View Full Version : "NEW" Campaigner Skin
Eric Tipton
10-06-2006, 02:01 AM
AC Member:
Now that the house is getting back in order here at the AC (mostly), I figured I would create a new skin for the AC. We lost the old "Campaigner" skin in the crash, so I re-created it for a fresh start.
The main page background is comprised of soldiers from both sides of the war. The field when you post is a collection of the winning cover images from the last year. I plan to re-post them in the Featured Images folder soon.
To test the new skin, go to the bottom left-hand corner and select "Campaigner" is the drop-down menu.
To set this as your skin, go to the "User CP" in the nav bar at the top of the page. Select "Edit Options" on the lefthand side of the page. Go all the way to the bottom and select "Campaigner" in the drop-down menu. Then hit the "Save Changes" button at the bottom of the page.
Let me know what you think by participating in the poll. Thanks and enjoy.
GrumpyDave
10-06-2006, 07:19 AM
It's about impossible to read the links on the User CP page using this skin.. Or, anything you're typing for that matter.AC Member:
Now that the house is getting back in order here at the AC (mostly), I figured I would create a new skin for the AC. We lost the old "Campaigner" skin in the crash, so I re-created it for a fresh start.
The main page background is comprised of soldiers from both sides of the war. The field when you post is a collection of the winning cover images from the last year. I plan to re-post them in the Featured Images folder soon.
To test the new skin, go to the bottom left-hand corner and select "Campaigner" is the drop-down menu.
To set this as your skin, go to the "User CP" in the nav bar at the top of the page. Select "Edit Options" on the lefthand side of the page. Go all the way to the bottom and select "Campaigner" in the drop-down menu. Then hit the "Save Changes" button at the bottom of the page.
Let me know what you think by participating in the poll. Thanks and enjoy.
BrianHicks
10-06-2006, 07:36 AM
When I first tried it, there were no images of any kind in the background, and as stated above the text color is such that it is almost impossible to read the words.
On a second attempt to see the new skin, the text is now viewable. The Picturs from the previous front covers can be seen, but are not very distinguishable.
garyjd
10-06-2006, 08:51 AM
I think it looks okay. I also like that the past months cover winners are muted. They would be more of a distraction if they stuck out like a sore thumb.~Gary
Hank Trent
10-06-2006, 10:22 AM
My only request is that you keep the old "Earthy" skin as an option, whatever else you add. The 2006 skins all loaded incredibly slow for me, and Earthy was no longer available at that time. The only tiny tiny glimmer of light for me in the gloom of the reversion to 2004, was getting Earthy back and having the AC load fast again.
Hank Trent
hanktrent@voyager.net
Lone Guard
10-06-2006, 01:11 PM
I like it, I think the woven pattern in the background is cool. However I may switch back to Federal as I am a bit more fond of that.
HighPrvt
10-06-2006, 01:55 PM
I prefer the Preservation skin. It's a bit easier on the eyes.
MPDoughBoy153
10-06-2006, 11:00 PM
I like it.
Brendan Mackie
W PA bumpkin
10-07-2006, 11:22 AM
I prefer the Preservation skin. It's a bit easier on the eyes.
I agree; although it is "cool," "neat," etc., it is hard to read even with bifocals. Maybe if you darken the print...
Respectfully,
Knapsack Matt
10-07-2006, 01:56 PM
I really like the new skin!
Matt
Needs more light and contrast. Can barely make out the pictures - they all look like shadows.
Skip Arensmann
10-08-2006, 09:09 AM
Needs more light and contrast. Can barely make out the pictures - they all look like shadows.
Rob:
I agree with you here......I usually use the default setting, sometimes Federal.
Truth be told, I'm just glad the site's back up! :D Really hard to read that white page saying the site is down through tears..........
Skip
gweninla
10-08-2006, 08:58 PM
I prefer the easier to read (for me) default skin. However, having a selection is nice :)
Gwen in l.a.
Eric Tipton
10-09-2006, 01:55 PM
Folks:
Thanks for the feedback. I have adjusted some of the colors to create a better contrast. Still a little tinkering to do...
tarwater_mess
10-09-2006, 07:01 PM
do'n a fine job and it looks good
Marc29thGA
10-09-2006, 07:08 PM
This latest tweek looks about perfect. Initially it loaded white, then when I decided to vote, the colors changed. Must have been just how it first came up on my computer.
Respectfully,
Marc Averill
29th Georgia Infantry
With respect, it doesn't look much different - it's like midnight in a dark alley. The photos aren't distinct as with the Federal skin.
WILSONCREEK61
10-09-2006, 09:31 PM
It's fine, keep up the good work,
HighPrvt
10-11-2006, 01:32 PM
Looks better!
17th Mo Inf
10-17-2006, 10:10 PM
Pards,
Personally I go with the Federal skin usually, But the campaigner skin does look good.I find it to be still pretty light and could be darked up a little more so its eaiser to see...
Yr. Obt. Svt.
Jacob Thompson
paul9thky
10-19-2006, 01:25 AM
It looks cool.
Personally I prefer the preservation skin.
Guy Gane III
10-19-2006, 09:19 PM
I like it, although I am pretty partial to the Federal skin. :D
AndrewMartin
10-31-2006, 11:31 AM
It's works for me....nice and dandy looking.
Prodical Reb
10-31-2006, 09:57 PM
I like the "Campaigner" Skin the best. both the Confed & Federal skin are ok, I don't like the choice of backgrround pics. Besides being washed out, They all seem to be Generals......officers haven't impressed me yet. It is the feats of the common soldier that define an army.
Maybe you could mix up the pics a bit to show both officer and enlisted.
I thought the colors on the Federal skin were the easiest to read, but I selected the "Campaigner" to use.
Eric Tipton
11-03-2006, 03:01 AM
I have made some updates to the campaigner skin if you would like to take a look and let me know what you think.
Prodical Reb
11-03-2006, 02:52 PM
Like what you have done with the "Campaigner" skin. Right off the bat the pics came thru much clearer and easier to see. Also noticed a good variety of pics; there are civilian, military of all sorts. I like it very much!!!!! A+ :thumbs_up
Now that I have had it up for a while, I find that I do like it.
Kace
ruggerdoc
11-03-2006, 09:03 PM
looks good
Tenth Illinois Company H
11-08-2006, 09:38 AM
Great job. It looks fine.
EvilRob
11-09-2006, 09:46 AM
I like the Campaigner skin the best, it looks great. Thanks for all your hard work, Eric.
Rob Michael
Frockhead Mess
ThehosGendar
11-11-2006, 06:42 PM
Rob,
I glanced at the named of this thread really fast, and your name merged into the title, and it looked like it said, "'New' Evil Campaigner Skin."
That could be cool...
burt60
11-14-2006, 08:33 AM
Looks Great Thanks for all the hard work.
EvilRob
11-14-2006, 03:39 PM
Jason,
It would be cool. Some people think all campaigner's are evil. I am evil because I spent 15 years playing in a Heavy Metal band.
Rob Michael
Frockhead Mess
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