CoSForums Styles

Please post any comments/suggestions regarding the CoS themes in this thread.


Anyway, we have a new style for you all. The awesome new HBP theme (http://www.cosforums.com/index.php?s=&styleid=46) made by our very own Katze (http://www.cosforums.com/member.php?username=Katze).


Thank you for all the hard work Katze! It rocks!! :D :tu:

Wow, that looks great! :tu: Good job, Katze!

That looks awesome!! Great Job!!! :tu:

It really looks great. :)

Good work Katze. :tu:

Fabulous work Katze, I'm loving the new theme.

Very cool! I like it alot... I assume there is a bug or two to work out because of *** blue "quick response" box? Or is that just my computer... Good work :)

Wow that's cool.

Oh and I have a more general comment to make is there anyway we could get expanded on other styles? (Not just standard?) Because I like havig the expanded page, but I'd like a bit of variety to, not to fussed though.

Evita, fixed the color. :)

Lucybird, have you seen the switch in the Magical Me, options page (http://www.cosforums.com/profile.php?do=editoptions)?

Scroll to the bottom. Look for "Forum Width".

I love the dark green. Great work, Katze! :D

Very nice, Katze! Thanks!

Great work Katze! :D

Still no pink styles though.. :grumble:

Evita, fixed the color. :)

Lucybird, have you seen the switch in the Magical Me, options page (http://www.cosforums.com/profile.php?do=editoptions)?

Scroll to the bottom. Look for "Forum Width".

No I hadn't, thanks

Great work Katze! :D

Still no pink styles though.. :grumble:

:no: and an orange one would be good, it would go well with an ootp style ;)

No I hadn't, thanks



:no: and an orange one would be good, it would go well with an ootp style ;)
The Halloween one (from last year)... is sort of orange. I'll put it up sometime next week.

Awesome job Katze!

Love it great job Katze!!

Katze, this is awesome! The layout is amazing. Thanks for all your hard work!

Katze you are very talented!
I love it!

Wow, thanks, Katze! You are awesome.

Wonderful new layout, Katze - great job! Thanks! :D

I wouldn't have expected anything less from you, Katze. Wonderful as always. :D

Green is my favourite colour.
I think I will need some time to get used to it.

Green and purple are mine. This is perfect. It matches the family room walls I recently faux-painted. :lol:

Thanks everyone. I had a fun time designing it. :)

And thanks to Ali for some tweaks and installation :D

You're my hero, Katze. :love:

Groovy job. :tu::D

WOW! This is awesome...I normally use the Gryffindor style because the white lettering on the other styles trigger migraines...but this is wonderful! Great job, Katze!

WOW! This is awesome...I normally use the Gryffindor style because the white lettering on the other styles trigger migraines...

[off topic bad prefect] Does it really? Maybe I shouldn't go back to stylemarillon. Migraines suck. [/off topic bad prefect]

Er. yay Katze!

[off topic bad prefect] Does it really? Maybe I shouldn't go back to stylemarillon. Migraines suck. [/off topic bad prefect]

I've found that the light text on the dark background triggers headaches, but not necessarily migraines. I think it's because most of the websites I go do have the opposite, and so the change back and forth hurts my eyes. I'd been using the COS Lite because of this until two days ago when Ali installed the HBP style.

Great job, Katze!

It goes great with my siggy and avatar - I'm now color-coordinated.:D

I've found that the light text on the dark background triggers headaches, but not necessarily migraines. I think it's because most of the websites I go do have the opposite, and so the change back and forth hurts my eyes. I'd been using the COS Lite because of this until two days ago when Ali installed the HBP style.For me that kind of problems decreased quite considerably when I got a flat screen. Makes getting brilliance and contrast right a lot easier. I've been happy with stylemarillion since then.

Great job on the new style, Katze! :tu:
And I agree with Alastor D that flat screen doesn't hurt the eyes as much. I like to switch between styles every couple of days, but the new one is definetly one of the ones I like the best.

When editing a post the time that the message was originally posted is hard to read with the new style. Other then that I love it.

Halloween style (http://www.cosforums.com/index.php?styleid=26) is up for your viewing pleasure.

Halloween style (http://www.cosforums.com/index.php?styleid=26) is up for your viewing pleasure.

WOW! :wow: :clap:

Nice style, The Wizard.

Wow, the Halloween style is absolutely amazing. I love it.
How long is it going to be available?

