Base belongs to me.
👑 Administrator
🌠 Staff
✔️ HL Verified
🚂 Steam Linked
💎Légéñdārý
In the last couple of days, I've somewhat 'enhanced' the forums in a few ways. Some are noticeable, others aren't. In this post, I'll share the changes I've done so you will know about the changes, and new features. It's really up to you if you wish to care or not . I'm calling this Issue #1 as more will follow up later in the future... Is issue even the right word to use?... Regardless, here goes:
- Custom Themes Removals
- (temp?) new ESF Banner
- User/Pass Icons & New Mini-Profile in Header.
- Internet Explorer 6 Warning
- Video's in your Profile
- Enhanced User Overview
- Mini-Steam Profile in Posts.
- TeamSpeak 3 Mini-Profile
------
Custom Themes Removals
As some of you already have noticed, I've removed all the themes except for the default one for now. I'm sorry for doing this, but it makes my job a lot easier. The more changes I make to the forum template, the more work it will be for me to adjust all the changes to the rest of the themes. I might add a black theme for those who rather have that, but I think I'll stick it with that for now.
(temp?) new ESF Banner
As some of you may have noticed, the top Xmas banner has been replaced with a new (temp) replacement thanks to madman for doing the quick work. I'd love to install random banners at page refresh once there is a plugin for it!
User/Pass Icons & New Mini-Profile in Header.
These changes are something you may not have noticed at all. First, I've added a username & password icon at the login box at the top right. I personally found it a bit weird the 2 boxes had no relative login user/pass information on them.
Here is what it was first:
This is what it is now:
While only 2 icon's has been added, it makes the mini-login box at the top right (for non-logged in people) a lot better.
Futher more, I've also changed the mini-profile for logged in people. This is what it used to be by default:
Which, I've changed to:
Internet Explorer 6 Warning
To keep it short, Internet Explorer 6 users will get a message either to upgrade to IE7/8 or to move to FireFox due to obvious reasons.
Video's in your Profile
When you edit your profile and scroll down you should see a "YouTube Video URL" box at the bottom. You have the ability to add a video URL (YouTube for example) which will show in your profile, as example below:
While this feature is not perfectly done (location wise), it's at least neat you can add your own video to your profile.
Enhanced User Overview
You now have the ability to click on a username within posts to get a more enhanced overview, with example below:
Normally when you click on a username within a post, you only get the ability to watch his/hers profile, private message and to read the users posts. This enhancement gives you so much more now. And of course, the moderation part you see (Manage User) is only meant for the moderation team! .
Mini-Steam Profile in Posts.
When you edit your Forum Settings and scroll down to the end of the page. You can enter your SteamID or Community profile ID to show up a mini-profile in each post made on the forums. Want to see an example? Check this post (top right). Empty box? Refresh the page. If you click in the end of the mini-profile, you are able to extend the menu to add a steam friend, join the game or view his / her TF2 Items.
TeamSpeak 3 Mini-Profile
For those who are interested, you can see how many people are in the TeamSpeak 3 Server and join it as well if you have TeamSpeak 3 installed:
Click the image above to increase its size
You can grab TeamSpeak 3 at:
http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads
And hlev, I've fixed the code tag issue for you. It should work fine now. These are the updates I've done recently to the forums, if anything changes within the next few days then I'll be sure to edit / add it within this thread. enjoy everyone!
- Custom Themes Removals
- (temp?) new ESF Banner
- User/Pass Icons & New Mini-Profile in Header.
- Internet Explorer 6 Warning
- Video's in your Profile
- Enhanced User Overview
- Mini-Steam Profile in Posts.
- TeamSpeak 3 Mini-Profile
------
Custom Themes Removals
As some of you already have noticed, I've removed all the themes except for the default one for now. I'm sorry for doing this, but it makes my job a lot easier. The more changes I make to the forum template, the more work it will be for me to adjust all the changes to the rest of the themes. I might add a black theme for those who rather have that, but I think I'll stick it with that for now.
(temp?) new ESF Banner
As some of you may have noticed, the top Xmas banner has been replaced with a new (temp) replacement thanks to madman for doing the quick work. I'd love to install random banners at page refresh once there is a plugin for it!
User/Pass Icons & New Mini-Profile in Header.
These changes are something you may not have noticed at all. First, I've added a username & password icon at the login box at the top right. I personally found it a bit weird the 2 boxes had no relative login user/pass information on them.
Here is what it was first:
This is what it is now:
While only 2 icon's has been added, it makes the mini-login box at the top right (for non-logged in people) a lot better.
Futher more, I've also changed the mini-profile for logged in people. This is what it used to be by default:
Which, I've changed to:
Internet Explorer 6 Warning
To keep it short, Internet Explorer 6 users will get a message either to upgrade to IE7/8 or to move to FireFox due to obvious reasons.
Video's in your Profile
When you edit your profile and scroll down you should see a "YouTube Video URL" box at the bottom. You have the ability to add a video URL (YouTube for example) which will show in your profile, as example below:
While this feature is not perfectly done (location wise), it's at least neat you can add your own video to your profile.
Enhanced User Overview
You now have the ability to click on a username within posts to get a more enhanced overview, with example below:
Normally when you click on a username within a post, you only get the ability to watch his/hers profile, private message and to read the users posts. This enhancement gives you so much more now. And of course, the moderation part you see (Manage User) is only meant for the moderation team! .
Mini-Steam Profile in Posts.
When you edit your Forum Settings and scroll down to the end of the page. You can enter your SteamID or Community profile ID to show up a mini-profile in each post made on the forums. Want to see an example? Check this post (top right). Empty box? Refresh the page. If you click in the end of the mini-profile, you are able to extend the menu to add a steam friend, join the game or view his / her TF2 Items.
TeamSpeak 3 Mini-Profile
For those who are interested, you can see how many people are in the TeamSpeak 3 Server and join it as well if you have TeamSpeak 3 installed:
Click the image above to increase its size
You can grab TeamSpeak 3 at:
http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads
And hlev, I've fixed the code tag issue for you. It should work fine now. These are the updates I've done recently to the forums, if anything changes within the next few days then I'll be sure to edit / add it within this thread. enjoy everyone!
Last edited: