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Other software / Re: Will Wedge import data from SMF?
« on February 27th, 2013, 08:13 PM »I agree, but almost certainly for different reasons.Quote However, it seems to me that it is not going to be effective in the long-term
Oh, and from a "negative criticism" point of view, I just got a position with HP as Project Quality Officer Auditor :) So, I'll have no issues giving feedback of any sort ;)
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Other software / Re: Will Wedge import data from SMF?
« on February 27th, 2013, 07:48 PM »
What drew me to wedge in the first place was simply the focus on trying to do things properly. That's why I keep coming back and checking on your progress 18 months after I first signed up here. When I say "aging" I mean "getting bogged down in the consequences of their past decisions". With my - very limited - perspective it seems to me that's what has nearly stopped SMF in it's tracks in terms of development. As I started getting deeper into how mods work, how they're applied, and I realized their system is a code lookup/replace dealio, I was immediately cognizant of the problems that I'll end up facing the more mods I pursue. Especially as upgrades repeatedly broke even the few simple mods I had installed, leaving me to figure out how fix them myself.
While the SMF product has done what it needs to do, and the face that it's free has served me very well. However, it seems to me that it is not going to be effective in the long-term. I've already established some rather long-term friends because of my community, and I foresee that continuing long into the future.
This is not to say that I don't want some of the new whiz-bang features you guys are cooking up, it's more about the principle of a solid foundation leading to a solid experience.
Therefore, I want to get started with a system early on that I can grow with, and a system that I can respect from the beginning. Now, lest that come across as a ton of kiss-assery, I think you guys smell so bad I had to type with one hand and hold my nose with the other; and you don't even bother to shave your unibrows.
As for the particular game, Exile (the community) formed around Star Wars: The Old Republic, though most of us moved on around the time they went Free to Play, and are looking forward to Elder Scrolls Online, Destiny, and Star Citizen. This is why we're rebuilding our forums: dropping the TOR portion of the URL, and shifting into more of a gaming community than a single-game guild.
While the SMF product has done what it needs to do, and the face that it's free has served me very well. However, it seems to me that it is not going to be effective in the long-term. I've already established some rather long-term friends because of my community, and I foresee that continuing long into the future.
This is not to say that I don't want some of the new whiz-bang features you guys are cooking up, it's more about the principle of a solid foundation leading to a solid experience.
Therefore, I want to get started with a system early on that I can grow with, and a system that I can respect from the beginning. Now, lest that come across as a ton of kiss-assery, I think you guys smell so bad I had to type with one hand and hold my nose with the other; and you don't even bother to shave your unibrows.
As for the particular game, Exile (the community) formed around Star Wars: The Old Republic, though most of us moved on around the time they went Free to Play, and are looking forward to Elder Scrolls Online, Destiny, and Star Citizen. This is why we're rebuilding our forums: dropping the TOR portion of the URL, and shifting into more of a gaming community than a single-game guild.
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Features / Re: Tapatalk (revisit)
« on February 27th, 2013, 07:04 PM »
ah, I didn't understand that it worked like that. Thanks.
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Features / Tapatalk (revisit)
« on February 27th, 2013, 05:33 PM »
I've read through the thread where I first found Tapatalk mentioned (and long dead), and I've read any and all threads that have the word "Tapatalk" in it.
I and a lot of my users take advantage of Tapatalk for a number of reasons, and while I understand there's a mobile theme, it can still be kind of painful on poor 3G connections (like here in Dayton, OH) where every little bit helps. Tapatalk seems to do a good job of stripping out nearly all but the actual text needed, reducing bandwidth usage and speeding forum usage.
Has this topic been officially been revisited/considered? Is there any plan to support Tapatalk plug-ins?
I and a lot of my users take advantage of Tapatalk for a number of reasons, and while I understand there's a mobile theme, it can still be kind of painful on poor 3G connections (like here in Dayton, OH) where every little bit helps. Tapatalk seems to do a good job of stripping out nearly all but the actual text needed, reducing bandwidth usage and speeding forum usage.
Has this topic been officially been revisited/considered? Is there any plan to support Tapatalk plug-ins?
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Other software / Re: Will Wedge import data from SMF?
