For me, it's mostly an issue of graphics and how they work. I don't think I'd mind the large squares if they didn't pixelate the work so much. Also, the news art is square, which stretches most things put in there. Pixelation and distortion are two things that absolutely tweak me out in the world of graphic design, which was (is) really the stick up my butt on the new layout.
Though I do think it's funny that SomeGuy used the art I made for the super-extra-tremendously-long podcast for the thumbnail. And it's squished. *sigh*
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/13/11 | Reply
Leavin' on a jet plane...
I think the new front page layout isn't terrible, but I don't think it looks as good as it might if Adam altered the design a bit. The white just seems so sterile after all this time.
Last edited by TimeChaser at 5:29:30 PM CDT on March 13, 2011.
One thing's for sure. People are still gonna hafta get readjusted to looking for the weekly updates from the front page instead of a ping from the backroom . . .
Also, Ichigo, you guys okay over there post-quake?
Last edited by SomeGuy at 6:31:25 AM CDT on March 13, 2011.
I actually love the new layout! XD I'm just really happy the news feeds and the updates are in one place now cause I had no idea where the updates went! XD I'll say very good job with the layout, it's much more organized~~~
BTW, supposedly Atlus's Catherine is "practice" for the next Persona game (so I've read in Game Informer). Er, not the naughty scenes, just the graphics and gameplay. XD
I was a little surprised by the new layout at first, but it doesn't bother me that much since I only come here when I'm really bored these days.
By the way, Utada announced her hiatus a while back ago in August and officially went on hiatus in December after her "WILD LIFE" concert. Sorry Ichigo, but you're a few months behind on that news.
@Silver Mech: I think I was one of the very few people who actually liked the Super Mario Bros movie when it came out. LOL Yeah, I know it sucked, but to a 10 year old that was overly obsessed with anything Mario, it was pretty cool. Totally agree with you though. A live action Devil May Cry is a very bad idea.
What kind of anime is the opening song from, and where can I preview the OS? I think people would notice the change in layout, if they didn't use a third party to listen to the podcast. I know I don't. I remember long ago, the sight had a rectangle layout, and wasn't that appealing. Which is why I stayed at My Otaku until the update before this one. Or was it the one before that? I miss My Otaku, it gets little love nowadays. No, not Devil May Cry. Live action is a terrible choice when the source is an anime/manga/videogame. Remember that Super Mario movie I believe came out in the '90s?
Katana
Goggalor (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/13/11 | Reply
RUIIINED FOREVERRRRRR
For me, it's mostly an issue of graphics and how they work. I don't think I'd mind the large squares if they didn't pixelate the work so much. Also, the news art is square, which stretches most things put in there. Pixelation and distortion are two things that absolutely tweak me out in the world of graphic design, which was (is) really the stick up my butt on the new layout.
Though I do think it's funny that SomeGuy used the art I made for the super-extra-tremendously-long podcast for the thumbnail. And it's squished. *sigh*
"In Kat's wor we trust."
TimeChaser
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/13/11 | Reply
Leavin' on a jet plane...
I think the new front page layout isn't terrible, but I don't think it looks as good as it might if Adam altered the design a bit. The white just seems so sterile after all this time.
Last edited by TimeChaser at 5:29:30 PM CDT on March 13, 2011.
Bazinga!
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 03/10/11 | Reply
One thing's for sure. People are still gonna hafta get readjusted to looking for the weekly updates from the front page instead of a ping from the backroom . . .
Also, Ichigo, you guys okay over there post-quake?
Last edited by SomeGuy at 6:31:25 AM CDT on March 13, 2011.
AP Ichigo
Japan Bureau (Podcasters) | Posted 03/08/11 | Reply
@Ayumigirl:
I don't report the news, I just read what's posted on theO. I knew she was on hiatus :-)
-Ichigo
PandaBOX
Otakuite+ | Posted 03/08/11 | Reply
I actually love the new layout! XD I'm just really happy the news feeds and the updates are in one place now cause I had no idea where the updates went! XD I'll say very good job with the layout, it's much more organized~~~
BTW, supposedly Atlus's Catherine is "practice" for the next Persona game (so I've read in Game Informer). Er, not the naughty scenes, just the graphics and gameplay. XD
Ayumigirl
Otakuite | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
I was a little surprised by the new layout at first, but it doesn't bother me that much since I only come here when I'm really bored these days.
By the way, Utada announced her hiatus a while back ago in August and officially went on hiatus in December after her "WILD LIFE" concert. Sorry Ichigo, but you're a few months behind on that news.
@Silver Mech: I think I was one of the very few people who actually liked the Super Mario Bros movie when it came out. LOL Yeah, I know it sucked, but to a 10 year old that was overly obsessed with anything Mario, it was pretty cool. Totally agree with you though. A live action Devil May Cry is a very bad idea.
Silver Mech
Grand Otaku | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
What kind of anime is the opening song from, and where can I preview the OS? I think people would notice the change in layout, if they didn't use a third party to listen to the podcast. I know I don't. I remember long ago, the sight had a rectangle layout, and wasn't that appealing. Which is why I stayed at My Otaku until the update before this one. Or was it the one before that? I miss My Otaku, it gets little love nowadays. No, not Devil May Cry. Live action is a terrible choice when the source is an anime/manga/videogame. Remember that Super Mario movie I believe came out in the '90s?
cougarsama
LDS Fangirl! (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
I'm okay with the changes to the main page; definitely more streamlined.
March is Women's History Month, isn't it? Or is that another month; I know February was African American History Month.