Simfile Filesize Limit

Jubo · 06-18-2006, 02:09 PM

I know, I posted this on some other threads/topics (if you saw it). Well, to get this out more open to people who have simfiles in the past have over 10mb.

I'm one of those sim file markers who submit simfiles over 10mb back in v6.0.
I submit simfiles with high quality videos (maximum video size 10mb) and 2 backgrounds. The mp3 just normal as usual.

If you can or considered, Make the filesize limit more than 10mb?
Then if it can't be done or accepted... I just use an alternative way, hehe...

Thanks in advance for the response.

Razorflame · 06-18-2006, 03:31 PM

I think that a file size limit in simfile making is kind of stupid, but it needs to be there, but it needs to be bigger. I am with you 100% in making it bigger.

blackpants · 06-18-2006, 03:52 PM

It's already 1.5 mb bigger than 6.0's isn't it?

Jubo · 06-18-2006, 04:04 PM

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Maximum file size exceeded. File may be no larger than 10485.76 KB (10485760 bytes).

Well that is the limit as of now...

It just weird... There was no limit in the last version. No problems of uploading 10mb or more. Except problem for updating a simfile that is over 12mb.

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It's already 1.5 mb bigger than 6.0's isn't it?

It actually lowered... Last time I saw on v6.0 it was 12k KB around there.

-If I was wrong about the v6.0 limit size, err my mistake-

Moogy · 06-18-2006, 04:05 PM

Videos are incredibly annoying imo. I always delete them. I just wouldn't bother if I were you.

Razorflame · 06-18-2006, 04:06 PM

Some videos are annoying, while others are not. I like them myself, but if it distracts me from my MA, then I delete it.

Patashu · 06-18-2006, 04:12 PM

Videos would be cool with me if there was a way to turn them off that didn't require backing alll the way out to the options menu to turn background brightness all the way down.

Jubo · 06-18-2006, 04:20 PM

Well... In every simfiles I look for. My number one thought for simfiles submitted or in a pack is:

"Oh, I hope there is a video on that simfile"
Especially on Anime Simfiles... hehe.

Cause when I see a simfile with a video seems complete. Even crap steps on a difficulty or more, at least there is a video. (either to steal or enjoy). Well, this is for pad steps and people who play for fun on sims not "I gonna AAAA This". It gives a good challenge too. To test your ignorance skill, hehe.

LOL, a video a keyboard steps just gonna kill... so thats out of the video question.

Another point on videos, give us previews of the new Anime shows that might come to USA or Licensed. Thats for Anime. Also the same with other categories.

BTW... I always submit a simfile with a video that is my "motto" or goal.

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Maybe there should be a video option while submitting a simfile?

A link to a video for download? But you can include that in description, pretty pointless.
My suggestion...

Razorflame · 06-18-2006, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jubo

Well... In every simfiles I look for. My number one thought for simfiles submitted or in a pack is:

"Oh, I hope there is a video on that simfile"
Especially on Anime Simfiles... hehe.

Cause when I see a simfile with a video seems complete. Even crap steps on a difficulty or more, at least there is a video. (either to steal or enjoy). Well, this is for pad steps and people who play for fun on sims not "I gonna AAAA This". It gives a good challenge too. To test your ignorance skill, hehe.

LOL, a video a keyboard steps just gonna kill... so thats out of the video question.

Another point on videos, give us previews of the new Anime shows that might come to USA or Licensed. Thats for Anime. Also the same with other categories.

BTW... I always submit a simfile with a video that is my "motto" or goal.

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Maybe there should be a video option while submitting a simfile?

A link to a video for download? But you can include that in description, pretty pointless.
My suggestion...

If it is for a pad simfile, then absolutely, definitely always include a video! They make them more exciting!

***Keith*** · 06-18-2006, 06:24 PM

I will probably be leaving it how it is. 10mb is really way too big.

sanchny · 06-18-2006, 10:54 PM

The limit on 6.0 was 15MB. No chance of going back to that? Basically nothing I had up on 6.0 will fit on 7.0 without recompressing.

Why is 10MB too big? Bandwidth? Disk space?

Jubo · 06-18-2006, 11:14 PM

10mb is pretty big for simfiles... considering it is only a Long or DDR Length Song/version. Marathon is a differ story... So disk space is factor too...

But...
The .mp3 & .ogg have many quality kbps (48-320). So, eee...

Oh well, 10mb is good even number.

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Right now, using megauploads and rapidshare for extenal links for the Video and Graphics now (check my simfiles to see)... I hope that not cause a problem.

hehe... now all my simfiles are less than 3 MB and avg. of 1.8 MB.

*phuzion* · 06-18-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sanchny

Why is 10MB too big? Bandwidth? Disk space?

I would assume to prevent abuse of the system. In reality, unless you're uploading videos with the simfile, 10MB is more than enough, like Keith said. A 6:15 song encoded at 192Kbps CBR MP3 is about 8.5-9.0MB, depending on a few factors. Your banner and background image shouldn't take up more than 100K, and your .SM/.DWI files shouldn't take up more than 10K a piece. This still adds up to less than 10MB. Most songs in the simfile database aren't 6 minutes long, and they don't have any real extras that should take up a ton of space (readme's, CD titles, etc.).

d0su · 06-18-2006, 11:32 PM

dang...i was hoping the max file size was going to go up in 7.0. im makin a simfile to symphony x's "the odyssey" (24-25 minutes long), so i guess i'll have to find somewhere else to host it...

...but 10 megs is in most cases more than fair, i guess.

sanchny · 06-19-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Phuzion

In reality, unless you're uploading videos with the simfile

That's why.