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Webmaze => WEBMAZE Announcements and Events => Topic started by: RAGNAR on May 30, 2020, 12:11:59 AM

Title: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on May 30, 2020, 12:11:59 AM
I am pleased to announce WEBMAZE will be getting a face-lift, upgrades, and will be a powerhouse among chat servers once again with enough muscle to handle just about anything thrown our way!!!!!

We are in the process now of switching over, transferring data and numerous capabilities.

The downside to this is soon WEBMAZE will have to go offline to complete this process. The duration of time is uncertain, as this is a huge step up for us. Rest assured we are working as quickly as we can, making fixes, upgrades, and re-writing necessary scripts as we go. We hope not to inconvenience any of you for long, and when Maze comes back online, we will tweak it and then Buddha will turn me loose to see if I can break it.

That is the fun part for me. I think Buddha dreads it. LOL

But when I can no longer break it, we will announce the date of our Grand Re-opening so everyone may return to their existing homes, and visitors may come and see what we have too offer in all sections.

We will be accepting new rooms as well as any older Maze rooms wishing to return.

This has been a long time in the works, and soon it will become reality.

Hope to see you all when we come back online bigger, stronger, faster, and better!!!!!

Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: Hartlyn on May 30, 2020, 08:32:45 AM
This is wonderful news! I’m so excited to see this!!
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: MageNathaniel1 on May 30, 2020, 03:12:27 PM
happy to hear and do keep maclaaren and the other rooms dedicated to the memory of those missing e.g. smokes tower
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: Serenitee on May 30, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
Yay!! How exciting!!
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on May 30, 2020, 05:45:06 PM
Quote from: MageNathaniel1 on May 30, 2020, 03:12:27 PM
happy to hear and do keep maclaaren and the other rooms dedicated to the memory of those missing e.g. smokes tower

That is my intent at this time. They were, and always will be part of Maze.
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on June 01, 2020, 06:20:43 PM
An update:

The data transferring is going well thus far, and is meeting expectation in most areas, and exceeding it in others.

Maze and you may still notice some intermittent interruptions and resets for a couple more days give or take, as corrections and better coding is being done in most areas prior to transfer.

The site is still expected to be taken down for some of the heavier data transfers and re-coding we are working on. Bear with us. We are working as quickly as we can without making any errors that could slow us down even more.

I am guestimating when the site is taken offline to bring it all together, it may be down a week to ten days. If less... then GREAT!!!!! But I would rather try to give you a longer guestimate than one too short.

For the next couple days, please avoid any heavy loading or deleting from your member area. These changes are saved to the server, and that adds time while it is backing up the data before we can move it. So go easy. After that, we will have to remove the ability to add or delete entirely until after the data is fully transfered and saved to our new server. Once completed, you will be able to do whatever it is you normally do. We just outgrew our old capabilities and it needs a new home which we now have.

Bear with us, and I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised when we have finished.

TY!!!!!
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: Hartlyn on June 02, 2020, 07:05:32 AM
Thank you for this update
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on June 03, 2020, 01:14:12 PM
Maze will be going down either tonight or tomorrow!!!!!

See you when we return!!!!!
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: MageNathaniel1 on June 03, 2020, 02:35:27 PM
thank you 
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Post by: Hartlyn on June 03, 2020, 03:44:46 PM
We’ll be here!!
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on June 10, 2020, 04:37:43 PM
Just another update. Progress is being made slowly but surely.

A few snags popped up, which is no real surprise in a venture of this magnitude, but one by one they are being taken care of.

Things are still looking good overall.

Please continue to bear with us.

Thanks!!!!!

Rags
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: Hartlyn on June 11, 2020, 10:13:09 AM
Good - I know how you like a good challenge!

Thank you for the update. Nothing makes you want to RP more than not being able to  ;D

Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: Arnkatla on June 15, 2020, 05:26:48 PM
You haven't broken it yet!!!  -snickers-
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on June 15, 2020, 09:28:33 PM
Quote from: Arnkatla on June 15, 2020, 05:26:48 PM
You haven't broken it yet!!!  -snickers-

Give me time, I am sure I will. LOL
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on June 17, 2020, 04:57:39 AM
Just a quick update that you, the chatters should notice right off.

Almost all the rooms have gotten a remodeled facelift. I am no graphics kinda guy, but I did the best I could. Those not yet done should be very soon.

