Reversing Plugin

Banannaboy · Post by **Banannaboy** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:22 am

Is there a way to work backwars with plugins? Take a compiled plugin turn it back into source?

secrettoo · Post by **secrettoo** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 9:29 am

You cannot RELIABLY reverse engineer compiled C / C++ back to its source language, but you can disassemble it to assembler and translate that, if you can find out where the appropriate functions are, back to C, but you will need to know assembler. If the code is compiled with the Optimize flag, then forget it, it fucks with the addresses and even a debugger such as WinDbg wouldnt be able to work it out. Ie, with optimized code, addresses are one way, you cannot go backwards.

Look into 'Reverse Engineering C' on google and have fun reading about it. There are tools out there to assist you in reverse engineering back to source code, but that source will not be identical to its original, and if its close count yourself lucky. Its more of an aid to help you understand what a program is doing rather than saying 'here is the reverse engineered code and its what the author wrote'.

ieatacid · Post by **ieatacid** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 4:47 pm

What plugin are ya wanting to reverse engineer?

missingfiles · Post by **missingfiles** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 4:57 pm

Proibly

http://www.playerauctions.com/listings/ ... 1089172161

Q: What is it exactly I'm buying?
A: The compiled warp plugin that allows you to do the functions I described above.

Q: Do I get a copy of the source code?
A: This auction is for the compiled plugin only. Requests for source licensing can be made through the 'Ask the seller a question' feature.

Q: I'm a bit skeptical...do you offer a free demo?
A: Yes. Contact me via the 'Ask the seller a question' feature for a free single character/zone demo plugin.

wassup · Post by **wassup** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:09 pm

Asking anything about that plugin on these boards is probably the stupidest thing you could do.

missingfiles · Post by **missingfiles** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:29 pm

Yup its just my guess he is asking about that plugin but I think im correct.

You should put that in TFM

Section IV Stupidiest things not to ask
1) How do I reverse engineer a warp plugin from player auctions

Arune · Post by **Arune** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:30 pm

/agree with above two posts.

ieatacid · Post by **ieatacid** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 7:02 pm

I figured that too, just wanted to hear what his response would be.

missingfiles · Post by **missingfiles** » Thu Jul 22, 2004 7:18 pm

I too was hopeing that he would openly post:

"Well I got this free demo on how to warp anywere and I dont want to pay for the full version, so I figured I would post it here and get some help"

Here is my character name
server
and my home address
and CC#

But I got ansy and decited to post

secrettoo · Post by **secrettoo** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 9:22 am

If it is that, then i would suggest you stop thinking about it. You dont need it and there are plenty of features in MQ2 that enhance your gameplay. If you want to gate, buy a gate potion, or automate for the pp to get the potions but dont draw attention to yourself by fucking around with a warp plugin. Read, drawing attention to yourself and putting this project in jeapardy by being a fucking cock.

The plugin on player auctions is a rip of the original and it is designed to get you each patch day for 10 bucks according to what i just read. If you are reading this, and that is you, then you are a piece of shit.

To the original poster - i explained some basics of reverse engineering, but I forgot to add something. If you are asking if it is possible, then you dont have the skills to do it. You need to have good assembler knowledge and experience of decompilers, debuggers and an assembler.

Secret2.