I'm trying to figure out a way to make adding maps to the archive easier for me. I think I've come up with a solution.
Getting the new pages together is a pain but once that's done adding new maps should take me about 1/4 of the time from what it takes me now.
Anyway, here's a link to what I'm working on. Let me know what you think about visitor friendliness and ease of use and appearance.
Check this thread
Opinions needed--again.
Opinions needed--again.
Last edited by Hawk on Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:35 am, edited 1 time in total.
Hawk
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I was hoping it would be acceptable as it will make adding maps a lot easier.
I still need to do a little work on the basic textures but for the most part I have the basic layout done, although there are a couple tweaks I want to make. I'd like to find a better track image. Believe it or not, the one I used came from a screen-shot from Rollercoaster Tycoon 3.
I couldn't get a decent image from the screen-shots I took from RRT3 or MSTS. I still don't like the one I used though. I'm on the lookout for a better image.
It will be a few days before I get the whole RRT3 section redone but I must say-I like the new style better myself.
The RRT2 section will follow after I get the RRT3 section done.
I still need to do a little work on the basic textures but for the most part I have the basic layout done, although there are a couple tweaks I want to make. I'd like to find a better track image. Believe it or not, the one I used came from a screen-shot from Rollercoaster Tycoon 3.
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It will be a few days before I get the whole RRT3 section redone but I must say-I like the new style better myself.
The RRT2 section will follow after I get the RRT3 section done.
Hawk
I'm still in the process of refining it some. I deleted the track across the bottom (left the track across the top).
Changed a few things that y'all would never see but makes it easier for me.
Moved spaces around and such. Just trying to make it as small as possible, byte-wise. It still looks basically the same though.
Have a look see.
Same link as above.
Made a little better track image too. Still the track from Rollercoaster Tycoon III
Changed a few things that y'all would never see but makes it easier for me.
Moved spaces around and such. Just trying to make it as small as possible, byte-wise. It still looks basically the same though.
Have a look see.
Made a little better track image too. Still the track from Rollercoaster Tycoon III
Hawk
opinions needed again
I clicked on the site and found it very easy to use, and with my eyes not being the best. it was great to click on and enlarge each one. It gets my vote.Merlin 7
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opinions needed again
Asia looks fantastic Hawk, are you going to have a different image behind each country or area ? It will look great.
Merlin 7
Merlin 7
opinions needed again
Hi Hawk, I hadn't noticed so went back and had a look, I had seen the world in the corner before but didn't notice the change of the view. Well done, will check out Australia when it is ready,
Cheers Merlin 7 :P
Cheers Merlin 7 :P
Progressing along nicely. Been busy trying to optimize the pages for screen res. of 1024 and above as well as all browsers.
Africa has had some changes. Click on the link in the first post and offer opinions please.
I'm also adding links to reviews and strategies but there were none for the Africa maps.
I changed the size of the background image so it would look better in 1024 res. and also set it so it wouldn't scroll with the text.
Edit 1: After posting this I see it starts the second page so instead of having to go back to the first post for the link, here it is.
Test Page
Africa has had some changes. Click on the link in the first post and offer opinions please.
I'm also adding links to reviews and strategies but there were none for the Africa maps.
I changed the size of the background image so it would look better in 1024 res. and also set it so it wouldn't scroll with the text.
Edit 1: After posting this I see it starts the second page so instead of having to go back to the first post for the link, here it is.
Test Page
Hawk
opinions needed again
I clicked on Africa and it looks very crisp and clear. Easy to use and looks great.
Merlin 7
Merlin 7
Hi, This is Merlin 7 ,I've been on Australia's Indian Pacific, The Trans Siberian, 5 months "train"ing through Europe and I still love playing trains. TTD3 and RTT3 are the best so far.