Save & Resume Incomplete Submissions

📋 Summary

Allow users to save incomplete submissions and return to them later, rather than requiring everything to be submitted in a single session.

❗ Problem

The current submission flow requires users to complete everything at once:

• Large or complex submissions take significant time

• Contributors may lose progress if they leave or refresh

• No way to gradually build high quality submissions

• Discourages contributions for more detailed or niche entries

This creates friction and reduces contribution quality.

💡 Proposal

Introduce draft support for submissions:

• Allow users to:

  • Save submissions as drafts

  • Return and edit later

• Support drafts for:

  • Game entries

  • Media uploads

  • Metadata edits

• Provide a simple “My Drafts” section for management

• Allow users to submit once ready

🧩 Use Cases

• A contributor gathers metadata over multiple sessions

• A user uploads media gradually instead of all at once

• A detailed submission is refined before being submitted

• Contributors avoid losing progress due to interruptions

📦 Benefits

• Encourages higher quality submissions

• Reduces frustration and lost work

• Supports more complex contributions

• Improves overall contributor experience

⚠️ Considerations

• Draft storage and cleanup policies may be needed

• UI should clearly distinguish drafts from submitted items

• Should remain simple and lightweight

✅ Outcome

Draft support allows contributors to work more flexibly, leading to better quality submissions and a smoother contribution experience.