Posts during February 2011 for Neo Metallix

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Posted: Feb 27 2011, 04:41 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Cyan instead of orange?

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Posted: Feb 27 2011, 04:01 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Wouldn't brighter make it more pastelly? lol I don't see how eye searing bright neon makes it look better.

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Posted: Feb 27 2011, 03:54 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
When did I say a background wasn't possible? I said it wasn't possible to change colors of ranks to specific skins or turn it on/off. Anyway I'm just experimenting right now.

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Posted: Feb 27 2011, 03:46 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Gold Feb 27 2011, 03:43 PM SilverB Feb 27 2011, 03:38 PM Bowie's name is extremely difficult to read on Spin Slash I must agree it is difficult to read. It's also horrible on Sludge Flood (Blends in with the background). And before the color changes it was extremely difficult to read on Ice Cap and somewhat difficult on Dreamcaster.

How Netflix DESTROYED Blockbuster
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 03:41 PM Forum Act I: Chit-Chat Hangout View full topic
BlizShadow Feb 27 2011, 03:36 PM Correction: Blockbuster doesn't actually have an exit strategy for the bankruptcy in place at this time and have been talking about both being sold off or simply liquidating by filing for Chapter 7, which in turn means they're pretty much considering a complete shutdown a viable possibility. And I don't see how they'll remain in the race for the long-term when Netflix's services have pretty much dominated the scene for years. In my humble opinion, Blockbuster is done. If it somehow stays around, it will be a mere shell of its former self not worth mentioning. Well that sucks, I don't see how such a crappy service such as Netflix could be so dominate. I hated it when it first launched because, honestly, who wants to wait for it to arrive in the mail? I was intrigued when the streaming service came out but even at 1080p and 5.1 surround sound it's still compressed files with subpar quality compared to Blu Ray in both Audio(significantly worse, might I add) and Video. Not to mention the selection sucks compared to a video store. But whatever, I get netflix for free since my roommate let me use it on my PS3. If he cancels, I will just do without and buy movies new from now on.

How Netflix DESTROYED Blockbuster

Posted: Feb 27 2011, 03:41 PM Forum Act I: Chit-Chat Hangout View full topic

BlizShadow
Feb 27 2011, 03:36 PM
Correction: Blockbuster doesn't actually have an exit strategy for the bankruptcy in place at this time and have been talking about both being sold off or simply liquidating by filing for Chapter 7, which in turn means they're pretty much considering a complete shutdown a viable possibility. And I don't see how they'll remain in the race for the long-term when Netflix's services have pretty much dominated the scene for years.

In my humble opinion, Blockbuster is done. If it somehow stays around, it will be a mere shell of its former self not worth mentioning.

Well that sucks, I don't see how such a crappy service such as Netflix could be so dominate. I hated it when it first launched because, honestly, who wants to wait for it to arrive in the mail?

I was intrigued when the streaming service came out but even at 1080p and 5.1 surround sound it's still compressed files with subpar quality compared to Blu Ray in both Audio(significantly worse, might I add) and Video. Not to mention the selection sucks compared to a video store.

But whatever, I get netflix for free since my roommate let me use it on my PS3. If he cancels, I will just do without and buy movies new from now on.

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 03:37 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
You wanna change my rank too bowie? lol

How Netflix DESTROYED Blockbuster
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 03:30 PM Forum Act I: Chit-Chat Hangout View full topic
BlizShadow Feb 27 2011, 03:04 PM The entire business is filing for bankruptcy, Metallix. That will effect the quality and availability of their streaming service, not just the number of stores they have. Too little too late for Blockbuster, I suppose. xP General Motors filed for bankruptcy and they came back stronger than they were before, albeit with help. All Blockbuster is doing is Chapter 11, they will still have money after they move out of bankruptcy. Like I said they aren't going to disappear. Many companies file for bankruptcy before it's too late and are completely out of money so they can come back lean while keeping all of their assets.

How Netflix DESTROYED Blockbuster

Posted: Feb 27 2011, 03:30 PM Forum Act I: Chit-Chat Hangout View full topic

BlizShadow
Feb 27 2011, 03:04 PM
The entire business is filing for bankruptcy, Metallix. That will effect the quality and availability of their streaming service, not just the number of stores they have.

Too little too late for Blockbuster, I suppose. xP

General Motors filed for bankruptcy and they came back stronger than they were before, albeit with help.

All Blockbuster is doing is Chapter 11, they will still have money after they move out of bankruptcy. Like I said they aren't going to disappear. Many companies file for bankruptcy before it's too late and are completely out of money so they can come back lean while keeping all of their assets.

