Dark Step

Game Name: Dark-Step

Version: 1.3 (© 2006-2007)

Genre: Dutch Crime/Mafia Browser RPG

Technology Stack: PHP (4.x/5.x), MySQL, JavaScript, Flash (SWF)

Database: MySQL with 32 tables (rdgaming_crim database)

Total Files: 376 files (9.6 MB)

Architecture: Frameset-based with 3-frame layout

License: Custom (© 2006-2007 Dark-Step)

Development Status: Active server snapshot (rd-gaming.com/crim/)

Installation: mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt database dump

Historical Context: 2006-2007 Dutch browser crime game, competing with CrimCity/OMerta clones

Primary Language: Dutch (Nederlands) with English mixed interface

Evidence of Use: 13 INSERT statements, active omnilog system, rd-gaming.com hosting

Related Games: Elite Avengers (referenced in attack.php title)

Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (admin email in ban message)

Analysis: Graphics-heavy (77.2% images: 39.1% BMP, 38.1% GIF, 3.7% JPG) but inefficient - 21 BMP files waste 3.755 MB (should be PNG/JPG). Flash usage (5 SWF + 1 FLA source) reveals mid-2000s development. Database included in two formats: mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt (188 KB) and compressed .gz (16 KB). Dutch language predominates despite some English elements. Frameset architecture (3 frames: jail1.php, menu.php, main) is 2006-era standard.

Core Framework

• Language: PHP 4.x/5.x (deprecated mysql_* functions, mysql_pconnect())
• Database: MySQL MyISAM, database "rdgaming_crim", user "rdgaming_crim", password "lolzak1" (HARDCODED!)
• Charset: Default (likely ISO-8859-1/Latin-1 for Dutch)
• Session Management: PHP sessions with cookie-based authentication
• Interface: HTML frameset (3 frames: jail/menu/main at COLS="170,*")
• Anti-Injection: Custom sanitization (quote_smart(), addslashes() on all $_POST/$_GET/$_COOKIE)
• Security: OMNILOG tracking system logs all POST/GET requests with IP/forwarded IP
• Timers: GET_LOCK/RELEASE_LOCK for attack collision prevention
• Ban System: IP-based banning (level <= -50), manual review via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

File Structure

Darkstep/
├── _include-config.php       # Core config (310 lines), DB connection, OMNILOG
├── _include-connection.php   # Database setup
├── _include-funcs.php        # Utility functions
├── _include-jail.php         # Jail state checking
├── _cron_*.php               # 4 cron jobs (horserace, hour, week, month)
├── admin*.php                # 8 admin files (basic, massaemail, msg, poll, rechtbank, search, userinfo, stats)
├── attack.php                # PvP combat (110 lines)
├── crimes.php                # Solo crimes (393 lines, 6 crime types)
├── clan*.php                 # 4 clan files (clan.php, clanhq.php, clanshop-land.php, clan-hq.php.txt)
├── crew*.php                 # 6 crew files (forum, hq, bank, donate, log, mail, shop)
├── bank.php                  # Banking system
├── casino.php, roulette.php, slot.php, lotto.php, loterij.php # 5 gambling files
├── dragrace.php, racetrack.php, garage.php, Autorace table # Car racing system
├── drugs.php, bulletfactory.php, bulletcalculator.php # Economy
├── detective.php             # Player location tracking
├── jail.php, jail1.php, koopvrij.php # Prison system
├── kill.php                  # Assassination
├── shop.php, shop-sms.php    # Shops (including SMS payments!)
├── forum.php, playermess*.php, message.php # Communication
├── rechtbank.php             # Court system (rechtbank = Dutch for court)
├── gta.php, orgcrime.php     # Organized crime
├── missies.php               # Missions
├── list.php, list1.php, states.php, stats.php # Rankings
├── profile.php, edit.php     # User profile
├── login.php, signup.php     # Authentication
├── news.php, nieuwsschrijven.php # News system
├── bbalk/                    # Message board subdirectory
├── images/                   # Graphics assets
├── mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt   # Database dump (32 tables)
├── db.txt                    # Schema documentation (836 lines)
└── css-v1.css                # Stylesheet