Awesome! (although it's still not pink :grumble: )

Awesome! (although it's still not pink :grumble: )

Is sort of orangy though :clap:

It looks great. But somehow scrolling doesn't seem to work for me there. Back to stylemarillion. :sad:

It looks great. But somehow scrolling doesn't seem to work for me there. Back to stylemarillion. :sad:
What browser are you using? (and what OS?)

I suppose mini Dark Marks are pigs to create for the "New Posts In This Area" markers then?

What browser are you using? (and what OS?)IE i think they call it. Unfortunately I don't know what OS means. Anyway, as far as i know, there is nothing except the security program which doesn't come from Microsoft.

OS = Operating System. Windows 2000, XP, 98SE (I doubt it's that last one but still)...

IE i think they call it. Unfortunately I don't know what OS means. Anyway, as far as i know, there is nothing except the security program which doesn't come from Microsoft.
OS = Operating System... but I think you're using a MAC, right? In which case, I'm not sure what can be done about it.

GodricHollow, the paperclip indicates whether there is an attachment in a thread.

Eh? What? I was talking about those indistinguishable things on the left of the page when you're on the main page.

Not sure what you're talking about then.

If I'm reading you correctly GH, those are pensieves.

OS = Operating System... but I think you're using a MAC, right? In which case, I'm not sure what can be done about it. Windows 98 second edition with some 41 updates missing (I'm too lazy to download things that are not related to security) But never mind, I can live with it.

Got one of those in my room but it's not got internet access so I can't comment on that bit, must be rather dodgy though, does your screen keep going yellow by any chance?

If I'm reading you correctly GH, those are pensieves.
He was talking about the HBP style... duh! :blush:

Alastor D, try to install the updates (the ones related to IE, in particular) and see if that sorts out the problem.

He was talking about the HBP style... duh! :blush:

You never know! I could be reading him wrong ;)

Alastor D, try to install the updates (the ones related to IE, in particular) and see if that sorts out the problem.Thanks! I may do it someday.

Great skin Ali, how long will it be up?

I just realized there was a HBP back ground. I love the Hallloween one! I had it last year too and it's just so wicked. :lol:

:wow: Wow guys the Halloween style is really the best so far. :D

For how long will we be able to use it?

Halloween style will be up for a week or so I guess, maybe longer. Up to the Wizking, really.

The halloween layout is spiffing! Nicely done :tu:

The Hallowe'en layout is so cool. I love it.

I just discovered the Halloween style. LOVE IT

Halloween style will be up for a week or so I guess, maybe longer. Up to the Wizking, really.
Are you going to do a Yule style? A GoF style for the movie? A magical beast style would be nice, with dragons, hippogryffs, centaurs...
Anyway, congratulations, good job :)

Utterly Totally absoloutely amazingly LOVE the haloween layout.... its so georgously cool! wow!

I just discovered the Halloween style. LOVE IT


Are you going to do a Yule style? A GoF style for the movie? A magical beast style would be nice, with dragons, hippogryffs, centaurs...
Anyway, congratulations, good job :)
Anything else you'd like? Please dont hesitate to ask. :p (just messing)

The Halloween style you see was made last year. I'm at Uni now so my time is very limited.

Dont wanna promise and not deliver later on, but we'll see.

I love the Halloween style! So glad it's back! :clap:

I just discovered the Halloween style. LOVE IT


Are you going to do a Yule style? A GoF style for the movie? A magical beast style would be nice, with dragons, hippogryffs, centaurs...
Anyway, congratulations, good job :)


I'm sure I can remember there being a Christmas style last year... but maybe I'm going crazy! :huh:

One question that I'm not sure has been asked before - but why don't the pictures change in the house styles (just curious it doesn't have to, I know it'll take tonnes of work to do so)?

It wasnt quite feasible at the time it was made. I'll add it on my long list of things to do, but no promises.

I guess I am the oddball who likes white text on dark backgrounds. For some reason it is the only kind I can see (it shows up on the monitor I just can't physically see the dark texts). Great job on these though, I was shocked when I logged on and the pumpkin thingy was reaching for me. Spooky!

A little early, but CoS Christmas (http://www.cosforums.com/index.php?styleid=33) style is up!

I think a style for every holday would be awsome, so you can get in the mood for Eater ot Christmas, or whatever it is. Also, a style for every movie or book would be cool.

