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Re: Seaside TTT
JamminR:
SMF versus PhpBB - My vote SMF.
Though, honestly, PhpBB seemed to have tons more configuration 'out of the box', that, to me, was part of the problem.
I wanted to get up and running, and SMF's control panels seemed more user friendly, while still allowing for configuration I needed.
Do your research, pick what's best for you.
There may be more or newer free ones, I've personally not researched in at least 8 years.
Caustic Soda-Senpai:
I've tried both SMF and phpBB. I can tell you that SMF is a LOT easier to use BUT, like JamminR said, phpBB has a lot more customization available. Now, saying that SMF is a lot easier doesn't mean phpBB is impossible to use, it's rather straightforward but more complex.
--- Quote from: JamminR on April 25, 2015, 11:06:28 PM ---There may be more or newer free ones, I've personally not researched in at least 8 years.
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SMF and phpBB (or MyBB) are still the most popular forum making tools. There ARE like those other free ones like userboard (and other names I can't remember at the moment) but they don't offer anywhere near the quality of SMF or phpBB
allofmywutsteam:
I'll have to do more research, of course. But my main concerns are I won't be able to find a simple way to build a site that has:
1. a store integration with checkout and everything
2. forum
3. tagging system
4. a way to integrate Steam login API
5. An application system
I'll def have to research but thanks for suggesting phpBB and SMF, I've seen both used, and I'll see which are best for my needs. My current site could use some work, and I'm trying to stray away from Enjin but they have a lot to offer (or at least I've made the most of what they've given me for Advanced plannin).
Didn't mean to hijack this thread...
Go Seaside TTT!
Caustic Soda-Senpai:
--- Quote from: allofmywutsteam on April 26, 2015, 02:09:39 PM ---
1. a store integration with checkout and everything
2. forum
3. tagging system
4. a way to integrate Steam login API
5. An application system
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1. Do-able with any forum, just paypal buttons embedded.
2. phpBB + SMF are forum builders.
3. phpBB + SMF both support this.
4. I know phpBB supports this with a plugin, not sure about SMF.
5. Easily done with google forms (y)
allofmywutsteam:
--- Quote from: syst3M4TiK on April 26, 2015, 04:48:18 PM ---1. Do-able with any forum, just paypal buttons embedded.
2. phpBB + SMF are forum builders.
3. phpBB + SMF both support this.
4. I know phpBB supports this with a plugin, not sure about SMF.
5. Easily done with google forms (y)
--- End quote ---
Im really glad to see that this can all be done. I guess I'm just nervous to switch from something I'm so used to building something on my own. Guess Ill have to just research, but im glad you guys helped answer some questions.
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