FlashpointProject / launcher

Launcher for Flashpoint Archive
https://flashpointarchive.org
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Make database HTTP-based (for Infinity) #401

Closed upintheairsheep closed 4 months ago

upintheairsheep commented 1 year ago

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...] Kind of a problem, Flashpoint Infinity's filesize is massive. A big factor to this is the database file. Describe the solution you'd like A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. Rely on HTTP requests to list games, and search for them dynamically (ex: you scroll) similar to how Twitter works. Metadata for each game is also externalized like how thumbnails and screenshots are external. Describe alternatives you've considered A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. N/A Additional context Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. N/A

upintheairsheep commented 1 year ago

This is similar to how Flashpoint Infinity exists. Not everyone wants to have the desription, title, other metadata, and links of 175000 games and animations.

colin969 commented 4 months ago

The database being included with the program is by design, and will remain that way.