Looks good! :tu:

I fell in love with this style last year *wishes it could be up all year :sad:* Looks wonderful!

I like the snowflakes :)

I love everything about this style. It looks wonderful :).

It's so adorable Wiz!

Thanks for putting up the Christmas style! It's nice to have a change from the usual. :)

OOoooh I like-y. Well done, very festive!

*sticks out tounge and catches a snowflake* Glad to see this style back once again.

I love the Christmas style but I'm having problems with it, everytime I go into a forum it changes back to the HBP theme, I changed it on the home page and on my options in magical me but it made no difference!

I love the Christmas style but I'm having problems with it, everytime I go into a forum it changes back to the HBP theme, I changed it on the home page and on my options in magical me but it made no difference!

I'd try clearing your cache that often fixes any style problems I come across.

I like the new navigation bar in the CoS Forums style. Calling the subscriptions folder the pensieve is a nice touch. :)

I love it! Great job guys!

I love the Christmas style but I'm having problems with it, everytime I go into a forum it changes back to the HBP theme, I changed it on the home page and on my options in magical me but it made no difference!


I have the same problem! I haven't even used the HBP theme before...
I used the standard forum style, but I changed it a few minutes ago to "COS Forums" because I didn't like the christmas style that is used as standard skin right now (I like dark skins on forums) so I had the original skin back but it turns into HBP skin when I go into a forum!

Is it working okay now?

The Christmas style is very well done. :tu:

Is it working okay now?


Yes, I think so. I changed it to Hufflepuf and back to COSForums and it hasn't changed since. Thanks! :tu:

How long is the christmas style staying up? I just noticed that this computer is still using it so I'm wondering.

I can't believe I missed the Christmas one....too bad Christmas is over. :'( Suggestion: GoF movie layout?

The default layout has pictures from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie :) To me thats a GoF layout

I can't believe I missed the Christmas one....too bad Christmas is over. :'( Suggestion: GoF movie layout?Actually the christmas layout is currently still up, so you can try it out.

I love the Christmas style, it is one of a few that I can acutually use and see on my computer, seeing as my monitor shows things up very dark, to the point of not being able to read anything. Otherwise, I have to use the default lite, and personally, I don't think it is so much fun. So althought I don't believe the Christmas style will stay up indefinately, know that I am enjoying it while it is here. I will look forward to perhaps having another fun, light forum stlye for those of us where the darker skins just don't work either because of our equipment or our vision. Thank you.

Klynnrose, I have the same sort of problem with vision and such. Besides christmas and CoS light style, I recommend the Ravenclaw style. It works very well for me without my glasses, even at night.

A light forum layout is on my to-do list . Wont say when, but I will hopefully start on the design process in the very near future.

The default layout has pictures from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie To me thats a GoF layout
I think they mean with the colours of GoF, and only pictures from the movie. I would use that, anyone else?

A big thank you to TheWizard and Besanamo. I don't know if I have tried the Ravenclaw layout, it might work, thank you for the suggestion. And a huge thank you for even considering working on a lighter forum layout design. The fact that you have it on your "to-do list" is an amazing thought. No pressure, take your time and enjoy the process. I am certain that those of us who use it will love the fact that it is there. Again, thank you. I didn't expect any of that, just commenting that the Christmas style is nice and fun and works for me. *looking forward to the new lighter design*

OK, I hope this is the right thread...

I'm going through all themes to see which one I'd like to use. And then I notice that specifically Ravenclaw and Slytherin's banners don't cover the top. They start about 1/3 of the window width from the left frame, and runs off outside the window! No other banners do this, so I assume there's some bug somewhere. I'm on IE v 5.50 (yeah, I know, crappy browser). But all other top banners in the other skins starts where they are supposed to, so it can't very well be my browser, can it?

Any way, now you know. :)

does anyone else think the slytherin theme is just dope?

does anyone else think the slytherin theme is just dope?
Well, then don't use it if it's not to your liking.

However, other people do like it and use it.

I like the knew HBp thread, very nice very green. It's my favourite colour. I have to tell you, this forum so well organized and nicely done. I can't think of any. I just had to comment on Katzes creation, very nice.

Well, then don't use it if it's not to your liking.

However, other people do like it and use it.

dope is good, don't you know anything :p

Well, then don't use it if it's not to your liking.

