Out of the Blue

[Dec 11, 2009, 10:17 am ET] - Share - Viewing Comments

Though it hasn't come up lately, Frans has been working very hard in the background on some further improvements around here. The main focus lately has been to whip the forums into better shape with some new and/or improved functionality, including something we've had a lot of requests for, which is the return of more general forums to handle ongoing conversations outside the realm of the news forum. We expect a roll-out of these improvements today, and you can expect a bit of forum downtime around when that happens.

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Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 12, 2009, 10:46

Kxmode

Ok folks, the new forums are live: http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl Awesome! Thanks Frans.

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Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 18:19

Xymph

Ok folks, the new forums are live: http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl




-- Frans

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Re: Atari sale

Dec 11, 2009, 17:59

Cutter

MOGs, particularly struggling ones, need to start giving away their clients - and lowering their monthly subs wouldn't hurt either.




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Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 17:17

nin

Ultimately all this (nearly two weeks' work) should make future extensions easier too.

Thank you for your continued efforts.




RollinThundr Apr 17, 2013, 12:25: Eh really tossing stuff like that in there only to get your panties all bunched up. If you really want to call that trolling sure. Mr. Tact Apr 17, 2013, 12:33: Pretty sure that's the definition of trolling...

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Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 16:42

Xymph

An "ignore poster" function

No, that is still on my to-do list. This release brings plenty of functional and visual improvements/changes, but even more changes under the hood. Many of those were needed to allow for additional forums where users can start their own new threads, while still keeping the news comments tied to the news stories. The code was also tightened up, centralizing duplicated code in one place (e.g. the nearly identical post and edit forms), squashing a bunch of bugs, and many other little tweaks. Ultimately all this (nearly two weeks' work) should make future extensions easier too.




-- Frans

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Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 16:09

banddirector

An "ignore poster" function?!?!

I second that!




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Re: Atari sale

Dec 11, 2009, 15:31

Kxmode

Atari is evil!

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Atari sale

Dec 11, 2009, 13:58

Narf2029

For anyone interested, Atari is having a 50% off sale. Among other things it makes Champions Online $15, so you'd basically get the client for free if you wanted to try it out for cheap.




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Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 13:49

Kxmode

Why I'd rather be punched in the testicles than call customer service. Pretty much sums up my experience with etrade and dell.

Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 12:59

bcanceldirt

Does anyone know a good racing game for the PS3? I mean a racer with extra cars, career mode, circuits, etc, but a pure racer. Not the wackiness of Burnout or something. I'm not super big into racing games, but I have been having a blast with Need for Speed: Shift. It doesn't have Gran Turismo levels of detail and accuracy, but it's definitely towards the opposite end of the spectrum of Burnout. It's got enough cars and customization for my tastes, and if nothing else, it's absolutely the most visceral racer I've ever played.

Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 12:56

mch

Does anyone know a good racing game for the PS3? I mean a racer with extra cars, career mode, circuits, etc, but a pure racer. Not the wackiness of Burnout or something. It's a little bit more of a wait...but sounds like GT5 would be what you're looking for.

Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 12:24

Creston

Does anyone know a good racing game for the PS3? I mean a racer with extra cars, career mode, circuits, etc, but a pure racer. Not the wackiness of Burnout or something. Any ideas? Thanks Creston

Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 11:42

Creston

Woooooo! hops up and down in glee Thanks Blue! (and Frans!) Creston

Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 10:41

Bronco

New forums will be nice. Can't wait to see what else comes our way.




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Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 10:30

InBlack

Yeah that would be nice...




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Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 10:13

nin

including something we've had a lot of requests for,

An "ignore poster" function?!?!




RollinThundr Apr 17, 2013, 12:25: Eh really tossing stuff like that in there only to get your panties all bunched up. If you really want to call that trolling sure. Mr. Tact Apr 17, 2013, 12:33: Pretty sure that's the definition of trolling...

Re: Out of the Blue

Dec 11, 2009, 09:40

Hump

Thanks Frans, Thanks Stephen Thumbsup




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