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Soul Gateway - Another Stage of History; Upcoming SCIV version of BWSCIIICG
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Soul Gateway - Another Stage of History
Upcoming Soulcalibur IV CaS site/guide

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This is an upcoming sneak peak at the new Soul Calibur IV CaS site, called Soul Gateway - Another Stage of History (title remains tentative). Basically the site will continue BaneWolf's Soul Calibur III CaS Guide's legacy to exclusively cover Soul Calibur IV's CaS, the same great way BaneWolf's covered Soul Calibur III's CaS.

Soul Gateway - Another Stage of History will not only feature what BaneWolf's currently offers, but also a slew of ultra spiffy new features, sections, and enhancements. Some of these are:

New features:
  • CaS rating system (viewers can directly rate every CaS on the site and view their current overall rating)
  • Infinite user commenting on the site for every CaS
  • Masterlist link on CaS page if author has one on the forums
  • Personal author comments/notes for each CaS (optional by author)
  • PSN/Live ID displayed for author (optional by author)
  • New site Shoutbox quickly accessible on every page
  • Site searching
  • Navigational site map
  • Instant access to chatroom on the forums
New sections:

  • Standard character customizations
Enhancements:
  • CaS screenshots will shift to genuine high definition, with full resolution sizes at 1280 x 720 and up to 1920 × 1080 each individual shot. In addition, there will no longer be any jumbling or collage screenshots, as seen in BWSCIIICG.
  • CaS battle presentation videos will return in high definition as with screenshots and be greatly enhanced. CaS video streaming will be hosted on a server with less ads or intrusions.
  • Cameos now organized alphabetically by clickable origins, and updates for them will be readily shown with red asterisks.
  • Separate link section featuring SCIV CaS sites as well as general SC sites. Site banners and a affiliate system will also be available.
Green items: Requested by members/visitors.



When will Soul Gateway - Another Stage of History be launched?
At the moment it is undecided and uncertain when the site will be launched for public access; however, the site will without a doubt be launched before the end of September. There's a required time frame from when SCIV releases to launching the site that includes mandatory tasks such as unlocking most/all CaS parts and creation + additions of CaSs for the site.

When will you be taking SCIV CaS submissions?
Likely by the time most or all CaS parts have been unlocked for the mode and the forums revamped for a SCIV submissions section. There will definitely be a wide announcement on the forums and through e-mail when SCIV submissions becomes available.

Should I start working on my forums points to prepare for the SCIV site?
You should continue to build your post and point totals on the forums, but we are expecting to reset point totals accumulated through the forums thus far in order to start fresh for SCIV.

Points build so far can still be used to submit SCIII submissions for BaneWolf's site, but they will most likely not be used for the SCIV site.

We've been really thinking of giving members the first SCIV CaS submission free, so you can maybe expect no work required other than forums registration to get your first CaS up on the site.

Can I see a full preview of the site as it stands?
No. The site's layout and pages is still massively under construction, so don't expect a full preview until much after in the month.

What will happen to BaneWolf's Soul Calibur III CaS Guide when Soul Gateway - Another Stage of History is out?
Nothing. Once Soul Gateway is out BaneWolf's and its entire contents will be preserved for people who wish to use its resources for SCIII CaS. For great convenience, you will be allowed to instantly switch back and forth between BaneWolf's and Soul Gateway as you please.



Got any comments, suggestions, anything you want added to the site?
Please post a reply in this thread!!
Edited by C.T, Sep 9 2008, 06:19 PM.
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Gat say it, so we're all 101% supporting your cause ^^