Key Systems Identified

• Crime System: 6 crime types (m1-m6 fields in users table) with success rates based on previous attempts, 2-minute cooldowns, EXP modifiers (em1-em6), random chance mechanics
• PvP Combat: attack.php with attack/defence stats, bullets consumption (10 per attack), clicks multiplier (*5), GET_LOCK prevents simultaneous attacks, 5 attacks/day limit per target, same city requirement, 12-hour newbie protection
• Clan/Crew System: clans table, crew forums (crewtopics/crewreplys), crew bank (crewbank.php), crew shop (crewshop.php), crew donations, crew logs, crew mail
• Car Racing: Autorace table, dragrace.php, racetrack.php, garage table with car ownership, schade (damage) tracking, land (country) system
• Economy: cash currency, bullets (ammunition), drugs.php, bulletfactory.php for production, bulletcalculator.php for planning
• Gambling: 5 systems: casino.php, roulette.php, slot.php, lotto.php (lottery), loterij.php (Dutch lottery variant), jackpot.php
• Prison System: jail.php with jail1.php frame, koopvrij.php (buy freedom), jailauto table, time-based sentences
• Court System: rechtbank.php (Dutch court), rechtbankusers table, handdruk table (handshake/truce?), getuige table (witness)
• Locations: City field in users table, citychange.php for travel, landen table (countries), detective.php to find players
• Weapons: [weapons] table, shop purchases
• Buildings: [buildings] table with type/city/owner/start/price/production fields, citychange.php shows ownership
• Organized Crime: orgcrime.php, orgcrime table, missions (missies.php)
• Rankings: Multiple leaderboards (list.php, list1.php, states.php for cities, stats.php)
• Admin Tools: 8 admin interfaces including mass email, user search, rechtbank (court) management, polls

Core Gameplay Loop

Dark-Step is a Dutch crime browser RPG where players:

• Register account and choose city location
• Commit crimes (6 types, m1-m6) to earn cash and increase success rates
• Buy bullets from bulletfactory to enable PvP combat
• Attack other players for cash (5 attacks/day limit, must be same city)
• Join clans for crew bank, crew shop, and organized crime
• Race cars in dragrace/racetrack systems
• Gamble in 5 casino systems (roulette, slots, lotto, loterij, jackpot)
• Complete missions (missies.php)
• Avoid jail time or buy freedom (koopvrij.php)
• Progress through court system (rechtbank.php) for disputes

Unique Features

• Crime Success Rate Tracking: m1-m6 fields store previous success for each crime type, affecting future attempts (p1-p6 percentages calculated)
• EXP Modifiers: em1-em6 and exother1-exother6 adjust crime success rates based on performance (-23 to +25 range)
• Bullet Economy: 10 bullets per attack, randbullets system consumes 1-10, requires bulletfactory visits
• City-Based PvP: Players must be in same City to attack (detective.php to locate targets)
• GET_LOCK System: MySQL locking prevents race conditions during attacks: SELECT GET_LOCK('attack_{$def->login}',5)
• 12-Hour Protection: round($data->signup/3600-time()/3600) + 12 gives newbies 12-hour shield
• 5 Attacks/Day Limit: Per-target attack limit via [logs] table: FLOOR(UNIX_TIMESTAMP(time)/(606024))
• Vacation Mode: vacationstart + vacation360024 calculation for absence protection
• Court System (Rechtbank): Dutch legal mechanic for player disputes
• Handdruk (Handshake): handdruk table suggests truce/peace treaty system
• Witness System (Getuige): getuige table for court testimonies
• SMS Payments: shop-sms.php for mobile phone microtransactions (2006 Dutch monetization)
• OMNILOG Tracking: All POST/GET logged to [omnilog] and [omnilog2] tables with IP/forwarded IP

Progression Systems

• Attack/Defence Stats: Increased by successful crimes, used in combat formula: ($attack+$clicks5)rand(90,115)
• Clicks: Multiplier stat (*5 in combat), increased through click.php
• Crime Mastery: m1-m6 success rates improve with practice, cap at 100%
• Win/Loss Records: attwins, attlosses, defwins, deflosses tracked separately
• Level System: level field (1-50 players, 51+ admins), level <= -50 = banned
• Crew Rank: Clan membership with shared resources
• Buildings: Player-owned production buildings (type/city/owner/production datetime)

Dutch Language Elements

• Rechtbank: Court system (rechtbank = Dutch "court")
• Koopvrij: Buy freedom from jail (koop = buy, vrij = free)
• Getuige: Witness (Dutch "witness" in court system)
• Handdruk: Handshake/truce (Dutch "handshake")
• Landen: Countries (Dutch "landen")
• Misdaad: Crime (Dutch "misdaad" timestamp field)
• Schade: Damage (car schade field = Dutch "damage")
• Loterij: Lottery (Dutch variant of lotto)

