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Revac: /* Switching Servers */

2024-02-04T01:57:06Z

Switching Servers

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	Follow these steps to activate MAD4FP:		Follow these steps to activate MAD4FP:
	# Go to the <code>Config</code> tab on the launcher, scroll to <code>Advanced</code>, and on <code>Server</code> switch to <code>MAD4FP Mode</code>.		# Go to the <code>Config</code> tab on the launcher, scroll to <code>Advanced</code>, and on <code>Server</code> switch to <code>MAD4FP Mode</code>.
	#* Keep in mind that the defaults for ~~Core and~~ Ultimate are <code>Apache Webserver</code> and for Infinity it's <code>PHP Infinity Router</code>.		#* Keep in mind that the defaults for Ultimate are <code>Apache Webserver</code> and for Infinity it's <code>PHP Infinity Router</code>.
	#* Note the regular functions of Flashpoint Infinity (playing games regularly) do not work while MAD4FP is enabled.		#* Note the regular functions of Flashpoint Infinity (playing games regularly) do not work while MAD4FP is enabled.
	# Press the <code>Save and Restart</code> button at the bottom of the Config page.		# Press the <code>Save and Restart</code> button at the bottom of the Config page.

PHOEniX 05: Fixed a spelling mistake

2023-09-28T07:53:04Z

Fixed a spelling mistake

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	'''MAD4FP''', or '''M'''ulti-'''A'''sset '''D'''ownloader '''for''' '''F'''lash'''p'''oint, is a built in mode from since Flashpoint Core 8.2 for easily downloading multi-asset games. This feature is present in Ultimate as well, but it's ~~recommeneded~~ to only use Infinity when creating [[Curation Tutorial\|curations]] for Flashpoint.		'''MAD4FP''', or '''M'''ulti-'''A'''sset '''D'''ownloader '''for''' '''F'''lash'''p'''oint, is a built in mode from since Flashpoint Core 8.2 for easily downloading multi-asset games. This feature is present in Ultimate as well, but it's recommended to only use Infinity when creating [[Curation Tutorial\|curations]] for Flashpoint.

	'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#curators''' in our [https://discord.gg/kY8r2BbPQ9 Discord].		'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#curators''' in our [https://discord.gg/kY8r2BbPQ9 Discord].

Nosamu: Updated Discord link

2023-07-26T09:54:50Z

Updated Discord link

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	'''MAD4FP''', or '''M'''ulti-'''A'''sset '''D'''ownloader '''for''' '''F'''lash'''p'''oint, is a built in mode from since Flashpoint Core 8.2 for easily downloading multi-asset games. This feature is present in Ultimate as well, but it's recommeneded to only use Infinity when creating [[Curation Tutorial\|curations]] for Flashpoint.		'''MAD4FP''', or '''M'''ulti-'''A'''sset '''D'''ownloader '''for''' '''F'''lash'''p'''oint, is a built in mode from since Flashpoint Core 8.2 for easily downloading multi-asset games. This feature is present in Ultimate as well, but it's recommeneded to only use Infinity when creating [[Curation Tutorial\|curations]] for Flashpoint.

	'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#curators''' in our [https://discord.gg/~~S9uJ794~~ Discord].		'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#curators''' in our [https://discord.gg/kY8r2BbPQ9 Discord].

	There are two ways of activating MAD4FP:		There are two ways of activating MAD4FP:

Prostagma at 02:27, 16 July 2023

2023-07-16T02:27:36Z

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	'''MAD4FP''', or '''M'''ulti-'''A'''sset '''D'''ownloader '''for''' '''F'''lash'''p'''oint, is a built in mode from since Flashpoint Core 8.2 for easily downloading multi-asset games. This feature is present in Ultimate as well, but it's recommeneded to only use Infinity when creating [[Curation Tutorial\|curations]] for Flashpoint.		'''MAD4FP''', or '''M'''ulti-'''A'''sset '''D'''ownloader '''for''' '''F'''lash'''p'''oint, is a built in mode from since Flashpoint Core 8.2 for easily downloading multi-asset games. This feature is present in Ultimate as well, but it's recommeneded to only use Infinity when creating [[Curation Tutorial\|curations]] for Flashpoint.

	'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#~~curator-lounge~~''' in our [https://discord.gg/S9uJ794 Discord].		'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#curators''' in our [https://discord.gg/S9uJ794 Discord].

