News BigFooty to migrate to new software.

[lmach]

What the **** am I going to do for 2 days?

 

[Gibbsy]

Write in time for my exam period, beautiful.

Solid pun. I do have a feeling that there'll be people up in arms after the change, which is a shame. I for one, am looking forward to it.

 

[Childish Gambino]

As long as the view last read post button still has fully functionality on the new forum it should be a good change!

 

[weevil]

It will be a big change and probably not everything will work at first. Peeps will have to remain calm while the issues get sorted. Will definitely be better off in the long run.

 

[QS]

Hopefully the layout, like the current BigFooty, will take up the full width of the screen!
One criticism of BigSoccer is you have a lovely large 24" monitor, but the content is centred and only takes up a 3rd.

 

[Chief]

Isn't there a built in mobile interface with this?

I think that comes with the next update to the software, so it will not be long in coming.

 

[PapaJ]

What's the bandwidth requirements like?

I know most people don't have to worry about these sorts of things much these days with Broadband etc., but I often spend time in the WA wheatbelt and where I'm at, the connection is very very slow. The current site is close to the limit of what I'd call useful - is the new setup likely to be better or worse in that regard?

PS. Just tried BigSoccer - if that is anything to go by then it certainly feels slower when I'm out here on the farm

Not that I want to complain too much, I like the feel of it.

 

[red+black]

Chief, one of my main requests has always been the option to increase the max number of posts per page. Will this be happening with the new software, such as to 40, 50 or 100 posts per page?

What's the bandwidth requirements like?

Dude, if you're desperate, check this:

SFA forum: http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/archive/index.php/f-8-p-11.html
This thread: http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-954330.html

 

[Chief]

Player Sponsor badges, content in inbox, posting history.....will all that remain intact once the change is done?

Sponsor badges might take a week to arrive - but Xen has a trophy system.

Your inbox will survive intact and we have backups but if you have vital info in there, just dump it out now via the PM Download option so you have access to it during migration.

 

[Chief]

Chief, one of my main requests has always been the option to increase the max number of posts per page. Will this be happening with the new software, such as to 40, 50 or 100 posts per page?

Will probably stay the same. We're happy for you to keep requesting but right now it doesn't look set to change.

 

[Chief]

PS. Just tried BigSoccer - if that is anything to go by then it certainly feels slower when I'm out here on the farm

Over time the server farm will be adjusted to give better speeds. There is an element of feeling our way in the dark, but any issues will be resolved.

Overall the pages are lighter than VBulletin.

 

[Military_man]

the current format is heaps better then the one at big soccer

 

[Chief]

In what ways, MM?

 

[Dont be a lemon]

In what ways, MM?

Fills up the widescreen.

But other than that I have no strong feelings.

 

[Papa Juggs]

Goodbye old friends.

The new ones look much nicer anyway.

Hoping we don't lose out on too much funtionality and I'm sure this forum can't get any slower (not that it's been bad the last couple of years).

 

[Chief]

Fills up the widescreen.

But other than that I have no strong feelings.

The final theme has yet to be finalised, so don't get too worried about colours and styles yet.

Plus, BF does the same at the moment anyway?

Although the left nav in the new system pops out rather than being constantly visible.

 

[The Speaker]

As long as the theme doesn't look as horridly bland as BigSoccer's, I have no qualms.

For now.

(Oh, except for the loss of those emoticons. )

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Peace out dudes and dudettes.

 

[Chief]

As long as the theme doesn't look as horridly bland as BigSoccer's, I have no qualms.

For now.

(Oh, except for the loss of those emoticons. )

It will be pretty bland at the start.

 

[Ochre]

This new theme is horrible, go back to Vbulletin


Sorry, just getting in first.

 

[EagleOz]

Change is as good as a holiday they say.

 

[Mr Eagle]

Peeps will have to remain calm while the issues get sorted.

Hahaha, yeah right, "calm". The most common of BigFooty reactions!

 

[Breva_]

Chief, will the limbo club be down as well during this period?

 

[Quivorir]

Im assuming all threads are moving too. Will what I have read/not read and my subscriptions be transferred over?

 

[The Passenger]

As long as the view last read post button still has fully functionality on the new forum it should be a good change!

surely that is now standard on all forums??