Yukle Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Guess what I just found? If you click the picture icon next to the notifications you can change your backdrop. I've gone from staring at the gorgeous picture of Casterly Rock to the much more gorgeouser Winterfell draped in snow. If you haven't checked out all of the new backgrounds and spent fifteen minutes deciding on which you like instead of doing work then you're a failure as a human. And I have a feeling that I'm going to become the most profligate like-spender in history. I often reply to people for no reason other than that their posts made me erupt in all the lulz. Never has it been so easy to send accolades! Millions of loves to the new forum design! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S John Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I agree, it’s pretty cool. Looks nice. Seems like there’s some iteration of a ‘like’ button as well which I personally approve of. I was a fan of the original experiment with a voting system on here, but I think taking out the dislike is a good compromise between those who liked it and those who didn’t care for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Bass Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I'm definitely digging the reskin. I've got Storm's End as my background right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 It’s been suggested that all reputations should be reset, which I think makes sense given that this works differently from the previous iteration. Have to look into how to do that to see if it is feasible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I'm generally not fond of busy backgrounds on forums, so the reskin didn't fill me with joy because most of the images have something that distracts me from the reading part, but I found that whatever the orange one is works for me. So that's cool. And as an added bonus it's roughly the same colour as the old forum which is mildly helpful for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Oh hell the addition of reaction buttons is either a BLESSING to me to a CURSE. That little green reputation number will haunt me no really though I think it’s very pretty and I like the font and backgrounds also...what are CLUBS because no way I’m making up one for no one to join :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Theda Baratheon said: Oh hell the addition of reaction buttons is either a BLESSING to me to a CURSE. That little green reputation number will haunt me no really though I think it’s very pretty and I like the font and backgrounds also...what are CLUBS because no way I’m making up one for no one to join :| Clubs are a feature we haven't really announced yet, as we're not sure how to use it. Guess the community decides. They are basically like private forums. Anyone can make one, but they have to be approved. So, lets say we've got a bunch of people who form a regular fantasy sports league -- they could create a club just for that activity. Or people need to start planning a new Zorse War, might have a club for that. See https://invisioncommunity.com/news/product-updates/new-clubs-r1017/ for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isalie Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Can I get rid of the overlay? ETA: Lol it just changed to half the size.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mladen Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 It looks amazing... There is something so wonderful in WF background... It just feels like home... Strong, beautiful, serene... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I'm digging the update too. Some minor gripes: the left pane with The Latest News and all the rest is way too broad taking away too much space from the main body. This needs to be reduced by at least 25-30% Would prefer that the user control panel, notifications, messages etc. was on the top right like in the old site. Basically swap places with Browse, Activity, Westeros. Wiki etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, Consigliere said: Some minor gripes: the left pane with The Latest News and all the rest is way too broad taking away too much space from the main body. This needs to be reduced by at least 25-30% Not doable, but what we can do is expand the main body of the forum somewhat to compensate. Feels more like the previous skin. Actually, just checked and the posting area is exactly the same now as it was before, so we'll leave as is for now. We can, however, expand the writing area in the future once we have more of a sense of how people see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Fox Cauthon Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I like the new design. Change always takes time to get accustomed to, but I can already see how this updated look will be of greater benefit. Thanks, Ran and Linda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I can't wait to test this out on mobile. The last iteration of the forum was so clunky (not your fault -- responsive design has just come a really long way) on mobile that I never logged in on that platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukle Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 5 hours ago, Ran said: It’s been suggested that all reputations should be reset, which I think makes sense given that this works differently from the previous iteration. Have to look into how to do that to see if it is feasible. I think we can also go with an honesty system of estimating where we would be if the system had existed when we first signed up, and going from there. That's about 231,014 for me, since I'm so outrageously likeable and hilarious. 3 hours ago, Theda Baratheon said: also...what are CLUBS because no way I’m making up one for no one to join :| Can I be club president? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 The font on thread titles is barely legible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Queen Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 It's very pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckwheat Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Oooooh, I just realised that there are different reaction options, not only the Likes we had before. Not sure how I feel about this. I missed the Like option, but different reactions seem so facebookish ... eh, I guess I will only use the generic Like, just as I do on fb. I wondered what clubs were too, thanks for that explanation. The Winterfell background works the best for me, it is the most neutral and calm. The red one (Harrenhall? Dragonstone? What is it?) is way too aggressive to the eyes. Thank you, Ran and Linda, for your work at keeping the forum running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 41 minutes ago, Yukle said: I think we can also go with an honesty system of estimating where we would be if the system had existed when we first signed up, and going from there. That's about 231,014 for me, since I'm so outrageously likeable and hilarious. Can I be club president? Make a club and i'll join it lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 My only real issue is the left pain is way too large. Very distracting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiDisaster Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 The background switcher doesn't work for me so it's Casterly Rock forever I suppose I really like the new look though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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