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==== Why DATVault? | ==== Why DATVault? | ||
- | DATVault was created to solve the following | + | DATVault was created to solve several |
- | * There was no single place to download | + | * There was no single place to download DATs. You would need to constantly check various project sites or forums for updates. |
- | * It was hard to keep track of when DAT updates occurred. Some projects update every few months while others update multiple times per day. | + | * It was hard to keep track of when DATs are updated. Some projects update every few months while others update multiple times per day. |
- | * Staying | + | * Manually downloading and staying |
* Other DAT downloader solutions were either broken, unreliable, or not integrated with the ROM manager. Basically other solutions just didn't work well. | * Other DAT downloader solutions were either broken, unreliable, or not integrated with the ROM manager. Basically other solutions just didn't work well. | ||
* Custom solutions require scripting and constant maintenance. A simple solution anyone could use was needed. | * Custom solutions require scripting and constant maintenance. A simple solution anyone could use was needed. | ||
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==== How do I get access to DATVault? | ==== How do I get access to DATVault? | ||
- | The DATVault service is included in RomVault 3.4 and above. Anyone can use it, but it is limited to official MAME " | + | The DATVault service is included in RomVault 3.4 and above. Anyone can use it, but it is limited to official MAME " |
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+ | ==== Why do I need to be a Patreon supporter for full access? | ||
+ | DATVault is a service that requires maintenance and upkeep to ensure it runs smoothly for everyone. Providing full access as a premium service is a way to reward RomVault users who would like to support future development. For the monthly price of a nice cup of coffee, the time savings DATVault provides should be well worth it, especially for heavy RomVault users and active collectors. | ||
==== How do I get my access key? ==== | ==== How do I get my access key? ==== | ||
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* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* Send a direct message to me (GordonJ) and let me know that you signed up. I will create a key for you. | * Send a direct message to me (GordonJ) and let me know that you signed up. I will create a key for you. | ||
- | * If you haven' | + | |
+ | ==== Can I share my access key? ==== | ||
+ | No. Each key is unique and you should not share your key. Your DATVault access key may be revoked if sharing is detected. I hope I never need to do this :/ |
what_is_datvault.txt · Last modified: 2022/06/25 17:42 by johnsanc