Flash the Rowdy Rumbler is a Super Moshling in the Noisies set in Moshi Monsters Egg Hunt. They are a grey thunder cloud. They can start loud storms but can also show their rainbow capes after a storm. Flash is hatched from a Super Moshling egg which appears in the middle of the set in the zoo when the player completes a Moshling set (with all four original Moshlings). Adobe announced that it will not support Adobe Flash Player from December 2020. Flash technology will no longer be supported by internet browsers. As you know, Moshi Monsters Rewritten is an online game, platform. So the part that works on the browser is actually just as much as the part that's visible on the iceberg. That's why we developed a new client 'MMR Desktop' to protect the playability of Moshi Monsters. Kongregate free online game Moshi Monsters Challenge - Do you have what it takes to take on the Moshlings in a game of skill and puzzles in the Moshi. Play Moshi Monsters Challenge.
Be sure to check the main FAQ if you don't see your question here, then ask in the #flashpoint-help channel of our Discord if you are still not satisfied. If you are using an old version of Flashpoint, you might also want to read the Legacy FAQ.
Note that not all entries here have been updated to 10.0.
Q: Why do I need Flashpoint to play the games offline? Can't I just use a standalone player like the Flash Player projector to play them?
A: Many web games have what is known as a sitelock, which means that they will not work unless they are being played on the original site they were hosted on. Since the projector is not connected to the Internet and cannot identify those sites, those games will refuse to load on it. Flashpoint gets around this by running the games through a local server proxy which, simply put, tricks them into thinking they are being played on the original sites they were meant to be played on. Moreover, web games are commonly spread across multiple files rather than just one; those are known as multi-asset games. Those games are less likely to run with just the projector on its own, but Flashpoint also deals with that. For more details, see How Flashpoint Works.
Q: Can I have a zip or ROM of a specific game? Can I download just the games I want?
A: Flashpoint simulates the internet in order to make games think they are playing on their original websites (see the previous answer for a more detailed explanation of that). Since the files are laid out the same way as they would be on the internet, games are not separated cleanly into ZIPs or 'ROMs.' Flashpoint Infinity downloads games on demand, so you can keep only the games you like by using Flashpoint Infinity.
Q: Will Flash games disappear from the Internet when December 2020 hits?
A: They won't disappear by themselves. However, once Flash support is removed from browsers, most people won't be able to use flash content unless they downgrade their browser version. In addition, they will have to downgrade their Flash version to one that does not contain the kill switch. In that situation, the sites that are hosting the games might decide to remove the Flash games because the vast majority of people won't be able to play them anymore. As we cannot rely on the assumption that sites might stay up, we're working hard to grab as many games as possible while they're still here. For more information on the road map for Flash's End of Life, see Flash EOL.
Q: I heard that Flash Player will block all Flash content from running after 2020. Will Flashpoint also stop working?
A: No. Flashpoint will continue to work in 2021 and beyond. The Flash plugin and projectors that we use do not contain the 'kill switch'; this was added in a later version of the plugin.
Q: My antivirus flagged Flashpoint! Does Flashpoint have any viruses?
A: Flashpoint does not have any viruses. However, a number of antivirus programs falsely detect certain files in Flashpoint as viruses. Avast, AVG, and BitDefender are even known to render Flashpoint inoperable; you'll need to follow the instructions for Troubleshooting Antivirus Interference.
Q: What is the legality of this?
A: 'The only real answer is nobody knows and really, nobody should care. Games that more or less have a ticking clock until they die need to be saved now, as fast as possible.'
- BlueMaxima
Q: Where can I see what websites have been archived?
A: We are working on consolidating and listing all of our scrapes, but for now, there are several places to look.
Q: Can I use Flashpoint to play my own SWF or DCR files?
A: Follow our Curation Tutorial to add games to Flashpoint! Flashpoint comes with standalone projectors for Flash and Shockwave, and in some cases it will work to simply open an SWF with a Flash projector or open a DCR with a Director projector. But to ensure that games are preserved and work properly, you'll need to curate them.
Q: Won't the games just be converted to HTML5?
A: No. HTML5 is an entirely different technology, so it's impossible for them to be converted automatically.Developers could port them over to the platform, but most will not have the time or resources to do it. Besides, the capabilities of HTML5 are different from those of Flash, so a game ported to HTML5 will never be identical to the original.
Q: Can't I use the Wayback Machine to play them?
A: The game has to be archived there in the first place, which may or may not happen. Wayback is specifically poor at grabbing multi-asset games (games that use more than one file), so chances are that it will not work there.Games with sitelocks won't work there even if they are archived.
