|
Post by CowboyGuy on Feb 5, 2009 21:31:11 GMT -5
Sorry kids, but I decided to go a completely different direction this time! I thought we should embrace our comic-y roots and focus on what we do best! Season 8! I'm testing out a new template, that should look like a 'SlayAlive Monthly' Magazine header. Yes, it does resemble an ad, but that is the point! I thought instead of showing off pretty images that we've all seen from the show...I would put our space to good use and add information on the next issue of Season 8, as well as when you can catch Dollhouse once it premieres. I was really inspired by the 9th Wonders Forum. So I am kinda ripping their idea and putting our own SlayAlive spin on it. Season 8 is the biggest part of our forum, so we might as well embrace the comic style...it will be cool I think. I want to incorporate Angel and Dollhouse in the layout somehow as much as I can, as well as using large HQ Season 8 cover images in the background! It'll give us a new thing to look at every time a new issue comes out. So continue suggesting little things that can appear on the sides, where Dollhouse and Predators and Prey are currently sitting. On non Season 8 months, I'll use Angel imagery...and if that doesn't work I will use a cool screencap from the shows! PLEASE let me know what you guys think of this change!
|
|
Kara
Bad Ass Wicca
boys boys boys
[Mo0:28]
Posts: 2,296
|
Post by Kara on Feb 5, 2009 21:45:11 GMT -5
I like it. The dollhouse part on the side is a nice touch as well
|
|
|
Post by Wyndam on Feb 5, 2009 22:00:09 GMT -5
Phil, I think it looks really awesome. Love the look a lot. My only issue though, in regards to what to put on the sides, would be that there is rarely a non-Buffy month, so I just worry that Angel would never find it's way up there. Since the Angel board is one of our more popular boards, I think there should be a "Next issue" for the Angel issues as well. I think Dollhouse should be up there as well, as Buffy, Angel, and Dollhouse are the biggest happenings in the Whedonverse right now. Perhaps you could add a red section underneath the bottom of the banner, and have that be a Dollhouse banner? Or maybe even at the very top? Not sure if that would work, but I think the cool ripped looking bottom would still look right, if it was placed there. It really looks wonderful though! But as Angel's official spokesperson around here, I just had to get that word in.
|
|
|
Post by CowboyGuy on Feb 5, 2009 22:07:01 GMT -5
Maybe I'll just add the Angel issue where the Buffy ones are...and only use the Jo Chen cover to advertise (?) I have trouble with Angel since there is never a concrete release date
|
|
|
Post by Wyndam on Feb 5, 2009 22:24:51 GMT -5
Hmm..maybe leave off a date on the Angel side, or just put the month it will come out on it?
|
|
|
Post by CowboyGuy on Feb 5, 2009 22:33:47 GMT -5
Hmm..maybe leave off a date on the Angel side, or just put the month it will come out on it? That would work, and since I am currently working on next month's header to stay ahead...which one comes out next month? Aftermath? So would that be Issue 18?
|
|
|
Post by Emmie on Feb 5, 2009 22:38:31 GMT -5
I love it, Phil! It looks amazing. And I agree about giving some space to Angel up there in the header.
|
|
|
Post by hitnrun017 on Feb 5, 2009 22:43:41 GMT -5
Looks amazingly cool! I love the whole feel to it and the way the header is used. Great job!
|
|
|
Post by Wyndam on Feb 5, 2009 22:53:22 GMT -5
Hmm..maybe leave off a date on the Angel side, or just put the month it will come out on it? That would work, and since I am currently working on next month's header to stay ahead...which one comes out next month? Aftermath? So would that be Issue 18? Issue #17 comes out next Wednesday (2/11) and then Aftermath starts with #18 and that comes out on 2/25. Aftermath #19 will probably come out around 3/25, but that is just an estimate, no official date yet.
|
|
|
Post by SlayerLV on Feb 5, 2009 23:10:59 GMT -5
I think the new layout looks awesome.
|
|
|
Post by CowboyGuy on Feb 5, 2009 23:14:53 GMT -5
That would work, and since I am currently working on next month's header to stay ahead...which one comes out next month? Aftermath? So would that be Issue 18? Issue #17 comes out next Wednesday (2/11) and then Aftermath starts with #18 and that comes out on 2/25. Aftermath #19 will probably come out around 3/25, but that is just an estimate, no official date yet. I suppose I could just put "On sale in April" for both Buffy 24 and Angel 19, next time.
|
|
|
Post by Wyndam on Feb 5, 2009 23:21:43 GMT -5
Issue #17 comes out next Wednesday (2/11) and then Aftermath starts with #18 and that comes out on 2/25. Aftermath #19 will probably come out around 3/25, but that is just an estimate, no official date yet. I suppose I could just put "On sale in April" for both Buffy 24 and Angel 19, next time. Angel 20 will be coming out in April, not 19. 19 is at the end of March hehe.
|
|
buffyfest
Potential Slayer
That, and a burning baby fish swimming all around your head.[Mo0:24]
Posts: 133
|
Post by buffyfest on Feb 6, 2009 0:37:40 GMT -5
Oh wow. Love the new layout! Hotness....
|
|
|
Post by CowboyGuy on Feb 6, 2009 4:41:13 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! It means alot to me, that you like the new look!
|
|
|
Post by Spike's Slayer on Feb 23, 2009 14:44:05 GMT -5
Love the new layout CowboyGuy! I like how it keeps up to date with Season 8, love the text too.
|
|
Hallow Thorn
Bad Ass Wicca
Oh and You're Welcome
[Mo0:0]
Posts: 2,306
|
Post by Hallow Thorn on Feb 23, 2009 23:19:56 GMT -5
I don't like how there is no Angel: After the fall...
|
|
BuffyFanOne
Ensouled Vampire
Warm, Delicious Cookie-Me
Claimer of Duchess Buffy![Mo0:24]
Posts: 1,933
|
Post by BuffyFanOne on Feb 24, 2009 16:39:16 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! It means alot to me, that you like the new look! What is there not to like? It is the best layout yet! Nice work Phil
|
|
|
Post by CowboyGuy on Feb 24, 2009 20:26:09 GMT -5
I don't like how there is no Angel: After the fall... I know, this will be fixed in the new header...it'll be up March 4th!
|
|
|
Post by dragonweaver on Feb 24, 2009 20:46:25 GMT -5
Hoping on the band wagon late, but just wanted you to know I absolutely love the new layout. Very eye catching. Next month's should look pretty awesome.
|
|
|
Post by tms on Mar 1, 2009 0:01:53 GMT -5
Hey Phil! I must say, you've done a very GOOD job on designing the layout. Other then the main image looking like it was torn, I love it!
|
|