1 (edited by Scripter 2007-05-05 15:16)

Topic: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

Links:
http://www.openwings.zephyrhosting.net/forum/
http://openwings.co.nr
http://openwings.uni.cc

Style:
We got a dark skin & I'm working on a light one.

Mods:
PBB ChatBox 2.0
PunArcade
Colored Usergroups 1.0.2
Affiliates Mod 1.0
Reputation Mod
Cash Mod with Shop Mod
Private Messaging Mod

Plugins Installed:
Forum cleanup
Broadcast Email
Global topic
User management
Languages and styles
DB management
Clear Cache

Registration Page:
http://www.openwings.co.nr/register.php

That's about it. Tell me things I should change, things I should do and things I shouldn't do. Registering wouldn't hurt me wink oh and posting also wink

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

The skin looks good, but I miss the title and the topic/forum icons.
The absence of the title could represent an usability problem.

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

the skin looks exactly similar to the new hyi skin smile.

Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

No other comments?

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

i like black.  have you considered a logo at the top?  slick looking site.

Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

eric235u wrote:

i like black.  have you considered a logo at the top?  slick looking site.

Yes I have...just don't have the time to make one.

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

A few observations and suggestions:
- The blue colours used for the links, and the green used for usernames are quite hard on the eyes. Just not enough contrast.
- You should consider increasing the height of the background image used in the table headers, as if you increase the text size in your browser it doesn't cover the entire block.
- Adding a slight background texture to the body might make it look better, as the "glass" effects used for the headers stands out a bit much in comparison to the more minimalist look you seem to be aiming for with the rest of the page.
- As already mentioned, a logo might be a good idea, but just adding your sites name in a larger font there would make it look a bit less empty.

Other than that, I kinda like it smile

Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

I just added text on the banner, how do you guys like it?

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

I see almost the entire word "Wings" in the header and then "OpenWings" what seems like about 500 pixels to the right.

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

pogenwurst wrote:

I see almost the entire word "Wings" in the header and then "OpenWings" what seems like about 500 pixels to the right.

Could you take a picture of it?

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

It looks a bit different now, but it's still messed up.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3459/screenshotig1.th.png

I'm using Fx 2.0.0.3 on Ubuntu Linux 7.04.

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

Try now, I think I fixed it. background was on repeat.

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

Now I don't see any text at all. hmm

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

pogenwurst wrote:

Now I don't see any text at all. hmm

Yeah I took the text off. I'm going to try something.Is there a way I can make an image but with a transparent bg. I want to add the bg and the text seperatly.

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

Yes, just set the image to have a transparent background in whatever image editor you use.

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

pogenwurst wrote:

Yes, just set the image to have a transparent background in whatever image editor you use.

The problem is I only have paint. I'm going to have to ask someone. Thanks for the help pogenwurst.

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

The blue link text is blinding. Can't see looking at it for more than a few seconds.

If you're looking for a small, free image editor with alpha transparency support, you can try here.

Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

^Thanks a lot man.

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Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

You might also want to take a look at Paint.NET. It's free, it's powerful, and it has a low learning curve. It's one of the few things I miss about Windows.

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20 (edited by Scripter 2007-04-30 22:22)

Re: OpenWings Updates: May 5th

nvm not fixed :@

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