[Site] Live CC Clock on the Top Right of Each Page

[Metsfanmax]

This was suggested in the original CC time discussion. I'm not sure why it wasn't implemented then, but you find some details in that thread.

[Army of GOD]

This was suggested in the original CC time discussion. I'm not sure why it wasn't implemented then, but you find some details in that thread.

From the one I read (I think it was the "creation of CC time" thread), lack said something about having to still do conversions.

The thing about a live clock is you don't HAVE to do conversions...you just take the current CC time and date (it's a live clock, so you'll know what it is) and figure out how long until the event or whatever. No conversions required.

[Dibbun]

I like it.

[Army of GOD]

I like it.

Who doesn't?!

[mattattam]

Great idea!

[I_AM_BOGEY]

amen to that!

[shieldgenerator7]

Wow! this would be so handy! And it would be universal so that it is the same time everywhere, which will help synchronize all CC users. i like this idea. And really I don't think this should be too hard to implement. It should take less than an hour IMO.

[Army of GOD]

Man, nothing but support. Let's implement this!

[rdsrds2120]

It would make it easier to tell what time it was for those who weren't on CC (i.e, not having to remember how many hours to add/subtract from your time)

-rd

[Agent 86]

Yes, yes, yes..server time showing live clock. Most real time game sites have this and would be a good addition to CC.

86

[owenshooter]

no brainer...-the black scarecrow

[natty dread]

I think both CC time and your local time should be shown. That way you'd know instantly by looking at it how much you are behind/after CC time, and coordinating future events would be even easier.

[Leehar]

don't we already have this tho?
Top left of the forum home page gives you the time it is in your time zone. If you want CC time, just log out and it'll give cat there

[shieldgenerator7]

don't we already have this tho?
Top left of the forum home page gives you the time it is in your time zone. If you want CC time, just log out and it'll give cat there

not as handy as having a clock always ticking right there on every page tho.

I think both CC time and your local time should be shown. That way you'd know instantly by looking at it how much you are behind/after CC time, and coordinating future events would be even easier.

yes, true, it would be handy to have both your time and CC time on the page... but wouldn't having your time on the page be a little unnecesary as you (should) already have it on screen when exploring the web (bottom right corner for Windows users)?
And besides, it would take extra programming to implement both times... to just display CC time it would hardly take more than 5 lines of code, I would imagine. Not that both couldn't be done, it would just be easier to do CC time.

[Army of GOD]

yes, true, it would be handy to have both your time and CC time on the page... but wouldn't having your time on the page be a little unnecesary as you (should) already have it on screen when exploring the web (bottom right corner for Windows users)?

Yea, pretty much.

And Leehar, that's such a complicated process and I don't know how many people would think of that (I know I wouldn't). Plus having to logout isn't very fun.

[Leehar]

I guess, but as I said, you have the time on the forum homepage, so I really don't see a need to put CC time on the top of every page, specially since that'll mean that everyone will need to convert that CC time to your normal one. I really think the BB code is a lot better for situations instead of complicating it with a CC time clock for everyone.

[shieldgenerator7]

well, normally we already know what time it is for us, but we don't know what time it is for CC. that's the point of putting a CC clock at the top. It'll be the same no matter where you are in the world.

[Army of GOD]

I guess, but as I said, you have the time on the forum homepage, so I really don't see a need to put CC time on the top of every page, specially since that'll mean that everyone will need to convert that CC time to your normal one. I really think the BB code is a lot better for situations instead of complicating it with a CC time clock for everyone.

No one's complicating it at all. You realize that considering people's local time is shown on their computer anyway (bottom right for PCs, top right for Macs I think) that they won't have to convert anything. They'll see what CC time it is during their local time with the Live Clock and plan accordingly (when the CC time advances 5 hours, my local time advanced 5 hours). Things like that.

No conversion necessary. And like I said, having to click around (especially if in Live Chat or a speed game) to figure out what CC time it is isn't the most practical thing.

[Leehar]

I guess, but as I said, you have the time on the forum homepage, so I really don't see a need to put CC time on the top of every page, specially since that'll mean that everyone will need to convert that CC time to your normal one. I really think the BB code is a lot better for situations instead of complicating it with a CC time clock for everyone.

No one's complicating it at all. You realize that considering people's local time is shown on their computer anyway (bottom right for PCs, top right for Macs I think) that they won't have to convert anything. They'll see what CC time it is during their local time with the Live Clock and plan accordingly (when the CC time advances 5 hours, my local time advanced 5 hours). Things like that.

No conversion necessary. And like I said, having to click around (especially if in Live Chat or a speed game) to figure out what CC time it is isn't the most practical thing.

I just mentioned it because at the time of that post I was actually at varsity and the clock at the bottom right was showing 7 am when it was actually 2 pm (and which got me late to class as well >_>)

With regards to CC time, as I said earlier, thats what the bb code is for? I'm really not seeing a scenario where you'd desperately need a CC clock at the top of the page instead of using the resources that are already at your disposal. I've seen those clocks you mentioned before, but it's irritated me more than anything else having a clock thats always giving me a different time than my actual...

[shieldgenerator7]

well then, if the CC time clock at the top of the page would drive you nuts, then maybe we can have a feature that turns it on/off.
Now I see why you'd want your own time to display as well, and maybe we can features that switch between the two? But really I find it unecessary in my situation and opinion.

[Crazy Frog]

I had this idea the other day... and came and looked and we are... Some folks already requested it.

Now Here is my input on it:
I think we should use a 24 hour Military Time Clock
Clock should be Bold Red Numbers... Example May 26, 2011 @ 19:30 hrs CC Standard Time
Call the time CC STANDARD

If someone wanted to stay on their own Clock time... then they should be given (For Example... if you are 5 hours ahead)
a CC + 5.00 by the clock to remind them.... (or let them switch times with a simple click)

Thanks guys... keep up the great work!!!
Crazy Frog

[Crazy Frog]

Just make it a user friendly option.... a simple click to see CC Standard Time and CC Standard in Bold Red Font so it is not mistaken for anything...
Remember... KISMIF: Keep it simple make it fun.

[kabuki.mono]

Great idea.
I still have no idea what the difference between my time and CC time is.

[Metsfanmax]

With regards to CC time, as I said earlier, thats what the bb code is for? I'm really not seeing a scenario where you'd desperately need a CC clock at the top of the page instead of using the resources that are already at your disposal. I've seen those clocks you mentioned before, but it's irritated me more than anything else having a clock thats always giving me a different time than my actual...

I don't want to be rude, but any suggestion that involves logging out of the site is not much of a suggestion at all =/

Besides, the clock could also be configured to display your local time next to CC time.

[Leehar]

I don't want to be rude, but any suggestion that involves logging out of the site is not much of a suggestion at all =/

Besides, the clock could also be configured to display your local time next to CC time.

Check before logging on then? Tbh, the only reason I saw cc time at all was because the forums log me out so often if I don't stay 'active' for long enough...