[preview][img-l=1]1[/img-l]A big thanks to John, Steph, and Mike for all the hard work they put into launching the new site. I'm very excited because we've got a bunch of great new features available immediately and some huge ones coming in the next few months.
This is most definitely a "soft launch", so some new features may need to be improved upon quickly. Don't freak out if things don't work they way you think they should. They will be fixed soon, I promise! We are anxiously awaiting your feedback as your opinions will have a great impact on how CAG 2.0 shapes up.
Continue reading for an overview of what's new![/preview]
New Features - Available now
All New Website
The front end of CAG has been completely redesigned and is now fully integrated with the forums and new CAG Blogs system.
The left column houses the main CAG news feed and the right column contains modules which are user customizable. You can click and drag modules up or down to rearrange their display order, remove or add them from your home page and collapse/expand them. Some modules have additional customization options as indicated by their wrench icon. Your home page preferences will be remembered.
CAG Blogs
Every registered CAG has free access to their own personal, fully featured blog.
Forums
The forums have been restyled and new features have been added.
Coming Soon!
Game Database with Integrated Collection, Trading, and Review System
CAGs will have access to a perpetually growing and updated game database which will be maintained and edited by members of the CAG community. Integrated along side the game database are full featured user review, game collection, and trading systems.
Deal finding and Tracking System
The ultimate video game deal finding and tracking system is coming to CAG! Stay tuned for more details.
This is most definitely a "soft launch", so some new features may need to be improved upon quickly. Don't freak out if things don't work they way you think they should. They will be fixed soon, I promise! We are anxiously awaiting your feedback as your opinions will have a great impact on how CAG 2.0 shapes up.
Continue reading for an overview of what's new![/preview]
New Features - Available now
All New Website
The front end of CAG has been completely redesigned and is now fully integrated with the forums and new CAG Blogs system.
The left column houses the main CAG news feed and the right column contains modules which are user customizable. You can click and drag modules up or down to rearrange their display order, remove or add them from your home page and collapse/expand them. Some modules have additional customization options as indicated by their wrench icon. Your home page preferences will be remembered.
- Forum posts and CAG Blog entries can be easily promoted to the home page by the CAG staff. Author username and avatar will appear alongside the headline
- Clicking on the "Cheap Ass Gamer" header logo brings up a drop down menu with quick access to information such as private messages, friends list and activity, and more
- Easily track your friends latest forum and CAG Blog activities with the "What's New?" feature
- New tagging system allows CAGs to find items of interest with greater ease
- UK visitors get targeted content via Cheap Arse Gamer
- Adjustable font size
CAG Blogs
Every registered CAG has free access to their own personal, fully featured blog.
- Customize your CAG Blog with a title, description, and header graphic
- Easily create fully formatted blog entries with integrated image hosting, resizing, and layout
- Publish entries immediately, save drafts, or schedule postings for a future date and time
- Organize your entries with categories and sub categories; tag your own entries and entries from other authors
- Control who can view and comment on your CAG Blog. If desired, you can moderate comments on your blog
- Subscribe to and (optionally) receive email updates on your CAG Blog and your favorite CAG Bloggers
- CAG Blog home page shows all recent entries or only those from your friends
- Site wide and per-blog RSS feeds
- Trackbacks, pingbacks, and page view count information available
- Quality entries will be featured on CAG front page
Forums
The forums have been restyled and new features have been added.
- Thread tagging: users can add tags to threads they post or read to facilitate searching and organization of threads
- Profile messaging: Similar to Facebook's Wall system, messages can be posted directly on another CAGs profile page and you can have public conversations
- Photo albums: CAGs can now create albums and upload pictures
- Social Groups: CAGs can create their own groups, which feature a simple homepage with public messaging system and the ability to add pictures to the group from photo albums
- New Profile Pages: Profile pages have been redesigned to accommodate new features such as profile messages, CAG Blogs, photo albums, and more
Coming Soon!
Game Database with Integrated Collection, Trading, and Review System
CAGs will have access to a perpetually growing and updated game database which will be maintained and edited by members of the CAG community. Integrated along side the game database are full featured user review, game collection, and trading systems.
Deal finding and Tracking System
The ultimate video game deal finding and tracking system is coming to CAG! Stay tuned for more details.
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