Post by Lasher on Apr 19, 2008 14:54:52 GMT -5
Alright... I know I hinted at it in the past, and I'm here to say I'm finally making good. The new skin promised is finally complete.
Fyi: skin = look and feel, palette of colors, and design of a forum. It is basically using/viewing the same forum with a whole different color scheme. Metaphorically, it's like living in the same apartment but wearing different tinted glasses.
Note: the skin you are all used to (called 'Atomic Heart') will remain the official skin, and therefore the default. It will be the one you see always unless you choose to change it in your preferences of your account. If you do so, you will see your skin choice only when you are logged in.
Okay, so the new skin is called 'Peachy Keen', and as you can guess from the name it's all warm tones, brighter and lighter, peaches & cream. Easier on the eyes if you're not into contrast.
Actually, I should note, there are 3 skins altogether to choose from now because I made some tweaks and fleshed out the Proboard default skin while I was at it... so if your into blues and cooler tones choose 'Proboard Default'. It's still a bit bare-bones compared to a custom skin, but it's fully operational.
Instructions to change your skin, >click:
>Profile (button 2nd to last on the top menu below banner, when you are logged in to your account)
>Modify Profile (notice the headings near the top 'Member's Bio' - 'Modify Profile' - 'Bookmarks')
>Scroll down to Account Preferences
>Select Skin: (Pick your choice from the drop down menu: Atomic Heart, Proboard Default, Peachy Keen)
>Scroll to the bottom and hit 'Modify Profile'
And your done!
I haven't had a chance yet to fully error-check how well it displays so if you come across anything wonky, let me know here.
Hope you all like it.
Fyi: skin = look and feel, palette of colors, and design of a forum. It is basically using/viewing the same forum with a whole different color scheme. Metaphorically, it's like living in the same apartment but wearing different tinted glasses.
Note: the skin you are all used to (called 'Atomic Heart') will remain the official skin, and therefore the default. It will be the one you see always unless you choose to change it in your preferences of your account. If you do so, you will see your skin choice only when you are logged in.
Okay, so the new skin is called 'Peachy Keen', and as you can guess from the name it's all warm tones, brighter and lighter, peaches & cream. Easier on the eyes if you're not into contrast.
Actually, I should note, there are 3 skins altogether to choose from now because I made some tweaks and fleshed out the Proboard default skin while I was at it... so if your into blues and cooler tones choose 'Proboard Default'. It's still a bit bare-bones compared to a custom skin, but it's fully operational.
Instructions to change your skin, >click:
>Profile (button 2nd to last on the top menu below banner, when you are logged in to your account)
>Modify Profile (notice the headings near the top 'Member's Bio' - 'Modify Profile' - 'Bookmarks')
>Scroll down to Account Preferences
>Select Skin: (Pick your choice from the drop down menu: Atomic Heart, Proboard Default, Peachy Keen)
>Scroll to the bottom and hit 'Modify Profile'
And your done!
I haven't had a chance yet to fully error-check how well it displays so if you come across anything wonky, let me know here.
Hope you all like it.