Author Topic: www.VAPS.org (Read 2437 times)

coachcarstens · « **on:** November 27, 2005, 11:44:56 am »

I was surving the KLOV and I saw a listing for "rarity" of the game I was looking at. When I went to the site that the statistics come from (VAPS.com) I decided I wanted to join, but I can not figure out how to do so. The site says click on "my entry" to register, but it only gives you a login screen.

So, my question is: Does anyonek now how to register? And is anyone here a member?

thanks,

Chris

RayB · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2005, 12:57:57 pm »

Ask them where it is:

http://www.vaps.org/feedback/

It's an OLD site. I'd say it's become irrelevant (and probably why new members can't sign up). I don't know why it was linked into KLOV. The "rarity" info is far from accurate.

Basically, this site started up 10 years ago. Collectors all signed up and filled in their collections. Then one day a bunch of member entries just disappeared. People didn't bother coming back and entering them all in again.

Since then I'd say the site isn't used much.

SuperGunGuru · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2005, 04:03:44 pm »

Vaps has been crap lately. My collection is still up there but my login name and password no longer work. I believe they were going to move the site to a new server or something like that. They have yet to fix the problems. It's too bad, really. I like having my collection listed right there and without vaps, I probably would not be in the hobby right now. Vaps gave me my first contact in the hobby that got me started. I think the keeper needs to give control over to someone who has more time to maintain it or the community should create a new site (if there's an interest anymore).

coachcarstens · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2005, 04:06:00 pm »

I did try to send them an e-mail asking them how to sign up. The e-mail address bounced back to me. So, I guess the site is pretty much dead. Too bad, I really like the idea behind it.

Chris

Nipedley · « **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2005, 10:20:33 pm »

Quote from: SuperGunGuru on November 27, 2005, 04:03:44 pm

Vaps has been crap lately. My collection is still up there but my login name and password no longer work.

I have the same problem.. I wonder if all the old members do?

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2005, 05:54:34 pm »

Quote from: Nipedley on November 27, 2005, 10:20:33 pm

Quote from: SuperGunGuru on November 27, 2005, 04:03:44 pm
Vaps has been crap lately. My collection is still up there but my login name and password no longer work.
I have the same problem.. I wonder if all the old members do?

I have the same problem...

RetroJames · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2005, 03:36:14 am »

vaps is run by webmagic, the same folks that made/run Klov. Try posting to the klov forums for info.

RayB · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:57:59 pm »

Update... everyone should now use this database instead:
www.ggdb.com

It's more flexible, and won't get deleted.
Collectors on RGVAC hate VAPS and want it removed from KLOV.

Kremmit · « **Reply #8 on:** December 09, 2005, 01:02:12 am »

Posting on KLOV message boards won't do any good. Nobody there knows why it was added, either, and nobody there likes it. The people who actually run the KLOV site don't post or read the message boards there, for whatever reason.

In fact, one guy on the KLOV forums is complaining that the stupid VAPS stats cost him a deal. He said the seller looked up his games on KLOV, and discovered they were rare, so he thinks they're worth a fortune now.

cw · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2005, 09:48:43 am »

very cool.... set myself up..

Looks like the database has a few holes in it but with time I hope they will get filled in.

Level42 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2005, 05:43:43 pm »

Quote from: RayB on December 08, 2005, 05:57:59 pm

Update... everyone should now use this database instead:
www.ggdb.com

It's more flexible, and won't get deleted.
Collectors on RGVAC hate VAPS and want it removed from KLOV.

HARUMPFFFF !!!!! This ggdb.com sucks big time !!!
I want to sign up, and HOLY $*&$*&, I cannot even select my part of the word, namely a continent called EUROPE !!!!!

As if there are no arcade games or collectors here !!

I refuse to select an incorrect country/continent....

RayB · « **Reply #11 on:** December 14, 2005, 06:39:58 pm »

Quote from: Level42 on December 14, 2005, 05:43:43 pm

HARUMPFFFF !!!!! This ggdb.com sucks big time !!!
I want to sign up, and HOLY $*&$*&,

Level42 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 14, 2005, 06:57:06 pm »

Yeah, already did Ray....let's see what happens. The database is alas not as filled as KLOV it seems, but let's give it a chance.

RayB · « **Reply #13 on:** December 14, 2005, 07:04:16 pm »

He's also in the middle of growing the database.

Here is the recent thread discussing the features and progress.

TOK · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2005, 10:32:51 am »

Quote from: Level42 on December 14, 2005, 05:43:43 pm

Quote from: RayB on December 08, 2005, 05:57:59 pm

Update... everyone should now use this database instead:
www.ggdb.com

It's more flexible, and won't get deleted.
Collectors on RGVAC hate VAPS and want it removed from KLOV.

HARUMPFFFF !!!!! This ggdb.com sucks big time !!!
I want to sign up, and HOLY $*&$*&, I cannot even select my part of the word, namely a continent called EUROPE !!!!!
As if there are no arcade games or collectors here !!

I refuse to select an incorrect country/continent....

Impossible. Everyone knows the world is flat and drops off to oblivion at the North American borders.

fredster · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2005, 11:19:02 am »

Yeah, you can't go past that, there are sea monsters and stuff.

Level42 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 15, 2005, 05:02:00 pm »

Actualy, you can select about every part of the world including UK/Ireland (HELLO HERE IS A NEWS UPDATE, THESE COUNTRIES ARE PART OF EUROPE !)
The options now are:

US
Canada
UK/Ireland
Central/South America
Australia
Japan/Asia

I'd suggest either to go for continents or individual countries....

Missing continents are Europe & Africa....in case you missed it

Kremmit · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2005, 01:42:44 am »

"Here thar be Serpents!"

MYX · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2005, 06:30:50 pm »

Ya know what I think that Africa is going away anyway. I listen to XM and 2 stations I like Ngoma (african) and World Vision (world music) Have been replaced with French stations. The world has been reduced to the size of France. I mean sure great wine and all, but come on.

Bring back Africa!!!

Um yeah. missed the point.

Level42 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2005, 05:48:06 pm »

It is sad.

What is also sad is that I didn't get a response on my mail.

No points scored......I hate it when I take the time to give some feedback and they simply ignore....


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