Okay, let me respond to the points each of you raised -
Goldlantern wrote:
I gotta say, I miss the little equalizer pictures that stood for new posts and what not.
The icons in use at the moment are the standard subSilver ones that are bundled with phpBB. I'm trawling through a few of the darker styles that are on the 'net to see if I like any of the icons that are present (with appropriate credit), else I may decide to create our own - for now though, they'll do. Anything with the orange highlighting is 'unread'.
Muktar wrote:
I miss being in subsilver. Never really liked this color scheme.
A new theme called skLight is due shortly. Please be patient.
Ceinwyn wrote:
Ditto. I also liked being able to see who was on and whatnot.
There is a 'view-online' link at the top of the page.
Muktar wrote:
Got a question though about the forum changes. If you pay do you get access to the other formats?
If you wish to donate to help offset the costs of this free game you'll receive a thank you. It won't change the forum styles that are available to you - all of the available styles are available to everyone ... and they're free as well.
Teh_Peso wrote:
Oh my god, this is annoying.
So are you.
Coya wrote:
I have been assuming that these cosmetic changes are temporary, in order to fit the ads on. I do however miss the old format and wonder if they will return.
The "DarkEQ" theme is gone and not coming back. The "subSilver" theme is being replaced with "skLight". If there's something you particularly miss, speak up.
Coya wrote:
It is close to the original one, which is what I have always used. There are only minor differences though. But hey, I'm picky and want it to look JUST like it did before.
The theme has been built from scratch from the latest release of subSilver that comes with phpBB, but I've tried to keep it similar to the theme you all knew from before. There's some very tiny tweaks I'd still like to make (including some speed improvements) but nothing that ya'll will notice.
Malhavoc wrote:
Not diggin the new look, I never used the subsilver and used this color scheme because its not bad, but the differences in print and position are annoying to the eye and have actually caused me to get headaches while browsing around the topics looking for new posts.
First of all, I'd encourage you to get your eyes checked - anything that gives you headaches is seriously worrying. If you're also expressing a desire for a lighter theme, see above.
meztiso wrote:
I just don't like it. Seriously we don't need to reason out why we may like and dislike anything. It is a change that was not really needed and most of us simply wont like it becuase we are used to the old way it was.
You're right, in a way. It's called being "outside your comfort zone". I'm sure you'll adapt and like it just as much.
meztiso wrote:
Of course, I don't see why I can't get used to this look, I remember when the other site changed, I didint like it. Now I spend quite a bit of time on it.
It's okay, your parents aren't here - you don't have to talk in hushed tones about your 'happy time' site (can you tell I watched Transformers last night?).