Civ3DuelZone homepage and portal feedback - Page 3

col · 17-06-2003, 12:49

I use Paypal a lot for Ebay transactions so its no big deal for me. I've had an account there for a long time!

Skyfish · 18-06-2003, 14:47

OK to get back on topic of feedback :

1- You need more graphics on the homepage, but you already know that...

2- How about a "Featured PBEMs" column that will link to the spoilers of some of the nice games we got going ? It could be real nice...
Criterias for which game would be featured could be a direct result of a spoiler update : it would also incite ppl to update their spoilers regularly.
This would be real attractive for newcomers I believe. Imagine: you discover this site, come on the homepage and see " Killer M vs Cartouche Bee game : read all about it here..."
First it's captivating to get inside the games of those great players.
Then you think "Wait a sec I could play CB in a PBEM ? Wow !, I'm registering !"

ProPain · 18-06-2003, 14:52

I like both ideas! I think the featured PBEM would be brilliant!

anarres · 18-06-2003, 15:43

mmm, nice...

Skyfish · 18-06-2003, 21:11

Third idea is a bit time-consuming but well worth the effort I believe : "an A to Z on how to play PBEMs
at CDZ" : from finding an opponent, to requesting a map (even making a map), to subscribing to the ladder, to get on the chat with opponents and exchange turns, to getting your forum, having an open thread, a spoiler thread, taking a nice snapshot of your game etc... etc...
It is a big project but could get done in stages and maybe some volunteer (Killer?) would like to help....
It's a must in my opinion !
Should have it's own section on the site but with a big link on the main page.

Eklektikos · 26-06-2003, 14:10

My only complaint with the new main page is that all the links open in a new window rather than in the current one. I personally find that a bit irritating, although I guess I might be in the minority where that's concerned.

ProPain · 27-06-2003, 12:08

dunno if we can do something about that Eklektikos. It's in the code so we have to look for the _blank additions and remove em. I know from experience hunting for the right code is very time consuming and I plan to use my time before my holiday to add some content first.

DrAlimentado · 29-06-2003, 16:03

Nice job guys

How about we link to the map-making guide in the portal? or we could html it up and stick it in there. I'm happy to do some more blurb for that section too. I could even write some stuff for the suggested 'A to Z of how to do stuff on CDZ', maybe that could be a team effort.

Have you got a plan yet for 'asthetics'? The layout and design is fine but I think white BG is a little utilitarian looking, how about a change of colour, or even something a bit more radical... dare I say it, some graphics?

Shabbaman · 22-08-2003, 10:49

Paypal has a dutch bank account nowadays. Which makes it possible for me to make foreign internet payments at last. Expect my bribe soon.

anarres · 22-08-2003, 11:49

As soon is Killer is back we shall unleash him on the evil fucking German ISP that won't release CDZ.com to us. atm all we can do is redirect. Soon we will move the site proper and set up @CDZ.com email addresses for all donors!

17-06-2003, 12:49	#21
col King Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Sandwich Islands. Posts: 1,529	I use Paypal a lot for Ebay transactions so its no big deal for me. I've had an account there for a long time! __________________ I can't be arsed.

18-06-2003, 14:47	#22
Skyfish Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: dead. Posts: 2,349	OK to get back on topic of feedback : 1- You need more graphics on the homepage, but you already know that... 2- How about a "Featured PBEMs" column that will link to the spoilers of some of the nice games we got going ? It could be real nice... Criterias for which game would be featured could be a direct result of a spoiler update : it would also incite ppl to update their spoilers regularly. This would be real attractive for newcomers I believe. Imagine: you discover this site, come on the homepage and see " Killer M vs Cartouche Bee game : read all about it here..." First it's captivating to get inside the games of those great players. Then you think "Wait a sec I could play CB in a PBEM ? Wow !, I'm registering !" __________________ <font color=\"brown\"> <b><i>\"NOT back from the dead\"</b></i> </font id=\"brown\">

18-06-2003, 14:52	#23
ProPain Customized Admin :) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sailing the seas of cheese. Posts: 5,852	I like both ideas! I think the featured PBEM would be brilliant! __________________ I fed my Dog the American Dream Well, he rolled over and he started to scream He said, I dig the taste of salt but it don't keep me alive yeah, yeah

18-06-2003, 15:43	#24
anarres anarchist butcher Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States of Whatever. Posts: 4,677	mmm, nice... __________________ <b>Calculate the probability of culture flips: Flip Calc</b>

18-06-2003, 21:11	#25
Skyfish Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: dead. Posts: 2,349	Third idea is a bit time-consuming but well worth the effort I believe : "an A to Z on how to play PBEMs at CDZ" : from finding an opponent, to requesting a map (even making a map), to subscribing to the ladder, to get on the chat with opponents and exchange turns, to getting your forum, having an open thread, a spoiler thread, taking a nice snapshot of your game etc... etc... It is a big project but could get done in stages and maybe some volunteer (Killer?) would like to help.... It's a must in my opinion ! Should have it's own section on the site but with a big link on the main page. __________________ <font color=\"brown\"> <b><i>\"NOT back from the dead\"</b></i> </font id=\"brown\">

26-06-2003, 14:10	#26
Eklektikos Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 112	My only complaint with the new main page is that all the links open in a new window rather than in the current one. I personally find that a bit irritating, although I guess I might be in the minority where that's concerned.

27-06-2003, 12:08	#27
ProPain Customized Admin :) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sailing the seas of cheese. Posts: 5,852	dunno if we can do something about that Eklektikos. It's in the code so we have to look for the _blank additions and remove em. I know from experience hunting for the right code is very time consuming and I plan to use my time before my holiday to add some content first. __________________ I fed my Dog the American Dream Well, he rolled over and he started to scream He said, I dig the taste of salt but it don't keep me alive yeah, yeah

29-06-2003, 16:03	#28
DrAlimentado Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: the cookie jar. Posts: 1,568	Nice job guys How about we link to the map-making guide in the portal? or we could html it up and stick it in there. I'm happy to do some more blurb for that section too. I could even write some stuff for the suggested 'A to Z of how to do stuff on CDZ', maybe that could be a team effort. Have you got a plan yet for 'asthetics'? The layout and design is fine but I think white BG is a little utilitarian looking, how about a change of colour, or even something a bit more radical... dare I say it, some graphics? __________________ <font color=\"red\">sign up for the best game on the forum</font id=\"red\"> <font color=\"green\">My Army</font id=\"green\"> <font color=\"green\">Help my orcs to prosper</font id=\"green\"> MapTweaker Utility beta (copy/paste/resize biq files)

22-08-2003, 10:49	#29
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,493	Paypal has a dutch bank account nowadays. Which makes it possible for me to make foreign internet payments at last. Expect my bribe soon. __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

22-08-2003, 11:49	#30
anarres anarchist butcher Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States of Whatever. Posts: 4,677	As soon is Killer is back we shall unleash him on the evil fucking German ISP that won't release CDZ.com to us. atm all we can do is redirect. Soon we will move the site proper and set up @CDZ.com email addresses for all donors! __________________ <b>Calculate the probability of culture flips: Flip Calc</b>