@everyone Hello again. It's been almost a month since we started the fundraiser, so there should probably be an update.
First off; we've raised over 3,000 euro from the fundraiser! (Technically it's a bit more than that, but PayPal is being a bit stingy, so it doesn't actually show on the page itself right now.) This is enough to backpay our man Dri0m for all the money he spent keeping the lights on around here over the past three years. With that said, the more we raise, the longer we can go on into the future. If you're unfamiliar with our fundraiser, here's a link to it again, or you can read above this message: https://gogetfunding.com/help-us-secure-funding-for-the-hosting-of-bluemaximas-flashpoint/
And secondly, we've fixed the problems with the new build and replaced the old version of Infinity again - when you download Infinity from the site now, you'll get version 10.1.0.5. Just to go over the basics once more: you don't have to upgrade if you don't want to, 10.1.0.3 still works. Test as many games as you can in 10.1.0.5, and if any don't work, #bug-reports will always be your friend. We haven't made any other changes to .5 other than adding more zipped games, so games that were previously broken may still be broken - that's for bigger updates, sorry.
That's it for now. See you next month.
...I wasn't kidding when I said "technically it's a bit more than that".
@everyone Hello, quick update for you which is a little weirdly timed, but when is anything not weirdly timed around here...
The fundraiser for server hosting is about to end, you've got a little over a day left to contribute. Here's the link again in case you don't see it two posts up: https://gogetfunding.com/help-us-secure-funding-for-the-hosting-of-bluemaximas-flashpoint/ We have managed to shoot past the original target, but more funds means more months of Flashpoint we can afford without slaying our wallets. Don't forget, you get a special role and a mention in the credits of Flashpoint 11 if you donate enough.
The next Flashpoint update is coming along, to the point where we can now start sharing the list of games coming to the next version: https://bluemaxima.org/flashpoint/datahub/Upcoming There's a fair few thousand in there, with a couple thousand more being ready to add at this point. However, we're still working on some behind the scenes stuff that we need to get done before we commit to the next release proper, stay tuned for info on that.
And the book is still coming along, all the interviewees have been interviewed and their contributions have made their way into the book, meaning a major step of what I was hoping to accomplish is complete, meaning we just need more spreads. I have also closed the form for submitting your own quotes; it's been long enough and I have plenty to go through. With that said, I am looking for an artist to do a cover for the book. Nothing fancy, just a collection of characters from Flash's glory years in a neat group shot, or at least that's what I'm thinking. If you're a capable artist, or you have a better cover idea, feel free to submit an example cover (unfinished, watermarked, whatever you feel is needed) to #book and we can talk more if I'm impressed (including compensation).
With that all said, I'll leave you with a spread that wasn't in the book preview. See you next month.
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We aren't dead. Just taking it slow. Sorry for the lack of updates.
We're aware of a server issue causing some games to fail to download in Infinity, showing a "No working sources are available for this GameData" error. We've found the cause and will post an update when the problem is fixed.
The problem should be fixed now.
Hello, @everyone. We're about three weeks later than we hoped, but here we are: Flashpoint 11.
Here's what's new:
What do I do with all these plugins?!: We've added thirty-six new plugins. Yes, really. Hence 11's codename: Oops, All Plugins!
What do I do with this better launcher?!: The newest version of the launcher has improved speed in searching and loading games, the manual as a tab in the launcher itself, and some very important bugfixes (we're hoping we got the preferences bug this time).
What do I do with Mac/Linux support?!: We have official support for Mac and Linux now. The M/L versions support the biggest five platforms in FP - Flash, Shockwave, Unity, Java and HTML5 - which makes 98% of Flashpoint's library playable (with some exceptions).
What do I do with all these entries?!: 40,000 new entries are in 11 - over 30,000 games and nearly 10,000 animations.
There's also been a bunch of minor new additions: Updated languages, updated underlying software (enjoy a smaller Infinity, less RAM usage, and a rebranded browser), less duplicates, thousands of fixes, a new Animation Hall of Fame playlist...
While all of these improvements and additions are available in Infinity right now, Ultimate is going to need a post-launch patch we'll be providing ASAP. Ultimate has approximately doubled in size this version, which has made it tricky to work with.
Hopefully this will keep all of you satisfied while we work on the next release; we're going to be taking the time to change the way Flashpoint is worked on and it may take some time. We thank you for your patience.
As always, downloads are available at the usual places - the website and #downloads.
With that said, there's plenty more for us to announce as well:
Our analytics have been - so far - for our eyes only, but we've finally made them public facing; you can see them by visiting this address: https://flashpoint-analytics.unstable.life/
We want to help Ruffle develop as fast as we can, so we've set up a test page that plays a random Flashpoint entry via Ruffle for the purposes of quick fire testing: https://ooooooooo.ooo/
We're also looking for help in many Flashpoint related ventures; if you have the time, please take a look at our Help Wanted List: https://bluemaxima.org/flashpoint/datahub/Help_Wanted_List
#get-roles now exists for people who want to stay up to date with the Mac & Linux versions, and the Notification Squad.
There's probably more we'll need to bring up, so watch this post!
Hi folks, the website is down for a little bit as the web hoster is doing planned maintenance. We're hoping to be back up in five and a half hours.
Site's up, back to your regularly scheduled programming.
We are aware of an issue with the servers for Flashpoint Infinity. We're working on diagnosing the problem and finding a fix. Some games may not start/download correctly in the meantime.
Should be fixed now!
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We are aware of an(other) issue with the servers for Flashpoint Infinity. We're working on fixing the problem. Some games may not start/download correctly in the meantime.
UPDATE: the problem may have disappeared on its own.
@everyone
Hello. We've got a new version of Infinity for you today. The main (and only) change is a new build of our Launcher, which fixes a handful of bugs and changes some behind-the-scenes stuff, that we need some help testing, so if you have time, please download this new version and give it a shot. (It's the same URL as always, #downloads website etc.) You'll know you're running it as the titlebar will say "11.0.1" as the version number. Report any problems in #launcher.
There is a benefit on your end too - we have a new Game of the Day system on the home tab with personalized recommendations from staff members every day. The entire month of December will have a bunch of new games for you to try, and hopefully further beyond once we know it's working as intended.
One more thing: we're hoping to have the next major version out by mid-late January. We all know how those sorts of deadlines work out around here though...
That's it for now. See you in two months (tm).
