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smoothy
06-22-2010, 04:40 PM
Really the old look of the boards was so much better, it went with the color scheme of the onlive service. Oh well never mind, I guess I just got to get used to it. It's just funny on the eyes.
Lord Xenu
06-22-2010, 04:41 PM
Yea, I'm a bit confused myself. This color scheme if not my favorite.
Darkalfx
06-22-2010, 04:42 PM
I really do not like this new look.

Its annoying, harder to read and overall ugly.

I'm annoyed at webmasters that do unnecessary updates.
thesmileman
06-22-2010, 04:50 PM
Does this have to do with ******************* starting up and using the same layout? Just curious as they came out yesterday and then you guys updated today. May be coincidence or maybe the forum software just release an update so both of you guys used it.
Brian871
06-22-2010, 04:53 PM
Onlive upgraded Vbulletin to the latest version which did not support the old template. Please bare with us while we change templates and get everything looking nice.
Mattt
06-22-2010, 06:01 PM
Gotta agree that I'm not really a fan of the changes......
smoothy
06-22-2010, 07:25 PM
Thanks for updating the look. This forums new look is much better now. But still I like the old version, not the one before this. The one before that which we were all use to for all these months.
Aph0ticShield
06-22-2010, 07:31 PM
Moving to the appropriate topic forum.
Ed
06-22-2010, 07:37 PM
Guys and Gals, We were using Vbulletin Software Version 3.8.1 and the latest version was 4.0.4. It's been a long time since we upgraded, and it needed to be done because of some hacking issues we had. I have been working with the style templates all day, and have come up with this new one. It's one I think we can all get used to. No one ever likes changes, but we do tend to get used to them.

VBulletin 4.0.4 will allow us to implement the new VB CMS technology, which will allow us to create many useful tools for the OnliveFans community. We will have an all new blog, as well as many other features in the coming weeks.

Brian
Monty
06-22-2010, 07:46 PM
were all just going to have to get used to the new.
ifresh21
06-22-2010, 07:57 PM
I DON'T LIKE THIS

Dark websites don't work. Period. Do you see google with a black background. Popular sites use light colors


This is sad. and I don't like the onlive menu cause its dark as well but this is worse
glow
06-22-2010, 08:10 PM
Agreed. This is really hard on the eyes to look at. It's almost an inconvenience to browse this forum now. I'll most likely stop visiting because of it.
Dre
06-22-2010, 08:11 PM
Im liking this black and orange, but it can still use some more improving with some color here and there. I built websites in the past, but never a forum before.
Link
06-22-2010, 08:13 PM
If it's really a problem, I'd imagine users could select a lighter theme, if the admins wish to enable theme selection and upload a lighter theme.
Ed
06-22-2010, 08:14 PM
We will more than likely have more than 1 template that you can choose from. Just give us some time please. We just upgraded today :)
AlexTheLion
06-22-2010, 08:43 PM
As stated previously, we just updated today, and we will be working on it for a while. If any of you would like to do a few mockups for how you would like it to look, feel free and we'll take a look at them and see what we can do.
Garma
06-22-2010, 09:14 PM
I'm fine with the site, only its a little hard to see the bold, italicize, and underline tools.
SOBAY310
06-22-2010, 09:58 PM
I don't have a problem with the dark look. Just my two cents.
Ed
06-22-2010, 10:19 PM
From my experience, there are always people that will dislike changes. It is impossible to please everyone all at once :)
intelAcO
06-22-2010, 11:02 PM
From my experience, there are always people that will dislike changes. It is impossible to please everyone all at once :)

I totally agree.
P.S. iLike this style better
Lord Xenu
06-22-2010, 11:37 PM
I'm actually a fan. It has a good look that matches the OnLive color scheme. Looks better than that OTHER OnLive site started by a couple of our former members.
Garma
06-23-2010, 12:43 AM
I'm actually a fan. It has a good look that matches the OnLive color scheme. Looks better than that OTHER OnLive site started by a couple of our former members.

^I completely agree.
Elegroth
06-23-2010, 04:11 AM
I'm actually a fan. It has a good look that matches the OnLive color scheme. Looks better than that OTHER OnLive site started by a couple of our former members.

I'm a black person, pun sorta intended, so I'm actually liking the new color scheme. It goes well with my monitor, desk, and room.
Carlos
06-23-2010, 04:32 AM
I DON'T LIKE THIS

Dark websites don't work. Period. Do you see google with a black background. Popular sites use light colors
The reason popular sites use light is because they're casual users. Dark sites are usually aimed at hardcore gamers, like me.

I like the skin. Awesome. :)
bijan588
06-23-2010, 04:46 AM
The white on black hurts my eyes.
Alphasim
06-24-2010, 10:18 AM
The reason popular sites use light is because they're casual users. Dark sites are usually aimed at hardcore gamers, like me.

I like the skin. Awesome. :)

Hardcore, underground, edgy, stick-it-to-conformity shtuffs man!

lol I like it too, but I think the 'dark sites = hardcore' concept is a little generic. I'm certain there's more to the argument then that (and you may well be right), but this is not the place for me to futz with the idea. That and I'm a lousy futzer. lol

Still, nice look. Good job.
dlind70
06-26-2010, 01:51 AM
Can we get different color schemes please? At least one that's black text on white?
glow
06-26-2010, 12:10 PM
Can we get different color schemes please? At least one that's black text on white?

Yeah seriously... how hard is it to upload a free template for us to choose in the cpanel that doesn't rape our eyes? This is one of the most annoying forum templates I've ever seen. Any site designer with an ounce of knowledge in the field knows white on black is a TERRIBLE idea.
TheGamingGEEK
06-27-2010, 05:23 AM
I just need to find "User CP" and I'm good!
(Where did the arcade go!?)
Carlos
06-28-2010, 11:25 AM
Hardcore, underground, edgy, stick-it-to-conformity shtuffs man!
Yeah, man! ;)

lol I like it too, but I think the 'dark sites = hardcore' concept is a little generic. I'm certain there's more to the argument then that (and you may well be right), but this is not the place for me to futz with the idea. That and I'm a lousy futzer. lol
As generic as it sounds or looks - the hardcore niche usually go for darker websites, not light. The casual gamers go for the light sites. I don't think OnliveFans is looking for casual users at this point - they're gunning for the hardcore market. Reason being that most hardcore gamers are very loyal - dare I say, extremely loyal to hardcore gaming. Therefore, it would be easier to attract them with this kind of skin, AND keep them coming back [with more content].
Ed
06-28-2010, 03:29 PM
Guys, I have added new styles. The Black is the default style, but there are 2 others that you can choose from that have black text on a white background.

Brian
Alphasim
07-01-2010, 08:03 AM
Yeah, man! ;)

As generic as it sounds or looks - the hardcore niche usually go for darker websites, not light. The casual gamers go for the light sites. I don't think OnliveFans is looking for casual users at this point - they're gunning for the hardcore market. Reason being that most hardcore gamers are very loyal - dare I say, extremely loyal to hardcore gaming. Therefore, it would be easier to attract them with this kind of skin, AND keep them coming back [with more content].

I'll take your word for it on the dark=hardcore thing. I have absolutely no frame of reference at this point. lol As for OnLiveFans wanting a hardcore audience, I think you're right on the money.