Expanded UI Options
Posted by Lord Crump Jun 19 2010 02:36 GMT in Feedback
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The Bitlands theme is nice and all, but some of us would like to see a bit more choice; you know, multiple skins. Francis, when (And if) you see this, note that this is related to that message I sent you about a new "style" for digibutter to correspond with upcoming major Nintendo videogames that are not only of interest to our community but to potential new members, as well.

For example, the default, non-registered member skin could be based on Paper Mario 3DS (To lure in any fans of the upcoming game), whereas when you register, you can get a choice between the default skin, the "classic" Bitlands theme, or some new ones; for example, you could create a Skyward Sword theme or a Super Mario Galaxy theme for us to use.

Also (And I already know you're going to shoot this one down), being able to create our own avatars is dandy and all, but we should also have the option of uploading an avatar image, like a more conventional social website. There's only so much we can do with the image creator; I know it fits in with the theme of the site and all, but as I suggested, it would be a very good idea for us to have more stylistic options, instead of just one.


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The members could try and mock up a few different styles of skins to show that it would work, and then if Francis approves he could implement them based on assets from it's creator. Instead of dumping all the work on Francis, the users could try their hand at creating themes relevant to them and that could attract new ones as well.
Reply by Twytch Jun 19 2010 02:43 GMT
Well it's not like it be more complicated than "create a background image; create a header; choose the colors; choose the font".
Then there will be the inevitable "FUCHSIA AND CYAN" theme that will look godawful and probably will be submitted by me.
Reply by sims Jun 19 2010 04:43 GMT
Until something like this does get implemented, you might be able to use the Greasemonkey addon for Firefox to change the style of the site.
Reply by Gold Prognosticus Jun 19 2010 07:43 GMT
All of those probably will be implemented in the future eventually, we just need to wait for Francis to get the *crag* off that mountain he's currently on and possibly shave his beard.
Reply by Fallen Shade Jun 19 2010 11:29 GMT
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