My script works for the new server. I can update it and upload to some pastebin for general use.
http://pastebin.com/rc2d7yzbhttp://pastebin.com/yATbQbkx1. Place both scripts in the same directory (any).
2. Place the optional list of buddies in ${HOME}/.PlaneShift/buddies.txt (use simple end line delimited list in the file).
3. Run the second script (ps_buddies.sh) as follows:
a. To show only buddies from the list:
ps_buddies.sh
b. To show all with buddies highlighted:
ps_buddies.sh all
Note: works on Linux/Unix and compatible systems with xterm present. On other systems modify the second script to use appropriate output mechanism.