View Full Version : Do this to make R-E Forums Better!
Garden_Pigeon
18-09-2005, 08:24 PM
Hi,
On the Planet Xbox 360 Forums (http://forums.planetxbox360.com/), where all the links are one of them says The Arcade. People who are registered play those games and the person with the highest score, it shows up when they post. E.g: Say I got the highest score on "Spank the monkey", it would show "Winner of Spank The Monkey" under my name on my posts.
Planet Xbox 360 uses vBulletin, So I was wondering if it was possible to do that on the R-E forums?
[This isn't advertising, I am only comparing the 2 forums and suggesting things to make R-E forums better.]
Charlie
18-09-2005, 08:33 PM
People were talking about having the arcade in, hopefully they'll put it in.
None of you guys would win any of the games though, I'm just too damn good. :P
Fierce_LiNk
18-09-2005, 08:41 PM
Yeah, they're called Custom User titles. I dunno, it may seem like a good idea to some, but not really to me.
I think this would be a cool idea, its a gaming forum so why not add some games that we can all compete in :D
Fierce_LiNk
18-09-2005, 09:07 PM
Hmm, good point. Why not, eh? :)
Retro_Link
18-09-2005, 09:20 PM
Yeah could be fun!
Dieter
18-09-2005, 09:45 PM
For starters, I'd like to see that 3/4th of the way squishyness of the forums disappear. Yeah, you've probably heard it a million times, but I feel like I'm looking left the whole time, which gets annoying.
The game thing would be pretty cool yeah.
For starters, I'd like to see that 3/4th of the way squishyness of the forums disappear. Yeah, you've probably heard it a million times, but I feel like I'm looking left the whole time, which gets annoying.
i agree, got to keep looking to the left, the big grey area is just sitting their doing nothing, unless your planning something with it?
Dieter
18-09-2005, 09:58 PM
i agree, got to keep looking to the left, the big grey area is just sitting their doing nothing, unless your planning something with it?
Even if they were to put something there, it'd still make for uncomfortable forum-viewing. And this is a forum. Obviously.
It's hard getting used to this clinical look. The CE colours were....warmer or something. I'm sure that the staff have enough on their plates but I'd like to request a slight redesign :no:
Maybe in the future theyre might be a choice of skins? So you could choose to your tastes/moods
RoadKill
18-09-2005, 10:10 PM
Nothing is finer than the colour scheme we had previous to the old colour scheme...
http://web.archive.org/web/20031001071747/http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/cubeeurope/index.cgi
That is a million times better.
Nothing is finer than the colour scheme we had previous to the old colour scheme...
http://web.archive.org/web/20031001071747/http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/cubeeurope/index.cgi
That is a million times better.
But it's purple though.. And Rev isn't purple..
EEVILMURRAY
18-09-2005, 10:23 PM
I'd back any crusade to make this forum not retina burning white.
Eddage
18-09-2005, 10:25 PM
Nothing is finer than the colour scheme we had previous to the old colour scheme...
http://web.archive.org/web/20031001071747/http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/cubeeurope/index.cgi
That is a million times better.
That literally hurt my eyes :weep:
Anyway, I think the arcade deely is a great idea, could provide some fun entertainment to fill all those empty voids
Ashley
18-09-2005, 10:26 PM
Right to address several issues:
1. We dont think your advertising Garden Pidgeon, don't worry.
2. An arcade is possible, but its known as a hack (more of a mod then a hack but thats just semantics) and only the license holder can download hacks. So i've got to see about that with Tim as I believe he is the license holder.
3. I'll tell Jan about the whole size issue we've got going on. Im sure he knows but I'll see what his word is.
4. The officialish word is yes we're planning new schemes based on old site schemes but Jimmeny Cricket ladies and gentlemen, its been like four days since we've launched. Let us get our breath back.
5. Take care and party hard.
6. The forum is grey, not white :P
Fierce_LiNk
18-09-2005, 10:35 PM
Bluddy hell. It's a message board, not an English exam. It's ok to make mistakes like that.
Garden_Pigeon
18-09-2005, 10:35 PM
Yes but the weirdest part is I still havent got any http://www.revo-europe.com/forum/images/revo-europe/buttons/reputation.gif
points from anyone for trying to find ideas to make R-E a funner place :wink:
That is indeed very weird......
