Changelog
June 24, 2009
- Added XBL GamerCards and PSN Badges to their respective info buttons.
- Updated the "Latest Updates" on the front page. They now show only one entry per user at a time.
- Updated the Linkbox help text.
May 28, 2009
- The Fortune Cookie can now optionally choose games from your Now Playing and Wishlist.
May 25, 2009
...'nough said.
May 20, 2009
- Fixed a bug whiched caused inaccurate system lists if a game was moved from the user's collection to their wishlist.
May 16, 2009
- Removed ads on the site and started the referral link experiment.
- Added a progress bar display to achievements.
May 12, 2009
- Added an achievements field for games.
April 27, 2009
- 6 new consoles added:
- PocketStation
- Amiga CD32
- Fairchild Channel F
- Atari Jaguar CD
- Sega CD 32X
- PC-50X
April 12, 2009
- Added the option to limit the number of systems displayed by default on your main user page.
- Fixed a bug in the page note character limit and changed the limit to 4000 characters.
April 10, 2009
- Fixed a bug causing incorrect system totals when moving a game between systems.
April 6, 2009
- Updated the System Statistics page to include completion ratio. I'll stop with the stats now. Maybe.
April 3, 2009
- Updated the System Statistics page to include games owned and tie-in ratio. Individual systems are clickable for Top 10 lists.
April 2, 2009
- Added the System Statistics page which displays a breakdown of game system ownership.
April 1, 2009
- Limit Break! *kapow* Inefficient Game Console Code has been defeated! Backloggery has gained 735 experience points. The monster left behind a treasure chest. Inside the chest is the My Games menu.
March 25, 2009
- I had to kill the individual game pages due to the horrible load they were putting on the server. In all honesty, they never should have went live in their current form and I apologize for the tease. They'll be back and better than ever eventually.
March 24, 2009
- Due to an increased site load, I have temperarily limited the numbers of systems displayed by default on each user's main page. Once I have completed some much need optimizations this will become an optional feature.
March 20, 2009
- Fixed a bug that allowed unclosed BBcode tags in the page note.
March 19, 2009
- I was working on other updates, but then I got frustrated. I will now work out my frustration by releasing ninjas on you all! MWAHAHAHA!
March 12, 2009
- Added support for game compilations. Usage example:
Game Name: Mega Man 2
Compilation: Mega Man Anniversary Collection
System: PlayStation 2
Original System: Nintendo Entertainment System - Added the Original System field for games. Also works outside compilations. Usage example:
Game Name: Sonic the Hedgehog
System: Virtual Console
Original System: Genesis - Added a Stealth Update button when entering and editing games. This allows you to make changes to your collection without leaving any record of the change. Handy for making corrections and other updates. (Like, hypothetically, breaking apart a compilation into multiple game entries.)
February 24, 2009
- Added a gauge for comment length on the comments page.
- Replaced the ugly buttons for editting and deleting comments on the comments page.
February 22, 2009
- Revamped the Now Playing display. If you don't like it, try getting used to it for a few days before you decide to complain.
February 20, 2009
- Added the ability to remove console divisions when viewing game lists.
- Game titles with "A" as the first word are now alphabetized by the second word.
- Fixed a bug triggered by sorting game lists by 1 star ratings.
February 19, 2009
- Greatly expanded the sorting options on the games pages.
February 18, 2009
- Added the Pokemon Mini and e-Reader to the system list.
February 15, 2009
- Added Steam to the online info available under User Options.
February 1, 2009
- A page note can now be set under Page Options.
January 1, 2009
- The options to change banner, avatar, footer text, and page colors were consolidated into a Page Theme page.
- Updated the console tag images to be a bit wider, a bit sexier, and a require a bit less abbreviation.
December 20, 2008
- ♫ Victory Fanfare ♫ The Backloggery server has leveled up!
- The Game Pages have returned. Click on a game's name to access a page of statistics on it. (And there was much rejoicing. yay!)
- Added XNA Community Games and DSiWare to the systems list.
December 18, 2008
- I live! And I bring tidings of future updates! Just a quickie this time before the fabled server upgrade of legend.
- 10 new consoles added:
- FM Towns
- NEC PC-8801
- Atari 8-bit
- TRS-80
- Commodore VIC-20
- Bally Astrocade
- Microvision
- Plug-and-Play
- Game & Watch
- Tiger Handhelds
- The Status Medals have been added to the emoticon roster as stealth emoticons. They aren't listed in the menu but you may summon them like so:
:N: ->
:U: ->
:B: ->
:C: ->
:M: ->
November 9, 2008
- Made the page color editor more user friendly and split it off into its own page.
