Arnie Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Okay folks we're on a new box finally, new software new forums and lots for us all to do here on the staff side of things. I've been working hard with lots of other people to ensure we go things done as swiftly as possible for everyone. So far so good. We've migrated all the data and the forums are now alive! There will be things that we need to fix so bear with us. Please post about issues in the usual forum area. Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) Good work - been an ice age. Edited April 5, 2010 by Panoptes Link to post Share on other sites
Eizen Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Simple but looks good. One step forward in my opinion. Good work! Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Needs some time to get used to, but I like it. Link to post Share on other sites
Chimpy Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Certainly feels different! Link to post Share on other sites
Plankton Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Good job! I'm glad it's back up been going through arnies withdrawal. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Definitely looks better. I'll get used to it (though I've always feared change). I do like the updated look though! Well done Arnie/Admin! Link to post Share on other sites
UrPeaceKeeper Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 I'm glad we're back, and thanks to all the guys who put in effort to get this guy up again. Doing work on my own webserver and getting ready to transfer to another server and I will soon be feeling the pain! I guess, I'm not a huge fan of the new theme though. The old theme felt very professional, this new one reminds me of something you'd expect from a free forum hosting group like PHPBB. In time I know I'll get used to it, but it still is a little bothersome to me. We were on vB were we not? Why the switch to IPboards? Matters not Now to get used to the highly integrated HTML tags in forum posts! Link to post Share on other sites
tomster Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Yeah it took forever to upgrade and move, but it was definitely worth the long wait! Link to post Share on other sites
cazboab Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 The old setup was a custom skin on IPB IIRC, I don't think you can even switch from VB to IPB and keep all the posts. Certainly feels different! I was actually thinking how familiar(in a good way) it feels... Link to post Share on other sites
Arnie Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Yeah I created a custom skin on the old IPB forums which we used. It was errr... about 5 years old (at least). We are currently using the default IPB skin. I've just tacked a new header image on it so we have a logo. I intend to make it much more homely for us and design the skin to be in keeping with news and vice versa. It's just more important at the moment that we get the backend software all working. I can then work on the looks bit. Link to post Share on other sites
crackisbad Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 WooHoo! Man I was in some major withdrawal while waiting for the update! This certainly feels nice and fresh! Edit: Is there a new rep system in place? Link to post Share on other sites
Chimpy Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 There's a post voting thing that won't let me vote. Link to post Share on other sites
Scuffer Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Finally, only been down a few days but felt much longer! Like the new system/look - already used to it as other UK forums (UKAZ) use this or similar, only down side it having to get back up to speed on so many threads! Link to post Share on other sites
cazboab Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 I Think the post vote thing is deliberately disabled, the similarly themed rep system that was in place a few years back was abused a little bit too often. Link to post Share on other sites
crackisbad Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Right, but what I was talking about was the fact that if you click the little square next to someone's user name it will bring up a new small window and in the bottom right corner of that it says "reputation: 0" Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 I have to agree with UsPeaceKeeper. A bit too "standard". But hey - atleast the forums are up again, thank god. Now I can have my life back. Best regards to Arnies and CO B. Link to post Share on other sites
buzzsaw Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Much prefer the old one unfortunately, it now looks exactly the same as the new UKAZ forums. But i'm not the one who pays the bills, so i'll just get on with it. Link to post Share on other sites
crackisbad Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 For those of you not happy with the "standard" format, don't forget what Arnie said: ..... I intend to make it much more homely for us and design the skin to be in keeping with news and vice versa. It's just more important at the moment that we get the backend software all working. I can then work on the looks bit. So just have a little patience Link to post Share on other sites
Aitch Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 It's clean and easy to use, idiot proof, welcome back Link to post Share on other sites
IronWolf Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Nice one Arnie I really like the gallery image highlights on the main forum page. Link to post Share on other sites
Arnie Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 We were on vB were we not? Why the switch to IPboards? We've always been on IPB, this is just a default skin. I've not had time to code up a new theme yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Victory Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Looks good so far. Like others have said, it'll take a bit of getting used to, but it is for the better. -Vic Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 I don't reckon Arnie needs to knock himself out making the boards look like the old ones. It's kinda nice having a "new look" IMO. A bit more styling in the headers and stuff would be nice but it all looks kinda fresh IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
UrPeaceKeeper Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 We've always been on IPB, this is just a default skin. I've not had time to code up a new theme yet. Ohh, I guess I thought we were on vB for some reason No worries Arnie, you are busy, we understand that, no need to rush yourself. Link to post Share on other sites
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