Noob Saibot 38 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 VGS Archive Discussion Alright so I thought I would post a topic in regards to a site I am currently working on, VGS Archive (Video Game Software Archive). I will tell you what I plan on doing with the site, ideas for paid subscriptions, and the overall purpose of the site. What I have Done Different This time I paid for a few add-ons for my host; something I have never done because I never needed it. Such things like: directory listing (listed in my hosts directory), search engine submission (yahoo, google, and bing), and few other add-ons I can't remember. I also gave VGS Archive (VGSA) it's own hosting instead of adding it to my personal hosting. I also plan on getting a Twitter account, facebook, and youtube account for this site as well (which means later I will buy advertising on facebook). So in short I am taking this site far more series then any site I have done before. I also plan on registering a DBA (doing business as) so I can do business under this name. What Will VGS Archive Be VGSA will be a place where hobbyist and professionals can read reviews of Video Game Software; from game makers like Game Maker 8 to such things as Havok AI. VGSA will NOT GIVE SUPPORT for any software or programming language as this is not what we are meant to be and well I have no clue how to use Havok AI. We will have a Tutorial section where members can submit Tutorials on how to do things but that's as SUPPORT as we plan on getting. Members & VIP Members It will not cost any money to become either of these. The catch here is is that a VIP Member is a person who is developing a VGS and the restrictions are the same as a member when it comes to uploading files, downloading, blogs, etc. Silver Member & Silver VIP Member This is where VGSA will benefit both members and vip members. These are Subscription accounts (paid) and benefits are (to list a few)... BENEFITS 1) Ability to View many sections of the forum if it is offline. 2) Unlimited upload and downloads with no limitations. 3) Posting rights in same areas. 4) Flood Control Disabled. 5) Able to post in the Classified section for free (used for posting open jobs; paid or free). 6) Private Blog creation. 7) Linked Blog creation. 8) Able to use the Private Bug Tracker System (for your scripts or software; NOT a FORUM). 9) Able to use the Video System (i.e. upload your trailers and sample videos of products) 10) Use our page system (to create your own mini site). 11) More to come... *Note: Silver Members don't have to be a software or script developer. You can use it for your games as well! THIS IS A DISCUSSION NOT AN ADVERTISING TOPIC SO FEEL FREE TO DISCUSS YOUR CONCERNS, ISSUES, OR IDEAS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noob Saibot 38 Report post Posted April 12, 2010 UPDATE: VGS Archive Construction began on the site today; screen shot below: The site will use CSS and HTML when it is launched with a single flash file. Eventually the site will be converted to PHP and be integrated with the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Den 4 Report post Posted April 12, 2010 That looks great hooded man.How long do you think before it opens ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noob Saibot 38 Report post Posted April 12, 2010 That looks great hooded man.How long do you think before it opens ? Well one thing I have done in the past was open the forum and the site would redirect to the forum untill construction was done. But this time I am going down a diffrent route and deciding to wait to open the forum. In fact I even placed a password on the site and forum itself incase people come across it. As of now I am looking to take my HTML Template and convert it to a Joomla Template which if I did this would mean the site and forum would be intagrated a lot faster. Overall as for a date when the site will open that is TBD. Plus staff will be the main concern before members so overal the site and forum wont be open anytime this month. SOunds odd perhaps, but the scale of this site is large because it will contain SO MUCH information and have a LOT of content. So well construction is being done I am also searching the internet for any and all RPG/Game makers (computer or/and console). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marked 197 Report post Posted April 12, 2010 The screenshot definitely looks good. Glad we're in there too :) I'm glad you're considering joomla. That way, I can help you write some components :D I'm getting very familiar with the joomla framework, and getting there with IPB. If you're considering user integration of these, then send me a PM :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noob Saibot 38 Report post Posted April 12, 2010 The screenshot definitely looks good. Glad we're in there too :) Well the section in question has to do with our Community Reviews. VGSA will not give support so it makes sense for us to review communities that do to better help our future visitors. I'm glad you're considering joomla. That way, I can help you write some components :D I'm getting very familiar with the joomla framework, and getting there with IPB. If you're considering user integration of these, then send me a PM :) That would be nice. I had an issue with an the old VGS Hub and Joomla and IPB not 100% working together. Issues like logging in to Joomla and having to do it again on the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noob Saibot 38 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 It is sad no one else has any input... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkbennett 16 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 I just remembered! You posted some YouTube videos up and I set you as my favorite. Make some more vids dude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noob Saibot 38 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 I just remembered! You posted some YouTube videos up and I set you as my favorite. Make some more vids dude. I remember. Will about time when site is ready to launch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clone1018 4 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 I'll be doing the PHP and MySQL coding for VGSA. I hope you guys will love it :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
