It looks more "traditional" if we're comparing it to other websites, but it "looks" half finished. There are some new navigation changes that I like, but some things just feel off. The general theme could stand to be a much darker color as well. Also, it might just be because it just loaded up, but there seems to be a bunch of random blocks of empty space here and there that don't feel intentional. Obviously I'm going to need more time to probe around, but initial impressions are "it's not as good as the old one." Then again, if it's easier to manage than the old one, as long as you improve it, then it's the right decision. 

Originally posted by skywisenight

 We intend to start adding a bunch of different colour themes to the site in the coming weeks.  We decided to launch before making them all because this update has been holding back countless additions to the site and fixes which we felt really need to get out.

One of the first theme variations will be a darker one.

Awesome! Thanks

Originally posted by AmazingAvery

The Order of the Grey Border from Darkfall will be happy

And lmfao! 

Originally posted by ssnautilus

We definitely need new skins, colors, and customization options.

Some themes options could be MMO based? Or look similar eg. Matrixy - or Space (Star warsy) etc?

Overall, a definite improvement. Well done.

Yes, this is now possible (although I'm not sure if it would be allowed)

A drop down list of the games would better like they were a long time ago. But still have the option to go to another page.

Originally posted by Quizzical

Did you fix whatever it was that caused the site to frequently not finish loading so that one had to click the button to stop loading the page in order to make it display anything at all?  It was only intermittent, so that it isn't doing that right now doesn't necessarily mean it's fixed. 

We tracked that issue down to our compression software.  We have new compression appliances being installed this week so the site isn't so burdensome to our more bandwidth challenged users.

If you do see this issue again please send me the specifics.

eh im not feeling the new setup too much it looks nice and all but i just liked the older version more for me personally. it was much easier to navigate to me and this is just over the top. if you changed the color from grey to black or blue i think i would like it more, but i still prefer the older version more

 Ok, the mouseover feature on the blog and news area is actually pretty cool. PS: Your image for the logo appears to be broken in the upper left <_<

Originally posted by tkreep

A drop down list of the games would better like they were a long time ago. But still have the option to go to another page.

While I agree with your feeling, you would REALLY be surprised how many people could not find that dropdown.  The new placement on the right has better eye space and stands out as part of the forum navigation.

I will see about putting it in the left menu.

Great design ! Only thing in my opinion is the background blue/purple is clashing with the gray/brown.

Think you will need to go all the way  to black, or to a neutral cool color to ease the contrast.

Great job none the less

Originally posted by AmazingAvery

On the front page personally I would swap the blog part for the recent news part - unless you want to promote blogs more so.

Agreed.

For me, the blogs are a minor part of this site. I'd rather see the recent news and forum activity displayed more prominently. Just my $.02, of course. 

The page navigation section on the top an bottom which reads for example  "3 Pages  1  2  3  Search" has no indication which page you are currently on. When I am on page 3 of a thread I would recommend removing the page 3 hyperlink which I assume would also change it's color so I could tell what I'm looking at.

Originally posted by jamesd129

The page navigation section on the top an bottom which reads for example  "3 Pages  1  2  3  Search" has no indication which page you are currently on. When I am on page 3 of a thread I would recommend removing the page 3 hyperlink which I assume would also change it's color so I could tell what I'm looking at.

Good suggestion, we'll do something to remedy this

Oh yeah, is the Gaming History feature broken? When I attempt to update the games I've played/am playing I keep getting "Error!" 

in the member galleries, if you 'bury it', the text states 'You burried it!'.... which is one too many R's. 

Voting in the poll returns an error:

The following information is meant for the website developer for debugging purposes.
Error Occurred While Processing Request
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The error occurred in D:\resources_new\mmorpg\components\blogs.cfc: line 547
Called from D:\mmorpg_new\inc_home.cfm: line 209
Called from D:\mmorpg_new\inc_home.cfm: line 1
Called from D:\mmorpg_new\index.cfm: line 30

545 : <cfstoredproc datasource="#this.globals.datasources['main']#" debug="false" procedure="usp_GetNewUserBlogPostsForHomepage" cachedwithin="#CreateTimeSpan(0,0,5,0)#">
546 : <cfprocparam type="in" cfsqltype="CF_SQL_INTEGER" value="#arguments.userId#" null="#(not Val(arguments.userId))#" />
547 : <cfprocresult resultset="1" name="posts">
548 : </cfstoredproc>
549 :

I like the layout mostly.  would like to see more 'tinting gradients' on the front page to help break up the sections more.
 

Originally posted by DeadDingo

in the member galleries, if you 'bury it', the text states 'You burried it!'.... which is one too many R's. 

Dammit not this issue again   We'll fix it up.

The Alphabetical Games Forums on the left you can open/close are massive and its difficult to find and switch forums quickly.  Is it possible to add a personalized tab above the A-C that we can populate ourselves with our own favorite or most frequently visited MMO forums?

Oh and I think Blogs should be bumped down one more time and move News up 1 and under recent forum activity!  Blogs are eh, I never visit them....MMO news is way more important!

Originally posted by Lydon

Oh yeah, is the Gaming History feature broken? When I attempt to update the games I've played/am playing I keep getting "Error!" 

This should be fixed.

I'm diggin it,

I did get an error after logging in tho

545 : <cfstoredproc datasource="#this.globals.datasources['main']#" debug="false" procedure="usp_GetNewUserBlogPostsForHomepage" cachedwithin="#CreateTimeSpan(0,0,5,0)#">
546 : <cfprocparam type="in" cfsqltype="CF_SQL_INTEGER" value="#arguments.userId#" null="#(not Val(arguments.userId))#" />
547 : <cfprocresult resultset="1" name="posts">
548 : </cfstoredproc>
549 :
 

I have to say I am not getting this grey look at all,I dont think it is at all easier on the eye,maybe in time I will get used to it but I think I will always prefer the black.