IVG Game Library - Rules and Guidelines

[HundredProofSam]

Introducing the IVG Game Library

 

 

Console games can be expensive, even when you buy and sell them pre-owned in the IVG Trading Post. So, with so many great games coming out, as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X games to come, it’s the perfect time for us to bring back the IVG Game Library.

 

The IVG Game Library is an initiative we had first started in 2008, and for those who weren’t IVG members back then, the concept it simple. IVG community members volunteer to donate a game (or multiple games) that other members are free to borrow for a limited period of time. There are no fees involved, and no middlemen.

 

The library system is built on trust, and so there are a few eligibility criteria members would have to meet to be allowed to borrow or lend games in the IVG Game Library. You can read more about those eligibility criteria, library rules and other details below.

 

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

 

1. 20 reputation points + 5 positive trading feedbacks OR 50 reputation points
2. Donate a game that is approved by IVG Library Staff (see list of staff below)

 

RULES

Game eligibility

• Game donated must be on a current-gen platform that people will be interested in playing
• Only disc-based console games are accepted
• Games without original box and cover would be accepted
• The IVG Library Staff will judge whether a game is eligible for entry into the IVG Library
• The member who is sending the game bears the cost of courier
• Sender must use a well-reputed courier service to ship games to other members

 

Donating

• Donor agrees that if a game is lost or damaged, no compensation will be due
• If more than one person wants a game, a wait list will be created by the donor
• Donor may not ask for the game back while it is with a borrow during its borrowing period
• Donor may ask for the game back once borrowing period is over and there are no other members in the wait list
• Donors cannot request their donated games back while they are borrowing a game from the library
• Members may donate more than one game; additional games do not require Library Staff approval

 

Borrowing

• Borrowing period would be 2 weeks from date of receipt. In exceptional cases where games are long, it can be 1 month. Borrowing period to be decided by Library staff
• Once the borrowing period is over, member must courier game to next person in wait list
• A member may only borrow a new game once the previously borrowed game has been received by next borrower or donor
• If there is no one in the wait list, game may be kept until someone else requests it or returned to donor – whatever donor prefers
• Members may not borrow more than one game at a time

 

PROCEDURE

Membership

• Once you have met the above library membership criteria, you may contact one of the IVG Library Staff members
• When contacting IVG Library Staff member, mention 1) The game you would like to donate, 2) The platform, and 3) The condition of the game – with/without box, etc
• Do check the game request thread here to see if you can fulfill a request added there.
• Final decision on whether a game will be accepted into the library rests with the Library Staff

 

Donation

• Once membership into library is approved, donor must open a new topic/thread in the IVG Library section
• Library game threads must follow the naming system: [LIB] Name of game (Platform). For example, if you are donating Doom Eternal for PS4, the thread title should be [LIB] Doom Eternal (PS4)
• Donor must share pics of the game and box at the time of listing it in the library along with picture carrying IVG display name and date – games without original box will also be accepted
• Donor must also reserve the first reply in that thread, which he must update as and when the game has been borrowed or returned. It must also contain the wait list for the game
• When the game is requested by a library member, the donor must dispatch the same at the earliest convenience. Cost to be borne by sender.
• Donor is obliged to lend donated game to any library member who requests the game

 

Borrowing

• Members interested in borrowing a game must comment in the game’s respective library thread
• Before borrowing a game, the member must show their post proving that previously borrowed game has been returned
• Borrower must update the game’s library thread once the game is received
• If received in damaged condition, borrower must share photos displaying the damage. If condition is not disclosed, it would be assumed that the game was received in good condition
• Borrowers must abide by the borrowing time periods
• Upon completion of borrowing period, borrower must dispatch the game to the next borrower on the wait list. Cost to be borne by the sender.
• If there are no other borrowers in the wait list, donor may request for it back. If so, dispatch game back to donor. Cost to be borne by sender

 

 

IVG Game Library Staff

 

@kmkaks

@b!T

@adity

@HundredProofSam

 

Edited October 11, 2020 by b!T

[Mr. Comingle]

Hi guys, 

Please take a note of these rules (also in the OP) before you submit a thread for approval.

Most of the threads submitted don't follow at least one of these.  

