It''s taken about a month of time to get it done, but here it is, the Launch of Diabloexpressions.com
Diablo Expressions purpose is NOT to be the next big authority in the Diablo community. I love Diablofans and all the work they do and other sites have done. Diablo Expressions is going to be a site to enrich the community, and aid other sites in giving unique content and providing available services where it can.
What does Diablo Expressions have for you?
Forum Avatars - I have three sections of Avatars. The first being of the supposed in-game/Battle-net avatars in the game files. The second being custom ones that I will be making from non-portrait based images such as scenery, icons, armor, etc. The last is where the community will submit avatars for me to display (with credit given to creator) for all to see.
NOTE: I have not started the submit section yet, will nail down details over the weekend.
Youtube Video List - I want to build a list of good Youtube channels with select videos on a list. I want to help build the youtube Diablo community by doing this, while making it easier for people to find good quality videos to watch.
Ventrilo Server (200...yes 200 Slot Server) - This is the most ambitious project I will be undertaking. I will be providing this to the community for FREE (unless I get a few donations here or there) for 200 +/- 20 more to make sure I can hold the most people while not over filling the server; dening people trying to log-in, I am taking ever step possible to make sure good people will get on and avoid spammers and harassers.
The purpose, rules, and registration process is on the site for you to get a quick read BUT I am NOT starting the general registration yet. I have to look for six Admins that are willing to work with me, work with the community, and be people I can trust to hold the server up when I'm not around (like my honeymoon next year!)
A lot of the lose end will be tied up as of this weekend. All I ask is remember, for time being this is a one-man show, bare with me on updates he he he : D
Things I am looking for in my Admins:
-Being able to be on roughly 10-15 hours a week helping in Ventrilo basic Admin affairs. Prime time hours recommended!
-Keeping the Ventrilo server a good place for people to communicate and riding the server of bad eggs.
-Holding the server down when I am not available.
-Taking care of situations and contacting me (mainly twitter of email) of situations.
-Being honest and handling disputes in a professional manner.
-Most of all being a good staffer and enjoying the opportunity.
IF you would Like to apply for admin this is what I need if you think you can handle what I listed above:
-Real Name
-Age
-Legit Email
-Your expected gaming hours. If you go to school College, give me those hours WITH classes taken into consideration. (e.x. Mon-Friday 6pm - 12 a.m. Sat & Sun. 12p.m. - 1a.m.
-Any site, blog you've worked on (optional)
-Any other relative information you may want to include.
Send this to me: drjdredscythe@diabloexpressions.com
This is going to be a real position, with real responsibilities, BUT I'll do my best to make it fun the whole time through.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is the Diablo Expressions.com Team
I am stopping applications for Admin positions as of now, BUT will be looking to "promote" Admins from the general registration group, which is now as little as a week away. WOOT! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
There is more I have on tap, possible PvP tournaments, Community Spot Lights, Contest, and possible Giveaways!
Fuck ye vent server, you sir have earnd my love, that is very rare to happen!
Also, do you take applications for admins that want to administrate a specific part of your community ?
In this case Ventrillo.
When the time comes (very soon, like next week starting) it's going to be general administration. looking for roughly 10 hours a week, be helpful to have during peek gaming times. There to just enforce policy, and keep Ventrilo a good place for people to come and play. Will keep the site updated for sure. This site has kept me content, even without beta access LOL!
I like the idea of the site, and saw that you can login/register.
However this might sound silly, but what is the purpose of Signing up/logging in. From a user experience as far as i can see, there isnt one and the website doesnt take time to explain why i should want to sign up ! (as far as i can see) (just my little feedback)
But good job either way. Liking the avatars!
Purely for me to login and edit. It's NOT that I don't (dismiss the double negative he he) want people to register, but registering is usually for forums and "exclusive" content of one site to another. This DIVIDES the community up. That is against the purpose of this site. I want to add, everything I do I want out there and for all without "Premium accounts" do so many tings and you earn a credit towards a new avatar; no stupid Facebook esque bulls**t.
I had to make a decision to keep it as such because I wanted to display the avatars at full size being 200 x 20o. I get what you mean, and will take a look at it, thanks!
Hpnot1Q, I'll edit the main OP with that info for you and all to see, figured I be hit with that quick : D
You had me at youtube archive. A central place to find all videos Diablo is great. Hope you plan on really expanding that.
Of course, the 200 slot vent is pretty sweet too, hope it's a big hit as I love to chat up while gaming.
Can't wait to see the site progress.
I really hope so too! I just want to keep a good QUALITY archive as you so put it. I don't want to invest that much time finding every D3 video. Only the good ones where the channel's owner keeps up with at the least one video a week (good one) will earn a spot on the site. More on that to come
Ok iv sent my application, could you confirm you got it ?
