New AGS Website

[Ryan Timothy B]

Looks great.

The aspect ratio isn't correct for the screenshot though -  sorry to be picky, but if the site is being revamped it'd be nice to get it right!

I realize you aren't all that keen on storing the screenshots on the site, why not store the thumbnail then?  I just used this guys script to make my buddies photograph website and it works great (I had to tweak it a little to suit my needs though).
http://joedesigns.com/v22/index.php?page=scripts_widgets&id=67
It uses ImageMagick and then stores a cached image on the server.  You can also crop the images (which I would probably avoid), but I'd definitely size it by width (320).

Anyway, figured I'd mention it.

[Dualnames]

http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/Newsite/Games.aspx/Detail/1165/Hitchhikers_Guide_to_The_Galaxy__Towel_Day

I really like the attention to detail! Really nice job!

[Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens]

I think it looks fine.

[Crimson Wizard]

I have a question/proposal.

There are threads on current forums for offering services/requesting help. I can't be sure about this, because I am not refering to that threads too often, but I feel that many people who actually help others and participate in team projects on more or less regular basis do not post there.

There are also those icons that everyone may toggle to be displayed under their avatars, which show what this member can help others with. But there's no easy way to search for members with certain icon set, or filter members list based on those icons.

Let's say someone wants a help with his game. He may post in "help request" thread and... wait for an uncertain time, hoping that someone talented will look up into that thread, and read his post. He may also try to download games and play them, in order to find out which people make good games/draw good art/write cool music, then seek for those people on forums; that will take even more time.

What I do propose, since you are making new website, is a sort of database, which will allow people to add their info - either describe a project they are trying to start, or inform about their talents in art/music etc. These entries should be editable to make possible keeping information updated. Those with service offers should be able to flag a "currently unavailable" checkbox if they are busy atm or don't want to participate in anything, and their entries will be, say, greyed in the list, or marked elsewise.
It should be also possible to add examples of their work to the entry, thus giving people a chance to look what the member is able to do. By examples I mean separate piece of viewable/listenable work, not the games, because it is not always possible to download and play a game simply to know member's abilities.

Please tell what do you think about this.

[bicilotti]

I have a question/proposal.

There are threads on current forums for offering services/requesting help. I can't be sure about this, because I am not refering to that threads too often, but I feel that many people who actually help others and participate in team projects on more or less regular basis do not post there.

There are also those icons that everyone may toggle to be displayed under their avatars, which show what this member can help others with. But there's no easy way to search for members with certain icon set, or filter members list based on those icons.

Let's say someone wants a help with his game. He may post in "help request" thread and... wait for an uncertain time, hoping that someone talented will look up into that thread, and read his post. He may also try to download games and play them, in order to find out which people make good games/draw good art/write cool music, then seek for those people on forums; that will take even more time.

What I do propose, since you are making new website, is a sort of database, which will allow people to add their info - either describe a project they are trying to start, or inform about their talents in art/music etc. These entries should be editable to make possible keeping information updated. Those with service offers should be able to flag a "currently unavailable" checkbox if they are busy atm or don't want to participate in anything, and their entries will be, say, greyed in the list, or marked elsewise.
It should be also possible to add examples of their work to the entry, thus giving people a chance to look what the member is able to do. By examples I mean separate piece of viewable/listenable work, not the games, because it is not always possible to download and play a game simply to know member's abilities.

Please tell what do you think about this.

http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=40144.0

zabnat's the man!

[Pixelton]

I agree with Crimson

As a new guy I'd like to eventually work with some of the frequenters of this forum, I think I have alot to offer but at the moment theres no real way to do this besides sending a PM and some people (me being one of them) is...well alittle uncomfortable with sending pms to stranges about working on a project etc.. SO so kind of project/user database jobby would be great.

[Crimson Wizard]

http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/yabb/index.php?topic=40144.0

zabnat's the man!

Hey! How came I missed that one? 

[m0ds]

Can this go live, please?

I fear I'll be an OAP by the time it's up.

[Crimson Wizard]

I fear I'll be an OAP by the time it's up.

What's OAP stand for?

[Sslaxx]

I fear I'll be an OAP by the time it's up.

What's OAP stand for?

Old Age Pensioner.

[Calin Leafshade]

Once A Peadophile

...Only A Pedicure

[monkey0506]

Orgasmic Anal Probe?

Smells gross.

[Questionable]

Orgasmic Anal Probe?

Smells gross.

It's an acquired flavor...

BACK TO SERIOUS MATTERS:

I agree with Ali about the yellow sub-head it's a bit difficult to read, i'm not sure tacky is the right word but I empathize with the sentiment. Commenting on my original issue: there's nothing WRONG with the font used for "AGS" but I think there's got to be one that aligns better with the feel of the whole layout than the current one. More pressing, however, is finding someway to make that yellow font not remind me of LL Cool J.

[Ryan Timothy B]

I noticed there is a big mess when someone changes their forum name, like myself.  My forum name is actually ryanb84 but it's viewed as Ryan Timothy.  Perhaps the games section on the new site could also view the view-as name instead of the actual name?

I imagine that'll cause more havoc when someone decides to add someone as a team member, but at least it still shows the original name in people's forum profile.  People then won't be left guessing who ryanb84 is when they are viewing the games section (not that I've contributed all that much or made many of my own games lol).

I guess clicking on the name does take you to the profile.. but I still suggest to have the view-as name appear instead.

[Dualnames]

I noticed there is a big mess when someone changes their forum name, like myself.  My forum name is actually ryanb84 but it's viewed as Ryan Timothy.  Perhaps the games section on the new site could also view the view-as name instead of the actual name?

I imagine that'll cause more havoc when someone decides to add someone as a team member, but at least it still shows the original name in people's forum profile.  People then won't be left guessing who ryanb84 is when they are viewing the games section (not that I've contributed all that much or made many of my own games lol).

I guess clicking on the name does take you to the profile.. but I still suggest to have the view-as name appear instead.

I'd love to change mine too for a while now, though I just stall it for the reasons mentioned.

[Pumaman]

Ok, I finally had some time to try and finish this off. So:
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/Newsite/Home.aspx

the Browse Games bit and the Post Comment have been implemented, so i think the new site is now nearing a state where it could become the new official homepage.

There are still some bits missing (such as Voting on a game which sends you back to the old site) but generally it's now looking good.

any comments?
(I know the download AGS link is broken but will work when the new site moves onto the main URL)

[SinSin]

I think its a great new layout    I particularly like the games search section.
When I click the whats new in 3.2.1 link it takes the viewer to the forum where alot of technical info is. To some this is great but to the average joe (who may never have come across AGS) this may seem a little confusing. Could there not just be a list of the upgrades or limitations of the version.

* Dont know where to post this bit but is someone gonna get rid of A Niggas Revenge 2 ?its broken, offensive and on the first page on the list of games. An outsider who happens to be Afro American could well cause bad press here.

** There is no add your game link on the games page will this be implemented (or did I miss a memo somewhere)  

[Construed]

Very nice design

[Jared]

I like the design, too. It's simple, easy to use and has a cheery quality to it a few of the preliminary designs were kinda lacking in.

[cat]

I like it! It might be a good idea to open the "Coming Soon" and "Hints and Tips" links in a new window/tab since they navigate away from the main page.