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Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-05-06T22:24:56+02:00

Ok, now I understand what you mean with the "design headache". I'll take a look at a download button for the big preview (Now you mentioned this a change in the small preview indeed looks like a complicated job).

It might take until next weekend though (I'll just come up with again it by then).

Statistics: Posted by Plasma_Wolf — 06 May 2012, 22:24

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-05-06T19:33:17+02:00

design is not really about coding, it's about layout. and if you have something to suggest - just make a picture and I'll see what can be done about it.

but keep in mind that changing one thing, you can accidentally break another.
the same rule applies to the icon problem. I just couldn't place them anywhere else without breaking current layout. well, basically I could, but they would become way more unnoticeable rather than now.

Statistics: Posted by Raging_Squirrel — 06 May 2012, 19:33

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-05-06T19:07:48+02:00

Sorry, I missed the post about a grayscaled icon when the map is already downloaded but my point still stands. The icon is easily overlooked and the "live with it" comment is really uncalled for. I'm sure I'll be able to live with it since I already found out and this is not a point that's making the interface really unfriendly.

The simple fact though, is that the interface can be made way friendlier by either putting a more visible button in there (there's plenty of space) or a good visible download button when people go for the large preview (the last one would definitely be a good idea since first-timers will immediately get there by trying to click on things).

Additionally, the three lines of text with icons below the small preview just look like some statistic rather than something clickable and (I find this hard to believe myself) people won't immediately always start clicking randomly if they don't see it. They'll go to the chat to ask first.

Last but not least: I'm more than willing to add a design (Just the design, I'm a complete noob if it comes down to code) of where to put the download button in the large preview.

Statistics: Posted by Plasma_Wolf — 06 May 2012, 19:07

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-05-06T18:03:32+02:00

Plasma_Wolf wrote:
I think the grayscaled Download icon isn't working

for the reason that you already have this map downloaded, read my previous post omg!!!!

and I really, really don't understand how do people fail to find the icon?? it's not like there's much stuff to distract them from it, it even has a tooltip. or are they just afraid to click on things? no idea, really.
and btw, I don't want to f*** with my brain and come up with some other different design (such things are really hard for me ). and we didn't have anyone to do this for us, so live with it

Statistics: Posted by Raging_Squirrel — 06 May 2012, 18:03

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-05-06T17:30:36+02:00

I think the grayscaled Download icon isn't working. I regularly see people asking how they could download a map from the vault.
It's going to have to be easily seen whereas it now seems to fade into the background.

Also, when double clicking (that used to start the download, though it isn't a bad thing that that changed), you get the large preview but there is no download option there. Putting it in (and making it easily spotted) would really help and let people work with the vault without having to search or ask.

Statistics: Posted by Plasma_Wolf — 06 May 2012, 17:30

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-05-02T10:29:32+02:00

Looks great!

Statistics: Posted by uberge3k — 02 May 2012, 10:29

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-05-01T19:40:07+02:00

By Viking's request, map vault will now show you which maps you already have.
The difference in the layout is 1) grayscaled dl icon 2) map name font style is italic 3) map name font color is dark green

IMPORTANT: THIS ONE WILL COME ONLY WITH THE NEXT LOBBY UPDATE!!! DON'T EXPECT IT TO BE THERE RIGHT NOW

Statistics: Posted by Raging_Squirrel — 01 May 2012, 19:40

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-05-01T16:54:49+02:00

LOOOL I never thought ppl would be so blind to lost the download button

So, here is a quick guid HOW TO DOWNLOAD MAPS FROM VAULT:
red arrows show you the button to click for downloading

Statistics: Posted by Raging_Squirrel — 01 May 2012, 16:54

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-05-01T02:45:01+02:00

The FAF Vault experience has very much improved. Thanks for your hard work.
roj

Statistics: Posted by AwarE — 01 May 2012, 02:45

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-04-30T21:56:20+02:00

And it comes with a nice graphics simulation as well. Great job!

Statistics: Posted by Plasma_Wolf — 30 Apr 2012, 21:56

Re: A little big update for map vault

2012-04-30T19:19:59+02:00

This is awesome. Great work man.

Statistics: Posted by uberge3k — 30 Apr 2012, 19:19

A little big update for map vault

2012-04-30T16:45:11+02:00

So what have changed:
- preview display bugs fixed (although there are still maps with no preview left; it wasn't related)
- pagination is totally reworked
- new effects for map description
- added ajax loader
- improved layout
- plays filter is now available! (thermo is leading so far)

Statistics: Posted by Raging_Squirrel — 30 Apr 2012, 16:45