HOL v3 Launch - Page 2

TCH · 18 July 2023, 23:28

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Originally Posted by CodyJarrett

I'll create a legacy skin for the new website and improve the new site with smaller fonts, better layout on game pages etc.

And what about the usability of underground/old browsers? Will it be latest Chrome/Firefox/Safari only?

Nobby_UK · 18 July 2023, 23:29

It looks Horrible !

dreadnought · 19 July 2023, 05:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by CodyJarrett

I'll create a legacy skin for the new website and improve the new site with smaller fonts, better layout on game pages etc.

Thank you

ransom1122 · 19 July 2023, 07:09

Search option is only available from main menu. Once a game is selected you need to go back to main menu to search? afaik

Old hol search option is accessible when a game is selected from the top menu

Either way. I'll be using old hol until the new skin is hopefully made...

My bad... seems the hamburger button brings the menu down for search function anytime...

Would be nice to have an open search box visible all the time

TCD · 19 July 2023, 08:44

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Originally Posted by ransom1122

Would be nice to have an open search box visible all the time

For me the search box is always displayed at the top:

ransom1122 · 19 July 2023, 08:48

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Originally Posted by TCD

For me the search box is always displayed at the top:

Just checked on Desktop PC and indeed it is..

On Android Phone, Wether its set as mobile or desktop mode it shows the hamburger

TCD · 19 July 2023, 08:52

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Originally Posted by ransom1122

On Android Phone, Wether its set as mobile or desktop mode it shows the hamburger

Ah yes, just had a look myself and noticed that. Good idea to add the search box to the title bar directly on mobile.

McBloch · 19 July 2023, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by CodyJarrett

You can now still access old HOL here:

https://oldhol.abime.net [note: no longer updated]

I'll create a legacy skin for the new website and improve the new site with smaller fonts, better layout on game pages etc.

Thanks very much. So now everyone can decide for themselves which optics they want to use. You should also link this to the current website so that people can vote directly from there. And you don't have to talk about the content, because of course you are the best.

Ian · 20 July 2023, 00:10

I like it a lot, good work all involved!!

Bren McGuire · 20 July 2023, 15:50

as much as I think this is great in some ways (like i can actually use this on my phone now) i think it's a shot on the back of those using retro browsers and i feel like a database like this should be accessible on old hardware like Amiga so to me its not that it looks bad rather that new technologies in use have rendered impossible to view on platforms that were enjoyed by many

other than that i am very positive about this change except for the merging of Lore, apov and agtw into it which were all sites that never made an ounce of sense to me, they always felt like they were designed by a gorilla with adhd and the content is all over the place

Bren McGuire · 20 July 2023, 15:51

you are mistaken codyjarrett clearly said this is a separate site, so if you go to old hol you will have an outdated database that isnt maintained anymore this isnt really a choice more like a pacifier to put in the mouth of those who are having a tantrum

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Originally Posted by McBloch

Thanks very much. So now everyone can decide for themselves which optics they want to use.

CrazyOne · 20 July 2023, 17:02

Hello again.

I had a further look at the new HOL (still like it a lot) and discovered one thing, that might need some change.

There is weird inconsistency in design choice between tabs, when I look at the game entry (I chose to look at Lotus Turbo Challenge 2).

I really like the "Reviews" Tab, where every second line is darker. It's nice and pleasant to read, helps to find what you want faster.

When I look at the "Information" Tab, the design is different. It's still transparent, pleasant to the eye and readable, but I would suggest to make all tabs look consistent (changing the tabs to the look where every second line is darker, so just like in "Reviews" Tab) .

Extra info (if it's relevant): I did not test the new look on the phone...yet.

BippyM · 20 July 2023, 18:40

Looks good.. I like the additions.

My achievments are not accurate. I deffo have more than 1 post on EAB

I've also contributed to HOL.. Not sure it is a lot, but I should have at least a point again

edit:

In the unreleased can there be an option to "View All Games", and if clicking on an individual letter place arrows to quickly go to the next/previous character (a --> b)

TCD · 20 July 2023, 19:00

According to the contributors list here you didn't contribute anything: https://amiga.abime.net/hol-team

Seems like there was a problem when transferring the contribution data. I'm sure Cody will have a look at it so you can get your achievements

Ian · 21 July 2023, 01:30

according to the stats I've made 11 contributions and I don't remember a single 1 of them.

Old age creeping in I feel.

Bren McGuire · 21 July 2023, 01:31

how do i even know what user number am i? I cant seem to find this. also if i click on that link i am logged out of hol. (why am i not logged into hol automatically when i am logged into EAB? can that be sorted?)

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Originally Posted by CodyJarrett

[*]Achievements e.g. https://amiga.abime.net/users/view/user/id/25[/LIST]

TCD · 21 July 2023, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Bren McGuire

how do i even know what user number am i?

When you go to your user profile on EAB it's in the address bar (the 'u=' part).

CodyJarrett · 21 July 2023, 08:36

There's also a user list and search in the menu and here: https://amiga.abime.net/users/list

ransom1122 · 21 July 2023, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by CodyJarrett

There's also a user list and search in the menu and here: https://amiga.abime.net/users/list

Does it work? My name has nothing to it

CodyJarrett · 21 July 2023, 09:28

Yes, here it is:

https://amiga.abime.net/users/view/user/id/32239

20 July 2023, 17:02	#32
CrazyOne TheCrazyDevil ;) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Berlin/Germany Age: 40 Posts: 221	more feedback as promised Hello again. I had a further look at the new HOL (still like it a lot) and discovered one thing, that might need some change. There is weird inconsistency in design choice between tabs, when I look at the game entry (I chose to look at Lotus Turbo Challenge 2). I really like the "Reviews" Tab, where every second line is darker. It's nice and pleasant to read, helps to find what you want faster. When I look at the "Information" Tab, the design is different. It's still transparent, pleasant to the eye and readable, but I would suggest to make all tabs look consistent (changing the tabs to the look where every second line is darker, so just like in "Reviews" Tab) . Extra info (if it's relevant): I did not test the new look on the phone...yet.

20 July 2023, 18:40	#33
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	Looks good.. I like the additions. My achievments are not accurate. I deffo have more than 1 post on EAB I've also contributed to HOL.. Not sure it is a lot, but I should have at least a point again edit: In the unreleased can there be an option to "View All Games", and if clicking on an individual letter place arrows to quickly go to the next/previous character (a --> b) Last edited by BippyM; 20 July 2023 at 18:47.

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TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,613	According to the contributors list here you didn't contribute anything: https://amiga.abime.net/hol-team Seems like there was a problem when transferring the contribution data. I'm sure Cody will have a look at it so you can get your achievements

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CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	Yes, here it is: https://amiga.abime.net/users/view/user/id/32239

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