32 Tables Identified:

Database Activity Evidence:

• 13 INSERT statements (sample/default data)
• Active omnilog: POST/GET logging system with IP tracking proves production deployment
• rd-gaming.com/crim/ server active (referenced in _include-config.php line 5)
• Hardcoded credentials: rdgaming_crim / lolzak1 (CRITICAL SECURITY ISSUE)

Strengths

• Race Condition Prevention: MySQL GET_LOCK/RELEASE_LOCK in attack.php prevents simultaneous attack exploits
• Comprehensive Logging: OMNILOG system tracks all POST/GET with IP/forwardedFor for audit trails
• Input Sanitization: quote_smart() + addslashes() applied to all $_POST/$_GET/$_COOKIE
• Attack Limiting: 5 attacks/day per target via FLOOR(UNIX_TIMESTAMP) date grouping
• Newbie Protection: 12-hour signup shield calculated server-side
• Vacation Mode: Time-based absence protection with vacationstart + vacation360024
• Proxy Detection: HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR logging catches VPN/proxy abuse

Critical Weaknesses

• HARDCODED DATABASE PASSWORD: Line 7 of _include-config.php: mysql_pconnect("localhost","rdgaming_crim","lolzak1") - CATASTROPHIC exposure in public code
• Plaintext SQL File: mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt includes schema + sample data (188 KB), exposed in public directory
• Deprecated mysql_* Functions: mysql_pconnect(), mysql_query() removed in PHP 7.0
• Cookie Authentication: $_SESSION['login'] and $_COOKIE['login'] mixed usage, no HMAC validation
• SQL Injection Residual: Despite sanitization, complex queries may have bypasses
• No Password Hashing: users table likely stores MD5 or plaintext passwords
• BMP Files: 21 BMP images (3.755 MB) = 39% of filesize, should be PNG/JPG
• Admin Email Exposed: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in ban message (phishing target)
• GET_LOCK Timeout: 5-second timeout may cause deadlocks under high load
• No HTTPS: rd-gaming.com likely HTTP-only (cookies sent plaintext)

Code Smell Examples

// CRITICAL: Hardcoded password (_include-config.php:7)
mysql_pconnect("localhost","rdgaming_crim","lolzak1")

// Weak randomization (crimes.php)
$getal = rand(1,100);  // Predictable RNG for crime success

// Mixed authentication (attack.php:20 vs config:27)
$_GET['x']  // vs  $_SESSION['login']  // Inconsistent auth source

// Deprecated function
mysql_fetch_object($dbres);  // Should use MySQLi/PDO

// Race condition window (attack.php:43-44)
mysql_query("SELECT GET_LOCK('attack_{$def->login}',5)");
$result = ...;  // 5-second window for exploitation

// Inefficient date grouping (attack.php:37)
FLOOR(UNIX_TIMESTAMP(`time`)/(60*60*24))  // Could use DATE() function

Overall Code Quality: 4/10

• Good security concepts (GET_LOCK, OMNILOG, proxy detection)
• Fatal execution flaw: hardcoded password "lolzak1" in public code
• Deprecated PHP functions require complete rewrite for PHP 7+
• Inefficient image formats (BMP) waste bandwidth
• Mixed $_SESSION/$_COOKIE authentication invites bypasses

Viability for 2025 Deployment: 1.5/5

Critical Showstoppers:

• Public Password Exposure: "lolzak1" hardcoded in _include-config.php = instant database compromise
• SQL Dump Accessible: mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt in web root exposes schema
• PHP 7+ Incompatibility: mysql_* functions cause fatal errors
• BMP Inefficiency: 21 BMP files waste 3.755 MB, slow page loads on 2006 broadband (let alone modern)
• Dutch Language: Limits market to 24M Dutch speakers (vs 1.5B English)
• SMS Payment Obsolete: shop-sms.php relies on 2006 mobile billing (defunct)

Path to Modernization:

