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38 lines
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#
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Rebound is a Classic Pogo 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 I had. 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! Express**, 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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# Supported Games
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* Perfect Pair Solitaire (Boots, Works)
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* Lottso! Express (Boots, Works)
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* Pogo Bowl (Boots, Partially Works)
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* Boardwalk Seaball (Boots, Partially Works (unplayable without original client props))
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# How To Use
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To play a game, use the `play-game` endpoint. Here's an example:
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```http://localhost:8080/play-game?game=waterwheel&appletClass=com.pogo.game.client2.waterwheel.WaterwheelApplet&site=pogo&locale=en_US&scrn=Steviewonder322```
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In order for assets to be fetched by the games (including the jars themselves), you need to use a specific folder structure where the server executable lives. You can find said structure in the `Example Folder Structure` directory.
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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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* Pogo Minis
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* Any Tabletop Games (Monopoly, Battleship, Checkers, etc.) |