Redesign Coming
#1
Posted 14 September 2005 - 07:52 PM
Although GSS already consists of a ton of information about the games, and has seen several revisions of the content so that it has become relatively polished and organized, there is still some work to be done before it will be in the "archival" form that I would like. Thus I have decided to redesign and reorganize and add content. I've had some pages sitting on my computer for ages that I've never put up because they were a mess, and many of the current pages can be reorganized into more useable forms. Some work was done a few months ago to record video for all the summons, and I'm going to work on getting videos for all the unleashes as well.
In the process of 'redoing" the site, all the content will be moved into a database format so that I can easily add new content and change the way it is displayed without having to fuss with HTML editors and FTP all the time. Entering everything into the database will take time, so if anyone has some time and is experienced with phpMyAdmin and would like to help, send me an email or PM.
Last year I had a design competition where several of site and forum visitors submitted site designs for GSS, 3 of which are options for new site visitors to choose from. I'd like to do a similar ordeal, except that all designs can be submitted directly to me via PM/email. The winner will receive credit on the site and may receive extra compensation. Designs should be two-column (menu, content), probably with a banner at the top in the traditional format. Color scheme is up to you. Design must include some sample text in both the menu and content area to establish the color theme.
This has become a very long post, so I'm going to stop here. I will be sure to keep everyone apprised of my progress in this great endeavor, and I assure you that the result will be well worth the two years wait. GSS will finally become the near-definitive GS/TLA resource it was envisioned to be.
#2
Posted 14 September 2005 - 07:57 PM
You can expect a design from me. Anything specific you would like included?
#3
Posted 14 September 2005 - 07:58 PM
#4
Posted 14 September 2005 - 08:04 PM
It would just be a small, 20 x 10 pixel rectangle with one colour (to match the scheme) in a part of the header or nav. bar.
#5
Posted 14 September 2005 - 11:08 PM
I'll do in my own good time, that will most likely be a week or 2.
And don't stress over GSW mate, it will be finished when it's finished ;) .
#6
Posted 14 September 2005 - 11:26 PM
I have no experince in site managing and computer skins for sites etc etc, so i'm no help.
Interesting how after this long you've thought of new ideas for the site.
#10
Posted 15 September 2005 - 03:48 AM
#11
Posted 15 September 2005 - 04:09 AM
#12
Posted 15 September 2005 - 11:01 AM
#13
Posted 15 September 2005 - 02:17 PM
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Yes, PDM (IIRC), Max and I all recorded summons from the TLA ROM. They are top quality and look great.
#14
Posted 15 September 2005 - 04:55 PM
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Posted 15 September 2005 - 05:27 PM
#16
Posted 15 September 2005 - 05:32 PM
SELECT 'RNG' Guide' FROM `tla_content` ORDER BY `name` ASC
PWNZORZ
#17
Posted 17 September 2005 - 07:26 AM
#18
Posted 18 September 2005 - 11:22 AM
As soon as I learn more about Dreamweaver and get the new one, I should be able to try and hop onto the bandwagon.
#19 Guest_Drakhaoul_*
Posted 23 December 2005 - 10:29 PM
(This is CRPGfreek from GameFAQs).
#21
Posted 25 December 2005 - 01:39 PM
nick1presta, on Sep 15 2005, 03:17 PM, said:
Geez. I only get an if I remember correctly. </3
Yay. Max is finally putting them up. That's all I care about.
And all the ones that have a boat background were done by me... with other ones.
#22
Posted 25 December 2005 - 01:59 PM