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Testunstop: fix shit

2026-07-19T15:54:54Z

fix shit

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	Flashpoint is not just a collection of files; it is a museum of playable web games. As in any other museum, each item needs to be curated before it can be put on display. Curating for Flashpoint is more than downloading an SWF, dropping it off in the submission site and expecting it to appear in the next update. Instead, you'll need to put together an archive file (ZIP, 7Z, etc) called a ''curation''.		Flashpoint is not just a collection of files; it is a museum of playable web games. As in any other museum, each item needs to be curated before it can be put on display. Curating for Flashpoint is more than downloading an SWF, dropping it off in the submission site and expecting it to appear in the next update. Instead, you'll need to put together an archive file (ZIP, 7Z, etc) called a ''curation''.

	To make a curation from scratch, first create a new folder with any name (preferably the name of the game you'd like to save, but it doesn't matter). Inside of that folder, you'll add a ''screenshot'' and ''logo'', a ''meta file'' containing metadata about the game, and a ''content'' folder containing all of the files needed to run the game; '''all of these are required.''' The following sections will explain each of them in detail. You can download an [~~http~~://~~bluemaxima~~.~~org/flashpoint~~/~~datahub~~/AlienHominid.zip example curation ZIP file] to see what a completed curation folder looks like.		To make a curation from scratch, first create a new folder with any name (preferably the name of the game you'd like to save, but it doesn't matter). Inside of that folder, you'll add a ''screenshot'' and ''logo'', a ''meta file'' containing metadata about the game, and a ''content'' folder containing all of the files needed to run the game; '''all of these are required.''' The following sections will explain each of them in detail. You can download an [https://download.unstable.life/static/AlienHominid.zip example curation ZIP file] to see what a completed curation folder looks like.

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2024-03-22T22:24:10Z

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+{{:Curation Format/Screenshot}}
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 ===List of Metadata Fields===
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 ===Example of Good Metadata===

Revac: /* Metadata */

2024-03-22T22:20:02Z

Metadata

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	==Metadata==		==Metadata==

	The metadata for a is stored in a file named '''meta.yaml''' or '''meta.yml''' in your curation folder. '''Only edit metadata with the Curate menu, never directly edit the metadata file.'''		The metadata for a curation is stored in a file named '''meta.yaml''' or '''meta.yml''' in your curation folder. '''Only edit metadata with the Curate menu, never directly edit the metadata file.'''

	The table below shows all of the fields that you can type into Infinity. All fields should be included if they are applicable. Pay special attention to fields marked with <span style="color:#ff0000">*</span> - they are required fields. If a field is not applicable and not required for your curation, either omit it or leave it blank.		The table below shows all of the fields that you can type into Infinity. All fields should be included if they are applicable. Pay special attention to fields marked with <span style="color:#ff0000">*</span> - they are required fields. If a field is not applicable and not required for your curation, either omit it or leave it blank.

Revac: /* Screenshot */

2024-03-22T22:19:52Z

Screenshot

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	==Screenshot==		==Screenshot==

	Screenshots must be in PNG format. A good screenshot is a credible 'action shot' of the game (no menus or obvious tutorials). It ~~must~~ be ~~named~~ <code>ss.png</code> ~~in your curation folder~~. You can add a screenshot to a curation in the Curate tab by dragging it on to the right panel above ''Drop an image here to add it'', or clicking ''Add Screenshot''.		Screenshots must be in PNG format. A good screenshot is a credible 'action shot' of the game (no menus or obvious tutorials). It can be found in the curation folder as <code>ss.png</code>. You can add a screenshot to a curation in the Curate tab by dragging it on to the right panel above ''Drop an image here to add it'', or clicking ''Add Screenshot''.

	Recommended tools for grabbing screenshots include Snip & Sketch and Paint, both included in Windows 10/11 by default. You're free to use other tools, but remember, always save screenshots in PNG format.		Recommended tools for grabbing screenshots include Snip & Sketch and Paint, both included in Windows 10/11 by default. You're free to use other tools, but remember, always save screenshots in PNG format.

Revac: /* List of Metadata Fields */ source revamp

2024-01-20T19:57:49Z

List of Metadata Fields: source revamp

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	\| '''Source'''<span style="color:#ff0000">*</span>		\| '''Source'''<span style="color:#ff0000">*</span>
	\| The full URL of the webpage where you found the ~~game~~. If you found the ~~game~~ on the [[Wayback Machine]], give the full capture URL. If the ~~game~~ is executable/downloadable, use the webpage where the ~~game~~ can be downloaded. Otherwise, provide the name/title of the offline source. ~~Be sure to~~ also ~~add~~ any applicable [[Tags#Source\|Source Tags]] ~~to your curation~~.		\| The full URL of the webpage where you found the work. If one is not available, such as if you got it from Wayback CDX, the .swf url is acceptable as a source also. If you found the work on the Wayback Machine, give the full capture URL.
			If the work is executable/downloadable, use the webpage where the work can be downloaded. Otherwise, provide the name/title of the offline source, along with the medium of the source. Ex: <code>Dora the Explorer Click & Create! CD-ROM</code>. Tags exist for both of these sources also, so use any applicable [[Tags#Source\|Source Tags]].

			If the work is taken from a personal collection or extracted from a browser's cache, use <code>Personal Archive</code> or <code>Personal Archive: (Name/Username)</code>.
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	\| '''Platforms'''<span style="color:#ff0000">*</span>		\| '''Platforms'''<span style="color:#ff0000">*</span>

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2024-01-20T19:18:31Z

Metadata: reworked/removed good/empty meta files

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	~~'''Note: The following are old examples, back when the metadata file was still edited directly. However, the Good Meta File below is still an example of quality metadata.'''~~		===Example of Good Metadata===

	===A Good ~~Meta File~~===

	<nowiki>		<nowiki>
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	Series: ""		Series: ""
	Developer: The Behemoth		Developer: The Behemoth
	Publisher: Newgrounds~~.com~~		Publisher: Newgrounds
	Play Mode: Single Player		Play Mode: Single Player
	Release Date: 2002-08-07		Release Date: 2002-08-07
	Version: ""		Version: ""
	Languages: en		Languages: en
	Tags: Beat 'Em Up; Run 'n' Gun; Alien		Tags: Action; Beat 'Em Up; Run 'n' Gun; Alien; Cartoon
	Source: https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/59593		Source: https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/59593
	Platform: Flash		Platform: Flash
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	Application Path: FPSoftware\Flash\flashplayer_32_sa.exe		Application Path: FPSoftware\Flash\flashplayer_32_sa.exe
	Launch Command: http://uploads.ungrounded.net/59000/59593_alien_booya202c.swf		Launch Command: http://uploads.ungrounded.net/59000/59593_alien_booya202c.swf
	Notes: \|		Notes:
	This is our old sample curation in Flashpoint Core.		This is our old sample curation from Flashpoint Core.
	Multiple lines in notes and descriptions are cool.		Multiple lines in notes and descriptions are cool.
	Curation Notes: Thanks for your work!</nowiki>		Curation Notes: Thanks for your work!</nowiki>

	~~===Blank Meta File===~~

	~~<nowiki>~~
	~~Title: ""~~
	~~Alternate Titles: ""~~
	~~Series: ""~~
	~~Developer: ""~~
	~~Publisher: ""~~
	~~Play Mode: ""~~
	~~Release Date: ""~~
	~~Version: ""~~
	~~Languages: ""~~
	~~Tags: ""~~
	~~Tag Categories: ""~~
	~~Source: ""~~
	~~Platform: ""~~
	~~Status: ""~~
	~~Application Path: ""~~
	~~Launch Command: ""~~
	~~Game Notes: ""~~
	~~Original Description: ""~~
	~~Additional Applications: {} </nowiki>~~

	==Testing==		==Testing==

Revac: /* List of Metadata Fields */

2024-01-20T19:02:16Z

List of Metadata Fields

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	\| '''Series'''		\| '''Series'''
	\| The name of the specific-to-webgames series. This is for games that have prequels and sequels, such as Run, Run 2, and Run 3. Make sure you're not confusing a game's series with its ''franchises'' (e.g., The Fairly OddParents or ~~Pokemon~~), which go into the [[Tags#Franchises\|Tags]] field.		\| The name of the specific-to-webgames series. This is for games that have prequels and sequels, such as Run, Run 2, and Run 3. Make sure you're not confusing a game's series with its ''franchises'' (e.g., The Fairly OddParents or Pokémon), which go into the [[Tags#Franchises\|Tags]] field.
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	\| '''Developer'''		\| '''Developer'''

Nosamu: Updated for multiple Platforms

2023-12-31T23:58:04Z

Updated for multiple Platforms

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	\| '''Source'''<span style="color:#ff0000">*</span>		\| '''Source'''<span style="color:#ff0000">*</span>
	\| The full URL of the webpage where you found the game. If you found the game on the [[Wayback Machine]], give the full capture URL. If ~~you found~~ the game ~~somewhere other than a~~ webpage, ~~use whatever format you find appropriate to indicate~~ the source.		\| The full URL of the webpage where you found the game. If you found the game on the [[Wayback Machine]], give the full capture URL. If the game is executable/downloadable, use the webpage where the game can be downloaded. Otherwise, provide the name/title of the offline source. Be sure to also add any applicable [[Tags#Source\|Source Tags]] to your curation.
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	\| '''~~Platform~~'''<span style="color:#ff0000">*</span>		\| '''Platforms'''<span style="color:#ff0000">*</span>
	\| The ''web game ~~technology~~'' that the game uses. See [[Platforms]] for a list of supported platforms and links to platform-specific curation tutorials. Note that a game is only considered to be HTML5 if it does not require any browser plugin.		\| The ''web game technologies'' that the game uses. See [[Platforms]] for a list of supported platforms and links to platform-specific curation tutorials. One Platform must be marked as Primary; this is the technology used for the majority of the game's important content. Note that a game is only considered to be HTML5 if it does not require any browser plugin.
	If your curation omits this field, the Platform is assumed to be Flash. '''This field is required for all non-Flash curations.'''		If your curation omits this field, the Platform is assumed to be Flash. '''This field is required for all non-Flash curations.'''
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Prostagma: changing zip link

2023-12-18T17:56:27Z

changing zip link

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	'''All games should be tested in Flashpoint Infinity.'''		'''All games should be tested in Flashpoint Infinity.'''

	[~~http~~://~~bluemaxima~~.~~org/flashpoint~~/~~datahub~~/AlienHominid.zip Here is the full example ZIP file.]		[https://download.unstable.life/static/AlienHominid.zip Here is the full example ZIP file.]
	(This was also linked earlier, in the Overview section).		(This was also linked earlier, in the Overview section).