Q: How do I check whether a game is in Flashpoint? I tried using the search bar on the Master List but nothing came up!
A: Open the Game Master List and wait for it to finish loading. (If you're looking for an animation, use the Animation Master List instead.) Then, press Ctrl
+ F
to search the list. Since this will search exact matches, be sure to try partial titles and account for alternative punctuation. If you're searching the Master List on iOS or Android, you can follow the instructions here. You can also use our new search tool if you're having difficulty searching the list.
Q: Are you able to add/support this game? It's based on Facebook/is online multi-player.
A: Probably not. To support always online games, the emulation of a server is required. To be able to do that is almost as much work as all of Flashpoint itself, so it really wouldn't be practical to put time into.
Q: Where are my favorite Nitrome games?
A: All of Nitrome's games were removed from Flashpoint 8.0 at Nitrome's request. This is in accordance with our removal policy. If you disagree with Nitrome's decision, you may contact them and politely ask them to reconsider. Please do not harass or behave rudely towards Nitrome. They are within their rights to request removal; please respect that.
Q: Why is <questionable content> included in Flashpoint?
A: Web games, like any other form of art, have always been used as a medium for indie developers to exercise their freedom of expression. Often, this includes homophobic, racist, sexist, and other objectionable content. As a preservation project, Flashpoint aims to archive as much content as possible from this era. It will not play the role of gatekeeper so that future generations can see what these technologies were really used for. All of these works are a snapshot in time, and provide a window into what humans wanted to create at the turn of the century as the internet was in its infancy. You do not have to agree with nor enjoy said content. In order to responsibly provide the means to organize the vast collection that is Flashpoint, it's required to tag questionable content appropriately so that others may use search filters to exclude it from the rest.
Q: I watched a video by Nick Robinson on YouTube which said that games in Flashpoint connect to the internet! Is this true?
A: The short answer is no, this is not true. Games in Flashpoint never connect directly to the internet; they connect to Flashpoint's 'fake internet,' which is a proxy server running locally on your computer. If you are using Flashpoint Infinity, this proxy server will connect to Flashpoint's server at infinity.unstable.life
to download any files that are unavailable locally. Once the game files are downloaded, the game can be played offline. If you are using Flashpoint Ultimate, an internet connection is never required to play games. See How Flashpoint Works for more information.
To address the specific claims in Nick Robinson's video: Mission in Snowdriftland has been fully archived in Flashpoint since 2019 and is fully playable offline in Flashpoint Infinity once the game files have been downloaded. We have tested this with all network adapters disabled via the Windows Control Panel. Nick Robinson used a third-party 'internet killswitch' tool that may have interfered with Flashpoint in an unusual way. He did not speak to us before the publication of the video and did not report any issues with our software to us, but later corrected the claims in his video as a comment on the video's page.
Q: What version of Flashpoint should I get? What's the difference between Infinity and Ultimate?
A: If you have a lot of free disk space, bandwidth, and time, you should get Flashpoint Ultimate. But if you don't have a lot of free space, want to get Flashpoint up and running quickly, or only want to play a few games, you should get Flashpoint Infinity. See below for a detailed description of each edition of Flashpoint.
Q: How do I update Flashpoint when a new version is released?
A: If you have Flashpoint Ultimate, you can use FlashpointUpdater. There is no updater available for Flashpoint Infinity or Core yet; you'll need to download and extract the new version. You can transfer any playlists you'd like to keep to a new version of Flashpoint by following the instructions below.
Q: How do I move my playlists to a new version of Flashpoint?
A: If your old version of Flashpoint is 8.1 or above, you'll need to export your playlists first:
To import your playlist files into your new copy of Flashpoint, follow these steps:
DataPlaylists
folder.
Q: How do I uninstall Flashpoint from my computer?
A: Flashpoint being a fully portable application, it can be uninstalled by simply deleting its main folder.
Q: What's the best way to download Flashpoint Ultimate?
A: If you're updating to a new version or you're low on disk space, we recommend using FlashpointUpdater. In addition to updating an existing copy, it can also be used to download a full copy of Flashpoint Ultimate by pointing it at an empty folder. This lets you avoid downloading and extracting a 7Z file, saving a lot of disk space.
If you want the download to be as quick as possible, we recommend using the torrent. It will be faster, but it comes in the form of a large 7Z file. That means you'll need sufficient free disk space both to download and extract it.
Q: Can I use Flashpoint on Linux?
