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Craig
Joined: 01 May 2001
Posts: 109
Location: Herington, Ks
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| I think the new design looks cool. I say do it. |
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The Archmage
Joined: 06 Nov 2000
Posts: 1822
Location: Wakarusa, IN; USA
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2001 6:52 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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Do it. I really like the new design.
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Goldy_Bear
Joined: 13 Aug 2000
Posts: 2588
Location: Texas
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2001 7:53 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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I have a personal preference for the new color scheme. It is easier on the eye than the red.
Goldy
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Tiger
Joined: 29 Dec 1999
Posts: 3029
Location: Locked inside a tiger cage. Help!!!!
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2001 9:46 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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If the new design is just as well ordered and easy to navigate as the old one then I say it wouldn't hurt to switch over if it'll save you a few headaches down the road.
Just what are these problems you were talking about anyway that would surface down the road?? |
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Dragon
Joined: 29 Dec 1999
Posts: 558
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2001 11:34 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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As Majesty-Dragon creeps up to the 100k hits mark, I have been toying with the idea of doing a re-design on the whole site. Right now it is easy to navigate and easy to maintain, but there are a few internal things that I implimented at the beginning that will become a large hassle in the future. Basically I never imagined that the site would get as big as it did.
So I am looking for suggestions. Tell me what things you like and what things you don't like. I have a sample of a new design available as the picture 'o the day on Majesty-Dragon. Take a look at it and let me know how it compares to the current look.
Also, are there any features you wish the site had? There are quite a few things on the site that a lot of people don't know exist, but I am sure there are some that folks wish it had.
Anyway, give me your input, and I'll put together a plan of attack. Thanks for the help.
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Korben
Joined: 19 Jan 2001
Posts: 234
Location: Helsinki,Finland
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| Posted: Sun May 13, 2001 12:50 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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Actually I like the older better,
there are so many with that black backfound as here, so my opinion is don't change!
Korb
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Golem XV
Joined: 13 Jul 2000
Posts: 1330
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| Posted: Sun May 13, 2001 1:17 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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keep the current colors and use the layout of the new one thats just my opinion
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Goldy_Bear
Joined: 13 Aug 2000
Posts: 2588
Location: Texas
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| Posted: Sun May 13, 2001 5:27 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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quote:
Originally posted by Korben:
Actually I like the older better,
there are so many with that black backfound as here, so my opinion is don't change!
Korb
Can't teach an old dog new tricks. 
Goldy
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TaleSpinner
Joined: 08 Sep 2000
Posts: 2018
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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| Posted: Sun May 13, 2001 5:31 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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Hmm.. layout is fine, but the colours need more work.
Looking forward to seeing your new site!  |
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Dragon
Joined: 29 Dec 1999
Posts: 558
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2001 11:33 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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All good input, but so far I am no closer to an answer.
What problems are there with the current design? First of all everything is in one monster directory. Good web design?...no It is quite cluttered.
Another problem I would like to rectify is that the current layout is a bit graphic intensive. The graphics are not huge, but loading a lot of small graphics does take time, and I am certainly not wanting to waste anyone's time. The links page is also very graphic intensive, but I am not entirely sure that text is the best way to go either for it.
Outside of that, a lot of things are very nice about Majesty-Dragon. For one, I have an automated news system, and thanks to server side includes, adding new content is a breeze. I do think the general structure is easy to follow as well.
It is kinda funny, when I went through the last re-design phase, everyone hated that color red; but being the stubburn guy I am, I went with it. Anyone actually remember the old design? You can see a sample of the old look here.
Basically I want to get it at the very least cleaned up and organized better on the back end. That way I will be better prepared for Majesty 2! So, if you have any input at all on likes and dislikes, let me know.
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Tajma
Joined: 28 Nov 2000
Posts: 687
Location: Ottawa, ON
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2001 12:07 am Post subject: I need your opinion |
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Dragon, you can still kill the side buttons. There is a little trick with DHTML that lets you make a similar set of buttons with only 2 (instead of ... 16?) images. It involves image map + clipping images.
As you know, when you have an image on your website, the browser must open a seperate HTTP connection to get that image. So, a 200k file can sometimes be downloaded much faster than 10 10k files. Reducing the number of images eliminates that bottleneck.
Email me if you need more info.
As far as the layout goes, the new layout is more elegant IMHO.
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Tiger
Joined: 29 Dec 1999
Posts: 3029
Location: Locked inside a tiger cage. Help!!!!
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2001 12:28 am Post subject: I need your opinion |
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*grabbing Dragon by the collar of his shirt*
MAJESTY2????? WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MAJESTY2! TELL US! PLLLLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEE!
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The Archmage
Joined: 06 Nov 2000
Posts: 1822
Location: Wakarusa, IN; USA
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2001 6:11 am Post subject: I need your opinion |
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Let him go, Tiger...
The Archmage removed Tiger's hands from Dragons collar...
BECAUSE I'M GOING TO DO IT!!!!!.....
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Golem XV
Joined: 13 Jul 2000
Posts: 1330
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2001 6:42 am Post subject: I need your opinion |
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sigh he didnt say anything about it he might after E3 tho
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[This message has been edited by Golem XV (edited 16 May 2001).] |
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Dragon
Joined: 29 Dec 1999
Posts: 558
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| Posted: Wed May 16, 2001 3:31 pm Post subject: I need your opinion |
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| For now, let's just say Majesty 2 is a bit of wishful thinking. |
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