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 I helped move the meter!   04-13-2007, 11:31 AM
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[Understanding HC] - HC Unleashed

The HC Network has been an evolving website and community that has matured as it has aged, and has brought with it many features.

One of the long requested features, and often discussed features, was a section of HC where our users could discuss things that were not relevant to reptiles.

For 2 years the idea was mulled around and for 2 years we shot the idea down. The HC Network's primary goal was and still is to help spread quality information about reptiles in an environment where our users would be content. Adding an "Off Topic" section seemed as if it would take away from everything we created.

While the idea itself was not something the staff supported, it was something that I have never taken off the burner completely. It was just something that was going to require some indepth thought, and some serious planning in order for it to be executed correctly.

That is how and where the idea and concept for "HC Unleashed" was discovered and materialised.

The initial concept was to create a completely separate site that would house all of the features of the Unleashed Project.

While in theory this was a great idea, in concept it did more to divide us than it did to bring us together.

I found myself torn between the construction, upgrade, and maintenance of 3 seperate websites, all with 3 separate logins.

This wasn't a feasible solution and something had to change.

As a result of how things were turning out, I decided to utilize a method where specific users would gain access to the "perks" of HC Unleashed. This method of interactivity allows us to moderate the flow of traffic, and why users are joining.

Limiting access to the HC Unleashed features allows those users that have been active or have subscribed to reap the benefits of the areas that have almost nothing to do with reptiles.

This keeps the sites primary focus true, but rewards the active and supporting members for their time and genrosity.

What's Included?
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  • Unleashed Forums
    The Unleashed forum section of HC is fairly large and will grow even more over time. It currently house categories for almost every topic known to man. This is a place to kick back and discuss other interests of yours. Here you may read a good joke, have a casual chat, or perhaps get into a debate over something else that interests you. if you have another hobby, we likely have a forum for it within the HC Unleashed Forums.

    This section of HC Unleashed also houses what is being called "The Internets Longest Thread". Its a thread that has been started, but will never end!
  • HC Arcade
    Everyone has access to the HC Arcade, including guests. The difference between the access however is what you can and cannot do. Guests have the ability to play 5 games, but they never get to save their score. Normal users get to play 10 games, and their scores are saved. Elite Users will have the ability to play 50 games, with their scores being saved. Subscribed users will have full reign over the HC Arcade, which will include a staggering 3000+ arcade challenges. In addition to the basic scoring system, we will be upgrading the arcade to include multi-player games (already being worked on) as well as Arcade Tournaments with prizes.
  • HC Blogs
    Blogging online has become the preferred method for sharing personal information, creating diaries, sharing thoughts, etc. The HC Blogs are no different.

    Our highly customizeable blogging system includes every feature that you will find with a "base" project like this. Our blogs will expand dramatically over the next year and will include exclusive features ONLY found on HC.

    The blog features will/are available to Subscribers and Elite Members.

    There will be specific aspects of the blogs that will only be accesssible to our subscribing members. As financial donators of the site, we have chosen to offer as many additional tools and toys for them to utilize as a means of saying "Thank You."
  • Additional Features
    There are MANY more aspects that have yet to be revealed and activated that encompass the HC Unleashed project. Many of these features are currently being created or have already begun their step into activation and customization.

    As these features are revealed, they will be added to this project listing.
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