Site Updates & Changes
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RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
Threads without a header image would automatically default back to the normal thread header (which has been visually updated as well and follows much of the same style as you see in the version linked last night). Though adding them is as simple as linking to an image (park icon, thread title, background gradient, etc are all generated automatically), adding then to a thread would be reserved to forum staff and restricted to the structured boards (rides, areas, restaurants, shows, etc).
It's also worth noting that, though what you see in the screenshot looks to be a rather small image, it's actually quite deceiving. Because everything has to scale when the forum is widened or the sidebar is clapposed, the image actually needs to be considerably larger than what you see there. Because if this, image file size is definitely something that I need to look into further.
Party Rocker pid=91404 dateline=1391327113 said:
Threads without a header image would automatically default back to the normal thread header (which has been visually updated as well and follows much of the same style as you see in the version linked last night). Though adding them is as simple as linking to an image (park icon, thread title, background gradient, etc are all generated automatically), adding then to a thread would be reserved to forum staff and restricted to the structured boards (rides, areas, restaurants, shows, etc).
It's also worth noting that, though what you see in the screenshot looks to be a rather small image, it's actually quite deceiving. Because everything has to scale when the forum is widened or the sidebar is clapposed, the image actually needs to be considerably larger than what you see there. Because if this, image file size is definitely something that I need to look into further.
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
Okay, I just felt that if you had this one large image at the top it might be a bit weird looking/distracting, but what you said sounds reassuring.
With that said I guess I'm all for it.
Okay, I just felt that if you had this one large image at the top it might be a bit weird looking/distracting, but what you said sounds reassuring.
With that said I guess I'm all for it.
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
As of this afternoon, the system has been fully implemented.
As of this afternoon, the system has been fully implemented.
And for a thread that doesn't have a header image...
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
Here's an expanded one for you as well:
Here's an expanded one for you as well:
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
Will this go along with the hopeful revitalization of the Park Fans wiki?
Will this go along with the hopeful revitalization of the Park Fans wiki?
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
Technically it's already up- we're just waiting for the new version of Mediawiki to hit beta before we open it up to the masses. If we learned anything from the first time we had the wiki up, it's that no one wants to deal with formatting- hence, we're waiting for the visual editor.
Technically it's already up- we're just waiting for the new version of Mediawiki to hit beta before we open it up to the masses. If we learned anything from the first time we had the wiki up, it's that no one wants to deal with formatting- hence, we're waiting for the visual editor.
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
So is this ParkFans Forum Update v3.0 or v4.0?
So is this ParkFans Forum Update v3.0 or v4.0?
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
I have to say, I really love the new thread headers. Fantastic idea!
I must disagree with the choice to forgo an image header for the Site Updates & Changes thread, though. A panoramic image showing a frustrated Zachary staring angrily at a computer screen would certainly be fitting.
I have to say, I really love the new thread headers. Fantastic idea!
I must disagree with the choice to forgo an image header for the Site Updates & Changes thread, though. A panoramic image showing a frustrated Zachary staring angrily at a computer screen would certainly be fitting.
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
Like the header, not so keen on the new quick reply formatting options. /honesty
Like the header, not so keen on the new quick reply formatting options. /honesty
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I'm not so impressed with the quoting formatting. I find that it maybe more difficult to get rid of unwanted quotes in PMs and replying to posts.
I'm not so impressed with the quoting formatting. I find that it maybe more difficult to get rid of unwanted quotes in PMs and replying to posts.
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
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...RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
The biggest change to note this time around are the tweaks to the sidebar. In addition to that though, a ton of header images have been added to structured threads on the Busch Gardens Williamsburg side and a few have popped up on the Kings Dominion side as well.
Also, an opt-in beta for all past and current donors (anyone with a badge- whether it's out of date or not) will hopefully be coming relatively soon. Keep an eye on the donor forum for that. While I'm speaking of donors, all out of date badges (a year+ old) will be pulled when the new theme goes live- this is something that has been long overdue but, as we concluded via public discussion a month or two ago, it's something that needs to be done and it's something that the community in general all seemed to have zero problem with.
In addition to this, along with the new theme, a restructured donor system will also be unveiled. Anyone with an active donation (less than a year old) when the new theme goes live will be ported over to the equivalent tier on the new system. More information about that will be posted to the donor forum as the time approaches.
The biggest change to note this time around are the tweaks to the sidebar. In addition to that though, a ton of header images have been added to structured threads on the Busch Gardens Williamsburg side and a few have popped up on the Kings Dominion side as well.
Also, an opt-in beta for all past and current donors (anyone with a badge- whether it's out of date or not) will hopefully be coming relatively soon. Keep an eye on the donor forum for that. While I'm speaking of donors, all out of date badges (a year+ old) will be pulled when the new theme goes live- this is something that has been long overdue but, as we concluded via public discussion a month or two ago, it's something that needs to be done and it's something that the community in general all seemed to have zero problem with.
In addition to this, along with the new theme, a restructured donor system will also be unveiled. Anyone with an active donation (less than a year old) when the new theme goes live will be ported over to the equivalent tier on the new system. More information about that will be posted to the donor forum as the time approaches.
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
I'm not seeing any changes, may be my web browser or my operating system.
Ubuntu 12.04 running Google Chrome [font=Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif]Version 32.0.1700.102[/font]
EDITED: Sorry not true I am seeing the new reply box features, but none of the page stuff.
I'm not seeing any changes, may be my web browser or my operating system.
Ubuntu 12.04 running Google Chrome [font=Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif]Version 32.0.1700.102[/font]
EDITED: Sorry not true I am seeing the new reply box features, but none of the page stuff.
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
Nah, don't worry, you're not missing anything, it's not public yet- the new theme is still in active development- simply showing progress shots.
Nah, don't worry, you're not missing anything, it's not public yet- the new theme is still in active development- simply showing progress shots.
RE: The ParkFans Network: Site Updates & Changes
I just would like to remind everyone about this real quick. I added a bit more to that quote than how it is previously found earlier in this thread.Evan pid=88217 dateline=1386450474 said:I'm going to suggest to those that use the home icon to refresh the page to begin training yourselves to click the refresh button on your browser. Clicking "The ParkFans Forum" located to the right of the house icon works just the same. Unless you are already on the forum home page, then you would need to click the refresh button on your browser.
Change is up in the air...