- Gave the User Info Box the same background color as the Now Playing Highlight.
November 5, 2008
- 5 new systems added
- Nintendo 64DD
- Atari ST
- SAM Coupé
- Vectrex
- Sega SG-1000
October 6, 2008
- Let there be zombies!
- A few minor bug fixes.
- Due to my current workload between grad school and working fulltime, site updates will be on hold for the time being. I graduate this semester, so I should have much more time to dedicate to the Backloggery in 2009. I will still work on bug fixes and general code optimization in the meantime but new features will be few and far between until next year. Thanks for your patience!
September 23, 2008
- Implemented an Ignore User system.
September 17, 2008
- The site is back up after some brief downtime. We are starting to push the limits of our current server and will need to upgrade and/or optimize things. In the meantime, the chat room during the Live Streams has been disabled. If you'd like to chat, a link to the Justin.tv channel will be provided during the stream. Additionally, the individual game pages have been disabled to save resources. I apologize for the inconvience during these growing pains. (And don't worry about your collections, they are regularly backed up and in no danger of being lost permanently.)
September 14, 2008
- Added the Zune and the Amstrad GX4000 to the system list.
- Added an Xfire entry under the User Info Options.
- User ArtyArt has created a Backloggery Steam Group.
September 8, 2008
- Added an Online Info option for games with friend codes, server info, or other title specific online information.
- Clarified the Privacy Policy. Specifically, The Backloggery will not sell, trade, or give away any personally-identifiable information to any third party.
August 30, 2008
- Added three new systems: PC-FX, Sharp X68000, and the NEC PC-9801
- Finished configuring the new chat room and added a link to a user's Backloggery page when you click their name in the chat room userlist.
August 20, 2008
- Added three new systems: TurboDuo, R-Zone, and the BBC Micro
- We have a new chat room that shouldn't randomly keep people from joining.
August 17, 2008
- Added the mighty Cookie of Fortune! The cookie will select a game from your collection for you to play next. Remember, the cookie knows best!
- Added the Magnavox Odyssey² to the system list.
- (Hopefully) fixed a bug in the blog RSS code.
- Added Affiliate/Associate links to Amazon.com and Play-Asia.com. If you like the site, feel free to use those links and support us!
August 9, 2008
- Added a user search to the Member List page.
August 6, 2008
- The number of games displayed in Friends' now playing lists is now limited to three by default. You can adjust this number under Page Options. Friends of Popo rejoice!
- Xbox Live gamertags now link directly to the profile on Xbox.com
July 20, 2008
- Added the option for users to embed existing blogs in their pages via an RSS feed. Accessed on the Page Options page.
July 15, 2008
- Backloggery Live goes live! Come heckle us as we play games.
- Added a chat room.
July 14, 2008
- Added the iPod and iPhone to the system list.
July 12, 2008
- Implemented BBcode for bold, italic, strikethrough, underline, and spoilers in the comments.
July 03, 2008
- Sorry about the brief downtime. My webhost upgraded the server and neglected to warn me ahead of time.
June 28, 2008
- Created a Member of the Week page listing former winners.
June 25, 2008
- Added the ability to denote ownership on games.
- Users are now automatically notified by PM when someone friends them.
- Added a fullness meter to the PM inbox.
- User region flags from their default region are hidden on their game lists.
- Added an RSS feed for the changelog.
June 17, 2008
- New emoticon:
June 16, 2008
- Added the Apple II, Pinball, and Calculators to the system list.
June 15, 2008
- Improved the Friends page. Added a backlog scoreboard and combined friend statistics.
- Reverted back to the old status medal images while Try4ce continues his tweaking.
June 14, 2008
- I'm back! And I bring you Private Messages.
- Try4ce decided to tweak the status medal images for reasons known only to himself.
June 1, 2008
- There will be a brief lull in updates while I get dragged into a dark alley and violated by several grad school projects being due while working full time. Updates will resume in two weeks. Hopefully I can sneak in a few minor things in the mean time.
- Fixed bug with the auto-linked URLs in comments.
May 26, 2008
- Added the TI-99/4A to the system list.
- Added latest update notification icons to friend list.
- Fixed a few minor bugs.
- Added a reply button to comments.
May 25, 2008
- Fixed some bugs in the individual game pages and made wishlisted games viewable there.
May 24, 2008
- Automated the "lost password" system.
May 18, 2008
- Users' Now Playing lists and sigs are now sorted by activity. Most recently updated games are on top.
May 17, 2008
- Split the options page into three pages.
- Increased max number of friends to 100.
- Added "Add to Friend List" button to user pages.
- Changed friend list management system.
