robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Hey guys, Matt has been working on getting all the current files from the forum into the game exchange. There are a TON of files and the sooner we can get everything converted over, the sooner we can start to really use the exchange to it's full potential. Here's the step by step instructions on how to do this: 1. First of all, you'll want to start with a track posted to a forum topic. I'll use this one as an example: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=39142 2. Fill in the forum under "Manage Tracks" in this case it should look like this: Title: Arrow Coathanger Coaster Game: No Limits (use pull down menu) Add-on required: (nothing checked) Type: Track Description: So I got frustrated trying to recreate the Demon and it's awkward Arrow transitions so what do I do? I create a coaster based on Arrow's technology: Wire Coathangers! This coaster is meant to be humorous, not for super high ratings. (Oddly enough, my Apple iCoaster got some decent rates at WWS). Go find a coathanger and enjoy your ride! (NOTE! If the member has created a long drawn out description in their original post, please shorten it to just a few sentences at the most) Forum Topic: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=39142 Screenshot URL: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/arrow_coathanger_coaster-071004220605000_copy_133.jpg (NOTE! You may add several screen shots if the original posted uploaded them. You want to go into the original forum post and right click on the images, and either get info or properties and paste the image link into the screenshot URL box. If the image was not uploaded to TPR and is sitting on another server like Photobucket or something, please download the image, and then upload it to the exchange using the "Screenshot/Browse" function) User: Angry_Gumball (Simply copy/paste the username into this box) Order: Leave blank. Click "Create!" You should have something that looks like this: http://themeparkreview.com/game_exchange/track.php?id=772
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 It looks like Matt left off on Page 29. From what I can tell, this is the last file he did: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37751 and the next that needs to be added should be this: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38401 Any of you new guys have time this weekend to give it a shot moving tracks into the exchange? Remember we are working backwards on this. --Robb
A.J. Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 I'll be able to start really chipping on 'em Sunday morning EST.
djbrcace1234 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 I'm starting with the most recent tonight that I have found (B.A.B and Vitol,) and now I shall move to the older files.
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 If everyone can start where mcjaco left off, and please post in here which page you're working on, that would be helpful, so we don't end up doing the same work twice.
djbrcace1234 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Well, I started where Mcjaco left off, and I'm about to go on page 27.
QueerRudie Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Something I noticed while working with this earlier- Be sure to check to see if the track you're looking at hasn't already been added- I found this twice during my trial runs- R.D.
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 ^ That is helpful. I did a quick spot check to see where Matt left off, but it's possible that he might have done more, or the user may have uploaded the track themselves.
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Don't forget to add the descriptions. These two didn't have any: http://themeparkreview.com/game_exchange/track.php?id=938 http://themeparkreview.com/game_exchange/track.php?id=935 Edited February 6, 2011 by djbrcace1234
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 Looks like someone did a great job of moving a bunch of tracks over tonight - which is awesome. At least it shows you can do it, but it looks like there are a lot of duplicates....
djbrcace1234 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 I just moved what I saw. Again. I'll have to check individually at what I duplicated. But I did get through two pages tonight so far.
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 OK, I did some checking. Looks like Matt might have gotten further than page 29. I'm on page 25 of the forum: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3&start=1800 And I can see that this track is in the exchange: T2: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40753 But this one is not: Voyage: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40764 I'm guessing this is where Matt left off. Can anyone check that page 25 and see if you can find any other tracks that come before that Sea Dragon or T2? --Robb
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 Ok, I also checked page 24 and I don't see any of those in the exchange. I apologize to anyone who wasted time uploading tonight. On the plus side, at least you guys got used to the admin panel! I think it would help if before anyone starts working on a page, they post in here something like: "I'm about to work on page 25" So that in case someone else is doing it at the same time, they can respond: "Ok, I'll take page 24" Etc, etc.....
djbrcace1234 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) OK, I did some checking. Looks like Matt might have gotten further than page 29. I'm on page 25 of the forum: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3&start=1800 And I can see that this track is in the exchange: T2: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40753 But this one is not: Voyage: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40764 I'm guessing this is where Matt left off. Can anyone check that page 25 and see if you can find any other tracks that come before that Sea Dragon or T2? --Robb Edit: opps, my bad. I'm still looking for a direct starting point because I'm sure I can get another page or two done before tonight's end. And I'll make sure to do that, Robb. Edited February 6, 2011 by djbrcace1234
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) ^ Not your fault, don't worry. Let's try starting with Page 25 with Dbru's Voyage recreation and work backwards from there.... Actually really happy to see that you got the hang of it so quickly! Edited February 6, 2011 by robbalvey
djbrcace1234 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Okay. Page 25 it is. I'll try and get a page done before I hit the hay, but Sunday I'll be able to really get a lot done.
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 ^ Great! Thank you! Please post in this thread before you start each page so we can keep up to date.
A.J. Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Starting on 24 now. EDIT: Finished with 24, with some exceptions: I need screenshots for: Six Flags World Tour by GriffyTiffy Dendrophobia by coasterguy99 I also need to know if the parks mentioned in this topic are allowed to be hosted on our exchange, because they are linked to another site. It seems like a few files were uploaded from each page of the forum when the exchange was still in beta. Was that the case? Edited February 6, 2011 by A.J.
mcjaco Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 I want to say I got to Page 21. But I can't find that post anywhere. I think it's gone missing with the merges, and moves. Honestly any help you guys can do would be great. After 60 odd pages, I had burnout take serious effect, and we're really close to getting this all finished. I typically add as much info as possible for each so they're as quality as they possibly can be. I actually went through threads and picked the four best pictures of a project, and linked them in.
A.J. Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Fair enough, I'll do a quick scan of 23 and 22 just to make sure we're all squared away. EDIT: They look okay. I'll call dibs on 20, starting it in an hour or two. Edited February 6, 2011 by A.J.
robbalvey Posted February 6, 2011 Author Posted February 6, 2011 I also need to know if the parks mentioned in this topic are allowed to be hosted on our exchange, because they are linked to another site. It seems like a few files were uploaded from each page of the forum when the exchange was still in beta. Was that the case? I'd say let's keep the files in the exchange exclusive to the ones that were upload to TPR. That could be the case, also. When we're all said and done, I'll have the developer write us a tool in the admin panel where we can view duplicate entries sorted by title. That will help us weed out any extras. --Robb
A.J. Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 When we're all said and done, I'll have the developer write us a tool in the admin panel where we can view duplicate entries sorted by title. That will help us weed out any extras. --Robb Great. That saves me some time - I went through each file by title looking for duplicates before I finished page 24.
QueerRudie Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Ok- AJ's doing 20, I'm starting on pg. 19 now- GO CAPS! (Caps vs. Penguins) R.D.
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