Planned Upgrades

Neo · 08-03-2006, 05:45 PM

I've been putting off upgrading the forums for quite some time because I didn't want to reinstall all the hacks. GameTavern must grow, however, so we will soon be upgrading to vB 3.6.0. To give you an idea of how far behind we are the version we currently use is 3.0.5. The newer version contains many additional features and is designed in such a way as to allow you to make further upgrades without having to reinstall hacks. All of our current hacks are going to dissappear including the arcade. The good news is we will be installing an even better arcade with more features and newer games. Newer versions of our current hacks will be added gradually.

Once this has been completed we will add top site banner links to increase traffic to the site. We're also going to take another look at how the forums are structured and may reorganize a bit. If people are interested in a new style I may consider that as well. Is anyone interested in something with a white background or is everyone happy with the black? Currently you can select a blue style with a white background from the style menu at the bottom of the forums.

Teuthida · 08-03-2006, 06:09 PM

Will Tontie still be there? Or one of the newer versions of it?

As for style, always thought it might be cool to have a tavern type of look to it. Wooden perhaps? Each board would have a different header with a shelf holding bottles of drinks for that system or whatnot.

Neo · 08-03-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Teuthida

Will Tontie still be there? Or one of the newer versions of it?

As for style, always thought it might be cool to have a tavern type of look to it. Wooden perhaps? Each board would have a different header with a shelf holding bottles of drinks for that system or whatnot.

That would be cool, but would require a lot of custom work. I'd have to pay for it if no one else wanted to do it.

Jonbo298 · 08-03-2006, 07:49 PM

Can't wait for the upgrades

BlueFire · 08-03-2006, 08:03 PM

Sounds exciting. :]

Happydude · 08-03-2006, 08:35 PM

maybe you should filter out the members that aren't active? i would say about 75% of all registered members never even made a single post.

Stonecutter · 08-03-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo

Is anyone interested in something with a white background or is everyone happy with the black? Currently you can select a blue style with a white background from the style menu at the bottom of the forums.

The day a white (any light colored) background forum is the only option, is the day I leave.

I would really like to go back to black and red as the standard.

GameMaster · 08-03-2006, 10:08 PM

Can you show us a forum that is currently employing version 3.6.0?

I'd just like to explore and see what to expect.

KillerGremlin · 08-03-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GameMaster

Can you show us a forum that is currently employing version 3.6.0?

I'd just like to explore and see what to expect.

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194072

Ginkasa · 08-04-2006, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonecutter

The day a white (any light colored) background forum is the only option, is the day I leave.

I would really like to go back to black and red as the standard.

Stonecutter knows all. Listen to him.

/me shrugs and walks way

Neo · 08-04-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Stonecutter

The day a white (any light colored) background forum is the only option, is the day I leave.

Well I'm definitely not going to put any work into it if no one wants it. You can make the red style standard by selecting it on the pull-down menu. I don't really see the need for investing in a new style if it's going to be basically the same except red instead of green. There was a scarlet style that was nice but I think it would burn your retinas out after awhile.

Jason1 · 08-04-2006, 04:57 PM

Personally I like the Fusion X green that is a choosable style now.

KillerGremlin · 08-04-2006, 05:51 PM

I like the black layout, it's easy on the eyes and I really like the white text on a black background.

Perfect Stu · 08-10-2006, 07:43 PM

My suggestion would be to merge all console gaming into one forum...have one forum for console gaming, one for handheld gaming. less division, easier to navigate through game-related threads. I think it would work a lot better.

BlueFire · 08-10-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Stu

My suggestion would be to merge all console gaming into one forum...have one forum for console gaming, one for handheld gaming. less division, easier to navigate through game-related threads. I think it would work a lot better.

Yeah, I've suggested that one before but I guess no one liked the idea. But I totally agree with you. :P