alfagun74 Now • 100%
always has been
alfagun74 Now • 100%
No. There are releases to download on github aswell.
See here: https://gamevau.lt/docs/client-docs/setup#alternative-installation-options
alfagun74 Now • 50%
polluting the FOSS-environment
pretending to be a part of the open source world
normally open source software doesn’t have a commercial business plan from the get go
Seriously? GameVault was never Open Source, and it's clear you didn't bother to check. Two developers are simply asking for support to keep their project going, and you're throwing around terms like "capitalists" and "moneymoneymoney mindset"? Do we look like fucking EA, asking you for 100$ every year for the same game and their shitty lootboxes? Get real. Its only a way to support us a bit and get something in return. Why is Patreon okay for Youtubers and Artists, but as soon as a developer starts a model like that it is considered GREEDY?!
For fucks sake, we even offer options to bypass the paywall if you can't afford it, but apparently, that's not enough for you. Pull your head out of the fucking clouds and actually read before you start raging. It's because of people like you with your free-rider mindset that open source devs often struggle. You would not work for free either and then have to explain to your wife and family why you waste so much time into a project you could earn something with while you're struggling to pay for groceries.
alfagun74 Now • 25%
you do you, its just a warning because of potential malware, i'd personally rather self-compile than pirate something when i have the damn source-code.
alfagun74 Now • 42%
I understand your perspective, but that's just how the world is today as you can see.
Our terms are flexible, allowing you to pause or cancel your subscription whenever necessary. It's not like some shady lock-in gym contract that has to run for x months before you can cancel and auto-renews without your consent.
While I acknowledge that recurring costs can add up, this model is essential for sustainable business operations today. Predictable monthly revenue is crucial for planning and growth. Just subscribe to things you need, like or want to support and unsubscribe from things you dont need. For most of our users and compared to other services, our pricing is affordable, with 5€ being easily manageable on a monthly basis, or 50€ annually if you want to save 10€.
Oh and again... noone forces you to buy this. And you can bypass it if you want to. They're just goodies. The core features of GameVault and everything you've used up until today will always remain free.
alfagun74 Now • 33%
Could you clarify your specific issue then?
We dedicate our free time to improving and maintaining this software. While yes, we encourage monthly donations, to have some MRR to calculate with and run a business, it's still optional.
As you say, if you can't donate, you can still self-compile.
Is your issue with us seeking financial support of 5€ a month to maintain servers and justify our time investment towards our families?
We're a small indie team of two balancing multiple jobs, and a small monthly contribution helps sustain our efforts in delivering quality features for our free software.
Honestly, go bash some triple a enterprise studios for running loot boxes and shit even though you pay 70€ for their games instead.
alfagun74 Now • 28%
It is the old crack pipe but it already features way more than just visualizing your game collection and there are a bunch more features in the oven.
The 49€ a year have been selected very carefully and when comparing it to other subscriptions today, are actually pretty reasonably priced.
You don't need the subscription or it's features to use GameVault. It's designed to be totally optional and bypassable. If you enjoyed using it until now, nothing will change for you. See plus more like a "thank you" for a 5€ donation monthly instead of a real subscription service. You can compare it to stuff like patreon.
alfagun74 Now • 14%
First of all GameVault was never Open Source. Secondly this is not anything like that and I'm sad you didn't even read the full blog post. It even says it's not a shitty enterprise move.
It is just a way to give something back to people who would donate anyway. The plus features are designed to be bypassable with minimal effort if you don't want to pay for it. The extra features are not important to use the app as usual. Please read before you judge.
alfagun74 Now • 100%
You either know the exact use case and need somehting like this or you don't.
A lot of people just want to share their accumulated videogame libraries with their families and friends in some kind of platform.
alfagun74 Now • 100%
due to popularity, but you can contact us via Email, Reddit, Lemmy or Github Issues / Discussions aswell
alfagun74 Now • 100%
Last time I checked renaming an empty text file to "Assassin's Creed 2.zip" was legal in my jurisdiction but I now must fear a C&D Letter from Ubisoft it seems lmao.
alfagun74 Now • 100%
RomM is just a viewer.
alfagun74 Now • 100%
Users must also be aware of and comply with copyright laws in their respective jurisdictions. We encourage responsible and legal use of GameVault. Unlawful use is strictly improper and unauthorized.
alfagun74 Now • 100%
No of course not 😂
I needed some games to show the UI properly so I created some empty zip-file mocks of popular games like "Assassin's Creed 2.zip".
