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GameServers.World - Billing Module

Overview

The billing module is a complete standalone website for selling game servers. It can be deployed on the same machine as the GSP panel or on a completely separate external web host.

Documentation System

Visual TODO System ✅

As of December 19, 2024, all game documentation includes completion tracking:

• Complete Documentation: Displays with normal name (e.g., "Minecraft Server")
• Incomplete Documentation: Displays with "TODO: " prefix (e.g., "TODO: Arma 3")

Current Status

• Complete: 1 game (Minecraft - comprehensive template)
• Incomplete: 146 games (marked with TODO prefix)

Documentation Template Standard

All complete documentation should match the Minecraft template:

• Comprehensive ports table (ALL ports with purposes)
• Firewall configurations (UFW, FirewallD, Windows, iptables)
• Startup parameters with detailed explanations
• Troubleshooting sections with specific solutions
• Performance optimization tips
• Security best practices
• Resource links with citations

Viewing Documentation

• Browse to docs.php to see all game documentation
• Games with "TODO: " prefix need comprehensive research and writing
• Click any game to view its documentation page

Marking Documentation Complete

When game documentation is finished:

1. Edit docs/{game}/metadata.json
2. Change "complete": false to "complete": true
3. The TODO prefix will automatically disappear

Recent Updates

December 19, 2024 - Visual TODO System

• ✅ Implemented completion tracking for all 148 game folders
• ✅ Created PowerShell automation script (update_metadata_complete.ps1)
• ✅ Updated docs.php with automatic TODO prefix display
• ✅ Minecraft documentation completed as template example

November 10, 2025 - Critical Fixes

• ✅ Fixed PayPal payment capture session issue
• ✅ Removed cart debug logging code
• ✅ Fixed cart page header/footer consistency
• ✅ Implemented AJAX invoice removal with Font Awesome icons

Key Files

Documentation System

• docs.php - Documentation browser with TODO system
• docs/*/index.php - Individual game documentation pages
• docs/*/metadata.json - Game metadata with completion status
• update_metadata_complete.ps1 - Batch metadata update script

Reference Documents

• PHASE1_COMPLETE_SUMMARY.md - Phase 1 implementation summary
• GAME_DOCS_TODO_REFERENCE.md - Complete reference for documentation system
• RECENT_FIXES_SUMMARY.md - All recent fixes and enhancements

Payment Integration

• api/capture_order.php - PayPal payment capture (fixed session handling)
• payment_success.php - Payment success redirect
• payment_cancel.php - Payment cancellation handler

Shopping Cart

• cart.php - Shopping cart UI with PayPal integration (cleaned up)
• add_to_cart.php - Add items to cart
• remove_from_cart.php - AJAX removal endpoint

Development Guidelines

Adding New Game Documentation

1. Create folder: docs/{game-slug}/
2. Create metadata.json:

   {
     "name": "Game Name",
     "description": "Brief description",
     "category": "game",
     "order": 100,
     "complete": false
   }
   

3. Create index.php following Minecraft template
4. Add optional icon.png or icon.jpg
5. When complete, set "complete": true in metadata

Research Sources for Game Documentation

• Official game wikis and documentation
• LGSM (LinuxGSM) scripts and configuration files
• Steam Community Guides (highly-rated)
• Reddit communities (r/gameservers, game-specific)
• GitHub repositories with server configurations
• Official game forums
• User-contributed solutions and fixes

Documentation Quality Standards

• Comprehensive Ports: List ALL ports with purposes (TCP/UDP)
• Startup Parameters: Full parameter explanations with examples
• Troubleshooting: Specific common issues with tested solutions
• Firewall Configs: Multiple platform examples (Linux + Windows)
• Citations: Link to all sources used in research
• Testing: Verify all commands and configurations are accurate

Next Priorities

Phase 2: ARMA Family + DayZ (HIGH PRIORITY)

1. Arma 3
2. Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
3. Arma 2: Combined Operations
4. DayZ Standalone
5. DayZ Mod

Phase 3: Popular Multiplayer Games

• Counter-Strike family (1.6, Source, CS2, CS:GO)
• Survival/Building (Rust, Terraria, Valheim, ARK)
• Co-op Shooters (L4D series, Killing Floor series, TF2)
• Tactical Shooters (Insurgency series, Squad)

Phase 4: Remaining Games

• All other 50+ game folders in alphabetical order

Testing Checklist

PayPal Integration

• User can add servers to cart
• PayPal checkout button works
• Payment completes successfully
• Success page displays correctly
• No NO_USER_SESSION errors in logs

Documentation System

• docs.php displays all games correctly
• TODO prefix shows for incomplete docs
• Complete docs show without TODO prefix
• Individual game pages load correctly
• Navigation links work within documentation

Cart Functionality

• Cart displays all items correctly
• Remove button deletes items (AJAX)
• Header and footer display consistently
• Fonts match other billing pages

Technical Notes

Session Management

• CRITICAL: Always use session_name("opengamepanel_web") before session_start()
• Sessions are separate from panel sessions
• User authentication stored in $_SESSION['website_user_id']

Database Connection

• Uses mysqli with credentials from includes/config.inc.php
• All database operations use native mysqli functions
• Never use panel-specific functions

Standalone Design

• Module must work on external hosting
• No dependencies on panel files
• All paths use __DIR__ relative references
• MySQL connection direct (not through panel)

Support & Resources

• Main project: GameServerPanel/GSP
• Branch: Panel-unstable
• Documentation: Browse docs.php for game-specific guides
• Issues: Check logs in modules/billing/logs/

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Last Updated: December 19, 2024
Version: 2.0 (with Visual TODO System)