Forum/Website Updates

Discussion in 'Announcements' started by c0wg0d, Jan 2, 2017.

  1. c0wg0d

    c0wg0d Master Owner Moderator Helper VIP

    The forums/website have been updated. I hope you guys like the updates. :) The changes are outlined below. If you have any questions, feedback, or bug reports, please share them here. Thanks!

    The timer for creating new posts has been reduced from 30 seconds to 15.

    The Recent Threads section on the homepage sidebar now shows the 7 most recent threads, instead of 3.

    You can now add up to 15 people in a conversation.

    You can now "Like" messages in conversations.

    You can now search your conversations using the search box in the upper right corner. You will only be able to see conversations that you have started or joined in your search results.

    Many new trophies have been added, and point totals have been updated. I have changed the trophy ranks to reflect the same structure as our ranks on the Semi-Vanilla Survival server. Please note that they are not directly related, only the names are the same. You unlock new ranks on the forum by getting more trophy points. You can see all the trophies here: http://www.sandlotminecraft.com/help/trophies

    There is a new ratings system on posts. Not only can you "Like" posts, but now you can award them with different ratings such as "Helpful" or "Beautiful." The total ratings you give and receive will show up on your profile page. These new ratings are also tied into the new trophy points system.
     
    • Informative x 24
    • Like x 20
    • Useful x 8
    • Beautiful x 6
    • Agree x 3
    • Winner x 3
    • Funny x 2
    • Creative x 1
  2. _Onion

    _Onion Farm Fresh Onions! Helper VIP

    Thanks c0w!


    I have one idea though about ratings.

    On some servers I play on, there is a Helper "Lapis" and a Moderator "Emerald". These would be awarded to posts that staff thought were very good.

    Could this be added?


    The updates look great! Thanks c0w!
     
    • Agree Agree x 10
    • Like Like x 1
    • Informative Informative x 1
  3. AwesomeBlock375

    AwesomeBlock375 Mreoowwwww

    This is amazing, c0w! I can't wait to see what will happen in the future with all these brand new results! :D
     
    • Agree Agree x 5
    • Like Like x 1
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
  4. Kyukuro

    Kyukuro Elegant Builder of Pointy Structures Moderator Elder Helper VIP

    If staff think a post is good, they can use any of the other ratings. I don't see how that is needed.
     
    • Agree Agree x 7
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 2
    • Like Like x 1
  5. TheAfkOne

    TheAfkOne something amusing VIP

    This is amazing @c0wg0d!!! Thank you for all your hard work on the Sandlot + Forums!!! ROFLROFLROFLROFL
     
    • Agree x 4
    • Like x 2
    • Beautiful x 2
    • Friendly x 1
    • Creative x 1
  6. GertAlert

    GertAlert Gert Alert! Warning, Gert Alert! Helper

    omg @c0wg0d this is awesome 10 out of 10
    thank for for the awesome thing you have do to the forum!! ROFL:):):D
     
    • Agree Agree x 6
    • Friendly Friendly x 2
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 2
  7. GertAlert

    GertAlert Gert Alert! Warning, Gert Alert! Helper

    Let me say what this is This thing @c0wg0d did is (jaw dropping :D) i so excited i am lost for words about this thanks for making this so awesome

    The Crazy Dino player
    GertAlert
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 2
    • Useful Useful x 1
  8. oddquake

    oddquake trying to be the best she can be

    Love it c0w! This is so cool!
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Winner Winner x 1
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
  9. captain_ODG

    captain_ODG Master

    wow! c0wg0d this is a awesome update! It makes it better than before when half of the sandlot community has full trophy points. Now you really need to be on the Sandlot for a few years to gain all the trophy points. Amazing job!!! and thank you!!!
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Informative Informative x 1
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
  10. captain_ODG

    captain_ODG Master

    but i still do not understand the ratings recieved thingy...
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
  11. FastPablo1

    FastPablo1 Faster than a speeding Pablo! Helper

    C00l. Thanks c0w. ROFL
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
    • Creative Creative x 1
  12. tmuo

    tmuo :D VIP

    Thanks, c0w! This is fab!

    -tmo
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
  13. ishx_

    ishx_ Inscrutible VIP

    • 495
    • Message Grandmaster
    • You've posted 20,000 messages. Holy c0w
    • 495
    • Likes Grandmaster
    • Content you have posted has attracted 20,000 likes. Holy c0w!
    • 495
    • Sandlotian Grandmaster
    • Be a Sandlotian for 5 years. Holy c0w!
    • ... wow c0w
     
    • Funny x 4
    • Like x 2
    • Agree x 1
    • Informative x 1
    • Beautiful x 1
  14. zilory

    zilory Watching the days go by Elder Helper

    Great thanks :) I'm probably going to stick to good ole' fashioned liking. All the options are overwhelming :p
     
    Last edited: Jan 2, 2017
    • Like x 3
    • Beautiful x 2
    • Agree x 1
    • Friendly x 1
    • Creative x 1
  15. zilory

    zilory Watching the days go by Elder Helper

    I can see people making a convo with their friend or another account and just making useless posts and liking each other'posts to get more likes.
     
    • Agree Agree x 4
    • Funny Funny x 1
    • Winner Winner x 1
  16. Cepheusz

    Cepheusz Propaganda Panda Elder Helper VIP

    I find this forum update fun :D
    Was wondering why the random alert spam I got :p

    Thanks c0w!
     
    • Funny Funny x 5
    • Agree Agree x 4
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
  17. flamefox1

    flamefox1 Master

    Thanks c0w for all the wonderful things you do for the sandlot! This going to be so fun:D
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
  18. CaptainFinner

    CaptainFinner The Funny One Helper VIP

    Thanks c0w! :):D
    On computers can you see what a rating stands for?



    I bet there won't be many Grandmasters now...
     
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
  19. Kyukuro

    Kyukuro Elegant Builder of Pointy Structures Moderator Elder Helper VIP

    I don't think there are any.
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Informative Informative x 1
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1
  20. _Onion

    _Onion Farm Fresh Onions! Helper VIP

    I think that players would understand that their post was very thoughtful or good when they get a staff rating.
     
    • Beautiful Beautiful x 1