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Dylan
06-16-2009, 04:32 PM
Need some advice about managing clans?

Ask here, so that one of our qualified CM's can answer it.

Well here's something I started without asking. Hope you guys like it. A clan advice thread. But I'm only doing it for PT. Someone else should make a clan advice thread for pg. I'm not as qualified to make it for pg. Link here: http://www.pawngame.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116227

Ask away!

PiNGPaWN
06-16-2009, 08:35 PM
What is the best free host for websites, not forums.

SneaK
06-16-2009, 09:13 PM
www.invisionfree.com (http://www.invisionfree.com)

^Use this site.^ It has the most "un-complicated" admin CP.


EDIT: Since that is not a 'website' it is a forums... Here's a good free website:

www.webs.com (http://www.webs.com)

HWV
06-16-2009, 09:27 PM
What is the best free host for websites, not forums.
Similar to most things in life, you have a very narrow selection to choose from when you talk free. I would say freewebs is probably going to be your best bet though.

xNinjaManx
06-16-2009, 09:59 PM
hardened war vet, how bout S1.Zetaboards? cant u get alot of custimization in that? is that a good clan site? ty 4 your time

Dylan
06-16-2009, 10:16 PM
What is the best free host for websites, not forums.
www.t35.com

Holds everything, reliable host.

Freewebs limits you WAY to much.
But it is simpler.
hardened war vet, how bout S1.Zetaboards? cant u get alot of custimization in that? is that a good clan site? ty 4 your time
SMF (http://www.simplemachines.org/) is better IMO for forums, or PHPBB. (http://www.phpbb.com/)

DaMan
06-17-2009, 12:17 AM
Similar to most things in life, you have a very narrow selection to choose from when you talk free. I would say freewebs is probably going to be your best bet though.
Since when do you like that horrible site?

We (well wolf technically ;)) had zetaboards for CIA and the site was great.

Now we have zetaboards for MDH and our site is great.

(also cause we are masters at making websites. ;D)



I recommended zetaboards, fa sho.

Beef
06-17-2009, 12:20 AM
Zeta is good, MOAR features than IF.

Xenu
06-17-2009, 12:55 AM
Zeta also seems to be a tad complicated compared to IF. I would start with an IF to get the hang of things before jumping into a Zeta. If you want to make something EXTREMELY simple, use freewebs.

Dax
06-17-2009, 12:57 AM
Zeta also seems to be a tad complicated compared to IF. I would start with an IF to get the hang of things before jumping into a Zeta. If you want to make something EXTREMELY simple, use freewebs.

I found Zetaboards to be just as easy as invisionfree.

Don't use freewebs unless you want your clan to fail.

Buttercup
06-17-2009, 01:14 AM
Use ipbfree.com or jcink.Com . They have tons of features and very easy. It's perfect. Zeta is simple but is limited because it lacks features and codes. Ipbfree has thousands of codes and skins. Phpbb is ok but doesn't have that clan feel or look to it.

HWV
06-17-2009, 02:10 AM
Since when do you like that horrible site?

We (well wolf technically ;)) had zetaboards for CIA and the site was great.

Now we have zetaboards for MDH and our site is great.

(also cause we are masters at making websites. ;D)



I recommended zetaboards, fa sho.
lern2read guyz


They said WEBSITE, not FORUM. I even bolded it in the quote.

Charles
06-17-2009, 02:37 AM
What is the best free host for websites, not forums.
Question1^

I say, webs.com as sneak said.

hardened war vet, how bout S1.Zetaboards? cant u get alot of custimization in that? is that a good clan site? ty 4 your time
Question2^

Zetaboards being like a little over a year old.
There still aren't a LARGE number of good skins and codes for the forum, just the basics.
It could make a great clan site, some of pawn's most successful clans were on Zeta.

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Lol what questions are you guys answering? lmao
BTW: Who ever said they put IF before Zeta, IF creators made Zetaboards, that's why they let a conversion for all IF boards to Zeta.
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HWV
06-17-2009, 02:53 AM
Since we're already on the topic, here's my opinion on IF vs ZB:

IF Pros:
Coding is easier (doesn't matter if you don't code)
simpler admin CP format
more options as far as scripts/customization
more themes

IF Cons:
Admin CP doesn't allow as much control over forums
Still has a bunch of bugs that don't get patched.

ZB Pros:
GREAT Admin CP
There's an arcade script (IF might have one too, but I haven't checked)
better support forums/community overall
gets updated more often
custom webpage maker (for more advanced users)
Zetaboards Premium (allows access to all member PMs plus other stuff) (7.95 USD/month)
You can do TrialPay for free ad removal
Has a compiled list of all add-ons (found here (http://support.zetaboards.com/topic/1370/1/))

ZB Cons:
Has less themes to choose from
Admin CP is a tad bit more complicated


Winner: Zetaboards

SketchZ
06-17-2009, 02:56 AM
that, and isn't Admin CP in ZB more user friendly?

