We're currently planning to "upgrade" the forum software to a more sophisticated one to curb with the huge number of users. Do give a vote on what you wish to have here as you will still be the ones using the community forums for theme support. 
Key Features:
Fixed layout issues when using default tapestry
Added extra case for nodes per row setting in default tapestry to prevent division by zero errors
Fixed custom background image functionality; improved CSS declarations
Fixed theme not loading child theme CSS files properly
Current Issues:
None for now
Key Features:
Sharing a post on Facebook will now display its thumbnail properly
Default tapestry will show all content by default regardless of node height setting.
Node height setting has been replaced by 'Nodes per Row'.
Added support for 'automatic-feed-links' theme feature. Custom RSS feeds will no longer be allowed.
Improved usability and styling of search box. Props to issue owner (Issue #152).
'Popular Posts' in multi-tabbed sidebar now require WordPress.com Popular Posts plugin to work.
Current Issues:
Default tapestry will produce a PHP error if nodes per row setting is set to 0
Custom background function is not working as intended
Layout breaks when default tapestry contains a number of posts that is not a multiple of 'nodes per row' option
http://markmaunder.com/2011/zero-day-vu … ss-themes/
As such, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you update the timthumb script to its latest version to fix the security hole.
Two ways to patch the theme for timthumb:
1. Download timthumb and overwrite the file at /wp-content/themes/arras/library/timthumb.php:
http://timthumb.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/timthumb.php
2. If you are not using timthumb as your primary thumbnail management method, you can simply replace timthumb.php with a blank file.
3. Download Arras 1.5.1.2 with TimThumb functionality removed:
http://arras-theme.googlecode.com/files … mthumb.zip
There may be plans to remove timthumb support for the next major version of the theme, in favour of WordPress' built-in post thumbnail system. I'll give more details about it in the next future.
]]>Changes:
- Updated timthumb script to 1.3.4 to fix zero day security vulnerability
We're currently planning to "upgrade" the forum software to a more sophisticated one to curb with the huge number of users. Do give a vote on what you wish to have here as you will still be the ones using the community forums for theme support.
I'm still in the midst of discussion with the WordPress people on pushing 1.5.1.1 for auto-update users.
Featured Changes
- Fixed fatal error on Arras_Widget_Tag_Cloud in WordPress 3.2.
- Added completed translation language files
- Numerous updates to third-party scripts
- Numerous bug fixes
EDIT (16/07/11): Uploaded 1.5.1.1 to fix array_unique and "cannot modify header information" errors.
]]>In case you have not noticed yet, there are some changes made to the Community Forums. I'll just summarize some on it over here:
New General Discussion Forums
I have decided to wipe clean and revamp the General Discussion forums due to the number of redundant topics in there. Right now the forums has its own specific set of rules, so be sure to read them.
Private Messaging, Polls
I guess these two are self-explanatory.
Similar Topics
You can now view links to similar topics at the bottom of each forum topic in order to help you further in finding your answers. This feature is for registered users only.
Tagging Other Users (BETA)
You can now tag other users in your forum posts and he/she will be informed. For example, @zy.
User Warning System / Spam Links Control (BETA)
A basic user warning system is now in place to give warning (and a ban) to users who violated the forum guidelines. Also, an extension is also in place to delete any new users spamming suspicious links especially when they have less than 5 posts.
That's all for now!
]]>Note that from this release onwards, the theme will be located in that URL. The 1.4 release of Arras will still be available (not sure if WordPress Themes Directory's people decide to remove it). here:
http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/arras-theme/
Let's try to keep all replies regarding this release here. Thanks.
]]>Featured Changes:
Added RTL language support.
Fixed missing menus when no theme location does not have any allocated menus.
Existing Issues:
Credits option not working (My development blogs do not have this issue).
Certain category options in home page might not be working properly.
Classical Gamer Users: This release candidate will be compatible with the upcoming 1.0 beta of the child theme. It will be available shortly.
