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Similar to what Chris did with Blacklisting and making it as difficult as possible for those on the other side of the fence, don't want a whole debate about it as just looking on it as a forwarding thought. It may not be possible but it would be most ideal that if it could if your simulator could not be used with outside sources if you know what I mean?

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Well, I mean, anyone can visit arcadesimulator.net and download it, it's kinda the opposite of 'protected' by design. 

To play 'MFME' fruit machines (that MAME doesn't emulate correctly) they'd need MFME installed as that won't come with Arcade Sim (only MAME will come with it).

If someone decides to stick the Arcade Sim installer and the MFME installer on a DVD, and sells it on eBay - I wouldn't really be able to do anything about that... much the same as it's not possible to control the sale of fruit machine DVDs, virtual pinball DVDs, etc on eBay.

I just looked and there's one here for MFME:

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And here's an 8TB hard drive (that is a crazy amount of ROMs!) crammed full of ROMs etc:
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I honestly don't know what can be done about people selling these things on eBay.  I guess the only way you can try slow it down is by reporting all the eBay listings...

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[ Arcade Simulator ] Pre-alpha installer: http://arcadesimulator.net  |  Known Issues: https://tinyurl.com/yz4uom2e  |  Donation info: https://tinyurl.com/yzvgl4xo
[ Community Drive ] The drive: http://tinyurl.com/yckze665
[ Fruit Machine Database ] Initial google sheets (WIP): https://tinyurl.com/2c5znxzz
[ MFME Launch ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/MFMELaunch
[ Oasis ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/Oasis
[ Sound ROM Editor ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/SoundRomEditor

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Have done a basic first pass on the 'codec' work (for storing/replaying attract modes etc).  Results in less CPU load, less RAM usage, smaller build size (than raw uncompressed frames).

So now the default arcade in the 'pre-pre-Alpha' has working attract modes (with minor issues - you'll see things like segment alpha displays showing all 8s etc occasionally, 'stuck' displays... to be fixed later).

If you want to try this tech demo it's at: arcadesimulator.net, if you already have it installed, it will auto-patch to this latest version when you next run it.

Quick vid of the new codec in action :) 

 

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[ Arcade Simulator ] Pre-alpha installer: http://arcadesimulator.net  |  Known Issues: https://tinyurl.com/yz4uom2e  |  Donation info: https://tinyurl.com/yzvgl4xo
[ Community Drive ] The drive: http://tinyurl.com/yckze665
[ Fruit Machine Database ] Initial google sheets (WIP): https://tinyurl.com/2c5znxzz
[ MFME Launch ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/MFMELaunch
[ Oasis ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/Oasis
[ Sound ROM Editor ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/SoundRomEditor

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Just tried to download the installer, and win 10 tried to block it. Then Avast kicked in a few times, and after scanning and saying it looked safe, then said it had generic IDP, which I gave an exception too, then it installed, and errored as it tried to rename a file, then after ignoring that, it gave another error and closed. 

Looks like a fun time ahead:)

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1 hour ago, Amusements said:

Just tried to download the installer, and win 10 tried to block it. Then Avast kicked in a few times, and after scanning and saying it looked safe, then said it had generic IDP, which I gave an exception too, then it installed, and errored as it tried to rename a file, then after ignoring that, it gave another error and closed. 

Looks like a fun time ahead:)

Hey @Amusements :)  Thanks for the info... the Win 10 trying to block is 'standard', as it's not signed and it's a brand new .exe that Windows hasn't seen before.  If the project gets super popular, then once the exe installer is stable/final I could in theory pay (~$400 I think it was) and get it signed.

False positives are a pain with antivirus programs though, not sure what I can do about that at this stage.  I've ran the Installer exe through virustotal, 63 virus scanning engines all reported it safe:
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So for now, I guess I can only suggest uninstalling, then trying again... or (temporarily!) disabling Avast, installing it, then reenabling Avast.  Please be sure to reload Avast once it's installed though, if you do go for that option!

