This is a small template edit that will show a message to your guests. At PAGE_CONTAINER template find the following code:
And above it add this code:
The message is hard coded but you can add a phrase if you want. At the screenshot below you can see how the message it will be
displayed to the guests. You can change the message to your likings, of course.
If such a mod already exists (I searched but could not see one) then please feel free to delete it.
Code:
<xen:if is="{$showBoardClosedNoticed}">
<p class="importantMessage">
{xen:phrase forum_is_currently_closed_only_admins_may_access}<br />
<a href="admin.php">{xen:phrase reopen_via_admin_control_panel}</a>
</p>
</xen:if>
And above it add this code:
Code:
<xen:if is="!{$visitor.user_id}">
<p class="importantMessage">Hello there guest and welcome to our forum!<br />
To gain full access you must <a href="{xen:link 'register/'}">Register.</a> Registration is free and it takes only a few moments to complete.<br />
Already a member? <a href="{xen:link 'login/'}">Login here</a> then!</p>
</xen:if>
The message is hard coded but you can add a phrase if you want. At the screenshot below you can see how the message it will be
displayed to the guests. You can change the message to your likings, of course.
If such a mod already exists (I searched but could not see one) then please feel free to delete it.