README Game Uploading Rules [2024-02-29]

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1. Game Rules
  1. The games uploaded to the site must be adult in nature, do not upload games simply because they contain sex scenes or nudity (example: The Witcher). Note that the No-Sex tag refers to softcore porn content, not SFW games.
  2. All games must have a full English translation, or be playable in case it's a no-story game.
  3. Multiplayer or online games are not allowed.
    1. Games with online features (update checks, leaderboard, etc) are allowed as long as they can be played offline. A note about it and instructions on how to block the internet connection must be added to the OP.
  4. Pay attention to General Rules 7 and 10, and remember that permissions can be revoked after release if banned content is added later.
  5. Except for banned content, games and links shared on the site will not be removed under any circumstances.

2. Infomation Section
  1. Fill in the fields as best as you can and remove irrelevant fields.
  2. All images should be uploaded , do not use third-party image hosts.
  3. There must always be a banner, with a max file size of 500KB, or 5MB if it's an animated GIF.
    1. The thread banner is the same image in the Lastest Updates page but resized to 390x105 px.
  4. Screenshots must be posted as thumbnails, try to keep a reasonable number of images (under 20 if possible).
  5. If the Overview is too long use a spoiler to break it.
  6. Videos are allowed inside of a spoiler.
  7. Please ensure games are properly tagged, tags should only include content that is currently in the game. You can find a list of tags . The Genres section can include more specific tags/genres/fetishes.
    1. All threads must have at least one style tag (2DCG, Text Game, 3D Game, etc), as well as protagonist gender if applicable.
    2. Developers can add future tags under the Genre section and identified as Planned Tags.
  8. Ensure you use the correct prefixes, definitions below.
  9. Any dates should follow the (YYYY-MM-DD).
  10. When creating Collections or SiteRips, add the date on which you ripped the content to the thread or title, and DO NOT use the COMPLETE prefix unless they're defunct or no longer producing content.
  11. Japanese Games should use their English titles and not their Romaji title; alternative titles will have a field for search reasons in the OP.

3. Prefixes
  1. On-hold: used for a developer who temporarily stops working on a game for whatever reason and makes a clear public statement about it, if they do not resume work in 6 months the prefix is changed to Abandoned.
  2. Abandoned: used in the following cases:
    • The developer states that the development has been permanently suspended.
    • After 3 months of inactivity from the developer's public creator/crowdfunding accounts (Patreon, SS, etc), we will resolve special circumstances or scenarios on a case-by-case basis (no creator accounts, creators developing for free, Patreon accounts under review/ban).
    • No game update has been released for an abnormally long period of time (>18 months).
    • Game threads that are marked On-hold for over 6 months with no game update.
    • Note: this prefix is only removed upon the release of a new update for purchase/download.
  3. Complete: when a game is released in its full version as stated by the developer. Note that complete games might still receive patches and post-release content.
  4. Collection: used when multiple games of a single developer are bundled in a single thread.
  5. Siterip: used for collections of entire sites/publishers.
  6. Engine Prefixes: use the appropriate one if available or Other if the correct engine prefix doesn't exist.
  7. VN: A game focused on story, with the vast majority of choices being dialogue based. Often has a minimal choice:text ratio.

4. Download Links
  1. When using third-party sources other than the developer, virus-check the file.
  2. You must provide 3 or more mirrors where possible, using only Approved File Hosts, torrents, DDL, and browser links do not count.
  3. Torrent files can be added on top of the 3 usual links, it can be either hosted externally or directly to our attachment server.
  4. Browser games can be added under Online as long as 3 regular links are provided.
  5. Password-protected archives are not allowed.
  6. Avoid excessive archiving splitting (1-2GB minimum parts).
  7. Compression, Ports, Update Patches, and other unofficial versions are not handled by our staff, they can be added by the OP at their own discretion. The same applies to saves and other files that require version control.
    1. Unofficial content, if added, should hyperlink to a comment so as to not clutter the OP with mirrors (check template).
    2. Playable unofficial game versions go under Other, and Saves, Guides, Mods, etc go under Extras. More fields can be added to better organize.
  8. Only the first mod of each type is added to the OP, regardless of features.
    1. Mod versions can be replaced with new ones after a month has passed since the thread update without the mod being updated, or by word of the original modder that they will not update it.
  9. Any older game versions should be removed from the OP except when no newer version is available, these should be properly marked with the version number inside parenthesis; example: "Win (x.xxx):"
  10. Note that for the OS description and download section, "PC" in the Ren'py engine means both Windows and Linux OS, and "All" in HTML games means all major systems. Please list the individual systems in the info section.
  11. Patches and censorship removal mods should always be directly linked to in the OP.
    1. LewdPatcher and DontCensor patches are allowed in the OP written as Uncensor Patch.