« on February 25th, 2013, 08:30 PM »
In my case, I kept having to repair what broke with the modifications that I installed as I went through the various upgrades. I, too, hesitated to continue upgrading because each upgrade inevitably brought the challenge of repairing my themes/modifications.
Oh, I had no illusions that switching to Wedge would be overnight, which is why I'm willing to make use of this transition period as a time to test Wedge, look at the data conversion issues, and provide all my feedback and lessons learned both to the devs and the community. I'm looking at it rather simplistically: selfish part is that I'd like to test Wedge, and altruistically I'd love to help support the effort because I really like the direction you're taking, and I'm tired of the aging SMF implementation. But you need meaningful feedback, and I believe I can make that happen.
Further, my forums are hardly mission critical, as it's a small, close-knit community of pc gamers, which comes with it's own elevated set of technical experiences.
So, if I can help out, great. If not, that's cool, too. I'll keep watching and waiting :)
Oh, I had no illusions that switching to Wedge would be overnight, which is why I'm willing to make use of this transition period as a time to test Wedge, look at the data conversion issues, and provide all my feedback and lessons learned both to the devs and the community. I'm looking at it rather simplistically: selfish part is that I'd like to test Wedge, and altruistically I'd love to help support the effort because I really like the direction you're taking, and I'm tired of the aging SMF implementation. But you need meaningful feedback, and I believe I can make that happen.
Further, my forums are hardly mission critical, as it's a small, close-knit community of pc gamers, which comes with it's own elevated set of technical experiences.
So, if I can help out, great. If not, that's cool, too. I'll keep watching and waiting :)
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Other software / Re: Will Wedge import data from SMF?
« on February 25th, 2013, 05:37 AM »
Well that I can do. It'll obviously take me some time to dig into how things work, and I've received comments on how well I document stuff, so I'm sure I'll be at least marginally helpful :P
Anyhow, starting the new job in the morning, so off to bed. Thanks for the fast replies.
Anyhow, starting the new job in the morning, so off to bed. Thanks for the fast replies.
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Other software / Re: Will Wedge import data from SMF?
« on February 25th, 2013, 05:31 AM »
Understood. I imagine it's a lot like MMO beta testers who are only there to get what they want out of it.
Is there a list of standards/expectations for beta testers that you could point to (beyond the thread I posted in)? I could give you a better idea of how well I'd fit that bill and potentially save you some time. I'm sure you're busy enough as it is.
Is there a list of standards/expectations for beta testers that you could point to (beyond the thread I posted in)? I could give you a better idea of how well I'd fit that bill and potentially save you some time. I'm sure you're busy enough as it is.
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Other software / Re: Will Wedge import data from SMF?
« on February 25th, 2013, 05:22 AM »
I'd be happy to test that :angel:
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Other software / Re: Will Wedge import data from SMF?
« on February 25th, 2013, 05:09 AM »
Awesome! Excellent news. Is there a version limitation to the converter? Does it create a whole new set of tables, or does it modify the existing?
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The Pub / Re: Looking for volunteers to test the Wedge private alpha!
« on February 25th, 2013, 04:08 AM »
I hope this isn't too late. My gaming community is switching from focus on a single game to more of a general gaming community, so I'm planning on changing our URL and would like to get Wedge started on the new URL to run in parallel with my SMF forum until such time as it's good enough to go live for my small community. I know I haven't posted a lot, but I've been watching since 2011.
1 - Since May, 2009
2 - Currently, my forum is www.exile-tor.com/forum - I've modified the theme myself, do all the admin myself.
3 - Daily will be variable for me personally, but I can put something like 5 hours weekly of my own time (wife overseas, kids, working), but I have 20+ members on weekly, if not daily, and most of them would be willing to help test a new system.
4 - I'd really like to see importing of SMF data, but I figure that's not likely to be an existing issue. Next, being able to theme my forum to my (and my users' tastes) is pretty important to me. I've extensively modified my SFM forum theme personally. I'd also like to test a donation system, because I cover all the costs for my gaming community (mumble, hosting, etc). If there are any gaming related features (integration with a mumble server, tracking games played, characters in each game, etc) I'll definitely put those to work.
5 - I wish I had a fez. I'd wear it to work on my birthday. Now that's an excellent idea, actually... I'll have to get a Tardis on my desk, too...
