Zone Website Design

[Programmer]

Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

Oh no.

Here comes the flame. ><

[Banditz]

Originally Posted by Programmer

I have some elements of the Symphonia's design, yes, but it's not an overall copy. I just infused the good ideas of Symphonia's design with other good ideas of other websites I've seen.

So why did you say the design was by you?

[Stephen]

I feel the banner draws too much attention - you may want to tone the contrast down. However, the contrast of the banner gives your eyes excellent direction - so that they move down. Sadly, once they've moved past the banner you may find they become lost - as there is no longer any direction given; they are left to wander.

You may want to add a background for the content area - this alone may fix the distraction of the banner.

As far as graphics go - they're perfectly acceptable, however you may want something which is less geometrical on the banner - I find the lack of perspective on the tent and direction somewhat reminscent of Gustave Klimt.

e: Also, the lack of alignment on the navigational menu is somewhat tasteless from a design perspective. I feel it's also needlessly large.

[Crow]

Originally Posted by Banditz

So why did you say the design was by you?

Because website designs are not original anymore. We've passed that stage already, Web 2.0 buddy. Every kind of website "idea" has been done already. Navigation at the top, left, right, bottom, small banner, big banner, nav buttons, nav text, nav text included into the background, what else do you want to do? Put the content into the navigation maybe?

[jurre24d]

wOOOOT !! ,, THIS vERRY NICE !!

[jkool666]

I like it.

Should get rid of the stats though as their not going to be changing for a long time. Maybe keep the "Player of the Week" stuff up though.

Also your description of "The Goal" of Zone is a little off...
"The goal is to defeat the enemy by conquering their bases or by finding all flags and bringing them back to your base."

Theres no maps where you need to find more then one flag "all". And only two maps you conquer enemy bases.

"There are various goals pending on which planet your on. Fight head to head on Sparring, free for all on Showdown, TeamDeathmatch on Guild Wars, Capture the bases in icy Iricia, or try King of the Hill and Capture the Flag."

I don't know if that sounds nice, but something that accurately describes Zone's goals would better fit the "The Goal" section.

[Programmer]

Originally Posted by jkool666

I like it.

Should get rid of the stats though as their not going to be changing for a long time. Maybe keep the "Player of the Week" stuff up though.

Also your description of "The Goal" of Zone is a little off...
"The goal is to defeat the enemy by conquering their bases or by finding all flags and bringing them back to your base."

Theres no maps where you need to find more then one flag "all". And only two maps you conquer enemy bases.

"There are various goals pending on which planet your on. Fight head to head on Sparring, free for all on Showdown, TeamDeathmatch on Guild Wars, Capture the bases in icy Iricia, or try King of the Hill and Capture the Flag."

I don't know if that sounds nice, but something that accurately describes Zone's goals would better fit the "The Goal" section.

I stole the text from the current zone website so meh. xD

If you want to give it another description, just PM me what you want it to say.

[jkool666]

Originally Posted by Programmer

I stole the text from the current zone website so meh. xD

Really? Lol I never knew it was on the current site.

[Jesper]

Dont foget to tell how much Xp you need to be a rank up, and maybe a map of all the worlds? That should be good

[Programmer]

Providing a bump for a lot of updates.

The "Stats" section of the website has been replaced by "Info".

If you feel something is out-of-place or something does not work, simply send me a forum PM and I'll fix it ASAP.

http://www.sympgraal.com/Ian/zone/index.php

Please note:

Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional and CSS.

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Known Issues

Issue: The image gallery won't work!
Will resolve later.

Issue: The bottom border doesn't seem to match with the background.
Again, will resolve later.

Issue: The website goes off the screen for me!
This is simply because your screen is not wide enough to fit the entire website in. Mind you, I made this site on a 1280x1024 resolution.

[cbk1994]

WAY too wide, that's just crazy

Also, the class info thing is bad, the pop up information flickers like mad.

The info section should be dark like the rest of the site.

I really don't like it at all, to be honest.

[Programmer]

Originally Posted by cbk1994

WAY too wide, that's just crazy

Also, the class info thing is bad, the pop up information flickers like mad.

The info section should be dark like the rest of the site.

I really don't like it at all, to be honest.

Aye, I plan to fix it up so it isn't as wide. The class info problem is more of a browser issue than a script issue; I also plan to fix that. Info section will be redone tomorrow so that it matches the rest of the site.

[Twinny]

Originally Posted by Programmer

Please note:

Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional and CSS.

Transitional....bah

It does look pretty cool though

[jkool666]

I have a few sudgestions, just important things about the Classes I feel should be there ;P.


You shouldn't have "Free" or "Gold Only" listed on the classes since different planets offer different classes as Gold.

In "Squadleader" that doesn't warp your team mates away, it creates a warp where you stand for 15 seconds or something. Thats the dropshiprecall by the way.

HeavyInfantry, their also unique being the only class with the Mortar.

Marine I'd alter up a bit. Maybe talk about their well balanced assortments of weapons with an average speed. Marine is also the only class with "Plasmarifle" (Other then LightPowers class).

LightPowers, on Gwars is also fitted with an increased power plasmasabre, it hits much higher on Gwars I believe.

DarkPowers is the only class with the ability to use "Beam" as well.


And the Information section looks great by the way (the info on it) ;P. A few weapons are missing though:
ApRipper, Grenade Launcher, Dartgun and HeavyLaser. Those are the only ones I noticed were missing.

[Dante396]

Pretty good so far.