	There are two ways of activating MAD4FP:		There are two ways of activating MAD4FP:

Prostagma at 01:22, 16 July 2023

2023-07-16T01:22:46Z

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	'''MAD4FP''', or '''M'''ulti-'''A'''sset '''D'''ownloader '''for''' '''F'''lash'''p'''oint, is a built in mode ~~for~~ Flashpoint Core 8.2 ~~or higher~~ for easily downloading multi-asset games. This ~~article explains how to set up and use this mode. This features~~ is present in Ultimate ~~and Infinity~~ as well, but for ~~curation only Core should be used~~.		'''MAD4FP''', or '''M'''ulti-'''A'''sset '''D'''ownloader '''for''' '''F'''lash'''p'''oint, is a built in mode from since Flashpoint Core 8.2 for easily downloading multi-asset games. This feature is present in Ultimate as well, but it's recommeneded to only use Infinity when creating [[Curation Tutorial\|curations]] for Flashpoint.

	'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#curator-lounge''' in our [https://discord.gg/S9uJ794 Discord].		'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#curator-lounge''' in our [https://discord.gg/S9uJ794 Discord].

	There are two ways of activating MAD4FP		There are two ways of activating MAD4FP:

	== Run With MAD4FP ==		== Run With MAD4FP ==
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	[[File:MAD4FP Server Setup.png\|thumb\|300px\|Dropdown Showing server options.]]		[[File:MAD4FP Server Setup.png\|thumb\|300px\|Dropdown Showing server options.]]

	This method does not require Windows Admin prompts, but ~~this process~~ is slower to use;		This method does not require Windows Admin prompts, but is slower to use;

	Follow these steps to activate MAD4FP:		Follow these steps to activate MAD4FP:
	# Go to the <code>Config</code> tab on the launcher, scroll to <code>Advanced</code>, and on <code>Server</code> switch to <code>MAD4FP Mode</code>.		# Go to the <code>Config</code> tab on the launcher, scroll to <code>Advanced</code>, and on <code>Server</code> switch to <code>MAD4FP Mode</code>.
	#* Keep in mind that the defaults for Core and Ultimate are <code>Apache Webserver</code> and for Infinity it's <code>PHP Router</code>.		#* Keep in mind that the defaults for Core and Ultimate are <code>Apache Webserver</code> and for Infinity it's <code>PHP Infinity Router</code>.
	#* Note the regular functions of Flashpoint Infinity (playing games regularly) do not work while MAD4FP is enabled.		#* Note the regular functions of Flashpoint Infinity (playing games regularly) do not work while MAD4FP is enabled.
	# Press the <code>Save and Restart</code> button at the bottom of the Config page.		# Press the <code>Save and Restart</code> button at the bottom of the Config page.

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2021-01-22T02:04:32Z

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2021-01-19T16:03:31Z

404 11: /* Switching Servers */

2021-01-10T15:05:37Z

Switching Servers

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	# Enter the title and platform of the game, and any other metadata you can find. For the Launch Command, paste the URL of the page where the game is located. If you plan to use the Flash projector, paste the direct link to the game SWF instead.		# Enter the title and platform of the game, and any other metadata you can find. For the Launch Command, paste the URL of the page where the game is located. If you plan to use the Flash projector, paste the direct link to the game SWF instead.
	#* Note that if the original URL uses HTTPS, you will need to replace <code>https</code> with <code>http</code>.		#* Note that if the original URL uses HTTPS, you will need to replace <code>https</code> with <code>http</code>.
	# ~~The~~ assets ~~will download directly into~~ the curation's content folder ~~with~~ the ~~correct~~ folder ~~structure~~.		# Once all of the assets seem to have loaded, navigate to Flashpoint's <code>Legacy\htdocs\content</code> folder, copy all the files and folders to your curation's <code>content</code> folder, retaining the same structure. Refer to the [[Curation Tutorial]].
			#* For Flashpoint 8.2 Infinity or below, go to <code>Server\htdocs</code> folder and sort the contents by Date Modified. Determine which files and folders belong to the game you just downloaded.
	# After getting all assets, switch back the server from MAD4FP Mode, Save and Restart, and run the curation again to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.		# After getting all assets, switch back the server from MAD4FP Mode, Save and Restart, and run the curation again to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.