]]>Using this beta release of Arras Theme might blow up your production version of WordPress, so be cautious.
Kinda lazy to list out the key features for this update, but you can view them here:
http://code.google.com/p/arras-theme/source/list
Key Features
Added new alternative styles (blue, red, green, orange, violet). Legacy stylesheet will be added in future betas.
Added custom post types and taxonomies support in theme options.
Key Features
Added Archives and Redirect page templates.
Added number of comments in traditional tapestry.
Added featured categories multiple selection and thumbnails display options for featured stories sidebar widget.
Added featured categories multiple selection, post count, comments count, thumbnails display options for multi-tabbed sidebar widget.
Added one more menus above the header. Works only in WordPress 3.0.
Added one more set of featured categories in homepage.
Added multiple selection of categories for home layout sections. Added settings to disable/enable them.
Added auto thumbnails function. Theme will automatically grab the first image from post if no featured image is specified. Can be disable in theme options.
Major Changes
Added 'arras_beside_nav' & 'arras_beside_top_menu' action hooks for social icons navigation.
Removed legacy.css (dropping support).
Removed arras_strip_content. Slideshow and node-based tapestry nodes now use WordPress excerpts. Users can adjust excerpt limit in theme options.
This version also includes all changes made to 1.4.4b1.
Classical Gamer Users: This beta release does not work with the current version of the child theme (0.9.2). A separate beta release will be available for download along with new features and bug fixes.
]]>This minor release is targeted for the upcoming WordPress 3.0.
WordPress 2.9 users should still be able to use this release.
Key Features
Added theme settings import and export functions.
Added author template.
Theme location support in WordPress 3.0 for menus.
Post offset in homepage is now disabled by default. Added options to turn on offset on featured posts and news posts.
Thumbnail sizes are now based on tapestry. Added options to adjust any thumbnail size registered by Thumbnails API.
Integrated Regenerate Thumbnails plugin. Added an option to regenerate your thumbnails upon saving.
Added Thumbnails API to allow child theme developers to add custom image sizes for use in both thumbnail functions.
Revamped tabbed sidebar widget code. Child theme developers can add/remove tabs using action/filter hooks.
Added target="_blank" to social media links (Twitter & Facebook).
Added filters to arras_post_class, arras_single_post_class & arras_body_class.
Added 'arras_quick_nav' action hook to allow developers to add new social icons.
Added 'arras_init' action hook for child themes loading.
Major Changes
Fixed several issues with attachment template.
Single thumbnail will not display missing thumbnail image if post thumbnail is not found.
Adjusted HTML registrations for sidebars. Widgets without a title should not break the page layout now.
Removed sidebar-single.php.
Removed Secondary Sidebar #2.
Fixed several HTML validation errors.
Classical Gamer Users: This beta release does not work with the current version of the child theme (0.9.2). A separate beta release will be available for download along with new features and bug fixes.
]]>Arras Theme 1.4.3.1 is now available for download:
http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/down … .4.3.1.zip
Change Log
Improved child theme support
Added Tapestries API
Added Custom Logo feature, removed Custom Header function
Added Facebook profile icon link option
Support for WP 3.0's menu system
Improved behaviour with WP post thumbnails
Tweaks to single post template
Optimized front-end code for faster loading
Added one-page column template
Tweaks to overall theme appearance
Several bug fixes
Change Log
Added option to set the number of words to limit in Node Based display type
Added option to display date and comments count in post thumbnails for archive pages
Added option to apply background from top of the page
Added option to edit 'Featured #1' and 'News' headings
Made tweaks to the theme options page (added thumbnails FAQ, notices during theme upgrade)
Made some tweaks for default and legacy styles (brought back boxes for node-based posts in legacy style)
Fixed navigation sub-menus appearing under the featured slideshow
Fixed custom background not appearing fully when content height is shorter than browser window
Fixed footer widgets' list items having equal heights
Fixed one column layout alignment issues
Fixed alignment issues in node-based display style
Fixed 'Hide Text' function in custom header not working properly