Change double barrel to two separate images

rsn8887 · 30 April 2015, 18:13

I just tried to pin some hol game pages with Pinterest and was reminded again of this nuisance of the pre-rendered double barrel screenshot on each game page.

I want to suggest to change the double barrel screenshot on each game's page into two separate screenshots that are simply displayed side by side.

This would have multiple advantages:

- First of all, it would still look the same on the title page if the two shots are placed directly next to each other
- Clicking on one of the two shots (title or ingame) would show a single image with 4:3 aspect ration that displays fine when zoomed 2* instead of this wide monstrosity that displays right now.
- Most importantly, when referring to hol pages from outside of hol, the images would finally look good. This is true for Pinterest, links to hol from forum posts etc...

Nobby_UK · 30 April 2015, 20:52

+1

CodyJarrett · 01 May 2015, 10:04

I agree. The double barrel screenshot was created in the days when websites were viewed on desktops and long before mobile.

Sometimes the division between two screenshots in the DBS isn't quite in the middle because of some non-standard screenshot sizes, especially with oversized titlescreens. Some work would be involved in fixing them when separated.

However, I think that this is something that needs to be fixed in a wider update or new version e.g. as part of a complete refresh of the website.

Predseda · 01 May 2015, 22:09

Talking about modification of HOL screenshot system, I would suggest more. I always prefer Lemonamiga for screenshots, because they can be BROWSED there, and what is better - in their double size. I think this should be added to HOL as well, current system is just obsolete and annoying.

ransom1122 · 02 May 2015, 02:14

Does this mean there will be two hol watermarks, one on each picture if the double barrel is split?

Codetapper · 02 May 2015, 08:27

I would personally like to see the watermarks removed from the double barrel screenshots and when split into two.

ransom1122 · 02 May 2015, 08:39

Can't stand watermarks, but oh well websites do what they gotta do :\

haynor666 · 30 May 2016, 19:51

Good idea

30 April 2015, 18:13	#1
rsn8887 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,058	Change double barrel to two separate images I just tried to pin some hol game pages with Pinterest and was reminded again of this nuisance of the pre-rendered double barrel screenshot on each game page. I want to suggest to change the double barrel screenshot on each game's page into two separate screenshots that are simply displayed side by side. This would have multiple advantages: - First of all, it would still look the same on the title page if the two shots are placed directly next to each other - Clicking on one of the two shots (title or ingame) would show a single image with 4:3 aspect ration that displays fine when zoomed 2* instead of this wide monstrosity that displays right now. - Most importantly, when referring to hol pages from outside of hol, the images would finally look good. This is true for Pinterest, links to hol from forum posts etc...

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30 April 2015, 20:52	#2
Nobby_UK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,595	+1

01 May 2015, 10:04	#3
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	I agree. The double barrel screenshot was created in the days when websites were viewed on desktops and long before mobile. Sometimes the division between two screenshots in the DBS isn't quite in the middle because of some non-standard screenshot sizes, especially with oversized titlescreens. Some work would be involved in fixing them when separated. However, I think that this is something that needs to be fixed in a wider update or new version e.g. as part of a complete refresh of the website.

01 May 2015, 22:09	#4
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,539	Talking about modification of HOL screenshot system, I would suggest more. I always prefer Lemonamiga for screenshots, because they can be BROWSED there, and what is better - in their double size. I think this should be added to HOL as well, current system is just obsolete and annoying.

02 May 2015, 02:14	#5
ransom1122 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Omnicorp Age: 45 Posts: 5,813	Does this mean there will be two hol watermarks, one on each picture if the double barrel is split?

02 May 2015, 08:27	#6
Codetapper 2 contact me: email only! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Auckland / New Zealand Posts: 3,182	I would personally like to see the watermarks removed from the double barrel screenshots and when split into two.

02 May 2015, 08:39	#7
ransom1122 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Omnicorp Age: 45 Posts: 5,813	Can't stand watermarks, but oh well websites do what they gotta do :\

30 May 2016, 19:51	#8
haynor666 retro maniac Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tarnobrzeg/Poland Age: 45 Posts: 1,748	Good idea

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