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Cheesey: /* Finding the Source of a Flash Game */ FPFSS > the database search tool

2024-05-02T09:33:29Z

Finding the Source of a Flash Game: FPFSS > the database search tool

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	== Finding the Source of a Flash Game ==		== Finding the Source of a Flash Game ==
	[[File:SWFAssetInChrome.png\|thumb\|The SWF for Interactive Buddy in Chrome's network tab; it should look similar on Firefox.]]		[[File:SWFAssetInChrome.png\|thumb\|The SWF for Interactive Buddy in Chrome's network tab; it should look similar on Firefox.]]
	'''Be sure to [https://~~flashpointproject~~.~~github~~.io/~~flashpoint-database~~/search~~/ search the Flashpoint database~~], check the [[Not Accepted Curations]] page, and search the Curations channels in the [https://discord.gg/kY8r2BbPQ9 Flashpoint Discord server] before settling on a game! Otherwise, you might waste time and effort to save a game that's already been saved.'''		'''Be sure to [https://fpfss.unstable.life/web/submissions search FPFSS], check the [[Not Accepted Curations]] page, and search the Curations channels in the [https://discord.gg/kY8r2BbPQ9 Flashpoint Discord server] before settling on a game! Otherwise, you might waste time and effort to save a game that's already been saved.'''

	As a tutorial, we'll start by curating the simplest type of Flash game: a single SWF file that isn't sitelocked, specifically [https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/218014 Interactive Buddy]. You might need to enable Flash in your browser to get it to play (this tutorial won't work if you're using another player such as the Newgrounds Player).		As a tutorial, we'll start by curating the simplest type of Flash game: a single SWF file that isn't sitelocked, specifically [https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/218014 Interactive Buddy]. You might need to enable Flash in your browser to get it to play (this tutorial won't work if you're using another player such as the Newgrounds Player).

Cheesey: added content patch guide link

2024-03-20T02:45:56Z

added content patch guide link

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	This page is a basic tutorial on how Flashpoint works and how to curate games for addition to Flashpoint.		This page is a basic tutorial on how Flashpoint works and how to curate games for addition to Flashpoint. See the [[Content Patches]] page for information on modifying and adding assets to games already in Flashpoint.

	Additionally, please read the [[Curation Format]] page for a more detailed explanation on what a curation should look like before submitting.		Additionally, please read the [[Curation Format]] page for a more detailed explanation on what a curation should look like before submitting.

Nosamu: Removed Game Saver info and added Wayback Machine info

2023-12-31T21:56:10Z

Removed Game Saver info and added Wayback Machine info

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	If you're having a hard time finding the game's source this way, or just desire a more convenient method, additional options are available.		If you're having a hard time finding the game's source this way, or just desire a more convenient method, additional options are available.

	'''Option 1:''' ~~<s>Use~~ the ~~[[Game Saver Extension\|Game Saver Chrome Extension]]~~ to ~~save Flash~~ game ~~files automatically~~. ~~After~~ you do this, ~~you can skip directly to~~ the ~~[[#Curating with Flashpoint Infinity\|Curating with Flashpoint Infinity]] section~~.</s> ''~~'The Game Saver Extension currently does not work due~~ to the ~~kill switch Adobe has placed on Flash. Ruffle support is being worked on~~.~~'''~~		'''Option 1:''' Press Ctrl+U on the page the game is embedded on to open its source HTML file. Press Ctrl+F to open the search bar, then type in ".swf". You'll likely come across a link directly to the game's SWF source file., which you can copy and save for later. '''Be careful of red herring SWFs!''' Use common sense when finding SWFs this way, as some pages may embed multiple SWFs at once, only one of which is the actual game file. Kongregate notoriously embeds a nearly empty SWF named <code>konduit</code> into each game's HTML page instead of the game's source SWF, making it impossible to find the link using this method.

	'''Option 2:''' ~~Press Ctrl+U~~ on the ~~page~~ the ~~game is embedded on to open its source HTML file~~. ~~Press~~ Ctrl+F to ~~open~~ the ~~search bar, then type in ".swf". You'll likely come across a~~ link ~~directly~~ to the game's ~~SWF~~ source file.~~, which you can copy and save for later. '''Be careful of red herring SWFs!''' Use common sense~~ when ~~finding SWFs this way, as some pages may embed multiple SWFs at once, only one~~ of ~~which is~~ the ~~actual game file. Kongregate notoriously embeds a nearly empty SWF named <code>konduit</code> into each game's HTML page instead of the game's source SWF~~, ~~making it impossible~~ to find ~~the link using this method~~.		'''Option 2:''' Open Developer Tools, but instead of clicking on the Network tab, click on the Elements tab instead. Use Ctrl+F just like with Option 1 to find and copy the link to the game's source file. This is useful when neither of the above options work, especially when attempting to find [[Flash Curation#Flashvars\|flashvars]].

