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This goes for our public regulars as much as members as we all use the forum in the same way. As I evaluate other forum software I come across some of the things we would like to have even if we stay with vBulletin 4.2.
Right now if we transitioned to newer or other forum software we don't have a lot to lose. We don't have a gallery and the majority of our plugins don't have a lot of data worth saving. But as we move toward using something like a gallery we have to realize it can anchor us as portability is often non existent.
Gallery
I'd like to see a gallery that not only fits the forum design well but blurs the lines between post attachments and gallery uploads. I'd like users to be able to share gallery images in post easily. I would also like users to have the option to display post attachments in their gallery.
VBulletin 4.2 doesn't have a native gallery and fast has tried out a couple plugins before. vBulletin 5 does and IP Board too but Xenforo which I'm hopeful for where they will be next year doesn't either.
Proprietary Administration [/ B]
I've promised Soulzz I will code some solutions that in some cases will not be available at all. Coding and relying on these plugins means sticking with whatever platform I code them for until they can be rewritten again.
One solution which might be available is something to manage ban appeals. To mark them as resolved and keep track of those still in Limbo. I saw something in practice love at W Clan similar to other thread management plugins but a custom solution isn't hard. Also I requested was something to track issues in general and mark them resolved or not. Things like problems with servers etc.
The first custom solution I'm working on is something to help manage our recruits. A system the eliminates using threads and Soulzz Google docs or makes any mention of paper work history. The interface will highlight new applicants and when they're trial is done a click will set their user group and start a counter. We will know when their 30 days is up and easily be able to extend it with a recorded reason if needed.
Theme
Our current theme is approaching 2 years old now and is based on our vB3 theme so it might be a bit stale now. Even if we set a long term goal to move off vBulletin 4 we will likely refresh the banner to represent our wide support of games including BF4.
I'd like to see input from the members on the theme. Our friends over at 47 Ronin Squad have moved to an overly blue theme and our frienemies at LKG have one too. I'd like to avoid that trend like the plague. TBG has a clean and unique look which for me made me want to come here instead of somewhere else and I hope to see our next look be that way. Personally I like metallic textures and colors like black and silver etc. I think real color can be brought out not only in the banner but little details around the theme.
Anyways let us know what you want out of the site so we have more than just a few ideas going forward.
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Right now if we transitioned to newer or other forum software we don't have a lot to lose. We don't have a gallery and the majority of our plugins don't have a lot of data worth saving. But as we move toward using something like a gallery we have to realize it can anchor us as portability is often non existent.
Gallery
I'd like to see a gallery that not only fits the forum design well but blurs the lines between post attachments and gallery uploads. I'd like users to be able to share gallery images in post easily. I would also like users to have the option to display post attachments in their gallery.
VBulletin 4.2 doesn't have a native gallery and fast has tried out a couple plugins before. vBulletin 5 does and IP Board too but Xenforo which I'm hopeful for where they will be next year doesn't either.
Proprietary Administration [/ B]
I've promised Soulzz I will code some solutions that in some cases will not be available at all. Coding and relying on these plugins means sticking with whatever platform I code them for until they can be rewritten again.
One solution which might be available is something to manage ban appeals. To mark them as resolved and keep track of those still in Limbo. I saw something in practice love at W Clan similar to other thread management plugins but a custom solution isn't hard. Also I requested was something to track issues in general and mark them resolved or not. Things like problems with servers etc.
The first custom solution I'm working on is something to help manage our recruits. A system the eliminates using threads and Soulzz Google docs or makes any mention of paper work history. The interface will highlight new applicants and when they're trial is done a click will set their user group and start a counter. We will know when their 30 days is up and easily be able to extend it with a recorded reason if needed.
Theme
Our current theme is approaching 2 years old now and is based on our vB3 theme so it might be a bit stale now. Even if we set a long term goal to move off vBulletin 4 we will likely refresh the banner to represent our wide support of games including BF4.
I'd like to see input from the members on the theme. Our friends over at 47 Ronin Squad have moved to an overly blue theme and our frienemies at LKG have one too. I'd like to avoid that trend like the plague. TBG has a clean and unique look which for me made me want to come here instead of somewhere else and I hope to see our next look be that way. Personally I like metallic textures and colors like black and silver etc. I think real color can be brought out not only in the banner but little details around the theme.
Anyways let us know what you want out of the site so we have more than just a few ideas going forward.
Sent from my CyanogenMod powered Galaxy S2 via Tapatalk 4 Beta
