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on: August 01, 2025, 01:27:48 PM
So, I'm currently testing a few things on the site. One I'm correcting some html mistakes, and fixing them to help the site in general load a little better, especially for those who want to use a phone/tablet, etc.

However the chat rooms on the other hand because the site is using a very outdated chat setup, it's pretty much hard to fix the issues of the actual chat rooms loading properly in that fashion. Trust me, I've been tweaking things a lot over the years. When the site was updated the last time it messed up the html, to where the " won't longer work without jumbling things. I fixed a new avatar creator on the site to help reflect that change for those who are struggling with it. At least it helps get it off to the right start and anyone can tweak the code it gives of course as well.

Here is a list of changes to expect to see

1. As I pointed out in a previous post,  the Save Name feature will be fixed. It's currently working on the SLC Test Room.  Once done it will as well save the Message Prefix as well. Once I'm confident it's working, I'll update the codes to the rooms entrances. I'll be trying to update this feature in the actual rooms as well. For now it does save in regards of the entrance door at least.

2. The Toobox option in the rooms is being updated a little. Colors, etc.  With the update it will also have two image posting buttons. One for posting non-animated and one for animated. I'm still trying to figure out what the best size for posting in the rooms. Currently I have it at 400 height image for the non, and the animated I have it set at 300 height limit. Regarding the images maybe too small for some, well that will be taken care of as well. For those who want to see the images in its full size, you simply just click on the image and it will open it up in a new tab/window.  The reason behind the change is to simply help with some of those images that get posted that is HUGE and take over the rooms, Of course this won't fix that situation if someone posts their own codes of course. Avatars won't see any changes...just images that is posted using the toolbox option.

3. Some of the html on the site is a bit outdated, I'm fixing some of that up. The reason for that is the more browsers, etc get updated the more it looks not so great when loading. The logo on the site at least for the Users Online page for now, should load on most if not all type of screens.

4. Again, minor tweaks, but I also updated the users online page to have a different mouse over pop up feature that shows the room owner and a small description of the room. I think it looks a little more clean, but I'm open to ideas. Let me know.

5. The test room will be revamped, to directly look like the other rooms going forward. I haven't made this change yet but I will. Though keep in mind if you are a room owner and like the message area where it is, at the bottom instead of the top, that feature can be put into your room, upon request of course.




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Reply #1 on: August 02, 2025, 10:58:28 AM
I checked my room this morning after having gone in either yesterday or the day before and my name is still saved on the entrance page so it's working for me



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Reply #2 on: August 02, 2025, 11:09:54 AM
I checked my room this morning after having gone in either yesterday or the day before and my name is still saved on the entrance page so it's working for me

Awesome, your room entrance has not been updated yet, but if you visited the Test Room then it should go through to all the rooms currently. Thanks for letting me know!



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Reply #3 on: August 02, 2025, 03:39:27 PM
I didn’t go to the test room. Just GoH and it was working



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Reply #4 on: August 02, 2025, 10:10:18 PM
I didn’t go to the test room. Just GoH and it was working

hmmm, alright, it could be from another tweak I have done to the rooms, but good to know it's working!

thanks again!



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Reply #5 on: August 07, 2025, 07:02:21 AM
I like what little things I noticed you have done....

the save name option working is a plus for Me....I don't change My av that often so ...keeping the code there is nice......and thank you David for updating My room....
« Last Edit: August 07, 2025, 07:04:28 AM by Jayson »



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Reply #6 on: August 09, 2025, 10:17:38 AM
I like what little things I noticed you have done....

the save name option working is a plus for Me....I don't change My av that often so ...keeping the code there is nice......and thank you David for updating My room....

You're welcome



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Reply #7 on: August 21, 2025, 01:02:19 PM
Alright, I recently been updating a few things on the site as everyone knows, I completely changed the SLC Test Room, the portion where messages is typed, etc. The buttons have been changed up a bit, with the pulldowns as well.  Full Config, and Quick Config have been updated, The Toolbox as well has been updated.

Once I know a few of the bugs is out, I'll update all the rooms.

Room Owners will still be able to edit the color background, I corrected that from the first attempt that I did on the top portion of the page, along with if you want the bottom portion background, though I personally wouldn't change this as a lot of avatars don't look as good on other colors. But that is up to the room owners.

Toolbar/Toolbox - I completely changed this, but kept the same setup design. I might need to make a few minor changes to make sure that it is viewed properly in the rooms for some rooms, especially ones who have sub-rooms. Also regarding, if a room owner would prefer a different color, etc.. you can submit a request for those options, and I'll make the changes for your room. But please hold be patient, as I'm still slowly updating the little things before jumping into bigger projects.

I'm currently as well testing in the Test Room the frames setup. I moved it from the way traditional frames is presented and updated the code some. This is in effort to make sure some of the coding is up to date with how browsers read things in this day and age. Some of of the coding is completely outdated which can bring some issues along the way. I'm hopeful that with some of the the minor changes, the rooms load as smoothly as possible. But always keep in mind, starlight is working off a very old chat server setup. In the future if things build up, I'll look at getting something new, but will make sure that it flows in the same type of manner.



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Reply #8 on: August 24, 2025, 08:08:11 AM
Alright, the latest updated info

I am testing out currently in the SLC Test Room a new button system for the chat rooms.  I removed the Mod Page from the toolbar and placed it as a button in the room now and it has it's own color to highlight for those who need to call upon a Moderator.

I also moved the Dice Roller from the section as well and done the same, but with the default button color. I also added the Random Number Generator as well. Along with the addition of the buttons I moved the Telegraph as well. All aligning them over to the right of the page, leaving the Leave, Refresh and Full Config buttons over under the message area.


The Dice Roller and Number Gen will soon be opened to the public, and not just "Members Only"....I believe that will help more better with roleplays, and events etc.

currently the setup is in the SLC Test Room only, and the Dice and Random are still as Members Only until I make a few changes.



 

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