A: Yes, although not all platforms and features are supported. See Linux Support.
Q: Can I use Flashpoint on Mac?
A: A heavily experimental Flashpoint package is available for MacOS. See Mac Support.
Q: How do I create a shortcut to Flashpoint on my desktop/taskbar/start menu?
A: Go into the Launcher
folder that's inside your Flashpoint directory and look for Flashpoint.exe
. Right-click it and click Send to > Desktop (create shortcut)
, or drag it to your taskbar or start menu. CAUTION: Do NOT drag Flashpoint.exe
directly to your desktop as that will move the file, which will make the launcher not work.
Q: How do I create a shortcut to a specific game/animation in Flashpoint?
A: This feature is planned for Flashpoint Launcher, but for now, you'll need to download two separate tools. Follow the steps below:
CLIFp.exe
into your Flashpoint folder.FlashpointShortcutMaker.vbs
into your Flashpoint folder.Now that you have CLIFp and Flashpoint Shortcut Maker set up, follow the steps below to create a shortcut:
/
or question marks ?
.
Q: Can I play the games in fullscreen? Can I make them bigger?
A: The answer depends on the type of game you're playing. See below:
Ctrl
+ +
and Ctrl
+ -
(Ctrl-plus and Ctrl-minus) to zoom in and out. In most cases, fullscreen is not possible for these games.To use SPRS:
Config
tab).Application Path
and change SPR.exe
to SPRS.exe
.To close the game, press Esc
(or alternatively, Alt
+ F4
).
Q: Can I view a list of my recently played games?
A: Flashpoint does not track your recently played games by default, but you can install the FPL History extension to add this functionality. See the Launcher Extensions page for more information.
Q: How do I edit a game or playlist in my copy of Flashpoint?
A: Click the Config tab of Flashpoint Launcher, then check the 'Enable Editing' box. Then click 'Save and Restart.' When Flashpoint Launcher re-opens, you'll notice the following changes:
Q: Where are the games stored?
A: If you have Infinity 9.0 or higher the games and all of their assets are stored in the Legacyhtdocs
folder within Flashpoint's directory (wherever you extracted it to). In Ultimate non-zipped games are stored in the same place Legacyhtdocs
, zipped games are stored in Games
. To find the files for a specific game, right-click the game entry in Flashpoint Launcher, then click 'Open File Location.'
Q: Where is the games' save data kept? How can I delete it/transfer it to another computer/drive?
A: You can find the location where each platform keeps their save data in Save Data Locations. For your convenience, there are two batch scripts included in Flashpoint's FPSoftware
folder which can be used to back up and restore save data to another computer or drive; Namely Saves Manager - Backup.bat and Saves Manager - Restore.bat. If you want to delete save data you are going to have to find and delete it manually at the locations listed on the aforementioned page.
Q: I want to play Happy Wheels! What should I download?
A: We have a few options:
Q: I want to play Moshi Monsters! What should I download?
A: Moshi Monsters is available in Flashpoint Ultimate and Infinity. If you want a full, offline copy of Moshi Monsters but don't want to download Flashpoint Ultimate, you can download our standalone Moshi Monsters package.
Q: I'm using Flashpoint Infinity, launching games always shows a blank white screen, and no logos and screenshots are loading! How do I fix this?
A: Follow each of these steps and check to see if Flashpoint works properly after each one. If it still shows a white screen, try the next step.
Legacy
folder.router_base_urls.txt
file and open it in a text editor such as Notepad.Dri0m
and save the file.
Q: After I updated to Flashpoint 9.0 Ultimate using the updater, no games are working! Is there a fix?
A: Follow the steps below to fix the problem:
Server
folder with the file that you downloaded.
Q: I disconnected from the internet and now games don't show up! How do I fix this?
A: Click the Config tab of Flashpoint Launcher, then uncheck the 'On Demand Images' box. Then click 'Save and Restart.' When Flashpoint Launcher re-opens, the problem will be fixed.
Q: When I double-click Flashpoint.exe, nothing happens! What can I do?
A: The first time you start Flashpoint Launcher, a bug may occur that prevents it from showing the window. If this happens, open Windows Task Manager, click the Details tab, and look for Flashpoint.exe
. Then click 'End Process', and Flashpoint should start normally next time.
Q: I accidentally deleted a game/animation from Flashpoint! How can I reset it?
A: Follow the steps below:
flashpoint.sqlite
file inside its Data
folder with the file you downloaded.
Q: I accidentally marked a game as Broken (in Infinity)
, and it disappeared! How do I find it again?
