Oddworld Topsites... revamp in need...?

Miss Odd · #1 10-01-2003, 09:17 PM

Are the Oddworld Topsites still running? I signed up for it yesterday, and my site wasn't added to the list... *cries*

I think they are in need of a new design or something, or have they gone forgotten?!

Well it was just a suggestion...

~Miss Odd Serenity

oddguy · #2 10-01-2003, 11:26 PM

Well, they still have Oddworldian as a site on there, so they need to update, especially after OW Maniac and OW News went down the drain as well.

-oddguy

Joshy · #3 10-02-2003, 06:24 AM

I told Alcar to update it... but he said he was gonna do this major update or something. His always busy... maybe i'll remind him more

***Xavier*** · #4 10-02-2003, 03:02 PM

I think it would be a good idea to restart that from the beggining

Miss Odd · #5 10-02-2003, 07:32 PM

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I think it would be a good idea to restart that from the beggining

I agree! There are a lot of sites that are no longer running. Hopefully when the new games come out OW will become more popular, and we'll get some new sites

~Miss Odd Serenity

Mac the Janitor · #6 10-03-2003, 02:06 AM

Yeah, that would be so great if it could just start over from the beginning. That way I could put in the Oddlympics 2.0 website and whoop all o' yeh

Joshy · #7 10-03-2003, 03:30 AM

Yeah i've told him that to, most of the sites up on the oddworld topsites aren't even there anymore. I've told him to fix the thing but he has so many things to do. He'll prolly fix it now since so many people ask.

***Alcar*** · #8 10-04-2003, 05:45 AM

The Oddworld Topsites were indeed going to be re-released quite a long time ago. I had created new software for it, and it is also currently running hidden on the server. I forget why we didn't re-released it. Concerning website data, all previous data was transferred, meaning all hits (etc) are still intact.

The problem facing me now, is that the actual software is redundant and quite crap compared to my current level of scripting. I'd not feel right releasing it just yet. But I'll put everything else on hold and fix them up tomorrow. Who knows, maybe you'll have the new topsites tomorrow.

*sigh* So many things to do. I'm studying all of next week for my School Certificate, and in-between the study I've got to maintain an active forum and social life. Not to mention all the things I'm scripting. They'll get done, eventually

Alcar...

Miss Odd · #9 10-05-2003, 05:55 AM

To Alcar:
CCCOOOOLLLL! I can't wait to see the 'new' Oddworld Topsites!!!! And you can make software??? Wow, you are talented

Lucky you! Well I will just wait until that happens to start promoting my new site

Lucky I started this post, ne? Otherwise they would never have been updated!!!

~Miss Odd Serenity

***Alcar*** · #10 10-05-2003, 12:17 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Odd
Lucky I started this post, ne? Otherwise they would never have been updated!!!

Yes, thankyou for giving me a good kick in the bum! I've actually finished the topsite's home page, which is basically the major part of it.

I've reduced the sites down, so that only Oddworld websites actually still viewable are included. I've also just added Oddworld Online to the list

To goto the Oddworld Topsites follow this link: http://www.oddworlduniverse.com/topsites/index.php However, remember that there is now a limit of voting per day for a site. I've also got quite a lot to go in terms of the Control Panel and basic user functions, but those don't need to be completed as of yet.

However, the address will more than likely change over to be on Abe Babe's side of the server. For now, until Abe Babe gets in touch with me about it, it'll stay on my side.

Alcar...

Miss Odd · #11 10-05-2003, 07:55 PM

Ooooohhhhh! That's really cool

*cringes* could you please delete Abe's Net... it's my OLD site, and it's a little shameful to see it again *hides behind the OWF logo*

I don't know if my banner is too big? The one in my sig? I have two smaller ones...

Any of those alright???

~Miss Odd Serenity

***Alcar*** · #12 10-05-2003, 08:40 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Odd
Ooooohhhhh! That's really cool

*cringes* could you please delete Abe's Net... it's my OLD site, and it's a little shameful to see it again *hides behind the OWF logo*

I don't know if my banner is too big? The one in my sig? I have two smaller ones...

Any of those alright???

~Miss Odd Serenity

Okay, Abes Net has been removed. I've also take nthe liberty to add the image of Munch you supplied as your banner image, as well as changing an error in the addresses.

Alcar...

Miss Odd · #13 10-06-2003, 03:57 AM

Thankyou so much

I love that little icon!! This is turning into a one on one conversation, the others must have run for cover, ne?

Well, I think that's really cool! Congrats on a wonderful Topsites!!!!

*hopes everyone votes for her* <- Please vote for Oddworld Online!!!