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 03:24 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
I guess I could make them darker so they are less pastelly. lol It won't be changed till Tuesday unless another administrator decides to do it. Bowie you may change the admin color to whatever you want.

How Netflix DESTROYED Blockbuster
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 02:44 PM Forum Act I: Chit-Chat Hangout View full topic
Blockbuster > Netflix... 1) Netflix instant streaming doesn't have anything new on it and really has a poor selection compared to a video store. 2) Who wants to wait a day or two for a DVD to arrive in snail mail? 3) Blockbuster has a deal with movie studios to where they get new movies out sooner than anyone else. On another note, Blockbuster isn't going anywhere since they have their own internet streaming service now and Blockbuster Boxes everywhere(which are better than Redbox too).

How Netflix DESTROYED Blockbuster

Posted: Feb 27 2011, 02:44 PM Forum Act I: Chit-Chat Hangout View full topic

Blockbuster > Netflix...

1) Netflix instant streaming doesn't have anything new on it and really has a poor selection compared to a video store.
2) Who wants to wait a day or two for a DVD to arrive in snail mail?
3) Blockbuster has a deal with movie studios to where they get new movies out sooner than anyone else.

On another note, Blockbuster isn't going anywhere since they have their own internet streaming service now and Blockbuster Boxes everywhere(which are better than Redbox too).

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 02:27 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Adeku (D-Metal) Feb 27 2011, 02:08 PM Many other forums I go to have the same color for all members and like, simply bold for staff. So, honestly, I wouldn't have minded all the names the same color. But that's just me. Regardless, this new color scheme is fine. I have to admit, I'm kinda glad you got rid of the cursive. EDIT: I've noticed that names in color are larger in some skins. For example, they're bolder in Sludge Flood and normal in Shadow Blade Act II. I'm just curious; is it intentional? O: They aren't normal in Shadow Blade anymore but different skins have different settings so they may be slightly larger but they are all bold now.

Update: Changes to ranks!

Posted: Feb 27 2011, 02:27 PM Forum Archived News View full topic

Adeku (D-Metal)
Feb 27 2011, 02:08 PM
Many other forums I go to have the same color for all members and like, simply bold for staff. So, honestly, I wouldn't have minded all the names the same color. But that's just me.

Regardless, this new color scheme is fine. I have to admit, I'm kinda glad you got rid of the cursive.

EDIT: I've noticed that names in color are larger in some skins. For example, they're bolder in Sludge Flood and normal in Shadow Blade Act II. I'm just curious; is it intentional? O:

They aren't normal in Shadow Blade anymore but different skins have different settings so they may be slightly larger but they are all bold now.

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 01:53 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Master of Darkness� Feb 27 2011, 01:51 PM Neo Metallix Feb 27 2011, 01:50 PM SuperShadowgal Feb 27 2011, 01:49 PM I'm sad. I liked the colors. I know some of them clashed on skins, but I haven't found it too hard to decipher who was who. Colors are back... Without wishing to sound aggressive about this, how did you come to the colours you're now settled on? I'm not complaining, merely wishing to understand the thought processes. Well there was no thought process other than trying for something different than before. Kind of just random.

Update: Changes to ranks!

Posted: Feb 27 2011, 01:53 PM Forum Archived News View full topic

Master of Darkness�
Feb 27 2011, 01:51 PM
Neo Metallix
Feb 27 2011, 01:50 PM
SuperShadowgal
Feb 27 2011, 01:49 PM
I'm sad. I liked the colors. I know some of them clashed on skins, but I haven't found it too hard to decipher who was who.

Colors are back...
Without wishing to sound aggressive about this, how did you come to the colours you're now settled on? I'm not complaining, merely wishing to understand the thought processes.

Well there was no thought process other than trying for something different than before. Kind of just random.

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 01:50 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
SuperShadowgal Feb 27 2011, 01:49 PM I'm sad. I liked the colors. I know some of them clashed on skins, but I haven't found it too hard to decipher who was who. Colors are back...

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Posted: Feb 27 2011, 01:46 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Dr. Prower Feb 27 2011, 01:39 PM So maybe my argument could've been a little more improved but alot of the other folks here are making some very good points, you cant deny that much. At the very least we should all try to figure out a reasonable solution, as a community, instead of having a bad solution dropped on us without any say on our parts. Like you said with the old way, people complained about not being able to see certain names due to the colors clashing with the skins. But just look, this is no better. If anything there may be MORE complaints than before. Maybe neither one should happen, but instead a middle ground reached that everyone could agree on. Nice ideal but there will be no middle ground here, you can't please everyone. People were unhappy with the set up before and unhappy with it changed. I was just trying to rectify the problem but it seems people are more willing to argue than throw out ideas. Is everyone satisfied with the color being back?

