Forum Suggestions

[Totan]

This thread is for suggesting ways to make the forum better. Way to improve its organization, functionality, popularity, etc.
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If the Event submission thread is deemed helpful, I would suggest having sub categories for RPGs and non-RPGs (board games, card games, etc.).

Have a section for discussing games and gaming systems seperate from the Gary Con planning section to give people a reason to come here regularly and to help the membership grow.

[Rhuvein]

Hi.

Is there a way to close/shrink/lessen the horizontal view of the forum a bit, so I don't need to side scroll?

Thanks

[the keeper]

Hi.

Is there a way to close/shrink/lessen the horizontal view of the forum a bit, so I don't need to side scroll?

Thanks

Yes, that would help.

[Totan]

What width resolution are you guys running 800? or 1024? I think the forum is designed for 1024+, because only 3% of people currently use something less than that. I'm running at 1280, windowed down to about 80% screen width and it is fine. Maybe there is a way to make it more variable/adaptable?

[Dale]

Hi.

Is there a way to close/shrink/lessen the horizontal view of the forum a bit, so I don't need to side scroll?

Thanks

Hey Rhu,

The website is set to a 1024 pixel (width). It sounds like your current settings for the monitor are at 800x600. If you are running Windows 98 or XP then Right-Click on the desktop and choose properties. You should have the option to choose Display- then see if you can adjust the display from 800 to 1024 resolution.

Unfortunately, most of the computer monitors are set-up for 1024 pixel width (or larger- usually larger).

Hope this helps.

[rossik]

hi guys!
i know i've already writen here, but i want to congratulate you all for this forum, and wish a long and prosper life here

what do you think of a topic just for link/pictures of past garycons?

like "GaryCon I pic" and then in the first post, all links to pictures? as people post their links, the moderator can update the firts post, with all the links.

[Dale]

hi guys!
i know i've already writen here, but i want to congratulate you all for this forum, and wish a long and prosper life here

what do you think of a topic just for link/pictures of past garycons?

like "GaryCon I pic" and then in the first post, all links to pictures? as people post their links, the moderator can update the firts post, with all the links.

I think the photo gallery is in the works. If you use Facebook, there is the Gary Con group with over 100+ photos: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=58339157369

Hope this helps.

[Totan]

what do you think of a topic just for link/pictures of past garycons?

like "GaryCon I pic" and then in the first post, all links to pictures? as people post their links, the moderator can update the firts post, with all the links.

Sounds like a good idea to me. You could do this by posting a new thread in the "Sticky: Past Cons" and maintain it. If you don't, I'd be willing to do it.

[rossik]

oh, so there will be a photo gallery just for users pictures?
i mean, in the main site?

[Dale]

oh, so there will be a photo gallery just for users pictures?
i mean, in the main site?

That's the game plan I got from Donal. The site is still a work in progress, so give it some time & I think you'll be pleased.

[Totan]

Even if/when the main website implements a photogallery (which I believe is in the works), it could not hurt to have links to other resources, because not everyone will bother to migrate or copy their media portfolios to this site. Just make the #1 link http://www.GaryCon.com/?whatever? when the time comes

[rossik]

oh, so there will be a photo gallery just for users pictures?
i mean, in the main site?

That's the game plan I got from Donal. The site is still a work in progress, so give it some time & I think you'll be pleased.

ok, no rush

(btw: nice GC banner!)

[Donal]

Dale is correct.

There are a lot of website upgrades in progress. But the forums we thought were the most important to do first, so here they are.

Hopefully, in the next couple of months, the main site will have a whole new look. We definitely want a photo gallery and with luck, event submission and registration features. Keep your fingers crossed (and be patient)!

[rossik]

thats great, and i hope everything goes fine!

another think: i dont know exactly how its called, but its like a "button"/"little banner" that people can put n their blogs/websites, as a way to promote.
i would gladly put on of GC on my blog

[Rhuvein]

The website is set to a 1024 pixel (width).

Thanks Dale. I'm at 1024, but I see I was zoomed in - probably from visiting other sites with small fonts and such. I'm OK now.

[Donal]

Good idea. I'll add it my my list. It's a long list, but perhaps this is such a good idea that I'll move it up a few spots.

thats great, and i hope everything goes fine!

another think: i dont know exactly how its called, but its like a "button"/"little banner" that people can put n their blogs/websites, as a way to promote.
i would gladly put on of GC on my blog

[Totan]

Maybe you could use this - or maybe it will inspire something even better in creating your Widget (I think that is the term). I can help if you want. You need to watch for at least 8.01 seconds...

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[rossik]

Totan, awesome idea!

the "tail" of the ballon could be thinner

[Totan]

Something more like this?

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[rossik]

sure!
but you see, it doesnt have to "touch" the wizard mouth



like this:

[Totan]

Ah ha, okay - I can do that! Made some other tweaks too.

[rossik]

Ah ha, okay - I can do that! Made some other tweaks too.

awesome!

even if nobody came to use it, i will!

great work, pal!

oh, how do you think i could combine the logo with the URL, so someone could click this animation and be redirected here?

[Totan]

Well, I'm no pro, probably not even an amateur yet, but the web design software if you have a website allows you to associate a link with any graphic. If you mean as a stand alone item - like a true widget, I have no idea, at least not yet. There may be some way to embed java or html into it.

[Totan]

Trying to test "widget" code here:



I think it works, so this could be used in other PHP based forums I think.

The code I used was "[u@rl=http://www.garycon.com/forums/index.php][i@mg]http://www.bbbstuff.com/gcf/gcf_widget.gif[/img][/url]" - just delete the "@"s.

[rossik]

Trying to test "widget" code here:



I think it works, so this could be used in other PHP based forums I think.

The code I used was "[u@rl=http://www.garycon.com/forums/index.php][i@mg]http://www.bbbstuff.com/gcf/gcf_widget.gif[/img][/url]" - just delete the "@"s.

so far, its working!

thanks