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What are the "File Attachments" to the dev-logs for?

A topic by Fameca GAMES created 6 days ago Views: 243 Replies: 8

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What are the file attachments to the devlogs for? They never seem to be click-able, and I really don't know why they're there and if they should do something. I uploaded patch notes for my v1.1 and had a purchaser without an account (email only) tell me that they couldn't click on the file attachment for the patch on there.

I'm a game creator, and all this patching and attaching and however the itch backend works is something that I still find somewhat confusing.

So can someone please tell me what the proper use of the attachments are, and what should be attached for a patch notes update, or a regular development update?

Thanks!

-Marc

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itchboyModerator6 days ago

Could you share the public devlog URL where the patch attachment isn’t clickable?

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Fameca GAMES6 days ago

Version 1.1 Patch Notes - Demon Sweeper by Fameca GAMES

This is what is up there.

-Marc

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Fameca GAMES6 days ago

Were you able to see anything? Also, what should I typically put for attachments there? Just the latest patch? I really don't know. Should I even put anything? Like I said, I have no idea what the purpose is of these being there. I just don't understand the underlying system.

Thanks!

-Marc

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itchboyModerator5 days ago

Thanks, I checked the devlog. Those attachment rows list the files associated with the post rather than acting as download links. Buyers download updates from their purchase/download page; someone who bought without an account can use the link in their purchase email. More info: /docs/buying/already-bought

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Fameca GAMES3 days ago

Okay. Thanks! So last question: Should I attach those for future posts, or just leave them unattached? Or attach just the patch for that specific patch, if it's a patch-notes? I'm just trying to make sure I don't make a fool of myself since this is still new to me. lol

Thanks!

-Marc

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leafoAdmin3 days ago(+1)

It's purely cosmetic, it can be used to communicate to your readers what files are part of the update you're posting. It doesn't have any effect on how files are accessed.

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Jeremy3 days ago(+1)

You won't make a fool of yourself either way, attachments are optional. Attaching a file to a devlog just marks it as the file that post is about, so readers can see which build the patch notes go with. It doesn't create a download link, which is why your buyer couldn't click it. An itch admin explained it in an older thread: they keep downloads on the project's download page on purpose, so different versions don't end up floating around on different posts (/t/182672/cant-get-devlog-attachments-to-work).

So for a patch notes post, attaching just the file that changed in that patch is a sensible habit, and for a general dev update you can leave it empty. If a buyer can't find the update, pointing them to their download page or purchase email like itchboy said is the real fix. Congrats on getting v1.1 out.

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Fameca GAMES3 days ago

Thanks! And yeah, I had directed him to his purchase email and he was able to get the patch. Just wanted to make sure I understood the attachment thing. I'll know where to go from here on out.

Thanks again!

-Marc

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