New Style Test [Archive] - The Northern Resistance

manofphat

10-23-2007, 01:00 PM

Hey guys,

For today I'm going to enable the new style I'm working on.
There is still a few things that I'd like to clean up but before I fully release the style I'd like to know of any issues that you guys may run into while using it.

I'm aware that the thank and groan functionality is no longer there, I found a new system that may work out better for all of us.

So anyway, hook me up with your comments!

The Killing Joke

10-23-2007, 01:09 PM

I would recommend changing the main fonts to something more smooth. If you can use a hierarchy structure, I'd recommend Calibri, then Verdana, then Tahoma for main fonts. That may help with some of the cramped text that I feel has always plagued our forums.

Also, "New Threads" aren't being shown effectively on the Home Page. Previously, they showed up in a BOLD font - now, nothing.

My 2 cents.

manofphat

10-23-2007, 01:11 PM

Thanks for the suggestion Rick.
Before I set this up I was actually looking at different fonts lol
I've never heard of Calibri. I'll take a look into that.
Verdana is the font it's using now.
I've always been a fan of Tahoma. I'll give it a go as well.

This is the kind of feedback I want guys. Keep it up!

WiseGuy

10-23-2007, 01:55 PM

looks PIMP

The banners however could use a redo, could you maybe make public the original slot that filled the banner so people can edit into those corners that cut in on it ?? Do you know what i mean ??

Just release a PSD with a layer that overlaps the corners. Or send me the original pic and i'll create the layer for you :)

But yea, either reduce the font size from 12 to 10 or change it to something sharper.

manofphat

10-23-2007, 01:59 PM

Sounds interesting. Can you maybe provide a picture with what your final result would be like Peter?

WiseGuy

10-23-2007, 02:16 PM

only if you give me sauce

The Killing Joke

10-23-2007, 02:22 PM

LOL - Somebody's missing a certain Website... What's wrong, `Wise? Not enough Furries here for you?

lefty

10-23-2007, 02:25 PM

helvetica for the font. nah, please dont.

EyeMaster

10-23-2007, 02:30 PM

Every posted thread comments are in a big balloon box now... makes for lots of scrolling!

SharpShooter

10-23-2007, 03:26 PM

I LIKE IT!!!

manofphat

10-23-2007, 03:32 PM

only if you give me sauce

I just gave all my sauce to Dave's mom

Every posted thread comments are in a big balloon box now... makes for lots of scrolling!

Picture it without signature images ;)

Xzinum

10-23-2007, 03:35 PM

Me likey very much. One question though, do you really need the RE: New Style test at the top of every single post in the thread? It's a little redundant.

The Killing Joke

10-23-2007, 03:49 PM

That idea came from the Department of Redundancy Department...

manofphat

10-23-2007, 03:54 PM

Me likey very much. One question though, do you really need the RE: New Style test at the top of every single post in the thread? It's a little redundant.

That was an easy one. Done ;)

The Killing Joke

10-23-2007, 04:00 PM

I've got a challenge for you! How about if you put some STATS into that bar? Like the number of posts, donated to date, etc, that's clogging up the right side?

manofphat

10-23-2007, 04:38 PM

I've got a challenge for you! How about if you put some STATS into that bar? Like the number of posts, donated to date, etc, that's clogging up the right side?

Easy and disgusting! lol
I figure that room on the right is going to be there anyways. We might as well put it to good use.

I think that if we were to move that stuff to the top bar then shit would look really clogged up, especially under lower resolutions. It wouldn't wrap well.

I agree that we could put SOMETHING cool up there. But I don't think moving everything from the right would be feasible.

Knight Templar

10-23-2007, 04:40 PM

It is big and bubbly. It does look different, that's for sure.

Stremes

10-23-2007, 05:18 PM

I kinda like it.. different but nice. works with my Smart Bar theme too lol

Blitz Ap0C 552

10-23-2007, 05:38 PM

I like it.

SKULLCRUSHER

10-23-2007, 06:17 PM

Looks really crisp and solid... damn, I wonder who found this theme.

