Civ3DuelZone homepage and portal feedback - Page 9

ProPain · 03-01-2006, 11:45

I'll take civ4duelzone out today/tomorrow.

Shabbaman · 21-02-2007, 19:37

OK,

Think it's about time for some action. We've discussed some of the things we want (new domain, logo, vbulletin, gold), perhaps we should consider a plan to actually implement these things. A plan that consists of more than PP to get it done, because the guy's obviously very busy. I think it's important that we move this site forward: to me, it seems CDZ is stagnating. Aside from a visual overhaul, we should work on some actual content (not spam). What do you people think about this?

Socrates · 21-02-2007, 20:10

... That it's a very good idea you have here. Thanks for doing the job !

Nah j/k. But yes, well said, I don't like the idea of a site stagnating either. I can make propositions and comments, and I can do some of the job if I'm told what to do ; it's just that I don't know how to manage such a site/forum. I can also discuss the plan with you guys. I think we should do it step by step. One thing I have in mind is that we should do these things in this order :
1. Take the www.civduelzone.com domain, forget the Civ version inside, we embrace all Civs.
2. Move to vB if that's OK with the majority (I think it is, according to PP's poll).
3. Discuss the rest later, as all the stuff we'd implement now will have to be moved too (vB, new domain...). For example, no point in choosing a new logo in the top left of the page if we can't have one in vB (I don't know, but you can see the thinking there).

Shabba, do you feel some responsability, now you're #1 here ?

Shabbaman · 21-02-2007, 21:16

If I'm in charge we're in big trouble

Socrates · 05-03-2007, 18:42

Maybe Meli can lead us through this tunnel ??

What about my plan ?

Shabbaman · 06-03-2007, 07:48

It might be a solid plan, but it doesn't meet my main criterium. Changing domain and forum software requires a lot of time from propain, time that he clearly doesn't have. Besides, it's still cosmetic. Changing forum software really doesn't add to the content of the site.

Socrates · 06-03-2007, 11:45

I don't know what you're referring to, what is "content" to you ? To me, it is what people post, and it is up to them everyday of the year...?

- New domain : So as to be more logical, we aren't a Civ3 site anymore, just a Civ site.
- New software : This is how, as a mod, you'll have access to so many useful features, I think. It is costly. I'd like to work on my contribution if this happens then.

Shabbaman · 06-03-2007, 17:45

I doubt changing domain will increase our popularity. And while vB has some nice mod tools, there's not much to mod anyway. If there's anything that's overdue for an update, it's the front page. We don't have a lot of news, we could just as well change it to active topics anyway.

Besides IP banning spambots, but that's apparently possible with snitz as well.

BCLG100 · 06-03-2007, 17:52

this may sound stupid and i really dont understand how these things work but could we not see about advertising?

Shabbaman · 06-03-2007, 18:00

What do we need advertising for?

03-01-2006, 11:45	#81
ProPain Customized Admin :) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sailing the seas of cheese. Posts: 5,852	I'll take civ4duelzone out today/tomorrow. __________________ I fed my Dog the American Dream Well, he rolled over and he started to scream He said, I dig the taste of salt but it don't keep me alive yeah, yeah

21-02-2007, 19:37	#82
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,493	OK, Think it's about time for some action. We've discussed some of the things we want (new domain, logo, vbulletin, gold), perhaps we should consider a plan to actually implement these things. A plan that consists of more than PP to get it done, because the guy's obviously very busy. I think it's important that we move this site forward: to me, it seems CDZ is stagnating. Aside from a visual overhaul, we should work on some actual content (not spam). What do you people think about this? __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

21-02-2007, 20:10	#83
Socrates Emperor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,946	... That it's a very good idea you have here. Thanks for doing the job ! Nah j/k. But yes, well said, I don't like the idea of a site stagnating either. I can make propositions and comments, and I can do some of the job if I'm told what to do ; it's just that I don't know how to manage such a site/forum. I can also discuss the plan with you guys. I think we should do it step by step. One thing I have in mind is that we should do these things in this order : 1. Take the www.civduelzone.com domain, forget the Civ version inside, we embrace all Civs. 2. Move to vB if that's OK with the majority (I think it is, according to PP's poll). 3. Discuss the rest later, as all the stuff we'd implement now will have to be moved too (vB, new domain...). For example, no point in choosing a new logo in the top left of the page if we can't have one in vB (I don't know, but you can see the thinking there). Shabba, do you feel some responsability, now you're #1 here ? __________________ Sent from my Debian

21-02-2007, 21:16	#84
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,493	If I'm in charge we're in big trouble __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

05-03-2007, 18:42	#85
Socrates Emperor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,946	Maybe Meli can lead us through this tunnel ?? What about my plan ? __________________ Sent from my Debian

06-03-2007, 07:48	#86
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,493	It might be a solid plan, but it doesn't meet my main criterium. Changing domain and forum software requires a lot of time from propain, time that he clearly doesn't have. Besides, it's still cosmetic. Changing forum software really doesn't add to the content of the site. __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

06-03-2007, 11:45	#87
Socrates Emperor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,946	I don't know what you're referring to, what is "content" to you ? To me, it is what people post, and it is up to them everyday of the year...? - New domain : So as to be more logical, we aren't a Civ3 site anymore, just a Civ site. - New software : This is how, as a mod, you'll have access to so many useful features, I think. It is costly. I'd like to work on my contribution if this happens then. __________________ Sent from my Debian

06-03-2007, 17:45	#88
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,493	I doubt changing domain will increase our popularity. And while vB has some nice mod tools, there's not much to mod anyway. If there's anything that's overdue for an update, it's the front page. We don't have a lot of news, we could just as well change it to active topics anyway. Besides IP banning spambots, but that's apparently possible with snitz as well. __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

06-03-2007, 17:52	#89
BCLG100 Deity Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lahndan Posts: 6,220	this may sound stupid and i really dont understand how these things work but could we not see about advertising? __________________ the sooner you fall behind, the more time you\'ll have to catch up! CDZ Cup Champion!!!

06-03-2007, 18:00	#90
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,493	What do we need advertising for? __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"