[Eorzea]

Beyond Vana'diel Makeover


As you can see, the site has received a slight makeover. Not much has changed other than the top graphic and a few colors, but even so it's definitely an improvement!

If you don't notice anything different, please be sure to clear your browser's cache and/or do a hard refresh.

Note that this is not the "new" version of the site; it's simply a small makeover to hold us over until details/specifics of the new version are decided upon and created. Nevertheless, we hope you enjoy it!

[Hydaelyn]

Wow, that was a surprise! It looks great! I like it better than before... it's nice how the top image isn't framed in... and I like the colors!

Good job.

[Momotaru]

Great, I like it!

One thing though, the background colors don't extend across my whole monitor, which has a wider than common ratio. The image is short covering my browser window by about 100px on each side.

But I like the fonts you chose. Good design choices!
I wonder what it would look like if you put in the XIV logo with this new background in a grey, combining thew new with the old look..

My photoshop skills are really rusty, but here's a general idea.. except maybe the logo could also have a gradient from top to bottom, probably needs placement readjusted.. etc.. Also, I didn't extend the image to 1920px

[Eorzea]

Thanks, you two.

I don't want to include the logo this time, though; it's a bit too much IMO and I prefer to keep it clean for now. I know the background image won't be wide enough for everyone, but that's why it fades to white. Does it not look good as is on your screen? I suppose I can make it bigger, but for the majority of people I'd imagine it won't make a difference. Making it bigger would also increase the file size and loading times, so that's something else to take into consideration.

I'll look into it, though!

[Ch1efer]

I really like the new banner. By looking at the back of their heads on the right it really looks like they are looking somewhere, somewhere beyond, some where beyond Vana'diel.

[Momotaru]

It doesn't quite fade to white.



I thought the fade to white might have been what you're going for, but it's cut just a bit short.


The header image looks a lot cooler now!

[Val]

I saw it this morning on my ps3, but I waited till I saw it on my Laptop browser to comment on it. At first I liked it, but not as much as the Blue and black.. well.. I like this banner more than the blue one, But I really liked the black background with the logo..


But I do really like this skin though, how it all looks like the banner and the back ground are one imae =D... I like the tones of gray, the banner and fonts.. good work Eorzea! I cant wait to see what you come up with in the future.

[Inaaca]

Same issue as Momotaru on my end. A better blend to white would probably correct the issue.

I do love how the header becomes part of the background, though.

[Eorzea]

The fade to white was a mistake on my end; I didn't realize it at the time. Try again now; it should fade properly.

[Inaaca]

Much better. Kind of like a nice soft glow. :`

[Eorzea]

Yes, that's what I was going for. Good to hear!

Momo?

I'm happy for all of the positive feedback thus far.

[rblyell]

digging the colors and the graphics deff "1-up"grade

[Hydaelyn]

Second day impression is still good! Or is this the third day? Anyway, this design feels more... I don't know... professional? I really like it.

Ch1efer, on May 15, 2010 - 9:39 AM, said:

I really like the new banner. By looking at the back of their heads on the right it really looks like they are looking somewhere, somewhere beyond, some where beyond Vana'diel.

Yeah! +1

This post has been edited by Hydaelyn: May 17, 2010 - 12:22 AM

[Momotaru]

It still a bit sharp and cuts off just short of suddenly near the top, but I see where you improved it.

Anyway, the whole new look is good

[Eorzea]

Hmm, it must depend on one's monitor colors/settings a bit. On my personal computer it blends quite smoothly yet here at work I see what you're referring to.

Either way, it's close enough.