New Graal Website - Page 14

LoneAngelIbesu · #1 11-09-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by James

reminds me of the old 2001 website.

Hence, the problem.

James · #2 11-09-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LoneAngelIbesu

Hence, the problem.

there was nothing wrong with it.

LoneAngelIbesu · #3 11-09-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by James

there was nothing wrong with it.

Back in 2001, there wasn't.

@Stefan: Not everything needs to be added to the client. Rufus is right; you do not want GraalOnline.com to look like a giant pop-up. The advertisement should be subtle.

LoneAngelIbesu · #4 11-08-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

I just checked out the WoW website, and the websites of a couple other popular MMO's and they all have just news on the front page, with separate pages dedicated to actual information about the game.

Ya, it's not a very good idea. Graal has definitely got it right.

The core word being popular, Dusty. People already know what WoW is about, even if they've never played it before. Nobody knows Graal. You have to tell them what it is before you start telling them about news and the like.

Calendars and news can be on the front page, but the focal point ought to be, "What is Graal?".

Switch · #5 11-08-2009, 07:34 PM

I say we go tie dye.

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Admins · #6 11-09-2009, 02:59 AM

Dynamic stuff like calendar and news should be in the client. In my opinion the website should be more about advertising and have a big download button. May be the playerlist in v6 could be expanded to also be an event hub or so.

James · #7 11-09-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

Dynamic stuff like calendar and news should be in the client. In my opinion the website should be more about advertising and have a big download button. May be the playerlist in v6 could be expanded to also be an event hub or so.

the current website makes me think this game is going to install malware on my computer.

i don't know why you guys changed stuff you had right a long time ago.

it's nice to see game updates on the front page of the website. it tells new people that the game is alive and actually has an active community.

Rufus · #8 11-09-2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by James

the current website makes me think this game is going to install malware on my computer.

i don't know why you guys changed stuff you had right a long time ago.

it's nice to see game updates on the front page of the website. it tells new people that the game is alive and actually has an active community.

He probably would prefer a self sufficient website that doesn't require any additional effort placed into it after its creation. It's understandable, because there's a lot of different areas on Graal that need attention already and not an awful amount of trust is placed in people having some control over them. However, it's in parallel to what the current community itself, and potential future communities, are looking for in an MMO's website.

Stephen · #9 11-09-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

. . . the website should be more about advertising and have a big download button

Completely agree - although to clarify "advertise" isn't big flashy banners, but information and "calls to action" to interest potential players.

DustyPorViva · #10 11-09-2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

Dynamic stuff like calendar and news should be in the client. In my opinion the website should be more about advertising and have a big download button. May be the playerlist in v6 could be expanded to also be an event hub or so.

I have to agree with Rufus that people aren't stupid. They don't need constant advertisements and "WE HAVE THIS AND WE HAVE THAT" thrown in their face and a huge download button in order to gain interest, if that even works. They need something more dynamic and real -- something that can interest them. I mean, a quick download button I'm not against, but I don't like the idea of the website being nothing but a huge ad.

I mean really, the current website seems to be taking the exact direction you say the website should take(nothing but advertisements and huge PLAY NOW buttons), but apparently that doesn't seem to be something that is being accepted as a good decision. Let the actual content hook the players, which I guess isn't ideal with Graal's current condition.

Tigairius · #11 11-09-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

In my opinion the website should be more about advertising and have a big download button.

Yes, exactly. It should be fast and easy to download the game and start playing!

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Originally Posted by Rufus

People aren't stupid and see straight through websites that are basically just advertisements, that really isn't the way to go. Engaging content is where it's at.

I think you may be taking what Stefan is saying a little too seriously, I don't think he wants just a ton of advertisements slammed into your face, but rather a website that just advertises the game and makes it easily accessible to download the client.

Rufus · #12 11-09-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigairius

I think you may be taking what Stefan is saying a little too seriously, I don't think he wants just a ton of advertisements slammed into your face, but rather a website that just advertises the game and makes it easily accessible to download the client.

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Originally Posted by Rufus

People aren't stupid and see straight through websites that are basically just advertisements, that really isn't the way to go. Engaging content is where it's at.

Nope.

Imperialistic · #13 11-10-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Wikipedia: Visual Heirarchy

It's not whining; it's knowing better and mourning those who don't.

This is quite funny because in the article it says itself that

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Visual hierarchy is used in page design to help the viewer process information. The hierarchy can be used in several dimension, such as color, contrast, texture, shape, position, orientation and size.

Keyword there is HELP. I don't believe "What I've seen, cannot be unseen" is help in any sort of way?

Demisis_P2P · #14 11-10-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Imperialistic

Keyword there is HELP. I don't believe "What I've seen, cannot be unseen" is help in any sort of way?

Hey man thanks for bringing that back up again.

Stephen · #15 11-11-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperialistic

This is quite funny because in the article it says itself that

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Visual hierarchy is used in page design to help the viewer process information. The hierarchy can be used in several dimension, such as color, contrast, texture, shape, position, orientation and size.

Keyword there is HELP. I don't believe "What I've seen, cannot be unseen" is help in any sort of way?

You're as bad as "Exhausted".

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Originally Posted by Rufus

Nope.

"basically just advertisements" is a blanket statement - you've made your counter-point on a blanket statement.

You stay classy, San Diego.