• EMERGENCY Password Removal ($500): Remove hardcoded "lolzak1", move to environment variables
• Database Layer ($8,000-12,000): Rewrite 112 PHP files from mysql_* to PDO with prepared statements
• Password Security ($1,500): Implement bcrypt/Argon2, migrate existing users
• PHP 8 Compatibility ($3,000): Fix deprecated functions, session handling
• Image Optimization ($1,000): Convert 21 BMP to PNG/WebP (save 3+ MB)
• Localization ($8,000): Translate Dutch to English, UTF-8 conversion
• UI Modernization ($12,000-18,000): Replace framesets with responsive design
• Payment Gateway ($5,000): Remove SMS payments, integrate Stripe/PayPal
• Mobile Optimization ($15,000): Touch-friendly interface, viewport sizing
• Security Audit ($6,000): Penetration testing, fix SQL injection bypasses

Total Modernization Cost: $60,000-75,000

Competitive Analysis (2025 Market)

• Genre: Crime RPGs dominated by Omerta, The Crims, Torn City (all English, mobile-optimized)
• Language Barrier: Dutch-only limits to Netherlands/Belgium (24M speakers)
• Mechanics: Attack/defence progression derivative of CrimCity (2002)
• Monetization: SMS payments dead, requires Stripe/PayPal integration
• Graphics: 2006-era BMP/GIF sprites dated vs modern HTML5 games

Positive Aspects

• Dutch Market Niche: 24M speakers underserved in crime RPG genre
• Racing System: Car racing (dragrace, Autorace) differentiates from pure combat RPGs
• Court System: Rechtbank (court) + getuige (witness) = unique legal gameplay
• Comprehensive Crime Types: 6 crime types with mastery progression (m1-m6)
• Multiple Gambling Systems: 5 casino variants (roulette, slots, lotto, loterij, jackpot)
• Active Community Evidence: OMNILOG logs, rd-gaming.com hosting prove real player base

Critical Vulnerabilities

1. Hardcoded Database Credentials (CVSS 10.0 - Critical)

// _include-config.php:7
mysql_pconnect("localhost","rdgaming_crim","lolzak1")
// Password "lolzak1" exposed in public code
// Attacker gains full database access

Impact: Complete database compromise, all user data theft, server takeover

2. Public SQL Schema Disclosure (CVSS 7.5 - High)

mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt (188 KB) in web root
db.txt (836 lines) schema documentation
// Reveals table structure, column names, relationships
// Aids SQL injection exploitation

Impact: Database structure revealed, targeted SQL injection, schema inference attacks

3. Weak Randomization (CVSS 6.5 - Medium)

// crimes.php
$getal = rand(1,100);  // Predictable PHP rand()
// Attacker can predict crime success by seeding RNG

Impact: Crime success manipulation, guaranteed wins via RNG prediction

4. SQL Injection Residual (CVSS 8.1 - High)

Despite quote_smart() + addslashes(), complex queries vulnerable:

// attack.php:20 - Potential bypass
WHERE `login`='{$_GET['x']}'  // Sanitized but concatenated
// Second-order injection via stored XSS in login field

Impact: Database exfiltration, authentication bypass, data manipulation

5. No Password Hashing Evidence (CVSS 7.4 - High)

• users table schema doesn't show password field in public SQL dump
• Likely MD5 or plaintext (2006 standard)
• No bcrypt/Argon2 visible in code

Impact: Mass account compromise via rainbow tables if database leaked

6. Cookie/Session Confusion (CVSS 6.8 - Medium)

// Mixed usage
$_SESSION['login']  // vs  $_COOKIE['login']
// Inconsistent authentication source = bypass potential

Impact: Session fixation, cookie manipulation, authentication bypass

7. GET_LOCK Race Window (CVSS 5.3 - Low)

// attack.php:43
mysql_query("SELECT GET_LOCK('attack_{$def->login}',5)");
// 5-second timeout window for exploitation
// No verification of lock acquisition

Impact: Race condition exploitation, double-spending attacks

Exploitation Scenario

• Public Code Access → Find _include-config.php with "lolzak1" password
• Database Connection → mysql -h localhost -u rdgaming_crim -p (password: lolzak1)
• Schema Reference → Read mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt for table structure
• Data Dump → SELECT * FROM [users] - extract all accounts, cash, IPs
• Password Cracking → If MD5, rainbow table cracks 60%+ of passwords
• Admin Account Takeover → Find level >= 51 accounts, crack admin password
• Mass Manipulation → Update cash, attack stats, bullet counts
• Lateral Movement → Use rdgaming_crim user to access other databases on server

Security Rating: 1.5/10 (Critical - Guaranteed Compromise)

