HOL database is opened ! - Page 2

CodyJarrett · 15 December 2002, 11:25

mtb:
it's my fault. I started using gifs years ago to grab the screens and it's too late now to change it all.

Also, the goal of the screenshots is not to replicate and store the original graphics, but only to give an idea of what the game is like. So, for us, it's not necessary to have all the colours exactly right.

Konrad:
The full details weren't entered for Great Giana Sisters, so your search didn't come up. I've fixed it now... The database is still being worked on, BTW

mtb · 15 December 2002, 11:44

@codyj

For the new ones you should use png.

A fast way to convert them all could be using the netpbm package making a script - but if they are linked it would be a great and unuseful work.

Konrad · 15 December 2002, 12:30

@Cody
No problem. Was just not sure if it was a bug or not

CodyJarrett · 15 December 2002, 12:33

mtb - we decided to stick with gif some time ago!

Interceptor · 15 December 2002, 14:04

can we download the speedball2 romz there?

Steve · 15 December 2002, 14:27

There's even screenshots of Mr Blobby.

Now I know it's good.

15 December 2002, 14:37

Wow. I've checked it out and HOL is great

, very promising although there are still lots of gaps in youre info. Has anybody created a list of what you guys still need? I wanna help if I can with box/manual scans but I don't know what your missing or what you just haven't had time to process yet. If I get a PC linkup kit I'd be willing to play through a game and take screenshots for you, like one of each land type for Cannon Fodder. If youve already got a list of stuff you need please direct me to it!

15 December 2002, 15:44

Hey RCK thanks for not shutting hol down! my PSU blew up yesterday, trying to format those seagate drives with amithlon

I missed the irc meeting and I would miss the hol preview if you had shut it down :eek

15 December 2002, 15:48

OMG that database is AWESOME!!!!! :hoo

Twistin'Ghost · 15 December 2002, 16:44

@NytroX86
From the HOL page, just choose Boxscan=No, then Generate Game Listing; that will give you 30+ pages of mixxing box art!

kriz · 15 December 2002, 18:47

Nice job! This databse looks really good ...

Mr Softy · 15 December 2002, 20:12

I just fucking love it. You actually have fullfilled an old dream of mine.

Nice. :hoo

Tim Janssen · 15 December 2002, 20:52

(...)
To say I am impressed is not the right word. I am flabbergasted is more suited. Congratulations for creating the ultimate Amiga database.

Just curious: how large is the database (in Kb, number of pics, et cetera)?
Oh, I have some extra little insight information about some development teams mentioned in HOL. Who can I contact?

Anyway, very, very impressive site.

Twistin'Ghost · 15 December 2002, 21:06

Quote:

Originally posted by Tim Janssen
Oh, I have some extra little insight information about some development teams mentioned in HOL. Who can I contact?

Any info someone wishes to contribute can be PM'd to any of the HOL team (all listed on the HOL page). In this case, however, I'd send that info to Cody, since publishers/dev teams is one of his pet projects at this time.

Djay · 15 December 2002, 22:17

Welldone... as the IRC was over populated... i just went through HOL and it's GREAT!!!!!

I've got a few boxes i can scan for you.... i'll up a list l8r!!!!

anyway... good work d00ds...

i know this would be a right git to do... but as the box scans are pretty big... why not have thumbnail links to them (i imagine that my non-DSL friends would enjoy this

)

RCK · 16 December 2002, 00:10

Quote:

Originally posted by Tim Janssen
Just curious: how large is the database (in Kb, number of pics, et cetera)?

ATM, total datas are not very big (500MB<>1GB)
and you can have the real time number of screenshots(8069) / boxscan(1663) from the main HOL page !

KombatSanta · 16 December 2002, 17:33

*sigh* it's so nice I get tears in my eyes

16 December 2002, 19:46

Are there plans to release a downloadable/installable/standalone database?

RCK · 16 December 2002, 23:42

Quote:

Originally posted by Burseg
Are there plans to release a downloadable/installable/standalone database?

