arcade script that will continue to have good support? - Page 2

vizplay · 10-13-2007, 06:58 PM

thanks for the info again.

When you say "It has it's problems, " regarding GSS, what are you refering to? the support issue?

and regarding PHPAS, how easy/hard is it to change the template to your own design?

brendgard · 10-13-2007, 10:18 PM

I didn't change the template much on my site. It was one of those sites I set up then didn't pay much attention to(too many sites at that time).

I've not used GSS at all so what I say is only second hand. I've heard though that GSS is a resource hog, and has in times past leaked memory. I'm not sure what if anything has been done to correct these problems. But then again, any script that offers all the features people demand will tend towards being a resource hog. When I say resource hog, I mean it ties up system resources such as CPU cycles. It ties up too many(usually set to 10% of the system on most hosts) for too long(usually 30 seconds) then the hosting company shuts down your shared hosting account. What this means is that if you use a full featured script and get loads of traffic, you need a dedicated server sooner than if you use a basic script.

ArcadeSiteBuilder · 10-14-2007, 07:06 AM

Any thoughts on scripts that encoded with things like ioncube? Personally I don't like the thought while understanding the desire to protect from theft for the script designers too.

vizplay · 10-14-2007, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brendgard

I didn't change the template much on my site. It was one of those sites I set up then didn't pay much attention to(too many sites at that time).

I've not used GSS at all so what I say is only second hand. I've heard though that GSS is a resource hog, and has in times past leaked memory. I'm not sure what if anything has been done to correct these problems. But then again, any script that offers all the features people demand will tend towards being a resource hog. When I say resource hog, I mean it ties up system resources such as CPU cycles. It ties up too many(usually set to 10% of the system on most hosts) for too long(usually 30 seconds) then the hosting company shuts down your shared hosting account. What this means is that if you use a full featured script and get loads of traffic, you need a dedicated server sooner than if you use a basic script.

oh, so PHPAS takes a lot less resources then GSS?

and if you do need to go to a dedicated server, is it possible to port over all the database data as well to the new server?

vizplay · 10-14-2007, 10:11 AM

ok presuming PHPAS takes less resouces then GSS, I'm leaning towards PHPAS, but has anyone got any good looking sites done with PHPAS I can look at?

vizplay · 10-14-2007, 01:20 PM

Hi,

ok just as I'm about to get PHPAS, I stumbled upon AAS, which has a great demo site. Any thoughts on AAS?

brendgard · 10-14-2007, 03:06 PM

Encoded scripts need to decryption software to be able to run them. Not all hosting companies have that installed as of yet, make sure yours does, and has the correct one as they are not compatible, before you buy.

PHPAS uses resources according to how may features you turn on. If you have everything turned on, it can load up a server as well. And yes, usually you can move an arcade to a new server with little trouble, if you know what you're doing. If you don't know what you're doing it does not matter which script you are using, better get somebody else to help who does.

I have seen a few arcades built on PHPAS that didn't even look like that's what script they were running. I don't remember which ones off the top of my head though. Maybe somebody else can help point out a few?

I can show you one that is based on MAGS, modified with some features added. Welcome to Hangout Arcade - free arcade games collection It is fairly easy to modify. I'm seriously considering talking to RickyG about making some of my mods available for MAGS. PHPAS I've heard some like to modify it, some hate to try. Having never tried, I couldn't tell you how easy or hard it would be. If you know something about PHP/HTML though I'm sure you could probably do it as it does not look that difficult.

Being seriously poor, and therefore needing to use cheap hosting, I currently own no arcades that use membership features. In fact, I was even considering removing some of the features from Hangout Arcade so as to reduce the load on the server it's on. Even the site I have that uses PHPAS has membership turned off. When I get to the point where I can afford better hosting, then I will again look at turning features on, adding membership to sites, etc.

AAS I know almost nothing about. I would be curious as to hear what others think. I think it came out about the same time as AVA did, but didn't get the same amount of publicity for some reason. I don't know if it is because AVA is a better script, or the owners are just not promoting it. If you do decide to use it, please do let us all know how it goes?

vizplay · 10-14-2007, 03:50 PM

thanks for taking the time to explain things again. I was going to get AAS, when I noticed something about it needing Ioncube? I'm using 1and1 hosting, and I'm fairly sure they don't include that.

brendgard · 10-14-2007, 04:33 PM

Good thing you spotted it then. If it needs Ioncube, and your hosting provider does not offer it yet, it won't run. If it needs Ioncube and your server has another system similar to Ioncube like Zend, but not Ioncube itself, it won't run.

I think GS also encrypts. I think GSS does too. I could be wrong about GSS, but I do know that they have had people complain in the past that they could not reactivate their site after they moved it to another server. It was when the previous owner was not available to take care of such matters. MAGS was not encrypted last time I checked. The version of PHPAS that my site uses was not encrypted, but it is only version 2. You might want to ask them if that has changed before you buy theirs. I doubt it though as they have a community of users who develop mods for it.

vizplay · 10-15-2007, 06:14 AM

Hi,

What drew me to AAS, was this FuntasticGames which is pretty much bang on what I want as a arcade script, but the people running AAS don't seem to be around much, which is an issue, as I would like to know how to modify their original script to turn it into that. If i don't hear anything soon, then its going to be PHPAS.

