Authoring System Not Currently Showing
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I wasn't aware there was an issue preventing further updates of the database; I assumed it was just a backlog bottleneck. Do you want me to stop submitting material until there is an opportunity to clear the backlog? I don't want to make the problem any worse.
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Submitting material does not cause a problem, the problem arises when entries are updated (*) so you can keep submitting whatever material you wish.
(*) This does not apply to resources - maps, solutions, screenshots, etc. - so this material can still be updated. New entries can also be created but the authoring system will be lost; in this case a separate submission stating the game's authoring system should be uploaded alongside the submission for the new game so that the authoring system can be updated after the problem is fixed.
(*) This does not apply to resources - maps, solutions, screenshots, etc. - so this material can still be updated. New entries can also be created but the authoring system will be lost; in this case a separate submission stating the game's authoring system should be uploaded alongside the submission for the new game so that the authoring system can be updated after the problem is fixed.
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The problem is known, but the solution is not (at least for the moment). We talked about it a few weeks ago.Alastair wrote: Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:19 pm As far as I'm aware only Jacob has the authority to fix the problem, but I haven't heard from him for a while. I'm not even sure that he knows of the problem
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Thanks, that's a relief. Hope the snag can be fixed soon.Alastair wrote: Thu Dec 21, 2023 10:34 pm Submitting material does not cause a problem, the problem arises when entries are updated (*) so you can keep submitting whatever material you wish.
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Is there any news?
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Has it affected the number of solutions being submitted? Personally I have to admit that I've lost all interest in completing and providing maps and solutions since the points table has stopped updating.
it was the competition amongs those around me on the points table that kept me going.
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In fairness, I can say that some of my materials are being processed, although the queue moves very slowly. So at least one person is handling new submissions (and thanks for that). I guess they have a hard one dealing with a substantial queue and little time to spare, but things have not completely stopped.Simon wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:34 am Has it affected the number of solutions being submitted? Personally I have to admit that I've lost all interest in completing and providing maps and solutions since the points table has stopped updating.it was the competition amongs those around me on the points table that kept me going.
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I am adding submitted solutions and maps as time permits.
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I've checked, Simon, and the points table is still updating.Simon wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:34 am Has it affected the number of solutions being submitted? Personally I have to admit that I've lost all interest in completing and providing maps and solutions since the points table has stopped updating.it was the competition amongs those around me on the points table that kept me going.
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Dear all, I've deployed a fix for this issue and just tested it by adding an authoring system to a game (and removing it again, since it was incorrect
). It should therefore be possible to add such information again.
I do recommend, however, to still proceed with caution on the webmaster side. At least for the first instances, please do actively confirm whether everything is correctly saved (don't just trust the "authoring system saved" output). Also check if any other pieces of information get lost when saving the overall game entry. Although I did try to see for equivalent issues on other fields, it is possible that something is still lurking somewhere.
In case of any issues, please alert me.
I do recommend, however, to still proceed with caution on the webmaster side. At least for the first instances, please do actively confirm whether everything is correctly saved (don't just trust the "authoring system saved" output). Also check if any other pieces of information get lost when saving the overall game entry. Although I did try to see for equivalent issues on other fields, it is possible that something is still lurking somewhere.
In case of any issues, please alert me.
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Thank you Hannes.
As a preliminary test I've re-added Inform to Forgotten Pyramid, and Adventuron to Goblin Decathlon, TastyBun Burgers, Unhallowed, and Peanut Butter, as mentioned in this thread (I could not find The Beast). Let's hope that the systems stick.
As a preliminary test I've re-added Inform to Forgotten Pyramid, and Adventuron to Goblin Decathlon, TastyBun Burgers, Unhallowed, and Peanut Butter, as mentioned in this thread (I could not find The Beast). Let's hope that the systems stick.
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Looks good in my amateur judgement 
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I've reattached the systems to The Beast (of Torrack Moor).
So great to see that this issue seems to be fixed. I guess we can get back to catching up on the backlog now.
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Thanks for the fix. I was beginning to get really concerned, as there seems to be no other site that captures the exact same kind of data that CASA does. Long may it yet live.