Hapori Tohu Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Deep within the heart of BZPower command, we've been hard at work creating a new skin to better represent BZPower and our Bionicle roots. If all goes well, after posting this it should become the default skin for all users - if not, scroll down to the bottom of the forums and click on the 'Change Theme' link. If you come across any issues or see something that doesn't look quite right, please post in the Talkback (screenshots help). A huge thanks goes out to Than the Moa and Watashi Wa for doing the heavy lifting on this project!View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roablin Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 It looks great, although it'll take some getting used to. The pastel colors are an unexpected change.Assuming they're not the pinned icons and page numbers, I haven't seen the red links that everyone's talking about; what are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 This is rather cool. Its a subtle change unlike the unameable video sites drastic changes Quote I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vataki Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) I love it.It really looks and feels like the old forums again. Edited July 24, 2012 by Eduard Khil Quote naw man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I like it, though I'm really really used to the default skin by now. This one's a bit easier on the eyes, though, so on it stays. Quote Hey: I'm not very active around BZP right now. However, you can always contact me through PM (I have email notifications set up) and I will reply as soon as I can. Useful Topics: The Q&A Compendium | The Official RPG Planning Topic Stories: Fractures | An Aftermath | Three Stories | LSO 2012 Epics: Team Three | The Shadow and the Sea | The Days They Were Needed | Glitches | Transformations | Echoes | The Kaita and the Storyteller | Nui BZPRPG: Komae · Soraya · Bohrei Blog: Defendant Lobby no. 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legolover-361 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I really like this new skin. However, the white text of various buttons -- the Quote and Multiquote buttons on the forums, and on the blogs, the Options, Read Full Entry, and content block Edit and Delete buttons -- could be changed to be readable. Right now their text is hard to distinguish. Quote (( BZPRPG profiles: Kynaera, Nova )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiMing Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I think this skin is a bit more unique then the old one.However, red links sort of bother me. That probably stems from wikis. Quote Haven't seen one of these in a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) The skin is great but it's going to take a loooong time to get used to. Besides, I could always change it back to the default one when I want to. Also, I like the additional icons with the new skin. Edited July 24, 2012 by FF Ice Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I really like this new skin. However, the white text of various buttons -- the Quote and Multiquote buttons on the forums, and on the blogs, the Options, Read Full Entry, and content block Edit and Delete buttons -- could be changed to be readable. Right now their text is hard to distinguish.I agree with this.But still, I think that this new look is awesome. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Than the Moa Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The white text on buttons issue is due to the button background not displaying properly in some browsers. We've identified the source of the problem and will put in a fix asap. Thanks guys! Quote Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I don't really like it as much as the default, but I love the Takua. Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Really loving the new skin, and the Takua on the blog headers is the icing on the cake. Than and Watashi Wa, you guys rock. Edited July 24, 2012 by Vorahk1Panrahk2 Quote BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klak Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 It has that nice old forum feel to it, I guess. Very cool. Quote My Comedies: The Krika Show (Season 1)The Krika Show Season 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakann-The Bully Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Reminds me of the old forums :)Awesome job guys! Thanks for this Than the Moa and Watashi Wa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaku Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 What's the difference? Quote http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=8708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 At first I thought I had been banned or something, what with the red and all =P.That aside, I like it. It's not horribly different, but it's a marked visual improvement from the boring generic skin that was available before. Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devorath Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) This is rather cool. Its a subtle change unlike the unameable video sites drastic changes I love the Hapori Tohu bullets. You should make more! Edited July 24, 2012 by TuragaNui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The skin is a bit hard on the eyes, but it's pretty good. I love the cog thingies that mark Unread Posts. Quote http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I love it already! Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPenguin Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Reminds me of the old pre-2007 BZP. Good times. Though no more board messages, please Quote Majhost sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipu1 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) I prefer the standard IPB thing, but it's good to see that BZP has finally done it. I'd like to see a really over the top BIONICLE-y one, with mask icons and random tools in headers and such now. I might use that if it happens.EDIT: Just spotted Takua in the blogs. Totally worth the skin, just for that. Edited July 24, 2012 by Taipu1 Quote - Taipu1.HighFly MatoranShowdownBZPRPG ProfilesHave you seen my Blog? I understand if you haven't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I like the new theme. It does seem like the forums of old again but with some functional improvments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Great job, but I'll have to get used to it. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Wonderful. Feels like old times again. Like Meiko though, I'll have to get used to it. Edited July 24, 2012 by TheSkeletonMan939 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessed Blade Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 It looks great, although it'll take some getting used to. The pastel colors are an unexpected change.Assuming they're not the pinned icons and page numbers, I haven't seen the red links that everyone's talking about; what are they? The red links appear when you hover over links; they aren't naturally red.The skin is very awesome, though; a very nice change, and something else that's awesome for the anniversary. Very good work, guys. =D Quote The Pokemon TopicPokemon: Rise of the Rockets - Rise of the Rockets Discussion Topic - Rise of the Rockets Side Stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 What's the difference?Clear your cache if you can't see it. Changes include new forum icons and new colours for pretty much everything.Thanks Than and WW for doing all the hard work on this! It's turned out fantastic. I've already had some time to get used to it, which wasn't really hard. -Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambion Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Absolutely brilliant. ^^ The colors are a tad more purple-y than the old forums, but it definitely recaptures the feel of them. Great job. :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Just like classic BZP. And as I said down in GD, I like the red. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuparu1995 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Looks sweet! Glad we have the option now! Quote Nuparu1995 92% of teens have moved onto rap.If you are part of the 8% that still listen to real music, copy and paste this into your signature. R.I.P. - 7/20/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<Reverb> Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the skin change option guys. I actually might this new one slightly better than the default blue skin they we had.~Gravity Edited July 24, 2012 by Gravity Caiox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creep Of The Deep Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 It's classic, appealing to the eye, and it works. Thanks for the upgrade staffies! Quote Do not trust corrupted memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuna Toa of Sonics Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The option to change skins is always welcome. It took me a little bit before I got used to this one's new thread symbols, though. Quote Does anyone want to play the Master Chief Collection with me? I'm trying to get a team going for ranked. PM for GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swimming Beard Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I really like this skin, but the buttons are hard to read. Quote "I pitea the fool!" (quote by Chro) 98.7% OF BZPOWER MEMBERS HAVEN'T SEEN MY BUCKET IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 1.3% THAT HAS SEEN MY BUCKET, COPY THIS AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR SIGNATURE I MISS MY BUCKET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Than the Moa Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Button fix should be in, it was an issue where the wrong background color was being aplied to browsers that don't support gradients (which would be Internet Explorer). Thanks for pointing it out guys Quote Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 The 'quote,' multiquote,' and other buttons that I was having a hard time seeing earlier are now much easier to see. And they go really well with the new skin. :)Thanks for fixing this! Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessed Blade Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 The only one thing I've noticed about this skin, and also the other one, is that it shows which rank images are transparent, and which aren't. Like the Bohrok(Or Bohrok Kal, maybe even both) images; they were coloured with the old forum's background colour, that alice blue. No-one noticed, since it was the background colour, but since this is white; it's more noticeable.That said, I can understand why it wasn't updated, since it took so long the last time it was updated, no-one likely wishes to go through that again. =P Quote The Pokemon TopicPokemon: Rise of the Rockets - Rise of the Rockets Discussion Topic - Rise of the Rockets Side Stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Button fix should be in, it was an issue where the wrong background color was being applied to browsers that don't support gradients (which would be Internet Explorer). Thanks for pointing it out guysThanks for the quick fix. It looks much better; those buttons are now quite visible. However, the buttons such as "Find Content," "Add/Remove Friend," and the one to send a message on profiles still have the problem.Edit: Oh, and the button to update status in the dropdown corner section also still has the problem too.~B~ Edited July 25, 2012 by Ballom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Than the Moa Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Button fix should be in, it was an issue where the wrong background color was being applied to browsers that don't support gradients (which would be Internet Explorer). Thanks for pointing it out guysThanks for the quick fix. It looks much better; those buttons are now quite visible. However, the buttons such as "Find Content," "Add/Remove Friend," and the one to send a message on profiles still have the problem.Edit: Oh, and the button to update status in the dropdown corner section also still has the problem too.~B~Ok, I'll take a look at those this afternoon when I get off work. Quote Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I am enjoying the new skin; the muted colours are very pleasing to the eyes. -ibrow Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cederak Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 This was a nice present to give us for BZP's 11th b-day, and I'm really liking the overall look as opposed to how plain and straightforward the default skin was.-Ced Quote Cederak's Library l Blog: Fair Enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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