SL New Look

[Boco]

Originally posted by Mercator
So let's focus on the information architecture now, that is, how the website will be organized rather than what it will look like... I just followed a course on exactly this sort of stuff, so bow before me you ignorant laymen! ... um, I mean, let's all think of something together. (nevermind that I probably failed the class)

What!? Focus on content before appearance?

I like the idea of having links to both scens and their respective reviews on the same page.

If we go wiki, who would get it rolling? Leo? The master of ignorant laymen? In a wiki format, can we address Fairline's concern about gfx and scen buggering? Is there such a beast as a site containing a conventional files section and wiki reviews and guides? If no one with the necessary skills is available to set this wiki-style up with low maintenance, then we'll need to start rolling with a conventional format such as Tech's excellent start here.

[techumseh]

New Look update

http://www.tecumseh.150m.com/SL_New_Look.html

[Arthedain]

Hmm, the extra.gif is not showing.

Othweriwise I think we're getting somewhere.

[Henrik]

The bakground that I suppose should be there isn't showing.

[curtsibling]

Still being uploaded, methinks!

Looking damn good, Tech!

PS
I am sure no-one here would really want to know my fantasies!

[typhoon]

Originally posted by techumseh

Does it produce a file which is then inserted into a site like a movie? I really don't have a clue about it.

You could do that, making an intro movie after which you can jump to the main page, or could simply use it for an animated banner or navigation bar.

Then again, you can make the entire site with Flash, which requires more experience than I can ever accumulate.

EIther way, I really suck at Flash, so I'm afraid that I wouldn't be of much help.

[Mercator]

Originally posted by curtsibling
Still being uploaded, methinks!

Nope. He made an error in the HTML. The image links are pointing to the folder on his computer rather than to the location on the website.

[techumseh]

Sorry, I tried using Frontpage for the first time. It's obviously a bit trickier. I'll try to fix it tonight.

[Mercator]

Try doing it in Notepad. That's what I do... Well, not quite notepad, I use a text editor with a bit more functionality. It's the best way to learn it.

[rjmatsleepers]

Originally posted by techumseh
Sorry, I tried using Frontpage for the first time. It's obviously a bit trickier. I'll try to fix it tonight.

Frontpage has an annoying trick of changing your references. It thinks it knows better than you what you meant. I can't imagine where it got that idea from.

RJM at Sleeper's

[N35t0r]

There are easy to use blog programs which can be used to post news easily...

[St Leo]

I think a Wiki is more appropriate than WordPress or -- Athena forbid -- a Slash-clone like PHPNuke or PostNuke. I'll get one up and running this weekend.

[techumseh]

OK, it should be working now. I simplified the design and added navigation links to (currently blank) pages where the various content can be uploaded. Further suggestions are welcome.

Please indicate if you think we should adopt this as the new look and general design of the SL site. Thanks.

http://www.tecumseh.150m.com/SL_New_Look.html

[curtsibling]

I have one word for it = Kinky!

I love the site, so how are thing going to be set out?

Where are those links going to lead, and will they connect to this forum?

[St Leo]

We'll adopt the side border, the images, and the colours.

Do you still have the first prototype around? A tileable border/background would be useful.