10-13-2007, 10:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
brendgard Gamer FX Staff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 681	I didn't change the template much on my site. It was one of those sites I set up then didn't pay much attention to(too many sites at that time). I've not used GSS at all so what I say is only second hand. I've heard though that GSS is a resource hog, and has in times past leaked memory. I'm not sure what if anything has been done to correct these problems. But then again, any script that offers all the features people demand will tend towards being a resource hog. When I say resource hog, I mean it ties up system resources such as CPU cycles. It ties up too many(usually set to 10% of the system on most hosts) for too long(usually 30 seconds) then the hosting company shuts down your shared hosting account. What this means is that if you use a full featured script and get loads of traffic, you need a dedicated server sooner than if you use a basic script. __________________ http://gamersgo.com A list of arcade related sites, add yours. http://auntiefondy.com Lists, add your site. http://kbsplace.com

10-14-2007, 07:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
ArcadeSiteBuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 215	Any thoughts on scripts that encoded with things like ioncube? Personally I don't like the thought while understanding the desire to protect from theft for the script designers too. __________________

10-14-2007, 03:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
brendgard Gamer FX Staff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 681	Encoded scripts need to decryption software to be able to run them. Not all hosting companies have that installed as of yet, make sure yours does, and has the correct one as they are not compatible, before you buy. PHPAS uses resources according to how may features you turn on. If you have everything turned on, it can load up a server as well. And yes, usually you can move an arcade to a new server with little trouble, if you know what you're doing. If you don't know what you're doing it does not matter which script you are using, better get somebody else to help who does. I have seen a few arcades built on PHPAS that didn't even look like that's what script they were running. I don't remember which ones off the top of my head though. Maybe somebody else can help point out a few? I can show you one that is based on MAGS, modified with some features added. Welcome to Hangout Arcade - free arcade games collection It is fairly easy to modify. I'm seriously considering talking to RickyG about making some of my mods available for MAGS. PHPAS I've heard some like to modify it, some hate to try. Having never tried, I couldn't tell you how easy or hard it would be. If you know something about PHP/HTML though I'm sure you could probably do it as it does not look that difficult. Being seriously poor, and therefore needing to use cheap hosting, I currently own no arcades that use membership features. In fact, I was even considering removing some of the features from Hangout Arcade so as to reduce the load on the server it's on. Even the site I have that uses PHPAS has membership turned off. When I get to the point where I can afford better hosting, then I will again look at turning features on, adding membership to sites, etc. AAS I know almost nothing about. I would be curious as to hear what others think. I think it came out about the same time as AVA did, but didn't get the same amount of publicity for some reason. I don't know if it is because AVA is a better script, or the owners are just not promoting it. If you do decide to use it, please do let us all know how it goes? __________________ http://gamersgo.com A list of arcade related sites, add yours. http://auntiefondy.com Lists, add your site. http://kbsplace.com Last edited by brendgard : 10-14-2007 at 03:08 PM. Reason: typo :p

10-14-2007, 04:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
brendgard Gamer FX Staff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 681	Good thing you spotted it then. If it needs Ioncube, and your hosting provider does not offer it yet, it won't run. If it needs Ioncube and your server has another system similar to Ioncube like Zend, but not Ioncube itself, it won't run. I think GS also encrypts. I think GSS does too. I could be wrong about GSS, but I do know that they have had people complain in the past that they could not reactivate their site after they moved it to another server. It was when the previous owner was not available to take care of such matters. MAGS was not encrypted last time I checked. The version of PHPAS that my site uses was not encrypted, but it is only version 2. You might want to ask them if that has changed before you buy theirs. I doubt it though as they have a community of users who develop mods for it. __________________ http://gamersgo.com A list of arcade related sites, add yours. http://auntiefondy.com Lists, add your site. http://kbsplace.com

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10-13-2007, 06:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
vizplay Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 29	thanks for the info again. When you say "It has it's problems, " regarding GSS, what are you refering to? the support issue? and regarding PHPAS, how easy/hard is it to change the template to your own design?

10-14-2007, 10:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
vizplay Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 29	ok presuming PHPAS takes less resouces then GSS, I'm leaning towards PHPAS, but has anyone got any good looking sites done with PHPAS I can look at?

10-14-2007, 01:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
vizplay Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 29	Hi, ok just as I'm about to get PHPAS, I stumbled upon AAS, which has a great demo site. Any thoughts on AAS?

10-14-2007, 03:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
vizplay Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 29	thanks for taking the time to explain things again. I was going to get AAS, when I noticed something about it needing Ioncube? I'm using 1and1 hosting, and I'm fairly sure they don't include that.

10-15-2007, 06:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
vizplay Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 29	Hi, What drew me to AAS, was this FuntasticGames which is pretty much bang on what I want as a arcade script, but the people running AAS don't seem to be around much, which is an issue, as I would like to know how to modify their original script to turn it into that. If i don't hear anything soon, then its going to be PHPAS.

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