Could there be a Blue version of EoFF 2005?

[Agent Proto]

Simply put, a lot of members prefer the blue look of the Classic, and I wonder if it's possible if there could be a blue version of the new EoFF look, similar to that of EoFF Classic.

Well, don't fret, I provided a banner that could be used for the new blue look of EoFF 2005 skin.

So can this be possible?

[Vyk]

Deffinitely. I want a cool banner, and thinner post blocks. Or something.. I vote yes. Even though this isn't like a petition or anything.

[Jojee]

Why tint everything blue? Use classic if you want it. Sure, someone can go through the trouble of making it, but it just seems... icky to me ;] The current 2005 has color, it's not JUST brown. If you tint the banner blue, it's just gonna be a blue blah shade... We don't need so much blue >=(

Now pink, on the other hand...

[Cybele]

Now pink, on the other hand...

Actually, I'd like to have a darker pink skin to use on here. The light one sometimes makes for an eye sore. But if you wanted to go for something unique and cool, make a purple one in the style of the 2005 one!

[Agent Proto]

Yeah, but the classic banner is tinted blue. However, I like EoFF 2005, because it's slimmer, and of the colors used in the banner. And brown isn't that bad of a color in the first place.

Of course, I'm not saying that should be the banner for the blue version of EoFF 2005.

[crono_logical]

I guess it'd be a 5-10 minute job if I could be bothered

[Samuraid]

We should get a template system going for the front site and get it set up with multiple styles.

[Carnage]

BLUE GOOD

BROWN BAD

[Jojee]

Hey... could I make a pretty purplish style for EoFF? O=) Would you use it!?

[crono_logical]

Ask BoB

[crono_logical]

temporary zomg :{

[Jojee]

Better than classic^_~

Pretty please Bawb?

[Sepho]

I've been thinking the same thing.

We should get a template system going for the front site and get it set up with multiple styles.

I was thinking of suggesting this, too. Or even a full registration/membership system with a template class written in so registered members could choose different layouts (like the classic black layout) and style options. I'd be willing to work on it/help someone with it. I'm always looking for a reason to learn more PHP. Thoughts?

[Yamaneko]

It's kind of redundant having a blue style for the 2005 theme. It should be unique. If you want the old colors use the classic theme.

I'm not a big fan of having a membership login area on the front site since I've always thought of the site and forums as seperate. Anyway, that's really none of my business since I don't bother with the front site.

[Sepho]

I'm not a big fan of having a membership login area on the front site since I've always thought of the site and forums as seperate.

It still could be. It could utilize a completely different database than the one used for the boards, and it would be more useful to those who regularly frequent the front site for the information value and may not even be a member of the forums. We could incorporate some fun features for 'front site regulars'.

Another way of looking at it is the possibility of increased forum traffic as a result of a more active front site.

I understand what you're saying, though. I'd just like to throw it out there that I'd (and others, I'm sure; Samuraid sounds interested) be willing to work on it in my spare time, and it wouldn't hinder any regular site or forum activity.

If you want the old colors use the classic theme.

I would agree, except for the fact that the difference in styles goes beyond color schemes. The wide percentage width of the old style is undoubtedly a big turn off for many (I'm personally indifferent for the most part, but one of the reasons I switch to 2005 every now and then is because of the narrow, sexier, viewing area).