Works for me Winston, will let you know if I find anything funky... other then your Mom that is.

Edit: Addon - Can you please add a link at the top navigation bar for the sunshine gurl..... I am lost without it.

manofphat

10-23-2007, 06:50 PM

Looks really crisp and solid... damn, I wonder who found this theme.

Edit: Addon - Can you please add a link at the top navigation bar for the sunshine gurl..... I am lost without it.

Dammit I forgot to mention! Gerry is the one that located this gem so you can all thank him for it!

I've added the SunShine girl link under the Quick Links button :)

Fabulous D

10-23-2007, 07:04 PM

half life orange! sweet!

ps mano my mom says ty for the sauce and she hopes you liked your dirty sanchez ;)

Cleavage Monkey

10-23-2007, 07:10 PM

Dammit I forgot to mention! Gerry is the one that located this gem so you can all thank him for it!

Gerry...who did you bounce some of the styles off of ???? Besides I told you I liked the pink and purple with the butterflies...thanks for not listening to me :(

manofphat

10-23-2007, 07:48 PM

Do you guys like the way the posts are setup now (information on right) or do you guys like it on the top better?

trapster

10-23-2007, 07:53 PM

this is actually nice! gj guys!

Cleavage Monkey

10-23-2007, 08:06 PM

I like being on top better.....but the forums look nice the way they are now :)

SKULLCRUSHER

10-23-2007, 08:10 PM

Looks ever so yummy. I like Kathy on top also.

EyeMaster

10-23-2007, 09:38 PM

Same here, I like Kathy on top too, well so far it's only been in my dreams...

Gerry, Thanks for giving Winston more work by finding another forum style.

Who am I missing here? Anyone else to thank or dream of?

Doolittle

10-23-2007, 10:44 PM

Dream of a land where the mountains are boobies and it rains chocolate syrup.

Kura

10-23-2007, 11:06 PM

Dream of a land where the mountains are boobies and it rains chocolate syrup.

ie chocolate rain?

SKULLCRUSHER

10-23-2007, 11:07 PM

That works for me Darcy.

Winston, can you make the New post quantity show in a brighter colour other then grey.

manofphat

10-23-2007, 11:34 PM

You mean on the homepage welcome block Gerry?

SKULLCRUSHER

10-24-2007, 12:06 AM

Yes sir

manofphat

10-24-2007, 12:32 AM

I've made the new posts display larger in the welcome block.

But PHOOSH! Back to the old theme for now!

The Killing Joke

10-24-2007, 08:09 AM

But PHOOSH! Back to the old theme for now!

"Phoosh!"? Wtf, stop teasing and pick a damn theme!

manofphat

10-24-2007, 09:54 AM

k I made up my mind. This one is here to stay!

The Killing Joke

10-24-2007, 09:56 AM

Now fix your sig - I see a horizontal scroll bar on yours.

Manofscrollbarsig FTL!

:))

WiseGuy

10-24-2007, 02:53 PM

this sideways thing is way better.... but running it in a small window at work im getting owned. i can only make it big enough so that my body can cover the view from my managers desk :P and thats like about 900px wide haha :)

The Killing Joke

10-24-2007, 02:56 PM

Quick solution - move your desk.

:))

Knight Templar

10-24-2007, 03:11 PM

Low-Res me is still screwed :(

The Killing Joke

10-24-2007, 03:19 PM

How low-res are we talking?

Fabulous D

10-24-2007, 08:41 PM

low rez prophet low... thats as low as you can get...

Knight Templar

10-25-2007, 03:19 PM

1020x768, pretty low. What sucks is the only useful part (where the writing is) of the page is 5 inches long. Fabby can tell you how that's not enough inches.

I wouldn't mind if I couldn't see the sidebars, but instead the reason I read the forums is cramped into a space less than half as big as the page

The Killing Joke

10-25-2007, 03:22 PM

I see your point - as I'm using the same resolution here at work - but you can't tell me that's what you're using at home too, is it?