SWFans Forums' New Location ~ All Roleplayers

[Nupraptor]

This thread is to inform all of members of the roleplay community what's going to be happening to our mutual home very, very soon. For those of you who haven't been keeping up with the CSC Thread currently in the Replica Props forum (link at the top of the board), SWFans will be moving to a new Messageboard solution: vBulletin.

vB is a powerful piece of software that has all the positive features EZboard has and then some - Everything from iFrames down to Custom Titles. Also, vB has the option to import threads from EZboard to their system, making it so that none of the threads you've all put so much work into here have to be lost in the move.

Since one person ultimately has to pay for both the vB license and the cost of hosting, I've decided to take the iniative and do so myself. All told, it's going to be between $250-300 US. I have no qualms with paying every last penny of it to insure that SWFans can continue to thrive. However, I know that some people are uncomfortable with the concept of one person paying the entire bill. So I've set up a Pay Pal account to allow people to donate money for this cause. However, I'm not going to publish the details of my PayPal account until after the board is purchased, up and running. The reason for this is so that you all know your money isn't being squandered.

I will be purchasing everything sometime within the next few hours (tomorrow, at the absolute latest). After that, it's going to take some time for the Admins to set everything up and make sure it's all running smoothly. I estimate that this will take about a week, after which, we can open our doors to the public, so to speak.

For full details, I suggest reading through some of the later posts in the CSC Discussion thread. Have a great day everyone. :) (Ug, I think that last line comes from helping customers all day :lol: )

[Nupraptor]

Oh, I almost forgot to mention: Although I'm not 100% clear on this, it seems that the Replica Props people will be breaking away to move to their own seperate board. I, of course, fully support their choice. However, (to the best of my knowledge) there will still be a Replica Props forum at the new board.

[Sergeant Tyle]

If there's anything you need from me...you know you got it.

Just wanna know....how tough is it to get multiple accounts and such...especially for turds like me who have about 40 or so :p

[Nupraptor]

Individual users may register as many accounts as they wish. I made sure of that ahead of time (seeing as how I have just about as many :) )

[Figrin D an]

That goes doubly for me... if you need any help, just let me know and I'll contribute as best I can.

I'm sorry to see the Replica Props people splitting away, but I certainly wish them the best of luck. :) Maybe we can at least link the two boards so that people can easily jump from one to the other...

[Nupraptor]

That definitely sounds like a plan, Fig. Of course, we'll have to clear it with them first, but I don't think that there will be any problems with that.

[Sergeant Tyle]

(Sings song of liberation from EZBoard's tyranny)

[ReaperFett]

what happens with the other boards?

[Dyne Darkforce]

A lot of RP threads out here....A LOT.

[Nupraptor]

As was mentioned in the thread, there is simply no way to provide hosting for them, as well. They may chose to stay with EZboard (they don't have to pay over $1,500/year for CSC Gold, after all) or they can make arrangements to move. It's their own prerogative.

[ReaperFett]

but there arent many there, I wouldnt say it would top 25 total

[Nupraptor]

There aren't many what where?

[Dyne Darkforce]

I got confused as well.

[ReaperFett]

not Rep Props, not RPing. The others. Most of the posters are either RPers or others. Whill these 25 or so people get anything?

[Atreyu]

The new board will host all the General forums as well Reaper. We're not going to leave the BO community behind. :)

Those of you who still don't follow - Reaper was referring to the SW Films, Boxoffice, EU etc. forums here on SWFans.

For those who still aren't clear on the move, do what Nup said and check out the original CSC thread that's linked up the top of the forum. You should find most of your answers there.

[ReaperFett]

The new board will host all the General forums as well Reaper. We're not going to leave the BO community behind
Hooray!:)

[Nupraptor]

I just purchased the vBulletin License. Unfortunately, Tera-Byte doesn't accept Discover, so I can't pay for the hosting until tomorrow. :) Everything looks peachy, though.

[FightingChance]

Well, I guess I'll be keeping the TIR board on EZboard, I will start my saving up account again for Gold, so I won't get fudged. Huzzah for the move!

[Dyne Darkforce]

Respect to Nup for doing it.

[Jedah Lynch]

Better include the BO board....I read that when I can:)

[Nupraptor]

Everything and everything. Even the kitchen sink.

[Nichos Marr]

Really? Oh goody, I was a tad worried at first. :)

[Ogre Mal Pannis]

Thanks for all the hard work you have put into doing this right Nup. You know if you need any help in any fashion, that I will do everything I am able.

[Nupraptor]

One of the things I'm trying to see is if there's any way to not be an Admin at the new board, since it would be presumptuous of me to take on a role I wasn't assigned.

I think I might be able to accomplish this by handing off my vB password and letting one of the other Admins change it.

[Atreyu]

You could make the admin of the board 'SWFans.Net' or some other name (I'm assuming the main admin is granted power by their username) and then hand it over to someone else.

