Yes, I've just reverted the forum to the old software. This is the thread as we had it.
Ricold wrote:Well well well, that's been an interesting few days.
I've discovered several things, including that our preferred theme once again doesn't work with the latest forum update. You might notice that while this theme is awful, it does have a few High Elf modifications. I'm rather proud of what little I've meneged, but if anyone here knows how to make themes, I'd much, much rather have something nicer than this.
I've discovered that trying to download the database table for the search function breaks the old server. Once Eldacar reboots it AGAIN (3rd time in 4 days I think), I'll update back there directing people across, in the mean time, we might be a few members light, depending on whether they've caught the news while the old site was still online. I've gone and posted out to about 6-8 of the other warhammer sites, notably our sisters at Druchii and Asrai, so we should catch some people who are watching elsewhere for news.
What else? Besides the obvious theme change, we've not actually lost any data from the forums! Makes a nice change. I've implemented the latest forum updates while I was at it. That's what broke the theme. The library is down. I'm going to try making a new one. I cleaned the database (no really, one can clean databases), so we have less junk.
Oh, cookies are probably broken until we get the domain back. This will mean annoying logging in for every visit. Sorry!
If you find anything else that's annoying you, let me know.
Shannar, Sealord wrote:I'd forgotten about the icons, nice to see them again.
As to the theme, what's it made in? I have some (rusty, but recently returned to use) skills that might be useful.
Ricold wrote:Can any of the other Loremasters confirm if they can still see the Loremaster forum please? I can't, which worries me
Shannar, Sealord wrote:From what I can see the theme is just done with css, that's no problem to play around with.
However, in an earlier thread you mentioned the bot protection came from the theme, and that's not really a css thing so I'm a bit confused. Obviously I can't see all the pieces so perhaps I'm missing something.
Daeron wrote:Cheers for the work. Nice to see it's upgraded to phpBB 3.1. Indeed, we've been looking into a similar upgrade for Dnet but unfortunately it breaks the theme and there's a notable lack of new styles for phpBB 3.1 that suit our style. There's never enough blood on them.
Good work!
Ricold, Not site owner any more, largely absent. PM me if you want me. PM Prince of Spires if you need the head Loremaster.