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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 5:55 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 7:35 pm |
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I love the new forum skin! Is going to take me a while to get used to it but it is amazing. Love the banner especially
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 7:38 pm |
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Joined: 04 June 2005 Posts: 13518 Location: Skógum Svíþjóðar Country:
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Yay I really appreciate all your comments, guys!
I know some of you want a lighter green color but from all the experimenting I did, a darker green is definitely more easier on the eyes. I have no problem making a second light green skin though if people want that option. The reason I chose this particular dark shade of slightly yellowy green is because of JF's header. I took the colors straight from there. That forest is all dark green and yellowy. A light shade of green (like the one in the Quick Reply box JF mentioned) would look very strange against such a dark header.
Eä - the header is the exact same size as the previous blue one. I kept the same dimensions.
JF - I did some more experimenting with text effects and this came out so I could try and do the same for the main site header?
Haldir mentioned having the usernames pop out a bit more by either making the font color lighter or darker - is this something everyone wants? I'm fine with either.
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 7:40 pm |
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Joined: 30 July 2008 Posts: 1331 Location: Off drinking tea somewhere Country:
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I think having user names in a different colour would be good. I think a darker colour would be better...
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 7:42 pm |
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Joined: 04 June 2005 Posts: 13518 Location: Skógum Svíþjóðar Country:
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I shall head over right now and tweak things around to see what comes out.
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 7:54 pm |
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Joined: 10 July 2005 Posts: 23149 Location: Where there are handsome heroes and sexy villains.. all that need some lovin' ;) Country:
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Well I don't know about other people, but after having spent time on AU with this colour green, I'm perfectly happy with it now. I love the colour of the text, as it compliments it perfectly. Is there another option for the background instead of black? I'm thinking perhaps if people still think the green is too dark, a different background colour might actually make it seem lighter. If that makes sense. I actually like the colour of the usernames, but if you want to try something else just to see, that might be good. Yes, I really like the text you did, so if you could try it for the header so we can see what it looks like. [/color]
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 7:58 pm |
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Joined: 30 December 2006 Posts: 3507 Location: Over the Edge of the Wild Country:
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It's definitely grown on me too. I think it was just the big change from blue that made it seem weird As for username color, I think a darker would make it less readable against the dark green backgrounds. Personally I think it looks just fine. I would suggest changing the background from black to a green that's so dark it looks black, it would flow better and not look quite as harsh against the green.
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:04 pm |
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Joined: 04 June 2005 Posts: 13518 Location: Skógum Svíþjóðar Country:
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We've always had a black background on A-U (or at least for as long as I've been a member) regardless of what color skin we've had in the past, so I just figured we'd continue with that. I prefer it myself, but if people want a darker shade of green, I could try that.
I added an underline to the username to make it stand out more. Bad idea or a keeper? I'm still trying to figure out how to make the links in posts stand out more without affecting all the topic title links and stuff. CSS can be tricky, haha.
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:07 pm |
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Joined: 30 December 2006 Posts: 3507 Location: Over the Edge of the Wild Country:
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Not sure about the underline. Right now it looks kinda weird, but it could just be one of those things that need to grow on me.
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:09 pm |
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Joined: 13 August 2006 Posts: 1407 Location: Montana Country:
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Wow everything looks so different!
It's gorgeous though - deep foresty green is up there on my favorite colors list, so of course I love this. XD The only real problem is that my signature clashes now, hahah. But then I saw the GORGEOUS buttons and forgot all about that. Great job!
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:12 pm |
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Joined: 04 June 2005 Posts: 13518 Location: Skógum Svíþjóðar Country:
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Anameleth - I'm not sure about it either (though several other forums I'm on have this) but I tried different colors on the font and it didn't look good at all, but since Haldir mentioned that the usernames should stand out a bit more from the rest, I figured this was a good middle-ground to try. But as with everything else, I'm just trying out things here. Not set in stone. Esteleth - Aw cheers! And yeah, I think we're all going to need new signatures now.
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:21 pm |
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Joined: 30 December 2006 Posts: 3507 Location: Over the Edge of the Wild Country:
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Yeah, there doesn't seem to be all that many other ways of making them stand out. I suppose just leaving it and see what people have to say about it is the best option My sig, luckily, doesn't look too shabby with the new colors. But I'll probably be changing anyway
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:32 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:36 pm |
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Joined: 04 June 2005 Posts: 13518 Location: Skógum Svíþjóðar Country:
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I didn't change anything as far as I know so maybe that was Arwen. Or maybe IE fixed some glitches.
I think the underlining looks weird too, but I'll see how many people are in favor of it before removing it.
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:37 pm |
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Joined: 16 March 2006 Posts: 20465 Location: Gondolin Country:
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I think the underline looks better, but it's up to everyone of course!
Also - did you just make the main green on the forum darker Eru/Arweb? It seems darker than when I was looking at the forum earlier. Not sure, but either way, I love the way it looks right now!! Much easier on the eyes. This is beautiful!
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Post subject: Re: New AU Layout Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:39 pm |
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Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 4717 Location: Middle-earth Country:
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I don't THINK I did anything, JF... MAGICKS. Personally I prefer the usernames un-underlined, but it's not a deal-killer for me. Fine either way. Dear lord I need a new set of graphics. Could my current set look any worse against the green? (I didn't do anything to the main green, so it must be Eru Or magicks.)
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