A: Follow these steps:
Launcher
folder.config.json
file in a text editor such as Notepad.'showBrokenGames': false,
and change false
to true
.
Q: I can't see the left (or right) sidebar of the launcher anymore! Where did it go?
A: Click the arrow buttons on the top-right corner of the launcher to toggle the left and right sidebars. --->
Q: Why can't I see the games' logos/screenshots?
A: Flashpoint Infinity does not come with the game logos by default due to size reasons. However, they can be downloaded on demand as you use Flashpoint. First, click the Config tab of Flashpoint Launcher and make sure the 'On Demand Images' box is checked. Then switch to the Grid viewing mode using the drop-down menu at the bottom-right corner of the launcher window.
Q: Why can I not find X game/animation in the launcher? Why do some games/animations not appear?
A: There are a few possibilities:
Q: Why won't my Ultimate torrent open?
A: You will need a torrent client such as qBittorrent to open the .torrent file. The .torrent file tells your torrent client how to download Flashpoint Ultimate.
Q: The torrent won't download, even though I'm using a torrent client! What's the problem?
A: Do not use the torrent from Archive.org! Because of the size of Flashpoint Ultimate, Archive.org will not seed its torrent. Instead, use the torrent link on Bluemaxima.org.
Q: Why is Flashpoint not working after my download?
A: Make sure you unzip the program, as it will not work while still zipped. Please use 7-Zip when doing this, as WinRAR is known to fail. If Flashpoint is still not working, follow the Troubleshooting steps in the Manual.
Q: When I try to open the Flashpoint Ultimate 7Z file with 7-Zip, it says 'Cannot open as archive.' What's the problem?
A: The download was probably corrupted. Browsers are not designed to download gigantic files like Flashpoint Ultimate, so you'll need to use a download manager such as Free Download Manager to download the file.
Q: How can I check whether Flashpoint Ultimate downloaded successfully?
A: You'll need to check whether the hash of the file you downloaded matches the expected hash. First, install 7-Zip if you don't have it already. Next, follow these steps:
_files.xml
. For example, on Flashpoint 6.3's page, the file is called Flashpoint6.3_files.xml
.
Q: Most games are working, but when I try to open a specific game, I get an error like one of these:
A: If you are using Flashpoint Infinity, it's very likely that Flashpoint Router failed to download a complete file. To solve the problem, follow these steps:
If the problem persists, try updating Flashpoint Router. If that doesn't help, follow the Troubleshooting steps in the Manual.
Q: How do I update Flashpoint Router?
A: Follow these steps:
Legacy
folder of your Flashpoint folder, overwriting the original router.php
file.
Q: I am playing a 3DVIA Player webgame and the audio is loud and distorted, how do I fix it?
A: Your computer has a codec issue with MP3 playback. To resolve this:
Q: Games are not working, and an error like this one appears constantly in the Launcher's logs:
A: First, make sure that you have installed all of the latest Windows Updates. Next, install the Microsoft .NET Framework and the Visual C++ 2015 x86 Redistributable. When you install the Visual C++ Redistributable, make sure to install the x86 version, even if you're on a 64-bit machine!
Q: When I open Flashpoint all I get is a black/grey screen. What should I do?
A: If your computer has an older graphics card, it may not support the launcher's hardware acceleration. To get around this, disable hardware acceleration by following these steps:
Start Flashpoint
shortcut by clicking it once.Alt
+ Enter
to bring up its properties window.Target
field, add a space at the very end of the field followed by --disable-gpu
.Start Flashpoint
shortcut.Note that this change only affects the launcher itself, and shouldn't have any impact on its performance.
Q: Most games are working, but when I launch a Flash game such as Super Mario Bros. Crossover, it crashes on a black screen! What's the fix?
A: Follow the steps below to fix the problem:
Legacyhtdocs
folder.data.explodingrabbit.com
folder.
Q: Some Unity games ask to update the plugin and will not play the game! What's the fix?
A: Follow the steps below to fix the problem:
FPSoftwareFlashpointSecurePlayerConfigs
folder.Q: What is the difference between requesting and curating a game? Can I 'submit' a game?
A: Requesting - This option adds your game to an ever-growing list of ones people want added. You will need to fill out the request form which takes 1-5 minutes. Chances of game being saved by any of the curators is small because there are thousands of games waiting on the list, some of which have been waiting for over a year. If you want to increase the chances of it being saved, we suggest that you try to write an engaging description of the game and/or the reason you want it saved.