~Miss Odd Serenity

***Cloverfield*** · #14 10-06-2003, 08:39 AM

*wanders in*

Do you need me to do anything Peter? I haven't seen you on MSN for a while ... not that I'm on much. LOL

I guess I'll have to go and change some redundant code on Oddworld-Web as well, as that goes to some ancient kind of topsites thing.

Probably move it to the main side of the server would be good, and use the oddworldforums.net URL.

It must be the time for fixing coding. LOL I just went and finally implimented an ASP script which allows for domain redirects. So now www.oddworldforums.net actually goes to here instead of to Oddworld-Web.

Abe Babe...

***Alcar*** · #15 10-06-2003, 09:44 AM

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Originally posted by Abe Babe
Do you need me to do anything Peter? I haven't seen you on MSN for a while ... not that I'm on much. LOL

I guess I'll have to go and change some redundant code on Oddworld-Web as well, as that goes to some ancient kind of topsites thing.

Well, actually that's the problem. As far as I know, I don't have deletion permissions on the /oddworld directory, which obviously is where all the lovely OWW, OWF (etc) files are. So I wouldn't be able to delete files when they become redundant, as in, newer versions.

Yeah, the new address for OWW is index.php?in=2 (appended to whatever address is being used for the topsites).

Alcar...

***Cloverfield*** · #16 10-06-2003, 10:25 AM

I sent you a PM about all the permissions stuff.

Can you change my banner to the one of the large ones on http://www.oddworld.au.com/monsaic/link-to.htm ... either one is fine, maybe the first one.

And I swear, your Topsites is making OWW evil. I just went to test it out and found I have 666 votes!!! Haha.

Other than that, it looks good.

Although it needs just something a little "Oddworld" added to it.

Abe Babe...

***Alcar*** · #17 10-06-2003, 11:15 AM

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Originally posted by Abe Babe
I sent you a PM about all the permissions stuff.

Can you change my banner to the one of the large ones on http://www.oddworld.au.com/monsaic/link-to.htm ... either one is fine, maybe the first one.

And I swear, your Topsites is making OWW evil. I just went to test it out and found I have 666 votes!!! Haha.

Other than that, it looks good. Although it needs just something a little "Oddworld" added to it.

PM recieved and replied to

Changed, and I've also taken the liberty to update the files and database to a newer version. Hopefully it should load faster now, what with all the pre-caching templates and all.

Yes, yes. More Oddworldish, as you can see it uses the same style as the one I posted in EL. I've just grown attached to it

But it'll change in time, most like when I've got the Control Panel functional (everything is done manually at current).

Alcar...

***Cloverfield*** · #18 10-07-2003, 12:26 PM

Actually, how do sites join up anyways. I didn't see anywhere to apply. Unless I'm blind or missing something. LOL

I really need to make a new button for the topsites link on my page ... the one I have is so old and boring. *adds to list of things to do*

Abe Babe...

***Alcar*** · #19 10-07-2003, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by Abe Babe
Actually, how do sites join up anyways. I didn't see anywhere to apply. Unless I'm blind or missing something. LOL

Yeah... That's one of the things I haven't got around to as of yet. Though I can have that done very soon. Tomorrow, though

Alcar...

Miss Odd · #20 10-09-2003, 06:08 AM

YYeeesss, I wasn't sure where to link from my site... lol

No, I don't think you are blind...

Well I must be blind too then, by the way AbeBabe I (l) your new sig... (*NOT THAT PIC again *)

~Miss Odd Serenity

Joshy · #21 10-09-2003, 08:36 AM

Whats the use of registering at oddworld topsites and logging in?
I see the thing at the top... to log in and register..

***Alcar*** · #22 10-09-2003, 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by Joshy
Whats the use of registering at oddworld topsites and logging in?
I see the thing at the top... to log in and register..

Sometimes people might have to change their website details, or email address, or password (etc). So they can log in. However, for some reason the cookies won't work... I don't know why either

Anyway, about that. I have upgraded the Topsites once again, it now has a complete Front-End, all I need to do is the Control Panel now.

Alcar...

depthsofodd · #23 10-17-2003, 08:46 AM

Hi,

It’s great to see the topsite list is ALIVE again... I can’t believe my site is number 1!

anyway I can’t remember my log in details ,

is it possible for them to be sent to me again? I need to update my URL to my site.

And may I say everyone’s sites look mighty fine, it’s great to see some new sites popping up on the net!

Thanks,

Hayley

oddguy · #24 10-17-2003, 02:10 PM

You have a very good site, Haley. I go there all zee time!

Keep up the good work!

-oddguy

Miss Odd · #25 10-18-2003, 03:16 AM

Hey Alcar... how do I let people vote for my site?? Where is the link??

~Miss Odd Serenity