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Re-write Update #2

Right, since the last update I've done a few things:



* Converted the new design from the HTML I had already written a couple of months ago into a master page that I will be able to use for the header/footer of pretty much every page on the site.



* I've re-written the user authentication system from scratch, taking into account security as a priority, I'd rather not discuss the details of this one for obvious reasons but rest assured the system is *much* more secure than last time.



* Users can now login, the site recognises who they are and keeps them logged in for the duration of their stay. This logged-in state seems simple enough, but it provides a base from which all pages are built from; pages in vault change a lot depending on if a user is logged in or not.



* Written the ViewDeck page from scratch, this now takes in any DeckID i.e. ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=1 and displays the deck info as well as all the cards associated with that deck.



* The voting system on the ViewDeck page is now working, it works using a thumb up, thumb down system; every user will get to vote once on each deck in the system, their vote will either count as a positive or a negative and will be added towards the total vote score of a deck. The total vote score is shown at the top of the view deck page, it is calculated on the fly each time a deck is viewed so whenever you look at a deck the vote score will be accurate and up-to-date.



* Deck comments are being displayed underneath the deck cards on the View Deck page like they used to be. If you are logged in you will be able to add a comment, if not you will have the option to login.



* The homepage has been added to a .net page but not all content on it is dynamic yet.

Lets be honest, I'm WAY off schedule, there's no way I'll be done in time for the 1st, but stick with me, I am working as fast as I can, I just underestimated how long a complete re-write would take. :(
Posted 30 December 2008 at 17:58

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I think I can say I speak for most of us when I say we will all be happy to see our existing decks asap. This will be the first step in rebuilding the community and restoring Vault to what it was... and hopefully to more.

I would also like to say thank you... you deserve it. I know that you have worked in your spare time, in your holiday, throughout Christmas... Thanks!
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Posted 30 December 2008 at 19:30

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I personally would rather see the work done right as opposed to cutting corners just to meet a deadline. We all want the Vault to come back online as soon as possible but I for one would rather see you take the time you need than try to rush things just to get things up on the 1st. Ive done plenty of searching since the Vault has been down and there just isnt another site like it!
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Posted 31 December 2008 at 17:37

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I agree. Take your time. I think we can all wait a little longer if we need to. I'm just very happy that you are even restoring the vault. There is NOTHING like it. Thanks.
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Posted 31 December 2008 at 20:19

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Any possibility of a beta?
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Posted 01 January 2009 at 22:48

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[quote=blinks]Any possibility of a beta?[/quote]

I'm afraid not, it just complicates things for me and I would end up spending time doing that when I could be spending that time working on the rest of the site, sorry!
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Posted 02 January 2009 at 15:52

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[QUOTE=blinks]Any possibility of a beta?[/QUOTE]I personally would rather see the finished product as opposed to just a sneak preview. Not to sound pushy or anything, is there an ETA of the site going back up?
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Posted 02 January 2009 at 16:18

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[quote=IndridKold]I personally would rather see the finished product as opposed to just a sneak preview. Not to sound pushy or anything, is there an ETA of the site going back up?[/quote]

I don't have an ETA and I'm back at work on Monday with the site only half-complete. This basically leaves me with evenings and weekends, all I can do is keep you guys updated with the stages I get to. This will hopefully give us all a better idea of when it'll be done.
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Posted 02 January 2009 at 17:37

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Thank you for keeping us updated and for all your work in bringing the site back up!
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Posted 02 January 2009 at 17:43

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[QUOTE=IndridKold]Thank you for keeping us updated and for all your work in bringing the site back up![/QUOTE]

Absolutely. Good luck!
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Posted 02 January 2009 at 19:52

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keep up the good work mate.
We're with you all the way.
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Posted 05 January 2009 at 18:18

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