by Bronies Are Cool » 14 Sep 2013 16:44
Welcome to the idea channel. Well, actually the idea thread. Anyway, what if MLR had an app like how EQD (equestria daily) does?
"But the website works fine on my device! I don't need this."
Well, the EQD website on mobile works too, but the app is faster too use. Similarly, I'd like to make an app for this website that would make it faster to use. Like, what if there were in-app notifications for "reply from (such and such) on thread (such and such)". Sure, that does not sound like something that has never been done before, but it would make it easy to go to a response quickly, even if the website already has something similar. Anyway, the app is just an idea at the moment so, if interested, respond. Also, post possible features.
Possible features:
Background music:
Imagine listening to music awhile browsing the app. Imagine if all the music was made by the people who browse the site. Woa! Cool right! (Get it, because bronies are...never mind) also, there would be options for on/off for this so you do not havers waste the RAM on your device or listen to music that you do not want to listen to. There would be options to see who made the particular song, pick what song you want, repeat, skip, etc.
Font:
Imagine changing the size of the font so it's easier to read on your tiny screen. (iPod nano 7th gen :3) this would be nice. Also, change the color because this is Equestria, we do what we want. Also, change the font from "font this" to "font that". Also, it would be cool if there was a font creator.... Hmm
Watch posts:
Imagine you reply in a post and then it goes to crap and you don't want to watch it anymore. Yu would be able to unwatch that thread so you'll never have to see it again in a "view watched threads" button. :3
Layout:
Lets say you don't want the app layout to be pink or purple. (Whatever it is) lets say you want it to be blue instead, or green or rainbow.
Autosave drafts:
I was using the website to create this and it was a draft and then I left it and then came back and I had to redo everything that was not saved. How about, autosave drafts. This way people like myself would not get pissed that I have to retype a bunch of stuff.
Soundcloud:
Soundcloud does not work on the mobile site for me. So, the app would make it work.
Image loading:
Option for loading images first, last, or normal. This way, you wont have to waste a lot of time for images to load.
App icon options:
Would you like an icon like the MLR logo, or something else! Options to change it will be available.
Scenario 1:
Guy at school: what's this app? MLR? Oh, my little pony. You are gay.
You: (whatever you say to respond)
Scenario 2:
Guy at school: (app icon does not resemble mlp or MLB in any way. App looks I suspicious. Guy at school does not click on Pp or have interest for it.)
You: (IM STILL A CLOSET BRONY!!!)
Anyway, some people are closet brownies, some are not. App icon options will be available.
Links:
Want the links to open inside the app, or do you want the links to open inside a browser on your phone? Options will be made available.
Notifications:
Notifications will be made for PMs and new posts in new threads. On/off option too.
Water:
Are you thirsty? Want some water? A water dispenser feature will be added.
These are all ideas and may or may not happen. In fact, the who app may or may not happen. I still have not actually started my lessons in apps yet and I don't know how complex I will be able to make the app. For example, I can make video games, but not the next call of duty. More like the next "impossible quiz". I can make websites, but simple sites. Idk what I'll be able to do when making apps when I'm done with lessons.
Anyway, post ideas under.