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Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:44 am
by CelineSSauve
Not sure if this should be placed elsewhere, but I didn't see a spot so...

Would it be possible to have a recruitment area for the forums games? That way, attempts to start a new game won't get lost in the sea of active current games. :)

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:01 am
by SeeAMoose
We could set that up. I've actually been trying to find a way to give game masters the ability to move their own threads but it doesn't seem to be possible.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:03 am
by gamecreator
I have request too. How about adding optional profile field for gender?

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:10 am
by CelineSSauve
SeeAMoose wrote:We could set that up. I've actually been trying to find a way to give game masters the ability to move their own threads but it doesn't seem to be possible.
Cool :)

Once I get past the current point of Assignments trying to crush me to death, I might put up one or two ideas for games and see if anyone's interested. :D

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:23 am
by gamecreator
SeeAMoose wrote:I've actually been trying to find a way to give game masters the ability to move their own threads but it doesn't seem to be possible.
I just searched for such mod. People say that moving threads requires access to moderator panel and can not be done easily. That's the main proplem of phpBB: being the most unflexible forum ever possible.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:26 am
by SeeAMoose
gamecreator wrote:I have request too. How about adding optional profile field for gender?
Done! ;)
gamecreator wrote: SeeAMoose wrote:I've actually been trying to find a way to give game masters the ability to move their own threads but it doesn't seem to be possible.

I just searched for such mod. People say that moving threads requires access to moderator panel and can not be done easily. That's the main proplem of phpBB: being the most unflexible forum ever possible.
Yep, that's about what I found too, but there are mods for more limited self moderation. They just aren't quite up to date.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:27 am
by TinSoldier
I've been on other phpBB-based systems which have a button for "multi-quote", that is, for quoting multiple posts in one reply.

Is that possible here?

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:36 am
by Wolfie
TinSoldier wrote:I've been on other phpBB-based systems which have a button for "multi-quote", that is, for quoting multiple posts in one reply.

Is that possible here?
You can individually quote by scrolling down past the reply area and hitting the quote button on the upper right corner. Unfortunately it doesn't scroll past like 20 posts.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:38 am
by gamecreator
It appears that phpBB can do multiquote by default. And, of course, in the most unpractical way: you have to go to full reply and there select all posts you wanted to quote (if you can remember them all without re-reading).

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:44 am
by TinSoldier
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Ah. I think.
Okay, that seems to work. The mechanism that I'm remembering specifically is more of a selection mechanism. I think that the GitP forums has something like it too, where you click a " on each post and then "quote" finally at the end.

This works, it's just not intuitive.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:47 am
by Jibjib
Just checking that it's not just me, is there a probation period after signing up where you can't create new topics? I'm not seeing the New Topic button on any of the subforums and I wanted to get Clan Altogetha up and running again :)

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:48 am
by SeeAMoose
Yes, it's an unfortunate but necessary setting, but it should only be 2-3 posts.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:52 am
by gamecreator
While this forum is still new, I propose this.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:03 pm
by SeeAMoose
No

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:05 pm
by TinSoldier
In the Community subforum, we have several art-related threads. Should we have an art and artist subforum for emoticons, avatars and avatar requests, just plain showing off our awesome artwork, and discussion of such works of art? 8)

Suggested name "Ars Graphica".

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:03 pm
by gamecreator
SeeAMoose wrote:No
Want to explain why?

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:31 pm
by SeeAMoose
gamecreator wrote:
SeeAMoose wrote:No
Want to explain why?
:bemused:
Not particularly... but I will anyways. Your "suggestion" to pick up and move everything simply because you clearly dislike phpbb was far from helpful, and to be honest did not merit a more detailed response.

However, because you asked I will elaborate. We are sticking with phpBB. First, most of the major work is already done. Second, we already have a forum configured the way we want it. Third, everyone here is already familiar with this software. Finally, I have no interest at all in creating even more work for myself simply because you don't like phpbb.

I hope that didn't come across as too harsh... but the answer will not be changing any time soon.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:39 pm
by gamecreator
But I dislike phpBB for it's crippled functionality, not for no reason. However, as long as you are satisfied with what you got, there is nothing I can do (except, probably, learn about phpBB modding).

Also I did not found profile field for gender anywhere in user CP.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:53 pm
by Dusk9
gamecreator wrote: Also I did not found profile field for gender anywhere in user CP.
Use Control Panel -> Profile -> Scroll down to the bottom.

Easy.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:10 pm
by gamecreator
Still don't see it there.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:12 pm
by SeeAMoose
Hold on, let me test your permissions and make sure it's not a screw up on my end.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:15 pm
by CelineSSauve
Dusk9 wrote:
gamecreator wrote: Also I did not found profile field for gender anywhere in user CP.
Use Control Panel -> Profile -> Scroll down to the bottom.

Easy.
I am also not seeing that field. :shrug:

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:16 pm
by TinSoldier
I don't see it in my CP either, if that helps.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:21 pm
by SeeAMoose
It does, it was a screw up on my end, you should be able to see it now.

Re: Requests for Forums/Features?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:30 pm
by CelineSSauve
SeeAMoose wrote:It does, it was a screw up on my end, you should be able to see it now.
Yup, see it now.