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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
 Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 16:20:05
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Egad? I was just hoping my computer decided not to load the background.
This does cause a major clash.
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Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 16:26:49
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If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36874 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 16:48:37
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| For what it's worth, I liked the dark background... But then, I'm one who prefers dark colors over bright ones. I'm not a goth or anything, but my favorite color is black. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 16:51:22
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That's a relief  . While I'm not totally averse to the new scheme, it is a tad too bright. A tone down would be better... and if you're keeping the older background, well so much the better  .
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Winterfox
Senior Scribe
895 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 16:55:14
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 17:00:10
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
For what it's worth, I liked the dark background... But then, I'm one who prefers dark colors over bright ones. I'm not a goth or anything, but my favorite color is black.
I agree with you, keep the darker colors. I can't stand bright colors when looking at my moniter, they make me flinch. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 17:05:13
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
For what it's worth, I liked the dark background... But then, I'm one who prefers dark colors over bright ones. I'm not a goth or anything, but my favorite color is black.
I agree with you, keep the darker colors. I can't stand bright colors when looking at my moniter, they make me flinch.
Spare a thought also for those of us in time zones where it is now in the early hours of the morning and we are straining to look at such bright and glaring screens...  .
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 17:19:11
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
For what it's worth, I liked the dark background... But then, I'm one who prefers dark colors over bright ones. I'm not a goth or anything, but my favorite color is black.
I agree with you, keep the darker colors. I can't stand bright colors when looking at my moniter, they make me flinch.
Spare a thought also for those of us in time zones where it is now in the early hours of the morning and we are straining to look at such bright and glaring screens... .
I am, trust me, I am. I just woke up and went, "GAH! Bright light! Bright light!," like a gremlin would. :)
Alaundo: My thanks for changing back. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 17:22:34
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Morale of the story...if it aint broke, don't fix it
I'd like to believe that's true, but as a programmer, I know otherwise .
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Beirnadri Magranth
Senior Scribe
USA
720 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 17:40:36
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| i missed the change i guess cuase its the same as regular for mine... personally i think this background is a bitdated looking so i encourage a change... |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 18:02:22
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WOOHOO! Glad that the old background is back!! My eyes are now in the healing process 
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Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 18:16:10
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| It seems that the names and the links to the profiles have changed the color as well.... or is it only mine? |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
1338 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 18:17:57
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| I am not against changing the background, but would agree to keep it a bit a dark one. The colors of the forum frames could do with a little makeover IMO, the off-white, beige (or whatever one would call these colors) feel a bit... old. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 18:23:43
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Originally posted by Thelonius
It seems that the names and the links to the profiles have changed the color as well.... or is it only mine?
They have. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 18:27:17
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Morale of the story...if it aint broke, don't fix it
I'd like to believe that's true, but as a programmer, I know otherwise .
Well met
Aye, 'tis my trade also and must be in my nature to want to tinker
quote:
Originally posted by Thelonius
It seems that the names and the links to the profiles have changed the color as well.... or is it only mine?
Indeed, Thelonius. The "in forum" link color has been changed to a darker blue. I personally think it looks a little smarter.
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Originally posted by Mumadar Ibn Huzal
I am not against changing the background, but would agree to keep it a bit a dark one. The colors of the forum frames could do with a little makeover IMO, the off-white, beige (or whatever one would call these colors) feel a bit... old.
The color scheme, for me, is to give a theme of parchment and such...this being a library of sorts. I would still like to keep this particular theme but certainly feel that the background makes it all look a little dated.
Of course, this will all be reviewed when v2.0 of the site proper is nearing completion At which time, i'll likely put colors and themes to the vote. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 18:37:01
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| Can I just butt in and say - don't change the background!! Dated or not, 'tis one of the most appealing features of the site (in my eyes) at least. Additionally, I'll chime in with those who has stated a preference for darker colours on their screens. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 18:39:49
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Can I just butt in and say - don't change the background!! Dated or not, 'tis one of the most appealing features of the site (in my eyes) at least. Additionally, I'll chime in with those who has stated a preference for darker colours on their screens.
Well met
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Winterfox
Senior Scribe
895 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 18:42:54
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| The new colour for the links is great. Royal blue's a lot better than what we used to have. |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 19:34:09
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Originally posted by Winterfox
The new colour for the links is great. Royal blue's a lot better than what we used to have.
I like 'em too, it makes the site more sober... |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 19:37:31
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Originally posted by Winterfox
The new colour for the links is great. Royal blue's a lot better than what we used to have.
Well met
Thank ye, Winterfox, i'm glad ye think so
Speaking of "blue", any thoughts on changing the lighter blue color of the text which appears on the background? Whilst blue is a text color which runs throughout the Candlekeep site, I wonder if it actually might look better as a lighter color on the forum.
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 19:39:21
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| I really like this blue, it contrasts perfectly with the background, and keeps the image of the site just fine... And it would be difficult to find a "readable" color with this background (white is not an option!!) |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
Sapientia sola libertas est |
Edited by - Thelonius on 13 Nov 2005 19:40:17 |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2005 : 21:07:37
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Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Can I just butt in and say - don't change the background!! Dated or not, 'tis one of the most appealing features of the site (in my eyes) at least. Additionally, I'll chime in with those who has stated a preference for darker colours on their screens.
Well met
Well i'm surprised to hear that, Kajehase. With all this Realmslore surrounding thee, ye prefer the texture of the chamber walls?
Never heard the saying - "The writing's on the wall," Alaundo? |
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