v4.1.0.1-Ladderbot4

[Theinfection91]

Release Notes: Ladderbot v4.1.0.1

Overview

This is a hotfix release addressing stability issues with the bot's connection to Discord. No feature changes or additions have been made in this version compared to v4.1.0. The primary focus is ensuring consistent uptime and providing better logging for debugging.

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Changelog

• Connection Stability: Resolved an issue where the bot would fail to reconnect properly after a disconnect. The connection now remains stable over extended periods.
• Enhanced Logging:
  • Improved console log information to provide more detailed insight into disconnection/reconnection events.
  • Logging includes helpful diagnostics for identifying and addressing potential future issues.

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Key Notes

• No Functional Changes: All features and functionality remain identical to v4.1.0.
• Standalone Compatibility: This version can also serve as a clean install for users who are starting fresh and never encountered connection issues.
• Safety Note: Some users may encounter warnings from Chrome or Windows Defender flagging the download as potentially unsafe.
  • This program is completely safe, but it is currently unsigned, which can trigger these warnings.
  • To proceed, you may need to allow the file in Windows Defender and retry the download.
  • We understand if this deters some potential users, but rest assured we are working towards getting the program signed in the future. We hope you’ll consider trying it again when that happens.

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Update Instructions (From v4.1.0)

1. Download the .zip file from the Assets section below.
2. Navigate to the folder on your computer where you designated the bot's files for version 4.1.0.
3. Delete the old .exe, .pdb, and .dll files from the folder.
4. Extract the contents of the 4.1.0.1 .zip file into the same folder.
   • Important: The Git DLL names may differ between versions, so replacing files via drag-and-drop is not advised.
5. Retain the following folders from 4.1.0:
   • Database
   • Settings
   • BackupRepo

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Clean Install Instructions (No Previous Installation)

1. Download the .zip file from the Assets section below.
2. Extract the contents of the .zip file to the folder you intend to use for Ladderbot.
3. Run the .exe file included in the .zip contents.
4. The program will automatically create and initialize the following directories:
   • Database
   • Settings
   • BackupRepo
5. Follow the bot initial setup process, including entering your Discord Bot Token.

If you encounter any issues, please report them via GitHub Issues with detailed logs.

What's Changed

• Hotfix/4.1.0 reconnect issue by @Theinfection91 in Hotfix/4.1.0 reconnect issue #10

Full Changelog: v4.1.0...v4.1.0.1

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