What's Happening Around Uncrowned Empire - Feb 2024

[Uncrowned Guard]

Check out our most recent changes!

• Introducing Our Transparent Monetization Policy at Uncrowned Empire
  • As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and trust within our community, we're excited to share a significant update with you. Uncrowned Addiction, Uncrowned Armory, and Uncrowned Gaming have officially implemented a transparent monetization policy, and we want to make sure you're fully informed about it.
  • Our new policy outlines how our sites generate revenue while staying true to our core values of respect for user experience and privacy. It details our approach to advertisements, affiliate links, supporter memberships, and more. The goal is to ensure you're fully aware of how our platform sustains itself and how we prioritize your interests and privacy in this process.
  • The full monetization policy is available on our website. You can access it easily by visiting Uncrowned Addiction's Policy | Uncrowned Armory's Policy | Uncrowned Gaming's Policy. We encourage you to read it and familiarize yourself with our practices.
• New Advertising & Sponsorship Approach on Our Websites!
  • We're excited to share some significant changes to how we handle advertising on Uncrowned Empire. Understanding the importance of a smooth and enjoyable user experience, we've revamped our approach to split our ads into two categories: Advertisements and Sponsors.
  • Advertisements: These are primarily AdSense ads and are open to a wide range of advertisers. Our key update here is that all these advertisements will now be invisible to our registered users. That's right – once you're logged in, you won't see any of these ads. We understand how ad blockers can be a hassle, especially with platforms like YouTube and Google, so we're making it simpler for you. Just register for a free account and enjoy an ad-free experience on our site!
  • Sponsors: Taking a step towards more premium partnerships, we have introduced 'Sponsors'. These ads will be displayed exclusively in the sidebar. This approach is designed to highlight our sponsors in a way that respects your content-viewing experience, ensuring that these partnerships are visible without disrupting your browsing.
• We're Revamping Our Social Media Aesthetic!
  • We're thrilled to announce that we've given our social media pages a brand-new makeover. Say goodbye to the old, corporate vibes and hello to a fresh, more vibrant look that truly represents the spirit of our communities!
• Exciting Update for Our Visitors
  • We've got some exciting news to share with you all at Uncrowned Gaming. For our non-registered visitors, we've rolled out a special guest message feature on our forum and community pages. It's a little nudge and a warm welcome from us, making sure you feel included right from the start!
  • But here's a heads-up – you won't come across this message on our news and guide pages. We've kept these areas free from the guest message to provide you with a seamless and focused experience while you're diving into the latest gaming news and our in-depth guides.
  • This new feature is part of our effort to ensure every visitor gets a taste of what it's like to be part of our passionate gaming community. If you haven’t joined us yet, this message might just be the sign you need to jump in and become a registered member of Uncrowned Gaming.
• Minor Updates
  • By default, new users will now follow the content that they post to get notifications of replies.  This will not change the settings of current members and can be adjusted in your settings.  We feel this is more in line with how other forum software handles notifications. (Visit Notification Settings - Uncrowned Empire and adjust the "Automatically follow content" under the "Followed Content" section.)
• Fixes
  • GIPHY Integration Fixed

• New Media Tools on Uncrowned Addiction
  • Uncrowned Addiction is thrilled to announce the launch of two new free tools: the YouTube Looper and YouTube Embed Creator. These tools are designed to improve the way users interact with YouTube content, catering to content consumers, music fans, and the general YouTube audience.
• Introducing "Uncrowned Community Partners" – A Unique Partnership Opportunity!
  • Our Community Partners is more than just an affiliate program; it's a collaborative effort to build and strengthen online communities. We want to harken back to the golden days of forums with a modern twist, celebrating the old-school charm of affiliate button shares while infusing it with a range of perks to amplify our collective reach and impact.
  • Read the full article about this here: https://uncrownedempire.com/forums/topic/277-introducing-uncrowned-community-partners-–-a-unique-partnership-opportunity/
• Introducing Uncrowned Addiction's "Community Highlights" - Amplifying Your Forum Content!
  • We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new feature aimed at giving your forums the spotlight they deserve - "Community Highlights"! This initiative is crafted with the sole purpose of amplifying the presence of your forums and ensuring that your content reaches a broader audience than ever before. "Community Highlights" is a unique platform where we curate and share standout content and news from our community forums directly to our dedicated Forum Addicts Social Media Group. By participating, your forum gets a chance to shine, showcasing the vibrant discussions, exciting updates, and unique content that make your community special.
• Minor Updates
  • Debate of the Month will not always be locked at the end of the month, some might, but it will depend on the content.
  • By default, new users will now follow the content that they post to get notifications of replies.  This will not change the settings of current members and can be adjusted in your settings.  We feel this is more in line with how other forum software handles notifications. (Visit Notification Settings - Uncrowned Addiction and adjust the "Automatically follow content" under the "Followed Content" section.)
  • All ads updated to a more modern refresh.
• Fixes
  • GIPHY Integration Fixed
  • YouTube Looper now works with YouTube's new tracking tagged links.

• Teams Feature Launch on Uncrowned Gaming: Empowering Gamers to Build and Grow Their Own Communities
  • Uncrowned Gaming is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Teams feature, a game-changing addition that empowers members to create, customize, and manage their own gaming teams within our platform. This innovative feature offers custom team pages, exclusive forums, blogs, full moderation controls, and flexible membership management. It even opens doors for monetization, allowing teams to transform into paid training academies or exclusive content hubs. Whether you're starting a fresh team or bringing an existing one to a vibrant new home, our Teams feature provides all the tools you need to grow and succeed in the dynamic world of gaming.
• Minor Updates
  • By default, new users will now follow the content that they post to get notifications of replies.  This will not change the settings of current members and can be adjusted in your settings.  We feel this is more in line with how other forum software handles notifications. (Visit Notification Settings - Uncrowned Gaming and adjust the "Automatically follow content" under the "Followed Content" section.)
  • Our TikTok is up and added to our social links.
  • All ads updated to a more modern refresh.
• Fixes
  • Fixed Facebook Login as we can't have an update without breaking something.
  • Moved Popular Now stats for topics under the first post instead of the sidebar to match Uncrowned Addiction's setup.
  • GIPHY Integration Fixed