However, other people do like it and use it.
dope is good, don't you know anything
I was reading along here, and I thought "dope" was supposed to mean "cool." :lol: But what do I know? So does "dope" mean good or bad?

I do like the Slytherin Style. :)

Well, then don't use it if it's not to your liking.

However, other people do like it and use it.


hahahah, dope is a good thing

aka. cool.

Slytherin theme is the best. :) So green and Slytherin-ish.
I like the little picture of the better trio in the top left corner, too!

Slytherin theme is the best. :) So green and Slytherin-ish.
I like the little picture of the better trio in the top left corner, too!

i actually dont - love the theme, hate that Pic!

that pic is the only thing i would have changed

i mean, Malfoy looks daft....

I've always had the HBP style up, only because it's green! It's the only green one other than :slyth:, and I'm not a bad girl. :lol:

Im liking the stylemarillion theme.

Just switched to it now. Takes a bit of getting used to when you switch. I think I still prefer COS, Expanded however.

Maybe someone should make a new Theme about the Goblet Of Fire? as the movie has just been released? YOu could have like dragons, and Voldemort and other cool stuff in there! I would make it, but I don't know how to make these.....

Who, may I ask, does your skins?

Ali does. These are all made by him and Kizz :)

Katze did the HBP one :tu:

I think some past Professors helped with the House skins too.
If I remember right (I may be wrong) Weatherby helped with Hufflepuff, Daniel helped with Slytherin, and Qeomash helped with Ravenclaw.

Thanks everyone :)

Man, I love your skins. That is the real reason I come here, just to drool all over em ;). They are very expertly done. You'd have to pay big big bucks to get those made by a professional, and I doubt they would even come close to how good those are.

I do have a suggestion. :)

I myself prefer the Gryffindor style/theme. I noticed the banner images always stays the same where it rotates in the main theme. For the Gryffindor style it's the three heroes in the girls bathroom from the second movie.

My suggestion is that I think it would be cool if you had the rotating images there of different Gryffindor's. Ie. Neville, Dean, Seamus, Ron, Hermione, Harry, McGonagall, Dumbledore, Lupin, Sirius, James, Lily, etc... Also for the other houses, though I imagine for some you'd have to just pick kids in the movies wearing those robes to add more. But like Draco, Goyle, Crabbe, the petite brunette (was she suppose to be Pansy?), Snape, Voldemort, Tom Marvolo Riddle, Lucius, for Slytherin. Cedric, Hannah, her boyfriend (don't remember his name at the moment), Justin, Sprout, for Hufflepuff. Cho, Flitwick for Ravenclaw.

Just my suggestion.

I do have a suggestion. :)

I myself prefer the Gryffindor style/theme. I noticed the banner images always stays the same where it rotates in the main theme. For the Gryffindor style it's the three heroes in the girls bathroom from the second movie.

My suggestion is that I think it would be cool if you had the rotating images there of different Gryffindor's. Ie. Neville, Dean, Seamus, Ron, Hermione, Harry, McGonagall, Dumbledore, Lupin, Sirius, James, Lily, etc... Also for the other houses, though I imagine for some you'd have to just pick kids in the movies wearing those robes to add more. But like Draco, Goyle, Crabbe, the petite brunette (was she suppose to be Pansy?), Snape, Voldemort, Tom Marvolo Riddle, Lucius, for Slytherin. Cedric, Hannah, her boyfriend (don't remember his name at the moment), Justin, Sprout, for Hufflepuff. Cho, Flitwick for Ravenclaw.

Just my suggestion.

Excellent suggestion, but sadly my time is very limited these days. :blush:

Anyone interested in doing it though, could drop me an Owl and I'll send them the template. :)

The Christmas Skin is awesome. :love: But there are two problems (deficiencies) that appear. One is that the multi-Quote option doesn't have an icon (not a big deal) and the quote option doesn't have the post link available. But overall the skin is great. :clap:

Edit- Ah and one more thing. The text in the margins of Fieldset option and in the expand box option appear white which merges with the white color of the layout making it difficult to read. :agree:

Edit2- The multi-quote option now has the icon. Thanks. :tu:

the christmas skin is amazing!! everone has wreaths and its snowing! its fantastic... mega kudos to the creators!! I love it :) (i normally swap between the gryffindor and stylemarillion )

Woo, Christmas skin!! :D:D:D You tech guys really do a fandabbedoozie job :tu::D

OOooh! I forgot the Christmas skin. I love that! *goes to switch*

will there be a Chanukah, (the Festival of Lights) skin anytime?

will there be a Chanukah, (the Festival of Lights) skin anytime?

