Development Update

Announcements about Chao Island.
Warning! This topic is 5 years and 3 months old! Please consider opening a new topic rather that bumping up this very old post.
Post Reply
User avatar
Mooncow
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 1755
Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:06 am
Motto: Cut your path through an uncertain future...
Location: Chao Island Capital
Contact:

Development Update

Post by Mooncow »

Chao Island Development Update!
ImageImage
Hi everyone! If you weren’t already aware, Chao Island is undergoing a huge redevelopment and will be jam-packed with loads of new features and information. Not much has been said besides that so far, so I think it’s only fair we start to talk about what’s coming and some of the work happening behind the scenes!

New Website
The current website has been in its current state for a LONG time, and is in need of freshening up. The new Chao Island will be mobile friendly, and have a lot more collated information. It will also be able to provide homes for fan mods and games such as Chao World Extended and Fusion’s Chao Editor, and provide links to all other realms of the Chao community!

Chao Island Network
There are many different hangouts and content-creators for the Chao Community. To name a few you may or may not be aware of: We have the Chao Island DeviantArt group, DarkyBenji’s Chao World Extended Steam fans, SapphireChao’s YouTube channel, ChaoGardenBuster’s Chao LiveChat Discord, Roaxes’ Chao-Studios Tumblr, and a lot more! The Chao Island Network will bring all the news from these communities and more into one place, allowing you to get the latest news from everywhere at a glance and help spread and unite the Chao community!

Expanded Staff Team
The staff team has been expanding, and is still expanding! I am proud to say I have some of the most knowledgeable and talented Chao Experts on the team helping me put together an even better source for Chao Information. We have an amazing team covering Chao research, graphics, design and social media. But we are still happy for more! Please get in touch if you think you are able to help out with the site in any area.

Chao Encyclopedia
Although it may be a surprise to some of you, the current Chao Island website never fully covered everything I know about Chao, or what I envisioned it to cover. Chao Island will also be releasing a brand new Chao Wiki which will go into depth like you have never seen! You will truly be amazed at some of the things our Chao Experts have uncovered and documented!

This is only part of what's coming - we have more exciting site features coming beyond this!

Image
Chao Points??
It's been a long time since Chao Island has had a point system, but the Island is stabilising and the economy is returning. The new Chao Island will introduce Rings back to the website! Rings can be gained by posting on the forums (which are also getting an update) and can also be won in competitions and site-wide events! There are also some murmurs that the Chao Dice game may be returning...

Chao Island Shop
The Chao Island Shop will also make its return! Rings can be spent on small animals and fruit just like before. There will also be rarer and more expensive items, so make sure you save your points and choose wisely. Unlike before, these shop items were purely for cosmetics and bragging rights, but now we have something even better for you to put these items to good use...

Your very own Chao!
Post counts and Ring/Point/Karma systems have always been a way to show how long you have been around and your status in general, but overall not very useful. Chao Island will be introducing a new interactive aspect where you can use your small animals and fruit to raise your very own personal Chao! This Chao will live in your profile area and be available for everyone to see. The more Rings you earn, the higher you can raises its stats with items and show off to everyone what sort of Chao you have raised!
ImageImageImageImageImage

Achievement System
As you post on Chao Island and try out the new functions of the site, you will be able to earn Achievements. These will be in the form of special profile badges and/or Ring rewards. This will always give you something to work towards and give you another way to improve your profile!

Make sure you stay on the lookout for more Chao Island news!
Chao Island Twitch Channel for Chao streaming!: https://twitch.tv/ChaoIsland/
I have dragons as my servants and I have almighty powers.
Image
JmTsHaW: (list of CI users, as Sonic Battle characters) Chaos - Mooncow (He barely appears, Chaos also barely appears.)
(00:45:53) xninjy: ur not old mooncow. old is 50 or 45.
User avatar
ChillyChao
Proficient Chao
Proficient Chao
Posts: 347
Joined: Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:14 pm
Motto: help shawty my son is emo
Location: saw bathroom trap
Contact:

Re: Development Update #1

Post by ChillyChao »

This is soundin good so far.
Edit
AAAAA THIS NEW NEWS IS MAKIN ME SO HYPED I DON'T EVEN MIND THE SHUTDOWN OF GD CUZ OF THISSS
Last edited by ChillyChao on Sun Apr 01, 2018 1:27 am, edited 1 time in total.
im just saying if the glass was gone in the glass coffin scene hoffman and strahm would have been kissing
User avatar
Mooncow
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 1755
Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:06 am
Motto: Cut your path through an uncertain future...
Location: Chao Island Capital
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by Mooncow »

Updated original post with new information!
Chao Island Twitch Channel for Chao streaming!: https://twitch.tv/ChaoIsland/
I have dragons as my servants and I have almighty powers.
Image
JmTsHaW: (list of CI users, as Sonic Battle characters) Chaos - Mooncow (He barely appears, Chaos also barely appears.)
(00:45:53) xninjy: ur not old mooncow. old is 50 or 45.
User avatar
Goodbye-m8
Junior Chao
Junior Chao
Posts: 31
Joined: Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:05 am
Motto: They don't think it be like it is, but it do.
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by Goodbye-m8 »

What kind of site wide events will there be?
User avatar
YuYuChaosho
Evolved Chao
Evolved Chao
Posts: 93
Joined: Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:29 pm
Motto: The day only gets worse when the sun sets at 3pm
Location: In the nearby Quicksand
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by YuYuChaosho »

although I have little to no idea on how this site worked before it’s the big economy break-down..
This sounds amazing! Can’t wait for it to finally be implemented!
The little Chao pet thing is sooo cute sounding too!!
You guys are doing AMAZING!!
SEGA does what Nintendon’t
User avatar
Mooncow
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 1755
Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:06 am
Motto: Cut your path through an uncertain future...
Location: Chao Island Capital
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by Mooncow »

