The main page could use a little jazzing up

onetonhead · 08-30-2002, 11:03 PM

The main page is really dull. I check it every day and there nothing new except for posts on the baord, and if we're lucky a tid bit of new news or another link to yet another review. You need more content. The format you have now is good, just give people more to do here.

How about you guys put up new sreen shots every week, or better, ever day. Make a point to solicite Cool screen shots and wall paper from people who visit the site and play the game (or demo for now). Make animations, and record game play for people who come to the page to see. It's really need to record your games and catch the awsome stunts, sweed head shots, and biggest bone head stunts you can pull (a all-in-wonder card would be good for that).

To summerize, JAZZ UP YOUR SITE. Mean while, I'll take nap and hopefully when I wake up, things will magically be cooler.

-WOODY- · 08-30-2002, 11:47 PM

I think the site is fine the way it is. Why try to look like everybody else? As far as screenshots goes there's a new one on the front of this site everytime you hit your refresh button. As far as wallpaper, just look for the listing on the front of this site as well sent in by members. There's also plenty of content sent in by members in the forum. If you want in-game screenshots, good grief just go take a look at Phrenzy's posts. He has them all over the place ( neat ones too ). I like the way everything on this site is laid out. Not a lot of useless fluff that I don't care about anyway. I like things that are straight forward and easy to use. I also know that I'm not the only person who personaly feels that way about it either, there are new members joining almost everyday and this site has been on the top 100 list for ages now. I think that speaks for itself.

Docastillo · 08-31-2002, 11:01 AM

Woody is quite right.

Allthought the top100 thingy is a bit overrated. See, a lot of other sites rate the top sites a "0", and their own sites a "10". They also ask everybody they know to vote, to get them on top. I also did this (on a smaller scale though), but only to get in the top 5, and I think we'll stay there now.

Neway, we indeed have screenshots and wallpapers. We are also the best updated site imho. We have the delayal news, I didn't see that on any other site? And a lot of people actually like the preview links, I can't help you don't.
There's also an option so send in your own article. I mean, if anybody has a nice stunt story, that's the place to send it...

Rexxie · 08-31-2002, 11:50 AM

Indeed. I must agree with you Onetonhead though, alot of your points is very very true. We are working on getting the page better, just you wait

Oh, and read "The thing" if you haven't. That's the kind of content we hope to see more of, either from the crew or from users

TNT · 08-31-2002, 12:18 PM

IMHO, I think that the key to the best solution when making a website is to make it clear and simple. You dont need anything like flash animations all over or bright coloured banners everywhere or commercials popping up all the time.

I like it the way it is, and I don't want it to be modified.

View Poll Results: Do you think this site could be more exciting?
Yes, it could be a hell of a lot more exciting.	2	40.00%
No, it's kick arse as it is!	1	20.00%
A little tweak here or there wouldn't hurt.	2	40.00%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

08-30-2002, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
onetonhead Private Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Palmer Alaska Posts: 18	The main page could use a little jazzing up The main page is really dull. I check it every day and there nothing new except for posts on the baord, and if we're lucky a tid bit of new news or another link to yet another review. You need more content. The format you have now is good, just give people more to do here. How about you guys put up new sreen shots every week, or better, ever day. Make a point to solicite Cool screen shots and wall paper from people who visit the site and play the game (or demo for now). Make animations, and record game play for people who come to the page to see. It's really need to record your games and catch the awsome stunts, sweed head shots, and biggest bone head stunts you can pull (a all-in-wonder card would be good for that). To summerize, JAZZ UP YOUR SITE. Mean while, I'll take nap and hopefully when I wake up, things will magically be cooler.

08-30-2002, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
-WOODY- First Lieutenant Join Date: May 2002 Location: home of the Indy 500 baby! Posts: 1,692	I think the site is fine the way it is. Why try to look like everybody else? As far as screenshots goes there's a new one on the front of this site everytime you hit your refresh button. As far as wallpaper, just look for the listing on the front of this site as well sent in by members. There's also plenty of content sent in by members in the forum. If you want in-game screenshots, good grief just go take a look at Phrenzy's posts. He has them all over the place ( neat ones too ). I like the way everything on this site is laid out. Not a lot of useless fluff that I don't care about anyway. I like things that are straight forward and easy to use. I also know that I'm not the only person who personaly feels that way about it either, there are new members joining almost everyday and this site has been on the top 100 list for ages now. I think that speaks for itself. __________________ Well whatever the heck it is, I don\'t like it!

08-31-2002, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rexxie General Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 1,169	Indeed. I must agree with you Onetonhead though, alot of your points is very very true. We are working on getting the page better, just you wait Oh, and read "The thing" if you haven't. That's the kind of content we hope to see more of, either from the crew or from users __________________ - Rexxars Sanity is a full time job.

08-31-2002, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
TNT Second Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The land of Thousands of Lakes Posts: 1,350	IMHO, I think that the key to the best solution when making a website is to make it clear and simple. You dont need anything like flash animations all over or bright coloured banners everywhere or commercials popping up all the time. I like it the way it is, and I don't want it to be modified. __________________ ~Remember drink yer milk kids!

08-31-2002, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Docastillo Warrant Officer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 807	Woody is quite right. Allthought the top100 thingy is a bit overrated. See, a lot of other sites rate the top sites a "0", and their own sites a "10". They also ask everybody they know to vote, to get them on top. I also did this (on a smaller scale though), but only to get in the top 5, and I think we'll stay there now. Neway, we indeed have screenshots and wallpapers. We are also the best updated site imho. We have the delayal news, I didn't see that on any other site? And a lot of people actually like the preview links, I can't help you don't. There's also an option so send in your own article. I mean, if anybody has a nice stunt story, that's the place to send it...