404 11: Rewrote tutorial

2021-01-10T14:22:40Z

Rewrote tutorial

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	'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#curator-lounge''' in our [https://discord.gg/S9uJ794 Discord].		'''Note:''' using MAD4FP will download everything including unwanted ads, videos and possibly other files not needed for the curation to work. We do not want these unneeded files in Flashpoint as it will add to the size with no benefits. It is expected that after using MAD4FP you will go to the contents folder and remove these unneeded items. If you are unsure about what might be needed or not please ask any questions in '''#curator-lounge''' in our [https://discord.gg/S9uJ794 Discord].

	== ~~Using in Core 8.2 or higher~~ ==		There are two ways of activating MAD4FP

			== Run With MAD4FP ==

			This method requires Windows Admin prompts, but has the most streamlined process;

	# In Flashpoint Core 8.2 or higher, click the Curate tab, then click New Curation. For more information about using the Curate tab, see [[Curation Tutorial]].		# In Flashpoint Core 8.2 or higher, click the Curate tab, then click New Curation. For more information about using the Curate tab, see [[Curation Tutorial]].
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	# After getting all assets, run the game again, this time without MAD4FP to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.		# After getting all assets, run the game again, this time without MAD4FP to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.

	== ~~Setting Up in Infinity~~ ==		== Switching Servers ==
			[[File:MAD4FP Server Setup.png\|thumb\|300px\|Dropdown Showing server options.]]

			This method does not require Windows Admin prompts, but this process is slower to use;

	Follow these steps to activate MAD4FP:		Follow these steps to activate MAD4FP:
	# ~~If you are using an old version of Flashpoint Infinity, [[Extended FAQ#UpdateRouter\|update Flashpoint Router]].~~		# Go to the <code>Config</code> tab on the launcher, scroll to <code>Advanced</code>, and on <code>Server</code> switch to <code>MAD4FP Mode</code>.
	~~# Navigate into~~ the <code>~~Legacy~~</code> ~~(or~~ <code>~~Server~~</code> ~~for Flashpoint 8.2 Infinity or below) folder of your Flashpoint Infinity folder.~~		#* Keep in mind that the defaults for Core and Ultimate are <code>Apache Webserver</code> and for Infinity it's <code>PHP Router</code>.
	~~# Open the~~ <code>~~router.php~~</code> ~~file using a text editor such as Notepad.~~		#* Note the regular functions of Flashpoint Infinity (playing games regularly) do not work while MAD4FP is enabled.
	~~# Find the line that says~~ <code>~~const ROUTER_MAD4FP = false;~~</code> and ~~change the~~ <code>~~false~~</code> ~~part to~~ <code>~~true~~</code>~~. Save the file~~.		# Press the <code>Save and Restart</code> button at the bottom of the Config page.
	Note the regular functions of Flashpoint Infinity (playing games regularly) do not work while MAD4FP is enabled.		# After Flashpoint restarts, go to the Curate tab
			# Enter the title and platform of the game, and any other metadata you can find. For the Launch Command, paste the URL of the page where the game is located. If you plan to use the Flash projector, paste the direct link to the game SWF instead.
	~~=== Using in Infinity ===~~

	# ~~In Flashpoint Infinity, click New Game on~~ the bottom~~-right corner~~ of ~~the launcher. If you do not see a New Game button, switch to~~ the Config ~~tab and check "Enable Editing~~."
	#* Alternatively, ~~you can switch~~ to the Curate tab~~, then click New Curation instead of New Game. For more information about using the Curate tab, see [[Curation Tutorial]].~~
	# Enter the title and platform of the game, and any other metadata you ~~wish~~. For the Launch Command, paste the URL of the page where the game is located. If you plan to use the Flash projector, paste the direct link to the game SWF instead.
	#* Note that if the original URL uses HTTPS, you will need to replace <code>https</code> with <code>http</code>.		#* Note that if the original URL uses HTTPS, you will need to replace <code>https</code> with <code>http</code>.
	# ~~For the Application Path, click the dropdown and choose the appropriate application in Flashpoint for the type of game you are curating.~~		# The assets will download directly into the curation's content folder with the correct folder structure.
	~~# Double-click the game to launch it.~~ The ~~game should load in~~ the ~~application you specified. Watch~~ the ~~Logs tab of Flashpoint Launcher as you play the game~~.		# After getting all assets, switch back the server from MAD4FP Mode, Save and Restart, and run the curation again to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.
	# ~~Once~~ all ~~of the~~ assets ~~seem to have loaded~~, ~~navigate to Flashpoint's <code>Legacy\htdocs</code> (or <code>Server\htdocs</code> for Flashpoint 8.2 Infinity or below) folder and sort~~ the ~~contents by Date Modified. Determine which files~~ and ~~folders belong to the game you just downloaded.~~
	~~# Copy the files~~ and ~~folders from~~ the ~~htdocs folder to your~~ curation~~'s <code>content</code> folder, retaining the same structure. Refer~~ to ~~the [[Curation Tutorial]]~~.

