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Posted by: Neuron Basher Jul 17 2005, 12:40 AM

I'm currently working on upgrading a test copy of the forums to a recent version of the Invision software that we use. When we finally do the switch to the new version, the skin that you are currently looking at is going to go the way of the dodo and we'll be running a more mundane skin that looks a lot more like the default, at least for the beginning. It's tough to keep skins up to date when new releases come out, and this one is so far out of date that updating it is really not an option.

I'll post a test URL in this thread when I'm ready to open the doors for people to give it a beating, I just wanted to give everyone a heads-up about what we're working on.

Posted by: Neuron Basher Jul 17 2005, 01:33 PM

So, I did a dry-run of the install of the latest version of Invision last night and it went quite well. I've decided to open the test forums up for people to play wit, but first a caveat: these forums are strictly for testing; content may be wiped at any time. Also keep in mind that right now they're 100% stock Invision default, the only thing that has been done is to import a snapshot of the live forum data to test against.

With that said, you can reach them at:
http://forums-beta.dumpshock.com/

Please reply in this thread with any comments or suggestions.

Posted by: Ecclesiastes Jul 20 2005, 01:26 AM

It would be much better to have the forum resize itself to the browser window. I'm not a big fan of fixed width forums.

Posted by: Neuron Basher Jul 20 2005, 01:53 AM

I agree, I just downloaded that theme today to play with. It will not be fixed width when we launch. Thanks for the feedback though, I'm glad someone is looking.

Posted by: Ecclesiastes Jul 20 2005, 03:43 AM

Yeah, and while I like silver as a color, there isn't a whole lot fo contrast on that theme. Though, I'm guessing you already know that and plan to change things up a bit.

Posted by: Shadow Jul 20 2005, 03:56 AM

LOVE IT!!!

I like that you can change the theme, the blue one matched the Main DS page and was easy on the eyes.

When are we moving to it?

Posted by: Neuron Basher Jul 20 2005, 11:21 AM

It'll probably be a couple of weeks before we try any kind of switch to the new version. I want to make sure that the server is r completely stable before I go mucking about with new versions.

Posted by: Shadow Jul 21 2005, 07:25 PM

I notice you removed the silver skin. While I didn't like it a few people I showed it to liked it a lot. Any chance we could have that back?

Posted by: Neuron Basher Jul 21 2005, 08:12 PM

Good question. Technically, it's possible to have a number of skins that the users can select between. Practically, however, that's only viable if you don't do any mods that would have to be replicated across all skins since it becomes a maintenance nightmare.

I'll do my best to keep skin mods to a minimum, since it makes upgrades simpler for us if nothing else. If I manage to keep things fairly "stock" we should be able to have multiple skins for you to choose from.

How's that for a non-answer?

Posted by: Shadow Jul 22 2005, 12:58 AM

You're a lawyer right?

Posted by: Neuron Basher Jul 22 2005, 03:57 AM

Lawyer? *splutter* How long did you say you wanted to be banned for, again?

Posted by: Shadow Jul 23 2005, 06:41 PM

15 to life?

Sorry, its just that lawyers and middle managers are the kings of 'non-answers'.

Posted by: Shadow Jul 29 2005, 07:36 PM

Any set date on the change over yet?

Posted by: Neuron Basher Jul 30 2005, 12:03 AM

Nope, not yet. I'd like to have a logo chosen for the grand re-opening, and the contest for that doesn't end until 8/8.

Posted by: Shadow Sep 23 2005, 06:39 PM

Any update on the change over?

Posted by: Shadow Dec 8 2005, 11:48 PM

So its been 4 months, any word?

Posted by: Neuron Basher Dec 16 2005, 03:24 AM

Not really. Life has a way of kicking me in the balls lately and I have had zero time to even think about Dumpshock, much less handle the forum upgrade. I'm taking some much need time off the week after Christmas and I might try to revisit this then, but I don't want to create any unrealistic expectations (again) ao I'm not going to promise anything this time. I'd definitely like to get it done since I feel like I've been neglecting things, but with everything that goes on in my house on a weekly basis with a job, wife, 4 kids, and just living in general, it's hard to find the time. No excuses, just reality.

Anyway, enough whining from me. I'll see what I can do.

Posted by: Aku Dec 16 2005, 12:21 PM

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Posted by: BookWyrm Jan 26 2006, 01:11 AM

Was the upgrade why the site was inaccessible for the past 4 days (at least from my end)?

Posted by: Neuron Basher Jan 26 2006, 01:18 AM

No. Adam will be posting a short explanation and I'll try to follow it up later with more details.