Community Suggestion: Allow for creating Custom 404 Error Pages on World Anvil
Allow for creating Custom 404 Error Pages on World Anvil
Feature Upgrade · World presentation layer · Created by Scalenex
declined
404-Error Customized-Error-Page World-Anvil Denied-Acess
What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?
We currently have the option to make custom DENIED ACCESS pages which is fun in lieu of the default “Multipass” Fifth Element Meme, but we do not have the option to make custom 404 ERROR pages. Right now default to a reference with Smaug the Dragon talking like Gollum which is funny but not an ideal fit for every theme or genre of world on World Anvil. Also, it is unclear with some users how the Denied Access page works. Some World Anvilite (including myself for a long time) believed that the Denied Access WAS the 404 Error page and then I got a rude awakening.How does this feature request address the current situation?
This will let users customize their options and add flavor and fun to their own worlds.What are other uses for this feature request?
This will help clarify the existing misconceptions on how the DENIED ACCESS page worksFollow up
My goal is to use my modified version of the "And I took it personally meme" for 404 errors https://www.worldanvil.com/i/5982803
The Team's Response
Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately, we have to decline it for technical reasons. Access denied error pages are handled by the world, which is why they can be customized. However, the 404 error is handled by the server globally, because it simply means that the URL couldn't be found. The server has no way of knowing which world the non-existing URL would belong to if it did exist, so per-world customizations can't be applied.
Current score
20/300 Votes · +5300 points
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by Snapps
on 2025-02-09 19:16 -
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by grinningsatyr
on 2025-02-05 17:39 -
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by Graylion
on 2025-02-03 08:24 -
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by Crusaderjack
on 2025-02-02 22:47 -
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by The Techno God
on 2025-02-02 20:06 -
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by Akmedrah
on 2025-02-02 09:56The programer in me cries out in joy at others wanting to customize error codes. The author in me cries in agony at the assistance of the programer in me.
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by Silenc3e3e
on 2025-02-01 04:10 -
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by Jupiter Melichios
on 2025-01-31 22:15 -
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by A Cute Velociraptor
on 2025-01-26 05:25 -
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by deleyna
on 2025-01-25 19:24 -
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by Brynn_bakerofpie
on 2025-01-25 02:28 -
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by JoellaKay
on 2025-01-25 01:01 -
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by oaster2000
on 2025-01-24 13:37 -
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by zevchafer
on 2025-01-23 22:26 -
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by Wordigirl
on 2025-01-23 19:28I believe that others have asked for this as well because it doesn't fit with all worlds. Plus, if you don't press back, it sometimes makes people get lost. I don't know how challenging it would be to implement, though. but if it is possible, I would love it. Thanks for suggesting. God bless.
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by DragonHeart[8787]
on 2025-01-23 17:23 -
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by ThorPacksHammers
on 2025-01-21 04:10 -
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by ss2020
on 2025-01-21 03:29 -
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by kitoypoy
on 2025-01-20 20:19I thought I was making a custom 404 page, but it was actually a "Denied Access" page. I think a custom 404 would be great. Is it possible?
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+300
by Scalenex
on 2025-01-20 19:21
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