	~~=== Turning Off in Infinity ===~~

	~~After you're done using MAD4FP~~, ~~you will need~~ to ~~turn it off to use Flashpoint Infinity normally. To do this, follow~~ the ~~steps described in [[#Setting Up in Infinity\|Setting Up in Infinity]], but change <code>true</code> back to <code>false</code>~~.

404 11: Temporaty rollback

2021-01-10T13:35:52Z

Temporaty rollback

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	# The assets will download directly into the curation's content folder with the correct folder structure.		# The assets will download directly into the curation's content folder with the correct folder structure.
	# After getting all assets, run the game again, this time without MAD4FP to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.		# After getting all assets, run the game again, this time without MAD4FP to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.

			== Setting Up in Infinity ==

			Follow these steps to activate MAD4FP:
			# If you are using an old version of Flashpoint Infinity, [[Extended FAQ#UpdateRouter\|update Flashpoint Router]].
			# Navigate into the <code>Legacy</code> (or <code>Server</code> for Flashpoint 8.2 Infinity or below) folder of your Flashpoint Infinity folder.
			# Open the <code>router.php</code> file using a text editor such as Notepad.
			# Find the line that says <code>const ROUTER_MAD4FP = false;</code> and change the <code>false</code> part to <code>true</code>. Save the file.
			Note the regular functions of Flashpoint Infinity (playing games regularly) do not work while MAD4FP is enabled.

			=== Using in Infinity ===

			# In Flashpoint Infinity, click New Game on the bottom-right corner of the launcher. If you do not see a New Game button, switch to the Config tab and check "Enable Editing."
			#* Alternatively, you can switch to the Curate tab, then click New Curation instead of New Game. For more information about using the Curate tab, see [[Curation Tutorial]].
			# Enter the title and platform of the game, and any other metadata you wish. For the Launch Command, paste the URL of the page where the game is located. If you plan to use the Flash projector, paste the direct link to the game SWF instead.
			#* Note that if the original URL uses HTTPS, you will need to replace <code>https</code> with <code>http</code>.
			# For the Application Path, click the dropdown and choose the appropriate application in Flashpoint for the type of game you are curating.
			# Double-click the game to launch it. The game should load in the application you specified. Watch the Logs tab of Flashpoint Launcher as you play the game.
			# Once all of the assets seem to have loaded, navigate to Flashpoint's <code>Legacy\htdocs</code> (or <code>Server\htdocs</code> for Flashpoint 8.2 Infinity or below) folder and sort the contents by Date Modified. Determine which files and folders belong to the game you just downloaded.
			# Copy the files and folders from the htdocs folder to your curation's <code>content</code> folder, retaining the same structure. Refer to the [[Curation Tutorial]].

			=== Turning Off in Infinity ===

			After you're done using MAD4FP, you will need to turn it off to use Flashpoint Infinity normally. To do this, follow the steps described in [[#Setting Up in Infinity\|Setting Up in Infinity]], but change <code>true</code> back to <code>false</code>.

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	# After getting all assets, switch back the server from MAD4FP Mode, Save and Restart, and run the curation again to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.		# After getting all assets, switch back the server from MAD4FP Mode, Save and Restart, and run the curation again to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.

	[[Category:Launcher ~~Documentation~~]]		<noinclude>[[Category:Launcher]]</noinclude>

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	#* For Flashpoint 8.2 Infinity or below, go to <code>Server\htdocs</code> folder and sort the contents by Date Modified. Determine which files and folders belong to the game you just downloaded.		#* For Flashpoint 8.2 Infinity or below, go to <code>Server\htdocs</code> folder and sort the contents by Date Modified. Determine which files and folders belong to the game you just downloaded.
	# After getting all assets, switch back the server from MAD4FP Mode, Save and Restart, and run the curation again to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.		# After getting all assets, switch back the server from MAD4FP Mode, Save and Restart, and run the curation again to test no assets are missing. If they are, copy 404 URLs to download them or run the game with MAD4FP again.

			[[Category:Launcher Documentation]]