strategyonly
C2C Supreme Commander
Dont like it now because Caveman2Cosmos is the 2nd MOST downloaded CivFanatic game, and its NOW not listed just by looking at the main download page ????
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File size of the .civ5mod file is only 164kb - it's a simple Lua mod (http://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/bison-cocoa-implementation.23414/). When trying to post the update, I get an error message saying it's not an allowable extension.
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Bluemofia
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One thing that is more "credit due where credit is due" problems that I have with the current database, is that in the previous database, I have uploaded many files on behalf of their original creators. There was a field that allows you to specify who created the file, if it is different from who uploaded it. It was necessary at that time, because there was a lot of files to migrate when the database was introduced, and several people went and uploaded lots of files, ranging from a few dozen to hundred files on behalf of others.
That field hasn't made it through the forum migration, so right now I have "ownership" of almost 300 files, most of which aren't created by me, and I don't remember who created them to properly cite.
That field hasn't made it through the forum migration, so right now I have "ownership" of almost 300 files, most of which aren't created by me, and I don't remember who created them to properly cite.
I know you're busy with the migration @Thunderfall, but can you please let me know if my mod's download page is able to be restored? Devastated to have lost over 6 years worth of updates, ratings and download stats if it's gone.
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We still have the info in old DB. See attached JSON files...
For now you could create a new page for it using the info attached. I could help set the download counts to old one later if you want.
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That would be great, thank you. I'll PM you when I've got a new page up and running.
onmy6
Prince
Kudos for separating unit graphics in the download database into era's, makes things so much simpler search wise 
strategyonly
C2C Supreme Commander
Again, absolutely HATE the download area now, it list Top Resources
, whereas it should be listed by Top Downloads
, isnt this the "download" section, geez, not fair at all now .. .IMPO
, whereas it should be listed by Top Downloads, isnt this the "download" section, geez, not fair at all now .. .IMPO
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What's the difference? Just the label used?Again, absolutely HATE the download area now, it list Top Resources
strategyonly
C2C Supreme Commander
Nope, and alot of difference, Top Resource
is what ur buddies think of the mod itself, that doesnt mean a darn thing IMPO, and Top Download means how many have "Downloaded" the mod, ALOT difference ...which is how it "was" displayed in the "old" vBulletin script.
"There's only two hard problems in software engineering: Naming things, cache invalidation, and off-by-one errors"
Agreed, this is counterproductive. As a content creator I don't want to force people to sign up on CFC to download my stuff. Many people lurk in the forums while playing the mods we make here.
Most of my stuff is hosted externally for size reasons so I don't know if that's really affected, but if this stance isn't reversed I'm just going to link people directly to my Sourceforge or Github downloads.
Good point, I also have a couple of uploads that are mostly fixing/adapting/wrapping around content other people have created. I would like to keep them properly credited as original creators.
AnthonyBoscia
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Congratulations on a successful migration and glad to see the Database move. Thanks for the continued work and updated information. Here's a few observations:
1. Image files attached to downloads now have a number at the end of their address after the file extension. This causes links to those images, for example previews in threads, to no longer function. Also, in the old database the first attached image would by default become the preview image for the download. While there is an option to manually add an image as a preview, this would have to be done individually for existing downloads. Considering the thousands of downloads we have available, this would be tedious work for the creators to correct and would leave many files by users no longer active without preview images .
2. I think Delta Strife brought this up earlier but I'll reiterate. I like the new feature where multiple areas in the database can now be viewed together; for example you can see all Civ 5 downloads sorted by date. On the other hand, you now have to reload the page every time you drill down a level, which gets tiresome quick. It would be nice if these categories could be expanded and collapsed like a navigation pane, if that's a possibility.
3. For what it's worth, I'll echo the sentiment here that it would be great to see downloads available without registration. Guests are here downloading and browsing in large numbers. I first came to the site by random search looking for an official patch. Had a registration been required at the time, I may well have looked for another site that didn't require one. As it was, I ended up finding the database and forums and eventually wanted to participate and ask questions. I've seen many first posts throughout the site from users who were longtime lurkers and guests first before joining. Was this change made for specific reasons?
Thanks.
1. Image files attached to downloads now have a number at the end of their address after the file extension. This causes links to those images, for example previews in threads, to no longer function. Also, in the old database the first attached image would by default become the preview image for the download. While there is an option to manually add an image as a preview, this would have to be done individually for existing downloads. Considering the thousands of downloads we have available, this would be tedious work for the creators to correct and would leave many files by users no longer active without preview images .
2. I think Delta Strife brought this up earlier but I'll reiterate. I like the new feature where multiple areas in the database can now be viewed together; for example you can see all Civ 5 downloads sorted by date. On the other hand, you now have to reload the page every time you drill down a level, which gets tiresome quick. It would be nice if these categories could be expanded and collapsed like a navigation pane, if that's a possibility.
3. For what it's worth, I'll echo the sentiment here that it would be great to see downloads available without registration. Guests are here downloading and browsing in large numbers. I first came to the site by random search looking for an official patch. Had a registration been required at the time, I may well have looked for another site that didn't require one. As it was, I ended up finding the database and forums and eventually wanted to participate and ask questions. I've seen many first posts throughout the site from users who were longtime lurkers and guests first before joining. Was this change made for specific reasons?
Thanks.
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I have updated permissions so it's no longer required to register or log in to download files now.
onmy6
Prince
That is most excellent Thunderfall, super glad to see that back again absolutely essential IMO
Thorvald of Lym
A Little Sketchy
Indeed. Thank you so much! 
That's great, thanks!I have updated permissions so it's no longer required to register or log in to download files now.
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Yeah, it's weird. I have made that forum hidden for now and will delete it later after some time.
I don't think it's link to the new resources manager in anyway.
