Upcoming event changes

[BiG D]

For a while now, we've been looking at options for fixing the lingering issues with the event system here. There will be some changes to how things work in the very near future.

The biggest change you'll notice is how the event forum works. We've been running a helpful little plugin that automatically posts a thread in there for you every time you make an event. Sadly, due to lack of updates and broken compatibility, it's time for it to retire. The event forum will stay where it is, you will just need to make your own thread to go along with the event (should you want a discussion thread.)

The good news is that we can now run some new plugins that were refusing to run at the same time as the event forum. Firstly, our RSVP system has now been upgraded to the latest version. This gives us a couple new options and some nice bugfixes.

The big new feature we're adding is a completely new RSVP module that integrates with the WoW character list, for raid signups and the like. It provides a ton of data, and makes things easier to figure out at a glance. I expect it will be quite a welcome improvement.


So, when is this all happening? Very soon. Don't blink.

 

[Zooggy]

Ahey,

Awesome. Nice push, dudes.

Cheers,
J.

 

[Ronin Storm]

Yeah, I understand that the WoW raid calendar also integrates with the WoW character stuff (that you also see on the WoW roster) so it should be a bit smarter and hopefully more powerful for you WoW folks.

But the updated Event Attendance stuff in the standard calendar will also be just that bit better, albeit without the direct forum integration. We've waited for a year... still no fixes for the integration. Time to call it dead.

 

[Nanor]

Woot! Awesome.

 

[thatbloke]

I love you guys

 

[BiG D]

So! The new event system is live. Here's some specifics:

Creating a new event
The "New Event" button no longer shows in the event forum. You will need to open the calendar from the "Calendar" link at the top of the page, or from the "Upcoming events in the next 7 days" link just below the shoutbox. Once you're there, the links to make an event are at the bottom right. You'll probably want a "ranged event" for most everything.

From there, everything works like it used to. Fill in your event details etc.

For the "old" RSVP style do nothing. This is the default setup. You can save your event and people will be able to mark yes/no/maybe.

For the new WoW Character signup uncheck "Allow users to RSVP" and check "Allow users to signup." Your event will now list specific characters.

Discussion threads aren't posted automatically anymore, so you'll have to make one in the event forum (if you so desire.) Personally, I'd leave a link to the event in the thread, and a link to the thread in the event. That's up to you, of course.

That's pretty much all there is to it. If you run into any issues or have a question, post here or make a thread in Hey Admins.

Edit: I've made a test event using the WoW signup, if you'd like to give it a try.