No, online database is the way of the future

Incomparabile · 17 December 2002, 10:13

Simply awesome.

15 December 2002, 14:27	#26
Steve I Identify as an Ewok Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Lincolnshire Age: 45 Posts: 2,356	Amazing There's even screenshots of Mr Blobby. Now I know it's good.

15 December 2002, 20:52	#33
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	Impressive! (...) To say I am impressed is not the right word. I am flabbergasted is more suited. Congratulations for creating the ultimate Amiga database. Just curious: how large is the database (in Kb, number of pics, et cetera)? Oh, I have some extra little insight information about some development teams mentioned in HOL. Who can I contact? Anyway, very, very impressive site.

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15 December 2002, 11:25	#21
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	mtb: it's my fault. I started using gifs years ago to grab the screens and it's too late now to change it all. Also, the goal of the screenshots is not to replicate and store the original graphics, but only to give an idea of what the game is like. So, for us, it's not necessary to have all the colours exactly right. Konrad: The full details weren't entered for Great Giana Sisters, so your search didn't come up. I've fixed it now... The database is still being worked on, BTW

15 December 2002, 11:44	#22
mtb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Italy Age: 40 Posts: 466	@codyj For the new ones you should use png. A fast way to convert them all could be using the netpbm package making a script - but if they are linked it would be a great and unuseful work.

15 December 2002, 12:30	#23
Konrad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Germany Age: 43 Posts: 742	@Cody No problem. Was just not sure if it was a bug or not

15 December 2002, 12:33	#24
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	mtb - we decided to stick with gif some time ago!

15 December 2002, 14:04	#25
Interceptor Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 414	can we download the speedball2 romz there?

15 December 2002, 14:37	#27
NytroX86 Posts: n/a	Wow. I've checked it out and HOL is great , very promising although there are still lots of gaps in youre info. Has anybody created a list of what you guys still need? I wanna help if I can with box/manual scans but I don't know what your missing or what you just haven't had time to process yet. If I get a PC linkup kit I'd be willing to play through a game and take screenshots for you, like one of each land type for Cannon Fodder. If youve already got a list of stuff you need please direct me to it!

15 December 2002, 15:44	#28
oldpx Posts: n/a	Hey RCK thanks for not shutting hol down! my PSU blew up yesterday, trying to format those seagate drives with amithlon I missed the irc meeting and I would miss the hol preview if you had shut it down :eek

15 December 2002, 15:48	#29
oldpx Posts: n/a	OMG that database is AWESOME!!!!! :hoo

15 December 2002, 16:44	#30
Twistin'Ghost Give up the ghost Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: U$A Age: 33 Posts: 4,662	@NytroX86 From the HOL page, just choose Boxscan=No, then Generate Game Listing; that will give you 30+ pages of mixxing box art!

15 December 2002, 18:47	#31
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 41 Posts: 3,185	Nice job! This databse looks really good ...

15 December 2002, 20:12	#32
Mr Softy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sweedzerland Age: 44 Posts: 329	I just fucking love it. You actually have fullfilled an old dream of mine. Nice. :hoo

15 December 2002, 22:17	#35
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	Welldone... as the IRC was over populated... i just went through HOL and it's GREAT!!!!! I've got a few boxes i can scan for you.... i'll up a list l8r!!!! anyway... good work d00ds... i know this would be a right git to do... but as the box scans are pretty big... why not have thumbnail links to them (i imagine that my non-DSL friends would enjoy this )

16 December 2002, 17:33	#37
KombatSanta Pipboy approved Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Karlstad, Sweden Age: 48 Posts: 460	sigh it's so nice I get tears in my eyes

16 December 2002, 19:46	#38
oldpx Posts: n/a	Are there plans to release a downloadable/installable/standalone database?

17 December 2002, 10:13	#40
Incomparabile Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Urbino / Italy Age: 41 Posts: 110	Simply awesome.

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