Unaddressed Requests Made to ir0b0t

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The purpose of this section is to track the requests staff has made of ir0b0t regarding improvements / corrections to the system.
The purpose of this section is to track the requests staff has made of ir0b0t regarding improvements / corrections to the system.
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'''*2021-06-14 - Request made to unlock "locked" fields in the database such as barcodes / mastering codes.
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*'''2019-10-15 - Give moderators the ability to add new accounts.'''
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'''**This makes it difficult for moderators to correct or add items, because only an admin or ir0b0t can fix it.
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**As it stands, only admin or above can add new user accounts.  Moderators should have this ability as well.  There is no reason to keep people waiting.
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**Requested again 2021-06-19.
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'''*2021-06-19 - Request made to let moderators add new accounts.
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*'''2021-04-02 - Enable HTTPS on the site.'''
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'''**As it stands, only admin or above can add new user accounts.  Moderators should have this ability as well.
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**Many users have requested HTTPS for security reasons.
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'''*2021-08-27 - Request made to add a "scans" link field to the database.
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*'''2021-06-14 - Unlock "locked" fields in the database such as barcodes / mastering codes.'''
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'''**This way, entries can be linked to scans of discs and/or ringcodes, hosted offsite in a reliable place such as Archive.
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**This makes it difficult for moderators to correct or add items, because only an admin or ir0b0t can fix it.
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'''*2021-09-13 - Request made to allow dumpers to view and edit their disc submissions.
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*'''2021-07-17 - New Languages and Regions.'''
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'''**Multiple dumpers have told me they don't use the form, because they can't see the details or edit for minor corrections after. Adding this feature would help the mods and dumpers both.
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**Several new regions and languages have been requested by users in [http://forum.redump.org/topic/37946/new-region-languages-for-armenia-mexico-iran-vietnam-and-slovenia/ this forum post.]
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'''*2021-09-16 - Request made to add a database field for Alternative Title as well as make it searchable.
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*'''2021-08-27 - Add a "scans" link field to the database.'''
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'''**This would be very helpful, especially for foreign titles and discs which have multiple 'valid' titles that should be searchable.
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**This way, entries can be linked to scans of discs and/or ringcodes, hosted offsite in a reliable place such as Archive.
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'''*2021-09-17 - Request made to add a log attachment option to the new disc form.
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*'''2021-09-13 - Allow dumpers to view and edit their disc submissions.'''
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'''**Currently, dumpers have to upload off-site.  They should be able to upload logs similar to the forum.
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**Multiple dumpers have told me they don't use the form, because they can't see the details or edit for minor corrections after.  Adding this feature would help the mods and dumpers both.
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'''*2021-09-21 - Request made to add a verification form on the site.
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*'''2021-09-16 - Add a database field for Alternative Title as well as make it searchable.'''
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'''**Dumpers could submit verifications through the site, similar to the way they do for new discs.  This would significantly streamline mod processing.
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**This would be very helpful, especially for foreign titles and discs which have multiple 'valid' titles that should be searchable.
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'''*2021-09-24 - Request made to add PS5 and newer Xbox systems, even if hidden.
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*'''2021-09-17 - Add a log attachment option to the new disc form.'''
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'''**These entries are currently just building up in the forums (which, by the way, means the data is public atm).
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**Currently, dumpers have to upload off-site.  They should be able to upload logs similar to the forum.
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'''*2021-10-02 - Request made to change the description "ClrMamePro data" to "DAT" or "Datfile," etc.
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*'''2021-09-21 - Add a verification form on the site.'''
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'''**Some users still get confused about what should go here.  Even if it is obvious to most, not everyone even knows what ClrMamePro is.  We are trying to encourage use of the new disc form.  We should make it as straight-forward and clear as possible.
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**Dumpers could submit verifications through the site, similar to the way they do for new discs.  This would significantly streamline mod processing.
 +
 
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*'''2021-09-24 - Add PS5 and Xbox Series X systems, even if hidden.'''
 +
**These entries are currently just building up in the forums (which, by the way, means the data is public atm).
 +
**XSX has been added.
 +
 
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*'''2021-10-02 - Change the description "ClrMamePro data" to "DAT" or "Datfile," etc.'''
 +
**Some users still get confused about what should go here.  Even if it is obvious to most, not everyone even knows what ClrMamePro is.  We are trying to encourage use of the new disc form.  We should make it as straight-forward and clear as possible.
 +
 
