Archive: 20 posts

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would be really cool to have a IPhone 4/Android App of LBPC as it is currently you can use it normally on these mobile devices no problem just like facebook and the like. but wouldn't it be cooler to be able to have an LBPC app with a whacky interface and design? let me know what you guys think...would be cool if an experienced App maker could make these Apps (specially for my iphone 4 )

2010-10-21 07:02:00 Author: Shadowcrazy Posts: 3365

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I honestly second this motion. I browse this site on my droid when I'm out of the house, and sometimes it doesn't load right because it is a full site, not a mobile optimized site. I would even pay/donate to get the app.

2010-10-21 07:17:00 Author: TheAffected Posts: 626

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It would be very nice, although a site adaptation that recognises mobile users may be easier. I visited this website on an ipad in the apple store and it looks beautiful!! I also have an iPhone, but it's getting old, so safari is rather slow... http://asset.soup.io/asset/1169/1356_3d42.jpeg

2010-10-21 07:37:00 Author: Weretigr Posts: 2105

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is there a mobile version? If so how do i use it. because i have looked all over but all i found was some dead threads about them.

2010-10-21 07:41:00 Author: TheAffected Posts: 626

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technically yes but there's not nice pics...only text...oh and you can't post in it so yeah an App would be really cool

2010-10-21 08:09:00 Author: Shadowcrazy Posts: 3365

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Oh yeah, nvmd i would much rather pay for an app.

2010-10-21 08:16:00 Author: TheAffected Posts: 626

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Considering how many threads have been started on this very topic, it's clearly something the community wants and there are a whole host of options available, just need to convince CC he can spare the time to look into them.

2010-10-21 10:21:00 Author: rtm223 Posts: 6497

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I think site template for mobiles will be much better solution and not only for those 2 systems

2010-10-21 13:27:00 Author: Shadowriver Posts: 3991

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I think site template for mobiles will be much better solution and not only for those 2 systems very true...would still be nice to have apps tho just to make it even more easier for people owning those smartphones

2010-10-21 17:35:00 Author: Shadowcrazy Posts: 3365

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Let me prefix this by saying: I don't actually have any say in this more than any of you do, so don't take this post as anything even vaguely official, I'm just throwing some stuff out there to see what people think and gather information so that when we get round to getting some feedback from CC, there is more to go on than just, "we'd like a mobile site please" Someone a while back suggested tapatalk (http://www.tapatalk.com/), which is an app that will work with the site, on iOS, Droid, Nokia and blackberry, which is pretty good coverage of modern mobile devices. It seems that the forum admin would need to enable it, which costs nothing and as far as I can tell would be pretty painless, and then users have to get the app, which is free as a read-only version, and costs a small fee (around $2.99 / ?1.99) to get a version that allows you to post. I downloaded the read only version of the app earlier and browsed around a couple of forums and it seems pretty slick. Obviously it has none of the forum's branding, but it's quick and mobile friendly (I'm on an x10 mini pro, with a 2.5" screen and reception at work is naff, so I'll take that as a good indicator). Personally I think this is a pretty good way to go, as it seems to give us a low bandwidth, easy to use interface for a variety of mobile devices, with minimum effort on CC's part. THere are mobile themes available as well, but I believe they are more effort to add to the site and when LBPC had one before it was pretty naff TBH. But of course that would, potentially be an option too. So, anyone got any more thoughts on this topic? Oh, the full version only costs money on iOS and droid, Blackberrys and Nokia are free.

2010-10-21 18:53:00 Author: rtm223 Posts: 6497

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That app sounds worth a shot. I would be happy if CC would enable it for the app, or start one for the site.

2010-10-22 04:05:00 Author: TheAffected Posts: 626

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I think the real question is... How much would you pay for a LBPC ap? Most are 99 cents, I never really pay more than 99 cents an ap but I would pay 1.99 for this awesome site!

2010-10-24 04:53:00 Author: LuckyShot Posts: 713

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I do not believe that making actual apps for this would be practical, unless some few hundred people will use this all the time. And even then. As mentioned, having mobile site would be a better option, I think.