Considering you're footing the initial bill I don't think anyone is going to complain about you being in charge of the new board Nup. :)

[DarthNuriko]

I wanna see! I wanna see!! ;___; ::whines like a two year old without candy::

[Nupraptor]

Well, even if my account for the board isn't an Admin, I will still have the power to modify the board and all those other things. Which is essentially the same thing.

And I honestly don't think that I have the maturity level to handle an Admin position at a board of this size. There's a lot more responsibility in being an Admin than a Mod.

[Live Wire]

YAY!!!! this is the best news I've heared all week

[Morgan Evanar]

POWARD BY NUPIUM!

[Jedah Lynch]

I agree with LW.

That kitchen sink will come in useful to wash the blood away from many Jedi bodies.:p

[Force Master Hunter]

In yer dreams Sith :P

[Sergeant Tyle]

I WILL TERMINATE YOUR SITH ASS WITH EXTREEEEEME PREJUDICE!!!!

[Jedah Lynch]

One wants to be in my dreams.

The other talks about my ass.

What are they putting in the water over there these days.

Nup you better bring the board therapist too! Some of these people need one baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad.<img src=http://shadowfacility.clanpages.com/smilies/shocked.gif>

[Lady DeVille]

Ooh, I'm so glad to hear this. I'll be helping out with the cost a bit Nup, so make sure you get me that info about Pay Pal, okay?

And for shame on all those people who didn't read that thread in the RPF. :) :p Asking uneeded questions...hahahaha!

Makes sure I don't get left behind! That would upset me. :)

[Sergeant Tyle]

(cries, thinking about all the accounts that have to be set up)

[Lady Vader]

*Almost starts to cry, but then stops.*

Well, thank the maker I had the sense of mind to write all my accounts down. Phew, all I gotta basically do is "copy & paste".

Oh, and I'm glad we're taking along the kitchen sink. I'd be heart broken if we left that behind. :)

[Lord Shadow Reaper]

hey the bright side...we aint with Ezbaord no more and if your paying 250 bucks for a baord its gotta be good with benifits..:) ..(Sieken)

[Nupraptor]

Here's something I saw in someone's signature over at the vB forums:

<table bgcolor="#F1F1F1"><tr><td>[b]<font color="black"><font size="1">Chins & Quills:</font> <font color="#336699">Blue</font> (http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=1&styleid=1) | <font color="#996699">Purple</font> (http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=1&styleid=3) | <font color="#3399CC">Chill</font> (http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=1&styleid=4) | <font color="#1E303C">Steel</font> (http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=1&styleid=5) | <font color="#94B1BE">Cyan</font> (http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=1&styleid=7) | <font color="#990000">Red</font> (http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=1&styleid=9) | <font color="#F99F00">Creamsicle</font> (http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=1&styleid=11) | <font color="#AAAAAA">Grey</font> (http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=1&styleid=12) | <font color="#666686">Bluish</font> (http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=1&styleid=13)</td></tr></table>
Now, this is interesting: Apparently, you can make several different color schemes/layouts and allow users to select whichever one they want when visiting the board. Nifty!

[Lola Contina]

OMG!

It's cool!

^____^

Thankies Nuppy!

*runs off to use the kitchen sink before they move it*

[Firebird1]

Hold that Sink!! I need to wash up!

Nup, if you can do this the right way, I'll be patting you on the back!

[Ron Thrawn]

All right Nup!

[Atreyu]

Now, this is interesting: Apparently, you can make several different color schemes/layouts and allow users to select whichever one they want when visiting the board. Nifty!
Ummm, duh. Didn't you know that Nup? :)

One of the first things I was going to request after we had settled into the new board was to have themes set to different locations of the SW Universe - Tatooine (desert colours), Hoth (blue/white colours), Endor (green colours), Coruscant (blue/black/red/whatever colours) etc.

I'm not 100% certain, but I think you can also set the graphics with each theme. So you could have banners, buttons, icons etc. in tune with each location.

That way, the admins won't have to juggle with the colour settings every 6 months. You can let the users decide.

vBulletin - it's one hell of a software. And that's just the tip off the iceberg. :)

[ReaperFett]

for Coruscant, it is too diverse. Could I reccomend Imperial (Dark blues, blacks) and NR (Reds, bright colours)?

[Atreyu]

You could. Those ones I listed were only examples. :)

Of course, if themes were to be implemented (we've got to get the new board up and running first :) ) it would pay to try and have them all different from one another. It kind of defeats the purpose if you give users the choice but then have half of them near identical to one another. :)

[Force Master Hunter]

Where's the details where I can tip some cash in Nup?

[Nupraptor]

Ummm, duh. Didn't you know that Nup?With the exception of this board, I haven't seen that done before, and there's no special mention of it anywhere on their site. That particular board belongs to one of the developers, I believe.
Where's the details where I can tip some cash in Nup?Not until the new board is officially open for business, so to speak.

