slight improvement to auto-login detection

auto-login detection is slightly better but still odd, best to not use it

Author: jaku

FFXI-Launcher.cpp

@@ -525,24 +525,7 @@ void launchAccount(const AccountConfig& account, const GlobalConfig& config) {
         std::cerr << "Failed to read login_w.bin, using default slot selection\n";
     }
 
-    // Check for auto-login status
-    std::ifstream loginWFile(polPath + "\\usr\\all\\login_w.bin", std::ios::binary);
-    bool autoLoginEnabled = false;
-    if (loginWFile) {
-        loginWFile.seekg(0x6F);
-        unsigned char autoLoginValue;
-        loginWFile.read(reinterpret_cast<char*>(&autoLoginValue), 1);
-        autoLoginEnabled = (autoLoginValue != 0x00);
-        
-        // If auto-login is enabled, check if the slot matches
-        if (autoLoginEnabled && loginWValue != -1 && loginWValue != account.slot) {
-            std::cout << "\nWARNING: Auto-login is enabled for slot " << loginWValue 
-                      << " but you selected slot " << account.slot << ".\n"
-                      << "The wrong character may be logged in.\n"
-                      << "Waiting 5 seconds before continuing...\n";
-            Sleep(5000);
-        }
-    }
+
 
     // Wait for the window to have a title bar (WS_CAPTION)
     int waitTitleBar = 0;
@@ -574,6 +557,31 @@ void launchAccount(const AccountConfig& account, const GlobalConfig& config) {
     SetFocus(hwnd);
     BringWindowToTop(hwnd);
 
+
+    // Check for auto-login status
+    std::ifstream loginWFile(polPath + "\\usr\\all\\login_w.bin", std::ios::binary);
+    bool autoLoginEnabled = false;
+    if (loginWFile) {
+        loginWFile.seekg(0x6F);
+        unsigned char autoLoginValue;
+        loginWFile.read(reinterpret_cast<char*>(&autoLoginValue), 1);
+        autoLoginEnabled = (autoLoginValue != 0x00);
+        
+        // If auto-login is enabled, check if the slot matches
+        if (autoLoginEnabled && loginWValue != -1 && loginWValue != account.slot) {
+            std::cout << "\nWARNING: Auto-login is enabled for slot " << loginWValue 
+                      << " but you selected slot " << account.slot << ".\n";
+
+            autoLoginEnabled = false;
+
+            // Press ESC to cancel auto-login
+            simulateKey(VK_ESCAPE);
+            Sleep(1300);
+ 
+        }
+    }
+
+
     // Adjust slot selection based on login_w.bin value
     if (loginWValue != -1) {
         int targetSlot = account.slot;
@@ -916,7 +924,7 @@ void removeHostsEntry() {
 // Update main to remove hosts entry before exiting
 int main(int argc, char* argv[]) {
     std::cout << "Created by: jaku | https://twitter.com/jaku\n";
-    std::cout << "Version: 0.0.10  | https://github.com/jaku/FFXI-autoPOL\n";
+    std::cout << "Version:  0.0.12 | https://github.com/jaku/FFXI-autoPOL\n";
 
     // Clean up any existing hosts file entries at startup
     removeHostsEntry();

README.md

@@ -106,4 +106,42 @@ If you're on the Phoenix server, my main on there is Jakubowski, just waving hi
 
 ---
 
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Login Issues
+
+- **Partial Character Entry**: If the program only enters some characters of your password, try increasing the delay in your configuration. Start by adding 1-2 seconds at a time until it works reliably.
+- **Controller Interference**: Some users have reported that having the controller enabled can cause key entry issues. Try disabling controller support to see if the error persists. (Controller support should work)
+- **Auto-Login in POL**: While the program supports auto-login, it's recommended to disable auto-login in the POL window as it can be unreliable. The program will handle the login process more reliably without auto-login.
+- **Locked keyboard/mouse**: If the application locks your keyboard and mouse and you can't control it after a long time, you can always press CTRL+ALT+DEL to regain control.
+
+### Linux/Steam Deck Users
+
+If you're using Linux or Steam Deck, you'll need to manually add an entry to your hosts file to get the autoPOL login to fully log you into the game after entering your password:
+
+```bash
+sudo echo "127.0.0.1 wh000.pol.com" >> /etc/hosts
+```
+
+To remove this entry when you no longer want to use the program:
+
+```bash
+sudo sed -i '/wh000.pol.com/d' /etc/hosts
+```
+
+Note: While this entry is in your hosts file, you must use this program to log in, or login will fail. 
+
+Windows users do not need to do this.
+
+### Reporting Issues
+
+When reporting issues, please include:
+- Your version of autoPOL (try to use the latest version)
+- Your configuration details (delay settings, etc.)
+- Your operating system (Windows/Linux/Steam Deck)
+- What you've tried to resolve the issue
+- Any error messages you've received
+
+---
+
 Enjoy!