Website Template/Skin

[Cygna]

Ordo,

After a bit of a trial period it seems as though the Evolution skin isn't as streamlined/nice as I initially planned. Looking back on the change now, I wish I had set up a poll in the first place which asked everyone if they liked a simple screenshot of the new skin first, and then implemented it. You see, one of the major issues with a website template/theme/skin is it sets the opinion of a web-user immediately:

you never have a second chance at a first impression

. So I ask you guys, should I either:

1. set the default theme (for new users and guests) to the Ordo Imperialis Classic theme,
   
   
2. keep the default theme (for new users and guests) as the Ordo Imperialis Evolution theme,
   
   
3. set the default theme (for new users and guests) to IP.Board Pro,
   
   
4. make a new theme with the look and features that
   you
   desire (If this wins I'll make a topic for it later, to discuss what people want)
   
   

?

Thanks, and please post feedback. For choice 4, the theme will be set to Ordo Imperialis Classic while the new one is made. I won't be able to start work on it until after finals (two weeks). Lastly, I say "for new users and guests" because all registered individuals (that haven't changed their theme!) and guests see the theme that I choose as website default.

[RazorFox]

I like that URLs show up as orange in Evolution, rather than looking like all the other text the way it does in classic, thereby requiring you to underline, italicize, manually change the color of, and otherwise go to great lengths in pointing out links.

[Sekonda Huet]

I like that URLs show up as orange in Evolution, rather than looking like all the other text the way it does in classic, thereby requiring you to underline, italicize, manually change the color of, and otherwise go to great lengths in pointing out links.

I'm sure Intus could correct that issue on the Classic theme. The darkness is in "Keeping" with the general demanour on Titan. Evail.

[Zero Itamae]

I just overly prefer the style of the classic skin.

[Scientific Waffle]

I like the classic for a variety of reasons, ranging from the pleasantly small header (relative to evolution), to the dark aesthetic of it. Classic could use a few minor tweaks (like the aforementioned URLs), but I much prefer it to the evolution theme.

[Tiridates Mikadze]

We should have a monstrous mixture of Baroque chasing, gilding, and ornamentation, skulls, and worn down machinery for our theme. FOR THE EMPEROOOOR!!

[Agares Tretiak]

I second my brother's motion. High Gothic Retro Tech for the Emperor. and have it emblazoned with the phrase "No Pickles".

[Cygna]

Thread closed, default skin set to Ordo Imperialis Classic. Modifications to better suit the skin will be made this or next weekend. Thanks for voting, everyone!