RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp,
Cerunnir,
16-Apr-10 07:34 AM, #13
RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp,
sorlag (Anonymous),
08-Apr-10 09:22 PM, #12
RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp,
HammerSong,
24-Feb-10 10:54 PM, #1
RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp - Update,
HammerSong,
15-Mar-10 11:54 PM, #2
RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp - Update,
Splntrd,
16-Mar-10 09:07 AM, #3
RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp - Update,
Tac,
16-Mar-10 10:09 AM, #4
RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp - Update,
Malakhi,
17-Mar-10 02:37 AM, #7
This is pretty top notch,
Twist,
16-Mar-10 03:18 PM, #5
RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp - Update,
sorlag (Anonymous),
16-Mar-10 06:27 PM, #6
I agree with the other posters, TOP NOTCH! But...,
Amberion,
17-Mar-10 02:47 AM, #8
Some comments,
DurNominator,
18-Mar-10 03:35 PM, #10
RE: Some comments,
HammerSong,
18-Mar-10 06:58 PM, #11
RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp,
Marcus_,
17-Mar-10 09:15 AM, #9
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#574, "RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp"
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Since most of the links don't work yet, it might be wise to put something on the website that says it's still under development. Since it's up on the main domain, new (or old) players may hit it and wonder why nothing works, thinking it's the regular, finished website.
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Splntrd | Tue 16-Mar-10 09:06 AM |
Member since 08th Feb 2004
1096 posts
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#556, "RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp - Update"
In response to Reply #2
Edited on Tue 16-Mar-10 09:07 AM
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Please, for the love of God, don't use Papyrus font, ever. Currently, you're using it for "Carrionfields, LLC" and my eyes are bleeding.
Other than that this is really exciting! Splntrd
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Tac | Tue 16-Mar-10 10:09 AM |
Member since 15th Nov 2005
2050 posts
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#557, "RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp - Update"
In response to Reply #3
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Looks really nice. Much better/more professional than the old site. I would agree with not using that font for the CF LLC stuff mostly because it just doesn't look right to me. If it was the same look, but not all "fuzzy" that would look better IMHO, but I didn't volunteer, so obviously that's just my opinion.
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Malakhi | Wed 17-Mar-10 02:37 AM |
Member since 12th Dec 2009
367 posts
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#560, "RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp - Update"
In response to Reply #4
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How about Ringbearer or another Lord of the Rings style font?
e.g., http://www.fontspace.com/category/Lord+of+the+Rings
Might be cool to tie into recognizable imagery from the most popular and mainstream fantasy movie ever.
I like the look although not sure how the logo fits with this branding, and the fanfiction/image gallery section is an awesome idea! Kudos
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#559, "RE: CarrionFields Website Revamp - Update"
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Here is my feedback. Some of it is probably stuff that just hasn't be "gotten to" yet, but I figured I'd throw it all up at once. Of course I realize it's a rough draft, and it's a good one too.
The placement of the logo seems kind of trashy. Would it be possible to get a copy of the logo in a different color scheme and/or with a transparent background? If not, perhaps part of the design to be tweaked to use a black background so it doesn't look quite so out of place.
Bring back the helpfile search box on the left nav or perhaps at the very top in the header.
The "Help" section seems to have gone away. Easy access to a more detailed view of races, classes, sub-classes (ranger breakdown, etc.), cabals, and all that stuff was helpful for character build research.
Vote / ranking badges.
The color used for links on the main page is too similar to some of the hues in the background color. Pick a color that contrasts more.
I would refer to CF as "Carrionfields" instead of "Carrionfields, LLC" wherever possible.
Like someone else said, ditch the Papyrus font. There are free fonts out there that have the same style without the pixelated look of an image that's been blown up 300% above it's original resolution.
Possibly add a newsletter sign up box on the homepage or in the global navigation.
The artwork is excellent. Some of it's hard to make out, but it all looks great.
The bullet list icon doesn't contrast very well with the background in some areas, and I can't figure out what it is. I would either use one of the default bullet sets for lists or go with something else. This one looks like a tiny picture or something, and I find myself continually trying to discern what it is.
Validate the XHTML. (Easier now than after you make ten pages based on this template)
The "paper" background images are tiled, which is nice. I'd like to see them a little smaller, though. 1280x1000 is pretty big for something you can tile anyway, even if it only weighs in at 76k (which isn't tiny).
That's it for now. If I can be of any help with the graphic design, XHTML/CSS/Javascript, PHP, SEO/SEM, etc., feel free to email me/PM me.
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Amberion | Wed 17-Mar-10 02:47 AM |
Member since 06th Jun 2007
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#561, "I agree with the other posters, TOP NOTCH! But..."
In response to Reply #2
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...drop the papyrus font. I can't put my finger on it but there's something with it... Always shoot first and then call whatever you hit the target. Attachment
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DurNominator | Thu 18-Mar-10 03:35 PM |
Member since 08th Nov 2004
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#565, "Some comments"
In response to Reply #2
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Boast 15 different classes and 17 races. This means hundreds of combinations of races and classes!
133 to be exact. Or where is my dwarf invoker? You should change the hundreds since it smells like BS to a new player, particularly one that rolls something like dwarf or orc.
Also, should it be mentioned in the main page that the game is text based/MUD?
There should also be a how to play page link in the left sidebar. Then, in the how to play page you could explain how to play the game, have a few links to MUD clients such as MUSHclient and the connect button could also be there.
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