Back from a fun night of a few drinks and laughs (also midnight and looking forward to some sleep). Yes, I did get it and will go over it tomorrow. Look for something, email or PM wise tomorrow. (EST time US here -5GMT).
Looks like a cool project! A ventrilo channel for diablo 3 fans is awesome to have. I personally will use Skype when I'm chatting with my own friends, but having the option to talk to other people in the community is a good thing.
Some feedback on the site (these are just my personal opinions of course.. except the spelling :P):
You should look over how the background works with large resolutions. I'm on 1920*1200 and the background image kinda runs out leaving us with the #DAA662 background color on the edges.
If you fade out the background image to black on the edges and set the background color to black it would look a lot nicer.
The Member login says "Memebr"
User Name could be Username which looks cleaner, both works though it's just my personal nitpicking opinion.
Not really liking the small-caps on the menu items. With the font and fontsize you are using it looks a bit too crunched together and not very "crisp". Could either change font, up the size a bit or get rid of the small-caps.
In the server slots page it says "PERMANATE" should be: "PERMANENT" (twice).
Looks really interesting
I'm unsure of the name though? Wouldn't diabloarchive.com be more fitting, considering the nature of the site?
Or perhaps something with "media" in the game? The site appears to be stressing avatars, videos and vent so it'd be more literal. I read expressions and I think it's going to be fan art. I imagine this site will evolve as needs and interests change, but I'll certainly keep an eye out. I was once a community manager in a previous life, so ventures like this always interest me.
Looks really interesting
I'm unsure of the name though? Wouldn't diabloarchive.com be more fitting, considering the nature of the site?
The site has a few different aspects to it, but I wouldn't consider avatars or the Ventrilo server something that could be "Archived" and I also wanted to stay away from anything that implied that the site was information based rather then creative based.
Looks like a cool project! A ventrilo channel for diablo 3 fans is awesome to have. I personally will use Skype when I'm chatting with my own friends, but having the option to talk to other people in the community is a good thing.
Some feedback on the site (these are just my personal opinions of course.. except the spelling :P):
You should look over how the background works with large resolutions. I'm on 1920*1200 and the background image kinda runs out leaving us with the #DAA662 background color on the edges.
If you fade out the background image to black on the edges and set the background color to black it would look a lot nicer.
The Member login says "Memebr"
User Name could be Username which looks cleaner, both works though it's just my personal nitpicking opinion.
Not really liking the small-caps on the menu items. With the font and fontsize you are using it looks a bit too crunched together and not very "crisp". Could either change font, up the size a bit or get rid of the small-caps.
In the server slots page it says "PERMANATE" should be: "PERMANENT" (twice).
While your powers of observation are good (and also manage to a 1900 x 1200 res screen; 1680 x 1050 here) it was planed that way. The background is one of the two un-announced contests...but shhhhhhhhhh you didn't here that part..............................................................
I'm just going to take the Login module out, that will simplify & reduce confusion in the process. In fact the only other people besides me that I want to register are the Admins for the Ventrilo server so I can give them special access to how to admin and maintain it.
Spelling errors were never my strong point, so thanks for the pointing out.
The font can be changed but don't want too big, also since your screen res is bigger, the font size is smaller, so I have to strike a fine line balance on everything.
Thanks for feeback though!
Off to food and more updating.
EDIT: Added a little better list of what I wanted in my Admins on the Main Page, go look : D
Just want to congratulate Hpnot1Q on becoming the first Admin of the Ventrilo server. He's is respectful, and full of great and thoughtful ideas for both the site & Ventrilo server. Already having constructive ideas to make things even better.
Another day, another Admin found. I would like to welcome ZetiGeist as the second Ventrilo Admin! He's calm, cool, and gets it without having to read the riot act...
Another day, another Admin found. I would like to welcome ZetiGeist as the second Ventrilo Admin! He's calm, cool, and gets it without having to read the riot act...
Also, started to update, change, fix the site per peoples feedback (THANK YOU!) which you can see already.
Great things coming!
Good to hear. I like the new background!
One thing I thought about though. Isn't the blog part a bit redundant? I mean you have the frontpage for news, what's the blog for? I suppose you want to separate more "personal" posts for the blog and general site stuff to the news, but then again you also have Twitter. So that's already three different feeds for information. Maybe you have a purpose for it but to me it feels a bit unnecessary.
Another thing is that the "joomla16/" on all pages looks a bit odd. I'm sure there are ways to remove that in the Joomla config. It should be possible to move the index files to root and then point them to the joomla install folder. At least that's how it works in wordpress.
Another day, another Admin found. I would like to welcome ZetiGeist as the second Ventrilo Admin! He's calm, cool, and gets it without having to read the riot act...
Also, started to update, change, fix the site per peoples feedback (THANK YOU!) which you can see already.
Great things coming!
Good to hear. I like the new background!
