Suggestions

[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

I have a few minor suggestions.

 

1. I think the needs to be an animated gif... it looks kinda awkward when the mouth doesnt move . I know it came standard with the software, but thats one of the first things I changed.

 

2. Second... We need a thumbsup in the side emoticon for easy access. I use that one alot

 

3. Some things seem a bit cluttered (not easy to navigate through).

 

4. on some computers with standard moniters... The Header overlaps the bar underneath... so you cant access anything in that bar.

 

5. you sould get the thefisd.com domain...

 

I'll add some more later

 

love the site though

[Ironclaw]

I too prefer them animated, I'm so used to it from all other forums.. and yes, a certainly is missing.

 

Most common ones:

 

4. on some computers with standard moniters... The Header overlaps the bar underneath... so you cant access anything in that bar.

Only happens to me if I lower my resolution.

[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

few more suggestions

 

1. Need star wars rankings with gifs for post count... I made these, so feel free to use them

 

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2. maybe Create a tab linked to Photobucket for easy image hosting.

[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

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[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

4. on some computers with standard moniters... The Header overlaps the bar underneath... so you cant access anything in that bar.

Only happens to me if I lower my resolution.

 

I've noticed this when I shrink windows as well.

[Ironclaw]

I've noticed this when I shrink windows as well.

 

Yeah, either lower the resolution or lower the size of the browser window.

[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

Also it would be nice if when you clicked on the "Fast Reply" button it would take you to the bottom of the page. Where the Fast Reply box is.

 

It Would be nice to have th fast reply next to the "Edit" & "Quote" buttons

[Daetrin[Admin]]

1. I think the laugh.gif needs to be an animated gif... it looks kinda awkward when the mouth doesnt move smile.gif. I know it came standard with the software, but thats one of the first things I changed.

== Shoot me the image and I'll uploaded.

 

2. Second... We need a thumbsup in the side emoticon for easy access. I use that one alot smile.gif

== Sorry it's not on the first screen, but it is there. I'll see if there is a way to make that happen. In the meantime personally I just memorize the bb codes for the ones I use a lot. This one is : d u i m : (remove spaces), e.g.

 

3. Some things seem a bit cluttered (not easy to navigate through).

== Sorry, you need to be specific.

 

4. on some computers with standard moniters... The Header overlaps the bar underneath... so you cant access anything in that bar.

== Again, please be specific. I've never had a problem with this, and I have what I consider a standard PC.

 

5. you sould get the thefisd.com domain...

== Nope. Whitearmor.net is on all our merch, etc. It's pretty ingrained and I don't see the advantage of moving to a different one.

[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

1. I think the laugh.gif needs to be an animated gif... it looks kinda awkward when the mouth doesnt move smile.gif. I know it came standard with the software, but thats one of the first things I changed.

== Shoot me the image and I'll uploaded.

 

2. Second... We need a thumbsup in the side emoticon for easy access. I use that one alot smile.gif

== Sorry it's not on the first screen, but it is there. I'll see if there is a way to make that happen. In the meantime personally I just memorize the bb codes for the ones I use a lot. This one is : d u i m : (remove spaces), e.g.

 

3. Some things seem a bit cluttered (not easy to navigate through).

== Sorry, you need to be specific.

 

4. on some computers with standard moniters... The Header overlaps the bar underneath... so you cant access anything in that bar.

== Again, please be specific. I've never had a problem with this, and I have what I consider a standard PC.

 

5. you sould get the thefisd.com domain...

== Nope. Whitearmor.net is on all our merch, etc. It's pretty ingrained and I don't see the advantage of moving to a different one.

 

If you could take a look at my later post, not just my first that would be great. Just let me know what you think.

 

1 & 2. Here are some that need to be on every forum.

 

If you need help on how to put these on the sidebar... I can do it for you if you give me access.

 

3. Ok, the things that make it cluttered. For one, I think there are just too many forums. The New Member & the Getting Started forum could easily be merged... the birthday forum is not needed... Also you may want to better organize the basic training forums (Helmet, Weapons & Munitions, Armor, Boots & Accessories, etc.), and perhaps put icons for each sections.

