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This time it's for real, we will soon have a functioning homepage. The format will be different in that we won't have separate sections for news and previews on each console. Instead we will feature editorials on various gaming related topics. Formal reviews will be included too, but the focus will be on the opinion articles.
We're still determining whether or not we are going to use a flashy pre-made template (which costs money) or use a vb portal system. The portal system integrates the homepage directly into the forums. No designing is needed since the templates are already there. Whatever style we use for the forums should carry over.
Now Dyne has graciously agreed to let us harvest his internal organs to pay for the template. I told him that wasn't necessary but he has insisted on the extraction of at least one kidney. If something doesn't work out or if Dyne does not survive the procedure we will probably go with the portal.
In the meantime we need to collect content to post to the homepage. We will not have a formal writing staff; instead we will accept submissions from everyone. I know there are reviews and formal articles floating around here from previous attempts at making a page. Thanks for your help in this.
GameMaster
03-05-2004, 08:57 PM
Yay! The Return of Homepage! :)
Is there a specific grand opening date?
The Germanator
03-05-2004, 10:19 PM
Can we write on the topic of our choice? Or are there certain issues you would like people to tackle?
I won't tell you what to write on - I may have suggestions some of the time.
Vampyr
03-05-2004, 10:46 PM
I'm going to get all my reviews and editorials from GamingNow.
Jonbo298
03-05-2004, 10:55 PM
And a quick note from me. NO PLAGIARISM (ie: Dont just copy and paste other views and call it your original)
Vampyr
03-06-2004, 12:38 AM
Ok, I have a question.
I have all my old GamingNow reviews and editorials saved on my harddrive. When I typed them, I typed them using html code. Should I submit them like this, or would it be easier for me to go through and remove the coding, and just alter the text using word features, like "italics" instead of "<i></i>"?
You should probably use the forum codes "[] [/]" instead of html. It's looking like we'll be going with the portal system for the time being, but ask Dyne to be sure.
We're not running HTML on these forums-- I think because it's a portal and we're going straight through vB itself.. that the vB rules will apply. Any images too, use [IMG] tags; you know, standard procedures. For the portal, it's all going to be literally attached to vB, where we post in secret forums and it shows up on the front page. I had it going with my old site for a while.
But yeah, anticipate the portal. It's so easy to change it to HTML anyways afterwards.
Happydude
03-06-2004, 01:45 AM
We're not running HTML on these forums-- I think because it's a portal and we're going straight through vB itself.. that the vB rules will apply. Any images too, use [IMG] tags; you know, standard procedures. For the portal, it's all going to be literally attached to vB, where we post in secret forums and it shows up on the front page. I had it going with my old site for a while.
But yeah, anticipate the portal. It's so easy to change it to HTML anyways afterwards.
does that mean you're not donating any organs???? you selfish bastard!!!!!
:p
Well, we have to go into legal shenanigans.. like, somebody has ownership to my heart, so that's gone...
:sneaky:
Jonbo298
03-06-2004, 02:43 AM
I'll take the legs
No, I'm still going to need those to kick ass.
Jonbo298
03-06-2004, 03:09 AM
Then give me your hands!:D
Alright we need those submissions... Can't launch a site w/o content. Send everything to gametavernnews@hotmail.com. We mainly need opinion topics on any videogame-related issue, though we can use reviews too.
Vampyr
03-11-2004, 09:48 PM
Alright we need those submissions... Can't launch a site w/o content. Send everything to gametavernnews@hotmail.com. We mainly need opinion topics on any videogame-related issue, though we can use reviews too.
I'll have mine together and ready this weekend. I cant do much during the week. busy.
Crash
03-11-2004, 10:04 PM
Alright we need those submissions... Can't launch a site w/o content. Send everything to gametavernnews@hotmail.com. We mainly need opinion topics on any videogame-related issue, though we can use reviews too.
you're just mad cause gametavern@Hotmail.com is taken, TAKEN BY ME!!!! EVIL LAUGH!!!
Vampyr
03-14-2004, 08:20 PM
I submitted one review and one editorial just a few minutes ago. The review was called "state of nintendo", and the review was over Metroid Prime.
