Our new forum software

Wobbly Goblin · 10-09-2007, 08:33 AM

I just wanted to point out a few features that you may not have seen yet. First off, it you're not happy with the dark color...simply scroll to the bottom on any page and you'll find a small drop menu in the lower left corner. Our current default template is called "hallowGreen". You can change that at anytime by simply selecting another template from that menu. We'll be adding several more templates in the coming weeks.

Moving on. This software is amazing. In fact, it's far better then anything else I've ever seen. For example:

1. You can include pretty much any type of video you'd like by simply adding the address (url) to your post. At that point the software examines the link and frames it with the appropriate video viewer. You can see an example of what I'm talking about here. You'll notice that Maze posted a couple of "MySpaceTV" video links. The software automatically took those links and framed them with the appropriate viewer. It would have done the same thing YouTube, Break, Amazon, Google...etc. Very cool feature!

2. The software automatically rescales remotely hosted images. In other words, the maximum default width of posted images is 640 pixels. You can change the maximum height and width to whatever you want through your control panel. What that means is if someone posts an image that exceeds your maximum limits, the image is automatically rescaled for you. You can see an example here. You'll notice that The Green Guy posted an image that was wider the 640 pixels, so the software automatically rescaled it for you...but the best part is it added a click-able bar for you to see the image in full scale. Awesome!

3. The arcade is pretty incredible too. It came with 8 games, but adding new games is a snap...so let me know if you have a particular game you'd like to see included. I can't promise they'll have it, but I'll certainly look for you.

4. The calendar will send you a reminder of events. You can select that option from each event screen.

There's a lot more that I'd like to point out, but it's getting late...so I'll get to it later.

Enjoy

The Green Guy · 10-11-2007, 03:49 PM

Everybody check out the template Kembara2! (currently a work in progress test template)

DESTOROYER · 10-12-2007, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by The Green Guy

Everybody check out the template Kembara2! (currently a work in progress test template)

I like the layout of that template GG, and the background image is cool and all, but I wouldn't have that as the background image, but that's why we have other layouts!

The Green Guy · 10-12-2007, 06:18 AM

Yeah its just a test template while wobbly and I figure out how to modify and design em.

DESTOROYER · 10-13-2007, 08:27 AM

Guys, the site looks awesome, keep up the amazing work!!

Wobbly Goblin · 10-13-2007, 08:37 AM

We're almost there:
1. Drop menu's - Done. (Yes Desto, I was able to use the last 24 hour link you suggested)
2. Photo gallery - Done.
3. Gamertags and xbox live links added under avatar - Done.
4. New members can ad their Xbox gamertag when registering - Done.

In the works:
1. The Green Guy is currently working on custom templates (see lower left corner of every page).
2. Games list and Halo stats link (on the back burner).
3. Remotely hosted avatars (on the back burner).
4. Last 50 posts page (on the back burner).

Notes:
1. New members cannot post until they've clicked on a link that's automatically sent to the email address they have provided during registration. This was done in response to the recent pornography posted by internet robots.
2. Our Xbox Leader board has been moved to the "Statistics" menu (upper left side).
3. I'll tackle the "back burner" projects as my PHP programing skills increase.

Enjoy!

Wobbly Goblin · 10-13-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DESTOROYER

Guys, the site looks awesome, keep up the amazing work!!

Thanks Desto

Greyfox60 · 10-13-2007, 04:48 PM

Does this mean we will actually start SEEING you in some of the games that this gaming site you guys have created is for? lol

Great job Wob!

Wobbly Goblin · 10-13-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox60

Does this mean we will actually start SEEING you in some of the games that this gaming site you guys have created is for? lol

Great job Wob!

HaHaHa...yep, sure does! In fact, I was playing with Tree & Todd earlier today.

Thanks Fox!