FortForge @TheFortForge

@QXThunder Hi, please join our Discord and create a Ticket so we can further assist with your issue.

⚠️ Due to an issue, we’ve temporarily disabled the option to have Follower Only assets. This means all Follower Only assets will be set to public while we investigate the issue. Want to private asset(s)? You may do so here: fortforge.dev/Dashboard #Fortnite #UEFN #FortForge

For creators: If anyone downloads your previously made Follower Only assets during this time, they will automatically be added as a follower once the issue is resolved.

@coolio_cocoa There were minor issues that were resolved.

FortForge is back online after an eventful weeks of downtime! With this, we've brought some nostalgic home page feel back, with a fresh Explore page. Check it out: fortforge.dev/explore #Fortnite #UEFN #FortForge

@Rydemptionnn That's what we're for!

@lim_creator Existing content will automatically be migrated to the new site. More info on how this will work will be coming soon, join our Discord to stay updated: discord.gg/sxzVGpWhMq

FortForge Builds is back, and is still free with tons of builds, but under a new domain! 🤩 New Home: fortforge.co.uk What this means: • You can now access the Fortnite Builds Archive again • All existing builds should be available • Builds site is faster and better optimized • The archive is now running independently from the main FortForge platform • Fresh Domain for the builds archive (make sure you update bookmarks) This is a big step forward in our plan which I shared a few days ago. With the Builds Archive separated, we can now focus on rebuilding the main FortForge site as a faster and more sustainable platform that can support ads and reduce our heavy reliance on donations. We’ll be sharing more updates very soon about the new main platform, account migration, and some timeframes. As always, let us know if you run into any issues in our Discord Server or under this post. 🐛 #FortForge #Fortnite #UEFN

@csilla_fn Can you reword this better so i can ensure i understood it correctly?

It has now been 3 days since our last update and 9 days since FortForge first went offline. Unfortunately there is still no major changes to say. FortForge continues to be offline due to a lack of funding and the costs of keeping the platform online. While we understand this has been/is frustrating for many users of the community, bringing the platform back online requires resources that we currently do not have. At this time, the platform continues to rely primarily on community donations and support. Every donation no matter the amount, helps us continue working toward a better future for FortForge. Many users have asked why we have not used Ads as a funding source. Initially, Ads were not a option due to the FortForge Builds archive (Fortnite Build Archive). Google listed that part of the platform as “illegal,” which prevented us from being approved for Ads. We explored several alternative Ad networks and monetization methods (Site Subscriptions) but most required a significantly larger user base than we currently have in order to generate meaningful revenue, and the other received massive backlash. Because of these limits we have, we have had to rely on community donations to help cover costs. Unfortunately donations alone have not been enough to keep the site online at this time. Any donation no matter how small, makes a difference to bringing the site up and helps support our efforts while we continue looking into rethinking Ads. See ways to donate here: fortforge.dev Stay up-to-date here: status.fortforge.dev #FortForge #Fortnite #UEFN

“Part of it” as in the Fortnite Build Archive part. Everything else is fine. Why we won’t do a Asset Forum in Discord? The Founder and CEO explained it in a recent Forum: “It's just mainly the freedom, we can do so much on the site which isn't possible on discord and there's a fair amount of bad actors in the UEFN space that some users don't want to be able to access their assets, so having our own site allows us to more easily moderate and manage stuff like this. I also don't want to just turn this into one of those asset sharing servers with a load of other people stuff circulating without them knowing, if its on site anyone can easily identify if something is their stuff where as not everyone might know the server is there.” Hope this helps clear up some things 🙂

@WreckedelkJr It’s a risk we’re looking into. We’re began rethinking Ads and moving the Builds Archive to a separate site, but it wont be quick and simple.

@chasingurlightt 💙

We want to provide everyone an update on the current status of FortForge: FortForge remains offline again due to lack of funding. Running and maintaining the platform requires high expenses, including server infrastructure, storage, bandwidth, development, and other services that keep everything running. For a while now, we’ve relied on community donations and support to help cover these monthly costs. Unfortunately the level of support needed to sustain the site has not been enough to keep the platform online. FortForge has always existed because of its community, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed, supported the platform, uploaded resources, reported bugs/issues, and helped the platform grow over the last few months. If funding and support become available, we would love to restore services. See ways to donate here: fortforge.dev Stay up-to-date here: status.fortforge.dev #FortForge #Fortnite #UEFN

FortForge remains offline. We rely on community donations and support to stay online. See ways to donate here: fortforge.dev Stay up-to-date here: status.fortforge.dev #FortForge #Fortnite #UEFN

@WreckedelkJr We’re unable to use Google Ads due to having Fortnite Builds hosted on our site.

FortForge is currently offline due to funding. We rely on community donations and support to stay online. fortforge.dev #FortForge #UEFN #Fortnite

An Update on the Future of FortForge: #FortForge #Fortnite #UEFN