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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: heretic on April 17, 2001, 10:22:00 am

Title: The new look...
Post by: heretic on April 17, 2001, 10:22:00 am
2 banner ads?
Title: The new look...
Post by: Sushi on April 17, 2001, 11:09:00 am
I agree- they look wierd spaced out like that. Keep two, but put them next to each other at the top instead of one above the title, one below.

The other New Look criticism I have is the abbreviations on the sidebar. Just to be more new-user friendly, I humbly suggest changing "FS" to Freespace and "IW" to IWar.

Other that that, lookin' good!  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Fineus on April 17, 2001, 11:47:00 am
To be honest- this is a complete surprise to me, (though i've seen the look before, I didnt know it was going up today).

I dont like the 2 banners either- I'll have a word with the rest of the staff and try and get at least one removed.

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Warlock on April 17, 2001, 12:10:00 pm
I'm kinna partial to the old look myself  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/wink.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Fineus on April 17, 2001, 12:25:00 pm
I liked it, I prefer this- but I think some tweaking is in order personally.
Title: The new look...
Post by: Martinus on April 17, 2001, 12:35:00 pm
Nice work, the ad thing is a good point though. I thought I'd come to the wrong site the first time it was loading  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)
Title: The new look...
Post by: Darkage on April 17, 2001, 12:41:00 pm
I dont see any changes in the forum (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/frown.gif)why?

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Hyperion on April 17, 2001, 01:13:00 pm
I fear change  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/smile.gif) just kidding, very nice indeed but the abbreviations should be changed like Sushi said. Good work.

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Itsara on April 17, 2001, 03:35:00 pm
Nice change.  In my opinion i think it looks better.  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/smile.gif)
Title: The new look...
Post by: Shrike on April 17, 2001, 04:43:00 pm
**** !  I wasn't expecting the new look up yet!
Title: The new look...
Post by: Setekh on April 17, 2001, 05:03:00 pm
If we didn't do it gradually (not all the changes are in effect), we'd probably never get it done.  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/smile.gif)
Title: The new look...
Post by: CobaltStarr on April 17, 2001, 08:12:00 pm
The new look isn't even done yet either. I still had a bit of work to do on it before it was supposed to go up... But with my system currently packed up, I can't make the changes I need to in order for it to be finished...

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Kazan on April 17, 2001, 08:18:00 pm
I like it  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/smile.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Blackace237 on April 17, 2001, 09:42:00 pm
Well, I don't have my cool little staff thingy under my name yet, so I'll make a general user comment...  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)

I LOVE the new look! I liked the old one as well, but this is cool... funny thing is, both of my suggestions were already listed here: The banner, and the abbreviations.

Good work guys!

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Title: The new look...
Post by: NeoHunter on April 17, 2001, 09:45:00 pm
Nice layout. But do something about the banners. Such an eyesore in that layout. (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/smile.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Black Ace on April 17, 2001, 09:57:00 pm
Test test...

Ah yes, now no one will call me Blackace237...

From here on out it's Black Ace  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Shrike on April 18, 2001, 03:42:00 am
Okay, that's it!  I've had enough of your crap!  Pack your bags, you're outta here.

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Title: The new look...
Post by: NeoHunter on April 18, 2001, 08:55:00 am
Wow! That's the fastest term I've seen a HLP staff hold.  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Black Ace on April 18, 2001, 11:28:00 am
 
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Originally posted by Shrike:
Okay, that's it!  I've had enough of your crap!  Pack your bags, you're outta here.

  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/wink.gif)

Nooooooooooooooooooooo!  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/frown.gif)



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Title: The new look...
Post by: Fineus on April 18, 2001, 12:44:00 pm
LOL, he's joking dude  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/wink.gif)
Title: The new look...
Post by: Shrike on April 18, 2001, 05:42:00 pm
lol, I woulda thought the  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/wink.gif) would tip you off.   (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/lol.gif)
Title: The new look...
Post by: Ace on April 18, 2001, 09:45:00 pm
So now that there's a Black Ace in the FS community, and there is yours truly, Ace we can have kung-fu style fights over the zen and art of FRED2!
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Then again, this stuff gives even pokeman lovers nightmares... catch my drift?  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/wink.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Black Ace on April 18, 2001, 10:20:00 pm
 
Quote
Originally posted by Shrike:
lol, I woulda thought the   (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/wink.gif) would tip you off.    (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/lol.gif)

Uh...yeah, I got it... I WAS JOKING...

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Admiral LSD on April 19, 2001, 03:22:00 am
I like the new look, I didn't notice the two ads (unless its been fixed already) but I do have one problem however: We don't all run our desktops at 1024x768 and scrolling's a pain. Other than that,  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/icons/icon14.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Black Ace on April 19, 2001, 09:22:00 am
 
Quote
Originally posted by Admiral LSD:
We don't all run our desktops at 1024x768 and scrolling's a pain.

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Fineus on April 19, 2001, 10:25:00 am
Is multiple resolutions an issue? the formats more of a ***** to balance if it is, but I'd like to think everything was ok as it is (most people run at 1024x768 upwards anyway, but I understand that not everyone does).

