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=== Writing a Description ===
=== Writing a Description ===


If you don't have time to make a template, or know some rudimentary HTML but don't have time to mess with it too much, you can use one of the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/template.php ready-made templates] (link also available from the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/upload.php upload page].)
If you don't have time to make a template, or know some rudimentary HTML but don't have time to mess with it too much, you can use one of the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/template.php ready-made templates] (link also available from the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/upload.php upload page]). We also have a [http://www.boxtorrents.com/sandbox.php Sandbox] for users to try out and preview descriptions before making an offer (link also available from the [http://www.boxtorrents.com/upload.php upload page]). '''[Sandbox is currently down]'''


We look for succinct, accurate descriptions of the contents of your torrent. Information that is required but unknown should be indicated as such. It is preferable for files on Boxtorrents to be of known origin, but if it is the best version available then it can't be helped. Include a short description of what you're uploading, if it's not obvious. Images and/or screenshots, as well as links to sites like [http://anidb.net AniDB] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com ANN] will be very much appreciated, although not strictly necessary. Do take a look at some of the approved uploads to get an idea of what's needed before a torrent is approved.
We look for succinct, accurate descriptions of the contents of your torrent. Information that is required but unknown should be indicated as such. It is preferable for files on Boxtorrents to be of known origin, but if it is the best version available then it can't be helped. Include a short description of what you're uploading, if it's not obvious. Images and/or screenshots, as well as links to sites like [http://anidb.net AniDB] and [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com ANN] will be very much appreciated, although not strictly necessary. Do take a look at some of the approved uploads to get an idea of what's needed before a torrent is approved.
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: '''Feature update:''' Screenshots ([http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?topic=15075.0 Announcement])
: '''Feature update:''' Screenshots ([http://forums.boxtorrents.com/index.php?topic=15075.0 Announcement])
=== Editing the Torrent ===
=== Responding to Comments ===

Revision as of 10:37, 2 December 2008

How to Make a Boxtorrents Offer
In here, you might just find the answers you're looking for!
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Reading the FAQ

Before you make an offer, you should have read the FAQ at least once. If not, read it now before scrolling down. Here a passing familiarity with the FAQ is presumed, so some common/obvious rules may be omitted or not discussed in detail. It is your responsibility to ensure that these rules are adhered to even if they are not mentioned here.


Is your offer Blacklisted?

Blacklisted anime/manga may not be uploaded. If you are unclear on whether a series belongs under the blacklist you may clarify on the Uploader's Forum.


Is your offer already on Boxtorrents?

Do a search first; if the series is well-known, not blacklisted and stopped airing a while ago, chances are it's on Boxtorrents already. Some series may be known by more than one name, or may have an English name and a (romanised) Japanese name; search all possible names before making an offer.

In general we allow more than one version of an offer on Boxtorrents. The following offers are non-exclusive (i.e. both versions can be accepted):


Is your offer the highest-quality offer around?

Just because a torrent meets the above requirements, it does not necessarily mean it will be accepted on Boxtorrents. If you're not confident that it is the best version, check on AniDB. Do not look only at overall ratings, also read the comments and check the distribution of ratings as well. If a better sub group is working on the same anime series but isn't quite done yet we'll usually opt to wait for it (unless the group has announced that they are dropping the project).


Making the offer

Once you've verified that the offer meets the above requirements, you can proceed to make the offer. There are a lot of things to check and include, but this goes a long way in ensuring that Boxtorrents hosts only the best torrents.


Making the torrent file

First of all, you will need to create a .torrent file. The link has detailed instructions on how to create a .torrent file in different clients. Technical details aside, you'll need to ensure that the .torrent file has the private fag set, and does not contain SFV, NFO, TXT or other small files; those can be added to the torrent under the "Attachments" tab.


Filling in the Upload Page

While description-writing may be a little intimidating the first time, it is relatively straightforward. To make an offer, click on the Offers link on the main page navigation bar, then click on Make an offer. This will bring you to the upload page.

The fields are relatively straightforward to understand.

  1. Torrent file
    Select the .torrent file to be uploaded.
  2. Torrent name
    Suggested format: "{(Romanised) Japanese name} | {English name} [{fansub group}]" <-- Replace italicised text in {round brackets} with the appropriate names. Words like "OVA" or "Movie" are not always necessary because of the category system (however, if the title of the show includes "OVA" or "Movie", you should add it). In case you're uploading only a particular season of a longer series, it is useful to include the season and/or the episodes (for example: My Series - Season 1 [01-25]).
  3. Link to AniDB
    Find the anime description on AniDB and paste the link here.
  4. Keywords
    Add later.
  5. Description
    See below.
  6. Tags
    Optional. Check the appropriate boxes, or none of them.
  7. Type
    Select one.


Writing a Description

If you don't have time to make a template, or know some rudimentary HTML but don't have time to mess with it too much, you can use one of the ready-made templates (link also available from the upload page). We also have a Sandbox for users to try out and preview descriptions before making an offer (link also available from the upload page). [Sandbox is currently down]

We look for succinct, accurate descriptions of the contents of your torrent. Information that is required but unknown should be indicated as such. It is preferable for files on Boxtorrents to be of known origin, but if it is the best version available then it can't be helped. Include a short description of what you're uploading, if it's not obvious. Images and/or screenshots, as well as links to sites like AniDB and ANN will be very much appreciated, although not strictly necessary. Do take a look at some of the approved uploads to get an idea of what's needed before a torrent is approved.

The following table outlines information that must be in the torrent description:

Information Anime Movie/OVA/Series Manga/Artbooks OST/Albums Comments
Summary Yes Yes Optional May be taken from AniDB/ANN
Should not contain spoilers
Categories Yes Yes If applicable Possible keywords
720p/1080p
Categories
Director/Author
Producer/Publisher
Fansub group
Other relevant keywords
File Info
Video
Codec
Bitrate*
Resolution
Audio
Codec
Bitrate*
Channels
Subtitles
Language(s)
ASS/SRT
*Bitrate info is optional
Optional Codec
Bitrate
Tracklist
Most information can be found on AniDB - check file info
Group Info Fansub group/encoder
Subtitle source
Translator/Scanlator Ripper Use abbreviations (e.g. SHS, AnY) unless group is not well-known


You may mark-up your text using either BBcode or HTML. If using HTML, be sure to include <html><body> ... </body></html> in the description so that the code is properly interpreted as HTML code and not BBCode.

Feature update: Screenshots (Announcement)


Editing the Torrent

Responding to Comments