 

Instead of AP/TE2 thread, why not call it the "elite" forum. The request elite status could be merged with this. I also would move the "Need Help" button... The orange lettering dosn't really seem to go with the stormtroopers either... more for ...rebel pilots

 

Also, way too many acronyms (NCO... BFG... AP... TE...) I know what they mean, but chances are not everyone does.

 

I'll try and think of some more things and post them.

 

4. Just resize the window smaller... and you'll see what I mean.

 

5. the only reason I say this is when i typed in whitearmor.com my computer filtered it, because it said it was a porn site... I'm not sure if it actually is though

[SuperTrooper]

I'll chime in and say that I'm against post count ranks. It leads to people making pointless posts just to get their count up. A member who makes a few quality posts is infinitely more valuable to the community than someone who makes 1000 BS ones.

 

As to the other suggestions we have a thumbs up, thumbs down and a laughing icon: .

 

As for the forum being cluttered, I think the FISD is one of the easier detachments to navigate. There is no reason to rename the AP/TE2 section elite as you can go elite with any armor, and the request elite status section needs to stay

separate as it's regularly referenced by many.

 

When I resize the screen the header does not overlap anything. Sorry I can't see what your talking about.

[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

I'll chime in and say that I'm against post count ranks. It leads to people making pointless posts just to get their count up. A member who makes a few quality posts is infinitely more valuable to the community than someone who makes 1000 BS ones.

 

As to the other suggestions we have a thumbs up, thumbs down and a laughing icon: .

 

As for the forum being cluttered, I think the FISD is one of the easier detachments to navigate. There is no reason to rename the AP/TE2 section elite as you can go elite with any armor, and the request elite status section needs to stay

separate as it's regularly referenced by many.

 

When I resize the screen the header does not overlap anything. Sorry I can't see what your talking about.

 

I found the problem of the resizing issue. The banner is just too big... the search feature jumps up, and shifts the banner down over the main bar (with "elite stormtroopers," elite standards, my controls. etc. are). If you haven't noticed it, just reduce the window size more... I'm using Explorer though it may be different on Firefox.

 

As far as the elite forum... I thought the elite suits were the "screen accurate" suits. I guess I was mistaken, I thought you had to have an AP or TE (or similar) to have elite status... you don't except FX suits into elite status do you?

 

I suggested the icons for ranks, because this forum already has ranks for post counts. Thought it would just make it look cooler . I like ranks, because it give people incentive to post. I'd rather have a "good job!" post every once in awhile than no posts at all.

 

the emoticons I suggested were replacments to the ones currently... just as a suggestion

 

also you may want to change the thumbsup to :thumbsup and the happy... to :happy... its just easier to remember

 

as far as navigating... people who use the forum software can easily navigate... but for someone who has never used it before... it can be a challenge. When I ran my own IPB forum for a while... people were asking me questions all the time about how to use it.

 

Its seems like the goal of every website should be more user friendly

 

Again these are only suggestions for improvment... its ok if you dont like them

[SuperTrooper]

I have no problems with suggestions, they are always welcomed.

 

I saw the resizing issue in IE. It does not happen with FF as that's what I normally use. I'll have to defer to the tech guys to figure that one out.

 

And yes we accept FX suits for elite.

[Daetrin[Admin]]

There is a certain minimum monitor/resolution size below which we really don’t care about supporting. For instance we’re not going to change the UI to support an 800x600 resolution on an 11” screen. Just like we really don’t care much about browser support for the guy running Opera on Linux, or the guy running FFv1 or IE6. Guys – if this is happening with a specific window size on a specific resolution on a specific browser, lmk else I’m not sure really what I’m repro-ing.

 

You’re incorrect about Elite. You can get Elite with any 501st approved costume with the exception of the FX helmet. The reason we broke out AP/TE2 in to its own build thread it because those suits unlike fan sculpts are much harder to put together especially on the legs/arms, and thus require different methods and tips.

 

The reason we don’t have icons for ranks are:

1) In the films there was no rhyme or reason as to what rank badge was what. Most of the structure was created by fans later to try to fill in the blanks and inconsistencies. So having them here only seems to be preferable to those that like a lot of EU backstory.

