As you must have noticed, myriad changes which have now come into effect over the forums! The forum software has been updated (along with some wonderful additions from SConrad and khayman, such as the vertically aligned subforums), and the vast majority of forums have been rearranged. I hope you enjoy the improved layout of the forums, and if it causes you any inconvenience then I sincerely apologise!
It always takes a while to get settled in after an overhaul, and I expect there to be a few grumbles and problems, but having used the new software and forum layout for just a day I have to say I’m very quickly getting used to it, and far prefer it over the previous layout. I hope you all find it similarly beneficial.
To All Firefox Users: Please empty your cache, or the forums will not display correctly, and some features will be unavailable! Thank you.
There are also quite a few New Features™!
Firstly, there is now a 'Statistics' button on the top right of the forums – numerous statistics are displayed, some which may even be of interest to you! Nay, I'm sure they will, for they are blessed by Torm.
The Staff Page has also been updated – it is much prettier and interesting, and well worth a quick look!
Profiles have been *vastly* updated with the new version of IPB, with new features that I fully suggest you make use of. You can now add other members as friends, comment on people’s profiles, and check out others' posts and topics far more easily, so take a look when you get the chance. I would also suggest you update your profile to include your gender.
Vertically Aligned Subforums are a new, original addition by SConrad, which – most surprisingly, I thought – displays Subforums vertically. Now, what this means is descriptions are now significantly shorter, in some cases. Mod Authors, if you feel that the description on your forum isn't adequate, please send me a PM with an alternative which is 60 letters or less. Thanks!
The forums have all been rearranged, especially the Mod forums, which are now categorised according to content. Mod Authors, if you feel that your mod’s forum is inappropriately placed, please contact me and I will resolve the situation immediately. One particular forum to note which has changed is the
I hope these new and changed features are useful and helpful whilst you browse SHS – and if you have any suggestions, please post them!
Lastly... I think that theacefes and especially SConrad deserve an *enormous* amount of praise for spending over 10 hours with me today updating, changing, adding and moving around the forums. You're both champions, and deserve WAREHOUSES of cookies.
Comments are welcome, so long as they aren't flames. Thanks all!
- Liam/K'aeloree