Curating - This is the process of actually adding the game to Flashpoint. It requires testing the game using procedures detailed in our curation guides. It takes about 30 minutes to do the first time, but as you learn the process you can get it under 5 minutes.To get started, follow our Curation Tutorial.Once you curate a game, it will be saved and added to the next version of Flashpoint.
If you'd like to learn more about the concept of digital curation, read this article. It explains the principles behind what we do.
Q: How do I correct a problem with a game's metadata? Does editing the game in my copy of Flashpoint update it for everyone?
A: No, editing a game in your copy of Flashpoint does not update it for everyone. To get your change included in the next version of Flashpoint, follow the instructions in the Metadata Edits page.
Q: What tools should I use to archive whole websites?
A: See Helpful Tools.
Q: How do I tell what platform a game is?
A: The easiest way to check these kinds of things is to right-click the game window and look at the context menu that appears. If it says something about Flash, it's a Flash game. If it says nothing out of the ordinary or no context menu appeared, it's probably HTML5. See this image for a summary.
You can also use Inspect Element to look at the embed of the game for the following file extensions:
.swf - Flash
.dcr/.dir/.dxr - Shockwave
.unity3d - Unity Web Player
.jar/.class - Java
.stk - ShiVa3D
.xap - Silverlight
.vmo - 3DVIA
If a game runs only in Internet Explorer, references a .cab file, and is not one of the above types of games, it is probably an ActiveX game.
If a game does not require any plugins or ActiveX controls to run, then it is probably an HTML5 (or HTML/JavaScript) game.
If it's something else it may be under one of our other platforms, but these are the most common types.
Q: Where can I submit my collection of SWFs?
A:This is our public upload location.
It is highly encouraged that you first check the Game Master List and the Animation Master List for any game/animation that are already in Flashpoint and only upload ones that are not.
Q: What is a good tool to decompile/hack SWF files (Flash games)?
A: The recommended program for this purpose is JPEXS Free Flash Decompiler.
Q: How do I clear the Flash projector's cache?
A: The Flash projectors use WinINet to perform network requests. Some other Flashpoint platforms, such as 3D Groove GX, also use WinINet. To clear the cache for these programs, follow these steps:
RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8
Note that for games that use the Basilisk browser, you will need to clear Basilisk's cache instead.
Q: How do I clear the Basilisk browser's cache?
A: Open the Basilisk browser and follow these steps:
Alt
key
Q: I'm curating an HTML5 version of a Flash game that is already in Flashpoint (or the other way around). Should I submit it as alternate of Flashpoint's existing entry?
A: No, you will need to submit a new, separate curation. Currently, alternate versions of a game are required to be of the same Platform (technology) as the main game entry.
Q: My curation works fine in Flashpoint Core, but when I import it into Infinity, it doesn't work anymore! Is there a problem with my curation?
A: Probably not. For Infinity, files need to be placed in the cgi-bin
folder, following the same structure as they would in the htdocs
folder, if they meet one of these criteria:
This restriction exists because it would be unsafe for Infinity to download and execute PHP on demand.
If your curation does not include any PHP scripts and it still isn't working, clear the cache and try launching the game again.
Q: After I type a URL or filename into the cURLsDownloader window, it immediately closes! Am I doing something wrong?
A: This bug is fixed in the latest version of cURLsDownloader. You can find the download link on the Helpful Tools page.
Q: I filled out tags for my curation, but after I exported it, I noticed that the tags are missing! Why did this happen?
A: To add a tag to your curation, first type it into the Tags box, then select it by either clicking it, or pressing the Tab key and hitting Enter when the tag is highlighted. If you type a tag without selecting it, it will not be added to your curation!
Q: How does Flashpoint's ActiveX support work? What happens when an ActiveX control is registered?
A:Flashpoint Secure Player powers our ActiveX support. It provides a lightweight wrapper around Internet Explorer's engine, so it can load ActiveX controls just like Internet Explorer can. It has a significant advantage over Internet Explorer though: it allows us to use Internet Explorer's engine with Flashpoint but not change your Internet Explorer settings. It can load files through Flashpoint's proxy and load Flashpoint's ActiveX controls that do not work with Internet Explorer's default settings. In addition, Flashpoint Secure Player resets all changes that it makes to your system after it closes, meaning that ActiveX controls can be used without being permanently installed. All of the ActiveX controls supported by Flashpoint are included in the FPSoftwareActiveX
folder; no ActiveX controls are downloaded from the internet.
Q: How can I add Flashpoint games to my LaunchBox collection?
A: You can use this tool to import games and playlists from Flashpoint into LaunchBox.