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Thought I'll drop by with an update.
  • Originals section is mostly done.
  • Site Question & Answers is done.
  • Character thumbnails(buttons) will all be cards derived directly from the game, with the character's name affixed on them. For characters with more than costume, the cards will have arrow(s) affixed on a corner. Viewers can click the arrow(s) and the card will be swapped with the preceding or following costume. Example of a card.
  • Stage option is added, so every character can have a preferred stage.
  • Viewers can visibly see whether or not a character is a newly added one, or an updated one with keys on the character cards.
  • References option is added to cameos. References directs viewers to reference images they can check of the cameo so they can compare the CaS to the real thing.
  • 6 screenshots with thumbnails per character. 1 and 2 are CaS editor fullscreen shots with various poses (usually with weapon wielded), 3 is versus screen showing opponent, 4-6 are all in battle shots with full action. All screenshots are in full HD resolution and not scaled down.
  • Videos are downgraded to standard definition 640 x 360 H.264 MP4 2MB bitrate @ 30fps. The downgrade is necessary in order to keep file sizes down to around 15-20MB and to avoid potential bandwidth issues.
  • Ratings have an entirely new system. Viewers can both see their own current rating as well as the overall average rating. In addition, viewers are free to infinitely change their rating score for a character and are not stuck with a rating once they have rated.
  • Commenting has extra features, such as being notified by e-mail whenever new comments are posted for a given character.
  • PSN/Live ID is instantly displayed once the viewer hovers over the link.
  • Everything is alphabetically organized for easier browsing.
  • New navigation bar on the top of every page.
  • Guestbook finished.
If you missed the blog entry, the following may be new to you:
  • Choice of either text or image formula for all characters.
  • Splash screen directing to either the SCIII or SCIV CaS site finished.

For the initial days of next week I'm going to take a break since I want to play Dynasty Warriors 6 Special for a bit. Work will continue on the site on Wednesday and hopefully the cameos section can be finished by the end of the week. Afterwards the site will be ready to go public. I'll attempt to keep everyone updated.
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i hope everything stays on track, because it sounds very awesome!
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Don't worry C.T go ahead and enjoy some quality-you (not me) time. XD

Hell...take the entire week off and pat yourself in the back, you've more than earned it.
Kaneco's original SCIII's CaS ;)

http://s14.zetaboards.com/SC3_CaS_Forum/topic/156390

Kaneco's original SCIV's CaS ;)

http://s14.zetaboards.com/SC3_CaS_Forum/topic/6516809

Kaneco's original SC: BD's CaS ;)

http://s14.zetaboards.com/SC3_CaS_Forum/topic/6584482

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Agreed - as I said in my last PM you you, you're one busy guy - take as much time as you need CT.
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UR AWESOME C.T!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Perseonn Balthasaar
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Hearing of the promising update you put, We're even hunger for the update!!

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Always nice to hear exciting update information. :)
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Is it just me or what. I can't find a link to the SCIV site yet... or it hasn't been released? Or I am misreading the e-mail? O_o

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CT said he needs another week Perse - the prize is near my friend.
"Jill Sandwich? Where's the line start!?!?!?!?" group of 1.000 horny fanboys lining up
O_O WAIT THIS ISN'T WHAT I MEANT.......AHHHHHHH!!!!! fanboys run in
A few days later........
Well, any evidence of foul play Detective? Police Officer
Oh, there was play all right....Judging by the smile she must have liked it. Detective

The REAL reason Jill Valentine is not in Resident Evil 5

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Oct 10 2008, 04:02 AM
CT said he needs another week Perse - the prize is near my friend.
Correct, I just released some characters that will be on the site initially. The site however is still largely under construction.
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Wow this place has been through a lot these days awesome sounds like this place is getting quite some improvments
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CT said he needs another week Perse - the prize is near my friend.
Correct, I just released some characters that will be on the site initially. The site however is still largely under construction.
I like the characters, but I would like the site even better. :D
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LOL patience Chaos - I'm as eager for the new site as you are.

We are getting impatient because the prize is so near. When you really want or miss something(or someone), you want/miss it more when you're about to have it then when you first leave it or learn of it.
Edited by Shotgunner, Oct 14 2008, 02:15 AM.
"Jill Sandwich? Where's the line start!?!?!?!?" group of 1.000 horny fanboys lining up
O_O WAIT THIS ISN'T WHAT I MEANT.......AHHHHHHH!!!!! fanboys run in
A few days later........
Well, any evidence of foul play Detective? Police Officer
Oh, there was play all right....Judging by the smile she must have liked it. Detective

The REAL reason Jill Valentine is not in Resident Evil 5

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Sorry for not editing my previous post, but I was wondering if there was any news on the new site CT.....
Edited by Shotgunner, Oct 26 2008, 03:35 PM.
"Jill Sandwich? Where's the line start!?!?!?!?" group of 1.000 horny fanboys lining up
O_O WAIT THIS ISN'T WHAT I MEANT.......AHHHHHHH!!!!! fanboys run in
A few days later........
Well, any evidence of foul play Detective? Police Officer
Oh, there was play all right....Judging by the smile she must have liked it. Detective

The REAL reason Jill Valentine is not in Resident Evil 5

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