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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #60 on: July 01, 2012, 08:39:57 AM »
Honestly, I like the current theme. 
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #61 on: July 02, 2012, 08:48:51 PM »
Quote from: Lorddave on July 01, 2012, 08:39:57 AM
Honestly, I like the current theme.


The theme is okay, but the real problem is that there is no integrated banner, or general aesthetic. This kind of look was fine a few years ago, but it's starting to look dated. There were parts of Thork's theme I didn't like (BALLOONS), but overall it looked much better than what we have. Honestly, if the balloons were burst, it was blue, and the banner text had a different font, I would be all for replacing what we have with Thork's effort. It looked a lot more professional. The Newton/Rowbotham graphic looked pretty cool.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #62 on: July 02, 2012, 08:52:09 PM »
I'll try to get my entry for the front site and forum up in the next week or two.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #63 on: December 10, 2012, 06:42:32 PM »
did anyone ever win the is noble contest?
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #64 on: December 10, 2012, 06:42:59 PM »
Quote from: iwanttobelieve on December 10, 2012, 06:42:32 PM
did anyone ever win the is noble contest?


Win? Nobody entered...
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #65 on: December 10, 2012, 06:43:29 PM »
Quote from: John Davis on July 02, 2012, 08:52:09 PM
I'll try to get my entry for the front site and forum up in the next week or two.

We're still waiting, John.  Hmph, typical.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #66 on: December 10, 2012, 07:06:14 PM »
Would be great to see Davis;s entry.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #67 on: December 10, 2012, 07:13:35 PM »
I'd like to see John's, but Thork's offering was actually really good. I'd like a lighter shade of blue (as the dark blue is one of the problems with the current theme), and maybe a different font for the banner, but even as is, I think it looks like a big improvement on the current theme. I mean, the Newton/Rowbotham graphic looks really cool.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #68 on: December 10, 2012, 07:27:26 PM »
I actually do the graphics thing for a living, so maybe I'll take a shot at this if I can find the time in the next few days :)
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #69 on: December 10, 2012, 07:32:38 PM »
Quote from: Tintagel on December 10, 2012, 07:27:26 PM
I actually do the graphics thing for a living, so maybe I'll take a shot at this if I can find the time in the next few days :)


That would be great!


RE: doing it for a living... bear in mind that we do not pay well. Unless you eat keyrings, or live in a country where they are accepted as legal tender.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #70 on: December 11, 2012, 08:50:19 AM »
If Parsifal would be so good as to get the damn profile picture working in the version I built, it could certainly be added as an option. At least its site themed.

It just needs to keep the picture in the top left small. :(

And by the way, there are no balloons anymore.  >o<
« Last Edit: December 11, 2012, 08:53:48 AM by Thork »
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #71 on: December 11, 2012, 10:05:57 AM »
Quote from: Thork on December 11, 2012, 08:50:19 AM
And by the way, there are no balloons anymore.  >o<

I used to hate the balloons, but they've grown on me.  And they are a reference to Vonnegut's granfalloon which is perfect for describing the society's members.  I love the balloons, can you bring them back?
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #72 on: December 11, 2012, 03:11:15 PM »
I'm really bummed that there will be no balloons.  :(
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #73 on: December 11, 2012, 03:23:40 PM »
Quote from: John Davis on April 03, 2012, 01:46:59 PM
Quote from: Thork on April 03, 2012, 02:45:00 AM
Due to public demand the balloons will remain a permanent feature. I didn't really like them but you all begged and begged.
Finally a voice of reason.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #74 on: December 11, 2012, 03:31:51 PM »
Fine, I will consult with Parsifal. There will be balloons.

Jesus Christ! >o<
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #75 on: December 11, 2012, 03:52:02 PM »
Nobody really wants the balloons. Everyone wants your theme. I want it bluer. These are true things, ignoreth the lies.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #76 on: December 11, 2012, 04:13:07 PM »
I won't be satisfied unless there's cats
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #77 on: December 11, 2012, 04:16:30 PM »
Now I remember why I didn't finish it the first time. >:(
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #78 on: December 11, 2012, 08:38:38 PM »
Have any of you tried editing some of the other themes we have, instead of just the current default?
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #79 on: December 12, 2012, 11:55:20 AM »
Quote from: Saddam Hussein on December 11, 2012, 08:38:38 PM
Have any of you tried editing some of the other themes we have, instead of just the current default?

I am actually working on a re-skin of the current theme, because I think the layout works quite well.  I'll look at some of the others, too :)
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #80 on: December 12, 2012, 12:26:48 PM »
Are you adding balloons?
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #81 on: December 12, 2012, 12:29:32 PM »
Quote from: Beorn on December 12, 2012, 12:26:48 PM
Are you adding balloons?
There is no way I can answer this yes or no and have you like the answer. It'll have to be a surprise.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #82 on: December 12, 2012, 12:30:05 PM »
I'm currently using the Celeste option.  I like the colors.  It's a much lighter blue than the abrasive default.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #83 on: December 12, 2012, 12:30:54 PM »
I did leave FES when they changed from the old theme, don't make that happen again.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #84 on: December 12, 2012, 01:02:39 PM »
Here you go, re-skin of the existing default theme, it's very much work-in-progress.   I nixed the blue background in favor of a lovely parchment tone, killed the harsh gradients, de-saturated colors all over, and added some distressed celestial charts for visual interest - nothing specific enough to be recognizable, just flair.  Also, I made a shiny new transparent png logo for the header. 

Yes - it's basically the same theme we have now, except with some visual interest and less harsh colors.  I'll take a look at some others as well too, if we want a layout shift.

http://prntscr.com/m0p2z

EDIT:  I do plan on updating most / all of the icons as well, as they're still the old garish blue.  But this is sufficient for a preview I think :)
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #85 on: December 12, 2012, 01:06:47 PM »
Very good.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #86 on: December 12, 2012, 01:21:09 PM »
I like it.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #87 on: December 12, 2012, 02:20:56 PM »
Nice
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #88 on: December 12, 2012, 04:10:40 PM »
That's quite nice.
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Re: New Forum Theme Competition
« Reply #89 on: December 12, 2012, 07:02:05 PM »
I really like that.  I declare Tintagel the winner.
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