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*'''2021-10-21 - Add DVD-5/DVD-9 support to the Pocket PC system.'''
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**At the request of a dumper who has a [http://forum.redump.org/topic/39916/request-for-new-system-option-pocket-pc-dvd/ pending submission] that cannot be added currently.
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*'''2021-11-01 - Add Konami Python 2 system (DVD-ROM 5, PS2-Based).'''
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**At the request of a dumper who has a [http://forum.redump.org/topic/40857/missing-sectionpython2-dancing-stage-supernova/ pending submission] that cannot be added currently.
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*'''2021-11-30 - SecuROM Parsing Issue.'''
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**See dumper Nicknine for details.
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*'''2022-03-09 - Add PVD field to Sharp X68000 system.'''
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**Being added to comments for now.
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*'''2021-03-15 - Add Protection Field to HDDVD SL & DL.'''
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**Required for AACS.
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*'''2021-03-15 - Unhide HDDVD DL system.'''
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**Still accessible through URL in the meantime.
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*'''2021-03-27 - Add Protection Field to Enhanced CD.'''
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**Cactus Data Shield discs have a data track.
 +
 
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*'''2022-07-22 - Add MP3 CD & DVD System.'''
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**These are being added to IBM PC atm, should be own system.
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*'''2022-08-08 - Add Sega ALLS system (DVD based arcade system).'''
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**At the request of a dumper who has a pending submission that cannot be added currently.
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*'''2022-08-08 - Add Sony Electronic Book system (CD based portable system).'''
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**At the request of a dumper who has a pending submission that cannot be added currently.
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*'''2022-12-15 - Remove "Arcade" from datname for VideoNow systems.'''
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**These aren't arcade, they're kids' handhelds.

Latest revision as of 17:10, 15 December 2022

The purpose of this section is to track the requests staff has made of ir0b0t regarding improvements / corrections to the system.

  • 2019-10-15 - Give moderators the ability to add new accounts.
    • As it stands, only admin or above can add new user accounts. Moderators should have this ability as well. There is no reason to keep people waiting.
    • Requested again 2021-06-19.
  • 2021-04-02 - Enable HTTPS on the site.
    • Many users have requested HTTPS for security reasons.
  • 2021-06-14 - Unlock "locked" fields in the database such as barcodes / mastering codes.
    • This makes it difficult for moderators to correct or add items, because only an admin or ir0b0t can fix it.
  • 2021-07-17 - New Languages and Regions.
    • Several new regions and languages have been requested by users in this forum post.
  • 2021-08-27 - Add a "scans" link field to the database.
    • This way, entries can be linked to scans of discs and/or ringcodes, hosted offsite in a reliable place such as Archive.
  • 2021-09-13 - Allow dumpers to view and edit their disc submissions.
    • Multiple dumpers have told me they don't use the form, because they can't see the details or edit for minor corrections after. Adding this feature would help the mods and dumpers both.
  • 2021-09-16 - Add a database field for Alternative Title as well as make it searchable.
    • This would be very helpful, especially for foreign titles and discs which have multiple 'valid' titles that should be searchable.
  • 2021-09-17 - Add a log attachment option to the new disc form.
    • Currently, dumpers have to upload off-site. They should be able to upload logs similar to the forum.
  • 2021-09-21 - Add a verification form on the site.
    • Dumpers could submit verifications through the site, similar to the way they do for new discs. This would significantly streamline mod processing.
  • 2021-09-24 - Add PS5 and Xbox Series X systems, even if hidden.
    • These entries are currently just building up in the forums (which, by the way, means the data is public atm).
    • XSX has been added.
  • 2021-10-02 - Change the description "ClrMamePro data" to "DAT" or "Datfile," etc.
    • Some users still get confused about what should go here. Even if it is obvious to most, not everyone even knows what ClrMamePro is. We are trying to encourage use of the new disc form. We should make it as straight-forward and clear as possible.
  • 2021-10-21 - Add DVD-5/DVD-9 support to the Pocket PC system.
  • 2021-11-01 - Add Konami Python 2 system (DVD-ROM 5, PS2-Based).
  • 2021-11-30 - SecuROM Parsing Issue.
    • See dumper Nicknine for details.
  • 2022-03-09 - Add PVD field to Sharp X68000 system.
    • Being added to comments for now.
  • 2021-03-15 - Add Protection Field to HDDVD SL & DL.
    • Required for AACS.
  • 2021-03-15 - Unhide HDDVD DL system.
    • Still accessible through URL in the meantime.
  • 2021-03-27 - Add Protection Field to Enhanced CD.
    • Cactus Data Shield discs have a data track.
  • 2022-07-22 - Add MP3 CD & DVD System.
    • These are being added to IBM PC atm, should be own system.
  • 2022-08-08 - Add Sega ALLS system (DVD based arcade system).
    • At the request of a dumper who has a pending submission that cannot be added currently.
  • 2022-08-08 - Add Sony Electronic Book system (CD based portable system).
    • At the request of a dumper who has a pending submission that cannot be added currently.
  • 2022-12-15 - Remove "Arcade" from datname for VideoNow systems.
    • These aren't arcade, they're kids' handhelds.
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