jakob's web studio - Templates, Themes and Skins

The future of my phpBB templates

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:33:48 -0600

Many of you have asked me about the future of my templates for phpBB and when they will be ported to phpBB 3, the next version of the popular forum system. After much thinking and considering of my own priorities, I have found two ways to go ahead but I need your feedback. Please read this post and post your own thoughts as comments.

All my styles will be upgraded for phpBB 3

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:50:35 -0500

Update: I have been forced to reconsider this decision, please see this post for more information.

I have been very busy recently as work and personal commitments have taken precedence which is why updates have been lacking. However due to the recent announcement about the first phpBB3 beta release I thought I should issue some kind of statement regarding what I'll do about my styles. They will all be upgraded, and it will be done in order of popularity, meaning Solaris will be the first style to be upgraded.

phpBB 2.0.21 is released but introduces no template changes

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 02:23:02 -0500

Yesterday phpBB 2.0.21 was released, it introduces a number of security and bug fixes but doesn't introduce any changes to the template files. This means that the templates for 2.0.20 work perfectly with phpBB 2.0.21 as well, so there's no need to update even though they are marked as being compatible with 2.0.20.

More template design guide updates, more info on .cfg files

Sun, 14 May 2006 07:22:44 -0500

After publishing the last two parts of the guide I realized there was not much written about cfg-files and what they're used for so I added another chapter to the guide. This chapter, called "Some .cfg file magic", explains how .cfg-files work and how you can use them to create some cool effects.

The phpBB Template Design Guide updated

Sat, 13 May 2006 17:46:08 -0500

The phpBB Template Design Guide was updated today and the last two parts were added. Parts four and five cover some common questions, problems, general advice as well instructions on how to export, distribute and support your template. I've tried to share the things I've learnt over the years I've been working with phpBB and designing as well as releasing templates.

All templates updated (phpBB 2.0.20)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:22:31 -0500

All phpBB templates have been updated to work with phpBB 2.0.20

All templates updated!

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 15:44:31 -0600

All my templates are now updated to work with phpBB 2.0.19

SpacePilot3K RERELEASED and Solaris, JustFooty and Cobalt 2.0 updated

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:38:01 -0600

One of my first themes, featuring an updated and improved look, is now available again for the current phpBB version. Also, more tra

Featured phpBBHacks.com author!

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 13:55:44 -0600

I've been selected featured author for November 2005 by phpBBHacks.com. This is my second phpBBHacks.com award (the first being featured phpBB) and that's quite an honor. Thank you phpBBHacks!

Solaris updated!

Sat, 10 Sep 2005 14:52:11 -0500

Solaris has been rereleased, new version includes several fixes, improvements as well as new graphics.

JustFooty Button Graphics Kit released

Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:48:53 -0600

Dowload the kit to create translated button images for the JustFooty theme.

JustFooty version 1.01 was released yesterday

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:47:45 -0600

The new version contains a number of fixes for known issues. Please update as soon as possible.

A lot has been happening recently, a brand new release and two projects completed

Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:44:56 -0500

JustFooty has just been released, click here to read more, download and preview it.

The theme for Ultimate Rally's official forums was launched yesterday. Ultimate Rally is an extraordinary event. Read more about it at the official website and go here to visit the UR forums.

Cobalt 2.0 released!

Wed, 07 Jan 2004 13:17:08 -0600

This is the second incarnation of the hugely popular Cobalt template for phpBB 2. This new version improves on the old one with an improved look and feel as well as fixes for a number of problems and bugs.

Official translated Solaris button graphics added!

Thu, 13 Nov 2003 13:13:32 -0600

Finally, the official (meaning approved by me) translated button graphics for Solaris for Danish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian and Slovenian are now available for download here.