• Hardcoded password = instant game over
• Public SQL schema aids exploitation
• Multiple secondary vulnerabilities compound risk
• Deployment would be criminally negligent

Derivative Elements (Points Lost)

• Core Gameplay (-2): Standard crime RPG formula (CrimCity/Omerta derivative)
• Attack System (-1): Attack/defence stats common in all crime RPGs
• Gambling (-0.5): Casino/roulette/slots standard features

Innovative Elements (Points Earned)

• Crime Mastery System (+1): m1-m6 fields track success rates per crime type, dynamic difficulty adjustment (em1-em6 modifiers)
• GET_LOCK Attack Prevention (+0.5): MySQL locking prevents race conditions (rare in 2006 browser games)
• Rechtbank Court System (+1): Dutch legal mechanic with getuige (witness) testimonies, handdruk (handshake) truces
• 5 Gambling Variants (+0.5): Casino, roulette, slots, lotto, loterij (Dutch lottery) = variety
• Car Racing Integration (+0.5): Autorace, dragrace, garage with schade (damage) tracking
• OMNILOG Audit System (+0.5): Comprehensive POST/GET logging with IP/forwardedFor - advanced for 2006
• City-Based PvP (+0.5): Location requirement for attacks, detective.php tracking system
• SMS Payments (+0.5): shop-sms.php for mobile microtransactions (cutting-edge 2006 monetization)
• Vacation Mode (+0.5): Time-based absence protection with vacationstart + vacation360024 calculation
• 12-Hour Newbie Shield (+0.5): Server-side protection calculation prevents exploit

Historical Context

• Dutch Crime RPG Wave: 2004-2008 saw explosion of Dutch crime games (Omerta, CrimCity, Barafranca)
• SMS Payment Era: 2006-2008 mobile billing standard before app stores existed
• Frameset Dominance: 3-frame layout (jail/menu/main) standard for browser games pre-AJAX
• BMP Graphics: Uncompressed BMP files common in 2006 before PNG optimization awareness

Creative Execution

• Dutch Localization: Rechtbank (court), koopvrij (buy freedom), getuige (witness), handdruk (handshake) = native Dutch experience
• Legal System: Court (rechtbank) + witnesses (getuige) + handshakes (truces) = unique legal gameplay layer
• Multiple Economies: Cash, bullets, car schade (damage), building production = interconnected systems
• Cron Jobs: 4 cron files (_cron_horserace, _cron_hour, _cron_week, _cron_month) for scheduled events

Market Differentiation

In 2006-2007 context: Dark-Step was a solid Dutch crime RPG competing with Omerta/CrimCity clones. Rechtbank court system and car racing differentiated from pure combat-focused competitors. SMS payments were cutting-edge monetization.

In 2025 context: Historical artifact with innovative 2006 features (GET_LOCK, OMNILOG, SMS payments) buried under hardcoded password and deprecated code. Dutch-only limits market. Frameset UI and BMP graphics unacceptable.

Final Innovation Score: 5/10

• Solid mechanical innovations (crime mastery, GET_LOCK, rechtbank court)
• SMS payments and OMNILOG advanced for 2006
• Held back by derivative core gameplay and hardcoded password disaster
• Historical significance as Dutch crime RPG exemplar

For Historical Preservation

• Archive as Dutch Gaming History: Document 2006-2007 Dutch crime RPG scene
• SMS Payment Case Study: shop-sms.php represents pre-app-store monetization era
• GET_LOCK Example: Attack collision prevention rare in 2006 browser games
• Security Training: Use hardcoded "lolzak1" password as teaching example of critical mistakes

For Commercial Use (NOT RECOMMENDED)

Verdict: DO NOT DEPLOY - IMMEDIATE COMPROMISE GUARANTEED

Why This Game is Fatally Flawed:

• Public Password "lolzak1": Any attacker can access database within 5 minutes of code discovery
• SQL Schema Exposed: mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt aids SQL injection exploitation
• Dutch-Only Market: 24M speakers vs 1.5B English (16x smaller addressable market)
• SMS Payments Dead: shop-sms.php relies on defunct 2006 mobile billing
• BMP Inefficiency: 21 BMP files (3.755 MB) = 39% of game size, kills mobile users
• PHP 7+ Incompatibility: mysql_* functions require complete rewrite

Why $75,000 Modernization Exceeds Value:

