Series metadata

[cudaspawn]

Is there any way to auto import the series metadata without manually filling out all my games by hand?  Looking at the DB I don't see a series field which just feels really odd to me. I don't mind if I need to use a third party scrapper if needed.

[C-Beats]

I have my metadata files here for systems that I've manually done. It has a link to a plugin JoeViking made that would let you import the field from mine (or anyone else's) data files. You MAY be able to use Skraper but we've had issues in the past with Skraper reeking havoc on users data files and so I'd tread carefully going that route and make sure to back up your data folder before trying it.

[cudaspawn]

Thanks! Downloading now and will give it a go may take a look at Skraper if need and backing up every XML file, still bit disappointed the main DB  does not have this info hopefully it will get added....

[C-Beats]

Just now, cudaspawn said:

Thanks! Downloading now and will give it a go may take a look at Skraper if need and backing up every XML file, still bit disappointed the main DB  does not have this info hopefully it will get added....

Yeah. I think one thing we need to decide internally before that could even be tackled is what that field should or shouldn't be used for. For example should the Franchise name the game is a part of be included in the series, even if the game itself isn't a part of a series of games. For example should every LEGO game be labeled with the "LEGO" series, even though it doesn't have any direct predecessors or successors.