Rule Change Discussion

[AppleQueso]

The genesis thing is mainly for those who have damaged genesis cases/inserts and want to simply replace them with something as close to retail as possible.

Genesis one isn't really as high a priority though, you can re-size genesis UGCs to fit genesis cases, and with the right dimensions they fit perfectly and have little to no visible stretching/etc when printed.

Still though bring on more cd cases!

[Drakul]

I don't know if I'd go so far as to call it a rule proposal, but here's a small idea: can we try and encourage uploading more jewel case manuals and inserts? Like perhaps as an "etiquette" thing regarding psx/dc/etc customs, if you're working with raw scans, try to clean and upload those as well as your custom DVD case version. Jewel Case inserts are something that TCP is really deficient in, and it'd be nice to change that. Same thing with genesis games.

Totally agree with the Jewel Case aspect. If someone is going to clean a raw and make a DVD cover why not post the original JC cover as well?
But that is semi off-topic.

[BadChad]

A template for PS1 and DC Jewel Cases might be some good motivation.

[Doom]

I think Shenske went into the issue a long time ago. A lot of custom DC or PS1 DVD covers were made with some official art and a very low resolution CD cover from the Internet. It's not possible to get the real scan out of that.

These ideas are not and should not be rules - TCP shouldn't restrict any potential talent. The likely outcome is less covers, not more.

[AppleQueso]

I don't think you understood what I was saying...

Often custom DVD covers are made using high resolution raw scans of the original jewel cases uploaded to our servers. I'm asking that we simply remind folks to clean those scans and upload them if they're using them to make customs.

[Doom]

I don't know if I'd go so far as to call it a rule proposal, but here's a small idea: can we try and encourage uploading more jewel case manuals and inserts? Like perhaps as an "etiquette" thing regarding psx/dc/etc customs, if you're working with raw scans, try to clean and upload those as well as your custom DVD case version. Jewel Case inserts are something that TCP is really deficient in, and it'd be nice to change that. Same thing with genesis games.

You're right. It will never be a "rule", but encouraging / reminding is a good thing to do.

[AppleQueso]

Well my post never intended it to be a rule anyhow. Like I said, an "etiquette" thing.

[AppleQueso]

Well it's been far longer than the original proposed two week timeframe...

[Doom]

These rules were unanimous among Gurus, Admins, and Snowcone (though not all responded, of course). Since it is Snowcone's site, I'm glad we have his approval.

1. Covers for devices with a main function of illegal downloading of games are not allowed on the site.
3. Discussion of homebrew games and applications is allowed on the site.
4. Discussion of how to run homebrew games and applications is not allowed on the site.

Number two is still being discussed among the Gurus.

2. Covers for unlicensed console games that were released in any way are allowed on the site. This means Half-Life for Dreamcast covers aren't allowed on The Cover Project (was never released), but Tengen Tetris is allowed (was sold in stores).

This is my version, but I seem to be in the minority. Possible outcomes include

2. Covers for unlicensed console games are allowed on the site. This means both Half-Life for Dreamcast and Tengen Tetris covers are allowed.

[AppleQueso]

What about covers for just plain homebrew games? Beats of Rage, rom hacks like Sonic Megamix and Zelda: Parallel Worlds, etc?

[Jonesat]

I don't think you understood what I was saying...

Often custom DVD covers are made using high resolution raw scans of the original jewel cases uploaded to our servers. I'm asking that we simply remind folks to clean those scans and upload them if they're using them to make customs.

yeah all my ps1 cases i did like that, with all original artwork, high quality, but they r denied cause its not the right template
sad face

i prefer them to the ps1 template thats running here, i find the original art looks better on the back

[AppleQueso]

I don't think you understood what I was saying...

Often custom DVD covers are made using high resolution raw scans of the original jewel cases uploaded to our servers. I'm asking that we simply remind folks to clean those scans and upload them if they're using them to make customs.

yeah all my ps1 cases i did like that, with all original artwork, high quality, but they r denied cause its not the right template
sad face

i prefer them to the ps1 template thats running here, i find the original art looks better on the back

I doubt they were rejected because they weren't "the right template". We have jewel case covers on the site. here and here are two immediate examples (the other "pieces" all have seperate entries on the game's page). Are you sure you didn't do something wrong?

[KaiserWAVE]

I don't think you understood what I was saying...

Often custom DVD covers are made using high resolution raw scans of the original jewel cases uploaded to our servers. I'm asking that we simply remind folks to clean those scans and upload them if they're using them to make customs.

yeah all my ps1 cases i did like that, with all original artwork, high quality, but they r denied cause its not the right template
sad face

i prefer them to the ps1 template thats running here, i find the original art looks better on the back

There's gotta be something else wrong about them. Or maybe they are still in for review and adding. Since you're an active member here in the forums I doubt that any admin would just delete your covers without telling you what was wrong.

[juan0tron]

I had responded to this around the time the thread was started, but my ipod accidentally dumped the post and I couldn't be bothered to retype. I agree with what most have said anyway. I think both unreleased and unlicensed games should definitely be allowed on the site. Homebrew has its place on Box.net, and I think it should stay there to avoid general clutter. (A Box.net sticky would be a good idea though)

I also agree with the general courtesy of uploading raw jewel case covers along with DVD customs. Maybe we could encourage it by putting a tiny reminder on the uploads page.

[AppleQueso]

it's been another two weeks...

ANYTHING regarding this?