![]() Time to roll up my sleeves and start coding.įirst step is checking out OS GOG downloaders. Neither it nor Sisimizi are easily customizable. But the gaps are large enough that a customizable system is better. On the surface, LaunchBox is closer to what I want. So honestly that looks right out too - I'm not going to waste hours messing around with compilers when I can just start cranking something out in Python or Mono. Also, it requires a Delphi 7 compiler and many addons, some of which aren't available online any more. Sisimizi.rolling my own client might be as much work as modifying it. Seems great for what it does, but not flexible enough, and it's closed source so I can't customize it. There isn't even a way to add custom fields so I could add a Key/Link field, a DLC field, etc. Also, there isn't an obvious way to track multiple copies of a game for different operating systems or stores. Particularly, the only store integration is for Steam. It would be a fun programming project, if nothing else.ĮDT: LaunchBox seems to be missing some key features. Really don't like Java, and all the other options seem to be web-based, so after that it may be time to roll my own. Going to try Sisimizi and LaunchBox first. It natively supports emulators, and is a very powerful sort and collection tool. And you can link installers or run exes in the right click menu. * Would be super nice if it could handle versioning for games to track which installer is the most up to date. If you run into anything else out there that exists that does this sort of thing please do share it with us though, any kind of database like that would be great to have online or offline. No idea if I'll ever actually complete it for certain, but the possibility is there and I figured lots of others would like such a thing also. ![]() The project is not currently in a usable/useful state, just some proof of concept code and bits and pieces. It is web based however as I figured the time spent developing it myself might as well be put online to monetize with affiliate links/ads or whatnot. I started working on a project to do this very thing about 8 months ago but put it on hold for a while for higher priorities, but I plan on coming back to it sometime in the future. * Needs to track multiple links / keys for the same game * Would be helpful if it could download game info a la iTunes * Tracks relevant material like manuals, soundtracks, art, etc Is there a standalone database program that I can store game info in? Something like Calibre or iTunes, but for video games. ![]() My current system of file folders works well for storage and retrieval, but is clunky for searching and metadata. This is a monumental task that's sucking up hours. Also include hints and tips for less technical readers.Gilozard: I'm consolidating all of my games from GOG and various bundles. We welcome posts that include suggestions for good self-hosted alternatives to popular online services, how they are better, or how they give back control of your data. Service: Blogger - Alternative: WordPress ![]() Service: Google Reader - Alternative: Tiny Tiny RSS Service: Dropbox - Alternative: Nextcloud While you're here, please Read This FirstĪ place to share alternatives to popular online services that can be self-hosted without giving up privacy or locking you into a service you don't control.
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