Hey Zodiac, I like the overall look and feel of the forums, but readability could be improved.
This is easy to read, (although I prefer you add more leading)
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9184/screenshot20100318at100k.png)
Compare with the text in this message. Which one is easier on the eyes?
While I liked how it resembles the text dialogues in FFT, keep in mind that in the game the Typography were enhanced with readability (they have a heavier weight, and are much larger). Like this sentence here.
I think it's best to use a different background imo, if you prefer to keep the same font sizes. I would like to have it as an option.
The current texture/font is perfectly legible and non eye-searing to me. If anything, I have a harder time reading FFT's text (probably because my TV sucks... seems much better on an emulator).
Well it's really not bad, but I can tell you it could be improved (by much). I work in the UX Design industry so I touch upon typography in a daily basis. I have provided some Smashing Mag links that you will find useful if you cared enough to improve readability,
This one talks about backgrounds
Link: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/03 ... actices-2/ (http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/03/31/backgrounds-in-web-design-examples-and-best-practices-2/)
This one talks about general typography trends of 2009
Link: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08 ... est-blogs/ (http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08/20/typographic-design-survey-best-practices-from-the-best-blogs/)
Quote from: "R999"Well it's really not bad, but I can tell you it could be improved (by much). I work in the UX Design industry so I touch upon typography in a daily basis. Here's a great roundup article that talks about the best trends in 2009 from Smashingmag
Link: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08 ... est-blogs/ (http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08/20/typographic-design-survey-best-practices-from-the-best-blogs/)
I work in cosmetology and I have a list of the latest trends, you wanna a haircut?
Trend as in, taking the best practices from the best websites (with a great volume of readers). Not (necessarily) in an aesthetic sense of "trend".
edit: You know what, forget it. When I have time I'll do a mockup of the design and see if Zodiac likes it.
Quote from: "Kaijyuu"The current texture/font is perfectly legible and non eye-searing to me.
Quote from: "R999"Trend as in, taking the best practices from the best websites (with a great volume of readers). Not (necessarily) in an aesthetic sense of "trend".
edit: You know what, forget it. When I have time I'll do a mockup of the design and see if Zodiac likes it.
so apparently we should conform to other "cooler" websites so we can "fit in". just like getting a new haircut so you can look like the cool people :O
Yeah, let's listen to R999; FFH is not one of the best websites.
I suggest you make R999's haircut look like Tidus.