- Friend lists are now ordered by activity. Friends with new activity on their pages are now bumped to the top of your friend list. "Activity" includes: new games, game status changes, new comments, and changes to the Now Playing list (including game note edits).
- More friend related updates coming!
May 8, 2008
- Gave all members of the week stars by their names, like the special little snowflakes they are.
- Fixed a few small bugs.
May 6, 2008
- Fixed some bugs on the wishlist and about us pages.
- Working on revamping the Friends system now. I know the current one is pretty lacking! Hopefully I'll get this finished up in the next week or so.
April 30, 2008
- Added WiiWare to system list.
- Created an About Us page.
April 27, 2008
- Updated game pages:
- Can filter by console
- Average rating displayed
- Entries without notes hidden by default
April 26, 2008
- Fixed a couple minor wishlist bugs.
April 22, 2008
- The long overdue wishlist feature has finally arrived!
- Added top-rated games link to user pages.
April 20, 2008
- Congratulations to kel on winning the Color Scheme Contest!
- Users are now automatically redirected to their own page on login.
- Users currently playing a game are now highlighted on that game's page.
- Increased max comment length to 2500 characters.
April 19, 2008
- Added default region setting under Options.
April 17, 2008
- After much furious debate, the thumbs up/down rating system was replaced with a 4 star system.
- Thumbs down were translated to 1 star.
- Thumbs up were translated to 3 stars.
- Sorry for the inconvenience.
April 15, 2008
- Made game titles in Recent Changes and Friends clickable.
- Made link color in comments match text.
April 11, 2008
- Increased max game length to 110 characters to accomedate the no-doubt exquisite "Tales of Game's Presents Chef Boyardee's Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden, Chapter 1 of the Hoopz Barkley SaGa"
- Increased max game note length to 150 characters.
April 09, 2008
- Fixed a bug in the game search.
- Added a page jump to the member list.
April 08, 2008
- Added a search feature to the individual game pages.
April 07, 2008
- Started the Backloggery Color Scheme Contest!
- Fixed a bug with the totals on the member list. Any remaining incorrect totals should be fixed the next time that user's total changes. I'll also be fixing them by hand when I get a chance.
April 06, 2008
- Restructured database.
- Added region info for games.
- Added rating system for games.
- Added pages for individual game statistics.
- Edit icon now links to your game update page instead of game titles.
- Condensed pagination on member list.
- Updated site logo.
- Added Intellivision to system list.
- More to come!
March 24, 2008
- Added Atari 5600 and Atari 7800 to system list.
March 16, 2008
- Fixed a bug that erased the user's custom color scheme and friend list if the preview page was accessed directly from the URL.
March 4, 2008
- Updated to-do list
- Fixed bug with null status in percentage bars
- Added ZX Spectrum
March 2, 2008
- Updated to-do list
- Added History page
- Made icons for links in the sidebar
Feb. 26, 2008
- Updated to-do list
- Added "Null" game status
Feb. 17, 2008
- I'm back, baby!
- Added the following systems:
- Amiga
- Amstad CPC
- Commodore 64
- ColecoVision
- Game.com
- MSX
- Rearranged the system list when adding a game. Current generation systems are now up top, with older systems listed in alphabetical order.
Feb. 15, 2008
- I apologize for the lack of updates. I am currently dealing with the most incompetent internet provider I've ever known. Coming up on a complete month without service here. Hopefully I'll finally get connected within the next week and I can start updating the site again.
Jan. 18, 2008
- There will be a brief hiatus on site updates while I move, start a new job, and get settled into a new semester of grad school. (phew!) I'll continue working on my todo list here as soon as my life settles down again.
Jan. 10, 2008
- Enabled custom colors on sidebar.
- Added criteria descriptions to New Game and Game Editor pages.
- Made notes mandatory when marking a game as Mastered.
Jan. 5, 2008
- Enabled comment editting.
- Improved comment deleting.
Jan. 4, 2008
- Users can now customize the number of comments, recent changes, and friends displayed on their pages.
Jan. 3, 2008
- Added default banner to user pages.
- Updated main site banner.
- Updated tutorial.
Jan. 1, 2008
- Added system information to recent changes.
- Started user update history tracking.
- Iconified user console online information.
Dec. 29, 2007
- Fixed a bug in the Latest Updates.
Dec. 27, 2007
- Implemented color picker in options page.
Dec. 24, 2007
- Added "User of the Week" to front page.
Dec. 22, 2007
- Updated Contact page.
Dec. 21, 2007
- Changelog created.
- Added pagination to member list.
- Slogan changed - "You have the games. Play them."
Oct - Dec, 2007
- Dozens of updates I can't remember.
Aug. 14th, 2007
- Site Launch!
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