2010-10-24 05:26:00 Author: Fishrock123 Posts: 1578

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Let me prefix this by saying: I don't actually have any say in this more than any of you do, so don't take this post as anything even vaguely official, I'm just throwing some stuff out there to see what people think and gather information so that when we get round to getting some feedback from CC, there is more to go on than just, "we'd like a mobile site please" Someone a while back suggested tapatalk (http://www.tapatalk.com/), which is an app that will work with the site, on iOS, Droid, Nokia and blackberry, which is pretty good coverage of modern mobile devices. It seems that the forum admin would need to enable it, which costs nothing and as far as I can tell would be pretty painless, and then users have to get the app, which is free as a read-only version, and costs a small fee (around $2.99 / ?1.99) to get a version that allows you to post. I downloaded the read only version of the app earlier and browsed around a couple of forums and it seems pretty slick. Obviously it has none of the forum's branding, but it's quick and mobile friendly (I'm on an x10 mini pro, with a 2.5" screen and reception at work is naff, so I'll take that as a good indicator). Personally I think this is a pretty good way to go, as it seems to give us a low bandwidth, easy to use interface for a variety of mobile devices, with minimum effort on CC's part. THere are mobile themes available as well, but I believe they are more effort to add to the site and when LBPC had one before it was pretty naff TBH. But of course that would, potentially be an option too. So, anyone got any more thoughts on this topic? Oh, the full version only costs money on iOS and droid, Blackberrys and Nokia are free. I've tried Tapatalk before - it's not great, honestly. You don't get a dedicated app (of course) so the only way to access the site is through Tapatalk's own app. And even then, there's no easy way to make Tapatalk's app work specifically for the forum(s) you prefer - you have to search up the forum and browse it each time you load up the app. The interface itself isn't ideal either - it lacks lots of features, and we have zero control over which features they choose to support. Last I checked, it didn't support any of the custom formatting we have in place, which is absolutely necessary for us. Look, the honest truth of the matter is, I don't like saying we support a feature unless we give it our all, and as far as I can tell there's no way for us to do that with an app. We'd either need a) hundreds, probably thousands in development money to specifically hire someone to do this, b) find someone with the time, dedication, and skill to do all of that for free, c) do it ourselves, or d) use a third-party option. Obviously, a) is out of the question until we hit the lottery or receive some obscene amount of donations; b) is incredibly unlikely; c) would require dedicating lots of my time to learning how to develop for the iPhone, which I just don't have - not to mention the fact that I don't own a Mac, and I'd need one to develop for that platform anyway; and as far as I can tell d) is a bad choice because there aren't any third-party options that are worth consideration. None support any real amount of customization, so you have to go with whatever the developer supports. Not to mention the fact that it's such an obscure thing, a vBulletin-compatible iPhone app, that there aren't many alternatives so there's not much competition, and, as a result, not much innovation. Basically, even if we did get something going, it wouldn't be up to our standard, it wouldn't support many of the things you're used to using, and it wouldn't evolve based on your needs. It'd just be. A potential alternative is a mobile style, but those are few and far between as well. I'll look into the offerings and see if there are any that'll do what we want, but I can't guarantee anything.

2010-10-25 03:27:00 Author: ConfusedCartman Posts: 3729

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If we get a mobile style, we need lower-resolution cardboard. It takes a while to load and reloads after any action. Even if we don't get a full mobile version, I think that would still be a nice update.

2010-10-25 03:33:00 Author: Incinerator22 Posts: 3251

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either way, this sounds awesome, i would get it once i get a data plan. truthfully, i kinda like the app idea, becuase you can add other things to that too, which would be good for the site. either way, a group of people is gonna have to get together to design it. and that still costs money. maybe if we all make a big donation theyll do it. maybe.

2010-10-25 11:32:00 Author: flamesterart Posts: 585

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Basically, even if we did get something going, it wouldn't be up to our standard, it wouldn't support many of the things you're used to using, and it wouldn't evolve based on your needs. It'd just be. A stripped down, feature-poor interface, enabling quick browsing the forums, posting some replies and doing the fundamental actions of community interaction in a low bandwidth, small-screen friendly environment would be perfect. If the user needs the extended features, or wanted to look at the shiny shiny version they have the option to swap back to the main site. This is how facebook, twitter, ebay, youtube, ... just about every major, professional, user-centric site works: it's the norm for modern mobile internet. Feed core functionality to the user in an efficient manner and let them choose whether they want that, or the inefficient, slower version with extended features. And I would think that is what most people want and expect from a mobile site. I absolutely see where you're coming from with the "if we support a feature, we support it all out", but in honesty, I think that is overshadowing the specific purpose of a mobile version of the site.

2010-10-25 11:51:00 Author: rtm223 Posts: 6497

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I'd really appreciate it if there would be a mobile version of this site or even an app. It would make it much more comfortable to visit it on my iPod. I don't even need much features - Viewing threads, being able to reply, I think that's all I would need.

2010-10-25 14:48:00 Author: iArekusu Posts: 402

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yeah, pretty much in the end the mobile site/app is just a convenience to have while you're on the go...I don't expect much from a mobile feature. just being able to post in the forums is enough for me (and in the social groups too, but this isn't such a necessity).

2010-10-25 17:45:00 Author: Shadowcrazy Posts: 3365

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CC is right.... it's definately a pain in the patoody. The only way I can think of to do it pretty well is: 1. The web site is styled in a way to scale to the smaller screens. 2. Wrap the web site in an app with the ability to add user/password in as settings. The wrapper could be written in Objective C or Monotouch (if you're used to Microsoft-type development). It's not too bad. The hardest part is what would be necessary to style the site in a way that would scale down to an iPhone screen size. Doing a full-blown-non-web-based app would be far too costly.

2010-10-25 21:06:00 Author: CCubbage Posts: 4430

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