New version DOS Games Archive launched

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New version DOS Games Archive launched

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Yesterday we launched the new version of DOS Games Archive. It was really a lot of work (more than I imagined), but I think it was worth it. Especially converting all game information from the previous database to to new one was a daunting task. Of course creating the PHP code and the new lay-out took time too.

If you like you can take a look at www.dosgamesarchive.com. I am looking forward hearing from you what you think of it :)
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looks really good!
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Looks good man, congrats on the new design/features!

Someday I'd like to redo dosgames.com as well ... although I've received emails saying how people are soooo glad the design hasn't changed in the last [whatever] years and hope that it never does :laugh:
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Slick design, Jorrit. :thumbsup:




emmzee wrote:although I've received emails saying how people are soooo glad the design hasn't changed in the last [whatever] years and hope that it never does :laugh:

If only they knew... if only they knew... :rolleyes:
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Jorrit wrote:Yesterday we launched the new version of DOS Games Archive. It was really a lot of work (more than I imagined), but I think it was worth it. Especially converting all game information from the previous database to to new one was a daunting task. Of course creating the PHP code and the new lay-out took time too.

If you like you can take a look at www.dosgamesarchive.com. I am looking forward hearing from you what you think of it :)
Great new design Jorrit! I miss the old site, but this one gives a more fresh and clean look with Hopefully much MOAR games in the future :D
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Also I hope the ability to leave comments for each game returns. I loved that feature in the older version of the website.
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Looks really good and complete.

Congrats.
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Looks brilliant, Jorrit! I love how the banner is individualized for each game... looks like you really put a lot of work into this.
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Hey I just realized. Each and every individual game has it's own demo video for it's game play! That is sensational stuff!! I've never seen anything like it :wow:
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First of all, thank you for all the kind comments! Nice to hear after the hard work :)
with Hopefully much MOAR games in the future
First I will finish the administration panel. All the screens are available, I only have to make them work the way they are supposed to (mostly database work). Some parts are already functional, for example the pages that display statistics about the 404 error messages, the number of downloads, searches and ratings. I will work on the admin during the coming weeks and then I can finally add more games to the archive. It will take only a few minutes for each game then. I already have a list of games that will be added when possible (mostly based on suggestions from visitors from the past).
Also I hope the ability to leave comments for each game returns. I loved that feature in the older version of the website.
To be honest, this feature will not return. It's just too much work to administrate all comments. Also, by far the most comments I received in the past were not good enough to be published. I think it's better to spend time on adding new games instead of reading and deleting comments. I also have the impression that most visitors don't read them, especially when there are a lot of comments for the same game (maybe only the very first in the list).

In case you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know.
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In case you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know.
Get Santhosh to approve the comments.

Seriously, just get a few moderators and you'll be good... you could probably even borrow some of the moderators from the forums here. (it's not like they're up to any good)
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Dogbreath wrote:
In case you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know.
Get Santhosh to approve the comments.

Seriously, just get a few moderators and you'll be good... you could probably even borrow some of the moderators from the forums here. (it's not like they're up to any good)

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Purrrty. I like it.
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"Game Tip: Cannon Fodder" is actually an advertisement/"game of the moment" type thing. I don't think the title "game tip" suits it's purpose.

Also, can you make it more noticable when rating a game, where the games current rating is located?
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Just wanted to let you know that I added the 250th game to DOS Games Archive today. Quite a landmark I think ;)

Here are the last added two game:
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall

Both are full version games!
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Sly new layout Jorrit :thumbsup:
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Post by Super Smash Bros. Fan »

Very nice here. But I do have a questoin. Are downloading DOS games for free legal?
An Nintendo gamer that just is getting into DOS games. Nice to see you guys!

Currently playing: Prince of Persia [MS-DOS] and Jetpack [MS-DOS]
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Yes, ones that are marked as freeware / shareware / liberated are all legit.
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Wally wrote:Yes, ones that are marked as freeware / shareware / liberated are all legit.
Thanks there. I'll defindently going to playing MS DOS games now.
An Nintendo gamer that just is getting into DOS games. Nice to see you guys!

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