The Objective
The immediate focus is on building out the core database so the forum functions as a readable, historical record. The main priorities are:
- Restoring Identified Content: Organizing and uploading 130 specific threads and 50 lo-fi snapshots recovered from the old site into a database structure.
- Formatting and surfacing: Designing a layout that enables the querying and display of the archived thread data
Once complete, there will be a permanent historical record of the site that once was, with some additional annotation for context wherever it makes sense.
Can You Help?
Because automated web archives are rarely perfect, a significant portion of the old forum database is still missing.
If you frequented the FFHut forums back in the day—or if you happen to have any old digital relics saved on an old hard drive—any contributions are welcome. We are looking for:
- Saved HTML pages of old forum threads or character debates.
- Original avatar graphics, forum signatures, or site assets.
- Screenshots or clear memories of the original layout.