Forum:New theme proposal

I know that every time a new theme discussion is started, it seems to inevitably lead to problems. But, I also know that our wiki theme is a bit dated and could badly use a new coat of paint. Right now most of our thematic elements are TS3-based and are starting to show their age. Where we've had issues in the past is in collectively deciding what we should do about this.

To alleviate that issue, I've been working on a new design on my test wiki. I am now reaching the point in the process where I need input from others. I've asked a few folks on the IRC channel what they think of my work so far, but I'd really like a wider range of input.

So, without further ado, click here to see the redesign live. Or, take a look at the screenshots I've posted below:

''Note: Screenshots are from my computer, with 1080x1920 resolution. If your screen is smaller than this, there may be some visual differences. Your mileage may vary.''


 * Some information
 * There are some templates missing, missing files, and redlinks present in the screenshots and on the test wiki; please do your best to pretend they're not there, or that the content that should be there actually is there. It would take a lot of work to get all of that content populated in, since the screenshots were taken from a completely separate wiki.
 * A few of the "odd" features have been removed, such as the Events template and History/Random Quote generator. I'd like to find a home for those features, but right now they sorta clutter up the main page and are really hard to find a good spot for.
 * The Sims Pen has been consolidated into The Sims Wiki News (re-named "community news" to encompass both), to reduce the amount of space dedicated to blogs on the main page. The Sims News selection has also been reduced to 2 blog posts, since it isn't updated as frequently.
 * I removed the "Recent releases and updates" list; the list tends to be so full of patches that the real game releases get lost. To compensate for this, I set up a new "recent releases" section on the right bar.
 * I removed the "forums interface" wheel. The wheel does not work on mobile versions of the main page, and really don't fit in with the new theme.
 * The "Chat module" needs to be updated; please pretend it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.

I'd like to get feedback on this design, including pointers on what can be updated, fixed or improved. If responses here are positive to this design, I'd like to implement it on The Sims Wiki fully.

So what does everyone think? --  LostInRiverview talk • blog  •  contribs 02:01, March 24, 2015 (UTC)