I forgot to put my username on it, so it has my real name, Zachary Wright. You can add "aka Vampyr" onto it if you want.
The Germanator
03-15-2004, 11:33 PM
I did a retrospective on the whole Mario Bros. 3 in 11 minutes video scandal for a friend's magazine. Any interest in that for the page?
jeepnut
03-16-2004, 01:59 PM
I did a retrospective on the whole Mario Bros. 3 in 11 minutes video scandal for a friend's magazine. Any interest in that for the page?
So the SMB3 video was a scam?
The Germanator
03-16-2004, 02:42 PM
So the SMB3 video was a scam?
Yep, read the link from this thread. http://www.gametavern.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7301
jeepnut
03-17-2004, 12:32 PM
Yep, read the link from this thread. http://www.gametavern.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7301
Thank you. Must have missed that one during Christmas Break. +rep for bringing me into the know.
Vampyr
03-19-2004, 11:17 AM
So, um, when is this thing going to be up?
GT News
03-19-2004, 11:17 AM
So, um, when is this thing going to be up?
Tell me more. Er, For every time, there is a season.
So, um, when is this thing going to be up?
On or before the 1st of April
The Germanator
03-23-2004, 12:18 AM
On or before the 1st of April
You aren't going to fool me that easily Mr. Neo. :cool:
I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about.
Alrighty, we could use some additional submissions as we have very few. This is your chance to tell the world your opinions. Yes, millions across globe will have access to your writings. :D Of course they have to visit the site first, but that's just a small technicality. And how can you go on with the knowledge that you could die tomorrow without having first written a treatise comparing & contrasting the 99 lives trick on level 3-1 of SMB with the role the Visigoths played in the overthrow of ancient Rome? It's sick I tell you. Act now, before it is too late.
Hero2
03-23-2004, 01:30 AM
If I had the energy I could write a review of "steel batalion" but Im too lazy I might though...probly not but who knows.
jeepnut
03-23-2004, 01:55 AM
If I had the energy I could write a review of "steel batalion" but Im too lazy I might though...probly not but who knows.
I just wish I could think of something video game related to write about.
Vampyr
03-29-2004, 11:19 AM
You should have 4 new reviews in your Inbox, Neo.
thatmariolover
03-29-2004, 11:24 AM
You should have 4 new reviews in your Inbox, Neo.
Ambitious...
The new page is up and running so if you like Vamp you can post the news yourself in the Editorials/Reviews forum which I'll give you access too. It will show up automatically on the homepage. I posted a couple threads for you which is why my avatar appears for some.
As an afterthought I've granted an additional privilege to P4 Platinum members - the ability to post articles on the homepage w/o prior permission.
Jonbo298
04-01-2004, 12:53 AM
Like it so far! I havent looked at the homepage more thorough yet because i wanted to get to the forums, but when i get home in a half hour or so I'll look at it more:p
Vampyr
04-01-2004, 11:10 AM
The new page is up and running so if you like Vamp you can post the news yourself in the Editorials/Reviews forum which I'll give you access too. It will show up automatically on the homepage. I posted a couple threads for you which is why my avatar appears for some.
As an afterthought I've granted an additional privilege to P4 Platinum members - the ability to post articles on the homepage w/o prior permission.
Ok, thanks Neo. And the new page is pretty suave. I've never seen another site quite like it. Do you want me to go ahead and post those four reviews I sent you the other day myself? I can do it right now if you want, it wouldnt take very long.
'nother enhancement - Dyne has moved the reputation pips below the post count instead of next to them. Looks cleaner that way wouldn't you say?
I just installed the Arcade and put up a new logo. However, permissions are all wonky, so you won't be able to play in the arcade--yet. I'm looking to fix it tomorrow after I get some sleep tonight; I can't seem to find the problem right now.
I didn't see anything obviously wrong, so it's most likely a coding error. I can go through it myself if you like.
Jonbo298
04-03-2004, 12:14 PM
Yeah, something is wrong with the permissions. I cant get in either.