Update: Changes to ranks!

Posted: Feb 27 2011, 01:46 PM Forum Archived News View full topic

Dr. Prower
Feb 27 2011, 01:39 PM
So maybe my argument could've been a little more improved but alot of the other folks here are making some very good points, you cant deny that much. At the very least we should all try to figure out a reasonable solution, as a community, instead of having a bad solution dropped on us without any say on our parts. Like you said with the old way, people complained about not being able to see certain names due to the colors clashing with the skins. But just look, this is no better. If anything there may be MORE complaints than before. Maybe neither one should happen, but instead a middle ground reached that everyone could agree on.

Nice ideal but there will be no middle ground here, you can't please everyone. People were unhappy with the set up before and unhappy with it changed. I was just trying to rectify the problem but it seems people are more willing to argue than throw out ideas.

Is everyone satisfied with the color being back?

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 01:27 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Dr. Prower Feb 27 2011, 01:19 PM Im sorry but EVERY single person on this board having one username color just doesn't feel right and is going to be a little bit confusing when your trying to find someone on the active users list. We used to set ourselves apart from other forums out there with our many different colors but now were pretty much like everyone else out there: all members having one default color which lets face it, isnt very unique. I can understand that some people using some skins may have some difficulty with certain name colors but like others have suggested, if it is that big of a deal couldn't they just change skins? This kind of drastic change obviously isnt fitting for a large number of the folks here. We've gotten so used to the colors and while we CAN adjust I just think it would be easier to go back to the way it was. Honestly, this "fix" seems to be causing more problems then its trying to get rid of. Your argument isn't very good. Colors do not help you find members, it helps you find a group of members and it's not very hard to find someone in the list anyway. It was only really good for staff and every forum uses colors! Having different colors for usergroups is not unique in the slightest. I'd say the multiple amount of ranks based on Scores in Sonic games is unique though. But whatever, you guys complain about certain usernames not being readable in certain skins and now you want it back. Don't complain to me if you can't read a username color then because you wanted it that way.

Update: Changes to ranks!

Posted: Feb 27 2011, 01:27 PM Forum Archived News View full topic

Dr. Prower
Feb 27 2011, 01:19 PM
Im sorry but EVERY single person on this board having one username color just doesn't feel right and is going to be a little bit confusing when your trying to find someone on the active users list. We used to set ourselves apart from other forums out there with our many different colors but now were pretty much like everyone else out there: all members having one default color which lets face it, isnt very unique.

I can understand that some people using some skins may have some difficulty with certain name colors but like others have suggested, if it is that big of a deal couldn't they just change skins? This kind of drastic change obviously isnt fitting for a large number of the folks here. We've gotten so used to the colors and while we CAN adjust I just think it would be easier to go back to the way it was. Honestly, this "fix" seems to be causing more problems then its trying to get rid of.

Your argument isn't very good. Colors do not help you find members, it helps you find a group of members and it's not very hard to find someone in the list anyway. It was only really good for staff and every forum uses colors! Having different colors for usergroups is not unique in the slightest. I'd say the multiple amount of ranks based on Scores in Sonic games is unique though.

But whatever, you guys complain about certain usernames not being readable in certain skins and now you want it back. Don't complain to me if you can't read a username color then because you wanted it that way.

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 01:13 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
SilverB Feb 27 2011, 12:46 PM I know Metallix specifically said that the enable/disable name color option wouldn't work, but couldn't you just make two versions of each skin (one with colors and one without), and have one bar that chose skin and the other that chose if you want colors or not (which would select which version of the skin). No because the colors for the ranks were universal and did not change for skins. It is not possible. However, if you want colors back I'll put them back even if they are eye searing or unreadable in certain skins. They will be different shades however, not the same exact colors. I'm thinking a lighter blue. I will not bring back the font though, it was just.... Well it really wasn't that great.

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Posted: Feb 27 2011, 01:13 PM Forum Archived News View full topic

SilverB
Feb 27 2011, 12:46 PM
I know Metallix specifically said that the enable/disable name color option wouldn't work, but couldn't you just make two versions of each skin (one with colors and one without), and have one bar that chose skin and the other that chose if you want colors or not (which would select which version of the skin).

