Forum Skin\Theme

[Corey]

I'm thinking about changing our current forum skin... anyone want to look up some good ones and post them here? I think we can work out a prize if we end up picking one of the ones posted

-Corey

 

[mcklovin]

Free skin, or is a paid one fine?

 

[Brandon]

Free skin, or is a paid one fine?

Either would do; I don't think he is worried about the money. Just post your idea's though.

 

[Sharky]

How about a custom one that matches the website exactly, so it looks like just another 'tab' from the top menu bar?


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[Hauzer]

How about a custom one that matches the website exactly, so it looks like just another 'tab' from the top menu bar?

Personally, I don't think that's a bad idea but it is quite basic when I look at it. I mean, it's not got many colours to it, it's just white. Also, haven't we changed the theme for this web site before? The current one isn't too bad, I can live with it.

If there had to be a change, what about these?

http://www.extremepixels.com/forum/index.php?styleid=63
http://www.extremepixels.com/forum/index.php?styleid=101


That's it for now. I'm looking at other web sites but they don't seem to load right now. I'll post later or edit this post.

 

[black-rain-ninja]

I like this one

http://vbskins.com/theme/simple-world.html

And this one

http://vbskins.com/theme/bizworld3.html

This is my fav I think

http://vbskins.com/forums/index.php?styleid=132

 

[mcklovin]

http://www.forumthemes.com/demo/vbulletin/index.php?styleid=32

^^ Blends nicely w/ the main site, w/ some logo changes. It costs $30 @ http://www.forumthemes.com/product/11

 

[lhyman]

why not install a few and give us an option to change the skin?

 

[whizynix02]

I like dark colors so i choose this....

http://osc.template-help.com/stretched_16204/

http://osc.template-help.com/forum_16218/index.php

 

[adamparkzer]

http://www.forumthemes.com/demo/vbulletin/index.php?styleid=32

^^ Blends nicely w/ the main site, w/ some logo changes. It costs $30 @ http://www.forumthemes.com/product/11

I also like this theme, I think it gives a pretty consistent overall theme for x10Hosting.

why not install a few and give us an option to change the skin?

Although this could be a good idea, I actually think that if we set our own custom theme, we should brand the x10Hosting Forums name with that theme. It's always good to have a visual correlation with a company name.

I like dark colors so i choose this....

http://osc.template-help.com/stretched_16204/

http://osc.template-help.com/forum_16218/index.php

Although dark/bright color themes are usually personal preferences, I think that dark themes are a bit harder on the eyes to read. I prefer white- or extremely light-gray-based themes, as it's more comforting to the eyes.

 

[alv4]

why not install a few and give us an option to change the skin?

Agree
I hate the actual skin :l

 

[farscapeone]

I like this one http://www.completevb.com/product/20. It's not free but I still like it

demo: http://www.completevb.com/demo/index.php?styleid=48

Strange but I couldn't find anything better :dunno:

Is it that hard to make a vBulletin template? I mean is it harder then Joomla? If it's not I could make one for you, sorry I meant for us :biggrin:

 

[adamparkzer]

Is it that hard to make a vBulletin template? I mean is it harder then Joomla? If it's not I could make one for you, sorry I meant for us :biggrin:

From what I've seen, I think I can say that you, leviathon, are the most graphics-savvy person on these forums. I'm sure that with your knowledge and skills, you could make x10Hosting an incredible theme, better than anything else out there, in no time.

 

[Brandon]

The themeing itself is hard; over 500 template files! If your gonna do that, wait for vB4 to come out; which is all tableless.

 

[farscapeone]

From what I've seen, I think I can say that you, leviathon, are the most graphics-savvy person on these forums. I'm sure that with your knowledge and skills, you could make x10Hosting an incredible theme, better than anything else out there, in no time.

Well thank you :biggrin:

The themeing itself is hard; over 500 template files! If your gonna do that, wait for vB4 to come out; which is all tableless.

I never made a vB template before that's why I asked if it's hard. Considering more then 500 template files and new version coming soon I don't think it's good idea to make one now. On the other hand I don't think I have that much spare time right know.

I'm sorry :happysad: but before you all get disappointed I have a suggestion to make. If anyone here have a template that's technical good, with good layout (organization, not design) I believe I could add some graphics and style to it. Any template that's free to use and modify (or you have a license do to so) would be nice.

What do you think?

EDIT: Is there a free test version of vBulletin forum that I can install on my local machine cos I'm not that happy about paying $180 for it just to make a template?

 

[Brandon]

EDIT: Is there a free test version of vBulletin forum that I can install on my local machine cos I'm not that happy about paying $180 for it just to make a template?

No, hence why a lot of the styles cost money and custom templates cost a few dollars. All free templates are for people who develop them on there sites.

 

[ShadowmasterX]

I liked our old forums, but I want something flashy, got no time to research anything up yet =[

 

[Corey]

We may end up staying with this one ;( Oh well!

At the end of this week I'll take a look at all the submissions in here and see if I can find a better one. There are some major changes coming to the forums and would like to do it all at once.

 

[Russ]

ooo changes! any insider info avail?

 

[kallankurup]

Personally, I don't think that's a bad idea but it is quite basic when I look at it. I mean, it's not got many colours to it, it's just white. Also, haven't we changed the theme for this web site before? The current one isn't too bad, I can live with it.

If there had to be a change, what about these?

http://www.extremepixels.com/forum/index.php?styleid=63
http://www.extremepixels.com/forum/i...hp?styleid=101


That's it for now. I'm looking at other web sites but they don't seem to load right now. I'll post later or edit this post.

why not install a few and give us an option to change the skin?