Important! Arkadia Forum Upgrade

Discussion in 'About Arkadia Forums' started by Dylan | Arkadia, Oct 14, 2014.

  1. Dylan | Arkadia

    Dylan | Arkadia Administrator Staff Member PAF Administrator Planet Arkadia Official

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    Greetings Arkadians

    As you well have noticed, the forum has had a major overhaul. We have migrated from Vbulletin to Xenforo as many of you have already requested and the time has come.

    With this upgrade comes many of the old features and many that are new. We have taken time in the creation of this new platform and we made sure that every precaution has been taken to make sure all your previous posts and input has been saved. So lets get into some of the new features.

    Reputation System

    Yes, you all have been asking for it for years and we have put it in. We made sure that the higher your reputation is the more trophies you can acquire on your profile. Here is the other nice little perk, everyone from the old system that had already had reputation added to their profile will now have everything back from the days of old. Meaning if you were the shining star in the universe, people will see it again.

    So start getting those likes on.

    Credits

    Yes, the forum has a new system in place for credits. These credits will be used for future purchases from the forum directly. Some of these purchases will include extra features on the forum, extra items to spice up your profile, in-game exchanges and real life items.

    How do I make credits?

    Simple!!! You just have to be active on the forum. Every action you do on the forum from new posts, likes, comments, status updates, following other members and literally reading posts of other members will count at you gaining credits.

    Of course there are also ways of loosing credits and that is by getting your posts reported, being flagged as a spammer and bad behavior.

    Moods

    Had an epic day on the planet hunting and got yourself a HoF or been frustrated that you couldn't loot that one thing off that other bit from you know where. EXPRESS YOURSELF!!!

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    We have added this feature for you to be yourself and express you mood to the community. We like to know what you feel and what inspired you to feel that way. Let us all know.

    Smilies

    Of all the things on a forum, we need to present a set of smilies for you all to go crazy. Here is the collection we have.

    :blackalien::):eek: o:;):alien::(:android::mad::angelic::confused::arghh::cool::artist::p:asshat::D:astronaut::eek::bag::oops:
    :banghead::rolleyes::banhappy:o_O:barefoot::bawling::bear::dummy::drowning::drool::droid::doctor::devilish::depressed::dead::cyclops::cry::cow::couchpotato::coldfeet::cold:
    :coffee::clown::cigar::chicken::cautious::cat::bucktooth::brb::borg::bored::bookworm::blackeye::biggrin::beaver::dummy1::eggonface::facepalm::finger::frown::geek::giggle:
    :greedy::greyalien::grumpy::happy::headphone::hilarious::hungover::hungry::hurting::inlove::inpain::jawdrop::jimlad::joyful::kiss::laugh::linkme::locktopic::lurking::mask::meh:
    :smilie::smile::sleep::singing::sick::shy::shifty::shamefullyembarrased::roflmao::redface::rage::punch::poto::poop::pompus::playful::pigeon::photogenic::penguin::peeking::panda:
    :oldman::nurse::notworthy::ninja::nailbiting::muted::mooning::smug::smuggrin::snaphappy::sneaky::sorry::sour::spam::speechless::spiderman::spitoutdummy::stig::stinkyfeet::stop::thumbsdown:
    :thumbsup::tongue::troll::turtle::unsure::vamp::vomit::vulcan::wacky::walkingdead::watching::whistling::wideyed::wink::woot::writing::wtf::x3::yawn::yuck:

    And for those stat driven members of our beloved community, we added this little treasure : :stats:

    you will see them change over time with upgraded form of these cute little guys and girls. animated Smilie are soon to follow. So have fun with these so long.

    We will be adding new feature as we go ahead, Please keep your eyes on what is happening on the forum and you will get some inside scoop of what is next.

    From my side here at Arkadia Studios,

    Best regards

    Dylan
     
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  2. T79x

    T79x Adviser Arkadia Adviser

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    many new stuff
    very nice update
     
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  3. Razial

    Razial Adviser Arkadia Adviser

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    realy wicked update to the forum looks awesome =)
     
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  4. Dylan | Arkadia

    Dylan | Arkadia Administrator Staff Member PAF Administrator Planet Arkadia Official

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    Thank you, I hope you guys enjoy it, The Mighty Maintenance Nusul has put massive effort to make sure you all have fun and enjoy your time online.
    There is so much more coming, so keep checking back to see what happens.
     
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  5. Snape

    Snape Master of the BanHammer Staff Member PAF Administrator

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    Folks, you may find you'll have to redo certain parts of your forum avatars (such as your signature pictures). If you have any question please PM Dylan, Mathias or myself and we'll help out out.
     
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  6. OZtwo

    OZtwo Active Member

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    Wow! Very cool update to the forums!!!
     
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  7. Dylan | Arkadia

    Dylan | Arkadia Administrator Staff Member PAF Administrator Planet Arkadia Official

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    Glad you like it ;)
     
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  8. atomicstorm

    atomicstorm Platinum Member Platinum Member

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    Looks good.. Just get rid of the times new roman :)
     
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  9. Larkin

    Larkin Platinum Member Staff Member PAF Senior Mod Platinum Member

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    Looking good guys, thanks for the hard work :) Just browsing around now to see all the new features ;)
     
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  10. Nor Alien

    Nor Alien Active Member

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    Sweet! Awesome upgrade! :greyalien::biggrin2:
     
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  11. coz1969

    coz1969 Member

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    I do like the new changes to the forum. Are there future plans for skins/color scheme options? (or are they currently available, and I just can't figure out where?) I know for some the light on dark BG is a lot harder on the eyes.

    Aside from the question, I felt I had to post in order to try out a new smiley or two. :eek: :battleroar: o_O
     
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  12. David | Arkadia

    David | Arkadia Administrator Staff Member PAF Administrator Planet Arkadia Official

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    Hey coz,

    Yep there will be more skins made available soon along with other forum enhancements.
     
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  13. OZtwo

    OZtwo Active Member

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    Hello David! Welcome to your new forum!!
     
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  14. Neil

    Neil Adviser Pro Users Arkadia Adviser

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    Thanks for getting the forum back up in time for the new VU!
     
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    AxeMurderer Active Member Pro Users

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    Always good to have something to read with the morning coffee and now it willk be even sweeter :banana:
     
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  16. Snape

    Snape Master of the BanHammer Staff Member PAF Administrator

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    When new skins are available, you'll be able to choose them by clicking the link in the very bottom left of ANY forum page.

    Also, I know that almost all of the links to other posts/threads etc and Pics are currently broken, it's an unfortunate side effect of the change over that we are working hard to fix. Please don't send any more messages regarding this as my box is already over flowing ;)
     
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  17. Liviu | Arkadia

    Liviu | Arkadia Administrator Staff Member PAF Administrator Pro Users PAF Senior Mod Platinum Member Planet Arkadia Official Arkadia Adviser Gold Member

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    looking good guys, awesome job! :)
     
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  18. wournos

    wournos Active Member

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    Very nice. Hopefully there will be brighter skins. Black backgrounds for gaming forums feels a bit old now.
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  19. SallyBridges

    SallyBridges Adviser Arkadia Adviser

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    Yay this is looking so cool ;) now i got to find my way around again ;) wont take too long
     
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  20. Snape

    Snape Master of the BanHammer Staff Member PAF Administrator

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    BTW, Everyone's sig pics are broken also. You can either redo them now yourselves or wait and see if we can fix them for you :biggrin2:
     
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