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Site Feedback / Getting 404 Not Found for 2 Days

« on: October 28, 2024, 05:10:03 pm »

I've been getting this error "Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later." Every couple of clicks and the only temporary fix is clearing all of my cache in Chrome. This has been happening for the last two days now. If I don't get that error I just get a 404 Not Found. I'm not sure if this is on my end or the server.

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Video Game Database Discussion / Question regarding Everdrive Deluxe Edition vs Standard Entries

« on: July 22, 2024, 10:29:45 am »

StoneAge Gamer has Deluxe Editions of the flashcarts (mostly all of them) that come in BitBox packaging with extras. I have posted this one a long time ago https://vgcollect.com/item/196539 however, I have noticed overtime there are only the Everdrive color variants by themselves so I would assume this entry isn't valid anymore. I have also noticed there are entries in a different category such as this https://vgcollect.com/item/103527 under homebrew which I'm not sure is correct.

Do the Everdrive Deluxe Editions go into their own entry as i.e. "StoneAge Gamer EverDrive-GB X7 - Deluxe Edition" or "StoneAge Gamer EverDrive-GB X5 - Deluxe Edition" and omit the color variant since the packaging does not include this info? However, each model of the flashcart such as the X5 and X7 of the GBA Everdrive cart are also not listed on the packaging so would it just be a more generic "StoneAge Gamer EverDrive-GB - Deluxe Edition"

 I have scanned the covers for various Deluxe Edition packages for various flashcarts. I just don't want to flood the system with incorrect info.

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Video Game Database Discussion / Questions on scanning Xbox One Covers

« on: June 03, 2024, 12:50:59 pm »

I just submitted a few Xbox One front cover scans and they were rejected for not including the top banner. Older Xbox One games have this on the case itself and not the paper insert. Do I scan the front of the case? I know the rules state to take paper inserts out of the cases for the best scan quality. However, one game did get accepted without the top banner (King's Quest Collection)

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Video Game Database Discussion / Questions on scans

« on: May 10, 2024, 09:38:19 pm »

I bought a scanner so I could upload as many images as I can. I trialed a few images as around half of mine keep being rejected even after corrections are made in the comments of the rejection.

1. If there is a low quality image already existing (front image for example) and I upload a scan of that image (which is higher quality) does that count or do you guys just want images that don't exist?

2. I uploaded a front box scan of Dark Seed II https://vgcollect.com/item/264437 for Apple  and the rejection notes said the image already exists. However, that image is a low quality photo with a large glare. Mine was a higher quality scan.

3. If something has a sticker or blemish do you guys not want the scan? I uploaded a scan of the front cover for the Juggernaut Prime guide and it had a small amount of sticker residue in the corner. However, this can is much higher quality than the one currently available one. Do the scans need to be 100% perfect?

4. Do you guys need rear art spines or inlays or is that not currently being uploaded on the site anywhere?

5. Where are the larger scans? When I right click and open the image they are always 200x248. Clicking the images does nothing. I feel like I'm missing something here and it's always been a mystery since I joined years back. If there is a higher quality scan already uploaded I can't tell. I feel like I'll just be submitting everything I can and whatever gets rejected for dupes gets rejected, but I don't want to piss the admins off.

I want to help contribute as much as I can, but I know I need to fine tune things within the guidelines.

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Video Game Database Discussion / Fallout 3 Xbox 360 DLC incorrectly flagged release dates

« on: October 12, 2022, 11:09:10 pm »

I added release dates for the Fallout 3 Xbox 360 DLC and whoever flagged these said the release dates were 2012-2013. That is completely wrong. They were released all throughout 2009. The person added the Xbox.com link in the rejection comments but it says 2012-2013 most likely due to a relisting of some sort when backwards compatibility was added for Xbox One.