Finally, You Can Play Your Simfiles Online

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  • JasonKey
    FFR Underseer
    • Jul 2003
    • 2643

    #1

    Finally, You Can Play Your Simfiles Online

    OH SNAP!

    Today we are releasing a major Update to the FFR Sim File Database which is entitled "FFR Resonance".

    http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/sims/

    This update provides the combination of the FFR Simfile Database and FFR Resonance as a simulator.

    FFR Resonance is a completely rewritten (from the ground up) music parsing engine that combines the previous R2 interface slapped on top of it for skinning purposes. What can Resonance do? Below is your answer:

    Allow you to preview uploaded simfiles by actually playing them
    Play any difficulty level Beginner through Challenge within a simfile
    Record high scores for each difficulty level of each simfile
    Use URL parameters to show your own username group of songs within FFR Resonance
    URL parameters to adjust speed mod on load
    Preview the Mp3 in the simfile details page
    Preview the Banner in the simfile details page
    Much much more in the works

    For additional info, keep an eye on the FFR Resonance Forum for more news and information: http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...splay.php?f=57

    So.. What you could do is author a simfile, upload it, then share the "play now" link with your friends to let them play that level online. Scores are seperate for each difficulty level within the stepfile in order to make the high score list fair. Alternately you can upload your simfiles, go half way around the world, log in at an internet cafe and tell Resonance to load your simfiles into a group within FFR Resonance so that you can play all your songs as if they were local.

    Today's version is a VERY early beta and as cool as it is, it has it's drawbacks. There are certain situations where a file won't convert. These problems will fade away as the conversion engine and FFR Resonance become more robust in the near future. If you want to ensure that your file can convert, simply make sure it has an .sm file atleast an MP3 and no BPM changes. Our .DWI conversion engine is nearly complete as well as our BPM/Stop support within Resonance.

    The FFR Resonance engine is truly a mixture of Flash, scripts, duct tape and determination. We have had many sleepless nights testing and re-writing and re-writing and pulling our hair out. I think you guys will see the value in what we think is most likely the world's most advanced simfile preview utility.

    You can see converted and available files by visiting the Simfile Database. You can also check out the links below. Make sure you look at the URL string for hints on how to alter parameters inside of resonance.

    All of Bursurk Lurk's converted sims:
    http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...t=Bursurk_Lurk

    Play Metalingus on Standard:
    http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...e=3&simid=3848

    Enjoy!

    Cheers,

    Synthlight - FFR Staff - Scripts Galore

    Originally posted by Synthlight
    I will be fix this. No worries. It happened during a version upgrade.
    Cheers,
    Synthlight
  • Yesssss
    FFR Player
    • Jul 2005
    • 2522

    #2
    Re: Finally, You Can Play Your Simfiles Online

    Wow. Just wow.
    Sure there are a lot of things to be improved, but being able to test someone's file before even downloading it is a MAJOR plus. This is quite an awesome tool.

    One thing that you might want to consider is having files that can be played by only a specific group/person making judging sims for packs a breeze, but it's still a long way to go before you get there.
    YOU JUST WON THE GAME! CONGRATULATIONS!

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    • Pichu_XP
      FFR Player
      • Jul 2006
      • 950

      #3
      Re: Finally, You Can Play Your Simfiles Online

      Being able to listen to the music and getting a glimpse of the graphics before downloading are also awesome ideas.

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      • Bursurk_Lurk
        Banned
        • Sep 2005
        • 2360

        #4
        Re: Finally, You Can Play Your Simfiles Online

        Brilliant.

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