Dumpshock Forums and SR4, Rehaul the look and feel of this place. |
Dumpshock Forums and SR4, Rehaul the look and feel of this place. |
Apr 1 2005, 08:31 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
With the upcoming release of Shadowrun 4 I think DSF, its users and its administrators need to take a serious look at how this place operates, and more importantly how it looks.
I'd like to see the way the forums work changed, as well as their lay out. I'd also like to see a new color scheme, and feel to the place. I do not have good ideas to suggest, only the suggestion that we look for them. I also know there are some functions we could do with out, and some we could use. I'd like to think with all the talented people here we could come up with a better look for the forums. I like what they've done with the front page. (Even if I think it's ugly.) It's functional, and easy to use and that's money in my book. I'd like to see the forums get sorted out too. |
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Apr 1 2005, 08:43 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 90 |
If I ever see the name "Hackshock" appear as the title of these forums there will be hell to pay. :mad: :evil:
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Apr 1 2005, 09:07 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
I don't think the name of the Forum itself needs to be changed, but the subforums could use some looking at.
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Apr 1 2005, 09:03 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 27-May 03 From: Detroit Member No.: 4,642 |
Well dumpshock may not be a problem in SR4, But I would like to keep the name so that I can confuse and impress newbies in a couple of years with my arcane knowledge (like Freedonia Aeronautics and Space Administration.)
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Apr 1 2005, 09:53 PM
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Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
I like it the way it is now. Easy to use and providing a good overview. Why change a running system? ;)
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Apr 1 2005, 10:32 PM
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Ain Soph Aur Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,477 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Montreal, Canada Member No.: 600 |
I like the way it is too. My hamburger is fine without mango marmelade.
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Apr 1 2005, 11:09 PM
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Decker on the Threshold Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,922 Joined: 14-March 04 Member No.: 6,156 |
Why wouldn't you have dumpshock? Even with the WMI I'm sure there will be some form of hot ASIST, and therefore the chance to get "dumped" back into realtime if you don't follow the proper adjustment period (graceful logoff). Dumpshock is a good balancing factor, in that is makes people think a little before just "cutting their hard line" in response to IC and such; I doubt it's going away in the revision.
The only thing I'd like to add is a "Link" button next to all those buttons at the top of each post (next to Quote, etc) that provides a link to that exact post. It'd make things easier to reference from thread to thread (or within a very large thread) without having to remember a post number. |
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Apr 1 2005, 11:32 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
Well I think Dumpshock is ugly. Look at Wired reflexes, which admittedly is a bit easier to run since it doesn't have 6000 or so users, but anyways that's one example of what this page could look like. I'd like to take a page from that and other forums.
I'd like to see the basic catergories remain: Shadowrun I think Welcome to the Shadows should be a subforum here. Everything Else I think General Gaming and all Administrative Stuff should go here. I think the practice of opening new forums for each book is a bad idea. I think instead we should have tags-instead of these crappy smilies, and silly symbols why not use Book Tags? I also think the color scheme is horrible. It's not as bad as the old salmon ones or whatever they were, but I am campaigning for Black and white, with dark blues! (The one thing Bulldrek got right!) |
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Apr 2 2005, 12:04 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
Simplest Solution: Spend most of your time on Bulldrek and Wired Reflexes.
I'm not a big fan of this color scheme or the software being used, but it's not nearly as bad as you're making it out to be. At worst, it feels a little amateurish. If things were just a bit more crisp, I'd be happier. But by no means do I want to see it turn into the visual nightmare of blues that is Wired Reflexes and Bulldrek. Sorry, but blue is not a pleasant color to read with. |
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Apr 2 2005, 01:18 AM
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Hacker For Hire Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 98 Joined: 15-March 05 From: Cyberia Member No.: 7,165 |
The only thing a little odd is the nested forums, they confuse me most of the time. Other than that, this is the best color scheme I've seen on Deep Resonance/Dumpshock (those of you with Bulldrek accounts know exactly how far its come today ;7). I miss avatars but oh well. Black and white is never a good idea, and personally I think wRx is too dark to read comfortably. Bulldrek works, but some of that is there are avatars to break up the monotones.
