Administrators Popular Post Amethyst 2466 Posted November 9, 2016 Administrators Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2016 This is not about E16. In the next few weeks, we're going to be doing a full site update. This includes upgrading the forums, redoing the main site entirely, and switching to a new domain. This has been in the works for some time, and while I'm excited to finally get these changes nailed down, they do not come without their share of kicked-up dust. The biggest difference between the new and old forums is going to be the complete removal of the $R system. That kind of sucks, but unfortunately there isn't a way around it. Our currency system is part of a third party mod which is completely incompatible with new forum versions. This is also the main reason that we haven't upgraded yet, but as it is now this forum software is nearly three years outdated and its age is starting to show. A lot around here revolves around the $R system, so let's talk about how we're going to handle some of those things after the upgrade: Member titles can be changed freely Display names can be changed freely, every so often The Sprite Shop will be entirely removed. It hasn't been updated in years anyway. Showdown Sprites can be changed on request for voiced users, every so often Showdown Rooms will be made on application and staff approval with a certain number of active users Instead of being bought, Ace Membership will be gated by account age and a new feature called EXP (it's exactly what you think). EXP will be earned by contributing positively to the site, including earning reputation, helping others in need, and helping to keep others in line. EXP can also be lost when you receive warning points. It may also be worth mentioning that this EXP system will be available to users who primarily use the server only (unlike our current post count requirement, which has been removed), making it practical for them to get ace/voice too. Given the recent unintentional loss of Showdown Rooms and Sprites, we have started taking strides to move towards this policy somewhat in advance. So, those things may be available again soon in their post-update forms even before the full update. One of the major benefits to this move will be the complete integration of the main site into the forum system. Currently the forum and site pages are actually two entirely different softwares that are just trying very hard (with decent success) to look like each other. With this update, we'll be able to move all of the site content into the forum system itself,making everything more consistent and easier to maintain (...also i've wanted these features since i was like 12 tbh no joke). It will also mark our official transition from a Pokemon community to a full-fledged gaming one-- though make no mistake, we'll always strongly have our roots in Pokemon and our own game. Some other changes you might notice to the forum after the upgrade include: The friend system has been replaced with a twitter-esque follow system Topics can now be made in Q&A format, including a Best Answer selected by the asker. Cover photos on your profiles More responsive to mobile/tablet users Lots of other cool stuff that frankly I have yet to even find... The other major drawback to this move will be the temporary downtime during the maintenance and development. I expect this to happen within the next couple of weeks. The site and forums will be unavailable, possibly for up to a week while we get everything switched over. No gaming servers (Showdown, Minecraft, tba..) should be affected during that time. The timing might be awkward with the beta going on and Sun and Moon coming out soon, but I hope everyone will bear with it and join us in the Showdown or Discord chats in the meantime. This version of the site and the theme have been around since 2010, so I think it's finally time to retire them. But even though that which we know is being laid to rest, take comfort in knowing that it'll always be Reborn. ^~^ 37 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joker 64 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 holy fucking shit this is awesome stuff. i'm lookin forward to it nice job all!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkaio 3 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Whoa, that's some awesome news despite the events that happened today. Can't wait for the complete overhaul the website will be receiving! how punny, it's getting Reborn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hiroki Tatsumi 0 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'm back from several months of non presence so....could anyone link me the reborn discord? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Neo 45 Posted November 9, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2016 WHAT THE FUCK AM I SUPPOSED TO OBSESSIVELY REFRESH FOR A WHOLE WEEK!!! 21 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noivy 4 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Might as well make a reemergence as well. especially after I went through and wiped nearly every thing I posted up to 6 years ago Glad to see some site changes around. Any way of getting a look at what the new format will look like? Edited November 9, 2016 by Noivy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craxuan 1 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Oh man, that is great! Look forward to the site's new look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'm gonna miss that Titania banner, but hey-- new shit's cool too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaunt 4 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Being without the site for a week will be hard (even more so because i don't visit Showdown lately) but i will endure and wait for it to be Reborn again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tartar 103 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 WHAT THE FUCK AM I SUPPOSED TO OBSESSIVELY REFRESH FOR A WHOLE WEEK!!! I second this, I need to fuel the "refresh Reborn" addiction I've developed these past few months. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yours Truly 28 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Well this sounds awesome; so will the new site look different, or does it still have the predominantly black colour scheme? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Felix~ 240 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Do we all start from zero exp or do we get the equivalent? When we hti max level, how long will we have to wait for an expansion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbound 110 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 But is the new stuff going to retain this grey/black drapery or will there finally be a fresh coat of paint? Could always use more green Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Power Baby 84 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 This sounds like it'll be pretty. c: But, if sprites are back even after the update without sprite shop, will it just be free sprite stuff? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PokeFailure 42 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 When you expected it to be E.16 but instead everything you know and loved will be torn apart and reborn anew....Oh well, it's a nice surprise after today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vinny 27 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Instead of being bought, Ace Membership will be gated by account age and a new feature called EXP (it's exactly what you think). This is the one thing I wanted to see, so I'll stick around for it~ 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZEL 349 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) I'm actually pretty excited to hear that stuff like name changes and title changes will be free from then on. I have to admit it felt a little silly to have to spend so many rupees just to change the meaningless words above one's avatar. And being able to gain exp even if you're not super active on the forums will be a great improvement. Same question as Dobby was asking, though - do we start from scratch, or will our rep, post count, account details etc be retained & we get exp we already earned? Edited November 9, 2016 by Ama Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ojama Yellow 759 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 The other major drawback to this move will be the temporary downtime during the maintenance and development. I expect this to happen within the next couple of weeks. The site and forums will be unavailable, possibly for up to a week while we get everything switched over. SHIT 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DemICE 230 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 But what a fitting topic title for today don't you agree? ^^ On topic though, I hope the shoutbox will be preserved, if not improved Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaunt 4 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 how long will we have to wait for an expansion? and how much will it cost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurotsune 22 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I bet everyone thought this was about Donald Trump EDIT: This was my 1000th post. Well spent, I'd say. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spineblade 20 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Sounds great. I look forward to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Amethyst 2466 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'm back from several months of non presence so....could anyone link me the reborn discord? https://discord.gg/beVQ7Dy Well this sounds awesome; so will the new site look different, or does it still have the predominantly black colour scheme? it's a new theme, but it's still black. however another benefit of the upgrade is that it means it will be practical to install entirely different theme selections again like we had in the (distant, eight years ago) past. that probably will not happen right away though. This sounds like it'll be pretty. c: But, if sprites are back even after the update without sprite shop, will it just be free sprite stuff? it means y'all are left to your own devices for finding sprites. that's the common form of such things in most places though. Same question as Dobby was asking, though - do we start from scratch, or will our rep, post count, account details etc be retained & we get exp we already earned? Current Aces retain that status. Aside from that, EXP isn't retroactive, so it's only from then on. Post count is retained, account details are retained. Since rep is going to factor into EXP (and also we're making it a bit more limited than it is currently so people can't just spamspam upvotes), we might be doing a reset of reputation? I can't remember if we made a decision on that or not. On topic though, I hope the shoutbox will be preserved, if not improved The status feed? Definitely still there. I think there's also a separate one that only shows statuses for people you follow? I heard that, but haven't found it yet tbh. Also there is a way to report them now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Combat 62 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 After receiving the news that democracy had died, this comes as a bitter sweet reminder that life goes on. Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Felix~ 240 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Since rep is going to factor into EXP (and also we're making it a bit more limited than it is currently so people can't just spamspam upvotes), we might be doing a reset of reputation? I can't remember if we made a decision on that or not. Rep really doesn't amount to much but pls i wanna be reminded how much people liked my shit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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