How can I add a Deep Impact countdown to my forum signature using Javascript?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenge of adding a Deep Impact countdown timer to a forum signature using JavaScript. Participants explore various coding approaches and express their preferences for simplicity and effectiveness in implementation.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in creating a countdown timer for their forum signature, expressing frustration over the complexity of existing solutions.
  • Another participant questions whether the forum allows JavaScript, suggesting Flash as an alternative if it does not.
  • A participant confirms that JavaScript is permitted and inquires about the relative ease of using Flash instead, indicating a lack of coding knowledge.
  • Some participants suggest that Flash might provide more control over aesthetics and additional features, though ease of use depends on the user's familiarity with the technology.
  • One participant expresses a desire for a very simple solution, preferring a minimal code requirement for the countdown timer without elaborate design elements.
  • Another participant notes that Flash might be easier due to potential character limits in forum signatures, referencing a specific countdown script as an example.
  • A later reply indicates that a participant successfully implemented a solution after some experimentation, thanking others for their help.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach, as there are competing views on whether to use JavaScript or Flash, and opinions vary on the complexity of implementation.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the limitations of forum signature character counts and the effectiveness of different coding solutions without resolving these issues.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in forum customization, particularly those looking to implement countdown timers or similar JavaScript/Flash features in their signatures.

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I was wanting to have a simple copy of the Deep Impact countdown on my signature in another forum. I've really been racking my brain trying to figure this out, and to no avail.

http://www.space.com/deepimpact/

any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

B. Elliott
 
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Do their forums allow javascript?

If not, you could always try using flash.
 
They do allow for javascript. Would flash be easier? (i'm ignorant when it comes to coding):frown:
 
I would probably do it in flash. I am not sure if you could say either is easier: It is a matter of whether or not you know what you are doing. Flash would give you a little more control of the looks, imo, and you could add some other cool stuff if you wanted to.
 
Ok, I've found quite a few so far, but none work as expected. There HAS to be a simpler way to do it. For instance, 4-6 lines of code rather than 200-1,000.

no fancy border or texturing or anything. just a counter with "days, hours, min, seconds." that's it.

thankyou for the help btw.
 
Yeah that is another reason why I was thinking flash would be easier. Mainly because most forums have a limit on the number of characters in a signature.

I saw this one that had roughly 40ish lines, not sure about the characters though.

http://www.tdscripts.com/jscountdown.html
 
I had to play with it a little but, ended up working well. thanks again!
 

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