Post by Harmony Lupin on Jul 4, 2012 22:17:29 GMT -5
Alright, so I know that several people [myself included] have been on lately trying to get some life back into this place. Lets face it, we all miss it and would love to see it back, otherwise we wouldn't be here. [; I know it was mentioned a few times about giving Trio's a completely new look [or 'facelift' as Jackie cleverly put it] so I'm going to post my ideas here. I'm not making the skin obviously, and I don't want this to come off the wrong way, I just thought it might help. I never really left the RP game, and I am currently on a site that has been running strong for nine years. Nine! Can you imagine? Anyways, I think their biggest strength was how they adapted to trends and such for new skins. So I'm just jotting down my own ideas because I don't know any other way to get in touch with Chelle or Britt to get their feedback. I'm going to literally write down everything here, from specifics to skin related things.
1.] Sidebars - I know that this was mentioned, and the code can actually be a pain in the arse unless you do it right but Sidebars aren't just a trend so to speak, they really do look nicer. It makes everything a lot neater and less cluttered, and you'll be able to display more then what you have in the main table for announcements. Though I do love that table. >.>
2.] Chatbox - You don't see a site now a days without a cbox. They are free and a good way to talk to people on the site as well as guests. It's a lot easier for people to get in touch and ask questions if there is a chat box, not to mention it's fun for us members to talk to one another as well. :D For instance, every time I see Ant [Sirius] Online I always want to talk to him but I can't unless it's through PM and thats annoying. ;__;
3.] A New Header Image - Now, I know Chelle always makes the header images and they always look fantastic but I think it would be best if pictures from HP were used, pictures of the actual characters not the "adult" versions that are currently used. I honestly think it'll confuse people, and they'll be like .. "whut who is that?" It also gives the persona that the people who are used in the header image are like .. the top honchos on the site or something to that degree. Like they are the most important people and are "untouchable."
4.] Bring back the school aspect - As much as everyone loves to play adult characters I think it would be best to bring the school back as well. People love playing adolescence! It would open up a lot more opportunities for people who want to teach, as well as give more boards for people to RP in and interact. Limiting people to just the outside world may not work too well.
5.] A way to tell apart members - So I know we have colors for Admins/Mods, but I think it might be a good idea to give the houses colors too. that way it is easy to tell who is from what house, even adults. It gives people a good idea when trying to start a relationship with someone else's character; "Oh, you were a Ravenclaw too? Maybe our characters knew each other." That doesn't necessarily mean you have to give the member groups colors, but some way to tell them apart would be nice. Same thing with adult characters.
6.] A New Plot - One thing that I think will really attract more members [when the site gets up and running again] is a brand new site wide plot that catches attention. One that you don't see often on HP sites. Everyone does the whole 'revival of the death eaters/Order' thing, but I think we can get more creative then that. The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is something that has to do with "non-human" creatures, but thats something that can be decided later.
7.] Special Abilities - Once Trio's gets up and running again [because I am optimistic and like to think it will [; ] I think there should be some kind of restraint for magic creatures; Like a registry. It may not have been an issue back when Trio's was Poppin' but now a days everyone wants to be a special creature. With a registry staff will know exactly who is what and we can limit the number of werewolves/vampires/veelas/metamorphmagi's/etc running around. With that being said, i also think guidelines should be posted. Something that gives people an outline of what exactly they can do with what creature they are. And Lastly, I think it would also be a good idea to put what a person is under their name. Like how people have what their jobs are, there can also be a title for a creature if they choose to be one. That way people already know.
8.] Justify Text code - I'm pretty sure almost every site has things; It makes things a not nicer and neater for posting. [;
9.] Official Face claim - I know there is an unofficial face claim here, but I think it'll be a good idea to have an official one. That might just be my preference, but if I saw an Anya Slughorn look alike running around I'd be a bit confused. [;
That's all I have right now, but I'm sure I missed some things/you can think of stuff as well. So lets get some feedback on this, hmm? (;