Needless to say- we're talking over the improvments and so on, it's just a matter of time now...

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Sushi on April 19, 2001, 05:56:00 pm
One quick idea- since one very important chunk of HLP is the forums, I suggest you put a link to the forums close to the top of the page. Then, low-res users can get here without having to scroll down.

Besides, the Forums link is kinda buried as it is now.  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)



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Title: The new look...
Post by: NeoHunter on April 19, 2001, 11:41:00 pm
Try running the HLP in 800 by 600 pixels recolution. This is the lowest resolution most people view their computers at. If a user uses a 1024 by 768 resolution, he can still see the web site.

However, if you make the site at 1024 by 768 resolution, people who prefer 800 by 600 would have to change the resolution JUST to view HLP. That is not very user friendly. Think of the general audience before implementation.

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Admiral LSD on April 20, 2001, 01:15:00 am
The only reason I'm running at 800x600 at all is its the maximum clear resolution my crappy 14" monitor can comfortably handle. It can do 1024x768 in a pinch but text is too fuzzy to read. I plan to rectify this situation ASAP but until I can round up the capital to do so I'm stuck at 800x600.

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Grey Wolf on April 20, 2001, 04:17:00 pm
Have you seen the Flash version? It's pretty awesome. Can't wait until it's fully functional.   (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)

[This message has been edited by Grey Wolf 2009 (edited 04-20-2001).]
Title: The new look...
Post by: CobaltStarr on April 20, 2001, 06:56:00 pm
I originally designed the site to be viewable at 800x600 but Setekh made the banner too large... I plan to fix it once I can get to my system again... I've fixed the 2 banner ads thing 'tho...

[This message has been edited by CobaltStarr (edited 04-20-2001).]
Title: The new look...
Post by: Setekh on April 20, 2001, 10:32:00 pm
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Title: The new look...
Post by: Admiral LSD on April 21, 2001, 08:26:00 am
I don't mean to sound like I'm picking holes in the new look but I just noticed this: The purple colour used to indicate links that have been followed doesn't contrast well with the red background, maybe you could lighten it a bit?

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Title: The new look...
Post by: NeoHunter on April 21, 2001, 12:42:00 pm
I agree. Very hard to see what's written there. Do something about it. maybe a lighter colour. Like orange or light green.

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Woomeister on April 21, 2001, 03:57:00 pm
Apart from the purple links it looks great. It doesn't bother me too much, I know my way around this place (and I have bookmarks)  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)
Title: The new look...
Post by: CobaltStarr on April 21, 2001, 08:25:00 pm
I don't know why your seeing purple links... All I see is white ones (even the visited ones)...

After looking around for a bit 'tho, I have noticed that some of the pages have some probs with the new look, so I'm gonna have to do a lot of "house-cleaning" for everything to be right... I might get around to doing that soon...
Title: The new look...
Post by: Inquisitor on April 21, 2001, 10:50:00 pm
I see purple links too.

Hard to read, might want to adjust that style sheet  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/smile.gif)
Title: The new look...
Post by: NeoHunter on April 21, 2001, 11:29:00 pm
 
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Originally posted by CobaltStarr:
I don't know why your seeing purple links... All I see is white ones (even the visited ones)...

After looking around for a bit 'tho, I have noticed that some of the pages have some probs with the new look, so I'm gonna have to do a lot of "house-cleaning" for everything to be right... I might get around to doing that soon...

I hate to maintain web sites.


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Title: The new look...
Post by: CobaltStarr on April 22, 2001, 09:15:00 pm
 
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Originally posted by NeoHunter:
I hate to maintain web sites.

I don't... Usually...  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)
Title: The new look...
Post by: Fineus on April 23, 2001, 12:55:00 am
 
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Originally posted by CobaltStarr:
I don't know why your seeing purple links... All I see is white ones (even the visited ones)...

After looking around for a bit 'tho, I have noticed that some of the pages have some probs with the new look, so I'm gonna have to do a lot of "house-cleaning" for everything to be right... I might get around to doing that soon...

*May* have something to do with the default colours you have set up in your web browser (Tools > Internet options > Colours). Mine shows up as light and dark red.


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Title: The new look...
Post by: NeoHunter on April 23, 2001, 04:43:00 am
 
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Originally posted by CobaltStarr:
I don't... Usually...   (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)

Well, as a HLP staff, I think you are required to do so. Comes with the rank, kid. (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)

Anyway, I only do the development of the web sites. The maintenance I leave it to the owners to maintain themsleves. (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: CobaltStarr on April 23, 2001, 03:32:00 pm
I was kinda joking about the "Usually..." part... But sometimes there is that one site that becomes a true pain to maintain... But HLP isn't like that... It's actually kinda pushed me into expanding my web design/programming skills, and that's always a good thing...  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)

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Title: The new look...
Post by: Setekh on April 23, 2001, 06:49:00 pm
 
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Originally posted by CobaltStarr:
But sometimes there is that one site that becomes a true pain to maintain... But HLP isn't like that...

*breathes a sigh of relief*  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/wink.gif)
Title: The new look...
Post by: CobaltStarr on April 23, 2001, 09:08:00 pm
 (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/lol.gif) (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/biggrin.gif)