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Antares: A New Theme?

Discussion in 'Announcements and Information' started by Kazyyk, Jul 29, 2014.

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Which mobile optimized theme should become our new main theme?

Poll closed Aug 5, 2014.
  1. Aperture

    8 vote(s)
    12.1%
  2. Executive

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%
  3. Snapshot

    1 vote(s)
    1.5%
  4. Infinite

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%
  5. Platform

    40 vote(s)
    60.6%
  6. Spectrum

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Fusion

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%
  8. Fusion (dark)

    5 vote(s)
    7.6%
  9. Novus

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%
  10. Subway

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%
  11. Baisik

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%
  12. Other (post reply)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Aradin Stanguit

    Aradin Stanguit The Vigil's Jester

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    Alright, just putting it out there. Oddly the old theme doesn't have that issue.
     
  2. OmegaMatt

    OmegaMatt Last But Not Least

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    Testing right now on my phone. So far it is working great. The new theme is very much appreciated!
     
  3. Khaltor

    Khaltor Lore Master

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    Seems to function well enough on my phone
     
  4. FFPLEASE

    FFPLEASE DANK MEMES

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    Wow it doesn't look SO bad.
     
  5. Vosrik

    Vosrik New Member

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    Uhh....not sure if I'm the only one with this problem, but it's the new theme when I'm logged out and switches back to the old one as soon as I log in. Is this a bug?
     
  6. Khaltor

    Khaltor Lore Master

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    i experience nothing of the sort
     
  7. Aradin Stanguit

    Aradin Stanguit The Vigil's Jester

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    I'm using the iPad, so that might have something to do with it.
     
  8. Aromyl

    Aromyl Mad Coder

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    If you haven't, (TMK) you need to manually switch over to the new theme at the bottom left of the page.
     
  9. Vosrik

    Vosrik New Member

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    Thanks, that fixed it! :D
     
  10. Terallis

    Terallis Dark Matter of Fact

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    So, I'm absolutely adoring this new theme. Aside from it being a lot easier on the eyes, it just feels a lot more natural. Especially on my tablet. Unlike before, it is perfectly optimized for mobile devices. 10/10
     
  11. FFPLEASE

    FFPLEASE DANK MEMES

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    10/10 would post again
     
  12. Narfball

    Narfball narfball

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    i dislike the new theme profusely, it looks like galaxy citizen's forum layout, and just comes off as too dark (and edgy)
     
  13. Kazyyk

    Kazyyk Administrator

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    You can change back. :D
     
  14. Chronicle

    Chronicle nobody knows why he's still here

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    From what I've seen people have either really liked it or really disliked it, for a variety of reasons. I'm personally kind of split about it; on one hand, it's a LOT easier on the eyes, but it's also a little clunkier and the text is a bit too large by default on computers. Definitely an improvement on mobile though.

    But, honestly, that's just my opinion. As are all of these. Just as long as you can always change it back, I think this is a great thing to have for those who like it for any reason. Those that don't: Just change it back and forget it exists. Problem solved.

    A general success, I think, just because it's gained the approval of some of the community as an improvement. Great to have options!
     
  15. Kazyyk

    Kazyyk Administrator

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    The font size can be changed and I've been tweaking it as feedback comes in. Current font is generally 15pts.
     
  16. Chronicle

    Chronicle nobody knows why he's still here

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    okay yes it actually is a little smaller than when i was last on my pc wtf.
     
  17. Kazyyk

    Kazyyk Administrator

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    Now the real question is....
    Leave it wide or set it back to the way it was, where it was thin and organized.
    Hmm....
     
  18. Terallis

    Terallis Dark Matter of Fact

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    Actually, I think it being wide is a little... eh. I like the style, but it would probably be a lot better with it more compact and organized. But the question with that is "Will the mobile site still look fine?"
     
  19. Kazyyk

    Kazyyk Administrator

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    Yes. Compact is the default. I messed it up when it became wide. >_>
     
  20. Ariexe

    Ariexe New Member

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    Font - Still abit big. title font bugs me.
    Size - revert to compact. it looked sleeker, and I feel my screen is zoomed in. I have the website set at 90% zoomed because it feels too "in my face"
    Problems - no slash text anymore. some colors look unreadable (but thats okay by me)

    Opinion: I love the new theme, just it needs to be tweaked. keep going at it