johnparker007 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 32 minutes ago, Zippy said: Glass ain't smashed @johnparker007 so won't be interested in your platform Fair dos man - after the brutal reality of that quick smashed Indy mockup on the other thread, I had to play it looking nice again! Lest we forget: 1 2 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 You know forewell that my last post was utter bullshit but if I was to be honest I have broken buttons and cracked a few screens myself in anger all over what... a few bloody quid. When I look back on it now I don't just laff but think what a fucking twat!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 22 hours ago, Zippy said: You know forewell that my last post was utter bullshit but if I was to be honest I have broken buttons and cracked a few screens myself in anger all over what... a few bloody quid. When I look back on it now I don't just laff but think what a fucking twat!! We probably all did things we weren't proud of back in the wild years, I know I've done a few the key thing is to have grown and learnt 1 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Quick update: Got the basic version of the RAM management stuff done (that'll allow for save slots, online play with shared RAMs etc). It also opens up more converter work now, which is nice to get back to Here's a sneak preview - four new machines that I had part set up from earlier tests: Going to keep on with this - I have a strong feeling the bearded one is on his way lol There'll be a patch update maybe tomorrow night with the new machines added to the arcade. Edited August 21, 2021 by johnparker007 5 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggert48 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Will it be possible to add machines for our selves ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, reggert48 said: Will it be possible to add machines for our selves ? Hi there No, they are manually created by me - and then the Arcade Simulator program receives regular automatic patch updates, so end users will always have all of the latest versions of each machine available. Currently entering into a phase of converter work, so layouts that work (that I have cabinet models for) should start coming through over the next few weeks. At around maybe 50 machines, I have some other work to do on scaling up, and a download-on-demand system for the machines... after which converting will hopefully continue. Edited August 22, 2021 by johnparker007 2 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 8 new machines are now live - DOND Bank on it - DOND Right time right deal - Snakes & Ladders - Happy Hour - Trailblazer - Rat race - Wild jackpots - Rise to the top When you next run arcade sim you'll find them on this end wall: This patch contains the base version of the new RAM management stuff, this seems to be working correctly More RAM options (revert to layout original RAM, save slots etc) will be available in a future update. Issues - I've introduced a graphical bug that makes lamp on textures blurry, this'll be fixed in the next update. - The number reels on two of the new machines have corrupt graphics, this'll be fixed in due course. Edited August 22, 2021 by johnparker007 6 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) I may of asked this before so apologies if I have but think this is a stupid question but will ask anyway.... Can Classics be put into AS or is it Dx only? Be gentle please Edited August 22, 2021 by Zippy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 It is just DX layouts for now 1 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbathehut Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Absolutely fantastic.One error i have found that may not be obvious is last night i was playing rat race and left some credits in it.Today it remembers the credits and the start buttons flash but the machine doesn't play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy c Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Great progress updates again glad ingot those blended lamps correct to some extent on cash explosion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 6 hours ago, jabbathehut said: Absolutely fantastic.One error i have found that may not be obvious is last night i was playing rat race and left some credits in it.Today it remembers the credits and the start buttons flash but the machine doesn't play. Thanks for that info, great to know - I've just checked, it's not working for me either - I will sort out a fix and put it in the next patch (along with a fix for the blurry lamps on the new machines) 4 hours ago, Tommy c said: Great progress updates again glad ingot those blended lamps correct to some extent on cash explosion. Those Cash Explosion logo blended lamps look lush, thanks for all the work you do making all your many high quality layouts! 2 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 (edited) A new patch update is now live (when you next start Arcade Sim it'll auto-update to the latest version) - fixes blurry lamp textures on the new machines - improved reel rendering at distance/oblique angles - fixes Rat Race not working if some credits are left in it from the previous run ( @jabbathehut ) Edited August 23, 2021 by johnparker007 4 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy c Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Why thank you sir. Good to see people enjoy the layouts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tommy c said: Why thank you sir. Good to see people enjoy the layouts. Rat Race is a super sharp one of yours as well, looks very crisp A fine addition to the line up! 2 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbathehut Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Thanks rat race working and all looking a lot crisper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullionbars2011 Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Looks brill many thanks really looking forward for when u do multiplayer machine that will be epic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fits Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just wondering if you going to have any clubs in the arcade. I have seen one older one of £100 but well there be bigger jackpots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 5 hours ago, fits said: Just wondering if you going to have any clubs in the arcade. I have seen one older one of £100 but well there be bigger jackpots. Yes, planning to eventually pull in as many layouts as layout artist permission is available for The order they come through in is going to be pretty random, expect a lot of machines in Eclipse (plus some old Barcrest / some JPM Vogue) cabinets on the way initially as that's what I have made the 3d models of so far. 2 1 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fits Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 38 minutes ago, johnparker007 said: Yes, planning to eventually pull in as many layouts as layout artist permission is available for The order they come through in is going to be pretty random, expect a lot of machines in Eclipse (plus some old Barcrest / some JPM Vogue) cabinets on the way initially as that's what I have made the 3d models of so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fits Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thank for that keep up all the good work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Tech update As I've been going through layouts to convert to machines next (some more are underway, hope to have them in perhaps by the weekend), I've been reminded of the brightness differences between the backglass images, so I've been having another tinker with a shader (adjusting brightness plus contrast for better control)... to do on-the-fly correction on the GPU. Very slightly less efficient (than pre-processing the images themselves) - but it's super quick to tweak on the fly while the feature is under development. Here's showing flipping between Game of Gnomes unlit backglasses in their original format (a lot brighter than the surrounding machines), then toggling to some settings that make it match the other machines more (also makes the lamps look kinda cosier (Ignore at the end of the video, where a load of random settings get applied) Ultimately each machine would then have settings so they all roughly match in terms of brightness/contrast, so the arcade will look more internally consistent. Edited August 25, 2021 by johnparker007 4 1 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 17:47, johnparker007 said: Yes, planning to eventually pull in as many layouts as layout artist permission is available for The order they come through in is going to be pretty random, expect a lot of machines in Eclipse (plus some old Barcrest / some JPM Vogue) cabinets on the way initially as that's what I have made the 3d models of so far. You don't want to bother about those crappy 100 quid machines, awp lo tech has the biggest playability factor, saying that I am not at the helm. Still enjoying the progress mate and don't forget those breaks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnparker007 Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Zippy said: You don't want to bother about those crappy 100 quid machines, awp lo tech has the biggest playability factor, saying that I am not at the helm. Still enjoying the progress mate and don't forget those breaks I need to get the unique machine count up at this stage (currently 23 unique machines live) for the next round of research (mipmap streaming vs virtual texture streaming, and then download on demand/updatable machines and how that might actually work). So as there are lots of layouts in Eclipse cabinets to download, and I have the cabinet made, they make the most sense to focus on right now... and then I can also focus on converter issues whilst doing that. At a later point I'll get back to making cabinet models again, which will then open up what layouts can be converted... so it's just a matter of hanging in there This will probably be the next batch to go live, I'm currently working on them: I'll try remember to take those breaks! Edited August 25, 2021 by johnparker007 2 [ 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Fucking Dond @johnparker007, we really are going to fall out or you just don't want me on AS lmfao. Mate you do whatever you think is best as you are the dealer, I ain't going anywhere and know they will all be done at some point down the line, that is inevitable looking how far this has come from just doing the upscaling stuff you were on originally. There are several I don't like which you have integrated into your platform but still it is nice to look at 3D wise (shhh don't tell anyone). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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