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The PC Gaming Shelter is a massive preservation project dedicated to ensuring that the digital history of PC gaming—its games, mods, and the veterans who built its communities—is never lost to time. | The PC Gaming Shelter is a massive preservation project dedicated to ensuring that the digital history of PC gaming—its games, mods, and the veterans who built its communities—is never lost to time. | ||
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If you appreciate the work being done here and want to help fund the infrastructure, consider a monthly or one-time donation. | If you appreciate the work being done here and want to help fund the infrastructure, consider a monthly or one-time donation. | ||
Patreon: Join our "Vault Guardian" tiers to get behind-the-scenes access to the archival process. | |||
Direct Support: [Insert Link to Ko-fi or PayPal]. | |||
2. Shop Through Our Affiliate Links | 2. Shop Through Our Affiliate Links | ||
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You can support the archive at no extra cost to you by using our links when you purchase games or hardware. A small commission from your purchase goes directly toward our server bills. | You can support the archive at no extra cost to you by using our links when you purchase games or hardware. A small commission from your purchase goes directly toward our server bills. | ||
GOG.com: Purchase DRM-free classics through our [Affiliate Link]. | |||
Amazon: Support us while buying new PC components or gear via our [Affiliate Link]. | |||
Humble Bundle: Grab a bundle and support preservation at the same time through our [Affiliate Link]. | |||
3. Data & Knowledge Preservation | 3. Data & Knowledge Preservation | ||
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Money isn't the only way to help. Information is our most valuable resource. | Money isn't the only way to help. Information is our most valuable resource. | ||
Project Leads: If you have internal information, old design documents, or rare patches for defunct projects, please contact us. | |||
Beta/Alpha Versions: We are looking for early builds of games that never saw a final release. | |||
Correcting History: If you find an error in our database regarding a specific game or player community, please let us know. | |||
4. Spread the Word | 4. Spread the Word | ||
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The more people know about the Shelter, the more history we can save. | The more people know about the Shelter, the more history we can save. | ||
Link to our archive on forums, Discord, and social media. | |||
Invite old clan mates and developers to contribute their stories. | |||
Revision as of 19:35, 19 February 2026
The PC Gaming Shelter is a massive preservation project dedicated to ensuring that the digital history of PC gaming—its games, mods, and the veterans who built its communities—is never lost to time.
Operating an archive of this scale involves significant costs for high-speed server infrastructure, massive storage arrays, and professional development. Every contribution helps us keep the "Shelter" open and accessible to all. How You Can Help 1. Financial Contributions
If you appreciate the work being done here and want to help fund the infrastructure, consider a monthly or one-time donation.
Patreon: Join our "Vault Guardian" tiers to get behind-the-scenes access to the archival process. Direct Support: [Insert Link to Ko-fi or PayPal].
2. Shop Through Our Affiliate Links
You can support the archive at no extra cost to you by using our links when you purchase games or hardware. A small commission from your purchase goes directly toward our server bills.
GOG.com: Purchase DRM-free classics through our [Affiliate Link]. Amazon: Support us while buying new PC components or gear via our [Affiliate Link]. Humble Bundle: Grab a bundle and support preservation at the same time through our [Affiliate Link].
3. Data & Knowledge Preservation
Money isn't the only way to help. Information is our most valuable resource.
Project Leads: If you have internal information, old design documents, or rare patches for defunct projects, please contact us. Beta/Alpha Versions: We are looking for early builds of games that never saw a final release. Correcting History: If you find an error in our database regarding a specific game or player community, please let us know.
4. Spread the Word
The more people know about the Shelter, the more history we can save.
Link to our archive on forums, Discord, and social media. Invite old clan mates and developers to contribute their stories.
