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# Not Pogo
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Not Pogo is a Pogo.com Server Emulator meant to run the older Flash/Java Applets to some degree.
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# Why Does This Exist
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Unfortunately the classic servers for Pogo.com were shutdown a long time ago, and with it went over 150+ legacy games. This exists to get those games working to some degree.
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# `client-props.jsp`
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Unfortunately, all games were entirely configured (layout, asset paths, locale, game parameters) in one single file, `client-props.jsp`
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Most games are missing this file, so they will more than likely not work correctly or at all.
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This emulator only exists for those who either:
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* found a `client-props.jsp` file
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* reverse engineered one
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* wants to understand how the protocol works so that development can progress
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**UPDATE:** We have uncovered a games `client-props.jsp` response hidden within one of the asset archives on archive.org. We may try to get in touch with this person to get more game specific
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responses. I've also determined that the `config.txt` from Perfect Pair Solitaire is a local config and doesn't house all the game specific keys needed for it to run.
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The response was for a game called **Lottso!**, which is exciting on it's own because that was a beloved game on the site. I may try to get it working with the emulator.
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# How To Use
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Since Pogo still exists today, I'd rather not risk legal issues by distributing game assets (there's a huge asset archive though if you know where to look), so you do need to provide assets.
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All you need to do is create a folder structure like this where you have the server release stored:
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TODO - add screenshots for folder structure here
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# What Works
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* Game Initialization
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* MoTD ("Welcome to Pogo!" server message)
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* Jackpot Spin Win Condition
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# What Doesn't Work
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* Chat
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* Pogo Minis
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* Any Tabletop Games (Monopoly, Battleship, Checkers, etc.)
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* Downloadable Games (seperate CDL API) |