TW Centre has had a re-vamp - The Org needs one too

[Kagemusha]

The Org is not simply about flashy outlook. I think many of us are here becouse of the unique and friendly atmosphere,which you cant create by changing the look of things.

[Sasaki Kojiro]

You mean you like this:

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[MSB]

The Org is not simply about flashy outlook. I think many of us are here becouse of the unique and friendly atmosphere,which you cant create by changing the look of things.

Yes, but (most) people join for the flashy feel and style. I don't think many actually look at how friendly the forum is before they sign up.

[MSB]

Actually I was just looking at the forums when I mentioned the re-vamp. I looked at the main page a few weeks ago and it was all flashy then. The Org needs to follow suit, reorganize and make itself better than that TWC could ever be..

[naut]

Hmmm, I understand what your saying.

Is there a way to make a modern, and yet friendly look?

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[naut]

New icons, definitely.

Not to flame or bash, but our forum set-up is much more homely than theirs.

EDIT: And we actually outstrip them in number (and quality) of posts and number (and quality) of threads

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[Sasaki Kojiro]

I don't get it. I looked at the forums and they are ugly too. Maybe I'm just spoiled be the Sword Dojo skin.

Seriously, who thought brown text on a tan background was a good idea. If the guild skin is that bad just use one of the others.


Also, I think your theory is off. The .com forums were always the biggest and it's ezBoard for christ's sake.

[MSB]

If the guild skin is that bad just use one of the others.

The Guild skin is not bad: It just needs updating to come with the age of M2.

[naut]

The Guild skin is not bad: It just needs updating to come with the age of M2.

You mean there should be two? I guess it would be nice.

[caravel]

I don't get it. I looked at the forums and they are ugly too. Maybe I'm just spoiled be the Sword Dojo skin.

Seriously, who thought brown text on a tan background was a good idea. If the guild skin is that bad just use one of the others.

I think it's ugly as well, and it's slow. It's the same software we have here (Vbulletin). Fair enough, the portal integrates the site and forums, but apart from that there is nothing that spectacular about it. The Sword Dojo skin is based on the standard Vbulletin skin which is easy on the eyes and user friendly.

What some people fail to realise is that those types of highly graphical websites are much heavier on the bandwidth, which is all important.

Also, I think your theory is off. The .com forums were always the biggest and it's ezBoard for christ's sake.

True enough, but I do think alot of their membership is down to support requests.

[naut]

What some people fail to realise is that those types of highly graphical websites are much heavier on the bandwidth, which is all important.

Very True.

[Andres]

What's the fuzz about?

I prefer the Org. I like the friendly and funny atmosphere and I love the RTW and MTW skin of the forums. If they would change it in a flashy, fancy site, I wouldn't even notice because I'd stick to the good ol' RTW or MTW skin.

Other people might prefer the TW Center, wether for the different atmosphere or the flashy website.

Others are member of both fansites, and enjoy them both equally.

Since when is there a competition between TW fan sites?

Do we need a competition between Tw fansites ? Does it matter if for instance the TWCenter has 150 people viewing and the Org only 100 ? Who cares?

We can co-exist peacefully, can't we?

As long as we are all happy.

[MSB]

Is there a way to make a modern, and yet friendly look?

Yes. You make sort of "mini-dialog boxes" on the page's background. You gradient the box's bar in two similar warm(ish) colours and separate a header using a similar bar. You also have a navigation bar down the side that make's the site very easy to navigate. All together the site looks smooth and clean with out looking too un-friendly and industrial.

And it is all about competition. TW Centre is stealing Org members due to it's good looks. The Org needs to become the unofficial home of TW by having a serious re-vamp.

[naut]

Yes. You make sort of "mini-dialog boxes" on the page's background. You gradient the dialouge bar in two similar warm(ish) colours and separate a header using a similar bar. You also have a navigation bar down the side that make's the site very easy to navigate. All together the site looks smooth and clean with out looking too un-friendly and industrial.

I see what you mean.

But I agree with AndresTheCunning and Manco Capac. A Re-vamp would be nice, although not necessary.

Note: We sound like WWI Generals discussing "over the top" tactics.