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Discussion forum => Classic => Archives => Server News => Topic started by: optical on August 29, 2011, 03:02:16 am

Title: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: optical on August 29, 2011, 03:02:16 am
As you will have undoubtedly noticed, we now have an actual front page to the website.

I'll be adding more stuff to the site as time goes on. The front page will eventually have more useful and helpful links for finding information about us and how to connect etc. It will aid us should we expand into more games in the future - specifically into Minecraft beta SMP.
Feel free to leave me feedback on it, i'd love to here it - good or bad, it doesn't matter.
Also - Kudos to RamKitty for creating a site for us. Although I chose not to use it, it was appreciated. Thanks

The second major piece of news is the addition of Donation rewards, which can be viewed at http://www.opticraft.net/index.php/page,donation.html
We are hoping that by rewarding those who donate we will receive more donations, which may enable us to rent a better quality server which can host minecraft beta, or other games if there is demand for it.

Anyone who has donated in the past can claim rewards if they choose to. If you would like to do so, send me a PM on the forums with the transaction information so i can double check it, and what rewards you would like to exchange the donation for. I'll get onto these within 48 hours of receiving the PM.

So if you have any questions/feedback/comments, please post below and i'll glady reply.
If you have any problems using the donation system (There may be one or two bugs lurking), please send me a PM or an email and i'll get onto it right away.

Thanks guys.

Cheers,
Optical
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: lLLEGAL on August 29, 2011, 03:27:09 am
I was about to suggest this to you! Anyways, is there a certain amount we have to donate to get the donor perks?
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: optical on August 29, 2011, 03:39:08 am
Read the donation page.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: lLLEGAL on August 29, 2011, 03:44:29 am
Ah.. I was afraid that it would make you feel disappointed if I donate a small sum of money and expect to get rewards..
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Mr_Mr_Mr on August 29, 2011, 04:01:33 am
Anybody got $15 they can give me so I can donate? :)
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: SoulKnightGT on August 29, 2011, 04:03:06 am
Well when i steal my Moms credit card ill Donate :P but really, when i get a pre-paid credit card guess where its going? here! (or Beta) but sadly, i lost my damn (sorry for language) wallet with all my 30 dollars in it T_T. but im sure people will donate more now Opti :)
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: magicdude269 on August 29, 2011, 04:14:36 am
Optical i like you and i think your a fantastic owner, but i dont like the front page idea. Maybe it will just take time to get used to.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: optical on August 29, 2011, 04:20:34 am
Optical i like you and i think your a fantastic owner, but i dont like the front page idea. Maybe it will just take time to get used to.
What don't you like about it?
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Nick3306 on August 29, 2011, 04:24:58 am
Optical i like you and i think your a fantastic owner, but i dont like the front page idea. Maybe it will just take time to get used to.
The front page is sick man.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: lLLEGAL on August 29, 2011, 04:33:33 am
I dont see a sick man?
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: grand_chill on August 29, 2011, 04:53:11 am
Wow! Loving this optical!
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: lLLEGAL on August 29, 2011, 04:56:47 am
Theres only 1 Optical.. But same here!
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Implosions on August 29, 2011, 05:29:34 am
I think it's great.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: wakkorotti on August 29, 2011, 06:00:10 am
The front page is spot on. Not too flashy and easy to navigate.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Mr.Monkey on August 29, 2011, 07:22:02 am
Woot, opticraft for smp!!! Like the front page :)
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Terrewee on August 29, 2011, 11:02:26 am
i like the front page, i hope we keep it :)
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: apij4125 on August 29, 2011, 01:30:37 pm
Nice job. Very nice job.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: clawstrider on August 29, 2011, 01:52:07 pm
I like the front page, although I never use it :P (I always go straight to unread posts)
At some point, I am going to donate for a nice [Awesome] title.
Optical, can I donate £10 (Just over $15) or does it need to be in $?

EDIT: How do I get to the old pages, like "Stats," or "Who is online and what are they looking at?"
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: omaroo2 on August 29, 2011, 04:51:39 pm
the front page is messy can we have themes for it to make it better?
i get confused when im there :/
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Nick3306 on August 29, 2011, 06:08:27 pm
the front page is messy can we have themes for it to make it better?
i get confused when im there :/
May i ask how you get confused? It is pretty straightforward.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Relkeb on August 29, 2011, 06:22:56 pm
If you don't like the front page, then make favourite the forum on your web browser.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: clawstrider on August 29, 2011, 06:31:52 pm
the front page is messy can we have themes for it to make it better?
i get confused when im there :/
May i ask how you get confused? It is pretty straightforward.

Only confusing bit for me is how to get to the forums from the home page...
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Relkeb on August 29, 2011, 06:39:48 pm
Theres a bar at the top with:

Home  Forum  Help  Search  Profile  My Messages  Members  Logout


Just click Forum.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: clawstrider on August 29, 2011, 06:42:37 pm
Theres a bar at the top with:

Home  Forum  Help  Search  Profile  My Messages  Members  Logout


Just click Forum.

I got it already ;) I was just saying it may be confusing to a new person. Dunno, just my thought.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: davioo on August 29, 2011, 07:43:24 pm
Very nice home page! Very well done!
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: optical on August 29, 2011, 10:15:27 pm
Optical, can I donate £10 (Just over $15) or does it need to be in $?

Paypal will convert it automatically.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: clawstrider on August 29, 2011, 10:52:07 pm
Optical, can I donate £10 (Just over $15) or does it need to be in $?

Paypal will convert it automatically.

Ok, thanks. Will try to get that sorted some time this week, I want my [Awesome] ;)
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Pilot10334 on August 30, 2011, 01:53:57 am
The new front page looks amazing optical!
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: omaroo2 on August 30, 2011, 08:18:29 am
Optical, can I donate £10 (Just over $15) or does it need to be in $?

Paypal will convert it automatically.

Ok, thanks. Will try to get that sorted some time this week, I want my [Awesome] ;)
Claws is super awesome :D
not spamming.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: clawstrider on August 30, 2011, 08:24:07 am
Claws is super awesome :D

Omaroo is in my sig :D
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: lLLEGAL on August 30, 2011, 11:17:57 am
Optical, will we be able to change our title as and when we feel like it?
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: akosibitoy on August 30, 2011, 11:55:24 am
Optical, will we be able to change our title as and when we feel like it?

Im highly sure it is.I remember luminaeus changing titles very often.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: SoulKnightGT on August 30, 2011, 11:56:09 am
Optical, will we be able to change our title as and when we feel like it?
Yes, but thats only in-game (sorry you asked for Optical but you got me instead :P) theres a Link in the description at the beginning.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: clawstrider on August 30, 2011, 07:18:13 pm
I got both the title and colour, but why can't I make the []s red?
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Relkeb on August 30, 2011, 07:26:48 pm
I got both the title and colour, but why can't I make the []s red?

They are white by default. You can't change them.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: Mr_Mr_Mr on August 31, 2011, 02:28:00 am
My mom got pissed at me for spending too much on lunch today because I donated $15. At least it didn't say what I bought. :)
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: marshytheman on August 31, 2011, 02:54:06 am
I love the home page, I personally think it's a wonderful idea.
Title: Re: Updated front page and Donation rewards!
Post by: clawstrider on August 31, 2011, 08:59:47 am
I got both the title and colour, but why can't I make the []s red?

They are white by default. You can't change them.
/me wants /titleset!!! ;)


My mom got pissed at me for spending too much on lunch today because I donated $15. At least it didn't say what I bought. :)


Haha I just gave my dad £10 and told him to put it on my PayPal. Didn't say anything else.