Brewology

Hello Brewers,

Monkeymaximus and I have been discussing and implementing changes to the new website and the build is coming along a little bit but we're having big problems related to transferring over our download sections since they were primarily RSS'd before. Monkeymaximus himself is unsure of which road he'd like to take regarding solving this issue. We have three options.

1. Begin hosting the files 100% ourselves (increasing cost also).
2. Reconstruct a new RSS system to deliver the downloads effectively in the new website.
3. Take out downloads entirely (or until options 1 or 2 are put into place).

This is not the only "big" problem either. We've also ran into some issues with graphics and layout - how we're trying to construct the new site. The issue isn't necessarily whether or not the images will "look good", but that the site will function better off than our current build, which at the moment, it isn't. BKF, myself and monkeymaximus each took some time a while back coming up with the actual site links/ transferring of some data, and decided which features we'd do without (at least for the time being) once the new site is built. We've decided that things like PS3 saves and other game saves, also features which are RSS'd as well as stored on our servers, will have to be one thing that we work on either before or after the site switch-over, but also something that isn't a 1st rate concern.

For things we're considering 1st rate concerns, considerate progress has been and is being made. The site functions well-enough in a text-based state but lacks features that we either can't update or don't exactly know how to yet, so additional time is expected on our end, therefor, I'm letting you guys know what's going on. For things that were heavily custom coded in this edition of the site, we're having an increasingly hard time learning how to port them over and make them into working features. Monkeymaximus wanted the new site launched about halfway through last month and we were unexpectedly pushed back after recognizing the feat in front of us as well as having limited time to gather 'round the table and shoot the sh*t regarding the site construction.

Patience is a virtue we're expecting the members are willing to cope with while us staff members pull our hair out lol I'll still be keeping everyone updated on the status as I know and as I can.

-DarkPacMan77-

I feel you should keep costs down so I wouldn't host the files but that is just me.

Those files are available all over the place anyways so why host them here? I think telling people what files are needed is sufficient enough.

I would just do a partnership with another website and do a shared profits. So you link to there downloads instead. But they pay us for that referral.

The above post.

Sounds like a plan. finally some GOOD change


you know, DPM.... if you need more staff.... XD

It wouldn't be you. :-p

Everyone would probably leave on that day.

I don't see why you three think you can do this entire thing on your own. It's been a long time since I first heard of this 'major update' and I've yet to see it. I'm not saying what you've done is in vain and I'm not trying to cut any of you guys... But the simple fact is that you can't learn coding overnight and you're going to need help even if you do all the tutorials that are out there. I offered a while back to help and the offer still stands. I don't know if you guys are scared to let someone else join in and help or if you have a personal issue with me, but I believe with outside help (even if it's not me) the update would come sooner and probably would be already up and running.
As far as features go, you should release the site once it looks good and work on porting over the major features, 1-by-1, starting with the most important and most used. I don't have a problem with letting go of the Gamesaves so I don't see a reason why we should host them... There are a few and new feature that I would like to see added to this site instead.

I vote for letting crait work as well....(Yes I know nobody is voting here but...)

Anyways the upgrade gives me an idea... If we can change the whole images and stuff, then you can send a message to all the members that have joined (i know there is a feature like that) telling them that the Brew has changed, come check it out, and maybe just maybe they (old members) might come and have a look, so they might post a bunch as well.. I know Mailas wants Hydepin so something good for him as well....

And I also Agree with .Yunoko ..... and the name reminds me, I think Yumiko has left as well...

It's not that I don't believe anything is going to happen..

Let's just say I am reserving judgment, until all the facts are presented.

Screw Hosting I say. Example. lets say I make a tut and list a few items that will be needed. I can host myself on my end and provide to a link for you to get said items. I think members can take hosting into their own hands. But I cant wait to see the new site, i am excited.

que yeah i know, i was poking at DPM's hate for my "concern of staff" or whatever XP



mailas, your back just to piss people off or something?

of course he is!

Why do you want to be staff?

Lol FLEX UR EPEEN.

Good luck, I'm so tired of offering my help.