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Meh i like it, i like the brighter look compared to the old dark one, i understand what people are saying when they say to bright though, it could dow ith being toned down slightly. As for the new logo, its OK i guess, it could have somthing more to it though.
Overall id say its a great improvement, it looks alot sharper, neater and in general alot more modern.
So overall it gets the thumbs up from me anyway.
Garrik
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they should change the colours... i liked the dark colours more and the buttons on the top (home, news, features etc.) looked better before. otherwise it looks ok.
When the headlines ticker moves the window next to it spreads up and covers the login inputs. Most of the windows then flicker in a very unsightly way.
When a pages loads, alot of things flicker, especially the adverts.
New one, when i move the cursor abouve a smilie the left side menu flickers, the header bar moves about and the text disapears.
Wow what a surpise change. I'm not sure I like it yet but that will take some time. One thing I did notice is there is not way to go to the next page in a forum thread on the bottom of the currrent page, you have to scroll all the way back up to the top first, maybe add the page buttons at the bottom as well.
Also I'm getting lots of flickering windows and ads as well using Firefox 1.6.
I hate that shade of blue so much... it's that kind of bright blue that people with no sense of color pick. Like, R G B, well I want blue so lets turn B all the way up!!
I disagree. I think the new graphics are nice, but the site is just too busy to look at now. Before it was busy, but I felt the old layout helped toned it down. With the new layout, there is stuff here, there, everywhere. Stuff is moving here, ads are flashing there, and its and pain to look at. I can understand why the layout was done as MMORPG.com has a lot of content and you want your viewers to be able to access new and old content quickly and painlessly. However, I think the new layout is just trying to squeeze too much information into one visual space.
Also, the new logo.... umm... okay. Why is the 'O' the way it is? If you're trying to create an icon to represent MMORPG.COM it is not working at all. Just looking at the 'O', I'm not thinking MMORPG.COM, or anything related to MMOs in general. Its just an 'O' trying to look cool. Well, actually, the first thing I think about when I look at it, is Turbine and Star Trek and Nike.
Also, the lettering in the logo is too fuzzy. Cleaning up the edges and making it contrast more with the darker blue background will really make it pop out and distinguish itself from the background.
I had real problems even reading the text on your new site till i realised that you changed your font size to smallest. So im posting something so people like me withproblems reading words 1 pixle high i posted something really usefull thats at a size they might just make out.
So for those who dont know how to fix the font and for those who cant actually read this sites text go to view settings in your browser and go to text size.
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Profesional graphic designer here
My comments on the site
Positive: Interface changes. I like that everything is bigger and clearer. Easier to use.
Negative: Blue skin isnt working for me. I liked the dark more sleak look.
Negative: Tabs on the top of the page are bit to raw. Make them bit smaller. And somehow it reminds me on "spaces" site
and thats not a good thing.
Negative: I am not so much in love with the new logo (sorry)
"Before this battle is over all the world will know that few...stood against many." - King Leonidas
I like the new logo tho
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Me too. I to be honest kind of hate this new layout. I miss the old one...
The right man for the right job.
The tabs, headers and buttons are too bright compared to the rest, too much contrast is bad.
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Meh i like it, i like the brighter look compared to the old dark one, i understand what people are saying when they say to bright though, it could dow ith being toned down slightly. As for the new logo, its OK i guess, it could have somthing more to it though.
Overall id say its a great improvement, it looks alot sharper, neater and in general alot more modern.
So overall it gets the thumbs up from me anyway.
Garrik
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they should change the colours... i liked the dark colours more and the buttons on the top (home, news, features etc.) looked better before. otherwise it looks ok.
Indeed, they should change the contrast a bit...
I always used black + yellow or black + red on IRC/ICQ but its only 2 colors and they work nicely together. White is kinda bad. :P
Anyways, I only wish you could choose, like a forum, which layout to use ;(
... But it is a little 'glitchy'.
When the headlines ticker moves the window next to it spreads up and
covers the login inputs. Most of the windows then flicker in a very
unsightly way.
When a pages loads, alot of things flicker, especially the adverts.
New one, when i move the cursor abouve a smilie the left side menu flickers, the header bar moves about and the text disapears.
I'm using firefox 1.4 btw.
I guess youll iron these out.
take some time. One thing I did notice is there is not way to go to the
next page in a forum thread on the bottom of the currrent page, you
have to scroll all the way back up to the top first, maybe add the page
buttons at the bottom as well.
Also I'm getting lots of flickering windows and ads as well using Firefox 1.6.
Your mind is like a parachute, it's only useful when it's open.
Don't forget, you can use the block function on trolls.
Joined 2004 - I can't believe I've been a MMORPG.com member for 20 years! Get off my lawn!
well certainly a lot brighter.
If you were trying to lessen your traffic by employing the new colors, you may have a winner!
I disagree. I think the new graphics are nice, but the site is just too busy to look at now. Before it was busy, but I felt the old layout helped toned it down. With the new layout, there is stuff here, there, everywhere. Stuff is moving here, ads are flashing there, and its and pain to look at. I can understand why the layout was done as MMORPG.com has a lot of content and you want your viewers to be able to access new and old content quickly and painlessly. However, I think the new layout is just trying to squeeze too much information into one visual space.
Also, the new logo.... umm... okay. Why is the 'O' the way it is? If you're trying to create an icon to represent MMORPG.COM it is not working at all. Just looking at the 'O', I'm not thinking MMORPG.COM, or anything related to MMOs in general. Its just an 'O' trying to look cool. Well, actually, the first thing I think about when I look at it, is Turbine and Star Trek and Nike.
Also, the lettering in the logo is too fuzzy. Cleaning up the edges and making it contrast more with the darker blue background will really make it pop out and distinguish itself from the background.
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I had real problems even reading the text on your new site till i realised that you changed your font size to smallest. So im posting something so people like me withproblems reading words 1 pixle high i posted something really usefull thats at a size they might just make out.
So for those who dont know how to fix the font and for those who cant actually read this sites text go to view settings in your browser and go to text size.