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Victoria La: How to fix a bug in existing game

2026-01-04T16:01:08Z

How to fix a bug in existing game

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	You can get the welcome email re-sent from the login page using the "Welcome email not received?" link.		You can get the welcome email re-sent from the login page using the "Welcome email not received?" link.
	In case of a persistent issue, you can file a support request from the [https://studio.boardgamearena.com/support studio support page].		In case of a persistent issue, you can file a support request from the [https://studio.boardgamearena.com/support studio support page].


			== How to fix a bug in existing game ==

			* First, you need to join the dev team and create a first tutorial game. Without this, you won't be able to understand the code or debug: https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/How_to_join_BGA_developer_team
			* Then you need to contact the original developer and make sure they want your help. The original developer is listed in the credits (if it says "developed by BGA," it was the original team). If you cannot get in contact with them, ask on the General channel on the dev Discord. Fixing bugs in old games is not always a good idea - you will likely break something else.
			* If you get a "no" answer, don't give up. There is a big list of abandoned games that may need volunteers, and there are always publishers asking for volunteers for their games (or you can just check the licenses we have). More about licensed games can be found here: https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/Create_a_game_in_BGA_Studio:_Complete_Walkthrough#Select_a_First_Game
			* Finally, to actually start working on a game: on the project list http://studio.boardgamearena.com/#!projects, find the game (you may have to check the "Already published" button) and request read-only access. Then use the project you created during the tutorial (or create a new one) and use the Copy feature to copy the code of that project into yours. In the control panel of YOUR new project, it's in the right bottom.
			* If you lost in any of these steps ask fellow developers on dev Discord (link is on main wiki https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/Studio#Other_resources)



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Thoun at 08:55, 6 October 2025

2025-10-06T08:55:41Z

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	== What is the PHP reference version? ==		== What is the PHP reference version? ==

	Your game module should be compatible with PHP 8.2.		Your game module should be compatible with PHP 8.4.
	Some other version information can be found here https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/Studio_file_reference#software_versions.		Some other version information can be found here https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/Studio_file_reference#software_versions.

Thoun at 10:27, 12 August 2024

2024-08-12T10:27:17Z

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	== What is the PHP reference version? ==		== What is the PHP reference version? ==

	Your game module should be compatible with PHP 7.4.		Your game module should be compatible with PHP 8.2.
	Some other version information can be found here https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/Studio_file_reference#software_versions.		Some other version information can be found here https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/Studio_file_reference#software_versions.

Victoria La: /* I updated the images in the 'img' folder of my game, but they don't show? */

2023-07-05T22:36:27Z

I updated the images in the 'img' folder of my game, but they don't show?

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	'''Concerning game_box.png, game_icon.png and publisher.png''':		'''Concerning game_box.png, game_icon.png and publisher.png''':
	You must use "Reload game box image" function from "Control Panel / Manage Games / Your game" to make your change visible.		You must use "Reload game box image" function from "Control Panel / Manage Games / Your game" to make your change visible.
			After game is released (alpha) these images should be updated using meta-data manager

	'''Concerning other images''':		'''Concerning other images''':

Een: Welcome email + support page

2022-09-19T11:20:28Z

Welcome email + support page

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	== I registered on Studio but did not receive email ==		== I registered on Studio but did not receive email ==

	If you ~~using standard~~ email ~~address~~ (~~such as gmail~~, ~~yahoo, outlook) its~~ in junk folder~~, search for "bga"~~.		If you did not get email, search for "Welcome on BGA Studio" in your email client (just like that), it sometimes ends up in junk folder.

	If you use some proprietary email address, it possible that your mail server denies emails from bga~~, in this case write to studio@boardgamearena.com to request an admin to resend the email (please specify the login name you have chosen)~~. ~~Don't attempt~~ to register again with same email, it likely ~~will~~ fail ~~again~~. But if you have ~~alternative~~ standard email ~~account~~ use it instead.		If you cannot find it, and you use some weird proprietary email address, it possible that your mail server denies emails from bga.
			You can try to register again with the same email, but it likely fail telling you that your account has already been created. But if you have standard email such as gmail, yahoo, outlook use it instead.

			You can get the welcome email re-sent from the login page using the "Welcome email not received?" link.
			In case of a persistent issue, you can file a support request from the [https://studio.boardgamearena.com/support studio support page].


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Victoria La at 23:23, 16 May 2022

2022-05-16T23:23:23Z

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	If you use some proprietary email address, it possible that your mail server denies emails from bga, in this case write to studio@boardgamearena.com to request an admin to resend the email (please specify the login name you have chosen). Don't attempt to register again with same email, it likely will fail again. But if you have alternative standard email account use it instead.		If you use some proprietary email address, it possible that your mail server denies emails from bga, in this case write to studio@boardgamearena.com to request an admin to resend the email (please specify the login name you have chosen). Don't attempt to register again with same email, it likely will fail again. But if you have alternative standard email account use it instead.



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Victoria La: /* Should I use images free from copyright? */

2022-01-24T23:42:42Z

Should I use images free from copyright?

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	You can also used shared images provided by boardgame arena - logos, some action buttons, card, meeples, decks.		You can also used shared images provided by boardgame arena - logos, some action buttons, card, meeples, decks.

	If you looking for an icon for an action (i.e. arrow, zoom, search, gears, etc), BGA has access to Font Awesome. It awesome. But please check icon set for a version that BGA has installed.		If you looking for an icon for an action (i.e. arrow, zoom, search, gears, etc), BGA has access to Font Awesome. It is awesome. But please check icon set for a version that BGA has installed.

	== I registered on Studio but did not receive email ==		== I registered on Studio but did not receive email ==

Victoria La: /* Should I use images free from copyright? */

2022-01-24T23:42:25Z

Should I use images free from copyright?

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	You can also used shared images provided by boardgame arena - logos, some action buttons, card, meeples, decks.		You can also used shared images provided by boardgame arena - logos, some action buttons, card, meeples, decks.

			If you looking for an icon for an action (i.e. arrow, zoom, search, gears, etc), BGA has access to Font Awesome. It awesome. But please check icon set for a version that BGA has installed.

	== I registered on Studio but did not receive email ==		== I registered on Studio but did not receive email ==

Victoria La: /* I can't edit the files in my game directory, it looks like they are readonly. What's happening? */

2022-01-24T23:40:10Z

I can't edit the files in my game directory, it looks like they are readonly. What's happening?

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	You can lose access sometimes if you add another developer as read/write or admin.		You can lose access sometimes if you add another developer as read/write or admin.

			To fix you can re-add yourself as Admin. Never remove youself! Just type your own name in user list and select Admin role (in control panel on studio for a specific game).

	Maybe there is a maintenance operation underway.		Maybe there is a maintenance operation underway.

Victoria La: /* What is the PHP reference version? */

2022-01-24T23:37:25Z

What is the PHP reference version?

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	Your game module should be compatible with PHP 7.4.		Your game module should be compatible with PHP 7.4.
			Some other version information can be found here https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/Studio_file_reference#software_versions.

	== What should I use to access the files through SFTP? ==		== What should I use to access the files through SFTP? ==