One thing I thought about though. Isn't the blog part a bit redundant? I mean you have the frontpage for news, what's the blog for? I suppose you want to separate more "personal" posts for the blog and general site stuff to the news, but then again you also have Twitter. So that's already three different feeds for information. Maybe you have a purpose for it but to me it feels a bit unnecessary.
Another thing is that the "joomla16/" on all pages looks a bit odd. I'm sure there are ways to remove that in the Joomla config. It should be possible to move the index files to root and then point them to the joomla install folder. At least that's how it works in wordpress.
Blog is for my own (you guessed it) personal use. Also for me to point out things that aren't so main stream in the D3 community...like Andre's 3D Demon Hunter Render he's working on : D
The Joomla may be as simple as a redirect change or something else, little thing but as always good feedback.
Okay, don't kill me. Waited almost 24 hours and do have relative information, don't kill the double poster : D
I'd like to welcome Relleck to the admin family! That's three Admin slots filled, and three to go. If the turn out for the Admin slots keeps on going this go, I may not wait till all six are filled and go with the ones I have and "make an Admin" out of someone that is in the general registration (when it opens up).
Rough schedule of what our 30 day plans (as they stand, can change though).
This week is going to be fast and furious getting Admins, setting them up, going over how we are going to run the Ventrilo Server.
Next week will focus on last minute changes and starting the general registration of you, the general public, for the Ventrilo Server (day has yet TBD).
The week after will be primarily starting ideas for secondary projects, while helping out the set-up of the Ventrilo Server in its first weeks and any bugs/problems that may arise.
The fourth week will start to add more content (TBD) and start getting the community more involved in the site, passed the Ventrilo Server alone!
Long Live Diablo!
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Diablo Expressions purpose is NOT to be the next big authority in the Diablo community. I love Diablofans and all the work they do and other sites have done. Diablo Expressions is going to be a site to enrich the community, and aid other sites in giving unique content and providing available services where it can.
What does Diablo Expressions have for you?
Forum Avatars - I have three sections of Avatars. The first being of the supposed in-game/Battle-net avatars in the game files. The second being custom ones that I will be making from non-portrait based images such as scenery, icons, armor, etc. The last is where the community will submit avatars for me to display (with credit given to creator) for all to see.
NOTE: I have not started the submit section yet, will nail down details over the weekend.
Youtube Video List - I want to build a list of good Youtube channels with select videos on a list. I want to help build the youtube Diablo community by doing this, while making it easier for people to find good quality videos to watch.
Ventrilo Server (200...yes 200 Slot Server) - This is the most ambitious project I will be undertaking. I will be providing this to the community for FREE (unless I get a few donations here or there) for 200 +/- 20 more to make sure I can hold the most people while not over filling the server; dening people trying to log-in, I am taking ever step possible to make sure good people will get on and avoid spammers and harassers.
The purpose, rules, and registration process is on the site for you to get a quick read BUT I am NOT starting the general registration yet. I have to look for six Admins that are willing to work with me, work with the community, and be people I can trust to hold the server up when I'm not around (like my honeymoon next year!)
A lot of the lose end will be tied up as of this weekend. All I ask is remember, for time being this is a one-man show, bare with me on updates he he he : D
Things I am looking for in my Admins:
-Being able to be on roughly 10-15 hours a week helping in Ventrilo basic Admin affairs. Prime time hours recommended!
-Keeping the Ventrilo server a good place for people to communicate and riding the server of bad eggs.
-Holding the server down when I am not available.
-Taking care of situations and contacting me (mainly twitter of email) of situations.
-Being honest and handling disputes in a professional manner.
-Most of all being a good staffer and enjoying the opportunity.
IF you would Like to apply for admin this is what I need if you think you can handle what I listed above:
Here is the Diablo Expressions.com Team-Real Name
-Age
-Legit Email
-Your expected gaming hours. If you go to school College, give me those hours WITH classes taken into consideration. (e.x. Mon-Friday 6pm - 12 a.m. Sat & Sun. 12p.m. - 1a.m.
-Any site, blog you've worked on (optional)
-Any other relative information you may want to include.
Send this to me: drjdredscythe@diabloexpressions.com
This is going to be a real position, with real responsibilities, BUT I'll do my best to make it fun the whole time through.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Drjdredscythe (Owner)
Hpnot1Q (Admin)
Relleck (Admin)
ZeitiGesit (Admin)
SinisterDemon (Admin)
I am stopping applications for Admin positions as of now, BUT will be looking to "promote" Admins from the general registration group, which is now as little as a week away. WOOT!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~There is more I have on tap, possible PvP tournaments, Community Spot Lights, Contest, and possible Giveaways!
Can follow me on twitter: @Drjdredscythe
Long Live Diablo!
P.S. Sixen, thank you and your team for a great fansite and permission to post this here!
