Is there room for another Arcade Script?

[lfhost]

Hey All,

Do you think there is a market in the arcade industry for a new script focusing on the social aspect of gaming.

Some scripts have aspects of the social interaction, but alot are just the same script coded in different ways.

Ive thought about it for a while to build my own CMS for arcades, but have always talked myself out of it.

What do I mean by social aspect?
What I mean is using different social networks as the login, to then use the API's to post to those sites, have tournaments, competitions, full profiles, achievements and so much more. It could also act as a facebook application where you can get even more exposure for your site/brand. It would also use a multitude of sites to get games from, integrate there highscore api's, IPB score support, could also support importing from different video sites (youtube etc)

What are your thoughts?

[RickyG]

I think there ia a add=om for WP to do this already.

[lfhost]

I personally dont use/like WP, but there plugin system is good.

I know of systems like ArcadeBlogPro or whatever its called, but doesnt do things like I mention.
It covers aspects of general arcades, but not to which I would look to cover.
I cant really go indepth of the idea, as compeition scripts would just act on it taking away the uniqueness of it.

[RickyG]

If you make it, I will add to the script list here

RickyG

[lfhost]

Thanks RickyG.

But if theres no demand for such a script then it would end up a bit of a waste of time.
Which is why im putting the feelers out for it.

Alot tend to focus on traffic trading atm, as thats where the easy money it.
But if you want to build up your own community, theres not alot of choice.

Ive spent most of the last few years, writing mods/addons to other scripts and was looking to port all my current mods from ArcadeM to other scripts.
But when I look at them, theres reasons not to, from poor coding (security/exploits in core script), no site membership and more.

So was thinking of taking the plunge and building and hopefully outdoing the current scripts that are out there.

I should have done this 5-6years ago when I first had the idea to build an arcade system.

But typically, I talk myself out of taking the risk, but I want something now to focus on and fill my time instead of searching for freelance work.

[Stephan]

I think there are to many scripts out there. The work you have to put into it will maybe not get paid out on the end. If I would know coding like you, I would make a perfect script just for me. I can't see any pro service who offer a good and quick coding for arcade sites, many talk about work bud if you ask for something nobody does it. Maybe a sevice with a nice site who offer mods and coding for everybody would be a better business!?

[lfhost]

Yeah, thats the problem, most are happy or mod up whats already out there or have someone make the mods for them.
Making scripts for myself is easy, but doesnt drive motivation, as ive already done so with my latest sites (see the review section of this forum)
I also do facebook apps, but my experience isnt in marketing, its more to the raw coding side of things.

What sort of things would you think could be made to improve scripts that are out there? Which scripts should be targetted?
Ive done alot of arcade customisations, but mostly on ArcadeM. But i can work with most that are out there.

I already have a site (through a friend) to sell my custom mods through http://arcade-themes.com/arcade-mods...cadem-pro-mods

But sales are sparse, its not long been up, but has made a few sales, but most dont want to spend alot customising the features of a script.
They will pay more for a new design than additional features, but im no designer lol.

So wanted to focus on my own script, with active support and an openness to making custom addons.

Most scripts out there make you modify the core files and that messes up when new versions come out.
Was thinking of doing a plugin type of system, with only templates to modify.

But exact specs havent been put together yet,

[Stephan]

I counted 13 scripts and there are maybe more, if you realy put one out, you should make something special, a script you can not buy just for under $100.
I have 2 domains I don't use as I don't have the script for it. I would like to have a all in one like newgrounds.com. I know this is much to ask, bud I also belief there is a market for it, just for the big guys.

[lfhost]

Yes, but out of those 13 scripts (there are plenty more out there) but they all are repeats of the same thing.
I want to do something more innovative than replicating.
Like with ATS, that brought out a new way to trade which helped it stand out.

Thats what im looking to target something special and new and innovative.

What specifically from newsgrounds do you like ?

If you can provide a "wanted" or "wishlist" I can add put it on the todo list if not already on there.

Id love to have my own game scoring system (flash like mochi, newsgrounds, kong etc) but dont have the funds for that.

I dont use newsgrounds, so if you can open my eyes to what is special about it,

Thanks for the feedback,

[Stephan]

What I don’t like on scripts is, there is no one with all the options I like, and if ther is one I need somebody like you to pay to set it up.
A script should be user friendly, so the admin can switch on and of all the options and links etc. he needs without to be a coder or to know much about css and html etc.
I can’t explain you newground, bud just take your time and look at it, there is everything to have a perfect site.
The most I like:
Not only games, also videos and music can be uploaded from members.
Integrated forum for members.
The whole template and how it’s organized.
…………………..
I could write a list now bud it’s better to see if you go there and check it out.