Programming a New RMXP Resource Manager Site

[Thutmose]

I'm going to be programming a RPG Maker XP resource manager site and host it on my own web-server. I know that there is one here, but I'd like to make one that is fully loaded with features. It's something I've wanted to do for some time, and since I'm back, why not? :P

I'd like some feedback, ideas, and suggestions regarding the features that you would like to see in your most ideal resource manager.

Here is what I have figured out so far, things marked with [optional] mean that they are not required of every resource uploaded, so people can choose what they want to fill out:

• Auto generate thumbnail images
• Upload custom thumbnails [optional]
• Upload additional images for each resource [optional]
• Descriptions (text) for each resource [optional]
• License/Usage text [optional]
• Can upload collections in ZIP || RAR files
• Can edit, revise, or otherwise update submissions in case of mistakes or to do updates, etc.
• People can tag resources
• People can comment on & rate resources (ratings on a scale of five stars)
• Ability to list, sort, and or search resources by star rating, keywords, tags, upload date, author, uploader, etc.
• Wide list of categories to select from - i.e. music can have subcategories like ambient, background, sound-effect, etc.

To upload, comment on, or rate a resource, you make an account (valid email address required for password recovery purposes), and that's it. Anyone can view & download resources, no account required.

It will probably take me a couple weeks or so to get it done; I've programmed similar stuff before. My Spring Break just ended, and tomorrow is my first class of the new term. That tuition increase better be worth it. :P

Does anyone here have any ideas, suggestions, or questions? Any categories that you would like to see, be sure to let me know. The more feedback I get, the better the final site will be.

 

[Flickayy]

Seems like a great idea i think. Like a database of resources. I'll keep my eye on this. and if you go through with it ill gladly test it out

 

[Thutmose]

Seems like a great idea i think. Like a database of resources. I'll keep my eye on this. and if you go through with it ill gladly test it out

Thanks. ^_^

Yeah, it will have a database back-end. This will make it very flexible, so I'd be able to easily make modifications and updates to the system.

 

[SephirothSpawn]

I suggest a email or some form for password/username recovery. Easiest is to have a valid email so you can make the system email a recovery of the password. However its best to store encrypted passwords in your tables, so you'll need to come up with a reset page that is dynamic enough to handle such a thing. If you need help with this, just ask.

Good luck :thumb:

 

[Thutmose]

I suggest a email or some form for password/username recovery. Easiest is to have a valid email so you can make the system email a recovery of the password. However its best to store encrypted passwords in your tables, so you'll need to come up with a reset page that is dynamic enough to handle such a thing. If you need help with this, just ask.

Good luck :thumb:

Thanks. ^_^

It's a good idea, I'll add an email requirement. Didn't think about the password recovery aspect. When anything goes wrong at work, the teachers just email me no matter what, so I'm used to doing things manually. :P

I use encrypted passwords for the sites I do at work, so I know the drill.