Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Software Forum => Topic started by: M.A.M.E Power on February 13, 2006, 06:24:46 am
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Anyone know?
If so is it easy to configure?
Thanks
Lea
(http://www.renecade.be/retrocabinet/arcade_fighting.jpg)
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I think , it should be 3d arcade . or something like that.
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That is 3darcade.
Its easy enough to configure on a basic level as its mostly menu driven. You really need to download all of the models and extras to get the most out of it though.
TBH its not really that practical to use as a main FE although it does have other normal 2d display modes but it is a cracking FE when you want to impress guests.
The proper 3D arcade view is best where you can actually set up an arcade with your favourite games and wander around the machines and 'walk' up to them and play.
Still more of a showcase than a day to day FE though.
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Still more of a showcase than a day to day FE though.
Agreed with FT.
I used to use 3darcade as my main frontend, but what it boiled down to is that it tended to intimidate and frustrate rather than help people (noobs to my 'arcade') find games. It was extremely customizable, including having a nice 3d engine involved for a FPS style walkabout for your own virtual arcade. Also of note, was a lot of scripting which allowed for flash-type menus and options. Since I'm not a big fan of Flash (nor do I understand it), the 3d option was the way I took, although there are your basic 'list style' options available.
If you have the PC to run it (requires some beefier settings depending on how you set up your 'arcade') and have the HD space for all of the various excellent cabinet/pinball models out there, AND have as many screen snaps, titles, sidearts, marquees, etc as you could possibly find... you can make some pretty sweet setups in an inordinately small amount of time.
I found that I was having more fun with my cabinet spending time playing the games than spending time playing with the front end, so I switched. ;D
The thing that sold me on it in the first place was a flash-based menu interface that was pretty well much Galaxian (Galaga?) where you 'shot' at badguys which represented various lists and options. The customization was great, but I ended up getting more involved with 'tweaking' my setup and making it all sweet... which then made it horribly annoying for another user to come into my garage and figure out how to play Pac-Man. (Hint: You shouldn't need a bezel's worth of instructions to explain how to use your super-tweaked FE menu interface!)
3dArcade has a *ton* of fun stuff out there and it feels like it's infinitely customizeable , but if you're looking for something small (filesize), light (on your processor) or simple, you might want to try another FE. Either way... it can't hurt you to try it out!
http://3darcade.mameworld.net/
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Still more of a showcase than a day to day FE though.
Have a play with it. It's very very clever and sexy.
But at the end of the day I found it over-engineered and processor hungry for a FE which should be straight forward in my opinion. I favour FE's that kids and friends can walk up to and use with minimal instruction.
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I thought this frontend was a big pain to get totally setup, i would go with atomicfe or gameex, they are better front ends & easier to setup
thanks
divemaster