Author Topic: Sidebars? (Read 5695 times)

Lamborghini_diablo · « **on:** May 21, 2009, 04:59:50 PM »

When did we get sidebars on the forum? I was going to say they were kind of annoying, as they squished everything into a single column, but I found the minimize options... so I'm fine with them.

However, one thing I would like to see is the ability for the boards to utilize my full screen width (1440x900), then I could have the sidebars without everything being smushed. I don't know how easy or hard that would be, so I'm not demanding it or anything, just a thought I had.

Rrulez · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2009, 05:01:12 PM »

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When did we get sidebars on the forum?

Just now. Schaef has been messing around.

The Schaef · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2009, 05:01:58 PM »

I'm using a 1280 x 1040 screen and it goes the whole width.

Metalistic is a fixed-width theme, and therein lies your problem.

xCaLeBx · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2009, 05:02:41 PM »

I likes it

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2009, 05:03:24 PM »

I thought it was Schaef who added it.

As said, I really like the info they have, I'd just like to see them added on the outside edges of the forum screen, rather than squashing everything into the middle.

*edit* ahh, bummer. I really like this theme though. $:-\$

*EDIT 2* After trying out all the other looks and not liking them, I found a solution, just keep the sidebars minimized unless I need them. Thankfully they stay minimized while i browse around, so they arent an annoyance, but I can pop them out when I need them. Thanks for adding this Schaef.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2009, 05:59:18 PM »

Hey, what happened to the "recient posts" section of the right sidebar? Thats the one I liked the most.

*EDIT* the whole right sidebar just vanished?

The Schaef · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:03:09 PM »

Trying an alternative to sidebars. Go Home.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:07:08 PM »

That works as well, but I was already getting used to the sidebars, I liked how you could pop them out whenever you wanted.

Whatever you want to keep it as I'm fine with, but I think I prefered the popouts.

Rrulez · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:07:53 PM »

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on May 21, 2009, 06:07:08 PM

That works as well, but I was already getting used to the sidebars, I liked how you could pop them out whenever you wanted.

Whatever you want to keep it as I'm fine with, but I think I prefered the popouts.

Wishywashy.

lightningninja · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:08:29 PM »

"A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways."

Rrulez · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:09:35 PM »

Quote from: lightningninja on May 21, 2009, 06:08:29 PM

"A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways."

-Barney & Friends, Love is perfect

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:09:59 PM »

Well I dont want to sound unnapreciative...

The Schaef · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:11:53 PM »

What I really need is practical feedback. If this does/does not work for users, I want to know so I can make adjustments, or just can the whole thing.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:14:44 PM »

The design as it is now does work. However, I did prefer the sidebars. I could minimize them if I wasnt using them, but I could pop them out while browsing the forums at the same time. Functional, easy to use, and speedy.

lightningninja · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:18:27 PM »

I prefer the sidebars.

Rrulez · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:20:45 PM »

I like it now.

Rawrlolsauce! · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:23:09 PM »

I like these changes. I also like the Aa New Damage for the skin

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:29:38 PM »

I like it a lot. =D

What other sidebars are available? It would be interesting to know.

EDIT: They are changing as I refresh. Please keep the User Info one. I really like that one.

EDIT 2: The User Info one seems to disappear when I go into a reply. Bug maybe?

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:30:29 PM »

Question, would it be difficult or easy to make our sidebars customizable, so we can put whatever we want on ours?

*edit* If not... This is my favorite layout

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User Info
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Recient topics
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Who's Online

lightningninja · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:31:06 PM »

Recent topics and online users are by far the most helpful.

The Schaef · « **Reply #20 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:31:50 PM »

Lot of votes for online users.

okay, then...

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:33:26 PM »

YAY! I like it like this. Now i have my info, recient topics, and whos online right there, and I can access everything else with Home.

Good job Schaef.

lightningninja · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:34:25 PM »

I agree. Awesome... and now it's gone.

EDIT: It's back.

The Schaef · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:36:26 PM »

What I like is keeping the forum info on one side, the double sidebars were just squishing it too much.

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #24 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:37:31 PM »

Awesome, I like it a lot. My personal vote is to can Upcoming Events, or move it to the bottom. However, the minimize feature helps.

What other ones are there? Also, is there a way to make this user specific and settable, or am I asking way too much?

Quote from: The Schaef on May 21, 2009, 06:36:26 PM

What I like is keeping the forum info on one side, the double sidebars were just squishing it too much.

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #25 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:39:05 PM »

oh hey, fancy new title page:

http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/index.php

The Schaef · « **Reply #26 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:39:15 PM »

It can't be customized, let's not get crazy here.

I can understand the reduced interest in the events block, but these boards have a great system to allow us to show the tournament schedule and link to threads for info, and I don't think people are taking nearly enough advantage of it. For now, the events are an executive decision.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #27 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:41:48 PM »

Quote from: The Schaef on May 21, 2009, 06:39:15 PM

It can't be customized, let's not get crazy here.

Mmkay, I was just curious. It'd be total win if that were possible.

Quote from: Cameron the Conqueror on May 21, 2009, 06:37:31 PM

My personal vote is to can Upcoming Events, or move it to the bottom. However, the minimize feature helps.

Just hit the triangle to make that section go poof if you dont need it.

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #28 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:42:57 PM »

triangle?

lightningninja · « **Reply #29 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:44:11 PM »

Same question here.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #30 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:45:21 PM »

Err, it may be different on the other themes, but you can minimize individual sections.

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #31 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:49:09 PM »

ah, it is a normal minimize icon on the default. Just clarifying.

Cameron the Conqueror · « **Reply #32 on:** May 21, 2009, 07:42:15 PM »

yes, I know I'm double posting, but I found something different. On the top right of the screen (with the default skin, right below the search field), there is a small minimize button. Hit it, all the sidebars disappear and you get your screen back. just an fyi for those who don't like it. I do btw.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #33 on:** May 21, 2009, 07:52:18 PM »

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on May 21, 2009, 05:03:24 PM

*EDIT 2* After trying out all the other looks and not liking them, I found a solution, just keep the sidebars minimized unless I need them. Thankfully they stay minimized while i browse around, so they arent an annoyance, but I can pop them out when I need them. Thanks for adding this Schaef.

Already found that bud.

lightningninja · « **Reply #34 on:** May 21, 2009, 07:55:11 PM »

Did you just quote yourself?

Rrulez · « **Reply #35 on:** May 21, 2009, 07:55:58 PM »

Fact. Lambo just failed. Fact.

The Schaef · « **Reply #36 on:** May 21, 2009, 08:05:25 PM »

He quoted himself to demonstrate that the thing you are talking about, he had already found, at the time he posted previously.

Rrulez · « **Reply #37 on:** May 21, 2009, 08:06:02 PM »

Quote from: The Schaef on May 21, 2009, 08:05:25 PM

He quoted himself to demonstrate that the thing you are talking about, he had already found, at the time he posted previously.

Hmm...then I just failed badly.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #38 on:** May 21, 2009, 08:09:07 PM »

Quote from: Rrulez on May 21, 2009, 08:06:02 PM

Quote from: The Schaef on May 21, 2009, 08:05:25 PM
He quoted himself to demonstrate that the thing you are talking about, he had already found, at the time he posted previously.
Hmm...then I just failed badly.

Fact. You did. Fact.

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Author Topic: Sidebars? (Read 5695 times)

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