What's New! 🎉
All the latest features, improvements, and fixes we've been shipping for Raid Train Express.
Awards & Slot Themes
- ✨ NewTrain Awards — organizers can create custom award categories with emoji badges. Participants vote for their favorites after the train ends, and winners earn profile badges!
- ✨ NewSlot Themes — organizers can now set optional themes for individual time slots so participants know what to sell during their turn.
Organizer Toolbox & Social Features
- ✨ NewDashboard search — quickly find your trains and contacts right from the dashboard.
- ✨ NewProfile links — add your Instagram, X, YouTube, Poshmark and other social links to your profile.
- ⚡ ImprovedContacts renamed to Friends for a more social, community-oriented feel.
- ✨ NewCollapsible Organizer Toolbox — all organizer management tools neatly tucked into a side panel so the train view stays clean.
- ✨ NewTrain Field Notes — organizers can jot down private notes for each train that participants never see.
- ✨ NewCo-organizer support — invite trusted friends to help manage your trains.
- ⚡ ImprovedTrain chat is now scoped to each session — cleaner conversations that stay relevant.
- ⚡ ImprovedNotifications now show user avatars and names so you can see who did what at a glance.
Block Users & Invite Fixes
- ✨ NewBlock user — you can now block anyone from contacting you or appearing in your trains.
- ✨ NewContact links on profiles — see a seller social and contact info right from their profile page.
- 🔧 FixedFixed the caboose nomination button sometimes not responding.
- 🔧 FixedFixed an issue where invite links were not working correctly for new users.
Invites, Theming & Beta Launch
- ✨ NewRe-send invite button — easily resend invitations to participants who missed the first one.
- ✨ NewEmail invites via Supabase — invite participants by email, even if they do not have an account yet.
- ✨ NewAdmin invite feature — site admins can send beta invitations to new users.
- ✨ NewShareable train link — copy a direct link to share your train on social media.
- ✨ NewCopy Lineup button — quickly copy your train lineup to share anywhere.
- ⚡ ImprovedFresh brand update — new theme, updated logo, and a vibrant color palette.
- ⚡ ImprovedBeta program info added to the landing page.
- ⚡ ImprovedIn-progress train view now shows more useful live information.
- 🔧 FixedFixed waitlist not updating correctly in some cases.
- 🔧 FixedFixed onboarding flow bug that could block new users.
- 🔧 FixedFixed caboose nomination edge case.
- 🔧 FixedFixed join-via-invite workflow not completing properly.
- 🔧 FixedFixed hero section display on light theme.
Live Billboard, Chat & Performance
- ✨ NewBillboard mode now includes caboose voting — viewers can vote right from the live display.
- ✨ NewBubble chat — pop-over chat experience so you can message without leaving the train view.
- ✨ NewBillboard is now accessible to anyone with train access, not just organizers.
- ✨ NewTrain details copy button — one click to copy all the important info.
- ⚡ ImprovedOverride declined applications — organizers can now re-approve previously declined applicants.
- ⚡ ImprovedSchedule shows only confirmed slots so your calendar stays accurate.
- ⚡ ImprovedTrain view now refreshes more smoothly with optimized polling.
- ⚡ ImprovedChrome extension now matches dashboard features for a consistent experience.
- ⚡ ImprovedOld read messages are automatically cleaned up to keep chat fast.
- 🔧 FixedFixed slot collision bug where overlapping time slots could be created.
- 🔧 FixedFixed Add Me button not working when editing slots.
- 🔧 FixedFixed thumbnail not saving correctly from the creation wizard.
- 🔧 FixedUsers can no longer accidentally rate themselves.
