That is exactly why I made a small class that does exactly that. The “Score” class does not store the actual score, but it stores another value that is calculated every time the score is updated. This way the “hacker” does not know exactly for what value to search. Ok…but how does this make the score so that it can;t be modified from outside? The script has another security layer. This one more secure.

The score is also kept in another variable, end if the script detects that the actual score and the security variable don;t match, it detects that the score has been hacked. The trick is that the security variable is an array, and not an actual number. I won;t discuss how this is calculated or anything like that…

OK! But how do you use it? First of all download the script and extract them in the same folder as your game. After that import the score class:
import zone.Score;

Next you need to make a new variable that holds the score:
var score:Score = new Score(0); //0 is the initial score

To retrieve the score all you need to do is this:
score.getScore()
This returns the correct score IF the script does not detect any outside modifications. Otherwise it returns -9999. This is where you should verify the return value, and if it is -9999, make sure your game stops playing or something.

If you want to set a new score, just call this:
score.setScore(10) //10 is the new score. it can be any int value

I attached a FLA file that you should look over. It is really easy to keep the score in a secure way.

This small SWF file increments the score by 1 every time you press the button. If it detects that the score was modified from an outside source, it goes to the next frame where “Score hacked” is displayed.

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So,What are you waiting for? Download the class. Don’t forget to post a “thank you” if you find it useful. Also, this can be used to store any int variable that need to be protected (like ammo).

Very important is to add the max value possible. This is to put the graph in an interval on the screen. For example, if your maximum value for one day is 996, you can put the <max> value to 1000.

Also, you can set in the XML file if you want the dots to be shown on the values or not and also if you want the graph to have a fill under it.

How to include the graph

I use swfobject to include the graph. THis is to use flashvars for the path to the XML file. I have included the HTML file so you can see how everything is done. All you have to modify is the flashvars.xmlPath to point to the actual path of your xmlFile.

Example
Below is an example. This is the blue one.

Color Variations

In the zipfile I included more color variation: red, purple, blue, green and lime.

Anyway…I made a small script for you all. It is a Flash banner rotator.
It is really easy to change the the images, text and URL of the images. You don’t even need Flash. All the information is read from a XML file (that can be opened with any text editor). There isn’t a max number of images that can be loaded…but I don;t recommend having more than 6…

Also,  since this is free there is also a link back to my website (the last image from the banner rotator…and this is loaded automatically every time). If you want this removed it costs only 3$. Just send me an email fro more information.

Also, if you want other size post a comment and I will try to make it as soon as possible…currently it is only at 400×250

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Also, don’t forget to download the source.

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And also, don't forget about the source.

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Remember to get the source file. It includes examples of different colors: white, black, red, turquoise and violet.

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Also, download the FLA from below:

Also, I know it is a little hard to start with Papervision3D. There is no real documentation on how to begin (but the functions are very well explained). Also, you can find some nice stuff on how to create a little more advanced things…but no tutorial for a real beginner. So I made a short video tutorial.

Sorry for my bad English, for the not so good sound and also for some mistakes I make…it is my first and I promise I will try to make the next one better.

Also, you can download the source from here: pv3dfirst

As I mentioned, the chart is driven by a smal XML file…so no ActionScript coding is necesary. just embend the SWF file in you page. before I exmplain further how to make changes to the chart, lets first see it in action:

Hope you like it. now, let get down to the technical part.

After downloading, you will see two files: the SWF file and the XML file. to make any changes to the chart, just open the XML file with any text editor. The structure of the XML file must be kept as it is, but there can be any number of items added (but I don’t recommend more than 50). I strongly recommend makeing a back-up of this original file just in case your XML file does not work. But, as long as you keep everything intact it should work just fine.
XML file structure:

<data>
<chart>
<value>3</value>
<label>Our Compnay</label>
<color>0xFF0000</color>
</chart>
</data>
For every new value you want to appear in the piechart, you must paste what is between <chart> </chart>
The value indicates the hos mutch space from the chart this item will ocupy. If you have the values in percent (%) enter it without the “%” sign.
Every new item can have a label. This is optional but is recommended if you want users to know what the piece of the chart means.
The color is necesary. It must be entered as a RGB value with “0x” in front. Example: 0xFF0000 = red

About the terms…you are free to use the file on your website and distribute it freely on the internet as long as the copyright remains intact. Youa re not allowed to sell this file.

Also, please note this file need Flash Player 9 or above to run.

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