GameVault doesn't care what's inside.
alfagun74 Now • 100%
There probably will some themes for supporters in the future.
Hey folks, Thank you, everyone, for the feedback and the huge desire for a User Interface overhaul for GameVault on our Discord Poll. **In case you're wondering what GameVault is**, it's like having your own video gaming platform for games on your server – think Plex, but for video games. If you are a self-hosting gamer, you most likely [want to check this out.](https://gamevau.lt) With the brand new version 1.8, we've taken your feedback to heart and worked hard to give GameVault a fresh coat of paint! I attached a before/after pic of how it used to look (left) versus now (right) so you can see the difference. The UI underwent a complete makeover, and aside from looking pretty awesome, it is much better in terms of usability as well. Just so you know: The first UI was kind of basic and only meant for us two developers, as we didn't initially plan to release this project to the public. Now that the traction is **so huge** and thousands of people are using this software, it would plainly feel wrong not to give it a facelift. So, every button and detail has been thoughtfully placed to make things **way more user-friendly**. If you weren't a fan of the old UI, now's the time to swing by and check out the changes. If you also want to steer the future development of GameVault, make sure to join our [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/NEdNen2dSu). **You can check out GameVault** [**here**](https://gamevau.lt)**.**
alfagun74 Now • 50%
"gimp" is a slur for disabled people. Thats what i am talking about.
alfagun74 Now • 100%
just join our discord (linked in the post) and ask for a helping hand, there are plenty of users already running it. Maybe you can improve the docs there aswell, as they are a community effort.
alfagun74 Now • 100%
Okay let's be clear here: NO open source license disallows commercial use by a third party. It's literally against the definition of open-source-software. It's even green on the very site you linked.
alfagun74 Now • 100%
There's nothing illegal about GameVault. It's a tool. It can be used correctly for its intended purpose or misused by others. Banning it would be like banning cars because some people use them as weapons instead of for transportation. So no, I don't fear any trouble at all. After all, platforms like Plex/Jellyfin, which are basically GameVault for Movies and TV Series, are doing totally fine and are well-established in the general public already.
Hey fellow self-hosters! It's u/Alfagun74 from [GameVault](https://gamevau.lt), the self-hosted platform for organizing and sharing your servers DRM-free games collection. We've come a long way since our initial release, and I'm thrilled to share what's been happening with GameVault since then. **From "Crackpipe" to GameVault** If you've been with us since the start, you might remember our initial quirky name, "Crackpipe." Well, we had a good laugh, but as we grew, we decided to go for something more fitting – GameVault! It's your personal gaming treasure trove, and the name says it all. **What's GameVault?** For the uninitiated, [GameVault](https://gamevau.lt) is like having your own Steam for game files lying on your server. It's a self-hosted, source-available gaming platform. Bring your DRM-free game files, and GameVault organizes them, enriches them with metadata, and gives you a user-friendly interface to manage and play your games. It's all about enjoying your favorite titles with friends. **What's happened since initial release?** Since our initial release four months ago, we've been hard at work, reaching version 9 on the backend and 1.7 on the frontend. Here's a reel of the exciting big features we've added: 1. Auto Extraction and Installation of Videogames 2. Uninstalling Games through GameVault 3. Uploading Images directly to your GameVault 4. Support for a metric ton of archive formats 5. Crash Reports 6. Database Backups & Restorations 7. Bandwidth Control 8. Random Game Finder **What's on the Horizon?** We've been listening to your feedback, and here's what was asked for the most: 1. [UI Redesign for the Library and Installations Tab](https://github.com/Phalcode/gamevault-app/issues/201) 2. [Support for ROMS and Emulators](https://github.com/Phalcode/gamevault-app/issues/269) 3. [Support for extra files like Soundtracks etc.](https://github.com/Phalcode/gamevault-backend/issues/149) Right now we're knee-deep in redesigning the Library, the heart of our application. Big changes are on the way, waving goodbye to the installations tab and bringing in a sleeker UI for Library, Game View, and Game Settings. More on and a sneak-peek is coming to our blog soon. **Join the GameVault Community!** If you haven't already, come join our vibrant community on [Discord](https://discord.gg/NEdNen2dSu). You can influence the direction of GameVault and participate in exclusive polls over there. **Spread the Word and Stay Tuned!** Help us promote GameVault among fellow self-hosters. Your efforts could inspire a bored developer to join and contribute to our project! Let's make gaming personal again with [GameVault](https://gamevau.lt)!
