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The Imperial Cantina / Re: Star Wars Oregon Discord Server?

« Last post by Blackthorpe on March 09, 2026, 01:49:54 PM »

I haven't used Discord much, but I can see it's use as a social tool, especially with the way Facebook has been going lately. I'm not sure how well it would replace the forum for event signups and costume submissions/builds, though.

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The Imperial Cantina / Re: Star Wars Oregon Discord Server?

« Last post by EldawenEmileia on March 08, 2026, 11:15:53 PM »

Maybe I'm just like cranky old man up there, but I'm not interested in adding another thing to have to keep track of if I want to know what's going on. Never used Discord, have only the vaguest idea of what it is, and not currently interested in learning it. This is one of those never say never things, but at this time in my life, I'm just not keen.

So. I'm relieved to hear it would not replace forums. Just like how I don't see facebook replacing the forums - it works as a supplement. If people want to use it, fine, but I'm not one.

I think it's already hard enough to get new people who show up on the RL forums to find this place. (Is it the same for the 501st forums?) Harder still to direct to facebook (which I'm thankful is not necessary).

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The Imperial Cantina / Re: TroopLog - trooping app Beta testing

« Last post by Blackthorpe on March 08, 2026, 08:28:32 PM »

Hi Jeff,

I'm interested in testing it out! How can I get pro access to try it out?

-Simon

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The Imperial Cantina / Re: Star Wars Oregon Discord Server?

« Last post by carpe mindiem on March 08, 2026, 05:51:38 PM »

I use Discord for other non-SW stuff and have joined and looked into how the 501st groups in New Mexico and Kentucky are using Discord as their forums. I started mocking up something we could potentially use but fizzled out when all the stuff I wanted to try required boosts at a monthly cost on top of what we're already paying for the hosting and registration of our multiple domains.

If it were up to me alone, I'd move everything to Discord. I think forums are a clunky and outdated way to try to keep in touch, and layering a couple of Facebook groups on top of this just makes it harder to keep track of what's going on where. That said, I think we need to be cautious about adding Discord to the stack of tech we're already using; I'd rather see it replace instead of supplement. My $0.02, which is probably only worth about $0.0001...

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The Imperial Cantina / Re: Star Wars Oregon Discord Server?

« Last post by khazara on March 08, 2026, 03:09:02 PM »

<old man voice> I remember, oh wayy back in the late 1900s, a friend of mine had one of those, it was a used hand me down from a relative.  Those Honda Discords, they were was made really well.  Really held their value, too. Ah, those were the days.
... 
What's that?  Accord?  No it didn't need a cord, it had an engine!  Now leave me alone, I'm going back to my game of online solitaire.

 

Seriously though: I don't really know what Discord is and not really interested in picking up yet another method of online communication.  But you young'uns, you have at 'er!] 

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The Imperial Cantina / Star Wars Oregon Discord Server?

« Last post by Vaughn on March 08, 2026, 02:18:11 PM »

Hi everyone!

The admin team has heard a few people talk about using Discord as a supplement for our club communications. We are developing a Discord server but would also like your input. Please vote using the options above and also feel free to post your thoughts/ideas/concerns about using Discord.

The Discord server will not be meant to replace our communications here in the Forum. The Discord will be a supplement to help consolidate a lot of different team conversations (event coordinators, membership liaisons, public relations, etc.) and allow people to set up notification settings for certain channels they want notifications about: (i.e. I want to hear about Merch runs, new Events, but not about SW lore). The channel can expand or contract and can be easily modified. It's also easy to manage permissions, so future members or supporters of our club can connect with us in certain channels but won't be able to see the member's only sections.

It's a work in progress but we'd love to hear your input!!

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The Imperial Cantina / TroopLog - trooping app Beta testing

« Last post by Jeffnmar on March 07, 2026, 09:18:36 AM »

Hey troopers

I’ve been tinkering with a small side project and wanted to share it with the garrison first before I show it anywhere else.

I built a simple web app called **TroopLog** that lets you keep a personal log of your troops — basically a digital troop diary. You can log events, add notes, upload photos, and slowly build a timeline of your trooping history.

Nothing fancy yet — just something I thought might be useful since many of us track our troops in spreadsheets or notes anyway.

It’s still in **beta**, so I’m looking for a handful of troopers willing to try it out and give honest feedback on what works and what doesn’t. If something breaks, tell me. If something is confusing, tell me that too. ????

If you’re interested in helping test it, you can check it out here:

???? https://trooplog.com

Early testers will basically be the **founding troopers and will receinve free PRO access **, and your feedback will help shape where the app goes next.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to kick the tires on it!
— Jeff

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Submit Your 501st Costume Here / Re: Chris Hast ANH stunt TK new membership pictures

« Last post by CentralPoint on March 04, 2026, 06:19:39 PM »

Hi yes, they recently posted dates for it. Take a look at it, it’s at the end of May.  See you there!

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Submit Your 501st Costume Here / Re: Chris Hast ANH stunt TK new membership pictures

« Last post by EldawenEmileia on March 01, 2026, 11:15:44 PM »

Thank you!  Looking forward to meeting and trooping with you!  I’m not seeing anything thing for southern Oregon right now.  The Forest Moon Festival over in Crescent City, and Eureka are May 28-31st it was pretty fun last year.  Something to think about.  Thanks again, Chris

Oh hey, you were at the Forest Moon Festival? Me too! I for sure had a great time there! Hope to go again this year.

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Welcome to Cloud City Garrison and Kashyyyk Base! / Re: New Membership

« Last post by EldawenEmileia on March 01, 2026, 11:10:39 PM »

Welcome, Chris! Southern Oregon is my neck of the woods - there is a small handful of us around here. I see you've been approved - congrats! Hopefully we'll have a troop around here soon and I'll get the chance to meet you there (I do a Cloud City Leia).