Metadata settings are really hidden and people new to itch not know about it. Many of them don't know about it even when they have many games/assets uploaded...

I propose the following solutions:

1. Add an opportunity to set metadata in creation time
2. Add pop up menu (immediately after project creation) that encourages people to set metadata
3. Add text about metadata in the end of the project creation page to notify creator that he/she should go there after uploading project
4. Add proposal to set metadata inside emails you are sending to the creators when they published project but didn't change theme or added screenshots...

For those who are here accidentally and don't know where metadata is read it https://itch.io/t/2923877/setting-engine-metadata

P.S I am a bit tired to write comments to people that they can set metadata for their projects (even if it is the same messages ctrl+c ctrl+v)

Thank you very much :-)

Brooo yeah ! also, it was confusing looking for licenses back then. Metadatawouldve helped alot

Thanks for sharing these tips. I'll share this with other creators I know. 

I agree with this, I didn't know about Metadata until you told me about it. It's a major help to solve any issues or misunderstandings about licensing which is so important for asset packs

Thanks for sharing these tips about metadata! You helped me to set licenses correctly!! =).

Thanks for sharing this information.

Thanks for sharing !

Totally agree, it would be a lot of help as it's kind of tricky to find the metadata option!

Thanks for letting me know. I don't know why itch would hide the "Release info > License" option away in the third tab.

Fully support this! I didn’t even know this existed until OP sent me a comment. Super important for game assets.

Yes, nice idea!

I fully support the proposal to make metadata more visible to interested users. It will improve discoverability and enhance the overall user experience on the platform.

Verry helpfull, thank you.

i will see how i can share this with other itch users without disturbing too much.

i found the metadata because i am the kind of people who explores the Windows settings after i install Windows. but most people don’t even touch the Windows settings, so i understand how — without encouragement — they would not want to change any game page settings beyond the first page.

this is indeed a good idea

Thank you for this. It is indeed a good idea. Full support.

Thank you very much, Full support

I fully support this. Absolutely had no idea about this till I saw your comment.

lets a go, great idea!

We support this!

I agree, thank you for sharing this information.

I fully support these ideas! Thank you for telling me about metadata as I would have never set a license if you hadn't have mentioned it :)

thanks for the info

Thank you so much! Full support! 

Totally agree with this, we need it!

I fully support this suggestion and believe that implementing them would greatly enhance the user experience on the platform.

Thanks for bringing this up! This has my support. :)

He is absolutely right. I had no idea. He literally had to comment on one of my asset packs and guide me through the whole thing. dustdfg's solutions would help out a lot, new and older creators alike.

I often forget about adding metadata to what I publish, so yes, I support this idea.

+100500!

I support this idea.

100% behind this idea!

Metadata are indeed very hidden. Great proposal. Thanks for giving this option more attention!

Thank you so much!! 

I support this guy's proposal.  If there is an alternative viewpoint, I don't know about it, but this does seem like a good point he's making.

I support this. I've recently released some free assets and this would be really useful in helping them get into the hands of those who would use them.

Thanks!

i vote , yeah

Yes, motivating to fill in the metadata of the items in store is very useful, it is appreciated that they suggest it when uploading new items.

Thanks mate didn't even know about the metadata section until you informed me, you've been a big help

Full support 

Thanks for your tips. 👍

I support it. 

Awesome work!

Thank you so much, I didn't even know that!

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the metadata is too hidden and often goes unnoticed (giving rise to questions that if they were more visible everything would be clearer and it would be faster for the creator of the project as well as for the one who wants to try/use it).

I support the idea.

Why the metadata gotta be hidden like that make it more accessible 

thank you i had no idea about metadata thing

I fully support this, I didn't know about this and I think it is really important

nice call!

i jump on the bandwagon. this is important for foss projects and advocates of open culture, as well as to asset creators, as well as asset users who are looking for assets that are compatible with their project.

I was looking for it while creating the post and until the comment came up to tell me where it was, I was lost.  It would be nice to have it as an option during creation time.

This can be very useful for setting things like licenses and such

I absolutely agree. I even knew about this option (set it for other asset packs before), but forgot about that for my most recent upload. If this were part of the original Edit page, we won't miss it that easily!

This is the very useful tips, thank you for the information.

Thanks for the advice. I've now added metadata to all my games and assets. I agree Itch should push setting metadata for new projects.

I agree with this, mostly because I keep forgetting to set it

Fully support this!  This is so helpful! I actually was just learning about metadata this week in my photography class and how you can set it in adobe light-room. I had no idea itch.io supported it too!!! I have been making digital art for years and literally just learned what metadata is... (yep I'm slow haha!) thank you so much for sharing this! It is really important and helpful for fellow creators. 

lmao i just got hit by that comment, thank you for telling me and i absolutely agree with this proposal

Agreed, and the Engines & Tools section of Metadata is very limited, not every engine is listed, like the OHRRPGCE engine used to make one of my games wasn't listed, so I couldn't add it.

AGREED!! i feel like this would be very helpful. i'm new to itch.io and i really didn't pay it any mind until OP asked me, and later sent me their post explaining where to add it when i expressed confusion

Making metadata more visible would be very helpful!

This is a really good idea. Meta data is buried

Nice to know! I didn't find it by myself either.

Already knew about it since I have a tendency to go into every minor detail when I'm doing something new.

But it's one of those things that need to be way more accessible!
Not everyone's gonna dig through every nook and cranny, can get exhausting ._.

I absolutely agree. Is helpful to find assets more easily and also for creators how to use assets!

+1 , thanks! I didnt know, ( not even Claus xD)

i just noticed the Metadata tab (and every other tab besides Edit game) only shows up when editing a saved game, not when creating a new game. no wonder so many people miss the Metadata tab.

My friend, thank you very much, I am such a ignorant about all this stuff, I am just an Oldman that loves making pixel art, Thank you for  this tip! Cheers!