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Game & Forum Discussion => Forum Discussion => Forum Suggestions & Ideas => Topic started by: Jango_Fett on February 07, 2019, 07:21:48 pm

Title: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Jango_Fett on February 07, 2019, 07:21:48 pm
So, everyone[ish] knows about the log-in tab and where to find it, right?


Well I noticed that on the old design it was at the very tippy top of the forum banner. Now it isn't.
This somewhat explains as to why a lot of newer people are running into the issue where they cannot connect, because they didn't see the announcement.

It's on a locked thread and no longer put on display.


The proposal is simple:

Put it somewhere at the top of the forum section, because at this points no one really goes to the 'home' page. Especially if you're looking for help in the help section.
Maybe even add in a thread and pin it in there too, concerning the log-in page.

It'd save time.
It wouldn't obviously stop people from not finding it, but it would make it a helluva lot more obvious.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Ratel on February 07, 2019, 07:28:54 pm
the play game tab at the bottom leads you to the log-in page, do you mean that or something else?
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Jango_Fett on February 07, 2019, 07:32:15 pm
the play game tab at the bottom leads you to the log-in page, do you mean that or something else?

where? (https://i.gyazo.com/50a3dc6d8a1c335a7cc8730572833ca6.mp4)

i can't seem to find what you're talking about.

edit:

now i get it.
but it  is probably mixed up with the download pages as... i could've sworn those were both the same thing.

like i said, it should probably be more obvious.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Azurain on February 07, 2019, 08:24:27 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/4f9TONZ.png)
It's in pretty plain site to me. Unless like Rat said you are talking about something else...? I'm pretty dumb so...
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Jango_Fett on February 07, 2019, 08:31:04 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/4f9TONZ.png)
It's in pretty plain site to me. Unless like Rat said you are talking about something else...? I'm pretty dumb so...

it's incredibly non-obvious as to what it even means.

i personally thought it was a weird second page for downloading things.


on the old forum it was obvious:
at the top of the screen where you couldn't miss it, it said 'go here to be able to connect'.
this isn't.

especially when there are young and non-observant people in the community[myself kind of included], it'd just be a bit peachy if that was either brought back totally to fit the new forum theme...
... or something similar.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Azurain on February 07, 2019, 09:10:54 pm
Yeah personally I never liked that bar. Looks way too out of place.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Ame88 on February 08, 2019, 12:50:20 am
As said before there's already a button that leads you straight to the log in page;

Just gonna yoink and use your screenshot right quick-
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfKcgJYf/4f9TONZ.png)

It's literally right there. Now, granted, yes it could be put further up on the list and not tucked away off into the corner over there. Perhaps it could be moved over next to the Download button or nice and snug up against the Home button? That way it's one of the first things you see.

Throw down some different combinations and see what looks good?



1. Home + Play Game + Forum + Staff + Manual + Download + Rules + Official DA + T's C's & Priv Policy

2. Home + Forum + Download + Play Game + Manual + Staff + Rules + Official DA + T's C's & Priv Policy

3. Home + Forum + Download + Play Game + Rules + Staff + Manual + Official DA + T's C's & Priv Policy

4 .Home + Forum + Rules + Download + Play Game + Manual + Staff + Official DA + T's C's & Priv Policy

5 .Home + Rules + Forum + Download + Play Game + Manual + Staff + Official DA + T's C's & Priv Policy

6 .Home + Forum + Rules + Play Game + Download + Manual + Staff + Official DA + T's C's & Priv Policy

Or any other combinations you can come up with.



Just an idea if it's even possible. I'm sure it would be though. What do you think?

As for the old box that lead to the connect screen, I personally thought it was a little to clunky to be there all the time. It was great for the time being, so it stood out to notify members of the change and be able to get access to the information behind it, but now that time has passed there is no need for it to be there anymore.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Jango_Fett on February 08, 2019, 04:07:25 am

As for the old box that lead to the connect screen, I personally thought it was a little to clunky to be there all the time. It was great for the time being, so it stood out to notify members of the change and be able to get access to the information behind it, but now that time has passed there is no need for it to be there anymore.

as long as we have this log-in tab, i do believe that kind of 'clunky placement' is necessary.
hell, maybe even adding an announcement to the in-game log-in menu that says 'double check you have the tab open'.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: FlyingGrass on February 08, 2019, 04:51:24 am
I agree, the "Play Game" tab is ambiguous, I first thought it was a way to play the game inside the browser. We can write in the Bulletin.cfg that the tab must be open and where to find the tab.