HWV
06-17-2009, 02:57 AM
that, and isn't Admin CP in ZB more user friendly?
no .

PiNGPaWN
06-17-2009, 03:00 AM
Thanks for all the feedback guys.
I have a little bit of experience with coding though. I just don't know a good host
this is my forum and I want a website to go with it:
http://elitemazers.tk

HWV
06-17-2009, 03:03 AM
Thanks for all the feedback guys.
I have a little bit of experience with coding though. I just don't know a good host
this is my forum and I want a website to go with it:
http://elitemazers.tk
first off, just don't use .tk for forums. I recommend ZB, because of the custom webpage maker. Here you can create a completely custom webpage that will use the same theme as the rest of your site. (i.e. a website without the hassle of style.css files)

PiNGPaWN
06-17-2009, 03:05 AM
first off, just don't use .tk for forums. I recommend ZB, because of the custom webpage maker. Here you can create a completely custom webpage that will use the same theme as the rest of your site. (i.e. a website without the hassle of style.css files)

Lol .tk is just a redirection link the original link to the forum is:
http://elitemazers.freeforums.org
lmao. phpBB3 ^^

HWV
06-17-2009, 03:07 AM
Lol .tk is just a redirection link the original link to the forum is:
http://elitemazers.freeforums.org
lmao. phpBB3 ^^
i knew it was phpBB when I saw it. Regardless, take advice NAO

Dylan
06-17-2009, 06:13 PM
I agree, zetaboards is the way to go.

If you have lag issues with the redirecting from .tk, go to http://co.cc/

arabftw123
06-17-2009, 09:39 PM
I've actually found that the ZB ACP is more user friendly than that of IF.

Although, I will vouch that IPB is also a good board - definitely the choice if you want more option than ZB provides.

Dylan
06-18-2009, 02:11 AM
I've actually found that the ZB ACP is more user friendly than that of IF.

Although, I will vouch that IPB is also a good board - definitely the choice if you want more option than ZB provides.
I have always liked the ACP for zetaboards better.


I am going to compile a list of stuff for clans, like forum sites, hosting sites, ect.
Because we spent like 3 pages on one question lul.

Maybe a FAQ to?

Buttercup
06-18-2009, 11:41 AM
I have always liked the ACP for zetaboards better.


I am going to compile a list of stuff for clans, like forum sites, hosting sites, ect.
Because we spent like 3 pages on one question lul.

Maybe a FAQ to?

Sounds good. I can do a FAQ on IF

colloseummazter
07-13-2009, 07:50 PM
I need advice on how to make people in my clan not go to clan wars without me. I don't like when they do that cuz it's gonna mess up our points:p

TheCriminaL
07-13-2009, 07:57 PM
I need advice on how to make people in my clan not go to clan wars without me. I don't like when they do that cuz it's gonna mess up our points:p

Tell them not to or else they get a punishment.. like a ban or they get kicked from the clan.

SneaK
07-13-2009, 10:34 PM
I need advice on how to make people in my clan not go to clan wars without me. I don't like when they do that cuz it's gonna mess up our points:p

Post it in your clan message.

NinjaHunter7360
10-16-2009, 06:08 PM
since i mad my new clan its hard recuirting anyone because they all want to big clans witch makes me mad can you help the only people i can recuirt are my friends

DaPenguin
10-16-2009, 06:10 PM
Let's see..
Well, clans take a while to be famous

SkYScorn
10-16-2009, 09:45 PM
since i mad my new clan its hard recuirting anyone because they all want to big clans witch makes me mad can you help the only people i can recuirt are my friends

This can be easily fixed. Try and get your friends to tell their friends to join, and so on.
Also, a site could help (Something fancy) which would attract some people.
A colorful and stylish clan thread is another thing that can help.

epiccesc
10-18-2009, 08:24 AM
since i mad my new clan its hard recuirting anyone because they all want to big clans witch makes me mad can you help the only people i can recuirt are my friends

get your friends to spread the word about your clan to their friends and so on and use s1.zetaboards for a clan website its easy to use and can customize it however you want

CheesE
10-23-2009, 12:12 AM
Can anyone make a clan anytime they wanted to?

FusiouS
10-23-2009, 01:13 AM
Can anyone make a clan anytime they wanted to?
Yes. As long as you make a clan that meets the requirements.
Here are the clan thread requirements/guidelines if you need them...http://www.pawngame.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119095

ghost345
10-23-2009, 04:28 PM
how do you if some one join a clan
wait how do even make a clan ?

SkYScorn
10-24-2009, 06:58 PM
how do you if some one join a clan
wait how do even make a clan ?


Pawn has no clan system, so people create threads on the forums, advertise, and then they accept/deny requests to join the clan.