R3n
varishangout.com
So, after thinking about it, I took @Halo's advice, and finally made a post like this. I posted this list to my forum about 4 days ago, but I've finally decided to also post this here.
I've had this idea for a while, long before the current redesign. I know there's plenty of alternatives, but most of them aren't as easy to use or work as well as Discord. I would like to change this.
I have the means to host a Discord alternative, I own a technology related forum. I may need to upgrade to a VPS plan depending on the solution, but I need an excuse to avoid the almost inevitable cPanel 98 anyways. Or it could be added to the Varis collection of sites instead.
The main goals so far would be:
A fast and more compatible browser client.
A similar look to Discord, but without completely ripping it off.
A font that looks good, allows for easily distinguishing between l and I, and renders good under GDI and Linux.
Ability to import channels and messages from exported Discord messages.
Long term goals (This would be before the stable and full 1.0 release):
A dedicated option for users to create and submit custom themes, creating a bit of something for everyone.
Attempt to get feature parity with Discord.
Two clients, one similar to the current Discord client, and one similar to the chat clients of 10+ years ago. One for people who want something fully featured, the other for people on old computers or want something basic and lightweight.
Server nuke protection.
Bot similar to those Discord IRC bots, allowing users to access Discord servers using the client of our soon to be alternative. (This may sound a bit counterintuitive, but it has its benefits)
The list may seem a bit barren, but I don't want to overpromise and underdeliver. It could eventually beat Discord in some regards, for example, I'd like 10MB uploads and 100 free emojis per sever able to be used anywhere, but I don't know when those would happen. It's very likely, but unconfirmed.
What I would need:
Basic mockups, this doesn't need to be detailed or fancy, just a simple overview of what it could end up looking like. If I'm not lazy, I might finally make a few.
I need people able to code and develop. The most I can reliably do is edit CSS, and I'm pretty bad at it. I cannot do this myself.
I need a designer to design and preferably code the main theme and design an icon. I have a few people in mind, however if they all refuse, I would be willing to let someone from the community in.
I could potentially need testers, I have some people that I could use, but more is always better.
There may be more people needed for some tasks I haven't thought of.
If this idea is flawed in some way, please let me know, and I'll correct it or think of solutions.
If any of this interests you, or you want to help, please either leave a comment or DM me, and we can discuss further there.
I've had this idea for a while, long before the current redesign. I know there's plenty of alternatives, but most of them aren't as easy to use or work as well as Discord. I would like to change this.
I have the means to host a Discord alternative, I own a technology related forum. I may need to upgrade to a VPS plan depending on the solution, but I need an excuse to avoid the almost inevitable cPanel 98 anyways. Or it could be added to the Varis collection of sites instead.
The main goals so far would be:
A fast and more compatible browser client.
A similar look to Discord, but without completely ripping it off.
A font that looks good, allows for easily distinguishing between l and I, and renders good under GDI and Linux.
Ability to import channels and messages from exported Discord messages.
Long term goals (This would be before the stable and full 1.0 release):
A dedicated option for users to create and submit custom themes, creating a bit of something for everyone.
Attempt to get feature parity with Discord.
Two clients, one similar to the current Discord client, and one similar to the chat clients of 10+ years ago. One for people who want something fully featured, the other for people on old computers or want something basic and lightweight.
Server nuke protection.
Bot similar to those Discord IRC bots, allowing users to access Discord servers using the client of our soon to be alternative. (This may sound a bit counterintuitive, but it has its benefits)
The list may seem a bit barren, but I don't want to overpromise and underdeliver. It could eventually beat Discord in some regards, for example, I'd like 10MB uploads and 100 free emojis per sever able to be used anywhere, but I don't know when those would happen. It's very likely, but unconfirmed.
What I would need:
Basic mockups, this doesn't need to be detailed or fancy, just a simple overview of what it could end up looking like. If I'm not lazy, I might finally make a few.
I need people able to code and develop. The most I can reliably do is edit CSS, and I'm pretty bad at it. I cannot do this myself.
I need a designer to design and preferably code the main theme and design an icon. I have a few people in mind, however if they all refuse, I would be willing to let someone from the community in.
I could potentially need testers, I have some people that I could use, but more is always better.
There may be more people needed for some tasks I haven't thought of.
If this idea is flawed in some way, please let me know, and I'll correct it or think of solutions.
If any of this interests you, or you want to help, please either leave a comment or DM me, and we can discuss further there.