No because the colors for the ranks were universal and did not change for skins. It is not possible. However, if you want colors back I'll put them back even if they are eye searing or unreadable in certain skins. They will be different shades however, not the same exact colors. I'm thinking a lighter blue.

I will not bring back the font though, it was just.... Well it really wasn't that great.

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 12:23 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Blue~ Feb 27 2011, 12:21 PM Neo Metallix Feb 27 2011, 12:19 PM I don't think so as no color will blend in perfectly with all of the skins. For instance the blue we had for Hero ranks worked very well on skins like Dreamcaster but did not work on the default skin. Whut. I must be seeing something nobody else is seeing, because I took a look at the default skin and the blue names looked fine. The yellow ranks also were terrible with the yellow skins. Admin ranks were unable to be seen in Ice Cap practically. There are ways we can make things stand out other than colors you know?

Update: Changes to ranks!

Posted: Feb 27 2011, 12:23 PM Forum Archived News View full topic

Blue~
Feb 27 2011, 12:21 PM
Neo Metallix
Feb 27 2011, 12:19 PM
I don't think so as no color will blend in perfectly with all of the skins. For instance the blue we had for Hero ranks worked very well on skins like Dreamcaster but did not work on the default skin.
Whut.

I must be seeing something nobody else is seeing, because I took a look at the default skin and the blue names looked fine.

The yellow ranks also were terrible with the yellow skins. Admin ranks were unable to be seen in Ice Cap practically.

There are ways we can make things stand out other than colors you know?

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Posted: Feb 27 2011, 12:19 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Silv Feb 27 2011, 12:17 PM The easiest solution is to come up with a better color scheme. I don't think so as no color will blend in perfectly with all of the skins. For instance the blue we had for Hero ranks worked very well on skins like Dreamcaster but did not work on the default skin. We can't have rank colors different for every skin and we can't have an on/off option. One rank is one color throughout all of the skins for everyone.

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Posted: Feb 27 2011, 12:19 PM Forum Archived News View full topic

Silv
Feb 27 2011, 12:17 PM
The easiest solution is to come up with a better color scheme.

I don't think so as no color will blend in perfectly with all of the skins. For instance the blue we had for Hero ranks worked very well on skins like Dreamcaster but did not work on the default skin.

We can't have rank colors different for every skin and we can't have an on/off option. One rank is one color throughout all of the skins for everyone.

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 12:15 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
Spin Feb 27 2011, 12:11 PM Eh, to be honest, I don't think I like this. The name colors were one of the unique things about this forum that I liked. If you do not like this, we need to come up with a solution. The colors were great but they conflicted with too many skins. We could do stuff like little icons after the names like admins have? We can't do certain rank colors for certain skins.

Update: Changes to ranks!
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 12:08 PM Forum Archived News View full topic
I have also removed the cursive(blackadder ITC) font from all ranks as not everyone has that font installed and it looks bad without it. I have also changed the colors of the ranks that I think are a better touch and clash less with skins.

What theme do you have on?
Posted: Feb 27 2011, 11:48 AM Forum Act I: Chit-Chat Hangout View full topic
SilverB Feb 23 2011, 04:13 PM Count Chaos Feb 23 2011, 04:06 PM Really? It's one of the main reasons why I like the skin. Plain blue was a bit dull but the checkerboard is neat. Meh, it's that and the weird circular thing. Maybe it's just that I'm used to default, but it seems much more simple and easy on the eyes. This just goes to show you that everyone has different opinions on things. Also when you switch from something you're used to it is hard to adjust. Quote: Now using Sandopolis (Journey in the Desert). Pretty nice, except a couple usergroups are hard to see the names of. That's the problem with having different colors for usernames because not just one color will match with every skin.

What theme do you have on?

Posted: Feb 27 2011, 11:48 AM Forum Act I: Chit-Chat Hangout View full topic

SilverB
Feb 23 2011, 04:13 PM
Count Chaos
Feb 23 2011, 04:06 PM
Really? It's one of the main reasons why I like the skin. Plain blue was a bit dull but the checkerboard is neat.
Meh, it's that and the weird circular thing. Maybe it's just that I'm used to default, but it seems much more simple and easy on the eyes.

This just goes to show you that everyone has different opinions on things.

Also when you switch from something you're used to it is hard to adjust.

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Now using Sandopolis (Journey in the Desert). Pretty nice, except a couple usergroups are hard to see the names of.

That's the problem with having different colors for usernames because not just one color will match with every skin.

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