Documentation & BBCode GuideGenerator

The BBCode Gen (VHSTaPE) tool formats game release threads with uniform, clean BBCode compatible with phpBB, vBulletin, XenForo, and all major tracker forum engines.

1. Standard Workflow

Step 1: Pick Source

Select Steam, GOG, Epic Games, or itch.io from the store switcher tab on the generator page.

Step 2: Fetch Metadata

Enter the store App ID or URL and click Fetch. Game title, header image, quote, tags, and languages populate automatically.

Step 3: Upload Screenshots

Click Upload to host your NFO or screenshots directly to PTScreens or ImgBB via file drag & drop or clipboard paste (Ctrl + V).

Step 4: Save & Copy

Input repack sizes and download links. Save to your Account for cloud access and click Copy BBCode.

2. Store Input Syntax

StoreAccepted FormatExample
SteamNumeric App ID or Store Page URL3500390 or https://store.steampowered.com/app/3500390/
GOGProduct Slug or Store URLhttps://www.gog.com/en/game/dark_fall_lost_souls
Epic GamesStore Product URL or Slughttps://store.epicgames.com/p/goat-simulator-3
itch.ioDirect Game Page URLhttps://developer.itch.io/game-title

3. Direct Image Hosting Rules

The generator formats images using [img]...[/img] tags. Ensure images are hosted on direct link providers:

  • PTScreens (Chevereto v4): Generates direct links formatted as https://img.ptscreen.com/....
  • ImgBB: Generates direct links formatted as https://i.ibb.co.com/....
  • Clipboard Upload: Paste directly inside the uploader modal using Ctrl + V.

4. Account Isolation & Cloud Sync

Connect your Discord account in the Account tab. Supabase Row Level Security (RLS) ensures that all saved releases and personal API keys are isolated to your unique Discord user ID.