As much as we'd like to make new skins for everyone, we really don't have the time and resources so I sincerely doubt it.

I've currently got mine set to Gryffindor. I think it's pretty awesome!

I vote that it needs falling snowflakes. But I know that won't fly since it makes reading stuff harder.

Actually falling snowflakes in the banner would be cool, just a suggestion though.

will there be a Chanukah, (the Festival of Lights) skin anytime?

No.

I vote that it needs falling snowflakes. But I know that won't fly since it makes reading stuff harder.

Actually falling snowflakes in the banner would be cool, just a suggestion though.
Christmas style has snowflakes on the index and they are also falling.

I'm surprised the Christmas banner doesn't use an episode from a Christmas scene in the films. I'm curious where that piece of artwork came from.

You could always do a book/movie theme. ;) ie... Sorcerer's Stone Theme, Chamber of Secrets Theme, Prisoner of Azkaban Theme, etc... But that would be a lot more graphics to take up time and space.

I think the current theme selection is pretty nice. I think this board has a lot more options than a lot of boards do.

Okay, how about a Remus Lupin and a Sirius Black theme. ;) Okay, so Lupin is my favorite character and Oldman is my favorite actor.

Christmas style has snowflakes on the index and they are also falling.

Yes I noticed that when I logged back in, switch skins while viewin ghtis topic so I couldn't see htem.

So disregaurd my ptior statement

I'm surprised the Christmas banner doesn't use an episode from a Christmas scene in the films. I'm curious where that piece of artwork came from.


Frankly, I much prefer Mary Grandpre's illustrations to the movie scenes. If only we had more artworks like that, we wouldnt be using the movie ones at all.

I remember seeing someone post artwork in that forum here on the board that I thought was absolutely superb. It was watercolor artwork but extremely good. Don't recall who it was though. That would be cool though to have a theme that rotated artwork in the banner.

Frankly, I much prefer Mary Grandpre's illustrations to the movie scenes. If only we had more artworks like that, we wouldnt be using the movie ones at all.I agree. Maybe we could use some fan art, though. Not that I don't absolutely love the Christmas skin just as it is, but maybe next time you are working on one. We could even have a contest for the artwork for a new skin, to while away the time until book 7.

Frankly, I much prefer Mary Grandpre's illustrations to the movie scenes. If only we had more artworks like that, we wouldnt be using the movie ones at all.

Agreed, GrandPre artwork has a much better feel to it than movie images. Unfortunately, most of her HP works wouldn't really work as general forum header images. The one on the Leaky Lounge is the main exception, but mostly the images aren't celebrational enough to really convey the feeling of people enjoying each other's company.

--Nick

I really like the Christmas theme. It was a nice surprise when I logged in. cute! good job

I thought I entered a wrong site :D

I absolutely love the style, snowflakes are awesome:) as well as all those tiny lil' details - lovely, really.

Frankly, I much prefer Mary Grandpre's illustrations to the movie scenes. If only we had more artworks like that, we wouldnt be using the movie ones at all.Yes Marry Grandpre and the Ukraine artist, Vladyslav Yerko's book covers are pretty good to for the Harry Potter series and his work on the Snow Queen won him awards.

Well I have finally gotten my internet back - almost a month down! And tons of threads to read and ponder...will be busy all weekend, BUT it will be soooo much easier reading all the threads with this new style!
For us old foggies, the lighter background is much nicer on the eyes...THANK YOU!
:clap: Good job

dribrats

For us old foggies, the lighter background is much nicer on the eyes...THANK YOU!
Yes, the Christmas layout is gentle on the eyes. Otherwise, I can recommend the Lite layout, which is easy to look at, and loads quickly, but of all the non-lite styles, I find the Christmas one loads the fastest.

http://www.cosforums.com/showpost.php?p=4255287&postcount=14

I'd like to give my thanks, once again, to Pumpkin Juice and TENSHI. You guys rock!

Well done to TENSHI and Pumpkin Juice for the great newly updated House Skins, they look amazing!!! :clap:

I wub you! :love: The Ravenclaw one is really good :tu:.

It's just too bad Ravenclaw doesn't have more images and people to choose from.

