I just want to clarify that my vision is not a guaranteed outcome of the switch. This is purely for if we want to switch forum hosts. I've mentioned this in the Discord so the majority here knows about it. I just wanted to make it clear for the rest.
After a brief discussion in the chat, a few of you wanted me to bring up a thread regarding this potential course of action for the future of our site. I will try my best to explain the details and the options we can take. However, this may be a discussion that can be carried on even further in the future if we decide to go through with it.
The main change that will come from this is moving our forum host. While Forumotion is a functional place for our forum and it has been for many years, some of us feel that it would be nice to move to a more flexible host when it comes to customization and functionality. There are benefits and downsides when it comes to switching our host:
Now, I'm sure you're wondering what we would do with the site plot and even your own plot! That is going to be the big debate between all of us. Many are not able to part with the plot they have created on the current site. Some could care less. When I first came up with this idea, it was a back up for if the site ever died under my admin term or if we were dying. A fresh new start was the vision in my mind. However, the site is no where near dead and yet some of you are interested in this possibility.
Regardless of whether we go through with this or not,
this site will not be going anywhere. It will never be deleted. At least not by me. Your hard work and dedication will always be here until it can't be here any longer due to whatever circumstances the future brings.
Now, I will explain my vision and plan for what I would want to happen if we did this. Much to my dismay, I feel it would be a good course of action and make the transition easier on all of us.
I would completely rewrite our site plot into a new timeline. There are some aspects of our current site plot that I do enjoy and I would try to incorporate them into the new site plot. However, I feel it would be easier on us to recreate the world in a transition so we don't have to have new members and current members cross referencing the site too often.
In order to close out this current plot, I would create a small event to end our world. I would love to have everyone be incorporated into a site wide event that involves our world returning back to the rukh.
My vision would be to potentially use a plot that Lagi has wanted to undertake to summon a powerful being into this world. Perhaps, out of fear, Ugo decides to return the world back to the rukh as it is dying from the influence of Il Ilah. Similar to Alma Torran. We would lose the battle against this monster but it would be a hard fought battle. This would take place in place of the dungeon or after it. None of our NPCs will survive this. Not even the Contractor.
Everyone would be able to recreate their characters if they wished. The only downside to this would be if your character was heavily involved in the site plot like many older members. You would be able to create a new or recreate your old character with the same tier and achievements they once had. All magic tools, items, beasts,
etc. would be able to be kept as well. There will be a chance to revamp them as well. For example: If Lagi recreated his character in the new universe, he would be able to start with a DMV and potentially be the ruler of Reim if he so chose.
We could introduce new places and alter systems in places that was walled off before. For instance, we could open up places like Kina and Sasan to be available to be visited. We could allow Magic Tools to be created and reforged by players in Magnostadt. Just a few things we would be able to do without having to write much plot for it.
While I most likely didn't cover everything because this was a premature idea coming from me, it is all I had in mind.
I did not expect everyone to be interested in this concept.
Even if it was for better or for worse. But I'm glad it was brought up and discussed. However, it needs more discussion. If you all could do a favor for me, fill out the form below so I can get a general census on how others feel. If you are not in favor of this idea, you do not need to fill this out. However, you can if you want to.
If you have any other comments, questions, or concerns--
please post them with your form. This is a place for a civil discussion about the topic at hand. Do not get off topic and refrain from arguing. I know this may be a sensitive topic for some as it would be a massive change.
After a brief discussion in the chat, a few of you wanted me to bring up a thread regarding this potential course of action for the future of our site. I will try my best to explain the details and the options we can take. However, this may be a discussion that can be carried on even further in the future if we decide to go through with it.
The main change that will come from this is moving our forum host. While Forumotion is a functional place for our forum and it has been for many years, some of us feel that it would be nice to move to a more flexible host when it comes to customization and functionality. There are benefits and downsides when it comes to switching our host:
PROS
On forum hosts such as Proboards and Jcink, there is more support and customization for layouts and plugins. This would allow us to keep our current functionality while potentially adding more quality of life features to the site. (ex. If we moved to Proboards, I know two plugins that we could utilize to completely automate huang and EXP rewards. Even in events and contests.)
