Astral Pulse - The Future!

Xanth · August 21, 2023, 13:08:40

Ok so here is what is gonna happen.

My understanding is that on Aug 27, the forum will TEMPORARILY shut down, since our hosting company doesn't support the version of PHP which the forum needs.

Adrian is going to transfer everything to me and I'll get it updated to SMF 2.0.

The upgrade will wipe the add-ons and themes so the forum might look different. All member accounts and posts should be fine.

The future of the Pulse is now! Well, a week. Hehe

omcasey · August 21, 2023, 17:29:05

I've got all my fingers and toes crossed ( whew! ). Thank you for doing what you are, Xanth. You're a super hero. <3

T-Man · August 21, 2023, 17:58:13

Can't wait for The Astral Pulse 2.0!

I did receive an email yesterday for a reply to a post. I haven't received those in a couple years!

Xanth · August 21, 2023, 21:23:30

Quote from: T-Man on August 21, 2023, 17:58:13
Can't wait for The Astral Pulse 2.0!

I did receive an email yesterday for a reply to a post. I haven't received those in a couple years!

OH!! It worked!!

I found the admin section for where the "sending email" was hidden and changed it to the smtp server for my own website.
And I didn't think it worked, so I set it back. *FACEPALM*

I'll go change that back now! So the email features should be working now!

Can people let me know here if they're receiving emails now from the forum? I made a couple changes last night and I'm not sure which one it was which did it. haha

T-Man · August 21, 2023, 22:32:37

Xanth,

I will let you know if I receive anymore emails.
Will need others posting to see if things are working properly.

T

Xanth · August 22, 2023, 09:45:29

More updates.

So the domain transfer is done.

Adrian is sending me the forum software and all latest updates on Saturday, Aug 26th.
At that point, the forums will go down. BUT DO NOT WORRY - WE WILL BE BACK!

It might take me upwards of a week to actually convert the forum to the new SMF version - I'm hoping to get it all done on Saturday though.
However, the last time we tried running the update, it tossed us a bunch of errors. So it COULD take me a bit, I'm ready for the challenge though!

If we're not back up by the following Saturday, please feel free to email me looking to see where we're at.

xanth@unlimitedboundaries.ca

Again, you can also find me on reddit u/xanth1879

tides2dust · August 23, 2023, 08:06:03

Hey, glad everything worked out.

I am beginning to like this place. =P

Congratulations to you and those who have been heavily invested.

A little humor,

See you all on the flip-syde.

Xanth · August 23, 2023, 08:45:47

Quote from: T-Man on August 21, 2023, 22:32:37
Xanth,

I will let you know if I receive anymore emails.
Will need others posting to see if things are working properly.

T

Email works! \o/

Just received one myself from this thread. Nice

T-Man · August 23, 2023, 09:33:10

I received emails as well to this thread!

This is awesome! Thanks Xanth!

Xanth · August 23, 2023, 09:40:34

Quote from: T-Man on August 23, 2023, 09:33:10
I received emails as well to this thread!

This is awesome! Thanks Xanth!

haha One small win.

Would have got it all up and running this Saturday when I do the conversion anyway.

Xanth · August 25, 2023, 17:37:59

So the Pulse will temporarily shut down some time tonight.
I'll hopefully have it back up by Saturday afternoon!

As Tides2dust said, "See you all on the flip-syde!"

Xanth · August 26, 2023, 21:20:38

Ok!!

Everything looks like it's working again!!! *PHEW*

Welcome back to the Astral Pulse forums - now under new management!! \o/

T-Man · August 26, 2023, 22:00:12

Wow! Glad things are back online! Great job Xanth. I'm liking the new look.

Xanth · August 26, 2023, 22:18:04

I'll probably add a dark theme at some point for people to choose which they would like, the blue (light) or a nice dark theme.
Always been partial to the dark themes myself.

Now I need to add some new emoji's to these, but I think I'll do that tomorrow.

Nameless · August 26, 2023, 22:42:42

Looks good Xanth, glad to be back. Would love a dark theme and/or a larger or bold font on the light one.

omcasey · August 27, 2023, 02:26:45

You did it, Xanth!.. well done, I like the new look, too, I just don't see any tool bar, is that coming? I know you have your hands full. What is most important is that the board is still here ( whew! ) this was a close one wasn't it!

Xanth · August 27, 2023, 09:13:38

Quote from: omcasey on August 27, 2023, 02:26:45You did it, Xanth!.. well done, I like the new look, too, I just don't see any tool bar, is that coming? I know you have your hands full. What is most important is that the board is still here ( whew! ) this was a close one wasn't it!

Tool bar?

Not sure if we're keeping this particular theme, but yeah, the forums are working pretty good!

There are some glitches I need to work through.

I tried logging on via my Android phone and the login button errored out on the main page, but worked when you clicked on a sub page through.
Again, might be a theme issue. I'm investigating.

T-Man · August 27, 2023, 10:24:26

I have the same login issues on my iPhone. I also have trouble loading the main page. Not sure about anyone else. I also haven't had email notifications but need to play around with the settings. Still very happy with the upgrade so far! 😀

Xanth · August 27, 2023, 10:34:44

Quote from: T-Man on August 27, 2023, 10:24:26I have the same login issues on my iPhone. I also have trouble loading the main page. Not sure about anyone else. I also haven't had email notifications but need to play around with the settings. Still very happy with the upgrade so far! 😀

Email should be fixed now.

But still working on that login error - in the meantime if you click on any sub forum the login button should work fine from there.

T-Man · August 27, 2023, 12:05:24

Just trying out the email notifications

...Didn't work even though I'm set to receive notifications on this topic.

Xanth · August 27, 2023, 12:20:55

Quote from: T-Man on August 27, 2023, 12:05:24Just trying out the email notifications

...Didn't work even though I'm set to receive notifications on this topic.

Hmmm, I'm not seeing any errors in the log... it has to have gone through. Strange.

You're 100% sure the "Notify me of replies" is checked at the bottom when you're in the editor?

T-Man · August 27, 2023, 12:26:28

Did you get an email?

At the top of this topic I have it set to RECEIVE EMAILS AND ALERTS.

I also have my notifications in my account settings to receive alerts and emails.

I wouldn't worry too much. I'm sure you will get all the glitches worked out. Just happy the site is still here!

Xanth · August 27, 2023, 12:32:48

Quote from: T-Man on August 27, 2023, 12:26:28Did you get an email?

At the top of this topic I have it set to RECEIVE EMAILS AND ALERTS.

I also have my notifications in my account settings to receive alerts and emails.

I wouldn't worry too much. I'm sure you will get all the glitches worked out. Just happy the site is still here!

Hmm, nope, just the alert in the top corner. I just switched mine to emails and alerts as well.
We shall see!

Xanth · August 27, 2023, 13:13:32

I switched the mail server settings again, hopefully it works.

Xanth · August 27, 2023, 15:01:16

Quote from: omcasey on August 27, 2023, 02:26:45You did it, Xanth!.. well done, I like the new look, too, I just don't see any tool bar, is that coming? I know you have your hands full. What is most important is that the board is still here ( whew! ) this was a close one wasn't it!

Toolbar! I see what you mean now. Yeah, that's been missing since the conversion.

I'm actually wondering if I should just do a clean / fresh install for 2.1.4 now that the database and everything else is updated to current.
I'm running that option past the guys at the SMF forums.

In the meantime, the forums DO work - so please enjoy them! I'll get everything back up and running to 100% as soon as I can!

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