Here's the bulletin modified to inform about the Play Game tab:
(https://i.imgur.com/u331fNS.png)

My interface is still a WIP.

Here's the code used:
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You must log into%https://feral-heart.com/login/index.php%and keep that tab open while you play.%%It can be pasted into the start of Bulletin.cfg. Feel free to modify this bit of code, the division symbols act like the Enter key.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: wolfdog01 on February 08, 2019, 06:15:49 am
I never found it to be too hidden. Top of the page, "Play Game". I always assumed that meant to play the game, whether I knew how or not. I do think that there needs to be an obvious note on the actual program itself, kinda like what FlyingGrass suggested. Just something like "Must keep Play Game tab open while online" or something.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Ame88 on February 08, 2019, 06:42:00 am
I agree, the "Play Game" tab is ambiguous, I first thought it was a way to play the game inside the browser. We can write in the Bulletin.cfg that the tab must be open and where to find the tab.

Here's the bulletin modified to inform about the Play Game tab:
(https://i.imgur.com/u331fNS.png)

My interface is still a WIP.

Here's the code used:
Code: [Select]
You must log into%https://feral-heart.com/login/index.php%and keep that tab open while you play.%%It can be pasted into the start of Bulletin.cfg. Feel free to modify this bit of code, the division symbols act like the Enter key.

That could actually be a thing. If the staff agree it's a good idea, they could add a note on the log in screen in-game that notifies you of this, like you've done there. I think that could help keep the Help thread clean of this issue.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: WolfQueen on February 08, 2019, 03:50:22 pm
hey there are people who don't know their way around this site guys lol.

i never had trouble finding the log-in site myself, but i've been here for a while so my experience isn't really relevant. i agree that the link should be placed in an area where new players can find it easily, especially since most games don't have you log in three times to play the game in it's full potential.
imo it would be better to make a note of it on the download page so that new players won't have to find it themselves.
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Astraea on February 08, 2019, 03:51:52 pm
I agree, the "Play Game" tab is ambiguous, I first thought it was a way to play the game inside the browser. We can write in the Bulletin.cfg that the tab must be open and where to find the tab.

Here's the bulletin modified to inform about the Play Game tab:
(https://i.imgur.com/u331fNS.png)

My interface is still a WIP.

Here's the code used:
Code: [Select]
You must log into%https://feral-heart.com/login/index.php%and keep that tab open while you play.%%It can be pasted into the start of Bulletin.cfg. Feel free to modify this bit of code, the division symbols act like the Enter key.

That could actually be a thing. If the staff agree it's a good idea, they could add a note on the log in screen in-game that notifies you of this, like you've done there. I think that could help keep the Help thread clean of this issue.

I think another small notice in-game might be a nice reminder for those who are so excited perhaps that they miss it. It might save some trouble for some floofs and indeed as Ame said; keep the help thread cleaner. On the ladder, you could maybe lock a thread in one of the boards stating this as well just for extra.

That's my opinion though. I do support this. c:
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Calvary on February 16, 2019, 01:43:43 am
I actually have to pitch in here, mainly because I've received many messages about it in the past.

The Play Game tab is a bit out of sight, but also, some people often have it confused with actually playing the game. New players often struggle and become confused when they click on a tab that says 'Play Game,' thinking it will lead them right into the game. It also isn't said anywhere in bold that you need that tab to play, so people are left a bit clueless on what to do.

Perhaps a guide or just an instructive note may also help with this sort of issue. You guys aren't the only ones who were lost, trust me!
Title: Re: oops, we dropped it.
Post by: Kuri on April 20, 2019, 10:57:57 pm
I agree, the "Play Game" tab is ambiguous, I first thought it was a way to play the game inside the browser. We can write in the Bulletin.cfg that the tab must be open and where to find the tab.

Here's the bulletin modified to inform about the Play Game tab:
(https://i.imgur.com/u331fNS.png)

My interface is still a WIP.

Here's the code used:
Code: [Select]
You must log into%https://feral-heart.com/login/index.php%and keep that tab open while you play.%%It can be pasted into the start of Bulletin.cfg. Feel free to modify this bit of code, the division symbols act like the Enter key.

That could actually be a thing. If the staff agree it's a good idea, they could add a note on the log in screen in-game that notifies you of this, like you've done there. I think that could help keep the Help thread clean of this issue.

Agree