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Forum Never Changed???

Postby SupaDupaCat » Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:56 am

So i noticed that this forum looks old.... I was wondering, Has it ever been remodeled? And if it hasnt, Why not?
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby Yhughu » Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:34 pm

I guess it hasn't since a long time ago, cuz frets on fire went inactive a long time ago, the last update for the game has also been a couple of years ago. I think the forum has changed over time, but the last time it did was already a long time ago! XD
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby nwru » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:13 pm

It hasn't been remodeled since 2008, when we ported over to phpBB. The default red style was based phpBB's ProSilver, if I remember correctly.

At least once I've openly asked if someone would like to create a new, fresh style to replace the default one on here. It's not a small amount of work and you have to be comfortable with CSS. It would still need to retain the "spirit" of the existing one and the community. Post below if interested.

Otherwise, what changes would you/anyone have in mind?
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby FrOoGle » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:58 pm

Maybe add a dead link button? for example.

say a noob bumps an old as $hit thread saying a link is dead. instead of pointlessly bumping an old thread that nobody cares about anymore, he/she can just report the dead link using the button, which could maybe highlight the text of the thread red, which would mean "turn back, this thread is dead!". so that other people who go to that thread don't pointlessly bump the thread.

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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby SupaDupaCat » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:21 pm

I think all the features it has is good, i just think it needs a new look.
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby wolferacing » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:57 pm

Have you tried out the other board skins?

Control Panel -> Board Preferences -> My board style
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby SupaDupaCat » Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:06 pm

Yeah, I just think every user should have the same experience. The pearl skins looked crammed, and the other 2 look similar. I think that alot of work should be put into a new look for this forum. Has anyone ever thought of moving the forum?
And isnt this the official forum. in my opinion this should just be called "The Frets On Fire Forum"
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby wolferacing » Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:15 pm

One forum style doesn't fit all. Every user may not want the same experience. That's why we have forum skin options in the first place. Personally I prefer the pearl themes due to what you called a crammed look. I enjoy not having to move my eyes as far over to read a topic. I'm not really sure what you mean by "moving the forum". Lastly, at the top of the forum you will find "Unofficial FretsOnFire Forums". This is not an official forum. It was created by fans, for fans.
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby SupaDupaCat » Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:45 pm

I thought about it again and you are correct,Thanks for making it clear to me. I really do appreciate it
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby m1999 » Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:45 am

I honestly don't think the forum would need a redesign, in my opinion it looks great the way it is
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby crossieh » Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:41 pm

I liked the old layout ;_;
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Re: Forum Never Changed???

Postby nwru » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:41 am

crossieh wrote:I liked the old layout ;_;

When we were on Ikonboard? bleh, that software was a real pain

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