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
Select Steam, GOG, Epic Games, or itch.io from the store switcher tab on the generator page.
Enter the store App ID or URL and click Fetch. Game title, header image, quote, tags, and languages populate automatically.
Click Upload to host your NFO or screenshots directly to PTScreens or ImgBB via file drag & drop or clipboard paste (Ctrl + V).
Input repack sizes and download links. Save to your Account for cloud access and click Copy BBCode.
2. Store Input Syntax
| Store | Accepted Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Numeric App ID or Store Page URL | 3500390 or https://store.steampowered.com/app/3500390/ |
| GOG | Product Slug or Store URL | https://www.gog.com/en/game/dark_fall_lost_souls |
| Epic Games | Store Product URL or Slug | https://store.epicgames.com/p/goat-simulator-3 |
| itch.io | Direct Game Page URL | https://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.