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Customizing SMF => Graphics and Templates => Topic started by: bloc on January 14, 2005, 05:11:56 AM

Title: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 14, 2005, 05:11:56 AM
This is a theme I am working on - its an idea from destalk in this thread (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=20972.msg167995#msg167995). Having the Guardian (http://footballtalk.guardian.co.uk/[email protected]@.ee6b2cf) as a guide I am making a light-weight theme with almost no images.

Currently its only Boardindex/index and part Messageindex made, but I thought let you see some of it, since I am pretty excited over making it. It will be released to all when its ready.

One note: the preview is scaled down, so its abit blurry.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Owdy on January 14, 2005, 05:14:25 AM
This is great idea! Another good example how great theme machine is :D
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: _complex on January 14, 2005, 05:35:00 AM
looks pretty good bloc i like the whole no image idea..
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: A.M.A on January 14, 2005, 05:36:30 AM
Looking just Great!
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: andrea on January 14, 2005, 06:19:34 AM
Nice Bloc - keep it up!
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Midgard on January 14, 2005, 09:20:03 AM
Very good job Bloc
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: klumy on January 14, 2005, 02:10:53 PM
looks very innovative

congratulation.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: redmini117 on January 14, 2005, 02:14:09 PM
I'm looking forward to the complete version. ;D
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Grudge on January 14, 2005, 04:45:28 PM
Wow, does look great. It looks like it's all SSI it's so different!!
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Justyne on January 14, 2005, 04:52:25 PM
awesome idea.. I really like what you have got so far
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: homeslice on January 14, 2005, 06:20:11 PM
Hey Bloc Could You also include different colors for this theme, ones people havent used yet, like pink text with black background, white background or red background with yellow text
It would be cool to have like 6 variations when its released like how Justyne did on her  themes
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Nidoking on January 14, 2005, 06:39:49 PM
That really is simple... Well done!
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Killer Possum on January 14, 2005, 06:47:31 PM
I like it!
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 14, 2005, 07:00:36 PM
Quote from: homeslice on January 14, 2005, 06:20:11 PM
Hey Bloc Could You also include different colors for this theme, ones people havent used yet, like pink text with black background, white background or red background with yellow text
It would be cool to have like 6 variations when its released like how Justyne did on her themes


Sure. I can do color variations on it. It use just a handful of colors anyway..
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: homeslice on January 14, 2005, 07:59:06 PM
Cool, try to use different smilies in the theme, Im tired of the same old default ones
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 14, 2005, 08:03:36 PM
I wont be making a smiley-set for this, no.

Thats separate from the theme anyway, you use the admin section for that.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: homeslice on January 14, 2005, 08:08:13 PM
Is there a way for the names of the categories in this theme to have the glow text
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 14, 2005, 08:59:21 PM
Glow text...you mean like the [glow][/glow]..?

If so, I am not putting that in.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Nidoking on January 14, 2005, 10:27:27 PM
Quote from: homeslice on January 14, 2005, 08:08:13 PM
Is there a way for the names of the categories in this theme to have the glow text
But, yes, it should be possible to do something like that. Perhaps with <span> tags.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 15, 2005, 05:39:47 AM
Glowing category names..? I am sorry, but to me that ..is not good. It just defeats the whole purpose of this theme.

The colors I will use is what I think looks nice as a design..but of course one can change them in the style.css file when its released.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Alexandre P. on January 15, 2005, 01:48:28 PM
Quote from: Bloc on January 15, 2005, 05:39:47 AM
Glowing category names..? I am sorry, but to me that ..is not good. It just defeats the whole purpose of this theme.
And glow text only works with Internet Explorer.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: trenchteam on January 15, 2005, 09:45:26 PM
Glow text is BOO!  I dont care for it.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: homeslice on January 16, 2005, 12:32:10 PM
Glow text looks cool on dark backgrounds, but nevermind about it since ya'll hating, hey Bloc dont mean to sound rude but hurry up on it, I think we would all like to use it its cool man
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 16, 2005, 02:28:03 PM
I dont take offence ;) ....its just the glow part I dont like..but as I said there is nothing stopping you setting the background color black and the text color whitish/yellow.Then the category names to a more yellow/orange. Its only colors... ;)

As for time, it will take the time it needs. It changes nearly all the template files, so I wont rush it.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Wounded Knee on January 16, 2005, 02:32:29 PM
wow, simply the best ¡¡

Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Burpee on January 16, 2005, 02:33:42 PM
Bloc... I love it... seriously can't wait to see it in action!
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Peter Duggan on January 16, 2005, 06:02:56 PM
Quote from: Bloc on January 14, 2005, 05:11:56 AM
Having the Guardian (http://footballtalk.guardian.co.uk/[email protected]@.ee6b2cf) as a guide I am making a light-weight theme with almost no images.

