Azrael {l Wrote}:There is just one problem... The CMS I'm using usually is in german only and it's paysoftware (but I think it would maybe be possible to get it for this project for free)...
The other option is to take a freeware CMS like Joomla or Typo3 but if we do, there are some restrictions for my work...
We will use a
FOSS alternative so something like Joomla or Typo3 is fine, pick whatever you like best, that is FOSS.
Azrael {l Wrote}:There are some questions left for me:
You have a webserver with PHP and MySQL, right? Version?
Yes we have a MySQL or some sort of sql server and we can also use a php server on our server. We use SourceForge for hosting, which provides all this stuff. I do not know which versions we use though, somebody else would know, e.g. Stefan or oln.
Azrael {l Wrote}:Is the Logo of OD fixed or can I try to redesign it too with the new page?
The logo is pretty much fixed, but if you have some good ideas then lets us hear them, maybe we decide to use them instead. But the logo should be in SVG as we need flexibility in using it in all sizes.
To be a bit more specific about the logo then
this logo is pretty much set in stone (fixed), whereas
this one could benefit from some more work.
Azrael {l Wrote}:Where can I get some graphic material of the game, especially the new ones which aren't released yet? I need a lot of graphic material for building up the new design!
All our content is located in the
SVN here.
Azrael {l Wrote}:Should there be a donation system where people can donate money for the project?
We have not talked about this before, maybe a good idea. But I am guessing that we would have to pay some company to handle the transactions, which is fine if it is only a fixed percentage of the donations, and not an expense even if we get no donations. Also I have no idea what we should use the money for as of now?
Azrael {l Wrote}:Would I be allowed to place ads on the site for my work?
I do not think we would like ads as this is FOSS project and only driven by peoples desire to help out. It also gives a bad impression when you have open source software and then there are ads on the page, then you might think it is not FOSS but Shareware or Freeware, i.e. something that is not Free Software. At least that is my personal opinion.
Azrael {l Wrote}:Is there a facebook page for OD? If not, it MUST be created!
There has been
some talk about this, and the overall answer was to not have a page.
Azrael {l Wrote}:Is there newer video material of OD?
The newest is on the homepage opendungeons.sf.net. Else we can make some more videos in a jiffy.
Azrael {l Wrote}:When is the planned release date of the new version of OD or when should the new page be ready?
We are trying to release once a month, but people do not always have time, so these are not hard deadlines, but more guidelines on when you could expect new releases.