I am working on a replacement for the Massassi Levels system. It is basically a unified files system that replaces our levels/cogs/3dos/mats/programs/etc. with something that's easily more extensible. Basically, we have different sets of scripts (and in some cases, static files) powering each section, which is just silly.
So anyway, one of the first things I want to do is unify author names and associate each level with a user_id in our user database. I know it won't happen for probably even the majority of files, but it will be beneficial, especially to people that have more than one level, in the following ways:
1. If all levels from a certain author are attributed to that author, clicking an author's name will give a list of all levels by that author, as well as a special author page that can link to the EC (if active), reviews, etc.
2. Having their username in one place makes it easy to correct spelling mistakes or change nicks (yes, we will be allowing users to change their nicks in the future).
3. Reduces redundancy in our data, and allows users to keep their own email addresses up to date. As opposed to now, where some authors have up to 4 or 5 different email addresses listed.
4. Users will be able to edit certain parts of their level information, such as the description. This is so authors can update the sections that change, for example, if I have 6000 Block v1.0, and later release v2.0, I can go back to v1.0 and put a note pointing to the new release). These will of course be moderated (changes won't be visible till an admin approves them).
5. Users will someday (hopefully soon) be able to post a USER PROFILE on massassi. This includes things like personal information (all optional of course), upload an image, and put a blurb to post on each level description that they made. For example, a link to the author's homepage and a short description of the site will be visible on EVERY LEVEL the author released. This is of course moderated as well, but it can be changed by the level author.
So, what I would like all level authors to do is compile a list of all their LEVEL IDS (you know, the number that appears when you hover your mouse, for instance, 6000 Block is my level and its address is http://www.massassi.net/levels/files/323.shtml, thus, the LEVEL ID would be 323). Once you have the list, hold onto it, I will be needing it in about two weeks.
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN EDITOR'S CORNER ACCOUNT OR A LEVEL COMMENTING ACCOUNT, YOU WILL BE USING THIS ACCOUNT! There is no need to sign up for a new one if you lost your password, changed your email address, or would like a new user name. We will soon be providing tools to change this sort of thing.
So anyway, one of the first things I want to do is unify author names and associate each level with a user_id in our user database. I know it won't happen for probably even the majority of files, but it will be beneficial, especially to people that have more than one level, in the following ways:
1. If all levels from a certain author are attributed to that author, clicking an author's name will give a list of all levels by that author, as well as a special author page that can link to the EC (if active), reviews, etc.
2. Having their username in one place makes it easy to correct spelling mistakes or change nicks (yes, we will be allowing users to change their nicks in the future).
3. Reduces redundancy in our data, and allows users to keep their own email addresses up to date. As opposed to now, where some authors have up to 4 or 5 different email addresses listed.
4. Users will be able to edit certain parts of their level information, such as the description. This is so authors can update the sections that change, for example, if I have 6000 Block v1.0, and later release v2.0, I can go back to v1.0 and put a note pointing to the new release). These will of course be moderated (changes won't be visible till an admin approves them).
5. Users will someday (hopefully soon) be able to post a USER PROFILE on massassi. This includes things like personal information (all optional of course), upload an image, and put a blurb to post on each level description that they made. For example, a link to the author's homepage and a short description of the site will be visible on EVERY LEVEL the author released. This is of course moderated as well, but it can be changed by the level author.
So, what I would like all level authors to do is compile a list of all their LEVEL IDS (you know, the number that appears when you hover your mouse, for instance, 6000 Block is my level and its address is http://www.massassi.net/levels/files/323.shtml, thus, the LEVEL ID would be 323). Once you have the list, hold onto it, I will be needing it in about two weeks.
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN EDITOR'S CORNER ACCOUNT OR A LEVEL COMMENTING ACCOUNT, YOU WILL BE USING THIS ACCOUNT! There is no need to sign up for a new one if you lost your password, changed your email address, or would like a new user name. We will soon be providing tools to change this sort of thing.
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