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I access UESP mostly from my:
computer 67%  67%  [ 42 ]
tablet 8%  8%  [ 5 ]
phone 22%  22%  [ 14 ]
other (explain in thread) 3%  3%  [ 2 ]
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 Post subject: Re: If UESP went mobile...
PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:09 am 
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Yes, and according to Daveh mobile user account for about 30% of all page views. The questions were related about how much they desired mobile improvements, really.

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I offen visit the wiki on my tablet will playing TES games on my tv, it just seems quicker and easier then using my pc... And i sometimes read threads from this and other forums from my mobile when on the road, but that is mostly for killing time when bored.

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Avron the S'wit wrote:
If UESP forums(and wiki) went mobile:
  • What would you like to see? / What are your suggestions?
  • Are there bugs or features you think would need special attention?
  • Do you have a preference for posts per thread?
  • What are your general concerns?
  • Etc., etc.

This is not a definite suggestion that UESP will be mobile anytime soon, but it is a topic of consideration and thought, so thanks to Eltee's suggestion I thought I would see what users might be concerned for or what their suggestions would be.

Also, I added a poll out of curiosity to see how you usually access UESP. This means 7 out of 10 times you log in or more. Please vote - it's just a general consensus for curiosity! The technology and the times are changing, so we want to make sure everything is smooth for as many people as possible.

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I'd absolutely love a mobile version of either the site, the forums, or both. My computer is in a different room than my PS3, so I usually play with my smartphone next to me, and am always on this site. Wish there was a mobile version because the text is so small when reading the forums or wiki on my phone.


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 Post subject: Re: If UESP went mobile...
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There is a mobile version of the site. Link. We're now linking it on the sidebar, so it should be easier to find for anyone.

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I have been testing a mobile theme for phpBB on my own site, so it can be done.
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Forums just don't work well with mobile devices. I rarely see people even try. While you may be able to improve, you won't be able to fix the underlying issues with it, I think. Either way, I think there are already plans in motion for a better mobile site. I'd check in with Dave about it (if you weren't already doing that).

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Has UESPF (and maybe even wiki) considered creating an app? I think this would please both audiences, as people on computers get to keep their normal website and tablet/phone users can access the forums/wiki easier. Plus, it'll make us look professional :P

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Has UESPF (and maybe even wiki) considered creating an app? I think this would please both audiences, as people on computers get to keep their normal website and tablet/phone users can access the forums/wiki easier. Plus, it'll make us look professional :P

Apps are a [&@%!] to make, it wouldn't really be worth it.

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The only problem I have with the forums on my iPod is that the links are too darn small (active topics, search, etc.) I constantly miss and have to zoom in a lot. For me, the Google search bar isn't really troublesome, and I usually don't even notice it.


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I mostly use my PC, but I do use my iPhone quite often when replying to posts. I would really appreciate an app or mobile page because it is somewhat difficult and tedious to use the forums on my phone.

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Has UESPF (and maybe even wiki) considered creating an app? I think this would please both audiences, as people on computers get to keep their normal website and tablet/phone users can access the forums/wiki easier. Plus, it'll make us look professional :P

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Would anyone be willing to test a mobile forum template and provide feedback?

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I check out the forum a fair bit from my phone. As long as providing feedback requires no actual knowledge of web design I'm down to help.

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It would be more of "This looks nice, this looks bad, you might think of adding this" kind of stuff.

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I think I could handle that.

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For the fifteen of you who voted mobile device in this poll, we have implemented the mobile template!

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This is very useful - it even still has quick reply - but I don't suppose there are any other skins? The brown parchment colour scheme works fine normally but the mobile version makes my eyes uncomfortable.

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I'll look into if more than one color scheme can be used at once with the auto-detect and report back.

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Mobile theme is beautiful, by the way. Congrats to whoever made it.

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Musicman is responsible for finding the template and making it work for UESP, so all offerings should be directed to him! He did a super job.

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As much as I like the new mobile theme, I have an issue with the fact that I can't seem to find the 'View Your Posts' and 'View New Posts' links.

Seriously, that's the bread and butter of how I browse a forum, especially a big one like UESP. Am I missing them, or are they just not there?

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Tap the magnifying glass in the top right corner ;)

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I thought that you should know that the mobile site works perfectly on my Kindle's experimental browser. :D


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I may be an idiot, but I'm having a few problems with the mobile site using the default browser on Android Gingerbread on an HTC Desire Z. The biggest problem is that I cannot find how to go to older pages on the main page of each forum (which lists the topics). It's fine for reading page 1, but then I can't go to page 2, which is annoying if I'm trying to catch up on something I haven't read for a few days. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

Also, I can't use the Search feature to select only certain forums. The drop-down simply doesn't work.

Haven't checked it in another browser yet, so it might be that it works fine in Firefox.

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