The site was something I hacked together about two years ago and the code was a mess. It didn't perform well, it wasn't particularly secure, and it was just generally too hard to maintain. The new version doesn't really add much functionality, but here are the things I can think of:
I think that's it. It's hella fast now. I can't believe the crap I wrote two years ago. I need closure. I feel like I never finish projects.
When we know RCT3 file extensions and formats, we'll add those right away.
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
All of the new features seem perfect, all it needs is a nice GUI... hehe ;).
Now, here come the comments of "Can non-club members upload now?"
Shaun Rajewski
Founder, Lead Developer
Epic Web Studios, LLC
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
Keep up the good work, Jeff!
BTW, there is going to be another version of POP Forums?
Shaun Rajewski
Founder, Lead Developer
Epic Web Studios, LLC
I dont' even mind not being able to upload right now as long as I can download.
My only question, Jeff, is this: Is there any way to either get rid of the "top 10" on the front, or atleast lower how many ratings it needs? It hasn't had anything listed for months:).
Mayhaps it could just be a "newest files" instead of top 10? Or Top 10 of all time?
Just a thought, Can't wait till RCT3 comes out and its really active again.
There were buttons at the top of the list that could switch between 'current' and 'all time' view. Then, of course, the dropbox to sort the different file types.
Basically what I'm saying is it wasn't necessarily just the low voting that kept the list empty, but also the lack of 'current' uploads to fill the list.
I really like the idea of a "recently downloaded" list.
The search box is a nice touch too. :)
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
I like having the ratings back on the main page. When there's only a couple files being uploaded at a time, it's easy to check them all out. When the boards start getting flooded with RCT3 stuff, though, it's nice to not waste my time on something that obviously sucks.
Coincidentally, while there was such an uproar about the boards being "dead," good rides like Lord Gonchar's are still getting over 100 downloads. Not bad at all for a game that's a couple years old.
So are you going to add pages for the "other" saveable things in RCT3 like fireworks shows and custom peeps? Or are we sticking to just coasters and scenarios/games still? (Not that I think the others are necessary... just wondering.
[Edited to remove Gonch's real name. Oops.]
*** Edited 9/14/2004 10:31:17 PM UTC by kpjb***
Hi
I agree about the popularity. Gonchar's rides are still getting 100 downloads each. Up until last week, the site was still getting more than 300 visits a day, which really surprised me. That's part of the reason I decided to rewrite the site. Obviously it's important to someone even if it's not that critical to me. *** Edited 9/14/2004 10:37:17 PM UTC by Jeff***
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
Hence... I rated my own tracks way back when, and now I want my rating removed, is there going to be an option to remove your own rating from the file listing?
Shaun Rajewski
Founder, Lead Developer
Epic Web Studios, LLC
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
SFNE Central- Online Six Flags New England Resource
Looks good, Jeff, have your beer, and get ready for the storm brewing in a few weeks. I feel the Games site will be fully ressurected.
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
Jeff said:
Up until last week, the site was still getting more than 300 visits a day, which really surprised me. That's part of the reason I decided to rewrite the site. Obviously it's important to someone
It's me and Evo we are addicted, and click refresh 150 times a day each just to see if a new ride has been posted.
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