I AM CURRENTLY looking for a Graphics Coordinator if anyone is interested. I can not really use anyone working for another site, as it would create a conflict of interest. But the duties would be, but may not be limited to; entry graphics, banners, avatars, event planners, general avatar guideline memorizing and advising, possibly taking scripts of meetings and such when necessary, possible room visiting for Maze growth, and tolerating my insanity. If interested, let me know and we will further discuss terms.

Now...

The hourly reloading issue seems to be solved.

You will notice the majority of links have vanished from your entry pages bodies. You still may have header links, but all the Maze links (And more are to come) are now accessible through the button in the top right hand corner of your entry frame. It cleans up the entry page and keeps everything a click away. Only room specific links are on your entry pages.

The Whochat displays some rooms with candles. These are Memorial Rooms of chatters who have passed away. Feel free to chat in these rooms, take up residence, and enjoy them. It would be a fine way to remember our departed.

Room Leaders... if you have requests for changes, IM me and let me know and I will jump on those ASAP to get you running as you hope for. Just bear in mind, I can not reverse the earth's rotation. Some things just have to be for the time being, but Buddha and I are working on a good many things. Maybe next week I will reverse the rotation, but not this week. Forgive me.

Stay posted for further developments!!! They are coming!!!!!
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on June 17, 2020, 11:12:15 PM
A slight issue came up with registering to chat. It has been resolved, so those wishing to register may feel free to do so. It was a pretty simple fix and was more an inconvenience than a problem.

We return you to your regularly scheduled chat.

 ::)
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: Hartlyn on June 21, 2020, 07:20:47 AM
Quote from: RAGNAR on June 17, 2020, 04:57:39 AM
The hourly reloading issue seems to be solved.!!

It is so nice to be able to go into our Home and see some previous posts!!

Now all I need is a beep or electric jolt, when my posts grow into novel size.  ;D

Thank you for the updates and improvements Rags and Buddha.

LH
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on July 06, 2020, 11:13:23 AM
Just a heads up, another batch of message board registrations has been approved.

If you registered, and have been waiting, please check and see if you are now able to access the board features.


Thanks for your patience in this matter!!!!!

Rags
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on July 06, 2020, 11:16:13 AM
Maze has filled the position of Graphics Coordinator!!!!!

Our new and talented Coordinator is sirensong!!!!!

Welcome her to our Webmaze family, and for your graphics needs, she is the one to see!!!!!

Thank you sirensong!!!!!

Rags
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: Izee on July 06, 2020, 11:48:28 AM
...Welcome, sirensong... :)...enjoy our Home.
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: Hartlyn on July 06, 2020, 05:10:11 PM
Congratulations sirensong and welcome to Webmaze...*S*

Lady Hartlyn
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: RAGNAR on July 27, 2020, 12:42:35 AM
Just a few words to let you know what is happening behind the scenes...

Yes, we are still hard at work for you!!!!!

Our Graphics Coordinator is working on chatter avs, fresh room entry graphics, crisp clean page graphics, etc. She does BEAUTIFUL work!!!!! Swing by her Avatar and Imagry room when you see her there. I am sure she would be happy to show you some examples of her work.

B and I are working to resolve a tag conflict some of you may have noticed. It is in the works, and when we get it done, the tags and avs will kick ass in the rooms. Better, stronger, faster as they say. So while we work on that, please be patient. It is being resolved. It just takes time.

New links for Maze are nearly completed with new graphics. They combine modern graphics with a bit of old school coding looks that Maze has grown fond of through the years. So new meets old and it seems to work. It may change in the future to a newer modern higher tech look, but right now, it seemed the most important thing was to get them up and functional, and looking decent.

Research and Development is still taking place in order to give you chatters perks and abilities available at other sites, and possibly a few extras. So that too is in the works. Please, again be patient. With only B and I coding, and sirensong on graphics, it takes time to accomplish what some sites manage in a week with many more than that working on things. We are doing our best to get you all what is most asked for.

So there is a brief update on some of the things we are working on for you. There may be a few extras in the works, but until ready to release them, we will keep those close to the vest so to speak.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!!!!!

Rags
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: Hartlyn on July 27, 2020, 07:06:30 AM
 :) :) :)
Title: Re: ATTENTION!!!!!
Post by: sirensong on July 27, 2020, 10:01:17 PM
Hey Everyone!

Thank You for the warm welcome and i look forward to meeting everyone and helping  in any of your graphic needs!
i am super excited to help  and please feel free to come and visit me in the Avatar room!

sincerely

sirensong