Hey again
The default layout will be pretty similar, with some minor changes. Admins can upload different skins or change the color schemes if they want to. I’ll see if I can upload a screenshot of the default version of phpBB 3.0 in a few minutes.
Also, as you know, we
should have a new logo for the new site.
I know that admin is working to get an indicator which will let you know if a feedback posting contains a scan. Some other custom ‘MODS’ may be added, I do not know of any more in the works.
Basic features of phpBB 3.0 include:
Private Messages:

Send to multiple recipients

Send to groups

Send Blind Carbon Copies (BCC)

Forward messages

Friends list works as address book

Attach files to PMs

PM Drafts

Conversation view

PM folders

PM filters

Export Messages
Search:

Search inside topics

Select multiple forums and categories to search

Search within topic titles only

Search within first post of a topic only
Polls:

Multiple options per user

Allow/disallow vote change
Usergroups:

Multiple group leaders

Set display colour for group members

Set group rank

Set group avatar
Profile View:

More user statistics on profile view

Signature on profile view

Usergroups on profile view
Attachments:

Attachments in posts and PMs

Automatic image thumbnails

Attach images, documents, video streams, archives

Multiple attachments allowed

Display attachments inline
Custom Profile Fields:

Add new fields on user profiles

Display them at registration

Display them on the profile view

Hide new profile fields

Support different data types
User Control Panel:

Manage subscribed topics & forums

Manage bookmarked topics

Manage saved drafts

Manage private messages

Manage usergroups

Manage friends and foes

Manage attachments
Friends and Foes:

Add other members as friends or foes

Posts by foes are hidden

Friends are shown in friends list
More Improvements For Users:

Bookmark topics

Subscribe to forums

Jabber/xmpp support for notifications

Mail or print topics

"You got beaten at posting notification"
There are also some really cool administration and moderation tools which I’m really psyched about.
Please note that admin reserves the right to limit/remove any of the above features as well as the right to add new features.
That being said, I’ve used a beta version of phpBB 3.0 before and it’s
really cool.
Expect more news about the new version of the forum in the next couple of weeks. ;)
Joel