5. Promotion
  1. One update per 2 weeks will be promoted.
  2. Bugfixes (major or minor) and other very minor updates are not eligible for promotion.
  3. Updates from basic versions to more 'premium' or 'high-tier' editions of the same game version are not eligible for promotion.
  4. Abusing the system will result in promotion penalties and thread ownership may be revoked.

6. Handling Sequels, Remakes, Etc
  1. The following can be added to an existing thread, under a separate section in downloads:
    • New chapters of the same game.
    • Standalone holiday specials, or any other type of short side-adventure.
    • In place re-rendering/remastering of images.
    • Partial remakes, for example remaking of a game's intro or some unpopular quest.
    • Any other minor story/gameplay changes that have no real bearing on the game or don't offer a different experience, and wouldn't be unusual to see in a normal update.
  2. Make a new separate thread if:
    • It's a standalone sequel, prequel, or spin-off.
    • Major remake or refactoring of the game's art, such as moving from HS to Daz3D.
    • Major remake or refactoring of the game's story and/or gameplay, such as remaking the game in another engine, changing from a VN to Sandbox, or changing the gender of the main character.

7. Title Format
Game Name [Version] [Developer]
e.g: Dreams of Big Milfy Saga [v1.0] [Biggus Dickus]
Version Variations:
[v1.5], [2018-07-18], [Ch. 1.5], [Ep. 1.5], [Ch. 1-5], [Ep. 1-5], [Ch. 2 v3.0], [v1.0 Alpha], [Day 3], [Part 1-5], etc​
If a game doesn't have a version use the release date or [Final] if the game is complete.​


8. Thread Template
Please make sure to follow the template below, it'll automatically appear when you attempt to create a thread in the Games forum.​

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These rules aren't ironclad and we understand that each game may have its own necessities; as such, feel free to add and/or change any fields you feel are necessary, but only if necessary.
 
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Updated the upload rules to also include the title. Small change but it looks bloody fucking nice :D
I agree - much better!!!
Should be easier to search also - but haven't tested that out yet?
 
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Added a rule.
9. You must provide 3 or more download links. This does not include a torrent file.
 

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Updated rules to note that password-protected archives are not allowed.
 
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*Variations of titles allowed:
[v1.5] | [18-07-2018] | [Ch. 1.5] | [Ep. 1.5] | [Ch. 1-5] | [Ep. 1-5] | [Ch. 2 v3.0] | [v1.0 Alpha] | etc*
We've added rules to title variations.
 
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Added rule 16 which was missing from our changes
 

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Added some missing fields to the template for visual novels and rule 17.
 

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Changed:
12. Torrent files must be hosted outside of f95zone. Do not attach them to threads, please use NOPY or ZIPPYSHARE an Approved File Host.
14. Note that for the OS description and download section, "PC" in the Ren'py engine means both "Windows" and "Linux" OS, please tag them as such, not "PC".
15. The game has been abandoned (confirmed by the dev) or the developer hasn't been heard from posted anything related to the game for at least 3 months.

Reasons:
12: Nopy is still closed to the public, and Zippyshare has been blocked in several countries.
14: We thought we'd make it more clear where the Linux links are for (new) members who might not be familiar with the term "PC" in Ren'Py,
15: Made our position clearer, as the old one would allow a dev to claim the game wasn't abandoned and not post anything related to it for however long he wished.
 
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Update OP with a better organized text, fixed grammar, and added a bunch of items and details that were not yet in this list but already used in the forum (like the abandon rule).
 
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