Well done guys, they look fab :D :clap:

I use Slytherin and every time I see Snape pop up, I forget what I'm doing!:love: It really looks awesome! Great job!

TENSHI and Pumkinjuice you both did wonderfully!!!

No worries Ali. :)

I'm glad that people like it. Pumpin Juice yours are great. :D

Great job on the new skins guys! You made me switch over to the Gryffindor one:o

No worries Ali. :)

I'm glad that people like it. Pumpin Juice yours are great. :D
Ditto.

Something funny I've noticed about the Slytherin theme (which I've not noticed before because I've always used Gryffindor). The bar theme has an image of it of part of the Slytherin seal. You can see the snake curving over a couple of diamon shapes. IMO, those those shapes look like cartoonish eyes, like a silly snake is looking out at you. :p

I hope I'm asking this in the right thread, anyway I had the Christmas style on (being in the holiday spirit and all!:lol: ), however all of the sudden it turned into the Gryffindor one and I can't get it back? Am I doing something wrong or is this just a glitch or something? I really miss my Christmas style. :lol:

Edit to say I finally got it back! Woohoo!

I hope I'm asking this in the right thread, anyway I had the Christmas style on (being in the holiday spirit and all!:lol: ), however all of the sudden it turned into the Gryffindor one and I can't get it back? Am I doing something wrong or is this just a glitch or something? I really miss my Christmas style. :lol:

Edit to say I finally got it back! Woohoo!
Go here: http://www.cosforums.com/mycookies.php and only delete "bbstyleid"

Go here: http://www.cosforums.com/mycookies.php and only delete "bbstyleid"

Alright, I did that just in case. Thank you! :)

Can someone change the font in the expand tags to black instead of white on the Christmas style? Can barely read the font there.

Can someone change the font in the expand tags to black instead of white on the Christmas style? Can barely read the font there.


Or instead of making more work for Ali you could use a different style :)

You can always highlight the font, I find that works :)

I want to keep it all year, but that would be silly!

You know, I see what al_man means. The white text is hard to read. It's a kind of built in spoiler tag! ;)

Just to comment.... Having changed back to the 'normal' Cos skin, my dancing Santa banana has gone all weird. Spooky :lol:

Sorry 'bout that. I reverted it back this morning.

Sorry 'bout that. I reverted it back this morning.

It's all good, he still is 'getting down' which is the important thing and will be getting the boot, or being made into a split, come Epiphany. And thank you so much for making things green :tu:

Lovin the new theme!!!!

I like it too!

I can't seem to change my CoS style at all for some reason. When I click on anything new, it just stays where it is (HBP) and I am unable to do a thing with it -- is it just my computer acting strangely?

Works for me. Standard silly question: have you cleaned your cache and cookies lately? If not, try it.

Kim are you doing it from the Main Page or Magical Me?

Lovin the new theme!!!!
What new theme? :hmm:

HBP which is new as default style.

HBP which is new as default style.
Oh, I get it now. I thought a new one was added, but I saw no new theme under the styles. :lol:

No matter where I change if from, the default stays --I am having problems everywhere else in CoS, suddenly, too -- I cannot get anything in my message toolbar to work, either -- no smileys, bold, quote tags -- anything. It's just been in the last few days this happened. I am at a loss -- also, there are things in Hogsmeade that are not working at all for me...

My husband is helping me figure this all out -- do we need any Flash to run any of this?

My husband is helping me figure this all out -- do we need any Flash to run any of this?

You only need flash installed to play in the Arcade, but it's not required to browse the forums.

It's finally working for me -- everything's OK, and I can view all Hogsmeade areas now, too -- thanks!

Deathly Hallows (UK) (http://www.cosforums.com/index.php?styleid=56) is up. :)

Any issues with the style, please post them here.

Ooh, nice! :tu: I love the glowing emerald eggs.

Lovely layout, especially the coloring. It's easy on the eyes :)

Great work as always Ali :)

Wow really good work. I love the new style :)

It's really easy to use and clear. I'm impressed.

Deathly Hallows (UK) is up. That skin made me look twice to see if I was in the right place! Very dramatic and I agree that the green and gold "eggs" are super! Great job, Ali! :tu:

That looks great!
And I agree with Nicole that you have to look twice if you`re at CoS.

This is a fantastic new look. I am amazed at how fast you got the book cover images on this website. I like the new font, too.

