Hey everyone! I’m excited to finally share the preliminary timeline for the Kandi Pad KPv5 Update.

There is a lot to cover, so I’ve broken this down into phases. Please keep in mind that all items and dates are tentative estimates. Because I'm balancing this with my personal availability, dates may shift or items may swap places as I work through the code. I’ll be updating this post regularly with progress reports and more accurate timing as we go!

Phase 1: Foundation & Community (Early March – April)
The first rollouts begin in early March with a focus on how the site looks and how we keep it safe.

1.1 | Site Overhaul

• Enhanced site design and behind-the-scenes restructuring to modernize and prep for all the new features.
• Gallery Revamp: Browse all patterns in one place (including both fuse bead and pony bead patterns at the same time).
• Forum topic restructuring and "spring cleaning".

1.2 | Moderation & Policy

• New Roles: Introduction of Pattern Quality Controllers (PQCs) to replace current "moderators".
• Community Mods: Certain users will be able to become site moderators.
• Updated Rules: New age restrictions and content policies (refer to my previous post (kandipad.com/forum/announcements/big-changes-coming-to-kandi-pad-28610403) for details).

Phase 2: Personalization (April – May)
Focusing on making your corner of Kandi Pad feel like yours.

2.1 | Customization: Custom site themes and profile customization (and yes, pronouns are finally being added!).

2.2 | Social: Updated notification settings/updates and a fresh batch of profile frames.

2.3 | Patterns: Numbered pony bead pattern image downloads.

Phase 3: Editor & Tutorials (May – June)

3.1 | Editor

• Major bug fixes and new tools: Rotate, Mirror, Lasso, Marquee, Move, etc.
• Updated color lists for fuse beads.
  3.2 | Tutorials:
• Revamp of the Tutorial Hub.
• Bug fixes and optimization

Phase 4: Beyond

• Miscellaneous: Whatever else I feel like doing or whatever the community needs most!

Note: As always, thank you for your patience. This is a massive undertaking, and I'll keep you posted as I progress through these items and provide status updates!

More information can be found here: kandipad.com/forum/announcements/kpv5-update-info-roadmap-97992058