Something to add to the site? A clock!
 

How hard is it to add a clock that counts down until either the draft, or until the preseason. I mean I know the schedule hasnt been announced yet, but maybe put up a countdown clock until the draft, and then by that time in April we'll know when mini camp starts, so then that countdown clock could be active, then after thats finished the preseason would be announced then that countdown clock could be updated. Is this a possibility? If not you can delete this thread. Thanks

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[QUOTE=Warpath]How hard is it to add a clock that counts down until either the draft, or until the preseason. I mean I know the schedule hasnt been announced yet, but maybe put up a countdown clock until the draft, and then by that time in April we'll know when mini camp starts, so then that countdown clock could be active, then after thats finished the preseason would be annouced then that countdown clock coucld be updated. Is this a possibility? If not you can delete this thread.[/QUOTE]

As we get closer to draft time, we start running the clock. Good thought

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In the past, we've steered clear of clocks because they were bandwidth intensive for our dialup members. Maybe those of you who are still on dialup should give your opinion on this.

After you're done churning butter, that is.

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[QUOTE=BrudLee]In the past, we've steered clear of clocks because they were bandwidth intensive for our dialup members. Maybe those of you who are still on dialup should give your opinion on this.

After you're done churning butter, that is.[/QUOTE]

To eliminate the bandwidth problem, maybe a program could be built to automagically update the database with the appropriate number of days remaining. That way, the homepage could just read the times like it reads the other info.

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[QUOTE=GoSkins!]To eliminate the bandwidth problem, maybe a program could be built to automagically update the database with the appropriate number of days remaining. That way, the homepage could just read the times like it reads the other info.[/QUOTE]
I'll get the R&D team on that right away. They were going to piss away their time working on a cancer cure, but [u]this[/u] is rewarding. ;)

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[QUOTE=BrudLee]After you're done churning butter, that is.[/QUOTE]

:laughing2

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There's no reason why a countdown timer should be bandwidth intensive.

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[QUOTE=GoSkins!]To eliminate the bandwidth problem, maybe a program could be built to automagically update the database with the appropriate number of days remaining. That way, the homepage could just read the times like it reads the other info.[/QUOTE]
No database needed. A simple time calculation in the php on the page will do the trick.

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If someone would like to come up with one feel free.

One that looks like a scoreboard would be pretty cool.

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[QUOTE=cpayne5]There's no reason why a countdown timer should be bandwidth intensive.[/QUOTE]
Yeah a timer should use very minimal bandwidth. Make it client side and send the current time from the server to keep everyone on the same clock.

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[QUOTE=BrudLee]In the past, we've steered clear of clocks because they were bandwidth intensive for our dialup members. Maybe those of you who are still on dialup should give your opinion on this.

After you're done churning butter, that is.[/QUOTE]


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Here's a quick one I came up with. It's pure javascript, so its easy on bandwidth. As long as the user has the correct time on their computer, it's accurate.
[url="http://www.skinsfan.us/draft"]http://www.skinsfan.us/draft[/url]

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[QUOTE=cpayne5]Here's a quick one I came up with. It's pure javascript, so its easy on bandwidth. As long as the user has the correct time on their computer, it's accurate.
[url="http://www.skinsfan.us/draft"]http://www.skinsfan.us/draft[/url][/QUOTE]
It could be easily modified to take in a time rather than use the clients system time. This would ensure synced clocks and have little drag on bandwidth. I am too lazy to do it right now. Maybe later.

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[QUOTE=FRPLG]It could be easily modified to take in a time rather than use the clients system time. This would ensure synced clocks and have little drag on bandwidth. I am too lazy to do it right now. Maybe later.[/QUOTE]

yeah, it could reference a national NTP site with an atomic clock... i'm sure one of them has a simple url interface to grab time as a variable.

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Don't you guys ever just download porn?

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[QUOTE=That Guy]yeah, it could reference a national NTP site with an atomic clock... i'm sure one of them has a simple url interface to grab time as a variable.[/QUOTE]

I like the JavaScript idea. I thought about accessing an NTP server, but then you have to consider the pros and cons of accessing another connection... Usually not a problem but it would be nice to minimize calls to anything external to the server or client. Your code would do the trick.

Just have the server access the script function itself before creating the warpath homepage. That way the only time that needs to be kept straight is on that one computer.

Now, back to porn...

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I have no idea what you geeks are talking about, but when you get it figured out let me know and I'll put the clock on the main page.

:)

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YOU SONS OF BITCHES DID IT!! woooooo, i was gonna say how could the members of the warpath be deprived of the one thing we have to look forward to for our Redskins

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Let the countdown begin

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it went away?

:(


Edit

ITS BACK!

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72]Let the countdown begin[/QUOTE]
Client time based! Bah humbug! I'll fix the thing up in the morning Matty if someone doesn't beat me to it.

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[QUOTE=FRPLG]Client time based! Bah humbug! I'll fix the thing up in the morning Matty if someone doesn't beat me to it.[/QUOTE]

be my guest by all means

I just swiped this one off another site

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89 days? ewww, i thought it was much shorter than that. oh well. at least the clock is up, good job matty, and anyone else who helped.

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3 months? This clock is slow and depressing!

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good idea for the clock!looks good

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72]be my guest by all means

I just swiped this one off another site[/QUOTE]nfldraftcountdown.com??

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[QUOTE=BigSKINBauer]nfldraftcountdown.com??[/QUOTE]

no, but I see they have the same one, must be a common script

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Now all we need is a countdown to the Taylor trial.

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I must be blind I dont see it. :insane: Ah I was on the Alternative Warpath, what was I thinking switched back to the Original WP. Thanks guys.

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That countdown is one of the greatest things ever. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

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the clock is a bad idea, it reminds me that the draft is far far away.

Btw,
Has anyone seen "Stuffin Young Muffins #13" or "My Daughter is ****ing Blackzilla" yet? im waiting for decent reviews before I start downloading.

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[QUOTE=Warpath]I must be blind I dont see it. :insane: Ah I was on the Alternative Warpath, what was I thinking switched back to the Original WP. Thanks guys.[/QUOTE]
it is right under the logo and above the box with all the links to like the UserCP and stuff. It is not that big but noticable. Take a look i wonder why you wouldn't have it?

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[QUOTE=BigSKINBauer]it is right under the logo and above the box with all the links to like the UserCP and stuff. It is not that big but noticable. Take a look i wonder why you wouldn't have it?[/QUOTE]
It wasnt there at first, now it is.

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[QUOTE=Warpath]It wasnt there at first, now it is.[/QUOTE]Yah mine disappeared for a while yesterday.

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i personally think the clock should be for march 1st, free agency. that is the next big event. im more excited about that than the draft right now. just throwin that out there but it doesnt really matter

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[QUOTE=bigm29]i personally think the clock should be for march 1st, free agency. that is the next big event. im more excited about that than the draft right now. just throwin that out there but it doesnt really matter[/QUOTE]

he makes a good point... a 3 month clock IS pretty depressing :(

how about a 2 hour clock for the time until we sign our next assistant's assistant's assistant coach?

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Thanks for the clock!!

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mine is gone,what happened?

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Yeah, I'm not seeing it either.

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Did someone take the clock down? Just curious.