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Offline WhiteShepherd

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Forum version upgrade
« on: July 16, 2014, 05:42:07 pm »
Heads up we are about to preform a forums upgrade.  Any new messages/posts will not be saved till the transfer is complete.  ETA 1-2 hours or less.
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2014, 06:29:37 pm »
So what types of upgrades/improvements can members expect to see when the forums are upgraded?

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2014, 12:34:39 am »
The upgrade did not happen due to unforeseen issues. It will be attempted again tomorrow I hope.
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2014, 02:23:40 am »
Kobuk: There is the improved security of up to date releases as well as newer up to date mods.
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2014, 09:00:00 pm »
Oh look, shiny things!

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2014, 09:05:55 pm »
I liked the old version better. This new version will take getting used to.  :( We're missing half of the cat emotes.

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2014, 09:08:16 pm »
I liked the old version better. This new version will take getting used to.  :( We're missing half of the cat emotes.
That was one of the first things i noticed too... oh well, at least there's more blue stuff.  Blue is a cool color.

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2014, 09:10:19 pm »
I liked the old version better. This new version will take getting used to.  :( We're missing half of the cat emotes.

Just be patient while everything gets cleaned up. It may take a little time to get everything put back in place. It's like moving to a new house or apartment. Everything is transported in boxes and put roughly where it belongs, but it takes some time to get everything set up just so.

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2014, 09:13:02 pm »
Whenever I try to post, I get the following error message from Firefox:

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    This problem can sometimes be caused by disabling or refusing to accept cookies.

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2014, 09:14:01 pm »
Whenever I try to post, I get the following error message from Firefox:

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    This problem can sometimes be caused by disabling or refusing to accept cookies.

We are aware of the issue, and will be working to get that resolved.

Again, we ask for patience while we get the dust settled.

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2014, 09:22:33 pm »
Swell. I just lost my avatar too and am having problems using any sort of pic for an avatar. :(

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2014, 09:49:32 pm »
Swell. I just lost my avatar too and am having problems using any sort of pic for an avatar. :(


Kobuk,  any time a major update is done it can take a while to iron out the problems.  There's no need to panic.

If you notice any major bugs,  you can always take screenshots and post them in a thread here:  http://forums.furtopia.org/furtopia-org-services-support/


Thanks.  ^^

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2014, 10:32:19 pm »
It looks like the redirection loops have fixed themselves. If they occur again at any point please let me know.
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2014, 10:50:24 pm »
Looking good!  (:
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2014, 11:02:54 pm »
For those who might not have realized it yet: if you don't like the big header with all your stats at the top of the forums, you can hide it by clicking the little mark at the top right of the screen. :)
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #15 on: July 17, 2014, 11:15:17 pm »
I liked the old version better. This new version will take getting used to.  :( We're missing half of the cat emotes.

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #16 on: July 17, 2014, 11:37:40 pm »
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #17 on: July 17, 2014, 11:51:23 pm »
For those who might not have realized it yet: if you don't like the big header with all your stats at the top of the forums, you can hide it by clicking the little mark at the top right of the screen. :)

 I didnt like it with that annoying thing there.... Thanks for the info.
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #18 on: July 18, 2014, 01:00:26 am »
Not gonna lie, totally love the new lay out, so much more. accessible, well to/for me anyways.
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #19 on: July 18, 2014, 01:30:47 am »
I actually like the new look a lot; its something new, which I find refreshing :). I think it feels "friendlier" for some reason...  And I like the header, it's very useful.
I did notice the profile "species" field has disappeared though?
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #20 on: July 18, 2014, 02:16:47 am »
I love this update :D (so far). It's nice and clean and the functionality is really nice. (being able to move things to a sidebar position such as the one in "My Messages" and being able to hide things). I'll make more comments when I discover new things ^^

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #21 on: July 18, 2014, 02:28:05 am »
one thing i miss all ready is the "active topics" tab that was next to the "home" tab

other than that it looks nice just need to get used to it.

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #22 on: July 18, 2014, 09:02:35 am »
Swell. I just lost my avatar too and am having problems using any sort of pic for an avatar. :(


Kobuk,  any time a major update is done it can take a while to iron out the problems.  There's no need to panic.

If you notice any major bugs,  you can always take screenshots and post them in a thread here:  http://forums.furtopia.org/furtopia-org-services-support/


Thanks.  ^^

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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #23 on: July 18, 2014, 09:03:20 am »
I did notice the profile "species" field has disappeared though?

Yes and no to this one. The old forum used custom php to make that field. The new forum software can make custom profile fields within the software itself. We still have it. It's just moved to the bottom for the Forum Profile page.

Just look to the left of this post to see I still have my species :)
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Re: Forum version upgrade
« Reply #24 on: July 18, 2014, 09:11:37 am »
I did notice the profile "species" field has disappeared though?

Yes and no to this one. The old forum used custom php to make that field. The new forum software can make custom profile fields within the software itself. We still have it. It's just moved to the bottom for the Forum Profile page.

Just look to the left of this post to see I still have my species :)

Odd thing about that:  I had to re-input my species info. last night. But after I did, that's when I lost my avatar and have never been able to fix my avatar since.