Metadata encouragement (original) (raw)
2 years ago (2 edits) (+103)
Metadata settings are really hidden and people new to itch not know about it. Many of them don't know about it even when they have many games/assets uploaded...
I propose the following solutions:
- Add an opportunity to set metadata in creation time
- Add pop up menu (immediately after project creation) that encourages people to set metadata
- Add text about metadata in the end of the project creation page to notify creator that he/she should go there after uploading project
- Add proposal to set metadata inside emails you are sending to the creators when they published project but didn't change theme or added screenshots...
For those who are here accidentally and don't know where metadata is read it https://itch.io/t/2923877/setting-engine-metadata
P.S Most of CC licenses allow redistribution. If you doesn't know what means the license you point in metadata, so don't point it. I saw many times how someone sets in metadata CC0 or CCBY4 and say "no redistribution". It is essential part of them and if you say that you doesn't allow redistribution so it isn't longer CC0 or CCBY4 🤦‍♀️
I fully support this, the option is really hidden and it's super important for game assets especially.
Brooo yeah ! also, it was confusing looking for licenses back then. Metadatawouldve helped alot
Thanks for sharing these tips. I'll share this with other creators I know.
I agree with this, I didn't know about Metadata until you told me about it. It's a major help to solve any issues or misunderstandings about licensing which is so important for asset packs
Thanks for sharing these tips about metadata! You helped me to set licenses correctly!! =).
Thanks for sharing this information.
Totally agree, it would be a lot of help as it's kind of tricky to find the metadata option!
OUT OF CONTEXT MESSAGE: brooooo, how can i contact you???? I love what you do, i'm a indie dev in Unity, GameMaker and Godot 4. I'm actually using one of your assets and i loved it so much! Is there any social media where can i contact you?? Regards
Dave Cuzz were you able to contact him ? I'm also working on a game and his assets are so good
I have not received any response from him! It's so difficult to contact people here! T.T sad
Fully support this! I didn’t even know this existed until OP sent me a comment. Super important for game assets.
I fully support the proposal to make metadata more visible to interested users. It will improve discoverability and enhance the overall user experience on the platform.
Verry helpfull, thank you.
i will see how i can share this with other itch users without disturbing too much.
i found the metadata because i am the kind of people who explores the Windows settings after i install Windows. but most people don’t even touch the Windows settings, so i understand how — without encouragement — they would not want to change any game page settings beyond the first page.
this is indeed a good idea
Thank you for this. It is indeed a good idea. Full support.
Thank you very much, Full support
I fully support this. Absolutely had no idea about this till I saw your comment.