Atomicles forums!

Hello everyone!

Well, today I officialy launch the forums. I worked on them 2 full days, gathering all necessary grapichs, codes and information, editing the graphics and CSS, along with configuring the forum, etc.

I have to say I am very satisfied with the outcome. I really like the layout and the little details I got into it. The banner isn't that bad either. There are still a lot of things that I can improve, but I'd like them to be pointed out by the users.

Now that the site is launched, I really need support from you. And the support I am talking about is advertising. While I am, of course, going to do some advertisement of the site, nothings attracts more users than other users spreading the word individually. Take in consideration that I am absolutely getting no profit from the forums, so I am getting no economical benefit from the traffic. But since the site is a forum currently, we need as many members as we can get.

The site, in a few words, is a sprite flash community. But I don't want it to be just another community, I want to be the one that gives more support and help to flash developers. If you want more information about the site, you can check out in the About Us/FAQ section (which is pretty desserted right now). There are more links and useful sites I will post later in the forums, but since I don't know them all, contributions from you are greatly appreciated =)

If you are interested about developing sprite flashes, or are already a veteran, please join! I take the responsability to update the forums regularly, so check back often.

Oh, and about the staff. If you have some expirience with working with site layouts, graphics, sprites, flash, coding, or anything that could be of use for the site, my arms are open. Send me a PM and we will talk about it; we need all the support we can get. Forum moderation though, is something I will be selecting when times call for it. Please don't ask to be a moderator.

Enjoy the site!

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Lost-Wisdom 2007-12-31 11:20:46

Is it okay if I could become a moderator there?

Expectrum 2007-12-31 11:20:46 (Updated 2007-12-31 12:38:23)

Please read the last paragraph.

Sorry =(

AceAnimation 2008-01-01 01:29:00

I might be able to help on graphics, i helped a buddy of mine out on a site before...
I think his name was Angel or something...

Congrats!

Expectrum 2008-01-01 01:29:00 (Updated 2008-01-01 14:18:25)

Haha.

Have a walk around the forums =)

AceAnimation 2008-01-01 15:13:19

My registered name is EXCENTRIX, thought i would switch it up like you...

And check the news page on my site, i don't feel like rewriting it, but I have a pretty good idea of how we can both get more publicity and get a few more recourses in the flash world, if that is what you call it.

And very nice job on the forums :)
I gave you some advertising on mine.

AceAnimation 2008-01-03 21:14:32

Should I go ahead and make a button for newgrounds for the affiliates list?

Most our traffic will come from there, so its only right that we give back...
I feel kinda underhanded doing it without the staff officialy agreeing to it though...

Expectrum 2008-01-03 21:14:32

Sure, go ahead =)

But remember we should discuss all this stuff in our forums. That's what we got them for after all, isn't it?

Lost-Wisdom 2008-01-04 20:48:16

Alright, please recall my 1st comment then.
But, whenever a hire for moderator arises, just PM me and I'll take care of the site.
It's a promise.

Expectrum 2008-01-04 20:48:16

I'll take that in consideration.

Thanks =)

AceAnimation 2008-01-04 23:11:47

Yeah, newgrounds was just convienent at the time :)

Anyway I am on my com, and I am starting the buttons...
This will be the last time i spam your post.

Expectrum 2008-01-04 23:11:47

Haha, ok =D

Show me when you have them done.

The-evil-bucket 2008-01-15 06:26:34

It looks good, I'm not really into sprites though.

Expectrum 2008-01-15 06:26:34

Thanks!

It's not ONLY about sprites, though.

Gagsy 2008-01-28 11:46:26

Wow it's a been a long time. How are you doing? I may check out your site/forum later.

BTW you look cute! =D

Expectrum 2008-01-28 11:46:26

Yeah, it's been quite a while. Thankfully, I've been doing pretty good on my studies and my life in general. Nice =)

Heh, thanks! But I don't have your charm, though =D

KemCab 2008-02-01 23:33:34

Nice, but the server seems slow. I suggest getting a domain or at least not just a board. It costs some money but not a lot depending on who you sign up for.

Also, creating your own site and forums allows you to integrate your showcase and actual content with the boards by keeping the same uniform style- plus it's a great platform for getting your flashes known.

One word of advice: get SMF. It's superior to PHPBB or Invision boards. PHP has less flexibility and Invision just seems generally insecure to me, I don't know why. SMF is easily modifiable with little PHP or CSS know-how.

Just saying, because the server isn't working. Which can be a problem. Oh, and if you create your own forums you can control and backup the database. How would you like it if their server crashed on you and you couldn't save your collab?