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Flash Forwarder Tools 2.0 is Here: A NG Player Alternative

Posted by Sonucais - November 22nd, 2024


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I’m excited to announce a new release of Flash Forwarder Tools! This new version introduces two major features: a redesigned desktop Flash Player 32 projector with an improved user interface and a Chrome extension that forwards Flash content to the desktop app for seamless playback.


Why Flash Forwarder Tools?


Despite the growing compatibility of Ruffle, many Flash submissions remain unplayable. Additionally, many users still report persistent issues with getting the Newgrounds Player to work. FFT bridges these gaps by providing a reliable and flexible solution for Flash fans.



Features


⠀ 🔹 Desktop Player:

  • Full-Screen Playback: Enjoy Flash games and animations in full-screen mode.
  • Search & Random Browsing: Find Newgrounds content by submission ID or explore random submissions (from ID 1 to 593648, no adult content).
  • Submission Details: View submission title, author, and description directly in the app.
  • SWF Management: Backup SWF files from Newgrounds for offline use.
  • Play History: Keep track of up to 5 recently played submissions.


⠀ 🔹 Browser Extension (Chrome/Edge/Brave)

  • Automatic Detection: Identifies Flash content on any webpage.
  • One-Click Playback: Launch Flash content instantly in the desktop app.
  • Newgrounds.io Integration: Unlock medals and API features when playing Newgrounds submissions. When launching the game, make sure you are logged in.


Currently only available for Windows. I had previous attempts doing MacOS and Linux builds and I failed delivering them. I’m open collaborating with MacOS/Linux users wiith development skills to help expand compatibility.


Changelog


  • Nov 28th, 2024: Hacked the player to avoid white screen errors. The window name has been renamed from Flash Player 32 to FFT.


Desktop Application

Download Flash Forwarder Tools 2.0 (Windows)


Chrome Extension

Get the Extension (requires the desktop app)



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WOAH! New SWF Player?! So radical and cool! You've earnt a follower!

Nice!
Now I give you a follow here

Is the project open-source?

The FLA is a freaking mess but here you have https://www.newgrounds.com/dump/item/054969bed180d5c801579de03fceefb2

Impresssive, cool, and unexpected!

When you put the animations in full screen for flash games in animations, will it make them widescreen (not stretched) where you can see everything that isn't supposed to be seen?

No, it stretches by default and only shows the intented area, but you can change it inside the player to another graphical option.

Well thank you for your work.

i like this ngl

Good jorb

Salut 🍸

"Submission Details: View submission title, author, and description directly in the app.
SWF Management: Backup SWF files from Newgrounds for offline use."

I presume I speak for many others when I say that these features are exactly what we've hoped for in a flash launcher :D!

Thank you Sonucais! X

Been using your launcher to play Sands of the Coliseum offline and with my progress synced :o!

Thank you Sonucais!

The save progress might be a cookie, take care not deleting them! :D

Oh, what a nice project! thank you!

Can medals be earned when playing games on Flash Forwarder?

Yes, when launched from the browser extension

Does it work on blammed/removed submissions?

Nah, it cannot do miracles but it will tell you it wasnt available or skip in random mode. If a unlogged user can see the submission, it will work.