerical order.
• Server Status Refresh: Improved server status updates with only active servers displaying emojis.

Improvements:

• Code Refactoring: Cleaned up and optimized the code for better performance.
• Enhanced Error Handling: More robust error handling for server connections and timeouts.
• Logging Enhancements: Logs now include timestamps and are saved in the logs folder.

Bug Fixes:

• Emoji Refresh Fixed: Emojis now correctly reflect only active servers.

Notes:

• Update your .env file with the correct API key and server configurations.
• Check the logs folder for detailed, timestamped logs.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/jishnukarri/a2s-discord-status-bot/commits/1.3

Version 1.2

Release Notes - Version 1.2

New Features:

• Dynamic Emoji Assignment: Emojis for online servers are now dynamically assigned based on the current online status. If a server goes offline, its emoji is removed, and other servers will be renumbered accordingly.
• Failed Connection Handling: Introduced a mechanism to track failed connection attempts. If a server fails to connect after a set number of attempts (default: 5), its emoji will not be reassigned until it comes back online.

Improvements:

• Logging Enhancements: Improved logging to capture timeout and connection errors more effectively.
• Code Optimization: Refactored code for better readability and performance, especially in the server status generation and reaction handling processes.

Bug Fixes:

• Emoji Refresh Issue: Fixed an issue where emojis were unnecessarily cleared and reassigned during each refresh cycle, ensuring more stable and accurate representation of server statuses.
• Index Error Handling: Resolved potential index errors when fetching server info based on emoji reactions.

Notes:

• Ensure to update your .env file with the correct API key and server configurations.
• Monitor server performance through the updated logging system for better insight.

Full Changelog: 1.1...1.2

1.1

Release Notes - Discord Server Status Bot v1.1

Release Date: 21-09-2024

New Features

• Logging Implementation:

  • Introduced a logging feature that records bot activities and errors to a bot.log file, facilitating easier debugging and monitoring.

• Server Status Updates:

  • Enhanced server status updates with more detailed information regarding server performance and player counts.

Changes

• Environment Configuration:

  • Streamlined the creation of the default environment file for improved usability.

• Embed Generation:

  • Improved embed messages to include additional details such as player scores and time played.

Fixes

• Error Handling:

  • Resolved multiple issues related to server connection errors, ensuring graceful handling of downtime.

• Performance Improvements:

  • Optimized message editing and reaction handling to reduce lag and enhance responsiveness.

Notes

• Users should check the bot.log file for any operational issues or logs related to the bot's performance.
• Ensure to update your .env file with the correct settings after installation.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/jishnukarri/a2s-discord-status-bot/commits/1.1