Like the concept and look of this one so far, Bloc! :)
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: codenaught on January 16, 2005, 08:16:31 PM
Looking nice so far Bloc. Nice Work!  :)
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Midgard on January 17, 2005, 04:39:29 AM
Quote from: Bloc on January 14, 2005, 08:59:21 PM
Glow text...you mean like the [glow][/glow]..?

If so, I am not putting that in.

Remember: Glow text not work with (on) FireFox
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: trenchteam on January 17, 2005, 04:52:39 AM
Quote from: homeslice on January 16, 2005, 12:32:10 PM
Glow text looks cool on dark backgrounds, but nevermind about it since ya'll hating, hey Bloc dont mean to sound rude but hurry up on it, I think we would all like to use it its cool man

haha. no ones hating. Just Glow doesn't work on FIREFOX and Internet Explorer sucks.   Eazy is the tightest O.G. Rapper  know though... ;)
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 17, 2005, 02:29:54 PM
The theme is coming along..here is a second screenshot.  ;)

Still to do are trying out all normal functions with it , Instantmessage and generally error-checking.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Kirby on January 17, 2005, 02:34:51 PM
Bloc that is a great example of the themes engine :o! I especially like how you did the top bar :)
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Burpee on January 17, 2005, 03:12:50 PM
Bloc, I really can't wait...

/me stares at the screenshot for 10 minutes

One comment:

Still, the rest looks brilliant! :)
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Grudge on January 17, 2005, 03:27:24 PM
WOW, Bloc, this really looks outstanding. I mean, it's simply a beautiful example of what can be achieved - and I'm sure many people will love using it.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Oldiesmann on January 17, 2005, 03:44:36 PM
Wow... Very nice. Great way to show off SMF's template system too :)
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 17, 2005, 05:28:07 PM
Quote from: Burpee on January 17, 2005, 03:12:50 PM
Bloc, I really can't wait...

/me stares at the screenshot for 10 minutes

One comment:
  • The breadcrumb doesn't really seem to match the style of the rest of the board. The rest matches perfectly, but the breadcrumb seems to have a completely different look from the rest.

Still, the rest looks brilliant! :)

Yes, I am still thinking round that bit with the breadcrumb...
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Burpee on January 17, 2005, 06:33:11 PM
Just a suggestion (don't know how it'll look), but you could try to replace the |'s with :'s, •'s or >'s and make the font x-small instead of xx-small (matching the font of the body).
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 17, 2005, 06:51:19 PM
Good suggestions. I will try those.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Meriadoc on January 17, 2005, 08:00:16 PM
wow.
that's a beautiful theme! unique, pretty, streamlined. One of the best I've seen. And what I really like about it is that although other themes I've seen (mainly in the contest) were excellent, this one has a look I especially like - clean, sharp and business like - as opposed to a highbandwidth gaming look (those are impressive too though ;))

good excellent work Bloc!
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Burpee on January 21, 2005, 07:30:36 AM
*bump*

Any news? :D
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: bloc on January 21, 2005, 07:52:27 AM
I reckon I will get it done by the weekend. Just Instantmessage and Calendar..which I have not yet decided how lay it out...

BTW, I tried you suggestions with the breadcrumb , bigger size and some other divider. Works better now.
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Burpee on January 21, 2005, 08:08:34 AM
Yay! :D
I really can't wait, the concept rules :)

/me yells "Go Bloc!!"
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: loveacrossborders on January 21, 2005, 01:51:52 PM
I hope this comes out soon. Can't wait to test it :). Nice work Bloc! :):)
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Tristan Perry on January 21, 2005, 02:31:38 PM
:o Stunning theme, amazing use of SMFs templating thingymabob!  :P I'll definitely install this theme, it's really nice. Also it should convince people of how good SMF is!  :P *Claps bloc*
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: kindredhyperion on February 13, 2005, 12:17:22 PM
Are you nearly finished yet? It really does look fantastic. Any chance of an orange version? ^_^
Title: Re: [Theme Preview] Simplicity
Post by: Burpee on February 13, 2005, 12:30:14 PM
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=25482.0