Hi all.

The comments that came back from the recent survey had this to say.

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File Bases / Distribution
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FDN for gaming related files (+1 agree)

File area for BBS themes (menus, ANSI, ascii etc.)

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I'd like to kick off a thread to consolidate what (if any) additional file bases we would like to see in fsxNet, and then work to set things up.

Seems like something for gaming and another for BBS theme related stuff would be / is desired? Perhaps Ham radio related stuff too?

For games related stuff, should we have one base or several, are many needed
or wanted?

Feel free to share any thoughts or suggestions and let's see where we end up.

As always, thanks for your contributions.

Best, Paul

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File area for BBS themes (menus, ANSI, ascii etc.)

That might be nice. I have thought about doing themes but I haven't been able to get started.

For games related stuff, should we have one base or several, are many needed or wanted?

I think different areas for different games would be best. That way operators can pick and choose what they want. It's better for file browsers also if they want files for a certain game they don't have to wade through a bunch of other stuff.

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FDN for gaming related files (+1 agree)

I think I might have been +1, but I'm not so sure now.. if it were fsxnet members own creations then yeah, but if it were just redistributing files
that are easily obtained elsewhere, than I kind of think what's the point.

File area for BBS themes (menus, ANSI, ascii etc.)

This to my mind should be a part of FSX_ARTS, I don't think there needs
to be a distinction between art packs and bbs themes.

Having said that, I would like to see more creations by fsxnet members
that are able to be passed around, but of course, that hinges on are we creating stuff... At present the file areas are pretty limited to BBS
software + images and text files, but there's no place for other
creations people may like to share...

I'd love to see modern 'Demos' people making their own games, either for computers or fantasy computers (like pico-8 etc) or just general stuff
people might like to share.

Of course, if no ones making anything it's kind of pointless.

Andrew

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Hi Al,

File area for BBS themes (menus, ANSI, ascii etc.)

That might be nice. I have thought about doing themes but I haven't
been able to get started.

Yes it may be a bit chicken and egg this one, if there's demand for it I can create it, else the risk is an empty file area.

For games related stuff, should we have one base or several, are
many needed or wanted?

I think different areas for different games would be best. That way operators can pick and choose what they want. It's better for file browsers also if they want files for a certain game they don't have to wade through a bunch of other stuff.

Can you (or others) suggest a structure you thinkthat might work best?

Best, Paul.

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Hi apam,

FDN for gaming related files (+1 agree)

I think I might have been +1, but I'm not so sure now.. if it were
fsxnet members own creations then yeah, but if it were just
redistributing files that are easily obtained elsewhere, than I kind
of think what's the point.

I'm not really across files or what is being done elsewhere to know how much this is needed or even if the base ended up being created, what would be new vs from elsewhere. Hmm. I'd say for a lot of older stuff it may be sorta useful/retro to have those files and mods on tap in the network. I guess it comes down to who wants what and if there's a demand for it. If it's not overly hard to do I can't see much harm in doing it. But it needs people into a specific topic to help drive/populate it.

File area for BBS themes (menus, ANSI, ascii etc.)

This to my mind should be a part of FSX_ARTS, I don't think there
needs to be a distinction between art packs and bbs themes.

Having said that, I would like to see more creations by fsxnet members that are able to be passed around, but of course, that hinges on are
we creating stuff... At present the file areas are pretty limited to
BBS software + images and text files, but there's no place for
other creations people may like to share...

I'd love to see modern 'Demos' people making their own games, either
for computers or fantasy computers (like pico-8 etc) or just general
stuff people might like to share.

Of course, if no ones making anything it's kind of pointless.

OK thanks for the idea :)

Andrew

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Best, Paul.

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Yes it may be a bit chicken and egg this one, if there's demand for it I can create it, else the risk is an empty file area.

I'd be interested in looking at those types of files if they happen although I don't have the artistic flair to create that kind of content myself. I think there are some here about that do.. :)

There is a package for Synchronet that looks like Mystic. I see a lot of potential in themes, wish I had the stuff to do my own.

I think different areas for different games would be best. That way
operators can pick and choose what they want. It's better for file
browsers also if they want files for a certain game they don't have to
wade through a bunch of other stuff.

Can you (or others) suggest a structure you thinkthat might work best?

I have a bunch of stuff that would fit into areas like this.

FSX_DOOM Maps and engines for DOOM and DOOM][
FSX_QUAKE Maps/Mods/Engines for Quake
FSX_QUAKE2 Maps/Mods/Engines for Quake 2
FSX_QUAKE3 Maps/Mods/Engines for Quake 3
FSX_UNREAL Maps for the Unreal series

You can put those files in one area but that can be frustrating for file seekers and they will simply go elsewhere.

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On 06 Jun 2021 at 09:33p, Al pondered and said...

Can you (or others) suggest a structure you thinkthat might work best?

I have a bunch of stuff that would fit into areas like this.

FSX_DOOM Maps and engines for DOOM and DOOM][
FSX_QUAKE Maps/Mods/Engines for Quake
FSX_QUAKE2 Maps/Mods/Engines for Quake 2
FSX_QUAKE3 Maps/Mods/Engines for Quake 3
FSX_UNREAL Maps for the Unreal series

You can put those files in one area but that can be frustrating for file seekers and they will simply go elsewhere.

Agreed, it would be best to split stuff out. Shall we start with these bases and just work from there? If you files you are happy to share with the wider community I can work with you to get hatching access for the new file echos
and we can get started :)

There does not seem to be too much further feedback on all things files so unless anyone else has anything to say further I'll box on get stuff set up.

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A46 2020/08/26 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)

I have a bunch of stuff that would fit into areas like this.

FSX_DOOM Maps and engines for DOOM and DOOM][
FSX_QUAKE Maps/Mods/Engines for Quake
FSX_QUAKE2 Maps/Mods/Engines for Quake 2
FSX_QUAKE3 Maps/Mods/Engines for Quake 3
FSX_UNREAL Maps for the Unreal series

You can put those files in one area but that can be frustrating for file
seekers and they will simply go elsewhere.

Agreed, it would be best to split stuff out.

Yes, over a period of time these areas will fill up, so.. :)

Shall we start with these bases and just work from there?

Yes, if you are happy with how that is progressing.

If you files you are happy to share with the wider community I can work with you to get hatching access for the new file echos and we can get started :)

Just so you know, I will start with freeware/opensource engines and the needed data for those games. Folks will need the original data for those games. It is copywritten so we will not be getting involved in that but free mods and maps that folks have created will be arriving as we move along.

There does not seem to be too much further feedback on all things files so unless anyone else has anything to say further I'll box on get stuff set up.

Yes, I have been looking for feed back from others but haven't seen much,

I know there are a few gamers among us, and a couple game servers I have seen and played on a couple. I won't be running any servers myself but I would play them and I could get needed files about, if/when that happens.

I hope that sort of thing will happen. Just have to get started and see where things go.

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* Origin: The Rusty MailBox - Penticton, BC Canada (21:4/106.2)

On 08 Jun 2021 at 07:00p, Al pondered and said...

Shall we start with these bases and just work from there?

Yes, if you are happy with how that is progressing.

Just so you know, I will start with freeware/opensource engines and the needed data for those games. Folks will need the original data for those games. It is copywritten so we will not be getting involved in that but free mods and maps that folks have created will be arriving as we move along.

There does not seem to be too much further feedback on all things files unless anyone else has anything to say further I'll box on get stuff set

Yes, I have been looking for feed back from others but haven't seen much,

all good, thanks Al. I'll work on setting things up and request the other
HUBs set up as well. Will be in touch when ready.

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