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[GameDevDan]

I feel this fits in with "distributing games" as getting an age rating is part of final distribution.

Anyway does anyone know what happened to TIGRS? ( http://www.tigrs.org ). The message I get when I go there reads:

Visitors, we are sorry, however, this site is experiencing difficulties at this time. Please return later.

And it's been like that for well over a month. It's kind of disappointing as it had built up quite a decent reputation and gave us a common, recognisable rating system to use.

Anyone know if they're coming back or if this is some kind of permanent shut down?

[True Valhalla]

That's odd. I'd say, legal trouble?

[hpapillon]

That's odd. I'd say, legal trouble?

I suspect something more along the lines of not-paying-the-bills trouble, since the guy behind it has been drifting away from the indie world for some time now, and ALL his websites return that error at the moment. You could try using some of his other contact methods from here:
http://forums.indiegamer.com/member.php?1399-soniCron

[GameDevDan]

Hmmm Ok I'll have a look. Will be disappointing if he doesn't continue it. Maybe there'll be a gap for someone new to come along with a similar idea *glances at anyone with more free time than myself*

Edited by GameDevDan, 04 June 2012 - 07:13 PM.

[Super Guy]

That sucks - I kind of liked it.

I certainly don't have time to start up a rating system.

[GameDevDan]

Well I've just been procrastinating all morning and came up with these: ( Hello ).

TIGRS was/is well known though. Still hoping for some news on that front...

[JuurianChi]

Perhaps a new rating system is in order.
I shall attempt to create one.

[Super Guy]

Well I've just been procrastinating all morning and came up with these: ( Hello ).

TIGRS was/is well known though. Still hoping for some news on that front...

I kind of like those actually... :D Stylish.

But TIGRS provides more info like "violence, language" and what not.

Edited by Super Guy, 06 June 2012 - 10:41 AM.

[mrpeanut188]

The content descriptors?
Anyways, I had the actual files on my computer, but I can't find them since my website switched to the 'Easy' way. That unfortunately linked to tigrs.org.
Seriously, I think the guy died or something.

[Super Guy]

I googled it and couldn't find much info on this.

[GreenMeteorTeam]

It still exists on Game Jolt, but of course you'd lose some credibility with the main site being gone.

If you really want to use it still I suggest going over to game jolt and setting it up on a game (it doesn't even need to be publicly released yet, you can keep the game private), then just copy it over wherever. The TIGRS site essentially did the same thing, without hosting any data on the game. It just let you copy the image and reasons for the rating, which you select yourself.

[PhiL Blunt]

You can still read the sites content via http://web.archive.o.../www.tigrs.org/

It would be a real shame for TIGRS to disappear, does anyone know how to contact the founder?

Also slightly related, UK PEGI ratings law, does this cover digital distribution?

[mrpeanut188]

You can still read the sites content via http://web.archive.o.../www.tigrs.org/

It would be a real shame for TIGRS to disappear, does anyone know how to contact the founder?

Also slightly related, UK PEGI ratings law, does this cover digital distribution?

The sites content? The archive never recorded the actual files... >.<
It's dead.
(But the content descriptors are still alive!)

[Edit]

Well I've just been procrastinating all morning and came up with these: ( Hello ).

Idea! Use your logos, with these:

PRE

Violence
Cartoon Violence

    Mild Cartoon Violence - Depictions of cartoon-like characters in unsafe situations
    Cartoon Violence - Depictions of cartoon-like characters in aggressive conflict
    Intense Cartoon Violence - Graphic depictions of violence involving cartoon-like characters

Fantasy Violence

    Mild Fantasy Violence - Depictions of characters in unsafe situations easily distinguishable from real life
    Fantasy Violence - Depictions of characters in aggressive conflict easily distinguishable from real life
    Intense Fantasy Violence - Graphic depictions of violence involving situations easily distinguishable from real life

Realistic Violence

    Mild Realistic Violence - Mild depictions of realistic characters in unsafe situations
    Realistic Violence - Depictions of realistic characters in aggressive conflict
    Intense Realistic Violence - Graphic depictions of violence involving realistic characters

Bloodshed

    Animated Bloodshed - Unrealistic depictions of bloodshed
    Realistic Bloodshed - Realistic depictions of bloodshed
    Blood and Gore - Depictions of bloodshed and the mutilation of body parts

Sexual Violence

    Sexual Violence - Depictions of or graphic references to rape or other violent sexual behavior

Alcohol/Drugs
Alcohol

    Alcohol Reference - References to or images of alcoholic beverages
    Alcohol Use - Use of alcoholic beverages

Drugs

    Drug Reference - References to or images of illicit drugs
    Drug Use - Use of illicit drugs

Tobacco

    Tobacco Reference - References to or images of tobacco products
    Tobacco Use - Use of tobacco products

Sex/Nudity
Nudity

    Brief Nudity - Brief depictions of nudity or artistic nudity
    Nudity - Prolonged depictions of nudity

Sexual Themes

    Suggestive Themes - Provocative references or depictions
    Sexual Themes - Sexual references or depictions
    Strong Sexual Content - Graphic depictions of sexual behavior

Sexual Violence

    Sexual Violence - Depictions of or graphic references to rape or other violent sexual behavior

Miscellaneous
Language

    Mild Language - Mild or infrequent use of profanity
    Moderate Language - Moderate use of profanity
    Strong Language - Strong or frequent use of profanity

Humor

    Comical Shenanigans - Depictions of or dialog including slapstick humor
    Crass Humor - Depictions of or dialog including vulgar humor; bathroom humor
    Mature Humor - Depictions of or dialog including mature humor; sexual humor

Gambling

    Simulated Gambling - Player can gamble using "play" money
    Real Gambling - Player can gamble using real money

Edited by mrpeanut188, 03 August 2012 - 12:38 AM.