layout election

BadScript · **layout election -** 07-13-2004, 12:41 AM

I am going to be honest with you, that I'm having second thoughts about this election.

Let's see... what qualifies for gf1.com's layout?

4) The layout should be impressive, stands out and does not look like everyone else's.

3) The layout should be easy on the eyes. This is a content website people would actually try to read the words.

2) The layout should represent that we're a content and community-based, mil-shooters gaming website. This is not a historical website for WWII/Vietnam/Korean war, this is not aa.com covering just a single game series, and this is not an official website for a certain shooter game and really shouldn't look like one.

1) The layout should be practical. Now I understand not all of you have been a veteran Webmaster or are in the web bizz, but please understand that there are some layouts that don't "work well". This is, in fact, the most important factor to consider.

For example, won't work when the page gets longer, that's why I asked the author how it would look like with some <a href=http://www.groundforce1.com/preview/guarnere2.html>content in it.

As much as I like <a href=http://www.groundforce1.com/preview/anonymous5.html>the atmosphere</a>, I don't see how the banner on the left would look like when the page gets longer. Are we repeating it or are we just going to leave that hanging in mid air? Or stuff a polling box (basically, some crap) below that?

I'd like to point out that as a content-based website, it would be tough, or basically non-practical for even aa.com, let alone gf1.com, to have a restriced height (short page); trying to fit everything into one screen is simply sucidial for the staffs; and call me old school but iframe = oOo:

If you look closely, there are a few layouts that don't seem "practical" in my book. Some have no place reserved for a menu, some have too little (narrow) space for the content. I just picked guarnere's and anon's as examples because the authors have clearly shown their talents and I'm somewhat eek: sure that they won't mind me commenting on theirs.

So bacially this is what I'm asking, that honestly, are you guys sure that you still want the mass to vote for the best layout? If so, we carry on, if not, I dictate. Poll will run till Wednesday.

Coleman · 07-13-2004, 01:57 AM

it's your website, so you're entitled to your own personal prefrences.

I sure as hell wouldn't want Prvt. Jacksun and Vasili Zatsef voting for my web server.

BadScript · 07-13-2004, 02:29 AM

[quote="Garry Coleman":1bd98]it's your website, so you're entitled to your own personal prefrences.

I sure as hell wouldn't want Prvt. Jacksun and Vasili Zatsef voting for my web server.[/quote:1bd98]

I know I am Garry. rolleyes:

But I promised an election. beer:

KTOG · 07-13-2004, 02:36 AM

Monarchy

Da_Bian · 07-13-2004, 02:51 AM

There's no "Whatever" option.

BadScript · 07-13-2004, 04:10 AM

[quote="Da_Bian":74a23]There's no "Whatever" option.[/quote:74a23]

Yes there is, get out of my thread. rolleyes:

Seriously if you don't care feel free not to participate. eek:

Mr.Buttocks · 07-13-2004, 04:23 AM

Monarchy. Just be careful that you don't piss your subjects off, because they might revolt and kill you. eek:

wintersforge · 07-13-2004, 05:30 AM

you choose...that way you only have one person to blame...er...no wait...its your site. People had a chance to contribute by posting layouts and providing feedback...you already are having second thoughts about the election. its a good idea on paper but the layout thing would most likely become a popularity contest as well as anything else around here....etc.

Drew · 07-13-2004, 06:07 AM

There were some really awesome designs done.. but...

...none of them are practical for the site at all.

You just need to hire a professional or semi-pro web dev to take care of it, that's the only way it's going to happen.

BadScript · 07-13-2004, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wintersforge

its a good idea on paper but the layout thing would most likely become a popularity contest as well as anything else around here....etc.

my thoughts exactly.

I only hope I don't upset some of you because I have second thoughts. That's the whole idea of this. loney:

I would hate it if someone were to say, go ahead and make certain contribution, you will have certain rights; then after I do he takes that away from me. Afterall, I'm trying to turn this into a community website, where the content and events are mainly going to be generated by the community.

elstatec · 07-13-2004, 06:26 AM

its ok man i know mine wouldnt of been chosen so go ahead and you pick whatever you want, your paying for the website and shit so you should be in charge of the decision.

wintersforge · 07-13-2004, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BadScript

Quote:

Originally Posted by wintersforge

its a good idea on paper but the layout thing would most likely become a popularity contest as well as anything else around here....etc.

my thoughts exactly.

I only hope I don't upset some of you because I have second thoughts. That's the whole idea of this. loney:

I would hate it if someone were to say, go ahead and make certain contribution, you will have certain rights; then after I do he takes that away from me. Afterall, I'm trying to turn this into a community website, where the content and events are mainly going to be generated by the community.

giving mod/various posts to community members is more than enough IMO. i can see where the whole flip flop thing could annoy some, but i think on the whole as with all things around here, you will eventually fade back into the BS undisclosed location freak: and it will be another footnote in aa.com/gf1 history...i guess airing it out in public is only thing to do?

Zoner · 07-13-2004, 06:47 AM

Do what you gotta do and the whiners will have to swallow the choad and get over it.

Rock on.

Proteus · 07-13-2004, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoner

Do what you gotta do and the whiners will have to swallow the choad and get over it.

Rock on.

Exactly, I don't think anybody would leave, even if they were pissed with your decision. And some I wouldn't mind leaving..

BadScript · 07-13-2004, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wintersforge

you will eventually fade back into the BS undisclosed location freak: and it will be another footnote in aa.com/gf1 history...i guess airing it out in public is only thing to do?

Wow this guy knows me so well, I'm starting to wonder if I'm stalked mwah:

Naturally, yes that was the whole idea. I do all the upfront work, prepare scripts and tools for community generated content and events, choose the appropriate members to become staffs of the website, rent game servers, etc; then hopefully, our members can run the community and we'll see how far it will go.

So yes I am planning/going to fade back to the BS undisclosed.