HQ PICS DOWNLOADS and Status List (MTG)

[deurk]

True.

With rsync, I'm pretty sure several directories will have to be set up, one for each purpose. I think it makes sense to have single files, both cropped and not, but it also makes sense to have the zip files from the torrents available. A new codification system for new archives filenames would also be nice (type of app pic is for, cropped or not, language, hq ou xlhq quality and so forth).

[deurk]

I've started to download the torrents for cars to 10E and that is in progress, but the Lorwynn update and non english pics torrents are closed for the moment. Am I using the latest torrents?

I will definitely need the eye of an expert to tell me if I am missing some pics or not.

[Huggybaby]

Those torrents are very out of date, sorry.

[deurk]

What is the best way to get as much as possible then? Follow all the links on the first page on this thread?

[Ark]

You can use my program http://ark42.com/mtg/gathererdownloader/ to download all of the HQ pics from my website, but they will be unzipped.

[deurk]

I am relying on you old power users guys to tell me what is the best way to set this thing up for it to be useful for users, I have not been around long enough (or rather say active enough) to be able to decide this on my own.

[inok]

I can give you list with all links to zip files in my mirror, http://mtgathering.ru/hqpics
But problem is the same - no one can say whether all the released files there and how actual each.

[deurk]

I can give you list with all links to zip files in my mirror, http://mtgathering.ru/hqpics
But problem is the same - no one can say whether all the released files there and how actual each.

Would be a good start.

For the completness of the files, I guess some sort of master tracker should be set somewhere if that is not already the case, then I could slowly work my way checking each set and pics.

[Ark]

One zip per set, including special sets?
I'm pretty sure I downloaded a zip file for HQ pics for literally every single set listed at http://ark42.com/mtg/sets.php

[Nyth]

I'll be honest with everyone on here... I've got all the files safe and sound and am willing to reupload and categorise as necessary to create a new master server. All I need is the means to do this, and I don't mean money. I'd be glad to procure all the necessary hardware and software to set such a server up but as everyone has already mentioned, there needs to be a system in place that stops the server being raped and people direct linking.

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be glad to work on this. The Magic Album torrent is currently the best torrent available (and updated regularly) but I know that people don't always want the directory structure of MA (even though it is the best way to keep things tidy). So... Any suggestions?

[deurk]

One zip per set, including special sets?

Was more thinking of at least 2 per sets, up to 4 depending on set:
Crops, Fulls, Tips, Tokens

[deurk]

Maybe we should continue this discussion in another topic?
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2974

[Ark]

One zip per set, including special sets?

Was more thinking of at least 2 per sets, up to 4 depending on set:
Crops, Fulls, Tips, Tokens

Tips/Tokens are sometimes included in Fulls, sometimes not. Since I don't need them, I delete them when I unzip the stuff on my server. I use folders with the official Gatherer set names instead of MWS codes (which don't even match Gatherer's 3 letter codes on a lot of things anyway).

[deurk]

Nyth, Ark, my answers are in the linked thread.

[dbax1969]

Has anyone been able to scan the From the Vault: Realms cards, I remember Nyth mentioning it but I can't seem to find out any other information regarding this set. Thank you to all contributors and best wishes!