Tyson
18-09-2005, 10:39 PM
I agree with Fierce Link. Probably for different reasons.
It just doesn't seem like it fits the theme, and I also think it looks a little tacky. Also, it would be like re-adding post counts-ish.
Dieter
18-09-2005, 11:02 PM
But it's purple though.. And Rev isn't purple..
IIRC, the rev will be out in several colours, so that's not really an issue :)
EEVILMURRAY
18-09-2005, 11:05 PM
6. The forum is grey, not white :P
The bits around the posts are white. Unless it's such a light shade of grey paint cannot detect.
Fierce_LiNk
18-09-2005, 11:08 PM
The colours aint an issue at the moment. We do have the option for multiple "skins" and our staff will get round to implementing them. But, it will take time. We have only just launched and things are quite hectic around here.
Ganon
19-09-2005, 12:56 AM
I don't have a major issue with the colours, in fact I love the main site design. The only problem I have is that everything feels a little cluttered. But as the admins have said, the new site has barely been up a week, so I'm sure people's problems will be solved over time.
I'm just interested into what the staff feel about Revolution not being the final name for the console. Many sites are now saying it isn't, mainly due to the disapearance of the name on the console itself. Does this mean you will have to change your website address again, and ask people to click a link to visit the new site? If so, I feel so sorry for you guys! (Please note, I know little about website "stuff" so I may be over exaggerating what is a minor issue.)
Lammie
19-09-2005, 02:33 AM
It's hard getting used to this clinical look. The CE colours were....warmer or something. I'm sure that the staff have enough on their plates but I'd like to request a slight redesign
Request denied! We just spent the last month frantically redesinging the place. Not again, FOR A LONG TIME PLEASE! Although some alternative styles for the forums are on the cards, but it takes alot of work to get them looking tip-top.
So for the moment the forums may appear to only take up 3/4 of the screen for some people becuase you probably have a screen rez higher than 1024*768. The forums are aligned left and are set at the same width as the main site as to create continuity between the two.
We try as hard as possible to make sure as many people as possible are happy with the design, but alas, we just arent good enough to make everyone totally pleased!
Ganon, check these threads:
http://www.revo-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116
http://www.revo-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250
Platty
19-09-2005, 02:36 AM
personally im very happy with our new colours, gives us a new kinda grown up look which is fitting for the revolution! or something....
Ganon
19-09-2005, 03:59 AM
Ganon, check these threads:
http://www.revo-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116
http://www.revo-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250
Ah ok, sorry for posting the question yet again.
Dieter
19-09-2005, 05:24 AM
Request denied! We just spent the last month frantically redesinging the place. Not again, FOR A LONG TIME PLEASE! Although some alternative styles for the forums are on the cards, but it takes alot of work to get them looking tip-top.
So for the moment the forums may appear to only take up 3/4 of the screen for some people becuase you probably have a screen rez higher than 1024*768. The forums are aligned left and are set at the same width as the main site as to create continuity between the two.
We try as hard as possible to make sure as many people as possible are happy with the design, but alas, we just arent good enough to make everyone totally pleased!
I forgot about the multiple skin options, sorry :no:
If so, could there be a '1280*1024' or higher skin for the forums? I don't know vbullitin but it might be possible to redo each skin in a wider format. Please don't shoot me if this isn't possible :aww:
Eddage
19-09-2005, 03:10 PM
I don't know why everyones complaining, I like thelook of the site and couldn't give two hoots about the grey to the right, it doesn't really detract anything from my viewing pleasure!
Retro_Link
19-09-2005, 05:27 PM
I don't know why everyones complaining, I like thelook of the site and couldn't give two hoots about the grey to the right, it doesn't really detract anything from my viewing pleasure!
I agree, that strip doesnt bother me at all, and i do like the format andcolour sceme;
Think i prefered the colours on the old board though; blue and grey.
Offerman
19-09-2005, 05:32 PM
The thing to remember is its not just one persons forums, or a collective group. Its everybodys, so how about a vote for whats wanted and what is not.
And people bloody moaned at me for being a dictator. My head is really starting to get done in here.
Dieter
19-09-2005, 05:36 PM
And people bloody moaned at me for being a dictator. My head is really starting to get done in here.
You ARE a dictator..... OF YOUR COCK :awesome:
Never mind me :woops:
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