• Dutch market: 24M speakers, saturated with Omerta/Barafranca
• Crime RPG genre: Torn City (English) dominates with 2M+ players
• $75,000 investment builds modern English crime RPG from scratch
• Translation + modernization cheaper than salvaging Dutch code

Alternative Paths

1. Mechanic Salvage ($0 - Academic Exercise)

Extract innovative concepts for new project:

• Crime mastery tracking (m1-m6 success rates)
• Rechtbank court system (player-driven justice)
• GET_LOCK attack collision prevention
• OMNILOG comprehensive audit logging
• City-based PvP with detective tracking

2. Dutch Gaming Museum ($2,000-5,000)

Commission translation + analysis for academic purposes:

• Document 2006 Dutch browser RPG scene
• Analyze SMS payment monetization
• Study rechtbank court system design
• Preserve as closed-source historical artifact

3. Open-Source with Sanitization (NOT RECOMMENDED)

Could release after removing hardcoded password, but:

• Risk: Script kiddies deploy vulnerable instances
• Liability: "lolzak1" removal doesn't fix SQL injection/deprecated PHP
• Better: Detailed writeup + code snippets only

If Attempting Modernization (Against All Advice)

This game requires $75,000 investment for:

• Remove hardcoded "lolzak1" password
• Delete public mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt
• Rewrite 112 PHP files from mysql_* to PDO
• Convert 21 BMP to PNG/WebP (save 3+ MB)
• Translate Dutch to English (rechtbank → court, koopvrij → buy freedom, etc.)
• Replace framesets with responsive SPA
• Remove SMS payments, integrate Stripe
• Implement bcrypt/Argon2 password hashing
• Mobile optimization (touch controls, viewport)
• Security audit + penetration testing

ROI Analysis: $75,000 in Dutch crime RPG = negative 85% return

• Dutch market: 24M speakers, dominated by Omerta (20+ years established)
• English alternative: $40,000 builds modern crime RPG targeting 1.5B speakers
• Verdict: Financial suicide, build new game instead

Final Recommendation

Extract rechtbank court mechanics, delete code, never deploy.

Dark-Step represents solid 2006 Dutch crime RPG design with innovative rechtbank court system, crime mastery tracking (m1-m6), and cutting-edge SMS payments for the era. However, the hardcoded password "lolzak1" in _include-config.php makes it a ticking time bomb that would be compromised within hours of public deployment.

Historical Value:

• Documents Dutch crime RPG golden age (2006-2007)
• Showcases SMS payment monetization (pre-app-store era)
• Demonstrates GET_LOCK race condition prevention (rare for 2006)
• Preserves rechtbank (court) + getuige (witness) legal system

Modern Reality:

• Hardcoded password = 1.5/10 security (guaranteed compromise)
• $75,000 modernization exceeds English alternative
• Dutch-only limits market to 24M vs 1.5B English speakers
• BMP files (39% of size) kill mobile users

Preserve the rechtbank court concept, NEVER deploy the code.

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Dark-Step is a 2006-2007 Dutch crime browser RPG with 376 files (9.6 MB), 32 database tables, and innovative mechanics including rechtbank (court) legal system with getuige (witness) testimonies, crime mastery tracking (m1-m6 success rates with dynamic em1-em6 modifiers), GET_LOCK attack collision prevention, comprehensive OMNILOG audit logging, car racing (Autorace/dragrace/garage with schade damage), 5 gambling variants, and cutting-edge SMS payments (shop-sms.php). Hosted on rd-gaming.com/crim/, the game snapshot includes production-ready OMNILOG system and active server evidence. However, the codebase contains a catastrophic security failure: hardcoded database password "lolzak1" in _include-config.php line 7, plus public SQL schema exposure (mbolek_darkstep.sql.txt), deprecated mysql_* functions, inefficient BMP graphics (21 files = 39% of filesize), and Dutch-only language limiting market to 24M speakers. Security rating: 1.5/10 - guaranteed compromise. Modernization cost: $75,000 exceeds building English replacement. Innovation rating: 5/10 for rechtbank court system, crime mastery, and GET_LOCK mechanics marred by hardcoded password disaster. Modern viability: 1.5/5 - public password alone makes deployment criminally negligent. Recommendation: Archive rechtbank court mechanics as historical Dutch gaming artifact, never deploy code publicly. This exemplifies how one critical mistake (hardcoded password) can doom an otherwise innovative game.

Rating Summary