EDIT: Updated Admin applications status
When the time comes (very soon, like next week starting) it's going to be general administration. looking for roughly 10 hours a week, be helpful to have during peek gaming times. There to just enforce policy, and keep Ventrilo a good place for people to come and play. Will keep the site updated for sure. This site has kept me content, even without beta access LOL!
Purely for me to login and edit. It's NOT that I don't (dismiss the double negative he he) want people to register, but registering is usually for forums and "exclusive" content of one site to another. This DIVIDES the community up. That is against the purpose of this site. I want to add, everything I do I want out there and for all without "Premium accounts" do so many tings and you earn a credit towards a new avatar; no stupid Facebook esque bulls**t.
I had to make a decision to keep it as such because I wanted to display the avatars at full size being 200 x 20o. I get what you mean, and will take a look at it, thanks!
Hpnot1Q, I'll edit the main OP with that info for you and all to see, figured I be hit with that quick : D
Of course, the 200 slot vent is pretty sweet too, hope it's a big hit as I love to chat up while gaming.
Can't wait to see the site progress.
I really hope so too! I just want to keep a good QUALITY archive as you so put it. I don't want to invest that much time finding every D3 video. Only the good ones where the channel's owner keeps up with at the least one video a week (good one) will earn a spot on the site. More on that to come
In before double post haters: Updated OP with all information.
drjdredscythe@diabloexpressions.com, edited main OP
Back from a fun night of a few drinks and laughs (also midnight and looking forward to some sleep). Yes, I did get it and will go over it tomorrow. Look for something, email or PM wise tomorrow. (EST time US here -5GMT).
Thanks!
Some feedback on the site (these are just my personal opinions of course.. except the spelling :P):
That's what I spotted when browsing through.
Good luck with the site!
The site has a few different aspects to it, but I wouldn't consider avatars or the Ventrilo server something that could be "Archived" and I also wanted to stay away from anything that implied that the site was information based rather then creative based.
While your powers of observation are good (and also manage to a 1900 x 1200 res screen; 1680 x 1050 here) it was planed that way. The background is one of the two un-announced contests...but shhhhhhhhhh you didn't here that part..............................................................
I'm just going to take the Login module out, that will simplify & reduce confusion in the process. In fact the only other people besides me that I want to register are the Admins for the Ventrilo server so I can give them special access to how to admin and maintain it.
Spelling errors were never my strong point, so thanks for the pointing out.
The font can be changed but don't want too big, also since your screen res is bigger, the font size is smaller, so I have to strike a fine line balance on everything.
Thanks for feeback though!
Off to food and more updating.
EDIT: Added a little better list of what I wanted in my Admins on the Main Page, go look : D
Hail and welcome!
Five admin slots left, to read and apply, go here: http://diabloexpressions.com/
Once their filled and on same page, general registration will open!!!
4 more slots left. To read and apply, go here: http://diabloexpressions.com/
Also, started to update, change, fix the site per peoples feedback (THANK YOU!) which you can see already.
Great things coming!
Good to hear. I like the new background!
One thing I thought about though. Isn't the blog part a bit redundant? I mean you have the frontpage for news, what's the blog for? I suppose you want to separate more "personal" posts for the blog and general site stuff to the news, but then again you also have Twitter. So that's already three different feeds for information. Maybe you have a purpose for it but to me it feels a bit unnecessary.
Another thing is that the "joomla16/" on all pages looks a bit odd. I'm sure there are ways to remove that in the Joomla config. It should be possible to move the index files to root and then point them to the joomla install folder. At least that's how it works in wordpress.
Great idea thus far, I've sent you an email.
Either way, looking forward to seeing some of you on vent.
Blog is for my own (you guessed it) personal use. Also for me to point out things that aren't so main stream in the D3 community...like Andre's 3D Demon Hunter Render he's working on : D
The Joomla may be as simple as a redirect change or something else, little thing but as always good feedback.
Whoa! : D
I'd like to welcome Relleck to the admin family! That's three Admin slots filled, and three to go. If the turn out for the Admin slots keeps on going this go, I may not wait till all six are filled and go with the ones I have and "make an Admin" out of someone that is in the general registration (when it opens up).
To read and apply, go here: http://diabloexpressions.com/
Rough schedule of what our 30 day plans (as they stand, can change though).
This week is going to be fast and furious getting Admins, setting them up, going over how we are going to run the Ventrilo Server.
Next week will focus on last minute changes and starting the general registration of you, the general public, for the Ventrilo Server (day has yet TBD).
The week after will be primarily starting ideas for secondary projects, while helping out the set-up of the Ventrilo Server in its first weeks and any bugs/problems that may arise.
The fourth week will start to add more content (TBD) and start getting the community more involved in the site, passed the Ventrilo Server alone!
Long Live Diablo!