My apologies to everyone who was waiting, but I'm afraid that I didn't manage to pay for the hosting today. I'll do it first thing tomorrow. |I

[Lady DeVille]

:( *snifs*

[Nupraptor]

Just to let everyone know: The web hosting is now paid for the next year. I'm waiting on Tera-Byte to inform me of how I can start using it. But everything is now paid in full, and the setup can begin in earnest.

[Rock]

Go Nup! You rock man! And if I can get a little extra cash soon, I'll send some your way :D

[Lady DeVille]

*waits IMPATIENTLY!!!!* ;) j/k

[Nupraptor]

:P @ DeVille

I just got an e-mail from TB. If I'm to understand it correctly, I should be able to start administering the site tomorrow.

[Admiral Taylor Millard]

Okay so I got a question. I just checked VBulliten out. What confuses me is registering...it looks like we may have to pay for registering. Care to expand on that just to make sure I know what's going on?

[Morgan Evanar]

You have to pay to buy the forum.... which is registering it. Users accounts are Free.

[ReaperFett]

it isnt like Ezboard. You register an account per board

[Nupraptor]

Registration for Users is free. The person who owns the board has to pay for it.

And yes, you will have to register all of your accounts at the new board. Again, this is absolutely free.

Guess What I'm doing now?

...

Uploading the Board to the site. :)

[Lord Gue]

Go Nup!Its not your birthday!Just Wensday!Go Nup!

[Nupraptor]

Oh, another nice feature about vB: There is no 20 page limit. Posts are stored indefinitely, limited only by the amount of disk space on the server. Which is plenty, trust me. :)

[Jeseth Cloak]

Truness! Is it difficult to set up a vBulletin board?

[Darth Rane]

Not very. Ogre and I are in the process of doing it now.

On a side note: EZboard just deleted my Nupraptor account for the third time.

:: Gives them The Bird ::

[Jeseth Cloak]

Gah... Well, I was just wondering since at some point I'm thinking of getting one either for TBH or myself as a personal board.

How many posts have you lost by now?

[Darth Rane]

I was nearing 10,000 this last time. I'm not even going to bother asking them to restore it. :|

[Darth Rane]

I don't want to get your hopes up, but....

Darth Turbogeek and I are discussing ways to implement a Master Account system at the new board, so that you can select which ID you wish to post under from a drop down menu at the reply screen.

This might not even be possible, so don't count on it. But we're trying to figure out how feasible it is right now. :)

[Jeseth Cloak]

Well, the fact that you're actually even trying to this is appreciated. That's already better service than ezBoard ever treated us to. At least you're TRYING to give us options you know we want. :)

[Darth Turbogeek]

I would be soooooo pissed off if this account got deleted. Maybe I should go for 10,000 posts before it does :/

[Lady DeVille]

LINK !!! LINK!!!!

*paces back and forth in a groove she has made in the floor from all her pacing*

*voice chats with peeps*

*goes back to pacing back and forth like a caged lion*

[Atreyu]

I bags the username 'Luke Skywaker'. :)

And 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'. ;)

[Jeseth Cloak]

Last I checked ezBoard said account delition is caused by performing multiple actions at once. Like making a few posts and moving from forum to forum in another window at the same time... Also logging out and posting simultaneously through seperate browser windows. But that's just what they say...

[Guri HRD]

WHAT UTTER ROT! ;)

[Darth Turbogeek]

In other words, their database cant handle these uncommon, but likely events

Bullshit. MySQL has error handling and rollbacks. It's their crap code.

[Lady DeVille]

YOU STOLE MY LINE!!!!

*throttles Guri*

[Sanis Prent]

Like WHAT UTTER ROT she didn't!!! :mad: :lol:

[Morgan Evanar]

Is it up yet? *bounces*

[Darth Turbogeek]

MNEH!!

[Lady DeVille]

*pokes DT in the eye*

I'm WAAAAAAAITING!!! ;)

[Nupraptor]

First of all: All I was doing was normal browsing. It seems to be related to the "Mark Forum Read" feature, which I unfortunately like using.

Secondly: I had to wait on some info from my host before I could continue. I just got it in an e-mail, and I'm rushing to get it done before I head out the door.

[Lord Gue]

*Bounces around eagerly as well*

[Darth Rane]

Ok, the actual board is up and running. We're just setting up all the images, layouts, etc. Should be done by the end of the day.

[Firebird1]

Nup, let us see, or Lady Devill may go nuts!

[Darth Rane]

Transferring the threads from EZboard to vB might take several days, as I'm told. So we may just allow everyone to start posting there now, if we can get confirmation that it won't interfere with the actual transfer.

[ReaperFett]

in that case, hold it back :)

[Admiral Jyener]

Are you going to be taking requests for what to move, or just do one huge forum transfer?

[Darth Rane]

Every single thread at this board should be transfered to the new one.