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Shoutbox & Other Adjustments
Started by Fire Blazer, Jul 16 2013 07:05 AM
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#1
Posted 16 July 2013 - 07:05 AM
Hey guys,
I made some adjustments to the forums recently.
First, the normal shoutbox view should now have timestamps on its messages.
I've also updated the menus at the top to link to the Portal (which I just set up), the place to change your Shoutbox Settings (there's a good reason I abbreviated it "SBox Settings" but I don't feel like explaining), and the IRC chat. I took out a couple highly unused links like the Help menu and the War Grounds (that's right, no more archaic text-based Army System anymore... ).
I also took out the phpBB and IPB 2.0 skins. They're too generic and bland and the skin list was a bit cluttered. I'm not a huge fan of clutter and quantity isn't really quality in this case (personally I think Lethal is like, the best looking skin, straight-up).
Regarding the SBox Settings, you can change it so that when you view the full shoutbox, you view it normally, as an iFrame (not suggested), or a "pop-up" (it says pop-up but it didn't actually work like a pop-up for me, though ctrl+clicking might help with that...). You can also change a few other settings or hide it entirely (though that would make me rather sad).
Anyhow, the idea is I wanted to promote chatting in the shoutbox a little more is all. People are also free to down the refresh time or use the IRC chat if they need faster-paced chatting.
Lastly, I'd like to work on getting a lot of new "smilies" AKA emoticons but I was hoping someone could help me here as this is far from my field of expertise. Even something simple would be appreciated.
I may have more updates soon so let me know what you think of these and stay tuned.
- Blazer
I made some adjustments to the forums recently.
First, the normal shoutbox view should now have timestamps on its messages.
I've also updated the menus at the top to link to the Portal (which I just set up), the place to change your Shoutbox Settings (there's a good reason I abbreviated it "SBox Settings" but I don't feel like explaining), and the IRC chat. I took out a couple highly unused links like the Help menu and the War Grounds (that's right, no more archaic text-based Army System anymore... ).
I also took out the phpBB and IPB 2.0 skins. They're too generic and bland and the skin list was a bit cluttered. I'm not a huge fan of clutter and quantity isn't really quality in this case (personally I think Lethal is like, the best looking skin, straight-up).
Regarding the SBox Settings, you can change it so that when you view the full shoutbox, you view it normally, as an iFrame (not suggested), or a "pop-up" (it says pop-up but it didn't actually work like a pop-up for me, though ctrl+clicking might help with that...). You can also change a few other settings or hide it entirely (though that would make me rather sad).
Anyhow, the idea is I wanted to promote chatting in the shoutbox a little more is all. People are also free to down the refresh time or use the IRC chat if they need faster-paced chatting.
Lastly, I'd like to work on getting a lot of new "smilies" AKA emoticons but I was hoping someone could help me here as this is far from my field of expertise. Even something simple would be appreciated.
I may have more updates soon so let me know what you think of these and stay tuned.
- Blazer
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#2
Posted 16 July 2013 - 07:58 AM
Couple Updates:
The Downloads section is a W.I.P.
It will allow people to add files (but not upload them to the forums itself) and put them up for download. They have to be approved to be put up, but it will allow people to say, post hacks, utilities, or anything else they feel like and keep track of the download/target it towards FES members... if that makes sense.
As for actual download space, I'd like to offer a shared space of about 10GB online for all Fire Emblem Shrine members to share. Unfortunately there are security issues with this, mostly with random people figuring out how to login and deleting people's files off the server (lol), so I'm afraid this isn't very practical. However, I -can- allow people to have private access to the Fire Emblem Shrine mainsite for them to upload files and have direct links, e.g.
http://www.feshrine....AwesomeFile.zip
If anyone so wishes. If people think this would be cool and they could make use of it (granted I don't have enough space for everyone to upload 10GB movies or any sort of pirated files but still), let me know and I can work towards creating a system for people to get accounts (I will likely make it a form where I manually approve people as to only have active members have space partitioned for them). If not then that's that, I'm just trying to do some things for you guys to help your experience however you can.
I'm afraid that's probably all the forum work I'll be doing for today, expect some mainsite updates soon though as there's quite a lot to do there (and I'm always looking for help if anyone has free time and likes Fire Emblem... XD).
The Downloads section is a W.I.P.
It will allow people to add files (but not upload them to the forums itself) and put them up for download. They have to be approved to be put up, but it will allow people to say, post hacks, utilities, or anything else they feel like and keep track of the download/target it towards FES members... if that makes sense.
As for actual download space, I'd like to offer a shared space of about 10GB online for all Fire Emblem Shrine members to share. Unfortunately there are security issues with this, mostly with random people figuring out how to login and deleting people's files off the server (lol), so I'm afraid this isn't very practical. However, I -can- allow people to have private access to the Fire Emblem Shrine mainsite for them to upload files and have direct links, e.g.
http://www.feshrine....AwesomeFile.zip
If anyone so wishes. If people think this would be cool and they could make use of it (granted I don't have enough space for everyone to upload 10GB movies or any sort of pirated files but still), let me know and I can work towards creating a system for people to get accounts (I will likely make it a form where I manually approve people as to only have active members have space partitioned for them). If not then that's that, I'm just trying to do some things for you guys to help your experience however you can.
I'm afraid that's probably all the forum work I'll be doing for today, expect some mainsite updates soon though as there's quite a lot to do there (and I'm always looking for help if anyone has free time and likes Fire Emblem... XD).
Signature thanks to Shu.
#3
Posted 16 July 2013 - 08:05 AM
BICH I OWN SWAG
#4
Posted 16 July 2013 - 04:48 PM
LOL. Well this seems cool though I'll have to waot a few days to try it out. Yay for more shout box!
P.S. I now have internet on my phone BTW.
P.S. I now have internet on my phone BTW.
This won't be removed until Chile wins the World Cup - Started 24/06/12
BTW, I take map requests if anyone wants to make one XD, just send me a PM and I'll most likely accept. If you wanna see some of previous work you can visit my gallery here, I'd skip to the end because I've improved alot XD.
#5
Posted 16 July 2013 - 07:37 PM
lol sweet
I was thinking we need more FE-themed ones though (preferably FE13 since it's the freshest game in the series)
I was thinking we need more FE-themed ones though (preferably FE13 since it's the freshest game in the series)
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#6
Posted 16 July 2013 - 09:57 PM
i'll make some fe13 smileys of characters i don't care for if in turn you also add smileys of characters i do like such as vanessa tharja
#7
Posted 16 July 2013 - 11:31 PM
lol if you're the one making them I don't particularly care
as long as they look good/are fitting lol
as long as they look good/are fitting lol
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#8
Posted 21 July 2013 - 01:54 AM
Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but how do I use the IRC chat XD, it asks for a username and password and I don't know what to put there...
This won't be removed until Chile wins the World Cup - Started 24/06/12
BTW, I take map requests if anyone wants to make one XD, just send me a PM and I'll most likely accept. If you wanna see some of previous work you can visit my gallery here, I'd skip to the end because I've improved alot XD.
#9
Posted 21 July 2013 - 04:24 AM
you don't even have to put a password in. just type your name and you're in
#10
Posted 23 July 2013 - 03:15 AM
yeah just whatevz dude
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