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Apr 2 2005, 01:19 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
That's a simplistic an pat answer. We're so similar in some ways, I love it! DSF serves a purpose for me. Just like WRX and BD does. Niether of those forums have the same value this one does. I still find value on the site, even it if I think it's ugly.
I'm nottrying to make them sound bad. I'm trying to be honest, and fair.
I'd say cobbled, which given the sheer size of the forums, and the various technical problems we've suffered over the years shouldn't be surprising. I am not looking to place any blame here. I just want to make the place better. It just so happens my vision of better is a little different than yours.
Even you see that some improvement can be made then. |
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Apr 2 2005, 01:30 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
[Fixed]
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Apr 2 2005, 04:17 AM
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Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,006 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802 |
I'd like to see the fast reply respect topic notification settings, the contrast between background and text increased somewhat, the PM storage space kicked up (though this is more of a request rather than something that I think is broken), and a free dikoted ally spirit for all board members.
~J |
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Apr 2 2005, 07:22 AM
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Resident Legionnaire Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,136 Joined: 8-August 04 From: Usually Work Member No.: 6,550 |
I like it just the way it is, even if some think it's "amateurish".
Being amateurish has the huge benefit of being simple enough for those (like me) without massive computer skills. Keep it simple. It's the content and conversation that keeps me here, not the look of the forums. |
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Apr 2 2005, 08:58 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Pittsburgh Member No.: 4,341 |
honestly, I prefer the spartan look of these boards over many many others.
because the lack of 'flash' to me says: "This board is about content, not shiny web-widgets". it's also very text-only friendly for those people who use text-surfing on some mobile devices. |
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Apr 2 2005, 01:46 PM
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Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
Style over substance is never ever the best way. So these boards are perfect. :)
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Apr 2 2005, 08:33 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 407 Joined: 22-March 04 Member No.: 6,183 |
Amateurish to me is animated .gifs as avatars, huge images as sigs, and messages like: "th1s is ubark1tty252, i am teh haxz0r d00d!!!!11!11! DSF, on the other hand, seems a more sophisticated board. I like how it operates, and I like the colors; they fit well together, IMO. I just realized, I take the hard work of the Admins, and this board, for granted. Good job, guys! You keep the fire burning through rain, hail, and drop bears. Thank you. :wavey: |
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Apr 4 2005, 02:27 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,144 Joined: 22-September 04 Member No.: 6,690 |
I actually like the current format quite a bit. Especially the lack of avatars and image sigs. Among other things, it allows me to read the forum at work without feeling unduly self concious about other people observing what I'm doing. 8)
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Apr 4 2005, 02:06 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
oh, fuck yeah, no matter what may change, no avatars, no image sigs.
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Apr 4 2005, 07:08 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
I actually agree with that. I like the idea of a completely stripped board. No smilies. I hate smilies.
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Apr 4 2005, 09:10 PM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
Nothing wrong with smileys, but I'm all for keeping the forum free of image sigs and avatars.
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Apr 5 2005, 01:46 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,751 Joined: 8-August 03 From: Neighbor of the Beast Member No.: 5,375 |
Echo that!
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Apr 5 2005, 03:06 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
Now, if you wanted to change the colors ...
Dumpshock has a long and glorious history of changing its colors on an irregular basis. I wouldn't mind if it lost some of the gray and blue for something else. I also wouldn't mind if the forums for each seperate book were melded into the main Dumpshock section. |
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Apr 8 2005, 05:23 PM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
Adam, you so rock. My wife hates the smiley's with a passion, I like them :) Of all the incarnations of DSF I have been around for I think this one is my favorite. But whatever, surprise me. |
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Apr 8 2005, 06:23 PM
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Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274 |
Yeah, I have to admit that these colors are my favorites thus far.
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