I have submitted the setup exe to Avast for inclusion on their 'whitelist'.  That should mean that their next update it should hopefully no longer flag it as a threat.  The problem is I'm going to be updating the Installer quite a bit!  So they'll always be behind.  In theory you can use an old installer, and it'll still catch up via the patching system.  So another option is to wait a month or two, then update Avast definitions, and this version of the exe you downloaded today should be allowed to install :) 

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[ Arcade Simulator ] Pre-alpha installer: http://arcadesimulator.net  |  Known Issues: https://tinyurl.com/yz4uom2e  |  Donation info: https://tinyurl.com/yzvgl4xo
[ Community Drive ] The drive: http://tinyurl.com/yckze665
[ Fruit Machine Database ] Initial google sheets (WIP): https://tinyurl.com/2c5znxzz
[ MFME Launch ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/MFMELaunch
[ Oasis ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/Oasis
[ Sound ROM Editor ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/SoundRomEditor

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6 minutes ago, davep180 said:

No probs with win10 or F-Secure blocking.

Thanks for letting us know :)  Hopefully it's only Avast doing the false positives... 

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[ Arcade Simulator ] Pre-alpha installer: http://arcadesimulator.net  |  Known Issues: https://tinyurl.com/yz4uom2e  |  Donation info: https://tinyurl.com/yzvgl4xo
[ Community Drive ] The drive: http://tinyurl.com/yckze665
[ Fruit Machine Database ] Initial google sheets (WIP): https://tinyurl.com/2c5znxzz
[ MFME Launch ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/MFMELaunch
[ Oasis ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/Oasis
[ Sound ROM Editor ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/SoundRomEditor

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7 minutes ago, CompostCORNER said:

That looks awesome!!! Any chance of a few pushers LOL!! Seriously, it looks fantastic. 👍🏽

Thanks man :) Ultimately other machines like coin pushers and of course video games (via MAME) are planned, focussing on fruit machines first though  :) 

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[ Arcade Simulator ] Pre-alpha installer: http://arcadesimulator.net  |  Known Issues: https://tinyurl.com/yz4uom2e  |  Donation info: https://tinyurl.com/yzvgl4xo
[ Community Drive ] The drive: http://tinyurl.com/yckze665
[ Fruit Machine Database ] Initial google sheets (WIP): https://tinyurl.com/2c5znxzz
[ MFME Launch ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/MFMELaunch
[ Oasis ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/Oasis
[ Sound ROM Editor ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/SoundRomEditor

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47 minutes ago, R4D4 said:

I also took a sneaky look in VR using vorpx. It's great. 

Cool! Native VR support is planned, but I'm glad there's a workaround in the meantime, to get proper stereo 3d on the headset.  VR is kinda low priority for now, as I have so much to do and have to focus my efforts on the core desktop product first... thanks for letting us know! :) 

 

17 minutes ago, char042102 said:

 Please,  is it possible to implement or incorporate one of these in the arcade. 🙏 

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I had planned to do one of those horse racing machines at some point when I get to these types :)   Also those weird roulette wheels under a plastic dome... I have a big list...

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[ Arcade Simulator ] Pre-alpha installer: http://arcadesimulator.net  |  Known Issues: https://tinyurl.com/yz4uom2e  |  Donation info: https://tinyurl.com/yzvgl4xo
[ Community Drive ] The drive: http://tinyurl.com/yckze665
[ Fruit Machine Database ] Initial google sheets (WIP): https://tinyurl.com/2c5znxzz
[ MFME Launch ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/MFMELaunch
[ Oasis ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/Oasis
[ Sound ROM Editor ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/SoundRomEditor

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7 minutes ago, Ginge said:

How do I go about stopping this from being blocked I’m not very pc savvy. Please could some one help.

I think you have to click 'More Info'...

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...then that should open up a window with 'Run Anyway'...

