Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. October 18, 2004, 01:36:21 PM OK, I think I have the appropriately dismal colors back. :) Been thinking about maybe upgrading the buttons and stuff later on.Does anyone have suggestions or comments as to the layout colors, font colors, font face, etc.? We went through this a few years ago with the old board, and EZ was not really as flexible with making changes, just basic stuff really, so I did the best I could. Here we can do just about anything. Would anyone object to, say, a dark colored layout with lighter colored text? Or do you like the grey/blue scheme?Basically I just want to get a feel for what YOU'D like to see when viewing the board. Keep in mind that not everyone will share your opinion. But I feel if enough people are saying the same thing, we should act upon it. Right now this board is barely removed from the stock configuration, so it looks like every other VBulletin board (coughcoughcougarnutscoughcough). And you know how much we hate to have things stock. If you want one of us chief mechanics to tinker under the hood, so to speak, let us know here. Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #1 – October 18, 2004, 01:40:31 PM i know alota people hate maddox, but i like his idea with simple font face, and dark back ground. it makes a site like this (all reading) much easyer on the eyes rather then stairing at a bright white page. Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #2 – October 18, 2004, 01:43:09 PM Quote from: Mansoni know alota people hate maddox, but i like his idea with simple font face, and dark back ground. it makes a site like this (all reading) much easyer on the eyes rather then stairing at a bright white page.Especially with late night posting. Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #3 – October 18, 2004, 01:44:13 PM I like light text on dark backgrounds, but some people say they can't read that.Perhaps pick an XR7 two-tone paint combination and try to mimic it? Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #4 – October 18, 2004, 02:13:34 PM Yep, light text on dark background. It'll help to visually confirm which board (this one or cougarnuts) I'm on. In the UserCP there's an optional pulldown with different "Themes" so if some users dislike the dark background they can do it like BK and have it thier way. Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #5 – October 18, 2004, 03:31:09 PM Eric, I think I'll leave the layout up to you. You're the graphic designer here, after all :D One only need look as far as my website to see how much I suck at layout and design... Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #6 – October 18, 2004, 05:10:28 PM Cool. I think we have to physically subscribe to/upload different themes that users can choose...have to look into that. But for the default, at least, it seems like something should be setting this board apart. A dark theme is always spiffy. :) Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #7 – October 18, 2004, 07:34:35 PM Any way to get a serif type font to read? I know lots of people will probably disagree with me, but I find it easier to read. Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #8 – October 18, 2004, 09:24:13 PM Hate to go against the grain here but I have not liked the dark backgrounds on just about every website I've been to with one. It "cheapens" the site, IMHO. The only types of sites dark or black seems to work on are sites set up with sort of a mysterious or artsy, theatrical theme, and even then, it has to be done right by someone (like Eric) that knows what the hell they are doing.Lighter colors, to me, lend to a more cleaner, professional appearance that is also easier to look at and read. Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #9 – October 19, 2004, 05:18:24 PM K, as Brian said, you can now have it your way.Go to your user control panel (User CP) and click on Edit Options. At the very bottom you have your choice of themes now.Default - White background, grey and blue header barsSerif - just like 'Default' but with serif fontsGunmetal - Dark grey background, light grey/blue textMidnight - Black background, light grey/blue textAny other requests, let me know here or send a PM. Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #10 – October 19, 2004, 07:52:24 PM how about directly inverting the colors of the default, so you have a dark blue backround, and gray fonts and stuff?wait...you jsut said send a PM didnt you? Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #11 – October 19, 2004, 09:43:27 PM [Lois Griffin] ME LIKEY GUNMETAL! ME LIKEY GUNMETAL! [/Lois Griffin] Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #12 – October 19, 2004, 09:55:04 PM Quote from: Thunder Chicken[Lois Griffin] ME LIKEY GUNMETAL! ME LIKEY GUNMETAL! [/Lois Griffin]ROFLMAO i always loved it when they brought up her past carrier in the circuis Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #13 – October 19, 2004, 10:11:08 PM Quote from: EricCoolCatsAnd you know how much we hate to have things stock. STOCK IS COOL Quote Selected
Re: Layout, Colors, Fonts, etc. Reply #14 – October 19, 2004, 10:46:32 PM Ooo. Serif is nice. Thanks. Quote Selected
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