Forum Updates

Post by **Daveh** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 5:19 pm

A number of changes to the forums today:

Added ranks
Enabled avatars (assuming they work, I have not tested them yet)
Fixed a few spelling mistakes
Updated the style to better match that of the main site. I've updated all users to using the new style (uesp). Members can change back to the previous style (subsilver) by editing their profile (well, almost the original style).
Added a Google search/ad unit to the top of the forums.
Tweaked the spam settings a bit to let a couple valid sites through (should work but let me know if it doesn't).

Comments on the new style are welcome and I'll likely continue to tweak things a little here over time.

BBM · Post by **BBM** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:05 pm

It looks very nice.

ace62394 · Post by **ace62394** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:21 pm

better than before!

Bear · Post by **Bear** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:49 pm

I like it a lot! Thank You!

One thing I've noticed though, is that the placement of the sponsored links now makes it so I have to scroll over to read the rest of the page. I know I could change my resolution from its current 800 X 600, but it is easier for me to read text at this setting. Could it be moved to a place that doesn't stretch the page? If there is no alternative place I'm sure I could learn to cope.

ace62394 · Post by **ace62394** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:58 pm

there is one tiny flaw in this update: if you hover your mouse over the "Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages" it says "www.uesp.net Forum Index" but if you click it, it takes you to the wiki

Codex · Post by **Codex** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:58 pm

Thank you very much, Daveh. The new look is brilliant

Post by **Daveh** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:30 pm

I've moved the search box down a bit it won't be seen on all pages though. If people think we don't need it I can just remove it (search generates almost no revenue on the main site anyways). I just thought it might be useful.

I've also changed the spam filter a little bit to allow new users to post links to certain sites (uesp.net, elderscrolls.com, etc...). Let me know if this causes spam issues or if there are other sites you think could be added.

Codex · Post by **Codex** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:45 pm

Daveh wrote:I've also changed the spam filter a little bit to allow new users to post links to certain sites (uesp.net, elderscrolls.com, etc...). Let me know if this causes spam issues or if there are other sites you think could be added.

Very good idea

Most Honored Listener · Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:57 pm

I tested it out and the avatars don't really work... but other wise its great

Post by **admin** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:07 am

You should be able to upload avatars now. They don't seem to be displayed on the posts yet and there are no default avatars yet...am working on both issues now.

edit: Ok, well I fixed the display issue I guess...was logged in on the wrong account.

Ts198 · Post by **Ts198** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:08 am

i think its working because i can see yours

currymaniac · Post by **currymaniac** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:13 am

The only thing I suggest is to make the buttons match up with the rest of the site, other than that it looks great!

Most Honored Listener · Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:16 am

this is a much better layout than before.

Codex · Post by **Codex** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:20 am

Nice avatar, MHL

Ts198 · Post by **Ts198** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:29 am

god now i cant make up my mind between a few avatars

Codex · Post by **Codex** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:31 am

Me neither

Bear · Post by **Bear** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:23 am

Daveh wrote:I've moved the search box down a bit it won't be seen on all pages though. If people think we don't need it I can just remove it (search generates almost no revenue on the main site anyways). I just thought it might be useful.

Thank you, that is much better.