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Thankfully we still have @Wildman around. Extremely talented with b2s as well.

I've played both Whoa Nelly and Pabst Blue Ribbon. I think both are novelty machines with no real staying power... Fun to play a couple times, but wouldn't want to own one. There are much better EM games out there.

This game is not emulated, so you will not see anything such as adjustments like that. Everything is in the game script.

@hauntfreaks & Mrs.Hauntfreaks, I'm really at a loss for words... Thankfully, I've never experienced a fire personally and never want to. However, things are just material. Animals are family, and loosing one is devastating enough. I wouldn't know what to do if I lost my 4 cats all at once... I have a 18yr old orange that's been my buddy since he was born. I dread the day comes when he has to go. Thankfully, you both are safe and sounds like in good hands. I think that, the least the community can do, would be to help get you started with a new pc and drawing tablet. Can we at least work on doing that??

Yes, still WAY too early... I can only work on it in spurts or else I'll get burned out on it... My ADHD is going insane working on this sometimes, so I have to pivot to other smaller projects. I've got a lot of work done on the user interface part, but there are sooooooo many sub-systems that are all necessary. These smaller systems, creator portal, admin portal, forums, reviews, etc. are all very detailed work and take a lot of time to design and troubleshoot.

With this current system, this is about all I can really do. The new system will be a million times better for this.

Future Pinball is slightly different. We will need to look into it further. Visual Pinball has the most people creating mods, by far, so it needs the most attention as far as modding/remix goes.

Sorry, No clue and don't care.. this isn't that site. The owner of that site has had strong animosity, putting it nicely, towards VPUniverse for the past 11 years.

VPUniverse Remix & Community Continuation System First off, yes, I did indeed use AI to help me think through this process. This is something that I've been thinking really hard about for a really long time. The hobbies current thinking about how mods/remixes of others creations are handled really needs a good modification. The modifying of someone else's creation has always been a controversial topic over the many years in this hobby. Modding is good for the hobby and is usually a gateway into better/bigger contributions. We have never had a standard, or any real attempts to make modding something we openly welcome. This is a live conversation... nothing written below is set in stone and is all up for discussion. Overview This document defines a remix system for VPUniverse that balances: Respect for original creators Long-term preservation of content Continued community-driven development Practical realities of creator inactivity The goal is to enable a healthy ecosystem where creations can evolve over time without becoming locked or abandoned. Core Principles 1. Attribution is permanent All derivative works must retain clear, non-removable attribution to original creators. 2. Creators are respected, not absolute gatekeepers Original authors have control while active, but do not permanently block community progress if they leave. 3. Community continuity is essential If a project is abandoned, the community must be able to continue development. 4. Remixing is a first-class workflow Remixing should be treated as a primary creation path, not an afterthought. 5. Technical complexity is hidden from users Systems like diff/patching (VPURemix) operate behind the scenes and should not burden users. Remix System Model Remix Definition A Remix is a derivative creation that: Is based on an existing VPUniverse creation Maintains a permanent link to the original Stores only differences (diff) when possible Exists as a separate, independently managed creation Remix Workflow Primary Workflow (Recommended) User clicks Remix on an existing creation System creates a new child creation (Draft) User develops the mod over time (weeks/months possible) User uploads versions during development System generates diff against original (if applicable) User publishes when ready Secondary Workflow (Fallback) User builds mod offline Uploads as a new creation Selects “This is a remix of…” System links to original and generates diff where possible Creation States Draft Private to creator Used for long-term development WIP (Work in Progress) Publicly visible Marked as unfinished Can receive feedback Published Final release Listed in main content feeds Remix Permission System Each creation has a Remix Policy set by the original creator: Available Policies No Remixing Allowed Remix Allowed Remix Allowed (Notify Me) Remix Requires Approval Remix Request Flow If Remix is Allowed User can immediately create a remix Original creator is notified (optional based on policy) If Approval is Required User submits a remix request Includes: Planned changes Scope of modification Creator can: Approve Deny Message requester Inactivity & Community Continuation Problem Many creators become inactive, leaving projects abandoned. Without intervention, this blocks progress and harms the ecosystem. Solution: Inactivity-Based Override If a creator is inactive beyond a defined threshold, remixing is allowed under a Community Continuation Policy. Inactivity Criteria A creator is considered inactive if: No login activity for X months (recommended: 6–12 months) No uploads, comments, or interactions No response to notifications Behavior When Inactive Remix requests no longer require approval Users may proceed with remix creation Original creator is still notified (in case they return) Messaging: Original creator appears inactive. Remixing is allowed under community continuation policy. Abandoned Project Indicator Creations should display a visible status when inactive: ⚠️ This project appears inactive (last activity: X time ago) This helps: Encourage community contributions Reduce hesitation to remix Avoid duplicate effort Attribution System Every remix must include: Original creation title Original creator name Link to original creation Automatic attribution (non-editable) Displayed as: Remixed from [Original Title] by [Original Author] Diff-Based Storage (VPURemix Integration) Purpose Reduce file duplication Enforce dependency on original Improve update handling Behavior System generates diff during upload Stores: Original reference Diff file Version metadata User Experience Users do NOT manually handle patches Installer/launcher manages: Required files Version compatibility Patch application Optional: Project Adoption System To further support abandoned projects: “Adopt Project” Feature Allows a user to become the primary maintainer of an inactive project. Effects Marked as “Maintained by [New User]” Original author still credited Clear lineage preserved Moderation & Safeguards Required Protections Attribution cannot be removed Remix must differ meaningfully from original Spam/low-effort remixes can be removed Original creators can report misuse Edge Cases Creator Returns After Inactivity They retain authorship of original Cannot delete existing remixes arbitrarily May publish new versions independently Creator Disallows Remix Enforced only while creator is active May be overridden after long-term inactivity (optional, configurable) System Philosophy Creators are credited and respected, but the community ensures creations can live on. Summary This system enables: Sustainable long-term content evolution Reduced conflict between creators and remixers Better handling of abandoned projects Strong attribution and lineage tracking A modern, structured remix ecosystem By combining permission control, inactivity handling, and diff-based storage, VPUniverse can support both creators and the broader community effectively.

Most of the commercial products do that. Those are more arcade/gamey versions. Visual Pinball and Future Pinball are simulators and try to simulate real pinball. If you want flying around, moving animations, etc... stick with Pinball FX/FX2/M. If you want more realistic, then the simulators do a better job.

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Yea, I'm running into several issues with collections like these... There are a couple others with hundreds of files in them for many different games.

The wheels I can see being used for multiple games, I'd have to think about how to handle those. However, these B2S's should be broken up into individual games.