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--- submission:general [2022/03/31 02:49]
hiccup [Basic Dump Info]
+++ submission:general [2022/09/28 21:55]
hiccup too keep things simple, submission to proto-specific groups can be done by datters - so best to keep that off the basic submission guide
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 ===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info (Basic) =====
+Once you've dumped your games, it's time to submit the metadata to a preservation project for validating and cataloging. [[https://no-intro.org/|No-Intro]] focuses on game cartridges while [[http://redump.org/|Redump]] focuses on disc-based media.
 If you are new to dumping and want to start sending in your dump information to places such as No-Intro, the below information is the minimum that's required.
-Please make sure to fill this out before submitting, to make sure you don't have to go back and forth with the staff who will verify your information.
+Please try to fill this out before submitting, if possible, to make sure you don't have to go back and forth with the staff who will verify your information.
 === Detailed dump info ===
+If you can provide more information that what is listed below, please see [[submission:general-detailed|detailed submission info]] for more on what can be captured before submitting a dump.
-If you can provide more information that the bare minimum below, please see [[submission:general-detailed|detailed submission info]] for more on what can be captured before submitting a dump.
 The more details the better!
 ====Basic Dump Info====
-Copy and paste the following in a text document, and fill it out to the best of your abilities. If you need help, please come chat with us on the VGPC Discord.
+Copy and paste the following in a text document, and fill it out to the best of your abilities. If you need help, please come chat with us on the [[https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV|VGPC Discord]].
 <code ->
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 --Dump--
-Dump tool :
+Dump tool:
-Dumper:
+Dumper (person who dumped the ROM):
 Affiliation (if applicable):
-Dump creation date:
+Dump creation date (YYYY-MM-DD):
-Dump release date (if applicable):
 Link(s) to release (if applicable):
-Dump tool should include hardware, firmware and software version.
 --ROM(s)/file(s)--
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 Photos/scans:
+--Etc--
+Dump logs:
-Photos should be of all sides of both physical media and packaging, with all text clearly readable. If you can't get good pictures of certain pieces of text, then you should transcribe it.
+</code>
-Please note if you have modified the physical media in any way.
+Dump tool should include hardware, firmware and software version.
---Etc--
+Photos should be of all sides of packaging, physical media and the PCB (although no need for PCB for DS/3DS), with all text clearly readable, including any indented/stamped text and any serials on ROM chips hidden under batteries (you may need to take a separate photo(s) at an angle to capture those two). PCB photos are an important, but often overlooked aspect of preservation. Along with providing some evidence that the game is genuine, they also help with verifying version numbers, manufacturing dates and documenting component usage across games.
-Any text/metadata files provided by the dump tool.
-</code>
+Please note if you have modified the physical media in any way.
-Note: If the game is made up of a folder with subfolders, then follow this guide for getting the hashes:
+Dump logs: any text/metadata file outputted by the dump tool or any ROM checking tools you've used
+If the game is made up of a folder with subfolders, then follow this guide for getting the hashes:
 https://dumping.guide/directory_dir2dat_guide
+\\
+\\
+Example:
+<code ->
+--Game--
+Game name: Super Mario 1024
+System: Nintendo 4DS
+--Dump--
+Dump tool: Sanni's Cart Reader v3 with firmware v8.0
+Dumper: Nickname1234
+Affiliation (if applicable): https://dumping.guide
+Dump creation date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2022-04-05
+Dump release date (YYYY-MM-DD) (if applicable):
+Link(s) to release (if applicable):
+--ROM(s)/file(s)--
+Size in bytes: 40960
+CRC32: 6ccc74cd
+MD5: 5cb884a924c5557477d0e91a0b9e2e5d
+SHA-1: df612f60bf925435d64535569ae8b39aacbc456d
+SHA-256: 5cecc3ef2e2791c4e19af34eb86065993a237d3599922e7f953cd97e3ff9d00b
+--Physical media--
+Photos/scans:
+https://dumping.guide/_media/carts/nintendo/ds/cart_front.jpg
+https://dumping.guide/_media/carts/nintendo/ds/cart_back.jpg
+--Etc--
+Dump logs:
+https://dumping.guide/_export/code/carts/nintendo/ds?codeblock=1
+</code>
 ==== Submission ====
 To submit your dump to No-Intro, please see [[https://wiki.no-intro.org/index.php?title=Submitting_dump_info|their wiki]] for more information.