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CyberShadow
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:27 pm 
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This has been a long term goal of mine - to move this site and these boards to something more 'general wargaming' rather than game specific. So, I thought that I would get some initial ideas from you guys about it.

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1. These boards are now split into three sections. The next phase of this 're-branding' is to change the main board title. Any suggestions would be welcomed, and bear in mind that the sections are '-comms' and the web site will be the 'Tactical Wargames Network'.

2. Colours. We could go either of two ways on the new colour scheme. If we go for a light colour scheme, it will look cleaner and brighter, and be potentially easier to read. As a disadvantage, it would mean that these boards would need a rework in some cases, and I want the site to be distinctive. If we go for a darker colour scheme, it could appear dull and too gothic. Any suggestions on colours, styles or other web sites out there that look good?

Thanks.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:56 pm 
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I quite like the grey gothic look. Maybe add some gothicness to the theme.

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CyberShadow
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 6:26 pm 
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:D  I already have www.tacticalwargames.net - and I am thinking of a shorter 'TacWar' to friends.  :;):  For the boards, I was thinking along the lines of 'HUD', or 'Tactical Command'...

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 6:51 pm 
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I like Tactical Command, TacComm for short perhaps.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 6:52 pm 
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Easy to read wins every time. Style can wear out, readability keps on trucking.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:39 pm 
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Grey. Anyone fancy Tacos? :p

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Cuban Commissar
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:16 pm 
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For the basic board structure here is my initial thoughts

Gallery - It's always about the pics :D
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CyberShadow
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:23 pm 
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Perhaps I should clarify a little. These boards have already been re-structured. The changes on these boards occurred as a result of future changes and the web site moving. The structure is unlikely to change, and the only real effect of the web site moving would be a new colour scheme (an addition to the existing two, not a replacement).

Tactical Command has a nice sound to it, but I am open to futher suggestions.

Does anyone have examples of web site colours, designs and layout that they find really good or really bad?

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:03 am 
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Tac Ops ... :;):  Yes ?! :D

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Modeling wise would it be better to have everything together? Likewise trades?

Such things tend to benifit from cross fertilisation!

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These boards have already been re-structured. The changes on these boards occurred as a result of future changes and the web site moving.


Would that mean re-registering, losing all the thread histories and having to repoint everyone to the new site?

I know this has been a long time project for you, but you would really want to think about the significant implications that will come with the move

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CyberShadow
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:20 pm 
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Nope. These boards would simply change address (and even then I would add a link to the new location). I would then simply backup the boards, and re-install them in the new location. All accounts and details would be retained (see, I care!).

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 2:45 pm 
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Quote (Dwarf Supreme @ 17 Mar. 2006 (17:51))
I like Tactical Command, TacComm for short perhaps.

I agree with D/S again!

Cheers

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