Not to sound ungrateful, but are the old skins still around somewhere. I felt so comfortable with Ravenclaw.

oh dear being a completely inept at everything computer related Ive only realised you can change the background (I know, I know, feel free to laugh!)

But loving this DH one! Tis nice! I love that the font is bigger! (it is bigger isnt it? Its not my mind playing tricks on me after looking for aparent secret faces in the new covers?:lol: )

That skin made me look twice to see if I was in the right place! Very dramatic and I agree that the green and gold "eggs" are super! Great job, Ali! :tu:

Yeh, i thought id typed it wrong! I really like it. Much better than the other one.

Nice work!:tu:

I found the list of skins. It was in Magical Me - edit options.

Okay, now I'm back to normal :lol:

Awesome style, Ali. :tu:

Wow, I didn't realise there was a new skin! It's awesome! I should log out more often, I guess. Ooh, spiffy hover effect on the title... *messes with it* I like the little bar things at the top of the content areas... I don't know what they're called, but they're very pretty. The drop down menu thingies have a nice colour scheme, too.

Great layout! :tu:

But it's stretching horizontally for me.. and I have to scroll to the sides to read the entire page. I have 800*600 resolution, is that why? Can't it work on that resolution?

I love this new style. I thought I was in the wrong place too!

You guys work fast! Three days after the cover art has been disclosed, and CHAMBER OF SECRETS went EXTREME MAKEOVER, HOME EDITION!!!!

BRAVO!

Ooh, Ali...it's fantastic! So different from all the other styles!

:cool:

OOOoooooo:clap:
I think I am officially changing from LITE to fancy new DH!
So many of the other styles are dark, I love that this one is nice and light :D and who can resist purple? :rockon:
ty Ali :love:

Love the new look. Everything is easy to read, the wysiwyg editing is a nice new feature and the colors are lush!

Nice job folks! :)

GREAT JOB on the design! I LOVE IT!! It's so cool.

Even though I don't like the U.K. child's edition cover art, I really like this new layout. It's definitely easier on the eyes than the last one. Very well done.:tu:

I just have one problem. The layout doesn't fit in my screen resolution, so whenever I'm reading a thread I have to scroll across back and forth to read the message. It definitely makes it more difficult to really enjoy reading threads. >_<

It wasn't a problem with the last one, so I hope that, if at all possible, this one can be shrunk down just a tad so that an entire post fits within the 600x800 resolution.

Ah, people still use 800x600x? :p

I'll see what I can do.

Ah, people still use 800x600x? :p

I'll see what I can do.

Yes, there are still dinosaurs out there. XD

Thanks so much!

I've tried higher resolutions, but then the font is too tiny for me to read without straining my eyes, and I've already got a massively strong glasses prescription as is. :lol:

Wow this is by far my favourite, it just feels really freindly to use

Um...is there a way to reduce the width to fit the screen? :huh:

Um...is there a way to reduce the width to fit the screen? :huh:

Here you go...



I just have one problem. The layout doesn't fit in my screen resolution, so whenever I'm reading a thread I have to scroll across back and forth to read the message. It definitely makes it more difficult to really enjoy reading threads. >_<

It wasn't a problem with the last one, so I hope that, if at all possible, this one can be shrunk down just a tad so that an entire post fits within the 600x800 resolution.

Ah, people still use 800x600x? :p

I'll see what I can do.

Yep, same problem with me, but it looks great! :clap:

The white part is WAY TOO BRIGHT for me...

But if you do a US DH Cover forum style... have it be red and orange... all of it... no white like the thread part on the UK Cover style... too bright for my eyes.

Ah, people still use 800x600x?

I'll see what I can do.

Thanks. The other skins fit just perfectly though..

I love the new design! It is awesome:tu:

Wow! I love the new DH UK edition style! I think it might just be time to switch from the Christmas style I still have (what?! It's easy on the eyes and it makes me feel good! :err: ) and put this new one on!
I especially love the white backround for the text! Very easy on the eyes!

:wow: Great!

If I want to change back to the style I was using, where can I do it? I can't seem to find the down-pointing arrow that had all the styles listed on the main page?

This new one is cool but it is hurting my eyes.

Edit: Okay, I found it. Nevermind. It is way down on the bottom.

:tu: I like it. Well done.

It's very good, except... I don't understand the Teddy Bear markers. :p