Arcade and bandwidth question

[gregsbaby64]

I was seriously considering installing the VB arcade on my board. BW concerns are the only thing stopping me though. How high does it raise the BW used in a given day, week or month? Have you noticed a difference in the BW at all? Is it java based? I know nothing about the arcade at all, just how to play a few games!

Thanks!

[Paul M]

There is not a great increase in bandwidth. The games are flash based - the swf file is downloaded to the users machine and played locally.

[Oblivion Knight]

There is not a great increase in bandwidth. The games are flash based - the swf file is downloaded to the users machine and played locally.It depends how many games you have installed, and how popular your Arcade is.. I currently have 84, and at least half of my bandwidth use is eaten up by games.

[gregsbaby64]

Thank you both! I guess if I limit the arcade to around 10 games or so and watch it then I will have a better idea. We chat more than play games I think but if the games are there, who knows what will happen. I think I will install the arcade this week. Thanks again! :)

[T3MEDIA]

Its not the bandwith (to me) you should worry about it the php file itself. I see spikes when people use my arcade and I have yet to see anyone say here is a optimised code.

Maybe there is one out there but when I asked no one said anything.

[Oblivion Knight]

I optimised v3arcade slightly for Gamers Euphoria, but it's still by no means ideal.