	~~'''Option 3:''' Open Developer Tools~~, ~~but instead of clicking on~~ the ~~Network tab~~, ~~click on~~ the ~~Elements tab instead~~. ~~Use Ctrl+F just like with Option 1 to find and copy the link to the game's source file~~. ~~This is useful when neither of the above options work, especially when attempting to find~~ [[~~Flash Curation#Flashvars\|flashvars~~]].		=== Wayback Machine ===

			Sometimes a game will not be available on its original website anymore, either because it was removed from the site or because the site shut down completely. But in many cases, these games can be recovered using the [https://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine]. See [[Downloading from Wayback]] for more info and tips.

	=== Non-Flash Games ===		=== Non-Flash Games ===

Revac at 21:27, 23 December 2023

2023-12-23T21:27:32Z

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	Additionally, please read the [[Curation Format]] page for a more detailed explanation on what a curation should look like before submitting.		Additionally, please read the [[Curation Format]] page for a more detailed explanation on what a curation should look like before submitting.

	If you would like an overview, check out this '''video tutorial''': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im7tlzhd4fg		If you would like an overview, check out this '''video tutorial''': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im7tlzhd4fg '''(This video is very outdated, use it as a general introduction to the idea than a full tutorial.)'''

	== How Flashpoint Works ==		== How Flashpoint Works ==

Cursed-light: removed last core mention

2023-12-04T22:41:55Z

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	To download game files from the Internet, you'll need:		To download game files from the Internet, you'll need:
	*'''[https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads Flashpoint Infinity]''', version 12 or later; curating in previous versions~~, as well using Flashpoint Core (built for curating but now deprecated)~~ or Ultimate may run into compatibility problems.		*'''[https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads Flashpoint Infinity]''', version 12 or later; curating in previous versions or Ultimate may run into compatibility problems.
	*'''A modern web browser''' such as Chrome or Firefox, which have a built in Network monitor that we can use to find and grab individual SWFs, and sometimes multi-asset titles with low amounts of resources.		*'''A modern web browser''' such as Chrome or Firefox, which have a built in Network monitor that we can use to find and grab individual SWFs, and sometimes multi-asset titles with low amounts of resources.
	*'''cURLsDownloader''', found as a component in the Extras section of the Flashpoint Infinity Installer. This isn't strictly necessary, but it helps immensely; you'll see why later on.		*'''cURLsDownloader''', found as a component in the Extras section of the Flashpoint Infinity Installer. This isn't strictly necessary, but it helps immensely; you'll see why later on.

Dukktape: /* Finding the Source of a Flash Game */ updated discord invite

2023-10-22T20:43:54Z

Finding the Source of a Flash Game: updated discord invite

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	== Finding the Source of a Flash Game ==		== Finding the Source of a Flash Game ==
	[[File:SWFAssetInChrome.png\|thumb\|The SWF for Interactive Buddy in Chrome's network tab; it should look similar on Firefox.]]		[[File:SWFAssetInChrome.png\|thumb\|The SWF for Interactive Buddy in Chrome's network tab; it should look similar on Firefox.]]
	'''Be sure to [https://flashpointproject.github.io/flashpoint-database/search/ search the Flashpoint database], check the [[Not Accepted Curations]] page, and search the Curations channels in the [https://discord.gg/~~S9uJ794~~ Flashpoint Discord server] before settling on a game! Otherwise, you might waste time and effort to save a game that's already been saved.'''		'''Be sure to [https://flashpointproject.github.io/flashpoint-database/search/ search the Flashpoint database], check the [[Not Accepted Curations]] page, and search the Curations channels in the [https://discord.gg/kY8r2BbPQ9 Flashpoint Discord server] before settling on a game! Otherwise, you might waste time and effort to save a game that's already been saved.'''

	As a tutorial, we'll start by curating the simplest type of Flash game: a single SWF file that isn't sitelocked, specifically [https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/218014 Interactive Buddy]. You might need to enable Flash in your browser to get it to play (this tutorial won't work if you're using another player such as the Newgrounds Player).		As a tutorial, we'll start by curating the simplest type of Flash game: a single SWF file that isn't sitelocked, specifically [https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/218014 Interactive Buddy]. You might need to enable Flash in your browser to get it to play (this tutorial won't work if you're using another player such as the Newgrounds Player).

Wumbo: Update search tool link

2023-09-04T21:09:17Z

Update search tool link

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	== Finding the Source of a Flash Game ==		== Finding the Source of a Flash Game ==
	[[File:SWFAssetInChrome.png\|thumb\|The SWF for Interactive Buddy in Chrome's network tab; it should look similar on Firefox.]]		[[File:SWFAssetInChrome.png\|thumb\|The SWF for Interactive Buddy in Chrome's network tab; it should look similar on Firefox.]]
	'''Be sure to [https://~~unstable~~.~~life~~/flashpoint-database/search/ search the Flashpoint database], check the [[Not Accepted Curations]] page, and search the Curations channels in the [https://discord.gg/S9uJ794 Flashpoint Discord server] before settling on a game! Otherwise, you might waste time and effort to save a game that's already been saved.'''		'''Be sure to [https://flashpointproject.github.io/flashpoint-database/search/ search the Flashpoint database], check the [[Not Accepted Curations]] page, and search the Curations channels in the [https://discord.gg/S9uJ794 Flashpoint Discord server] before settling on a game! Otherwise, you might waste time and effort to save a game that's already been saved.'''

