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***JOKER***

7/4/2006 7:39 AM UTC

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In topic /topic/582/ I posted a detailed guide on creating a skin + a skin editor.

I tried this editor (the possibilities are amazing; you can design directly in the browser), but either my imagination is lacking or I don't have a good sense of colors; it turned out poorly. :( It feels like it will be easier to do it in the front page. Of course, it's not an easy task., we should find a good web designer.
I am currently working on a good header, but progress has barely moved from a standstill.

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***JOKER***

7/4/2006 7:43 AM UTC

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I tried changing the header template (instead of a castle background, I used a forest background). Something tells me that it's better to stick with the old template....

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RAPER

7/4/2006 10:37 AM UTC

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***JOKER***

I tried changing the header template (using a forest background instead of a castle background). Something tells me it's better to stick with the old template....

The picture turned out great, but it needs some refinement to make everything look more realistic. And how do you use this skin creator?

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***JOKER***

7/4/2006 11:40 AM UTC

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RAPER

The picture turned out great, but somehow everything needs to be refined to make it more three-dimensional. And how do you use this skin creator?

You launch scin_form; here are the instructions for all the steps. And you start creating the skin right in it; the most interesting thing is that knowledge of HTML is not necessary, although it is welcome!

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RAPER

7/4/2006 1:41 PM UTC

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Okay, I've created a beta (and possibly final) version of the skin for the Elves. Please take a look and give me your feedback... (admin, I'm uploading the skin archive here)!!! The header and side images are also included. Criticism is welcome (this is my first time, so please be kind). Suggestions for changes are also welcome! Creator - RAPER, Art Director, Assistant - Ta Kotoraya...

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HwKeeper

7/4/2006 4:10 PM UTC

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RAPER

basically, I've made a beta (and possibly final) version of the skin for the elves, let me know what you think....(admin, I'm posting the skin archive here)!!! the header and side images are in there too. criticism is welcome(it's my first time doing this, so please be gentle)suggestions for changes are also welcome !! Creator- RAPER, Art director, assistant - Ta Kotoraya...1) you don't need to upload the entire constructor :) scin.css, a copy of scin_form.htm (save as described in the Manuals [HTML only]) and only those files in images that were replaced without changing the folder structure are sufficient.
2) regarding the uploaded skin. For some reason, the image logo_center.gif was saved as logo_center.gif.jpg and even after renaming it, the browser refused to open it. logo_left.gif and logo_right.gif also didn't open (perhaps you saved them incorrectly in your graphics editor)

HwKeeper

7/4/2006 4:29 PM UTC

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A little later, I realized that you were saving in .jpg format – and in this format, everything actually works.
Disadvantages of this skin:
I think logo_left and logo_right should be removed altogether, as at a screen resolution of 1024x768 (which is the most common), the header goes beyond the screen limits, and in addition, logo_right is somehow flattened horizontally, and logo_left is too blurry.

In general, here is a screenshot of how this skin looks in reality without logo_left and logo_right

But in general, it's not up to me to evaluate the skin; it's up to all users, so we need to create a topic with a poll.

***JOKER***

7/4/2006 6:13 PM UTC

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Not bad for a first attempt. The only thing is that the banner doesn't quite fit the color scheme. I might create something else today as well.

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Андрей

7/4/2006 6:33 PM UTC

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I don't know... it all seems a bit monotonous. Although... "criticizing is explaining to a person what they are doing wrong, and how you would do it if you knew how." I, for one, don't know how... So, am I a good critic? I don't think so...
P.S. What was that? Some philosophical musings... Don't take them seriously. The more attempts you make, the sooner you will achieve an acceptable result.

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RAPER

7/4/2006 6:37 PM UTC

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Regarding the uploaded skin, the logo_center.gif image was somehow saved as logo_center.gif.jpg, and even after renaming it, the browser wouldn't open it. Also, logo_left.gif and logo_right.gif wouldn't open (perhaps you saved them incorrectly in your graphics editor).

Yes, it wouldn't open in my browser either.
And the left and right images just need to be adjusted because they add a transition to the main color scheme of the skin – without them, it looks empty.

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Andrey

I don't know... it all seems a bit monotonous. Although... "criticizing is explaining to a person what they are doing wrong, and how you would do it if you could." I, on the other hand, can't... So, am I a good critic? I don't think so...
P.S. What was that? Some philosophical musings... Don't take them seriously. The more attempts you make, the sooner you will achieve an acceptable result.

It's just a little frustrating to receive criticism because I spent the whole day creating it and changed the colors about twenty times.
Here's a suggestion for a change, and this is a good idea.
In my opinion, the skin turned out not bad, and the color is well-chosen for the elves – it's a good color that is easy to read and doesn't strain the eyes. Here

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Андрей

7/4/2006 6:42 PM UTC

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It's just a little frustrating to receive criticism because I spent the whole day working on it and changing the colors about twenty times.
Here's a suggestion for changing it.
In my opinion, the skin turned out pretty well, and the color chosen for the elves is good – it's easy to read and doesn't strain the eyes. Here.
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Sorry if I offended you... I don't know how to do this myself, so don't take my criticism too seriously. I liked the skin for the human castle the most (it was made by Joker, I think). There was a knight in the foreground

fanat

7/4/2006 6:43 PM UTC

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I don't understand why the skin is Elven. A neutral one is needed.

"Если свет который во мне есть тьма, то какова тогда тьма?"

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RAPER

7/4/2006 6:45 PM UTC

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fanat

I don't understand, why is the skin Elven??? A NEUTRAL one is needed.

because skins are made for each faction, and I just happened to choose Elves as the first one.

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fanat

7/4/2006 6:48 PM UTC

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RAPER

because skins are made for each faction, I just chose elves as the first one to try out.

Sorry, I didn't know. If all the skins are similar, it will turn out quite well, even very well. By the way, does anyone know when the skin will be changed?

"Если свет который во мне есть тьма, то какова тогда тьма?"

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RAPER

7/4/2006 6:50 PM UTC

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Sorry, I didn't know. If all the skins are similar, it will turn out quite well, even very well. Also, does anyone know when the skin will be changed?

The skin will be changed when it is done properly; this is what I made as a beta version to test.))

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Andrey

Sorry if I offended you... I don't know how to do this myself, so don't take my criticism too seriously. I liked the skin for the Haven castle the most (it was made by Joker, I think). There was a knight in the foreground....

Okay, noted. We'll also adjust his hat to match the skin when we finish everything.

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