| NexusWraithPosted at 2021-09-27 18:42:33(164Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| I have been reading through the various guides, but they all seem to omit the specifics of how info files, file lists, torrent descriptions, etc. should be formatted. If there is a standard, I would really appreciate a reference. I have been denied upload status here on TG, but I would like to start off on the right foot in the event that changes. For the torrent I am currently putting together, I have these files: P.S. I can't seem to figure out how to format text as monospace. I have tried "code" and "pre", but neither of them work. [code]This is a test of "code".[/code] [pre]This is a test of "pre".[/pre] P.P.S. I suppose I'll have to remove the "downloaded from torrentgalaxy" file, until I can actually upload things here. Last edited by NexusWraith on 2021-09-27 18:47:44 | |
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Mafketel  Posted at 2021-09-27 19:13:02(164Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| What is the actual torrent? Why a tracker file? Why 3 PDF files? A read me, downloaded from and info file I understand.. But those other (4) are kinda unnecessary.... Don't you think? Unless they are part of the actual file you want to share.. But do correct me if I'm wrong... | |
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| NexusWraithPosted at 2021-09-27 19:23:15(164Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Nexus_The_Infinite_City_(1994).pdf is the core game book. nexus_charsheet.pdf is a form-fillable blank character sheet. Savage_Nexus.pdf is a brief explanation for adapting Nexus to the Savage Worlds game system. Nexus_The_Infinite_City_(1994).info and readme.txt are currently the exact same file. I originally created readme.txt, but the torrent instructions I found in the FAQ said to have an "info" file, so I copied it to Nexus_The_Infinite_City_(1994).info. Nexus_The_Infinite_City_(1994)_thumbnail.jpg is the cover image of the core rulebook PDF. trackers.txt is the list of 15 trackers recommended by the FAQ on this site. I mainly put them in this text file for my own reference. My real question is how Nexus_The_Infinite_City_(1994).info should be formatted. Here is what it says now...
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| MafketelPosted at 2021-09-27 19:43:05(164Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Ok I get it. You can format it as a txt or nfo file. But from what I can see it's basically the same as the description you would use for the torrent page. Only thing is that those kind of files are often not downloaded cos most dl clients have the option to select which files you want to download. You could name it "game description" if you wanted to add it. | |
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| NexusWraithPosted at 2021-09-27 21:23:49(164Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| I guess am not being clear about what I am asking. So I have the *.nfo file. Is there a standard format for that file for the title, author, etc., and for the file list? Or is there no standard, as long as it's all in English and easy to understand? | |
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| Prom3th3uSPosted at 2021-09-27 21:35:33(164Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| To keep it easy and short, let me try to explain.... 1. .Nfo not required where you're uploading books/pdf, .nfo is a part of torrenting but it remains optional, as far I know scene groups and releaser groups supposed to use it where they can add further inputs to promote their groups and names, by adding random charters/letters, it's like encode of .txt, it's true it was also known for Applications install Instructions, but sadly, 45% of users toughly figured it out that .nfo can be opened via notepad which is .txt to read instructions, (though, there might be several reasons behind using .nfo) so, it is optional whether you use .txt or use .nfo if there is anything to add for further but books/pdf doesn't require any instructions besides a proper description on the hook. 2. Thumbnail, there are also optional, where you already added it under description, so, why keeping it under torrent file. 3. Trackers list, why would anyone do that? Well, someone does it if they have a backup tracker (that's another story) 4. Yes, plain text we require, if you're still willing to modify .nfo? Then google search, there are many editors to customize them. So, bottom line is, put main files only, PDF1, PDF2, PDF3, and add .txt if you really wanted to add description among folder. Last edited by Prom3th3uS on 2021-09-27 21:47:23 | |
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| NexusWraithPosted at 2021-09-27 21:53:17(164Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Okay, thanks. That was very helpful. I have downloaded a lot of torrents, but I honestly have never really paid attention to anything other than the files I wanted. | |
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