It will provide a chance to reorganize and recreate our forum sections for better convenience and more possibilities. While it is more for staff, it applies to regular members as well. This will help with many areas of the site with organization. (ex. We can make archives less of a mess to sort through by adding more categories to split up all of the information.)CONS
Forumotion does not offer the forum download for transfers. This would mean that all threads and accounts wouldn't be able to be transferred over. This presents a problem of whether or not we are going to start a new plot or not. But that is a point I will bring up below.
There may be a few members lost in the switch. This could be for a multitude of reasons that I won't try to list here. We all know it is inevitable and if we go through with this, we should be prepared to lose a few members, old or new.
Now, I'm sure you're wondering what we would do with the site plot and even your own plot! That is going to be the big debate between all of us. Many are not able to part with the plot they have created on the current site. Some could care less. When I first came up with this idea, it was a back up for if the site ever died under my admin term or if we were dying. A fresh new start was the vision in my mind. However, the site is no where near dead and yet some of you are interested in this possibility.
Regardless of whether we go through with this or not,
this site will not be going anywhere. It will never be deleted. At least not by me. Your hard work and dedication will always be here until it can't be here any longer due to whatever circumstances the future brings.
Now, I will explain my vision and plan for what I would want to happen if we did this. Much to my dismay, I feel it would be a good course of action and make the transition easier on all of us.
I would completely rewrite our site plot into a new timeline. There are some aspects of our current site plot that I do enjoy and I would try to incorporate them into the new site plot. However, I feel it would be easier on us to recreate the world in a transition so we don't have to have new members and current members cross referencing the site too often.
In order to close out this current plot, I would create a small event to end our world. I would love to have everyone be incorporated into a site wide event that involves our world returning back to the rukh.
My vision would be to potentially use a plot that Lagi has wanted to undertake to summon a powerful being into this world. Perhaps, out of fear, Ugo decides to return the world back to the rukh as it is dying from the influence of Il Ilah. Similar to Alma Torran. We would lose the battle against this monster but it would be a hard fought battle. This would take place in place of the dungeon or after it. None of our NPCs will survive this. Not even the Contractor.
Everyone would be able to recreate their characters if they wished. The only downside to this would be if your character was heavily involved in the site plot like many older members. You would be able to create a new or recreate your old character with the same tier and achievements they once had. All magic tools, items, beasts,
etc. would be able to be kept as well. There will be a chance to revamp them as well. For example: If Lagi recreated his character in the new universe, he would be able to start with a DMV and potentially be the ruler of Reim if he so chose.
We could introduce new places and alter systems in places that was walled off before. For instance, we could open up places like Kina and Sasan to be available to be visited. We could allow Magic Tools to be created and reforged by players in Magnostadt. Just a few things we would be able to do without having to write much plot for it.
While I most likely didn't cover everything because this was a premature idea coming from me, it is all I had in mind.
I did not expect everyone to be interested in this concept.
Even if it was for better or for worse. But I'm glad it was brought up and discussed. However, it needs more discussion. If you all could do a favor for me, fill out the form below so I can get a general census on how others feel. If you are not in favor of this idea, you do not need to fill this out. However, you can if you want to.
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[b]What would you want to do with the site plot if we transferred?[/b]
TEXTHERE
[b]Would you want us to move to Proboards or Jcink? Why?[/b]
TEXTHERE
[b]Would you prefer doing this transition after the Kou Civil War or in place of the dungeon?[/b]
TEXTHERE
If you have any other comments, questions, or concerns--
please post them with your form. This is a place for a civil discussion about the topic at hand. Do not get off topic and refrain from arguing. I know this may be a sensitive topic for some as it would be a massive change.
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