Hey everyone. As a result of some internal discussions, we have decided to restrict the usage of VScript on JA. Going forward there will be a general ban on VScript on all JA servers.

VScript is a powerful tool, and in some cases too powerful. There are several contributing factors to this decision but the primary points of issue are security and maintainability. Since JA's founding, the main assumption about mapping is that maps are generally safe from the point of view of the server operators. VScript introduces a structural shift in what mappers are capable of.

As it stands we just don't have the manpower to review every single map that we add to JA for potential issues with their scripts. Going forward we would like to encourage all mappers to try more conventional systems for map logic first.

Q: My map uses VScript. What does this mean for me?
A: Your map is still allowed on JA and we won't require a separate version, just be aware that any scripts included will not run on JA servers.

Q: Why is this necessary?
A: VScript is extremely powerful with similar capabilities as sourcemod plugins. At JA, our developers have always reviewed any plugins or extensions we upload to our servers for security, performance, stability, and maintainability concerns. The VScript update introduced a totally new vector for code to be added to our servers that we weren't prepared for. We think this is the best way to ensure we are able to maintain oversight on external code on JA.

Q: My VScript code is critical to the functionality of my map. Does this mean my map can't be on Jump Academy?
A: Talk to our developers (AI or Squid) about your map so we can review your code and come to a decision. We will be handling whitelisted maps on a case by case basis.