I would imagine a serious collector would want a strong export/report function. The game script for AMC features an extremely feature-rich report designer. Just to let you know. Don't fall for Game Collector, just don't!
I would imagine a serious collector would want a strong export/report function. The game script for AMC features an extremely feature-rich report designer. Just to let you know. Don't fall for Game Collector, just don't!
$40?!
Free, sure, I'll go check it out, been wanting a decent prog like this, but to pay $40? Fark that.
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Considering people don't like paying 40 bucks for Collector, it might be worth noting AMC is actually FREE. Has a huge community, lots of scripts, mods and templates.
A must have for all collectors
Is AMC PC-only, or does it work on the Mac too?
PC only. Sorry
For anyone wanting to learn more, here are some essential links.
Ant Movie Catalog - The main homepage of the movie cataloging software.
Screenshots - Some great looking screenshots of the program.
Game mod for AMC forum thread
But, if you're just waiting to get started with it, the essential download link to the mod. No previous installation required.
Download
I will check out AMC etc. Personally, I didn't agree with the payment of $40 but in fairness to the developers I have had in excess of five free upgrades (not patches) adding things like thumbnail views, DS logos (on its release) and a collection status (which is really useful - you add as many games as you can find and then apply a status of in collection, not in collection, wanted or for sale). It is amazing how useful that is.
On top of that, the game loan feature (although it sounds to sad to talk about) actually allows people to lend titles from me without me having to experience that shudder you get from knowing the game is never coming back and that most people view the level of attachment you exhibit as odd.
In answer to a couple of points:
- the lack of titles being in the system is irrevevant as titles are manually added. Logos are sometimes missing but they do get added.
- the robbing of data from websites doesn't really affect me as I hate the clutter that seems to come with importing game data fromt he internet. I prefer clean entries (take up no space).
- speed I don't think is a problem (i have 4500 titles logged with around 1000 gifs and jpgs and the whole thing is fairly instant).
I think these things are always going to be down to personal choice as some collector's (me included) appreciate seeing an item on my list as much as on my shelf....
mark
Really? It certainly affects me. It's so nice that I can work all day compiling data so other people can take it for free. That's not even the part that really pisses me off though. Gosh Golly, I just love how they steal my descriptions and reviews (and my colleagues) and don't bother giving credit to the individual authors.Originally Posted by mark1bdi
They are real princes over there.
-Cav
I'm liking Gamecollector myself but will have to check AMC out shortly!
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Hmmm and I thought that All Game Guide was a site that anyone could use for *free* gosh I didn't realize that I was supposed to pay.Originally Posted by Cav
They have what are called advertisers like Game Stop who pay them. When we go to the site (even through Game Collector) they get what are called hits (those are good advertisers like those).
I had never heard of All Game Guide before I got game collector. And I have clicked on the "Purchase Game Link" several times.
If All Game Guide wants them to stop I'm sure they will stop as they did with Moby Games.
Exactly. And as for Moby Games they have sooooo many holes in their listings it's ridiculous.Originally Posted by mark1bdi
Try out DVD Profiler. I've been using it for years and love it.Originally Posted by slip81
http://www.intervocative.com
I downloaded this and am trying it out. It seems pretty cool. The only problem I'm having is when I search for info on a game it says searching Moby Games and then always comes back blank. I was even using a pretty straight foward game "Combat".Originally Posted by THATinkjar
Anyway I'm going to mess with this a bit more as it seems interesting.
I had a quick look at DVD Profiler. But I wasn't happy with it. It was way too tailored and fixed to movies. It has to be something somewhat intended for gaming.
FooFighter: I didn't use any of the scripts to contact websites to retreive information. I did it all manually. What I would say is had to the Scripts forum, people are writing retrival scripts for all sorts of game websites and whatnot. And you can always ask for some help.
All the best.
Answering two posts at once here.
"Are you from Allgameguide or MobyGames?"
Im from All Game Guide.
"Exactly."
Not sure what that means, but that's no secret.
"Hmmm and I thought that All Game Guide was a site that anyone could use for *free* gosh I didn't realize that I was supposed to pay."
You can. Enjoy. But I guess it's too much trouble to get that last little piece of data that tells you who bothered to write the description. Compiled the data, etc... Also, just curious...because you say that it's "a site that anyone could use for *free*.." do you think that the data can be used for just anything? Where is the line drawn?
"They (All Game) have what are called advertisers like Game Stop who pay them."
Bzzzzzzt! Wrong.
"I had never heard of All Game Guide before I got game collector. And I have clicked on the "Purchase Game Link" several times."
Thanks. We appreciate it. Doesn't take away from the fact that writers want credit for their work. But since we're some faceless corporation I guess we're fair game. The reality is that we are a really small company comprised of people who really love what they do and don't get paid very well for it.
Plus, I guess if it's on the Internet then it can be used for anything. It's just a matter of time until collectorz.com figure out how to strip Digital Press of their Collector's Guide data, easter eggs, online rarity guide, reviews, etc.. And they should have every right, shouldn't they? Y'know...since it's freely available. Why stop there? Earl Green's site can be mined. If I recall correctly, people were taking scans Earl had put up on his and using them to sell shirts, etc.. on eBay. They should be able to do that, right? Since his site is one that anyone can use for *free*.
Just by some slim chance, I don't suppose collectorz.com could provide a product pre-loaded with box scans, original descriptions, and UPCs, number of players, screenshots, genres, etc.. that they've researched themselves, could they? Naw.
And to be honest, I have no idea what All Game Guide is going to do about it. Probably nothing. That's for the higher-ups to deal with. But for the little guy who has to sit in this building day after day, year after year collecting that data and writing the descriptions, I guess a quick line of credit is asking too much.
Ok, downloaded from the download link, is that the program you install or you gotta get something else??
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The file you downloaded should extract into a folder. Nothing to install, no mess left behind. Easy as pie to backup
Inside the folder you extract two should be two executable files. One is the report designer for highly customizable reports (exporting and printing) and the other is the main program itself. Goodluck!
I guess that script error that comes up first time you load is a one time thing? I gotta play around with this later, looks a bit complicated then again I'm in a bit of a hurry right now. lol
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If I remember correctly, its an error from trying to find a file that doesn't exist - at least not in the location it is looking for. Once you make a new catalog, and save it, it will open that by default on load. So that error will disappear
Just so you know, I also have no idea why he said exactlyOriginally Posted by Cav
It's a shame that they would do something like that, and now I can see why Mobygames got away from them. Do you think someone could create an agreement with them? Maybe something like a link on collectorz.com's website... but I will admit if I was in your shoes and I wasn't getting any credit at all, i'd be pissed too.
I love the site, keep up the good work.
The whole thing about stealing the info from sites like AGG and MobyGames bugs me too. Although it's an interesting product, that fact alone is a complete turn-off.