geteilt von: https://lemmy.world/post/1995344 > Hi guys, > > we're excited to reconnect with you all here on Lemmy after our project "Crackpipe" generated quite a buzz recently. With its brand new name, we proudly present "GameVault"! > > In case you missed our, let's say - "controversial" debut [on reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/14pdu0m/introducing_crackpipe_your_decentralized) and [lemmy](https://lemmy.world/post/983003), let us give you a quick rundown of what GameVault is all about: > > GameVault is a fantastic gaming platform that you can host yourself, allowing you and your friends to enjoy "alternatively obtained" games on your own terms. It simplifies the whole gaming experience by organizing, downloading, installing, playing, and tracking your favorite games right on your file server. GameVault automatically detects game files, builds a metadata database, and offers a user-friendly client for seamless downloading and gameplay. Imagine having your own personalized Steam for games stored on your file server! > > Linux users, please note that we don't currently have a native client available. However, our documentation includes a community-driven approach to running the client on Linux, which you can find under "Advanced Usage." > > Are you ready to add another Link to your Dashboards? > > Feel free to pay a visit to [our website](https://gamevau.lt) and [join our Discord](https://discord.gg/NEdNen2dSu) and [Lemmy Community](https://lemmy.world/c/phalcode) to become part of an awesome community!
Hi guys, we're excited to reconnect with you all here on Lemmy after our project "Crackpipe" generated quite a buzz recently. With its brand new name, we proudly present "GameVault"! In case you missed our, let's say - "controversial" debut [on reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/14pdu0m/introducing_crackpipe_your_decentralized) and [lemmy](https://lemmy.world/post/983003), let us give you a quick rundown of what GameVault is all about: GameVault is a fantastic gaming platform that you can host yourself, allowing you and your friends to enjoy "alternatively obtained" games on your own terms. It simplifies the whole gaming experience by organizing, downloading, installing, playing, and tracking your favorite games right on your file server. GameVault automatically detects game files, builds a metadata database, and offers a user-friendly client for seamless downloading and gameplay. Imagine having your own personalized Steam for games stored on your file server! Linux users, please note that we don't currently have a native client available. However, our documentation includes a community-driven approach to running the client on Linux, which you can find under "Advanced Usage." Are you ready to add another Link to your Dashboards? Feel free to pay a visit to [our website](https://gamevau.lt) and [join our Discord](https://discord.gg/NEdNen2dSu) and [Lemmy Community](https://lemmy.world/c/phalcode) to become part of an awesome community!
Hey folks, our team has worked tirelessly for a year to bring you Crackpipe, the open-source, decentralized, and liberal alternative to conventional cloud-based game platforms like Steam and Origin. We're thrilled to announce that Crackpipe is now available for everyone, and we're delighted to share it with the community as an open-source project. With Crackpipe, you and your friends can enjoy playing and tracking games on a shared file server, free from the restrictions of traditional platforms. Embracing "alternatively obtained" games, including DRM-free titles, Crackpipe offers a flexible and open approach to gaming - think Jellyfin, but for Videogames. Take full control of your gaming experience with Crackpipe's self-hosted approach. Explore your server's game collection, securely download, launch, and play games, and monitor your playtimes and progress - all even when the server is offline. Compare stats and play states with other users on the server for added fun. Our server features include automatic indexing of games, metadata enrichment with RAWG API, multi-user authentication, configurable logging, health monitoring, full-text search, filters, sorting, pagination, and a fully documented API. Crackpipe's high configurability ensures it fits your specific needs. Join us on this journey to embrace a more open, flexible, and enjoyable gaming experience for all. Try Crackpipe today and share your contributions, feedback, bug reports, and feature requests. Link: https://crackpipe.de You can also check out our launch at producthunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/crackpipe **UPDATE: [here](https://lemmy.world/post/1995344)**
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