Other stuff that might be relevant: I am a Business Analyst, just moved from PNC to HP, I've worked quite a bit with SQL in a development environment (not as a developer so much as requirements gathering and testing, so not an SQL expert). So I'm comfortable with SQL and have used PHPAdmin and MySQL directly on my forums to create some other database tools like tracking crafting and characters for the game my community was focused on.
1 - Since May, 2009
2 - Currently, my forum is www.exile-tor.com/forum - I've modified the theme myself, do all the admin myself.
3 - Daily will be variable for me personally, but I can put something like 5 hours weekly of my own time (wife overseas, kids, working), but I have 20+ members on weekly, if not daily, and most of them would be willing to help test a new system.
4 - I'd really like to see importing of SMF data, but I figure that's not likely to be an existing issue. Next, being able to theme my forum to my (and my users' tastes) is pretty important to me. I've extensively modified my SFM forum theme personally. I'd also like to test a donation system, because I cover all the costs for my gaming community (mumble, hosting, etc). If there are any gaming related features (integration with a mumble server, tracking games played, characters in each game, etc) I'll definitely put those to work.
5 - I wish I had a fez. I'd wear it to work on my birthday. Now that's an excellent idea, actually... I'll have to get a Tardis on my desk, too...
Other stuff that might be relevant: I am a Business Analyst, just moved from PNC to HP, I've worked quite a bit with SQL in a development environment (not as a developer so much as requirements gathering and testing, so not an SQL expert). So I'm comfortable with SQL and have used PHPAdmin and MySQL directly on my forums to create some other database tools like tracking crafting and characters for the game my community was focused on.
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Other software / Will Wedge import data from SMF?
« on February 25th, 2013, 03:54 AM »
I have been running an SMF forum (www.exile-tor.com/forum) since 2009 and have been watching Wedge like a hawk. I see a beta has been released and I plan on submitting myself for beta usage. I'm planning on moving my community to a new URL and I figure that's a perfect time to switch to Wedge, and start getting the members used to it.
In doing so, I'd REALLY like to be able to bring over all the old threads to Wedge, and keep it searchable. I don't mind if they're not fully integrated and in a "Legacy" section, as long as they're searchable, we can start new threads (we're not a giant community by any means).
I searched and didn't find anything about importing SMF data, so I apologize if there's a thread out there already.
Thanks Wedgies! (my term for all you Wedge devs/supporters :P)
In doing so, I'd REALLY like to be able to bring over all the old threads to Wedge, and keep it searchable. I don't mind if they're not fully integrated and in a "Legacy" section, as long as they're searchable, we can start new threads (we're not a giant community by any means).
I searched and didn't find anything about importing SMF data, so I apologize if there's a thread out there already.
Thanks Wedgies! (my term for all you Wedge devs/supporters :P)
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Development blog / Re: It only took two guys two years...
« on November 20th, 2012, 03:15 AM »
Fantastic! I've been watching this for most of those two years, and I keep checking back to see just what the status is. I'm ready to move my forums to something more modern than SMF, as I'm getting tired of the lack of development with SMF. It seems even the mod packages aren't being developed any more.
I'm definitely hoping to be able to get Wedge soon!
While I know I haven't been posting much, I'd like to be able to set up a small installation on my server just to see what it takes and what kinds of features I'd be able to put to use in order to switch over my forums. Is that at all a possibility?
I'm definitely hoping to be able to get Wedge soon!
While I know I haven't been posting much, I'd like to be able to set up a small installation on my server just to see what it takes and what kinds of features I'd be able to put to use in order to switch over my forums. Is that at all a possibility?
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Features / IP based logging per thread
« on October 12th, 2011, 07:35 AM »
I run a small SMF forum (52 users), and have been watching Wedge for a while. I just had an issue where someone did something nefarious and it would have been very helpful if I could have tracked who accessed a particular thread during a specific time period.
Is there a feature like this under consideration? I've not found anything about it through search.
The same person then registered through the proxy hidemyass.com.
Is there anything planned for blocking proxies of this nature?
Thanks, hope to see this out soon!
Is there a feature like this under consideration? I've not found anything about it through search.
The same person then registered through the proxy hidemyass.com.
Is there anything planned for blocking proxies of this nature?
Thanks, hope to see this out soon!