Goodbye-m8 wrote: Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:35 am What kind of site wide events will there be?
Anything from raffles/lotteries, to competitions of high scores on games, artwork contents, and chao events such as races and beauty contests. We have a lot of room for community partnered events too.
Chao Island Twitch Channel for Chao streaming!: https://twitch.tv/ChaoIsland/
I have dragons as my servants and I have almighty powers.
Image
JmTsHaW: (list of CI users, as Sonic Battle characters) Chaos - Mooncow (He barely appears, Chaos also barely appears.)
(00:45:53) xninjy: ur not old mooncow. old is 50 or 45.
User avatar
Goodbye-m8
Junior Chao
Junior Chao
Posts: 31
Joined: Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:05 am
Motto: They don't think it be like it is, but it do.
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by Goodbye-m8 »

^so events like the ones on the chao discord?
User avatar
Badwilds
Child Chao
Child Chao
Posts: 13
Joined: Wed Mar 28, 2018 12:25 am
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by Badwilds »

This all sounds awesome, can't wait. I've always been drawn in by achievements, so looking forward to that the most (besides the chao). B)
  • hey man, ace930615 is the dude responsible for my avatar
User avatar
TheUnlimitedChao
Youth Chao
Youth Chao
Posts: 49
Joined: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:02 am
Motto: Happy Holidays and Good to be back!
Location: Club Chao Garden
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by TheUnlimitedChao »

Can't wait for the "Take care of your own chao" part! :herosway: :sway:
No need for depressions now. :blink:
Because, it's christmas! :surprise:
Everybody should be happy this month!
User avatar
Starry Finita
Junior Chao
Junior Chao
Posts: 26
Joined: Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:03 am
Motto: Be yourself!!
Location: Somewhere in Costa Rica
Contact:

Any "sneak peeks" yet??

Post by Starry Finita »

...OK, apparently some changes were planned while I was away. Anyway, do you have a "sneak peek" of the new layout and the "personal Chao"?? And where's the theme setting on the user control panel again??
User avatar
Mooncow
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 1755
Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:06 am
Motto: Cut your path through an uncertain future...
Location: Chao Island Capital
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by Mooncow »

Sneak peaks will be coming in time! Development is still going full steam ahead! I will keep releasing dev updates on here and on twitter.
Chao Island Twitch Channel for Chao streaming!: https://twitch.tv/ChaoIsland/
I have dragons as my servants and I have almighty powers.
Image
JmTsHaW: (list of CI users, as Sonic Battle characters) Chaos - Mooncow (He barely appears, Chaos also barely appears.)
(00:45:53) xninjy: ur not old mooncow. old is 50 or 45.
User avatar
TheUnlimitedChao
Youth Chao
Youth Chao
Posts: 49
Joined: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:02 am
Motto: Happy Holidays and Good to be back!
Location: Club Chao Garden
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by TheUnlimitedChao »

Oooooh! Can't wait for that too! :chaohappy:
No need for depressions now. :blink:
Because, it's christmas! :surprise:
Everybody should be happy this month!
User avatar
Starry Finita
Junior Chao
Junior Chao
Posts: 26
Joined: Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:03 am
Motto: Be yourself!!
Location: Somewhere in Costa Rica
Contact:

Also...

Post by Starry Finita »

Where was the theme setting again?? I asked that too.
User avatar
Mooncow
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 1755
Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:06 am
Motto: Cut your path through an uncertain future...
Location: Chao Island Capital
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by Mooncow »

Disabled until the new site release
Chao Island Twitch Channel for Chao streaming!: https://twitch.tv/ChaoIsland/
I have dragons as my servants and I have almighty powers.
Image
JmTsHaW: (list of CI users, as Sonic Battle characters) Chaos - Mooncow (He barely appears, Chaos also barely appears.)
(00:45:53) xninjy: ur not old mooncow. old is 50 or 45.
User avatar
krzys2
Chao Researcher
Chao Researcher
Posts: 251
Joined: Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:56 am
Motto: The key of making chao happy...Is good fruit
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by krzys2 »

Hmm sounds interesting. Can't wait to see new stuff. Also, will our old items which we have bought be some use? Also, will this system be newcomers friendly? Because if it will only reward members which have been here for long time, then it will discourage new members to even try to get nice stuff,no?
Image Image Image Image
Legends will never die, so will not cookies
User avatar
epcthunderfist987
Adult Chao
Adult Chao
Posts: 121
Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2018 2:28 am
Motto: They ruined my home!
Location: Hero Garden ruins
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by epcthunderfist987 »

Mooncow wrote: Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:31 pm Your very own Chao!
REALLY?! AWESOME! I just want to know... do we choose the type of Chao ourselves? or do we start with a Neutral Two-Tone like in the games?
Crappi's Codec frequency: 149.87

Lyn's Codec frequency: 140.64
User avatar
Drflash55
Child Chao
Child Chao
Posts: 18
Joined: Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:11 am
Motto: Chaaaaooooo!
Location: ON, Canada
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by Drflash55 »

Read through the entire post.

A lot seems to be planned for the new website, but they all sound very exciting.
Can't wait to see what Chao Island will turn into in the future.
Just your average everyday Chao caretaker... or am I?

:thinking:
User avatar
Starry Finita
Junior Chao
Junior Chao
Posts: 26
Joined: Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:03 am
Motto: Be yourself!!
Location: Somewhere in Costa Rica
Contact:

Re: Development Update

Post by Starry Finita »

Okay, with the artists found for Coco the Chao and the error pages, are any sneak peeks available now??

Also, what engine are you gonna use for the wiki?? If you haven't found one, I'd suggest MediaWiki.
Post Reply