Preview of new board layout.
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Preview of new board layout.
I'm not going to force this new interface on anyone. When I initially roll it out you'll have a new option under user preferences so you can choose between the old layout and the new one. By default everyone will be set to "Auto Detect", which means if your browser is known to support the new layout, you get the new one, otherwise you get the old one.
I also plan to have a separate "Board Style" page where uses can select from a number of different boards, as well as the ability to just change the colors without having to use an actual image as the board (for those on dial up connections).
This is only a preliminary view, I've still got a lot of work to do on the images, but the main functionality is all there. I realize on this board the contrast between the black pieces and the dark squares makes it difficult to see, but this was just my first try, the "real"versions should be much better.
Here's links to two games for viewing as an example:
g1059940562
g1048969582
If you want to view any of your games with the new layout, just replace "viewgame.cgi" with "newviewgame.cgi" in the URL.
The browsers I plan to support are:
Internet Explorer 5 and up
Netscape 6 and up (version 4 might work)
Mozilla all versions
Opera - not sure which versions
and hopefully WebTV
Any others and you'll automatically get the old layout, unless you set your preferences to view the new one.
I also plan to have a separate "Board Style" page where uses can select from a number of different boards, as well as the ability to just change the colors without having to use an actual image as the board (for those on dial up connections).
This is only a preliminary view, I've still got a lot of work to do on the images, but the main functionality is all there. I realize on this board the contrast between the black pieces and the dark squares makes it difficult to see, but this was just my first try, the "real"versions should be much better.
Here's links to two games for viewing as an example:
g1059940562
g1048969582
If you want to view any of your games with the new layout, just replace "viewgame.cgi" with "newviewgame.cgi" in the URL.
The browsers I plan to support are:
Internet Explorer 5 and up
Netscape 6 and up (version 4 might work)
Mozilla all versions
Opera - not sure which versions
and hopefully WebTV
Any others and you'll automatically get the old layout, unless you set your preferences to view the new one.
New view.
I like the layout better. I still had trouble with the rooks on the darker squares. Guess that is why I always use white or cream for light squares and a light green for the dark squares where possible.
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I think the primary problem is that the "black" in the pieces is really just a dark grey, and they're anti-aliased so they get lighter near the edges. I need to redesign them so they're darker and have harder edges.
BTW: I've changed the board image since I originally posted it here's the old and the new one:
The green one is a little less noisy and doesn't distract from the pieces as much, but it's still not easy to see the black pieces on the green squares.
BTW: I've changed the board image since I originally posted it here's the old and the new one:
The green one is a little less noisy and doesn't distract from the pieces as much, but it's still not easy to see the black pieces on the green squares.
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Proposed new board layout
I agree with Dan(knightmare) and want to keep solid colors(no marbleing).
In fact,as regards the playing board itself, I would argue that the one
we already have is perfect.
Thanks,David
In fact,as regards the playing board itself, I would argue that the one
we already have is perfect.
Thanks,David
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If I may have a go, are you going to make it an option where you can choose your own boarddesign (or current layout)?
Seems that some like marble, some simple, some wood, some metalic etc.
Maybe there are some people out there who might want to design net-chess pieces.? (I wouldn't mind giving it a try, and maybe someone else has the perfect knack for it.)
Seems that some like marble, some simple, some wood, some metalic etc.
Maybe there are some people out there who might want to design net-chess pieces.? (I wouldn't mind giving it a try, and maybe someone else has the perfect knack for it.)
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Yes, please do.
I plan to have several different boards to choose from, as well as a "design your own" so you can choose from any solid colors you your browser is capable of displaying. You'll also be able to change the size of the board. And now I'm thinking of allowing several different chess sets where black's pieces are red and other colors so you can choose those that contrast highly with the board you're using.
I know most people will just choose solid colors (myself included) and a standard set, but plan to offer some decorative boards for those who like that sort of thing.
I plan to have several different boards to choose from, as well as a "design your own" so you can choose from any solid colors you your browser is capable of displaying. You'll also be able to change the size of the board. And now I'm thinking of allowing several different chess sets where black's pieces are red and other colors so you can choose those that contrast highly with the board you're using.
I know most people will just choose solid colors (myself included) and a standard set, but plan to offer some decorative boards for those who like that sort of thing.
Comment box
I noticed in your new layout that the comment box was gone. Is this just an oversight?
BTW, does this message board have a spell checker?
Tim
BTW, does this message board have a spell checker?
Tim
Lots of overlap
Greg -
The newest look has some overlap of icons/textboxes in my browser. I have IE 6.0.
This is what it looks like in my browser:
Click Here to view.
I just thought you would want to see it.
Tim
The newest look has some overlap of icons/textboxes in my browser. I have IE 6.0.
This is what it looks like in my browser:
Click Here to view.
I just thought you would want to see it.
Tim
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Re: Comment box
Greg -hamot wrote: BTW, does this message board have a spell checker?
Tim
In case you forgot.....
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Re: Comment box
Oops. No, at least not that I know of.hamot wrote: BTW, does this message board have a spell checker?
Katchum, if the computer says you joined in 1969, then that's when you joined. Computers don't make mistakes. You probably just don't remember. By your own admitance, you weren't even born yet, so how could you even know you didn't join then? But seriously, I plan on fixing that durring my vacation.
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I take that back, yes it does:
http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=71932
http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=71932
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Now if you go into your "profile" you can select which interface you want.
Auto - gives you the old interface
Enhanced - gives you the new interface
Standard - gives you the old interface
Evenutally "Auto" will give you the new interface if your browser supports it, otherwise you'll get the old one. Since the new interface still isn't done yet, I'm leaving the default as the old one. You still can't save the changes you make on the boardprefs page, once that is done, I'll change the default over (with a fair warning in advance).
Auto - gives you the old interface
Enhanced - gives you the new interface
Standard - gives you the old interface
Evenutally "Auto" will give you the new interface if your browser supports it, otherwise you'll get the old one. Since the new interface still isn't done yet, I'm leaving the default as the old one. You still can't save the changes you make on the boardprefs page, once that is done, I'll change the default over (with a fair warning in advance).
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New Board
Greg,
I like the new interface. I was fine with the old one, too. But there are features on the new interface which really appeal to me, like showing the moves made in algebraic notation so I don't have to go back to my own notes all the time. Thanks for all your hard work towards always improving this already terrific site!
Regards,
Todd
I like the new interface. I was fine with the old one, too. But there are features on the new interface which really appeal to me, like showing the moves made in algebraic notation so I don't have to go back to my own notes all the time. Thanks for all your hard work towards always improving this already terrific site!
Regards,
Todd