Sythe.org NextGen Beta

Just so you all know:

About 10 minutes ago we briefly disabled the new theme because of a technical issue Sythe discovered. The issue should be taken care of and the theme is re-enabled. Sorry for the inconvenience!

 

[Sindrefyrn]

Using it right now, really nice!
As some people have stated, the ads stretches the site. You should also consider making the max size allowed for signatures a bit tinner.

EDIT: Also figured, there's no navigation to the above sections like in the original version. Okay, it's the box to the left, but finding what section you where in takes some time.

 

[blindkilla]

Can we see some screenshots?

 

[shawnachettu]

Getting used to it, but nice

 

[JuhoJ]

It looks nice atleast, going to try it for a few days.

 

[MCR__Ftw]

Using it right now, Looks really nice.

 

[neschn]

I think people with like 1000 or 1500 posts or more should be able to view it.

Or can someone at least post a screenshot?

 

[Tab]

Is it possible to give non_vip/staff a sneek peek?

 

[Feren Silver]

I think people with like 1000 or 1500 posts or more should be able to view it.

Or can someone at least post a screenshot?

Is it possible to give non_vip/staff a sneek peek?

He made a post in Community General of it, it is a screen shot of the home page of Sythe in the new view. I'll post it if I can find it.

Edit:

So I'm working on a new theme for Sythe.org, called NextGen, and just wanted to take a moment to give you all a preview.

Screenshot:
http://img.sythe.org/nextgen_preview.jpg

It revamps the current template with some new/updated images and looks a bit nicer and more modern. (In my opinion, at least.)

It also has what I simply refer to as the Sidebar. (Seen on the left.)

The Sidebar is a contextually sensitive area which changes based on where you are...

When you're on the forum home page, it shows you your account and the forum stats.

When you're viewing a thread, it shows you a list of forums.

When you're viewing a profile, it shows you options for that user.

Essentially, it adapts to what you're doing.

The idea is it makes using the site more efficient and lets you hop between sections/tasks more easily. It also makes the forum look a bit different which can be nice in itself.

So, I hope you enjoy this small preview and I also hope you look forward to trying NextGen when it is released!

 

[Shin]

I like the new feel of NextGen. I see what SuF was saying as I had the same problem as well. Most likely, he has submitted feedback so I won't. Also, being able to click your username in the upper right-hand corner is definitely one of my key likings of this design.

Good job Matthew.

 

[Skele]

It's going to get some time to get used to and I miss the old theme already, but I'll give it a try.

Edit: I just realized that little thing you check off to close the thread with your quick reply is missing.

 

[Backstab555]

I'm on it now haha this is pimp

 

[Tab]

I saw the Thread in C.G, I <3 it but i dont like the sideboard.

 

[awesome11]

Wow, sweet Thanks Matt I'll be using this from now on

but...lol if people had signatures that fit with the backround of the old theme, and others were looking at it with the new theme, it looks a bit different :/

 

The new theme is okay, but I don't like how it displays the daily birthdays. I think it should be on the bottom. Also, when I click on a link, it automatically centers itself to the right. Maybe a problem with that or just my home screen?

 

I like the new feel of NextGen. I see what SuF was saying as I had the same problem as well. Most likely, he has submitted feedback so I won't. Also, being able to click your username in the upper right-hand corner is definitely one of my key likings of this design.

Good job Matthew.

I would appreciate if you would submit feedback too. Even if you see someone else say the same stuff, you should submit a separate thing. It helps me keep track of how many people the issue/concern is effecting. When I tally the surveys, they may not be accurate if you don't all participate.

Wow, sweet Thanks Matt I'll be using this from now on

but...lol if people had signatures that fit with the backround of the old theme, and others were looking at it with the new theme, it looks a bit different :/

That's why people should use transparent PNGs or GIFs. xD

The new theme is okay, but I don't like how it displays the daily birthdays. I think it should be on the bottom. Also, when I click on a link, it automatically centers itself to the right. Maybe a problem with that or just my home screen?

What do you mean about the links? The links themselves move or?

 

What do you mean about the links? The links themselves move or?

The screen gets wider.

 

[1227]

The new skin looks alot more modern, and I love the looks of it ,however, I am going to have to get used to it

 

[Fa1lBoat]

Ahh nice work! Can I ask wht this is used for? And why you made it?

 

[volvic]

Grr can anyone take a screenshot? If it's awesome I'll see if its worth dishing out $5 for