OK, so I've been deliberating about this for a while, and I think it will push through. I'm moving our forums to <a href='http://invisionboard.com' target='_blank'>IPB</a>, a much better and more robust version of the message boards we have now. Invision Power Board is the board software used in such sites as <a href='http://armoredcoreonline.com' target='_blank'>ACO</a>, <a href='http://rn.acnest.com' target='_blank'>The Raven's Nest</a> and <a href='http://armoredcore.org' target='_blank'>The Raven's Haven</a>.
Just to list down some of the advantages we'll get:
Also, you will NOT have to register again. I'm in the process of acquiring our database from InvisionFree so that nothing (much) of great importance will be lost. That means your account and all your posts will be kept intact in the move. However, not everything can be ported over into IPB, so some data will probably have to be rebuilt again.
Guys, I know it's irritating to move when you're settled in. But this will most definitely be the last move I'm going to make to the forums, unless something bad happens, so please bear with it.
During the move itself, the boards will be turned off so that no posts that come after I acquire the database will be lost when we port it over. First time in quite a while that I will be doing that. Expect around 1-2 days as a time when the boards will be down.
So, bid your farewells to InvisonFree soon. It served us well, but as a growing community, it's time for something better.
For the Republic!
Just to list down some of the advantages we'll get:
- easier skin implementation (no more skin loading times!), </li>
- a working search function (so if you weren't using search before, you better start), </li>
- connection with other features (such as the Photo Gallery), </li>
- better modability and support, and </li>
- a whole new level of that 'legit' feel.
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Also, you will NOT have to register again. I'm in the process of acquiring our database from InvisionFree so that nothing (much) of great importance will be lost. That means your account and all your posts will be kept intact in the move. However, not everything can be ported over into IPB, so some data will probably have to be rebuilt again.
Guys, I know it's irritating to move when you're settled in. But this will most definitely be the last move I'm going to make to the forums, unless something bad happens, so please bear with it.
During the move itself, the boards will be turned off so that no posts that come after I acquire the database will be lost when we port it over. First time in quite a while that I will be doing that. Expect around 1-2 days as a time when the boards will be down.
So, bid your farewells to InvisonFree soon. It served us well, but as a growing community, it's time for something better.
For the Republic!
"Let's fight... like gentlemen." - Dudley, SF3
