Metadata Edits

Shows how to find the ID of a game in Flashpoint Launcher.

This page describes how to submit metadata changes to games or animations that are already in Flashpoint. BlueMaxima will use this tool to make these changes. If you would like to test whether your text file works, follow the instructions on that page to install and use the tool.

First, use your copy of Flashpoint to find the ID of the game/animation that you wish to change.

1. Click the entry to select it.
2. On the right sidebar, click the pencil button. If this button is not available, click the Config tab of the launcher and check the Enable Editing box.
3. Copy the ID shown. An example is shown on the right.

Next, create a text file using this ID. The text file should specify the new value for each field you would like to update. The example below will change the Developer and Publisher of the entry for Elephant Quest.

GAME 1e2f9810-f19f-4caa-bedb-1124ab04a630
Developer: Armor Games, jmtb02, Jimp
Publisher: Armor Games

You can also specify more than one game in this text file. This enables batch-editing. The example below will update the entries for Elephant Quest, Sushi Cat, and Sushi Cat 4: The Honeymoon.

GAME 1e2f9810-f19f-4caa-bedb-1124ab04a630
Developer: Armor Games, jmtb02, Jimp
Publisher: Armor Games
GAME 59041e00-c77d-4cc1-a00e-5a1161d84cea
Developer: Armor Games, JoeyBetz, Jimp
Series: Sushi Cat
GAME 35b1a44e-6356-00ef-6e51-d38dbb77dc6b
Developer: Armor Games, JoeyBetz, Jimp
Series: Sushi Cat

If your metadata edit requires content files to be added to Flashpoint, upload or link to a ZIP file containing the game/animation files, in the same format as the content folder of a standard curation.

If your metadata edit requires content files already in Flashpoint to be moved or deleted, include those instructions in your Discord message.

If your metadata edit is short, you may paste it directly into a Discord message if you wish, rather than uploading a text file.

Submitting Alternates

In addition to metadata changes for existing entries, it is possible to submit alternate versions of games/animations that are already in Flashpoint. Alternates are listed on the right sidebar of Flashpoint Launcher when an entry is selected. Although the format of an alternate submission is similar to that of a metadata edit, BlueMaxima adds alternates manually. So, be sure to indicate the title of the game/animation in your submission to make the process easier.

To submit an alternate, upload or link to a ZIP file containing the game/animation files, in the same format as the content folder of a standard curation. If you would like to submit Extras, just include an Extras folder in your ZIP file. If any other files are required (such as a Shockwave Xtra), include those as well. In your message, include the name of the entry to be modified. If applicable, include additional instructions for BlueMaxima, such as whether existing files in Flashpoint should be moved or copied. Although the format isn't strict, here is an example of what your message should look like:

Add old version of WONKAir Hockey with better-quality sound
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/432709773213827083/570272874317873167/lbgdev.biz.zip
GAME 72da4e3d-689e-493f-855c-995d943d210e
Additional Applications:
    Message: If I wanted to make a message pop up before the game runs, I could add it this way.
    Old Version:
        Heading: Play old version with better-quality sound
        Application Path: FPSoftware\Shockwave\PJ101\SPR.exe
        Launch Command: http://wonka.com/WONKAir_Hockey.dcr