What do you think of the new board features?

Captain Kwok · #1 May 9th, 2002, 08:18 PM

Except for a few broken picture links, the board has loaded fine and just as quickly for me. I'm sure they'll fix the pics soon.

I have a cable modem so I don't know if the extra pics (avatars) are making things slower for our friends with dailups. I like them, it gives the Users a little bit more flavour.

If anyone has a custom avatar they want to use but don't have a site to host it, just let me know, I have webspace that allows remote links.

BTW, the avatars are forced to 48x48 pixels in size...

Bman · #2 May 9th, 2002, 08:19 PM

Yep, I've noticed the board is slower now...I can only imagine the increase in bandwidth needed for some of this stuff. The "recent visitors" especially seems fluffy. I wish I could hide it as even on my super-wide screen it is still sucking up 2 lines of text with all the people on. A simple summary along the lines of "10 people currently visting" would be nicer IMHO.

Richard · #3 May 9th, 2002, 08:23 PM

Board is just as slow as normal, the new features haven't contributed to that.

However we are in the process of moving this entire thing to a new server over the weekend. This old server will stay behind to handle downloads, while the new server handles our e-commerce and web site.

Captain Kwok · #4 May 9th, 2002, 08:23 PM

I like the recent visitors sign because it lets you know how many lurkers are out there! Also, I noticed " Malfador Machinations in the list earlier today - so does this mean that Aaron stops by and checks out the board?

Bman · #5 May 9th, 2002, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by Captain Kwok:
Except for a few broken picture links, the board has loaded fine and just as quickly for me. I'm sure they'll fix the pics soon.

I have a cable modem so I don't know if the extra pics (avatars) are making things slower for our friends with dailups. I like them, it gives the Users a little bit more flavour.

If anyone has a custom avatar they want to use but don't have a site to host it, just let me know, I have webspace that allows remote links.

BTW, the avatars are forced to 48x48 pixels in size...

I am on a big fat connection (multiple T1's) and the slowness seems to be from shrapnel's website.

Another thing I have noticed: In the past, after posting I would be taken back to the topic and it would show my new post. Now it takes me back to the topic and shows me what was there *before* my post. I have to hit Refresh to see my post. Annoying to say the least.

P.S. I might take you up on your offer. How do I go about giving you a picture?

Richard · #6 May 9th, 2002, 08:34 PM

Also if folks want specific avatars or have a "pack" of avatars to add I can put them into the software for everyone to use.

Captain Kwok · #7 May 9th, 2002, 08:36 PM

If anyone wants to send me an avatar, just attach it to an e-mail and send it to:

capt-kwok@rogers.com

I'll upload it to my webspace and give you the address so you can use it!

It works better if the image is a 48x48 .gif so there is no scaling when it's displayed!

I can help with transparency if you're having trouble.