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Hey everyone!
First, I'd like to say I'm sorry if my english isn't perfect.

My name is Amir, and I'm a PHP programmer.
I noticed that no minecraft server has a website, and if it has it doesn't look
well and have no use.

My idea is to build the first MinecraftCMS, where server admins could easily have
a well designed website for thier server, which will show some pictures, tutorials or vidoes
who are related to the server.

My question is : Will people use it? I'm not sure how can a website help to a minecraft server, but
I belive that if the website contain some cool features people will use it.

What's your opinion?

Quote from Eoin@ClanSlots

You mean recreating enjin ?
or do you mean recreating all the plugins for wordpress that others have made ?

I don't have any clue what enjin is, and I never heard of these wordpress plugins.
My idea is to create my own site files, and publish it when I'm done

I have a wierd problem and I can't register at enjin
Can someone please give me an example of a server which is using it?

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http://www.legendarycraft.com/ And http://www.minetown.net/ are the two biggest minecraft communities on enjin. I reccomend trying again to register on enjin or just read in there info and forums as to the extra's they use that add to communties playing minecraft.

Thanks.
And I still can't register.

Quote from battlekid

Enjin is pretty shitty... Everyone uses the same base template.

I used WordPress and MyBB for my server, it works out much better for me since it's free, and I have a incredible amount of freedom to modify things.

Wordpress is a great solution. Problem is not alot of people know how to work with Wordpress, and most of them doesn't have the time or the skills to work with it.

My idea is to offer a solution for this people. If it would be easy to install a website, and the backend panel interface will be clean and nice I belive alot more people will get a website for thier server.

Now, if I do start working on this project, do you think it would be better if users could get a free host by registering on my website, and the cms will be already installed there?

Quote from ironviking

You're not first

Very nice
I already assumed someone have already did that.

Quote from Fishfish0001

If you don't have the time to work with Wordpress and learn the programs that your site needs in order to function then why are you running a server? (Sorry, that sounds blunt.)

If you are planning on running your server then you need to dedicate the time to learn how to use things and not rely on others to do everything for you. If thats what you want then you might as well just close down and go find one of those servers where you pay for being a mod or admin.

Yeah, but if theres another CMS who's quality isn't bad, and is really great and easy to work with, so why not?

I still belive it can be a really great solution for all kind of servers, not just the noob ones.

I believe that enjin is a great website for people that don't know how to make their own. It works very well for new servers but I also think that man made websites are better because they can configure it how ever they want and people don't have to go with the same page setup.

Quote from amazingpickle

I believe that enjin is a great website for people that don't know how to make their own. It works very well for new servers but I also think that man made websites are better because they can configure it how ever they want and people don't have to go with the same page setup.

I agree with you.
The thing is, people complain that all Enjin powered websites have the same theme and you
have to pay in-order to get a really good website.

If i'll make somthing simillar to Enjin, for free, do you think people will use it?

I would use it

Well, so far it doesn't look like you guys think this is needed, but I've decided to start working on it and I will release a Beta verison soon.

Already have a logo, and yes the name of the CMS will be CyrilCraft ( It doesn't really have a meaning but I think it sounds good )

Quote from suicidalgamer

Like the idea and like the logo

Few things which would be cool do be included is

Compatibility with votifier,

Easy configurable console,

and Possible someway to edit the website in game or just like a shout box which you can send messages through the game.


Just some ideas but its looking cool so far.

Thanks alot !
Your ideas are great. i'll try to include them.

Quote from NorthAntrim

Indeed, the idea is good, logo is awesome.

Keep up the good work, you never know how popular it might get when it's done!

Thanks alot mate

I would say it would be good to have it based on something such as Joomla or Drupal but simplified so admins can just make it work....let me know what happens...I am happy to support it if it works nicely...

Quote from DarkLetus

Hey everyone!
First, I'd like to say I'm sorry if my english isn't perfect.

My name is Amir, and I'm a PHP programmer.
I noticed that no minecraft server has a website, and if it has it doesn't look
well and have no use.

My idea is to build the first MinecraftCMS, where server admins could easily have
a well designed website for thier server, which will show some pictures, tutorials or vidoes
who are related to the server.

My question is : Will people use it? I'm not sure how can a website help to a minecraft server, but
I belive that if the website contain some cool features people will use it.

What's your opinion?

Hello Amir.

My name is Nick. I am a Web Developer: java, JQuery, HTML (4.0 / 5.0 all) CSS CSS3.0 C+ C# C++ and heaps more.

I think what you have in mind a CMS (Content Management System - for those of you who do not know what CMS stands for) is a great idea. I for 1 would use it. A few ideas.

Enable Server Admins to be able to view there Server Console, Minecraft Server Chat, plugins and a few features like that might help to entice people to use the CMS you are hoping to design. Based on Joomla and Druplas CMS systems I prefer Joomla and use it more.

I find it has a better Control / Admin Panel for managing content ect. I think the easier you make it to navigate and add / remove / upload conent ect the more user friendly the better it will be.

Whoever tells / put's down this project idea should be ashamed. Amir wishes to create somthing of a similar basis to enjin.com however His will be more directed to Minecraft...

Thanks

Nick.

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Suggestions:

- complete cms not relying on either wordpress or forum software.

- custom forum software with built in minecraft related features

- vent/mumble/teamspeak addon to either forum or mainpage to display all the channels and the users within the channels

- server related features: playershop similar to eithers enjin or buycraft, rank shops to buy on the site, custom voting page with server connecting plugin, server chat (able to enable or disable),

- more freedom for owners to custom their pages unlike enjin

- atleast 10 templates for both main page and forums so you don't end up like enjin...uncreative. more the better

- plugin system for the forums similar to all other forum software out to allow us the users to create our own plugin . This also allows you not to make all the forum features yourself that we want and need such as shoutbox.

- offer free and premium hosting but also allow us to upload the cms to our own paid hosting. Freedom to control is the key.

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I'd be very interested in this. I'm just getting started with learning about hosting servers and minecraft itself so I'd really look forward to seeing this made. Good luck. Keep me posted.

I'd defiantly use it, my server does have a website, though its only forums and a map. The forums was written in phpBB actually, I find its working quite well and my players seem to like it Would definitely like a better homepage gallery etc.