A massive update is coming on Friday completing changing
Jappleng in many ways.
Version 1.6
PREVIEW
1. Better User interface, better User
experience
From the main menu to the general use of the website, a lot of
changes are coming and they are BIG!
2. New features, new
sections
New features and sections will be added / completed.
3. Improved mobile support
Just like #1, added mobile support will be made
available
4. The return of the main
forums!
The main forums will help act as a gateway to the site. I
noticed that getting involved in clubs and other website activities
is a bit overwhelming for new members so the main forums will be a
great way to introduce this.
5. No more site search (for
now)
The site search that is currently as I'm writing this, found
at the top of the site doesn't yield many results. This is because
it only finds JSpot posts with tags linked to them. This is a
incomplete feature and I will just redo it entirely using keywords
found throughout the site, not just j-spot. This will be a
returning feature in 2020.
6. Notification bell will be
removed
The notification bell will be removed since this feature will
be part of the improved imChat coming next week.
7. X-Mas 2019 Event will be up and
ready!
You heard that right, so gather your J-Coins and get ready to
spend on limited time items! You can earn coins by participating
aroundt he site.
8. Preparations for Achievements will
have been made
Achievements system will be ready, but not active. Next week
this feature will be implemented.
9. New Sticker will be added for X-Mas
2019!
Perfect for the collection
10. New App: Kuno
The Kuno beta app will be made available on Friday. It's a
Japanese numbers game that I made based off of the popular game...
Well, you'll see.
11. New Discovery Mode
This mode will be available from the new menu system. This
will allow users to discover new things! There's even a random page
feature in the works, unsure if it will be ready by friday
though.
12. New App: Flash Cards
Yep, the flash cards is in the works and will be available on
Friday! This is a primitive version and a more extensive version
will be made available next week.
13. New Leaderboards Page
See the grand standings between users of the site! Rank
yourself even!
14. First Stage of Pet System will be
complete
The first stage of the Pet system is already complete as I'm
writing this but it will be released as part of the update. It
won't be anything that you will be able to use but the overall
framework will be ready.
What new features are to be expected after
Friday?
Next Week Version 1.61 -
1.62:
- New Chat system including page embedded edition
- Enhanced Mobile Support
- Achievements System will be complete
- Ehnahcements for the Jappleng Dictionary
- Bug fixes on the improvements already made
- New Lessons will now be added
- Newsletter system completion
- Proper tagging of site elements such as if you were to share
a page with your friends, the correct image, title, description and
tags will show where appropriate
- Minor exploit fixes which isn't a big deal but it needs to
be resolved
- Tutorial Mode will be complete and those who complete it
will get various rewards
- Daily Login bonuses will now go live!
- Friday's Release / Newsletter
I hope that you are all excited for these updates!