Author Topic: So how do you like the new site? (Read 13698 times)

lilgamefreek · « **on:** February 10, 2007, 08:56:04 AM »

I couldn't really find a topic to actually discuss the new site, so I might as well start one.

In all honesty, It's not as clean as ogresnet, but it's off to a good start.

Way too many smilies though. Way too many.

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2007, 09:08:55 AM »

I agree. Its a little messy right now, but I'm sure it'll get cleaned up in time. Also, the blue skin looks to... general... to me. When I look at it, it doesn't say "Zoo" on it. It just says "general forum"... At least thats what I think.

I think the light brown and light green colors, like the previous skins, were the way to go...

Oh, and would it be possible to get the smilies below the post? Or at least get only the basic ones to show? it takes a while to get to the posting box when you see all those smilies.

ShenTirag · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2007, 09:09:09 AM »

Do remember that we have -literally- just moved and Yellowrose and Tex have been working very hard indeed on making sure everything was kept intact, so some things will change over the next few weeks so I wouldn't worry about it.

Seraphii · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2007, 09:13:39 AM »

I think they did a wonderful job! and the site is wayyy to awesome
I have had no problems, and they have moved eberything perfectly =D

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2007, 09:18:14 AM »

I'm not saying they didnt work hard on it, its just that it feels to general... and there are lots of buttons... :slol:(though the glow thing is cool)

Rosinas Cat · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2007, 09:20:10 AM »

I agree totally with Shen - Yellowrose and Texgnome have worked extremely hard on this move, and I think the new site is great! But it is different, and it will take us all time to get used to it. And as for the smilies - I love this new one! :soccer3:

New features such as 'Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post. ' are handy too!

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2007, 09:23:41 AM »

No one agrees with me about the skin? Well, I guess I'll stop talking about it then.

Is it possible to get that thing on the home page that shows what the latest posts are, with the random animal next to it? that thing was helpful.

Zoo Titan · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:14:38 AM »

I think it looks great! True I did get lost at first but the forums are lookin' good!(I would post a thumbsup smilie but I can't find it

) Anyway, great job

I like the new Spell Check feature

Say, where's my avatar?

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:18:28 AM »

You have to re-upload it.

seaworldgurl1 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:20:19 AM »

umm...i like the new site, especially the new lay, i am just having trouble finding my way around! too many buttons! aaahh! lol...but great job for movin the site sooo quickly!! umm...i think we need to be able to pick what colors we want in our siggy...i can't find the codes to make it different colors! well..I love the new site, it just needs some small adjusments. also, im wondering if we're allowed to have our own custom titles since it is an avaiable option? wanted to ask b4 i did it, cuz on the old zoo admin, we weren't allwed to until like 2000 posts or something.

MinGraphics · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:25:25 AM »

I am just happy we still have a site to come to.

They did a fine job with the move :bounce:

orangemonkey22 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:28:35 AM »

It's nice, although I kinda miss Ogresnet and I seem to have lost most of my PMs.

ghost · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:49:03 AM »

i have only 5 pm's left.
and it says its 50%full, so we can only hold 10pm's??

seaworldgurl1 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:52:24 AM »

what do the stars under our username stand for? someone with less posts than me has 1 more star than i do...are they for posts or sumthing else?

ShenTirag · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:56:22 AM »

I think there are a couple of problems with the PM system at the moment...you can send and receive them, but there are some problems with the PMs carried over from the old forums (though you were advised to back up and delete them before the move).

seaworldgurl1: Yeah, the stars represent the number of posts, much like the Pooper Scooper, Zookeeper etc labels did.

seaworldgurl1 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:58:34 AM »

@ Shen...so the stars do represent posts, but why does MinGraphics (not trying to be mean, just an exapmle!) have less posts than me, but more stars? this whole star thing is confoosing!! :silver:

mikaboshi · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2007, 11:02:35 AM »

Also, we are still adjusting some things about the skin; with it being new software we are all still working on figuring it out. We figured it was more important to get ZA back up and running ratehr than wait for a 100% perfect skin.

ShenTirag · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2007, 11:08:00 AM »

Hum, oh I don't know

I thought they represented posts (as they do on some other forums) but it is entirely possible they represent something else, like length of time on site etc.

Animalover44 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2007, 11:15:33 AM »

I like the features on this new site, it will just take a little getting used to.

Packraptor · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2007, 11:28:54 AM »

The new site's alright, but I liked the old one better. Quick question: what happenned to my banner? I see some other people kept theirs.

seaworldgurl1 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2007, 11:37:19 AM »

I like this site, but the other site was less confusing. I liked the most recent posts thing on the home page , too. umm....are we allowed to have our own custom titles? I saw that the feature was available, and i didn't want to use it cuz i might get in trouble!!

Yellowrose · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2007, 11:57:00 AM »

OK smilies are somewhat fixed so there aren't so may on the post window. Still needs some adjustment.

Custom Titles

This will be adjusted as only admins can assign assign custom titles to members. If you have added one it will be removed as this is going to be a special feature for certain membergroups.

Sig Banners

Sig Banners and as I see avatars as well did not transfer properly. The staff will work to reaply the sig banners for members and you will have to reupload your avatar

Stars

The stars appear according to your primary membergroup. The member group banners under your names will return when new images for them are completed as the old site ones are far to large for this layout.

Important Note to ALL

Remember we are still making adjustments and it will take time to get to everything done. In the next few weeks we will be very busy as most of us have real lives as well that have to be attended to. We will get it done we just ask your patience.

Glad you like what we have provided so ZA can continue on for you all to enjoy

stefferoni · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2007, 12:02:42 PM »

i like the look of this..and i see a bazillion smilies, too (i love the panda

). woot! i'm sure you guys have a lot in your plate..yikes! don't envy you at all..but will be sending loads of good karma your way..and can't wait to reap the benies of your hard work.

thanks you guys..and lots of luck.

seaworldgurl1 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2007, 12:03:59 PM »

so for the stars, it will be lyk, just an example, not rlly, but just to get my point across!

Pooper Scooper-1 star
Zookeeper-2 Stars
Senior Zookeeper-2 Stars
Scientist-3 stars
Marine Biologist-4 stars
Game Warden-5 stars

i may be missing some ranks, but this is the general idea, right?

Yellowrose · « **Reply #24 on:** February 10, 2007, 12:25:07 PM »

Yes that's the idea but that will change when the new membergroup images are complete

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Author Topic: So how do you like the new site? (Read 13698 times)