11-01-2002 10:15									#1
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Is Apolyton still accepting and hosting new files for Civ 2? (scenarios, maps, modpacks, etc)

	11-01-2002 12:28									#2
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yes

	11-01-2002 18:35									#3
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Well, why is it there have been so few new Civ2 scenarios lately? There used to be tons of them!

	11-01-2002 19:07									#4
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But Apolyton does not accept new CTP2 files if you are using the official add a file form. It is broken, just the requirement tag is missing. But I know it was very hard to post here my CityMod2. Therefore Marcos won't fix it, so that Apolyton won't accept any new CTP2 files, except the ones from me as I have already a version of this form that works. It was not so difficuilt to fix it. But I guess the file that I have to send Markos must be above a certain size so that Markos won't through this mail into the dustbin. As I remember I already submitted some moth ago something. It was sent to Markos successfully. Maybe I should send it to OmniGod I know he has already retired from the CTP2 database management job, but if you believe the CTP2 add a file form it should be send still send to OmniGod although he isn't the CTP2 database manager anymore.

-Martin

	12-01-2002 05:37									#5
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quote: Originally posted by MarkG yes

Great - I should have something for you in a few days

	12-01-2002 22:29									#6
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Markos you did something with this CTP2 Add A File Page, but it does not fix the problem. Now I can fill the entire form, but when I do this and press the the Add Resource button, I return to this Add A File Page to fill out it again.

I made a screen capture of the official Add A File Page and one of my own (the version that worked for me). The first two cuts are from your version. You notice that the submission of a new CTP2 file should go to OmniGod. But he already retired from that ACSDB manager job. Therefore he pointed out that any new submissions should go to you Markos, until there will be a new Database Manager. So this should be reflected here.

Another question is what should this stuff here above Title:
None2.422.622.78MGEToT-->

I took a look on the Civ2 Add A File Page, and therefore I now that this are Civ2 requirements, just the spaces are missing. So with spaces it would look like:

None 2.42 2.62 2.78 MGE ToT -->

The last sign is a comment end sign. I also took a look on the code of this page and notice that the Requirement Tag was just outcommented.

So I decided to help you by giving you detailed advice. Markos to fix it: Open the file that can be found on:

http://apolyton.net/cgi-bin/ctp2/db/add.cgi

That's the add a file page about I am talking.

Go to line 132 there you find the outcommented code about I talked:

PHP:


<!--                 <tr><td align=&quot;right&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;>Requirement:</td>

                    <td><SELECT NAME=&quot;Requirement&quot;  SIZE=1><OPTION>---<OPTION>None<OPTION>2.42<OPTION>2.62<OPTION>2.78<OPTION>MGE<OPTION>ToT</SELECT></td></tr> -->

PHP:


<OPTION>None<OPTION>2.42<OPTION>2.62<OPTION>2.78<OPTION>MGE<OPTION>ToT</SELECT>

PHP:


<OPTION>None<OPTION>1.1/1.11<OPTION>ModS<OPTION>1.1/1.11 + ModS</SELECT>

PHP:


<a href=&quot;mailto:rsaari@alumni.uwaterloo.ca&quot;>Omnigod</a>

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	14-01-2002 03:33									#7
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Why I have the feeling that I have to bump this thread every day to make you read this Markos?

-Martin

	15-01-2002 02:31									#8
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i am aware of the problem

it will be "solved" when we move the ctp2 files db to a new script

	15-01-2002 05:25									#9
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any idea when you will be doing that?

	15-01-2002 05:35									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Locutus any idea when you will be doing that?

no, as we have some bigger issues to work on these days. dont know if you noticed, we moved the entire site to a new server and will be moving again soon...

	15-01-2002 05:47									#11
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quote: Originally posted by MarkG no, as we have some bigger issues to work on these days. dont know if you noticed, we moved the entire site to a new server and will be moving again soon...

sure, you're busy now but that doesn't mean you can't plan for the future

Besides, I think the CtP2 database should have precedence: I've been waiting long enough

-smilies overkill!

	15-01-2002 21:47									#12
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So it wouldn't help me to fill out my own working form and send the stuff to you, You wouldn't post it in the next month.

But anyway thanks for the reply, although it wasn't the answer that I actual wanted.

For the CTP2 DB Manager issure did you emailed DanQ about that issure, from the Apolyton about pages I know that such requests should go to him, officially.

-Martin

	15-01-2002 21:58									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Martin Gühmann For the CTP2 DB Manager issure did you emailed DanQ about that issure, from the Apolyton about pages I know that such requests should go to him, officially.

What? You mean, if I want to become the CtP1/2 Database Manager I should contact Dan about that? Damn, I've been harassing the wrong guy for all these months

	16-01-2002 00:03									#14
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Em yes. Take a look on this page: http://apolyton.net/about/helper.shtml

There I found the information that if you want to become an Apolyton helper you should contact DanQ for more information about it. Therefore I guess he the right guy for that issure.

But at least it would be worth a trial, as he is the other guy who should be able to give you the right to manage the CTp2 database.

-Martin

	16-01-2002 08:57									#15
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If you see the news item in the 'About' section dated January 6th, you will notice it includes mention of a new file database system that we purchased late last year and is presently undergoing testing.

This process began prior to the server difficulties that began in earnest on December 24th and, as Markos said, is still atop of the list of matters for consideration as our current hosting arrangement is only on a temporary basis (~3-4 weeks worth).

As for our need to "planning for the future", Locutus, I believe both of both of these issues well qualify.

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	16-01-2002 15:43									#16
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Martin,
Don't worry, I emailed both Dan and Markos when I originally applied for the job. This of course resulted in each expecting the other to take appropriate action but eventually it became clear Markos was the guy who would take care of it. Or at least he said he would... soon... eventually... maybe... probably not...

Dan,
Very true. And I'm aware of the current state of affairs (well, as far as you guys have released details anyway), but they always taught me in school 'planning' should come with some sort of time-schedule as well

Yes, I know you're doing the best you can and you're busy and stuff, I was just wondering when files can be added to the database again (by me or anyone else), since only 1 file has been added to the CtP2 database over the last 6 months or so (while us modmakers haven't exactly been doing nothing). And I can't even remember how long ago the last CtP1 update was (although I have to admit not too many files have been admitted for that either).

Last edited by Locutus on 16-01-2002 at 16:04

	17-01-2002 09:52									#17
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Neither Markos nor myself have the time for looking after the CTP/CTP2 databases right now because of other matters (both Apolyton and non-Apolyton related) and in addition do not have time to train somebody else at this point.

What is even a greater consideration in this regard is, as I posted about in the January 6th "About" section news item and discussed in another thread in this forum earlier this week, is that we recently purchased a new database script and that initial testing began for implementation just shortly before the server difficulties arose. Because of this, our own timeline was thrown off course and we cannot get back on course until the server matter is resolved and this is presently out of our hands in terms of that timeline (we are not the ones at GS working on the problem still).

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Dan; Apolyton CS

	17-01-2002 21:25									#18
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Well, it obviously not what I want to hear but thanks for the info anyway, Dan, I undertand perfectly.

I'll consult with the Queen and see if we can assimilate your server, that way the Collective can keep it running at maximum efficiency

	19-01-2002 03:39									#19
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I wonder how much time OmniGod have to train you Locutus.

Martin

	19-01-2002 06:52									#20
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quote: Originally posted by Martin Gühmann I wonder how much time OmniGod have to train you Locutus.

Damn, I should have gotten you into this months ago, that's a brilliant idea

Dan?
Markos?
Richard?