I hope you all are enjoying your Holidays! Some improvements to the site have been put in place for everyone.
Here are the features in a nutshell.
- New Downloads Page Layout
- md5 Checksums on all files
- Ability to see if the file is hosted on BVEStation or not
- Users can now add their downloads to BVEStation
The downloads section has a slightly altered look, making it much easier to find the route you are looking for. We've basically cleared up the clutter and put everything in a grid format so its easier for you guys to see and find the download your looking for.
md5 Checksums are now standard for all hosted (main download link) files on BVEStation. If you want to ensure the file you receive wasn't corrupted or you simply want to verify that you have the exact same file as the one on the server, this is the way to go.
You can also see if a file was hosted on BVEStation or not, if a file is not, there won't be an md5 checksum available and the globe next to it will be red. Files are not hosted on BVEStation in the event that the file was just put up by a member and not yet put online or other circumstances where BVEStation is unable to host the file, and the file must be obtained elsewhere. Hopefully this will be rare, as we try to host all files.
Also, members will now be able to add files into the downloads section. No need to wait for the staff to insert your files into the site. You can add your file even if it is not hosted on BVEStation yet. So if your file is on mediafire, simply add the link into the downloads section, and users will be able to download the file immediately. It is very easy to add a file onto the site, simply fill out the form that is provided for you, and submit! The BVEStation Staff will then put your file on BVEStation's servers at a later time. The globe next to the md5 checksum will turn green once it is hosted on BVEStation. Please write the dependencies, and compatibility information into the description, again the administrators will add this information to your file at a later time.
Do note that this is only for members who request this. Some of you have already been invited to try this new system out We do hope that you guys will request to use this new system, and remember, any member can upload screenshots to the gallery.
Please remember that if you enter your file to BVEStation Downloads, you give the administrators the right to host your file and/or repackage it if necessary. This is not a free downloads database for everybody's downloads for that go to http://wiki.bve-routes.com/index.php/Main_Page and not a place to link to your site!!! Files already hosted on a site elsewhere with their own downloads section linking to it MAY NOT be added to BVEStation Downloads. Remember this is for files that you want to be hosted on BVEStation!Enjoy the new updates!