Curation Format

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SWFs

All SWFs need to be placed inside a 'content' folder, then arranged in the same way that they would be placed in Flashpoint proper from the htdocs folder. See the example, or watch the video for a more indepth look.

Examples

  • This is assuming you've already tested the game with Flashpoint Zero, and you know how this needs to be set up.

    This is assuming you've already tested the game with Flashpoint Zero, and you know how this needs to be set up.

Logos must be PNG format, and have the entire title of a game, or something that is representative of the game. To be named 'logo.png' in all cases.

Recommended tools include Snipping Tool and Paint, both included in Windows 10 by default. You're free to use other tools, just remember, always use PNG.

Examples

  • Bad example. Crop it down to just the logo.

    Bad example. Crop it down to just the logo.

  • Good example. Logo is sufficiently cropped.

    Good example. Logo is sufficiently cropped.

  • Good example. Can show off a bit of the artists work, but no menu options or other things to get in the way.

    Good example. Can show off a bit of the artists work, but no menu options or other things to get in the way.

  • Good example. If no title is available, a decent shot of the focal point of the game will do instead.

    Good example. If no title is available, a decent shot of the focal point of the game will do instead.

Screenshot

Screenshots must be in PNG format, and have a credible 'action shot' of the game (no menus or obvious tutorials). To be named 'screen.png' or 'ss.png' in all cases.

Recommended tools include Snipping Tool and Paint, both included in Windows 10 by default. You're free to use other tools, just remember, always use PNG.

Examples

  • Bad example. Don't show obvious tutorials.

    Bad example. Don't show obvious tutorials.

  • Bad example. Don't show menus, unless the entire point of the game is menus. Work your way to a battle in an RPG or strategy game.

    Bad example. Don't show menus, unless the entire point of the game is menus. Work your way to a battle in an RPG or strategy game.

  • Good example. Shows some action. Dying is sometimes unavoidable - don't feel bad if the screenshot is otherwise good.

    Good example. Shows some action. Dying is sometimes unavoidable - don't feel bad if the screenshot is otherwise good.

  • Great example. Shows a lot of action and what the game's big draw is.

    Great example. Shows a lot of action and what the game's big draw is.

Metadata

The metadata must be included in a file named 'meta.txt', and contain all of the fields in the following examples.

Example

List of Metadata Required

List N/A if the field is not applicable (unknown developer, no series, no notes, etc.)

  • Title: The name of the game, in full.
  • Series: The series the game is in. FLASH SERIES ONLY - don't put "Danny Phantom" if the game is a Danny Phantom game, only if there is a very specific series for that game in Flash.
  • Developer: The name of the developer, or developers. Seperate multiple developers with the , symbol.
  • Status: One of the following:
    • Playable: Fully playable from beginning to end.
    • Playable (Hacked): You've played with the file to make it load via Flash decompilation.
    • Playable (Web Browser): Only works in a web browser.
    • Playable (Partial): Game cannot be finished due to missing files.
  • Extreme: Whether or not the game should be hidden when asked because of thoroughly extreme content not appropriate for younger people.
  • Genre:
  • Source: The website you retrieved the game from. Both a full URL and simply the name of the website (with the .com/etc at the end) are acceptable.
  • Launch Command: The line "Application Command-Line Parameters" inside Flashpoint.
  • Notes: Anything that will appear between the metadata and before the screenshots in LaunchBox's Details interface.
  • Author Notes: Something you want me to see before I add the game via the autocuration tool.

A Good meta.txt

Title: Alien Hominid
Series: N/A
Developer: The Behemoth
Status: Playable
Extreme: No
Genre: Shooter
Source: Newgrounds.com
Launch Command: http://localflash/alien-hominid.swf
Notes: N/A
Author Notes: Thanks for your work!

Packing it up

All of these files should now be packed into a single .ZIP file and sent to me. You should place the contents inside the zip, inside of a folder with the game name.

Examples

  • Looks good to me.

    Looks good to me.

Download the complete file to see how it looks for yourself.

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