	As a tutorial, we'll start by curating the simplest type of Flash game: a single SWF file that isn't sitelocked, specifically [https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/218014 Interactive Buddy]. You might need to enable Flash in your browser to get it to play (this tutorial won't work if you're using another player such as the Newgrounds Player).		As a tutorial, we'll start by curating the simplest type of Flash game: a single SWF file that isn't sitelocked, specifically [https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/218014 Interactive Buddy]. You might need to enable Flash in your browser to get it to play (this tutorial won't work if you're using another player such as the Newgrounds Player).

Revac: /* Using cURLsDownloader for Multi-Asset Games */ removed Redirector line

2023-08-03T00:05:23Z

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	Try curating this SWF as described above and testing it in Flashpoint with the Run button. You'll only get to the language select screen before the game freezes once you pick one.		Try curating this SWF as described above and testing it in Flashpoint with the Run button. You'll only get to the language select screen before the game freezes once you pick one.

	Select the Logs tab in Flashpoint~~. Find the Filters menu in the top-left corner and uncheck everything except "Redirector"~~, then look near the bottom of the log. You should see a line with "200 HTTP/1.1" followed by a directory to the main SWF, followed by one or more lines with "404 HTTP/1.1" followed by directories to additional assets.		Select the Logs tab in Flashpoint, then look near the bottom of the log. You should see a line with "200 HTTP/1.1" followed by a directory to the main SWF, followed by one or more lines with "404 HTTP/1.1" followed by directories to additional assets.

	This means the game was calling for one or more assets that it didn't have offline, making the game freeze because it failed to load a required asset. Thankfully, Flashpoint can handle these assets as long as they're downloaded properly.		This means the game was calling for one or more assets that it didn't have offline, making the game freeze because it failed to load a required asset. Thankfully, Flashpoint can handle these assets as long as they're downloaded properly.

Prostagma: /* Setting Up Our Software */

2023-07-16T02:04:04Z

Setting Up Our Software

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	To download game files from the Internet, you'll need:		To download game files from the Internet, you'll need:
	*'''[https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads Flashpoint Infinity]''', version 12 or later; curating in previous versions, as well using Flashpoint Core (~~which is~~ deprecated) ~~and~~ Ultimate may run into compatibility problems.		*'''[https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads Flashpoint Infinity]''', version 12 or later; curating in previous versions, as well using Flashpoint Core (built for curating but now deprecated) or Ultimate may run into compatibility problems.
	*'''A modern web browser''' such as Chrome or Firefox, which have a built in Network monitor that we can use to find and grab individual SWFs, and sometimes multi-asset titles with low amounts of resources.		*'''A modern web browser''' such as Chrome or Firefox, which have a built in Network monitor that we can use to find and grab individual SWFs, and sometimes multi-asset titles with low amounts of resources.
	*'''cURLsDownloader''', found as a component in the Extras section of the Flashpoint Infinity Installer. This isn't strictly necessary, but it helps immensely; you'll see why later on.		*'''cURLsDownloader''', found as a component in the Extras section of the Flashpoint Infinity Installer. This isn't strictly necessary, but it helps immensely; you'll see why later on.

Prostagma: /* Setting Up Our Software */

2023-07-16T01:15:18Z

Setting Up Our Software

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	To download game files from the Internet, you'll need:		To download game files from the Internet, you'll need:
	*'''~~Flashpoint Infinity''', used to add and test new games. The installer for Infinity can be found at our~~ [https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads ~~Downloads~~] ~~page (click the "Download Installer" link below the red package icon). Curation should be done in Flashpoint~~ 12 ~~Infinity~~ or later; ~~any~~ previous versions ~~of Infinity~~, as well as Flashpoint Ultimate ~~and Flashpoint Core, are discouraged from being used for curation. While Flashpoint Core was originally used as a version of Flashpoint designed solely for curating, its features have been integrated~~ into ~~Infinity, and Core itself has been deprecated~~.		*'''[https://flashpointarchive.org/downloads Flashpoint Infinity]''', version 12 or later; curating in previous versions, as well using Flashpoint Core (which is deprecated) and Ultimate may run into compatibility problems.
	*'''A modern web browser''' such as Chrome or Firefox, which have a built in Network monitor that we can use to find and grab individual SWFs, and sometimes multi-asset titles with low amounts of resources.		*'''A modern web browser''' such as Chrome or Firefox, which have a built in Network monitor that we can use to find and grab individual SWFs, and sometimes multi-asset titles with low amounts of resources.
	*'''cURLsDownloader''', found as a component in the Extras section of the Flashpoint Infinity Installer. This isn't strictly necessary, but it helps immensely; you'll see why later on.		*'''cURLsDownloader''', found as a component in the Extras section of the Flashpoint Infinity Installer. This isn't strictly necessary, but it helps immensely; you'll see why later on.