Overview

Problem: Server communities in MMORPGs are fragmented across chats and forums — it’s hard to find groups and coordinate.

Solution: GuildPost — a Django-based bulletin board with categories (Tanks, Healers, DPS, etc.), threaded replies, email notifications, and newsletters.

Technologies: Python, Django 4.2, Django ORM, django-tinymce, DRF (optional), Bootstrap.

Result: Centralized hub for announcements and coordination; faster team formation; higher community engagement.

Key Features

• Email-based registration with one-time code and password recovery.
• WYSIWYG editor for posts (titles, rich text, images, video links).
• Predefined categories (Tanks, Healers, DPS, Traders, Guildmasters, etc.).
• Replies with private moderation: accept/delete; email notifications.
• Newsletters: admin HTML campaigns; profile subscriptions.
• Light/Dark themes; timezone display for server and user.
• Security: CSRF/XSS protection, safe forms, ORM queries.

Run Locally

1. Download and extract the archive from MEGA.
2. Create a virtual environment and install requirements (Windows/Linux) — see README.md in the repo.
3. Create .env (use .env_example), run migrations, create superuser.
4. Start: python manage.py runserver → open http://127.0.0.1:8000.

Demo Video