SMF is a great forum system, one I've used quite a bit.
Stick with the older non-beta release. You can do without beta software on a production site :)
Are you having a front-end for the site? I can recommend SubDreamer http://www.subdreamer.com/
get the Lite version (it's free). It integrates with the forum so you only have to log in once and you can have front-page news items appearing in the forum.
It really is the mutt's proverbials :)
**EDIT** BTW, I love shooters :D
Stick with the older non-beta release. You can do without beta software on a production site :)
Are you having a front-end for the site? I can recommend SubDreamer http://www.subdreamer.com/
get the Lite version (it's free). It integrates with the forum so you only have to log in once and you can have front-page news items appearing in the forum.
It really is the mutt's proverbials :)
**EDIT** BTW, I love shooters :D