[Samg381]

Hello,

I wrote a script to detect donators in an SQL database.

I want to promote them to the @VIP group as soon as they are detected, even if a match is underway.

Right now I am updating admins_simple.ini and running sm_reloadadmins, but this causes a massive lagspike. Is there a better way to instantly promote a user to a group without lag?

[PC Gamer]

Since you posted this in the scripting section I'll assume you want some tips on using code to add a steam id and flag to the admins_simple.ini fole. This link is to a thread that should help to point you in the right direction.

Link: https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=324893

Enjoy!

[Samg381]

Originally Posted by PC Gamer Since you posted this in the scripting section I'll assume you want some tips on using code to add a steam id and flag to the admins_simple.ini fole. This link is to a thread that should help to point you in the right direction. Link: https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=324893 Enjoy!

Thank you for the response! Apologies if I posted this in the wrong area.

I actually am already writing to the admins_simple.ini file- my trouble is getting the changes to apply while a round is underway. I tried the 'reloadadmins' command, however this causes a massive lag spike. Is there any way to temporarily add a flag to a user until the map changes and the .ini file is formally read?

[Samg381]

I will add that I have tried several variations of the following code to no avail:

char groupName[] = "VIP"; // I have a group named VIP in admin_groups I want to set the user to.

AdminId admin = CreateAdmin(groupName);
GroupId grpId = FindAdmGroup(groupName);
		
int flags = grpId.GetFlags();
		
AdminFlag adminflags;
BitToFlag(flags, adminflags);
		
admin.SetFlag(adminflags, true);
		
SetUserAdmin(client, admin, true);

My whole goal is to give the user VIP instantly, so other plugins / perks can kick in.

[Arkarr]

Well, it should be alright,

SetUserAdmin

should give the user permission assuming the other parameters are correct.

I know there is a command to scan a player and check it's permissions, have you tried a simple plugin like

!giveflag z

that only does something like

SetUserAdmin(...)

and check your permission afterward ?

I am thinking that it might be another plugin overriding your permission upon connection or so.