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Hope that helps :) 

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[ Arcade Simulator ] Pre-alpha installer: http://arcadesimulator.net  |  Known Issues: https://tinyurl.com/yz4uom2e  |  Donation info: https://tinyurl.com/yzvgl4xo
[ Community Drive ] The drive: http://tinyurl.com/yckze665
[ Fruit Machine Database ] Initial google sheets (WIP): https://tinyurl.com/2c5znxzz
[ MFME Launch ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/MFMELaunch
[ Oasis ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/Oasis
[ Sound ROM Editor ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/SoundRomEditor

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43 minutes ago, char042102 said:

 Please,  is it possible to implement or incorporate one of these in the arcade. 🙏 

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Blimey! That brings back some memories. I used to have one of them, with a red top. Whittikers were not far from where I lived either.

Treat every day like your last, because one day it will be!

Fruit Machine <<<My new project! 

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Thanks @johnparker007 managed to get it working it was coming up with the below ACA2B919-CB36-40FA-8068-BD2A30201DB5.jpeg.925fc6a0cedb3254ce8514e132338eee.jpeg

And when I went to downloads it was saying unconfirmed download had to open the downloads page and then keep the file before it confirmed the download then I got to the pages you posted. Looks amazing coming along nicely 👍.

5 hours ago, johnparker007 said:

.  If the project gets super popular, then once the exe installer is stable/final I could in theory pay (~$400 I think it was) and get it signed.

If you get to this point I’m sure everyone will pitch in and donate. Are you still taking donations ?.can’t seem to find the page you set up. 

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2 minutes ago, Ginge said:

Thanks @johnparker007 managed to get it working it was coming up with the below ACA2B919-CB36-40FA-8068-BD2A30201DB5.jpeg.925fc6a0cedb3254ce8514e132338eee.jpeg

And when I went to downloads it was saying unconfirmed download had to open the downloads page and then keep the file before it confirmed the download then I got to the pages you posted. Looks amazing coming along nicely 👍.

If you get to this point I’m sure everyone will pitch in and donate. Are you still taking donations ?.can’t seem to find the page you set up. 

Ah great stuff, glad you got it working in the end! :)  

All donations very gratefully received :)  Rather than spending them on beer (like a sane man ;) ), I spend them on things needed for the project.  There's the donations sheet here showing income/expenditure, plus paypal/bank details:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pVJB5VBvI1eTtB1-7DKGJ67j6RSHk-dBaM9irmZShBI/edit?usp=sharing

...currently ~£130 in the red, as I needed 2x 1TB (mirrored) hard drives for the Game/Perforce server and 2x external drives for the dev PC's rotating backup which is growing.  I only buy things that are definitely needed though :)  

[ Arcade Simulator ] Pre-alpha installer: http://arcadesimulator.net  |  Known Issues: https://tinyurl.com/yz4uom2e  |  Donation info: https://tinyurl.com/yzvgl4xo
[ Community Drive ] The drive: http://tinyurl.com/yckze665
[ Fruit Machine Database ] Initial google sheets (WIP): https://tinyurl.com/2c5znxzz
[ MFME Launch ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/MFMELaunch
[ Oasis ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/Oasis
[ Sound ROM Editor ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/SoundRomEditor

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14 minutes ago, davep180 said:

Just chucked a tenner in. Thanks JP. (PayPal)

Thanks very much for your donation!  :) 

Have added to the sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pVJB5VBvI1eTtB1-7DKGJ67j6RSHk-dBaM9irmZShBI/edit?usp=sharing)

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[ Arcade Simulator ] Pre-alpha installer: http://arcadesimulator.net  |  Known Issues: https://tinyurl.com/yz4uom2e  |  Donation info: https://tinyurl.com/yzvgl4xo
[ Community Drive ] The drive: http://tinyurl.com/yckze665
[ Fruit Machine Database ] Initial google sheets (WIP): https://tinyurl.com/2c5znxzz
[ MFME Launch ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/MFMELaunch
[ Oasis ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/Oasis
[ Sound ROM Editor ] Source code: https://github.com/johnparker007/SoundRomEditor

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