GiMpY-wAnNaBe
04-03-2004, 12:18 PM
arcade won't let me in..... :baby:
Seven7
04-03-2004, 07:07 PM
I just installed the Arcade and put up a new logo. However, permissions are all wonky, so you won't be able to play in the arcade--yet. I'm looking to fix it tomorrow after I get some sleep tonight; I can't seem to find the problem right now. I see you decided to get some sleep rather then figure out the Arcade permissions problem since I left you early this morning. *yawns*
*sighs* /me remembers the late night... er rather very early mornings with you and EGW back then.
Oh we're going to get this arcade up tonight, I don't care whom we have to kill or who's lives we ruin, the arcade will be up tonight.
Seven7
04-03-2004, 07:52 PM
meanwhile the clock is ticking down...
http://www.varetire.org/Images/Gif/ticking.gif
GT News
04-03-2004, 07:52 PM
meanwhile the clock is ticking down...
http://www.varetire.org/Images/Gif/ticking.gif
And ticking down is meanwhile the clock.
What do you have that is ?
Can you speak any foreign languages?
Seven7
04-03-2004, 08:04 PM
I was just posting that time is running down as Neo plan's to have the Arcade working tonight.
Ok so I guess that last post didn't quite make sense as I am quite tired from staying up late on little sleep. I guess I also put the clock there in relation to Neo's 24 avatar.
Ok guys! It's up!
Play away! :D
Chances are I missed ONE bracket. ONE bracket screwed the whole thing up. I had to use knowledge to fix it. :p But I did it.
Enjoy!
Sweet monkey loving. Where was the error?
Go ahead and add Pac-man if you don't mind.
Seven7
04-03-2004, 08:24 PM
Come on Dyne stop trying to get that high score in helicopter and let me in already.
:rolleyes:
Sweet monkey loving. Where was the error?
Global. I missed ONE bracket the file didn't even point out. This one block of code was completely in this function when it wasn't supposed to be, and so permissions would be given to nobody. Blah.
Ok, I'll add pacman. :)
Come on Dyne stop trying to get that high score in helicopter and let me in already.
:rolleyes:
:sneaky:
Shut up, you. :sneaky:
The Germanator
04-03-2004, 08:28 PM
Is everyone supposed to be able to get in? I know I still can't.
Yeah, that's going to be a problem. I'm looking into it right now.
I was the space invaders champion for like 10 seconds. Damn you Bond, damn you.
LOL.
Anyways, I figured out these last permission problems. All of you guys are in custom usergroups, like P1, P2, P3, and P4. Arcade permissions were turned off. So, I turned them back on.
I wonder if anyone can beat my helicopter record >_>
Seven7
04-03-2004, 08:40 PM
*woot* I can get in Arcade finally
GT News
04-03-2004, 08:40 PM
*woot* I can get in Arcade finally
"Do you like talking to me"? *woot* he or she can get in Arcade finally?
"Do you like talking to me"? *woot* he or she can get in Arcade finally?
He. :p
And I just installed Pacman for you guys. I can also install bloody Pingu, but we're going to have to put a warning on it I think. >_>
Neo, want any more games? I'm adding one more right now maybe so might as well get another.
Jonbo298
04-03-2004, 08:58 PM
I am a God at pac man:p
But bloody Pengu would be cool:D
Maybe if we can get permission from Yetisports.net, we could put all 3 pengu games on Arcade:D
I am a God at pac man:p
But bloody Pengu would be cool:D
Maybe if we can get permission from Yetisports.net, we could put all 3 pengu games on Arcade:D
Next week I guess. We're going to have a weekly update to the arcade.
Maybe weekly, maybe longer.... Just depends on the level of interest.
Well, there's a lot of games to choose from. :)
Seven7
04-03-2004, 09:48 PM
I am a God at pac man:p
Oh really... well I just got 22110 in Pac Man :p
edit: Dang it Dyne :p
GameMaster
04-03-2004, 09:50 PM
Dyne, I love the new logo, GT looks so slick now. :cool:
Dyne, I love the new logo, GT looks so slick now. :cool:
Scotch makes ANYTHING look slick. :sneaky:
Oh, I'm so owning you guys in pacman.
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