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Post by Ian Wolf-Park on Jun 2, 2020 23:44:26 GMT -5
This was posted on the official TNT Board yesterday (June 2). Previously, the beta was opened to some users, especially for Premium users for approximately a month, but will be open to the public later on June 3 (probably once TNT comes to work). Keep in mind that this is an early build, so not everything has been converted yet. This is notable as Flash is being discontinued by December 2020/January 2021
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Post by Kat on Jun 3, 2020 22:48:37 GMT -5
Well, this is nice. I haven't been able to get into the site for hours after they rolled out the mobile testing thingamajiggy. I keep getting an error when I try to log in.
LEMME IN
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Post by Stephanie (swordlilly) on Jun 4, 2020 23:55:08 GMT -5
So far, I really dislike it. I guess I was hoping for something more sleek and less bubbly? Like the Altadorian Constellations site theme, or Seekers, or Haunted Woods. I mean, it's not just a children's site. A huge part of its attraction for teenage and young-adult players is the stock market, shops, Food Club, auctions, and the way it simulates an economy.
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Post by Duke Pikachu on Jun 6, 2020 23:32:51 GMT -5
I couldn't stand it for an hour before switching back, though that was partly due to the lag it was somehow causing. When I switched back to the "classic" style the lag vanished. Though before I switched I did take a glimpse at the "redone" Mystery Island and, yeesh. Considering we now have that example of them working with a player to create something fantasitc, the Maraquan Lutari, maybe they should let more player artists handle creating and redesigning certain aspects of the site (with proper credit of course)...
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Post by Huntress on Jun 7, 2020 9:27:52 GMT -5
I couldn't stand it for an hour before switching back, though that was partly due to the lag it was somehow causing. When I switched back to the "classic" style the lag vanished. Though before I switched I did take a glimpse at the "redone" Mystery Island and, yeesh. I'd vaguely heard that Mystery Island was the only world they've redone so far but somehow I'd never gotten around to looking at it, since the beta is so limited and keeps throwing you in and out of the classic site version... buuuut Mystery Island is also where my pets live so your post finally reminded me to check it out- AUGH DEFORESTATION IS A SERIOUS ISSUE. whyyy would anyone turn it into a flat stadium with booths sticking out of it at regular intervals like amusement park rides? Where's the cohesion? The feeling of an organically intermingling world? The, uh, jungle? ...but most importantly, could I get away with snarking at it in a comic?
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Post by Ian Wolf-Park on Jun 7, 2020 9:57:28 GMT -5
I don't use mobile that often, but I find it a huge pain in the neck that the desktop version only allows a limited use of the beta version and not was included in the release notes, meaning that so far, I haven't been able to access the revamped Mystery Island. Right now, for me, it's not worth the time to explore the revamp.
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Post by Ian Wolf-Park on Jul 2, 2020 22:08:30 GMT -5
Looks like there was an update today with regards to the beta site. Mystery Island is still the only location that can be accessed, but it appears to have been redesigned from the previous version (which was stated in the release notes to have been a work in progress) and can now be access on a desktop.
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Post by Kat on Jul 5, 2020 4:16:02 GMT -5
A thought: if we're getting a mobile-friendly site, I wonder if that means they will start looking into mobile backgrounds.
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Post by Ian Wolf-Park on Sept 2, 2020 22:32:32 GMT -5
Stephanie (swordlilly)- You can now change site the site theme on the beta site, according to notes released today, one of the site themes being Altadorian Constellations.
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Post by Ian Wolf-Park on Dec 30, 2020 10:18:49 GMT -5
Quick update, with the imminent demise of Flash (it will be removed from your computer January 12), you can no longer visit classic pages that are already redesigned for the mobile, nor can you switch back to classic as that option is no longer available. However, you can still access pages that are still in classic (like New Features) until they have been converted. Also, I'm posting a couple of links if you still want access to them until Flash is removed as both are not 100% complete. Games RoomCustomizationDefinitely tiring at the moment having to switch back and forth. Also confusing with so many not converted yet.
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Post by Allison on Dec 30, 2020 10:57:25 GMT -5
Quick update, with the imminent demise of Flash (it will be removed from your computer January 12), you can no longer visit classic pages that are already redesigned for the mobile, nor can you switch back to classic as that option is no longer available. However, you can still access pages that are still in classic (like New Features) until they have been converted. Also, I'm posting a couple of links if you still want access to them until Flash is removed as both are not 100% complete. Games RoomCustomizationDefinitely tiring at the moment having to switch back and forth. Also confusing with so many not converted yet. Yes! And even the pages that HAVE been converted, like the forums, are randomly switching back to classic. It's a bit annoying. I wish they had waited until they had converted more of the pages to make this change.
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Post by Patjade on Dec 30, 2020 13:25:59 GMT -5
Shop wizard is non-starter. Having to reload the page for each and every search refresh is beyond annoying.
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Post by Liou on Dec 30, 2020 14:41:37 GMT -5
Mobile theme: helluuu! hai! hey! it me! look! over here! haaai! Me: ...
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Post by Huntress on Dec 31, 2020 6:09:07 GMT -5
How I used to feed my pets: open inventory, click on an omelette, select pet from dropdown, click submit three times in a row, click on something else in the inventory, select pet from the new dropdown, repeat.
How I have to feed my pets now: open inventory, click on an omelette (LOADING JUBJUB OF DOOM), select pet from dropdown (JUBJUB), close window with BIG FRIENDLY RED X BUTTON, JUBJUB DOOM, select new foodthing (JUBJUB), submit (JUBJUB)...
...sorry guys, I was trying to be nice about feeding on this lovely New Year's Eve, but it's back to the lodge with you before I inflict grievous bodily harm on jubjubs.
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Post by Kat on Dec 31, 2020 9:53:39 GMT -5
Alas, the time has come for me to no longer ignore the beta release. I have evaded it for months.
The Shop Wizard is now more tedious because you can't just refresh and refresh till you get a lower priced option, the games that have been converted are running into problems, and I am nothing without my Quick Stock. Right now, I'm trying to rig my old laptop so I can continue to use flash (and maybe shockwave) on it to my heart's content but the price I must pay is enduring the sheer lag which was the reason Ye Olde Laptope had to be replaced.
I'm in this weird place of "I should really collect the other flash game avatars I still don't have" and "but moooom I don't wanna"
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