2) They add visual clutter to an already tight and busy section of the board.

3) They encourage “me too” posts as Terrell indicated. We should probably just get rid of them or cap them out at 100 posts or so. I mean, does it really matter that someone has 1000 vs. 2000 posts? I’d rather people not post then put in posts that don’t add value to the conversation.

 

For the emoticons we do try to keep some consistency between and our sister forums like BSN/MEPD/CTN as people usually are members of several and it makes it easier if things look the same in most regards. We could update the bbcode, but I’m not sure how many use it rather than clicking. Let me think on this.

 

I do re-arrange the forums on a regular basis – if you look at how it started it was far simpler. The categories are there to make it easier to browse to information. For instance blasters were originally part of accessories, but we had so many blaster/bfg questions/threads we moved that to a separate forum. So yeah, it’s grown.  I can understand that it can be confusing to see the big picture when someone is new. Again if you have specific suggestions those are usually the best.

[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

There is a certain minimum monitor/resolution size below which we really don’t care about supporting. For instance we’re not going to change the UI to support an 800x600 resolution on an 11” screen. Just like we really don’t care much about browser support for the guy running Opera on Linux, or the guy running FFv1 or IE6. Guys – if this is happening with a specific window size on a specific resolution on a specific browser, lmk else I’m not sure really what I’m repro-ing.

 

You’re incorrect about Elite. You can get Elite with any 501st approved costume with the exception of the FX helmet. The reason we broke out AP/TE2 in to its own build thread it because those suits unlike fan sculpts are much harder to put together especially on the legs/arms, and thus require different methods and tips.

 

The reason we don’t have icons for ranks are:

1) In the films there was no rhyme or reason as to what rank badge was what. Most of the structure was created by fans later to try to fill in the blanks and inconsistencies. So having them here only seems to be preferable to those that like a lot of EU backstory.

2) They add visual clutter to an already tight and busy section of the board.

3) They encourage “me too” posts as Terrell indicated. We should probably just get rid of them or cap them out at 100 posts or so. I mean, does it really matter that someone has 1000 vs. 2000 posts? I’d rather people not post then put in posts that don’t add value to the conversation.

 

For the emoticons we do try to keep some consistency between and our sister forums like BSN/MEPD/CTN as people usually are members of several and it makes it easier if things look the same in most regards. We could update the bbcode, but I’m not sure how many use it rather than clicking. Let me think on this.

 

I do re-arrange the forums on a regular basis – if you look at how it started it was far simpler. The categories are there to make it easier to browse to information. For instance blasters were originally part of accessories, but we had so many blaster/bfg questions/threads we moved that to a separate forum. So yeah, it’s grown.  I can understand that it can be confusing to see the big picture when someone is new. Again if you have specific suggestions those are usually the best.

 

Well, I thought I was being specific, but if you don't like my ideas... I won't press them any further . I was just trying to help out, but since Im new... I don't think I'm really being taken seriously... I guess I can understand why

 

Thanks

 

-TK5019

[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

PS

 

To solve the header issue, you woudn't need to recode anything... just resize the header image, or move the search bar.

[Daetrin[Admin]]

I am taking you seriously. But I think something is lost in translation, which is why I'm asking for specifics.

[Daetrin[Admin]]

I mean, what seems to make sense to one doesn't always seem to make sense for another. What you consider simple I may consider confusing, and vice versa.

 

So if I keep asking for specifics that's why.

[Smitty]

Just remember the squeaky wheel only gets so much oil before the wheel is replaced....

[Mr. No Stripes[TK]]

I mean, what seems to make sense to one doesn't always seem to make sense for another. What you consider simple I may consider confusing, and vice versa.

 

So if I keep asking for specifics that's why.

 

No worries mate. I'm not sure I know what I'm talking about either .

 

I guess my main suggestion is to change the

 

[TK8280]

I mean, what seems to make sense to one doesn't always seem to make sense for another. What you consider simple I may consider confusing, and vice versa.

 

So if I keep asking for specifics that's why.

 

yes, its a question of "perception", what you perceive as one thing is taken and looked upon a whole different way to someone else