Donation

• Once membership into library is approved, donor must open a new topic/thread in the IVG Library section
• Library game threads must follow the naming system: [LIB] Name of game (Platform). For example, if you are donating Doom Eternal for PS4, the thread title should be [LIB] Doom Eternal (PS4)
• Donor must share pics of the game and box at the time of listing it in the library along with picture carrying IVG display name and date – games without original box will also be accepted
• Donor must also reserve the first reply in that thread, which he must update as and when the game has been borrowed or returned. It must also contain the wait list for the game
• When the game is requested by a library member, the donor must dispatch the same at the earliest convenience. Cost to be borne by sender.
• Donor is obliged to lend donated game to any library member who requests the game

Edited August 7, 2020 by adity

[rishu1228]

How can we earn reputation points and where are they displayed?

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[North]

17 minutes ago, rishu1228 said:

How can we earn reputation points and where are they displayed?

 

You can see the count on your profile. Its the number right above the number of posts. 

 

As you continue to be a part of the forum and engage in discussion, you'll earn these points. Welcome to IVG  

[iamgulshan]

Request any admin of the IVG library to get in touch with me, I would like to be a member and need some information regarding the game(s) to donate. Thanks.

[dylanjosh]

5 minutes ago, iamgulshan said:

Request any admin of the IVG library to get in touch with me, I would like to be a member and need some information regarding the game(s) to donate. Thanks.

 

You can contact Game Library Staff / Mods

@adity

@b!T

@Assassins Creed

[b!T]

2 hours ago, iamgulshan said:

Request any admin of the IVG library to get in touch with me, I would like to be a member and need some information regarding the game(s) to donate. Thanks.

 

DM me , @adity or @kmkaks with your query.

[djdgr8]

Question: Can the original donor take a game back from circulation. Say if after a year they want to sell the game to get some funds. Provided they have 1 game as donation at any point of time or they are not allowed to borrow until they do?

[Assassins Creed]

On 1/19/2021 at 12:57 PM, djdgr8 said:

Question: Can the original donor take a game back from circulation. Say if after a year they want to sell the game to get some funds. Provided they have 1 game as donation at any point of time or they are not allowed to borrow until they do?

 

Provided you have one game in circulation you can be part of Library, any moment you have no games for Librarby you lose the borrowing rights..

[djdgr8]

Makes sense thanks!

[SkinTightTuna]

I feel we should keep a rule something like the applicator must have joined the forums 365 or 180 days prior to applying for library membership as well besides the reputation and tp feedback requirement

Edited February 18, 2021 by SkinTightTuna
Maybe a year perhaps is far better

[TheGothamChampion]

Are only ps4 games allowed to become members?

[AtheK]

Xbox one also. 

[North]

On 1/26/2021 at 11:14 AM, djdgr8 said:

Makes sense thanks!

 

You haven't added a reserved post to your library thread, so I'm not commenting there yet but I'd like to borrow Persona 5.......

[djdgr8]

1 hour ago, Chirag2001 said:

 

You haven't added a reserved post to your library thread, so I'm not commenting there yet but I'd like to borrow Persona 5.......

It's part of the main post and dm me your address I will have it sent today or tomorrow.

[SkinTightTuna]

On 2/18/2021 at 4:10 PM, SkinTightTuna said:

I feel we should keep a rule something like the applicator must have joined the forums 365 or 180 days prior to applying for library membership as well besides the reputation and tp feedback requirement

@b!T

@HundredProofSam

Any views on my post?

[b!T]

56 minutes ago, SkinTightTuna said:

@b!T

@HundredProofSam

Any views on my post?

 

We haven't discussed about this yet. Will see what we can do.

[b!T]

Few IVGians have been DM'ing to be added to the library but the games they are willing to donate are a bit old. Initially we were pretty lenient abt the games, but we think it's better if the applicants can donate a recent game like with in two years from the date of application.

 

This is to make sure all members benefit from it by having a decent collection of recent titles to play.

 

Also rare games which are older than 2 years will be accepted based on the availability of the game.

[djdgr8]

@b!T How about if a game hasn't been borrowed in 8-12 months the owner needs to put in another game to be a part of the library. They can take the older donated game back. This makes sure the games that aren't being used are taken out of circulation and there is influx of new or in demand games.

This will need an honor system as 2 people can pretty much game the system but might be worth looking into.

[b!T]

3 hours ago, djdgr8 said:

@b!T How about if a game hasn't been borrowed in 8-12 months the owner needs to put in another game to be a part of the library. They can take the older donated game back. This makes sure the games that aren't being used are taken out of circulation and there is influx of new or in demand games.

This will need an honor system as 2 people can pretty much game the system but might be worth looking into.

 

Yes, this is worth looking into. Will discuss with other mods.