08-13-2005, 07:54 PM
Description:
Create an encryption with an accompanying decryption algorithm.
The functions will be used in Plantasy Studios upcoming game FieldView, proper credits will ofcourse be given.
Rules:
* Should be fully compatible with latest official version of FB (This does not include pre-releases and/or CVS builds)
* Resulting encrypted message should be as close (or smaller) in lenght to the original message as possible. 1:1 (or less) encryptions are favored.
* Should finish within a reasonable time, meaning 5-10 milliseconds or less for 200byte messages
* Functions should be formated as: Function (Msg As STRING, Pwd As STRING) As STRING
* Multiple entries are allowed, and encouraged
* The routines should be able to handle any ASCII char from 0 to 255
Judging:
Judging entries will be done not focusing on security, but more on speed and size. Many small fast entries are favored over few large slow more secure.
This does not mean that a simple Julius/Caesar encryption is good enough.
Also, the closer to 1:1 the resulting encrypted message is the better. Smaller encrypted messages than the original message are highly favored.
Prize:
Fame and honor
Grattitude fom the FV dev. team, and most likely ingame bonuses if you want them.
Additional info:
Any entry submitted may be used in FieldView, even if it does not win the challenge.
All used algorithms/functions will be properly credited.
The reason for this challenge is to speed up FV developement, I'm only one person, I cant do everything.
Good luck, have fun!
EDIT: Rule added
Create an encryption with an accompanying decryption algorithm.
The functions will be used in Plantasy Studios upcoming game FieldView, proper credits will ofcourse be given.
Rules:
* Should be fully compatible with latest official version of FB (This does not include pre-releases and/or CVS builds)
* Resulting encrypted message should be as close (or smaller) in lenght to the original message as possible. 1:1 (or less) encryptions are favored.
* Should finish within a reasonable time, meaning 5-10 milliseconds or less for 200byte messages
* Functions should be formated as: Function (Msg As STRING, Pwd As STRING) As STRING
* Multiple entries are allowed, and encouraged
* The routines should be able to handle any ASCII char from 0 to 255
Judging:
Judging entries will be done not focusing on security, but more on speed and size. Many small fast entries are favored over few large slow more secure.
This does not mean that a simple Julius/Caesar encryption is good enough.
Also, the closer to 1:1 the resulting encrypted message is the better. Smaller encrypted messages than the original message are highly favored.
Prize:
Fame and honor
Grattitude fom the FV dev. team, and most likely ingame bonuses if you want them.
Additional info:
Any entry submitted may be used in FieldView, even if it does not win the challenge.
All used algorithms/functions will be properly credited.
The reason for this challenge is to speed up FV developement, I'm only one person, I cant do everything.
Good luck, have fun!
EDIT: Rule added